Moscow Police Department officers handled 24 calls for service on July 16, 2026, ranging from traffic hazards and minor collisions to theft and fraud complaints across the city.
Traffic and Safety Incidents
The department fielded multiple traffic-related calls throughout the day. A hit-and-run collision occurred in the 500 block of East Morton Street overnight, with the vehicle owner discovering damage the following morning. Another hit-and-run was reported at South Jackson Street and West Third Street when a person was backed into by a pickup truck at a traffic light. A non-injury accident involving two vehicles took place in the 200 block of East Fifth Street near the Moscow Post Office.
Officers also responded to safety hazard reports, including overgrown trees blocking traffic visibility at the intersection of East Third Street and South Howard Street, and a non-functional pedestrian crossing light at West Pullman Road and Perimeter Drive on the southwest corner facing north.
A fuel spill at South Jackson Street and West Sixth Street required response from both fire and law enforcement after a truck leaked fuel into a traffic lane early in the morning.
Criminal Complaints and Welfare Concerns
A theft at Big Smoke in the 700 block of West Pullman Road involved products stolen by a fired employee, with officers taking a formal report and requesting charges. A fraud complaint centered on apartment photographs being used without authorization to advertise a different property; the incident had occurred approximately 24 hours before being reported to police.
Officers responded to a welfare check at White Avenue and Joseph Street after a disoriented male was observed in the area. A suspicious person call came in from Snap Fitness in the 200 block of East Third Street, where a male in a van with large painted letters had been observed watching someone do laundry for two to three hours.
A controlled substance problem was reported at an apartment building in the 2200 block of White Avenue, where marijuana odor had been occurring sporadically almost daily for approximately two weeks.
Other Calls
Officers responded to a VIN inspection request and closed a found property report after items were turned in at the University Car Wash in the 1300 block of West Pullman Road.
A person brought a complaint to the Moscow Police Department stating that officers were refusing to return their property. Officers provided advice and closed the matter without filing a formal report.
Animal Control responded to a call regarding a dog that had been hit by a vehicle in the 200 block of North Monroe Street. The dog was bleeding and running, and attempted to bite the reporting party. Animal Control made contact with the dog’s owner.
Multiple suspicious person calls came in from various locations throughout the day but resulted in no formal reports.
What Comes Next
Residents with information about any of these incidents are encouraged to contact Moscow Police at their non-emergency line. The department’s press logs, released regularly, provide a snapshot of law enforcement activity across the city and help keep the community informed of public safety concerns in residential and commercial areas.