Contacting the Police
Contacting the Police
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: 417-235-4241 Option 1
If you need to make a police report, have an officer or animal control respond to a non-emergency call, dial 417-235-4241 option 1 to speak to Central Dispatch. For all other inquiries dial 417-235-4241 option 2.
For all emergency calls, please dial 911. The lobby is open 24 hours a day for emergency situations. There is a phone located inside the lobby at the front window. Pick up the phone and someone will assist you.
Report a Crime
You can report a crime by contacting Monett Communications at 1901 E. Cleveland or by calling 417-235-4241, Option 2. An officer may be dispatched to assist you. To report a crime in person, come to the front desk of the police department where an officer may be dispatched to you. Take note that this may require some waiting. If you have an emergency call 911 immediately. Anonymous tips can be left on the Crime Stoppers Hotline 1-888-635-8477.
Records & Reports
Police Records Phone Number: 417-235-4241 Option 2
Police Records Phone Number: 417-235-4241 Option 2
Police Report
Incident reports can be requested from police records, 1901 E. Cleveland, or by calling 417-235-4241, Option 2, Monday through Friday 8:00 to 4:00.
Police Records Phone Number: 417-235-4241 Option 2
Vehicle Accident Reports
If you are in a non-injury accident with minimal damage, pull off the roadway and call the police department at 417-235-4241, Option 2. While you are waiting for an officer to arrive, if other drivers are involved, exchange information with them. Have your insurance card and driver's license available for the officer. If you are in an injury accident, call 911 immediately and wait for officers to arrive.
Traffic Crash reports can be requested at police records, 1901 E. Cleveland, or by calling 417-235-4241, Option 2, Monday through Friday 8:00 to 5:00. A crash report or incident report is ready three to five business days after the accident/incident has occurred. Sometimes this process may be delayed due to the seriousness of the accident/incident or if the report is still under supervisor review.
If you are involved in an accident on private property exchange information with the other subject, (telephone, insurance, address) and file a claim with your insurance company. If there is an injury or someone has left the scene call 911.
Police Records Phone Number: 417-235-4241 Option 2
Telephone Report
A telephone report of a past-tense crime where there is no evidence to collect can be made to the police department by calling 417-235-4241, Option 2, where your name and phone number will be taken. An officer will call you back, usually that same day or following Monday if it is a weekend. If your crime is an emergency or an in-progress crime, call 911.
Lost, Stolen, & Found Property
Evidence Phone Number: 417-235-4241 Option 2
Evidence Phone Number: 417-235-4241 Option 2
How do I get my property/evidence back?
Contact the Evidence Custodian at 1901 E. Cleveland or by calling 417-235-4241, Option 2, Our Evidence Custodian does not work a set schedule, so an appointment is required. Property/evidence cannot be released on weekends. Due to department policy, property and evidence can only be released by an evidence custodian.
These forms may be obtained by going to the Department of Revenue website at dor.mo.gov and searching for form number 4669.
Jail & Arrest Information
To find out if someone is in custody or their bond amounts call 417-235-4241 opt. 2
Monett Municipal Court
Address: 1901 E Cleveland, Monett
Phone Number: 417-235-4677
Court is held each Tuesday at 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays.
Unfortunately, inmates cannot accept any incoming calls and messages will not be relayed to inmates. Inmates may call collect from their cell. If your cell phone has not been set to accept collect calls they will not be able to contact you.
You can either go through a bondsman or pay the bond directly to the jail, which can be paid at the police department. The jail accepts cash only in the exact amount of the bond. If they have multiple bonds you will need the exact amount for all bonds.
Medications and must have the inmate's name on it.
Undergarments
It is the Officer’s or Deputy’s discretion to have your vehicle towed. The vehicle may have been left where you were arrested or towed to a local impound lot. It also depends on which agency arrested you.
You can contact:
Monett Police Department: 417-235-4241
Lawrence County Sheriffs: 417-235-4241
Barry County Sheriffs: 417-847-4911
Missouri State Highway Patrol: 417-895-6868
Vehicle Impounds-
Certified Towing- 1301 E Wellington Ave, Monett, MO 65708 PH: 417-354-0950
Thomas Towing- 101 Dairy St, Monett, MO 65708 PH: 417-235-3323
If your vehicle was towed by one of our local tow companies, you will need to contact them directly in order to obtain your vehicle.
Tow fees are set by the tow company and the officers will not know how much the fees will be.
Vehicle Impounds
Vehicle Impounds-
Certified Towing- 1301 E Wellington Ave, Monett, MO 65708 PH: 417-354-0950
Thomas Towing- 101 Dairy St, Monett, MO 65708 PH: 417-235-3323
If your vehicle was towed by one of our local tow companies, you will need to contact them directly in order to obtain your vehicle.
Tow fees are set by the tow company and the officers will not know how much the fees will be.