Police Station Deficiencies

Chief James Fry explains the deficiencies with the current police station related to the May 2019 bond election. Additional information about the bond election is available at https://www.ci.moscow.id.us/697/May-2019-Bond-Election

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2019 Artwalk Poster Artist - Clara Nickels

"Creation" by local artist Clara Nickels was selected to be the poster art for the 2019 Moscow Artwalk in Moscow, Idaho. We sat down with Clara to hear about her her love of pottery and the photography solution she designed to take this photo.

Cl...

Community Police Officers Make A Difference

Police officers in Moscow, Idaho are proud to share why they are dedicated to our community and its police department. Click here to learn more about working for MPD!

Our mission is focused on the concept of “community policing” with the goal to improve qu...

Don't Play Hide & Seek With First Responders

Hide and Seek is fun, but not in emergency situations!

The Moscow Volunteer Fire Department and the Moscow Police Department would like to remind our community to “Help Us, Help You” by having your address number visible on your homes and mailboxes.

We reco...

Wisescaping - The smarter way to beautify your yard!

Saving Water is pretty! See how people in Moscow, Idaho are using water-friendly landscaping (including Wisescapes and Xeriscapes) to help ease the burden on our declining water source. 

The City of Moscow offers resources for people who wish to c...

Let's Go Ride A Bike!

Moscow has a LOT of cyclists, and we want more! Riding a bike is a wonderful way to get around our City! The City is working to make it easier and safer for all types of riders. If you haven't been on a bike in a while, give it a try!

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Walkable Moscow!

Walking is fun to do!! We are trying to make it more fun!

See for yourself why some residents are choosing to ditch their cars and travel our town by foot.

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2019 State of the City Address

Mayor Bill Lambert addressed local business and community leaders on the progress made in the City of Moscow throughout 2018. This event was organized by the Moscow Chamber of Commerce. Topics included community events, strategic planning, pavement improv...

Changes to Curbside Single Stream Recycling

Has your recycling tote been marked as contaminated? We made a video with Moscow Recycling to help clear up some of the confusion!

The global recycling market is changing, and those changes have drastically affected the recycling program in Moscow, Idaho. ...

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MPD Press Log 04/17/2019

19-M03322 Noise Complaint

Incident Address: 1100 blk N POLK ST EXT

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 02:17

Cad Comments:

Excessively loud TV, been that way since maybe midnight at least.

Officers unable to locate source of the noise.

19-M03323 Traff...

MPD Press Log 04/16/2019

19-M03281 Parking Problem

Incident Address: E C ST & N VAN BUREN ST

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 07:41

Cad Comments:

Rp advising that a vehicle was marked abandoned and they just rolled it a couple

feet and it is now partially blocking the...

MPD Press Log 04/15/2019

19-M03254 Malicious Mischief

Incident Address: 500 blk S HOWARD ST

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 07:47

Cad Comments:

Says that there is spray paint in the parking lot under the building. Happened

sometime this morning. Officer took report.

19-M0...

MPD Press Log 04/14/2019

19-M03229
Controlled Substance Problem

IncidentAddress: SWEET AVE; lot 60

MOSCOW
ID 83843

Disposition:ACT

Time
Reported: 00:31

CadComments:

Officer
requested a case, report taken.

19-M03230Welfare Check

Incident
Address: 100 blk E 4TH ST

MOS...

MPD Press Log 04/13/2019

19-M03209
Animal Bites

IncidentAddress: S ADAMS ST & SPOTSWOOD ST

MOSCOW
ID 83843

Disposition:ACT

Time
Reported: 00:26

CadComments:

Officer
advised, no report.

RPadvising a friend's dog was attacked by another dog a few hours ago. Friend

didn't
w...

MPD Press Log 04/12/2019

19-M03164 Animal Noise Complaint

Incident Address: 200
blk S ASBURY ST

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 04:01

Cad Comments:

Officer responded.Warned for noise: Calderon, Bryana. No report.

ongoing - every morning
at 4am neighbors dog starts ba...

MPD Press Log 04/11/2019

19-M03131
Suspicious Person/Circumstance

IncidentAddress: 800 blk N EISENHOWER ST

MOSCOW
ID 83843

Disposition:ACT

Time
Reported: 04:04

CadComments:

RP
reporting suspicious circumstances. Officers responded and contacted

owner/resident.No Report.

19-M0...

MPD Press Log 04/10/2019

19-M03090 Animal Noise Complaint

Incident Address: 1600 blk E F ST

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 00:17

Cad Comments:

Officer responded, warned owner for animal noise.

RP reporting howling dogs.

19-M03093 Stray Animals

Incident Address: 300 blk PA...

MPD Press Log 04/09/2019

19-M03051     Simple BatteryIncident Address : 700 BLK S MAIN ST; Gritman HospitalMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition : ACTTime Reported: 05:13    Cad Comments:Reporting subject assaulted two staff members. No longer physical wi...

