WEBB CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

Roadway deaths continue downward trend while pedestrian fatalities rise

From MoDOT:

According to preliminary data, 954 fatalities occurred on Missouri roadways in 2024. This is a decrease of 4% when compared to 2023, and a decrease of 10% compared to 2022.

Despite the continued progress, this still amounts to nearly three lives lost on Missouri roadways every day, leaving plenty of room for improvement in 2025. The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety stresses how the four simple actions of Buckle Up, Phone Down, Slow Down and Drive Sober could put a big dent in the fatality numbers.

While overall roadway fatalities were down, a record number of pedestrian fatalities occurred in 2024, with 148 pedestrians being struck and killed. This is a 16% increase from 2023 and continues a concerning trend of rising pedestrian deaths.

In contrast, motorcyclist fatalities in Missouri were down 23%, with 133 motorcyclists killed on Missouri roadways in 2024. This is the lowest number of motorcyclist deaths since Missouri repealed the all-rider helmet law in 2020. But, prior to the repeal, motorcycle deaths were typically around 120 per year.

Cell phones have proven to be one of the most persistent and consequential distractions. Distracted driving contributed to more than 100 deaths in both 2023 and 2024, and statistically, more than half of the victims are someone other than the distracted driver.

Missouri’s new Siddens-Bening Law now prohibits the use handheld electronic devices, including cell phones, by all drivers. The law has already had a positive impact and is expected to continue doing so with citations now in effect for violating the law.

Wednesday, Jan. 29

01:45 – An officer was dispatched to contact a subject via telephone, in reference to an assault that occurred at Whataburger, 714 S. Madison St.

18:18 – Officers took a report of a burglary that had occurred at 810 W. Second St.

16:36 – I was dispatched to the station in reference to a violation of a protection order near Enterprise and Progressive avenues.

Thursday, Jan. 30

20:53 – Officers were called to Walmart for property damage.

Friday, Jan. 31

21:30 – Officers initiated a traffic stop on Madison Street near Seventh Street. The vehicle failed to yield, eventually pulling behind a business at 1010 S. Madison St. The male driver then fled from the vehicle on foot. He was arrested and charged with DWI and resisting arrest, as well as other traffic violations.

23:27 – An officer conducted a traffic stop near Broadway and Tom Street. One male was arrested for driving while intoxicated.

Saturday, Feb. 1

00:45 – Officers responded to 502 S. Oakland St. for a trespass in progress. One 46-year-old male was arrested for trespassing.

21:53 – An officer conducted a traffic stop at Walmart on a vehicle with moving violations. One 31-year-old male was taken into custody for driving while intoxicated and open container.

23:38 – I was dispatched to 807 Megan Lane in reference a domestic in progress. One adult male was charged with domestic assault.

Sunday, Feb. 2

01:34 – Officers were dispatched to 1604 S. Ellis St. in reference to a department assist. A male was taken into custody for driving while suspended.

12:56 – I was dispatched to McDonald’s, 410 S. Madison St., for threats.

13:21 – I was dispatched to 631 S. Washington St., for a report of property damage.

15:21 – Officers were dispatched to 1307 W. 16th St. in reference to a disturbance in progress. One 51-year-old male was taken into custody for outstanding warrants.

16:24 – I was dispatched to Walker and Arch streets for a disturbance report.

18:52 – Officers were dispatched to 1502 S. Madison St. in reference to a past-tense theft.

Monday, Feb. 3

15:29 – An officer was dispatched to 612 S. Hall St. for a report of a past-tense assault.

16:43 – Officers were dispatched to Madison Street and MacArthur Drive for a report of threats and possible road rage. A 36-year-old male was arrested for driving while intoxicated.

Tuesday, Feb. 4

09:38 – I responded to the 800 block of W. First St. in reference to an assault. Upon arrival the suspect was taken into custody and transported to the Jasper County Juvenile Detention Center.

10:49 – I responded to the 800 block of W. First St. in reference to drug activity. Upon arrival, the reporting party believed a juvenile was being exposed to chemical substances by a parent.

13:09 – An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Par Avenue for a report of a disturbance in progress. A report was taken and a 47-year-old male was transported to freeman for a mental evaluation. A report was taken.

18:31 – An officer was dispatched to 537 S. Oronogo St. in reference to property damage.

19:40 – An officer on patrol drove upon a two-vehicle, non-injury crash at MacArthur Drive and Madison Street.

21:38 – Officers responded to 415 N. Colonial Drive for harassment. Citations for harassment were issued.

Wednesday, Feb. 5

05:22 – Officers were dispatched to 537 S. Oronogo St. regarding a burglary in progress.

07:10 – Officers were dispatched to Walmart in reference to a shoplifter. One 27-year-old female was arrested for shoplifting and unlawful possession of marijuana.

11:16 – An officer conducted a traffic stop near Wood and Walker streets for a traffic violation. One 23-year-old female was taken into custody for outstanding warrants.

11:35 – I was dispatched to the WCPD lobby in reference to a past-tense theft report, which originally occurred the day before at Walmart.

17:33 – Officer’s were dispatched to Mid-Missouri Bank, 1421 S. Madison St., in reference to a fraud in progress. One 35-year-old female was taken into custody for passing a bad check, and one 37-year-old male was taken into custody for an outstanding warrant.

Thursday, Feb. 6

09:45 – I was dispatched to 820 E. Fountain Road for a past-tense assault.

18:02 – Officers were dispatched to a non-injury crash at the roundabout.

18:09 – An officer was dispatched in reference to a motor vehicle accident at Madison Street and 13th Streets.

21:09 – Officers were dispatched to 1420 W. 14th St. in reference to a domestic in progress. One male was taken into custody for domestic assault and property damage.

23:09 – I was dispatched to 516 N. Devon St. in reference a motor vehicle accident. One adult female was taken into custody for driving while intoxicated.

Friday, Feb. 7

15:00 – An officer was dispatched to King Jack Park in reference to a found item.

17:39 – Officers were dispatched to 912 N. East St. in reference to a domestic. A 29-year-old male and a 31-year-old female were cited for domestic assault.

20:22 – Officers were dispatched to Atwoods, 220 S. East St., in reference to past-tense theft.

21:33 – Officers were dispatched to 224 S. Ball St. for harassment. A citation was issued for harassment.

22:37 – On 02/07/2025 at 2237 hours an individual came to the Webb City Police Department to report being a victim of a peace disturbance while at 309 E. Arch Street. As a result a 38-year-old male was issued citations for Peace Disturbance and Harassment.

Saturday, Feb. 8

00:53 – On 02/08/2025 at 0053 hours an officer attempted to stop a white Ford for traffic violations. As a result, a vehicle pursuit was initiated and a 15-year-old male was taken into custody and charges were submitted to the Juvenile Office.

13:28 – On 02/08/2025 at 1328 hours, I was dispatched to the area of Madison/13th for a two vehicle, non-injury, motor vehicle accident. A report was taken.

20:11 – On 02/08/2025 at 2011 hours an officer conducted a traffic stop at 7th and Zigler for failing to dim headlights. As a result the 28-year-old male driver was arrested for driving while suspended and a Pulaski County warrant.