EPD
ELLIS — For the month of July 2024, the Ellis Police Department responded to 203 calls for service, conducted 38 traffic stops, and issued three traffic citations. Two out of the three citations were for speeding, with the highest alleged speed being 22mph over the posted speed limit.
The Ellis Police Department also conducted several felony and misdemeanor investigations, resulting in three adult arrests.
The following adults were arrested in July by the Ellis Police Department:
On 07/12/2024, Nathan Baker was arrested on suspicion of Domestic Battery. He was booked into the Ellis County Jail.
On 07/15/2024, Daniel Blackwood was arrested on suspicion of Violation of a Protection Order. He was booked into the Ellis County Jail.
On 07/29/2024, Robert Sanetta was arrested on an order to Arrest and Detain from NW KS Community Corrections. He was booked into the Ellis County Jail.
All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.
The City of Ellis is accepting applications for a career-minded individual who wants to serve the community by protecting citizens as a full-time entry level Police Officer or a lateral transfer Police Officer in a full-service 24-hour department. You can find a job description and application online at www.ellis.ks.us under the “Contact Us” tab.
Lastly, on August 12th, 2024 at 0800; the Ellis Police Department will be conducting active shooter training at the Old High School, 407 W. 10th. Officers will be training to take appropriate action in the event of an active shooter situation. There is no need for alarm or worry. This training is being conducted with great caution and we want to reiterate there is no danger to our community members. Please contact us with any questions or concerns.
As always, we are seeking photos to be used for these monthly reports. Please email them to me at [email protected] or message them to us via our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EllisPoliceDepartment
Thank you all for your support!
-Chief Smith