Ste. Genevieve Police Department

10/31/2026

🐾🎉 HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY, K9 KENO! 🎉🐾

Please join the Ste. Genevieve Police Department in wishing our four-legged crime fighter, K9 Keno, a very Happy 2nd Birthday!

While most two-year-olds are busy playing with toys and getting into mischief, Keno is busy training, protecting our community, and keeping his handler, Officer Layne Harris, on his toes!

Keno may take his job seriously, but we’re pretty sure his birthday wish list includes plenty of treats, belly rubs, and a little extra playtime!

Thank you, Keno, for your dedication, loyalty, and service to our community. We’re proud to have you as part of our department!

🎂 Happy Birthday, Keno! We hope Officer Harris spoils you today!

💙🐾 Drop a 🦴 or 🐾 in the comments to help us celebrate Keno’s big day!

10/31/2026

Halloween is tomorrow and the Ste. Genevieve Police Department wants to remind everyone that while ghosts, goblins, and monsters may be roaming our streets, SAFETY should never be scary! 🚔🍬

As our community prepares for a night full of costumes, candy, and excitement, here are a few reminders to help keep our little trick-or-treaters safe!

🎃 Stay Together! Children should always trick-or-treat with a responsible adult or in a group. There’s safety in numbers!

🔦 Be Seen! Carry flashlights, wear glow sticks, or add reflective material to costumes. Make sure drivers can see you!

🚸 Look Both Ways! Use sidewalks and crosswalks whenever possible. Never assume a driver sees you before crossing the street.

🏠 Stick to Well-Lit Homes! Only approach homes with porch lights on, and never enter a stranger’s house.

🍬 Check That Candy! Parents, inspect your children’s treats before they start digging into their Halloween haul!

🚗 DRIVERS, SLOW DOWN! Expect excited children to be walking through neighborhoods and possibly crossing streets unexpectedly. Put the phones down, stay alert, and take your time!

👻 And remember: The scariest thing on Halloween shouldn’t be a distracted driver!

🚔 Our officers will be out keeping an eye on our neighborhoods, but keeping our community safe takes all of us working together.

From all of us at the Ste. Genevieve Police Department, we wish everyone a SPOOKTACULAR, fun-filled, and SAFE Halloween! 🎃👮‍♂️

Stay safe, Ste. Genevieve, and HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🧡🖤

10/28/2026

10/28/2026

Happy National First Responders Day! 🚓🚒🚑

Today, let’s take a moment to thank all of the incredible first responders who show up every single day to serve and protect their communities.

The long hours, missed holidays, time away from family, and sacrifices you make do not go unnoticed. We appreciate all that you do, and we are grateful for the difference you make in the lives of so many.

And to the families behind our first responders, thank you for the sacrifices you make, too.

From my first responder family to yours, thank you for all that you do. We hope you always make it home safely to the ones who love you most. 💙

Please help us spread some appreciation today by sharing this post and tagging a first responder you’d like to thank!

10/14/2026

🐾🚔 CONGRATULATIONS, OFFICER BOYD & K9 OZZY! 🚔🐾

The Ste. Genevieve Police Department would like to congratulate Officer Boyd and K9 Ozzy on successfully completing their handler training through the North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA)!

This accomplishment represents countless hours of hard work, dedication, and teamwork. The bond between a K9 and their handler is built on trust, discipline, and commitment, all of which are essential to becoming an effective K9 team.

We are proud of Officer Boyd and K9 Ozzy for their dedication to this specialized field of law enforcement and their continued commitment to serving and protecting our community.

Please join us in congratulating this team on their achievement!

Stay safe and keep up the great work!

10/13/2026

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT – PLEASE AVOID THE AREA 🚨

The Ste. Genevieve Police Department is asking motorists to avoid the intersection of Merchant Street and Main Street due to a utility pole that has been struck.

Emergency crews are responding to the scene. Motorists are urged to use alternate routes and avoid the area to allow emergency personnel to work safely.

⚠️ Please use caution and follow any directions from emergency personnel.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as crews work to address the situation.

Ste. Genevieve Police Department

10/07/2026

❤️ Red Ribbon Week is Oct. 26–30! ❤️

Today, Oct. 6, SGHS Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) students joined Ste. Genevieve City Mayor Brian Keim, Officer Roark and Officer Tellor for the signing of a proclamation declaring Oct. 26–30 as Red Ribbon Week in Ste. Genevieve County!

This year’s theme is “Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.”

Throughout the week, our students will take part in lessons, discussions and special programming focused on making healthy, positive choices. Local law enforcement will also visit area third-grade students, elementary schools, preschools and daycares for presentations and visits with our local K-9 units!

Monday: Pawsitively Drug-Free — Wear animal prints 🐆
Tuesday: Dream Big — Stay Drug Free — Wear pajamas 💤
Wednesday: Wear Red to Recognize Red Ribbon Week — Wear red! ❤️
Thursday: Team Up for Smart Choices — Wear your team’s colors 🥎
Friday: Be a Hero, Stay Drug Free — Dress as a superhero 🦸

We especially invite our entire Ste. Genevieve community to WEAR RED ❤️ on Wednesday, Oct. 28! Local businesses, organizations and community members are encouraged to join our students and staff as we come together around one goal: supporting a drug-free community.

We would also like to give a special thank you to Lhoist for volunteering to sponsor this year’s Red Ribbon Week activities, along with all of the local businesses and organizations that continue to support Red Ribbon Week in our community! ❤️

09/17/2026

A Ste. Genevieve man was arrested and charged Wednesday in connection with a bomb threat made against the Archdiocese of St. Louis the previous day.

According to the Shrewsbury Police Department, Jeremiah Robinson of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, was arrested and charged with one count of first-degree making a terrorist threat.

Following the reported threats, the Shrewsbury Police Department contacted the Ste. Genevieve Police Department for assistance in locating Robinson. Officers with the Ste. Genevieve Police Department located and apprehended Robinson, who was subsequently taken into custody in connection with the investigation.

Robinson is being held at the St. Louis County Justice Center on a $100,000 bond.

As with all criminal cases, the charges against Robinson are allegations. He is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

09/16/2026

Thank you to Frank’s K9 Bakery for bringing Keno some treats today.