Staples Police Department

04/21/2026

04/21/2026

04/18/2026

Reminder that this is today.

Lakewood Health System, in partnership with the Staples Police Department, is hosting a prescription drug take back day on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Main Entrance of Lakewood’s Main Campus (49725 Cty. 83 – Staples).

This event is open to anyone who would like to dispose of unneeded prescription medications anonymously and safely. Syringes, sharps and illicit drugs will not be accepted. Liquid products should remain sealed in their original container. The cap must be tightly sealed.

For 16 years, the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has helped Americans safely dispose of unneeded medications that are old, unwanted or expired, in an attempt to prevent drug misuse and abuse.

In partnership with local law enforcement, Take Back Day has removed more than 20.4 million pounds (10,200 tons) of medication from circulation nation-wide since its inception.

04/10/2026

Lakewood Health System, in partnership with the Staples Police Department, is hosting a prescription drug take back day on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Main Entrance of Lakewood’s Main Campus (49725 Cty. 83 – Staples).

This event is open to anyone who would like to dispose of unneeded prescription medications anonymously and safely. Syringes, sharps and illicit drugs will not be accepted. Liquid products should remain sealed in their original container. The cap must be tightly sealed.

For 16 years, the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has helped Americans safely dispose of unneeded medications that are old, unwanted or expired, in an attempt to prevent drug misuse and abuse.

In partnership with local law enforcement, Take Back Day has removed more than 20.4 million pounds (10,200 tons) of medication from circulation nation-wide since its inception.

03/29/2026

This has become an issue again. Please continue to utilize the overpass.

03/26/2026

03/19/2026

🚨 Public Announcement 🚨

On March 19, 2026, the Staples Police Department and Staples Fire Department will be conducting a training exercise at the Staples-Motley Elementary School at 7:00 PM.

There will be a significant emergency response presence in the area during this time. Please do not be alarmed—this is only a training drill.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

03/13/2026

We are aware of the railroad crossing down at the 6th Street and US Highway 10 intersection. BNSF is aware of the situation and is working on having it fixed. Please utilize the Airport Road overpass to get across the railroad tracks.

03/07/2026

01/23/2026

Power should be back up in the City of Staples.