APPD Cares, Protecting Our Most Vulnerable
Happy Sunday, AP. I hope you are enjoying a delightful weekend. I am excited to announce a new program brought to you by the fine men and women of AP Public Safety Services. Working in …
Chief’s Message
Occasionally, the Chief shares important news, alerts, and information directly with you. Here’s a collection of what he’s shared.
Back to School, 2021
School is back in session! Well, not for everyone but today it is for our ISD staff. Welcome back, APISD heroes!! On Monday, August 16, 2021, our community kiddos will return to school. Here are …
Constitutional Carry (Texas version)… it’s coming…
Folks often ask me, “Are you for or against constitutional carry in Texas?” My general answer is – it really doesn’t matter what I think. What matters is, it’s coming. And, to answer the question …
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Lifesavers Recognized and Awarded
During this past Monday’s meeting of the city council, I had the honor of recognizing and awarding Sergeant Jeremy Gates and Officer John Valdez for saving the life of an elderly female while she was …
MRAP(RG31), but why?
Have you noticed? It’s here and almost completely ready to be used in the field. We only need to finish outfitting the interior. At that point, staff will begin training with the unit and preparing …
A Servant’s Heart has been Summoned Home
*** Added: 2/21/2022 – One year anniversary of Crystal’s passing. Rest in eternal bliss, sister. ### Original Post – It comes with great heartache and sadness that I announce the passing of one of our …
Winter Weather Update #8 (FINAL)
Good Thursday morning, AP. Chief Blanchard here with an update on the weather and the City’s ongoing efforts. Updates on Local Businesses: Is your business open? Let us and everyone else know on our Facebook …
Winter Weather Update #7
Good Wednesday afternoon, AP. Chief Blanchard here with an update on the weather and the City’s ongoing efforts. Updates on Local Businesses: Walmart is open. Murphy USA is open (possibly out of fuel). Valero on …
Winter Weather Update #6
Good Wednesday morning, AP. Chief Blanchard here with an update on the weather and the City’s ongoing efforts. Updates on Local Businesses: Walmart IS NOT yet open but we are told they are trying. Murphy …
Winter Weather Update #5
Good evening, AP. Chief Blanchard here with an update on the weather and the City’s ongoing efforts. UPDATES: From the office of the Emergency Manager: The local shelter at Calvary Baptist Church remains open. Call …
Police Officer Carl Kimball died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 while assigned to the West Feliciana Parish Hospital at 5266 Commerce Street in Saint Francisville.
Officer Kimball had...
Deputy Sheriff Darnell Calhoun was shot and killed while responding to a domestic violence call in the 18500 block of Hilldale Lane in Lake Elsinore.
A call-taker heard the sounds of...
Court Services Officer Curtis Worland died from injuries he received when a musk ox attacked him near Nome.
Officer Worland was using his snowmobile to scare the musk oxen away...
Chief of Police Justin McIntire was shot and killed near the intersection of Brackenridge Avenue and Morgan Street during a foot pursuit of a wanted subject.
The man was wanted for...
Corporal Ray Hamilton was shot and killed during a barricade at the 710 block of North Park Boulevard in Wright.
Deputies had responded to the apartment at about 9:00 am to...
K9 Jack was shot and killed while attempting an apprehension during a barricade in the 1800 block of West 145th Street in Gardena.
The barricade started the previous morning after a...
Deputy Sheriff Corey McElroy was killed in a vehicle crash at the interchange of I-68 and Route 36 in Frostburg, Maryland, at about 7:25 pm on December 20th, 2022.
His department...
Detective Paul Newell was killed in a motorcycle crash at 6:30 am at the intersection of Southeast Walton Boulevard and Southeast Metro Parkway while escorting vehicles delivering wreaths to veteran...
Chief of Police Joe Carey was struck and killed by a vehicle in the 200 block of Route 58 in Brodnax.
He had activated his emergency lights and was removing a...
