Kearney Missouri Police Department

10/22/2026

Come hang out with us this Saturday, October 24th, for a little coffee and tea! We’ll be making two stops, and we’d enjoy seeing you at either one!

Paisley Perk: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Kearney Nutrition: 10:00 AM – Noon

Whether you’re grabbing your morning coffee or your favorite tea, stop by, say hello, and spend a few minutes with your Kearney Police officers!

10/19/2026

Last week, we had the opportunity to meet some awesome students at the Kearney, MO School District Career Fair! We enjoyed talking with them about what we do at the Kearney Police Department, showing off some of the tools and equipment we use, and sharing a little about what a career in law enforcement looks like.

Kearney PD is still hiring and looking for quality individuals who want to serve their community!

10/16/2026

The Kearney Police Department is excited to announce the promotion of three Corporals to the rank of Sergeant!

Detective Sgt. Blake Westerfield will serve as KPD’s lead criminal investigator and continue his role as a department fi****ms instructor and drone pilot.

Sgt. Mark Taylor will serve as a patrol supervisor while also managing the department’s fleet and vehicles and serving as our lead fi****ms instructor.

Sgt. Phil Lamanna will serve as a patrol supervisor, department Public Information Officer, and our Lead Community Engagement Officer.

Each of these Sergeants brings valuable experience, dedication, and leadership to our department. We are excited to see them step into these new roles and continue serving the citizens of Kearney!

Please click on each Sergeant’s photo to learn more about them and join us in congratulating them on their well deserved promotions!

- Brian Allen
Chief of Police

10/15/2026

Vehicle Pursuit Through Kearney Ends with DWI Arrest

This afternoon, Kearney Police Officers were dispatched to reports of a dangerous driver near 92 Highway and Nation Road. The vehicle was reportedly swerving across the roadway and had already driven off the road striking a tree.

An officer located the orange Dodge Charger near 92 Highway and North Country Avenue, where the driver ran a red light and nearly struck another vehicle. The officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the driver failed to stop, leading to a pursuit.

The driver continued eastbound on 92 Highway through Kearney, swerving across the roadway while traveling at speeds of approximately 30 mph. The vehicle eventually became disabled and came to a stop in the intersection of 92 Highway and Platte Clay Way by Sonic.

With assistance from a Clay County, Missouri Sheriff Traffic Unit Deputy, the driver was safely taken into custody.

The driver, a male from Kansas City, Missouri, was suspected to be driving under the influence (DUI). He was arrested for felony DWI as a persistent offender with two (2) previous DWI convictions, resisting arrest, careless driving, and several additional traffic-related offenses.

We want to thank the community member who called in to report this dangerous driver, allowing our officers to remove another impaired driver from our community.

10/15/2026

Why yes, that is a Cherry Starburst energy tea from Kearney Nutrition. We appreciate our local K-Town businesses!

🚨 A little reminder for our first responders! 💚

Friday is your day! 🎉 Stop by Kearney Nutrition tomorrow and enjoy a special discount as our way of saying thank you for all you do! 🫶

Tag a first responder who needs a tea break! 🧋💚

10/12/2026

Congratulations to Our Newly Promoted Captains!

The Kearney Police Department is proud to congratulate Captain Charles Leach and Captain Jeff Parton on their promotions to the rank of captain.

Both of these officers have demonstrated a strong commitment to the Kearney Police Department and the citizens we serve. Their promotions reflect years of dedicated service, leadership, professional development, and a willingness to take on greater responsibility.

Please join us and the entire Kearney Police Department in congratulating Captains Charles Leach and Jeff Parton on this well-deserved achievement.

Please click on their photos to read the bio’s about each newly promoted captain!

- Brian Allen
Chief of Police

10/09/2026

Felony Warrants Lead to Fight with Kearney Officers

Yesterday afternoon, Kearney Police officers located a man with multiple outstanding felony warrants in the parking lot of a local travel center.

When officers attempted to take him into custody, the man put his vehicle in drive and attempted to flee, driving towards officers. An officer was able to grab hold of the suspect and remove him from the vehicle, at which point the suspect began fighting with officers. After resisting arrest, the suspect was safely taken into custody.

The 21-year-old male suspect from Cameron, MO had multiple outstanding full US extradition felony warrants for:

-Felony Terroristic Threats 2nd Degree
-Felony Possession of Dangerous Drugs
-Felony Resisting Arrest

He now faces additional felony charges for resisting arrest involving Kearney Police officers. He was transported to the Clay County Jail and was held on NO BOND.

10/09/2026

Come see us TOMORROW, Saturday morning 10/10 for Coffee with a Cop at MoJo's Coffeehouse from 8am-10am! Enjoy some great coffee and meet some of your KPD police officers!

10/07/2026

Welcome to Kearney PD, Officer Kimball!

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of officially welcoming Officer Jacob Kimball to the Kearney Police Department! Officer Kimball is a recent graduate of the Platte County Sheriff’s Academy, and we’re excited that he has chosen to serve the Kearney community.

Officer Kimball had the special privilege of having his badge pinned on by his father, a 34-year law enforcement veteran himself. We can’t think of a better way for him to begin his career with KPD!

Officer Kimball will hit the streets of Kearney this week, and we’re excited to have him on the team serving our community! Welcome to KPD, Officer Kimball!

10/05/2026

This is the kind of thank you that means a little extra.

After Kearney officers helped reunite a family with their missing child during Oktoberfest this weekend, they stopped by the Police Department today with a thoughtful card, drinks and snacks for our officers.

Thank you for your kind words and for allowing our officers to be there when your family needed them!