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11/01/2026

Congratulations to the following sworn personnel who will reach service anniversaries this month.

10/29/2026

🚔 YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE!

Looking for a career where you can make a difference? The Owensboro Police Department is looking for the next generation of officers to serve our community!

💙 Be part of something bigger.
💪 Make a difference.
👮 Join the OPD family.

We're preparing for Class 6 of the OPD Basic Training Academy, and we want YOU on our team!

📢 Take the first step toward a rewarding career. Apply today and start your journey with OPD!

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10/26/2026

🚔 More than just driving.

Emergency Vehicle Operations is an important part of the OPD Basic Training Academy, where recruits develop the vehicle control, focus, and decision-making skills needed to operate emergency vehicles safely and responsibly.

Through hands-on instruction and practical training, our recruits are preparing for the challenges they may face on the road.

Training today. Preparing for tomorrow.

"Join Our Team" at owensboropolice.org

10/23/2026

10/22/2026

Case # 2026-40487 - The Owensboro Police Department is investigating a theft involving the subjects in the photos. If you have any information about these persons of interest, please call Detective White at 270-687-8885 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 270-687-8484 or via their page.

10/15/2026

The following Telecommunicators and Professional Staff members will reach service anniversaries this month.

10/08/2026

*****UPDATE*****
Roadways are now open to regular traffic.

🚨🚨🚨Due to a fire at the Owensboro Grain, E 2nd St is closed to traffic at Hamilton St, and Breckenridge St north of E 3rd St is also closed. We ask motorists to use alternate routes and avoid the area while OFD extinguishes the fire.

We will provide updates when the scene is cleared and regular traffic can resume.

10/06/2026

Case # 2026-37442 - The Owensboro Police Department is investigating a theft involving the subject in the photos. If you have any information about this person of interest, please call Detective Saffran at 270-687-8880 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 270-687-8484 or via their page.

10/06/2026

Missing Juvenile – OPD is asking the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Tramaine Dunn. Tramaine has been missing from Owensboro since October 1, 2026, and was last seen in the 1300 block W. 3rd Street. Tramaine is 5’10”, 150 lbs., and has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing black shirt and cream colored shorts. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Tramaine, please call OPD at 270-687-8888, or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 270-687-8484.

10/06/2026

Great weather: ✔️
Freshly stocked pond: ✔️
Fishing poles and bait ✔️
Officers ready to go fishing with the community: ✔️

Sounds like a pretty good night for Cops and Bobbers! All that's missing is you!

We’ll see you tonight at Jack C. Fisher Park starting at 5:00 p.m. Bring the kids, bring the family, and come join us for an evening of fishing and fun! 🎣👮‍♂️

Address

222 E 9th Street
Owensboro, KY
42303

Telephone

+12706878888

Website

http://owensboropolice.org/

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