Bowling Green Missouri Police Department

10/31/2026

BOWLING GREEN POLICE DEPARTMENT
HALLOWEEN S*X OFFENDER COMPLIANCE CHECKS

The Bowling Green Police Department will conduct Halloween compliance checks on October 31 between 5:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

During this operation, officers will verify that individuals residing within Bowling Green city limits who are subject to Missouri’s s*x offender Halloween restrictions comply with Section 589.426, RSMo. These requirements include:

• Avoiding all Halloween-related contact with children.

• Remaining inside their residence between 5:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., unless required to be elsewhere for just cause, including employment or medical emergencies.

• Leaving all outside residential lighting off during the evening hours after 5:00 p.m.

Violations of these requirements constitute a Class A misdemeanor.

If you have questions or concerns about these compliance checks, please contact the Bowling Green Police Department.

Thank you for your cooperation as we work to keep our community safe. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Halloween!🎃

10/29/2026

I want to clarify why the community meeting was postponed. I had a family event that conflicted with the scheduled meeting, and the department’s public information officer was also unable to attend.

There was nothing nefarious behind this scheduling decision. Any suggestion in media coverage that the postponement was an effort to avoid public concerns is inaccurate. We remain committed to open communication with the community and will announce a new meeting date on the department’s page once it is confirmed.

Residents do not need to wait for a community meeting to be heard. Any citizen with questions or concerns is welcome to call the Bowling Green Police Department or arrange a time to meet with me personally . We welcome the opportunity to listen, address concerns, and work together to serve our community.

Chief Chris Beard
Bowling Green Police Department

10/27/2026

📢 COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM MEETING CANCELED

The Bowling Green Police Department would like to inform the community that the Community Action Team (CAT) meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM has been canceled.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate everyone’s interest in getting involved and helping make our community a better place.

Please stay tuned to our page for updates regarding future meetings.

- Bowling Green Police Department

10/23/2026

🎃🚔 TRUNK OR TREAT IN THE PARK! 👻🍬

We’ve been busy getting our trunk Halloween ready, and let’s just say… things are getting a little spooky around here! 🕷️💀

The spiders have moved in, the skeletons are on patrol, and we’re ready for a fun night with our community!

Don’t forget to stop by Trunk or Treat in the Park starting at 5pm to say hello, show off your costumes, and grab some treats! 🍭

We can’t wait to see all the little ghosts, goblins, and superheroes! 🎃

No tricks, just treats! 🚔👻

10/22/2026

🎃🚔 Halloween in the Park is TOMORROW! 👻

BGPD will be joining the fun at Bowling Green City Park, and we’re looking forward to seeing all the little ghosts, goblins, superheroes, and future police officers! 🚓🍬

📅 Friday, October 23rd
⏰ Starting at 5:00 PM
📍 Bowling Green City Park

There will be candy, music, bounce houses, and plenty of Halloween fun for the whole family!

Be sure to stop by the BGPD booth, grab some candy, and say hello! We hear there may be some pretty serious candy inspections happening. 👀🍫

We can’t wait to see everyone’s costumes! Stay safe, have fun, and we’ll see you tomorrow!

🎃

10/06/2026

09/21/2026

🤹‍♂️ 113 DAYS, TWO FEET, AND A WHOLE LOT OF JUGGLING!

Officer Browne had the opportunity to meet Neriah Guerin, who is walking from Los Angeles to Times Square… while juggling the ENTIRE way!

Neriah is on Day 113 of his journey and is spending the night right here in Bowling Green!

If you see him around town, give him a wave and some encouragement. He’s got a long way to go, and we’re pretty sure his hands are full! 😂

Safe travels, Neriah! Thanks for making Bowling Green part of your journey!

06/16/2026

Alert: On Tuesday June 16, 2026 at around 0220 hours, 3 subjects were seen in the 200 blk S. High St. where a 2021 Gray Chrysler Pacifica was stolen, and severely damaged, recovered at the Pike County Fairgrounds. Prior to this incident, around 01:45 am, a vehicle in the 1000 block of W. Locust was entered and several items stolen. If you have information, or noticed these suspects walking in Bowling Green, please contact the Police Department 573-324-3200 or 573-324-6134. Please remember to remove your keys, lock the vehicle and keep valuables out of sight.

UPDATE!!!! In collaboration with the Pike County Sheriff’s office, the Juvenile Office and the help of our amazing community. All three subjects were identified and are currently being processed through the courts and juvenile justice system. Thanks go out to everyone who assisted in this matter.