MPD Press Log 04/08/2019

19-M03021 Disorderly Conduct

Incident Address: E PALOUSE RIVER DR; ABSC

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 01:34

Cad Comments:

Officers responded. No report.

Customer whose car was impounded is being disorderly, refusing to leave, verbal

Only.

19-M030...

MPD Press Log 04/07/2019

19-M02997 Noise Complaint

Incident Address: 300 blk S MAIN ST

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 01:45

Cad Comments:

Officers responded, no report.

Party noise, also being crazy in the hallway for at least 1 hour. RP states he

has an app on his phone...

MPD Press Log 04/06/2019

19-M02968 Noise Complaint

Incident Address: ELM ST; BETA THETA PI

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 00:20

Cad Comments:

Officers responded, no report.

A large party. Unk which fraternity all the noise is coming from.

19-M02969 Suspicious Person/Circ...

MPD Press Log 04/05/2019

19-M02939 Domestic Dispute

Incident Address: DEAKIN AVE; Bruce Pittman Center

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 00:07

Cad Comments:

Male and female; look to be in a domestic - female trying to pull away.

Officers responded.

19-M02941 Welfare Check

In...

MPD Press Log 04/04/2019

19-M02883 Intoxicated Person

Incident Address: 500 blk S MAIN ST

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 00:55

Cad Comments:

RP was walking downtown and there are a few "drunk
people" outside of the book

people. Two women and one male ; one fe...

MPD Press Log 04/03/2019

19-M02852     Suspicious Person/CircumstanceIncident Address : 1400 BLK HAWTHORNE DRMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition : CLOTime Reported: 01:57  Cad Comments:Officer responded. No report.

19-M02853     Traffic Violatio...

MPD Press Log 04/02/2019

19-M02812 Theft of Automobile

Incident Address: S MAIN ST; Identity; Bldg A

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 00:32

Cad Comments:

Officed advised, vehicle had been towed. No report.

19-M02813     Wanted PersonIncident Address : 70...

MPD Press Log 04/01/2019

19-M02780     Suspicious Person/CircumstanceIncident Address : 1000 BLK S MAIN STMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition : CLOTime Reported: 00:32    Cad Comments:Officers responded. No report.

19-M02781     Suspici...

MPD Press Log 03/31/2019

19-M02759     Suspicious Person/CircumstanceIncident Address : 600 BLK ELM ST; DELTA DELTA DELTAMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition : CLOTime Reported: 00:53    Cad Comments:Officers responded, no report.

19-M02760   &am...

MPD Press Log 03/30/2019

19-M02728     Domestic DisputeIncident Address : 1100 BLK E 3RD STMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition : CLOTime Reported: 01:05    Cad Comments:Officers responded. No report.

19-M02729     Traffic Accident, Unkn...

MPD Press Log 03/29/2019

19-M02679     Noise Complaint

Incident Address
: 1100 Block QUEEN RD

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition : WRN

Time Reported:02:47      

Cad Comments:

Officers
responded. One contacted and warned. No re...

MPD Press Log 03/28/2019

19-M02622     Malicious MischiefIncident Address : 1400 BLK E D STMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition : ACTTime Reported: 01:45      Cad Comments:Rp noticed flat driver's side tire, saw a whole on the tire.  Rp...

MPD Press Log 03/27/2019

19-M02584     Suspicious Person/CircumstanceIncident Address : VICTORIA DR & LENTER STMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition : CLOTime Reported: 06:22Cad Comments:Suspicious subject walked by RP earlier and now he's carrying 2 TVor computer moni...

MPD Press Log 03/26/19

19-M02550 Domestic Dispute

Incident Address : 1400 BLK HAWTHORNE DR

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition : CLO

Time Reported: 05:25

Cad Comments:

Neighbors keep slamming the doors. Officers responded. Verbal only. No report.

19-M02551     Code Violation...

MPD Press Log 03/25/2019

19-M02515 Welfare Check

Incident Address: 800 blk HIRSCHI RD

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 06:04

Cad Comments:

RP with MFD just came across a female who asked for a ride. RP gave her a ride

home and dropped her off at this address. Officers res...

MPD Press Log 03/24/2019

19-M02481 Domestic Dispute

Incident Address: 500 blk S ASBURY ST

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 03:29

Cad Comments:

Officers responded. Fire and EMS was canceled. Arrested: SALINAS, JACOB MATHIEU

DOB/08-20-1998. Report...

MPD Press Log 03/23/2019

19-M02447 Animal Noise Complaint

Incident Address: 1800 blk CONESTOGA ST

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 01:39

Cad Comments:

Officer responded, no report.

Dog been outside barking for the last 15 minutes. Sounds like it's a big dog.

19-M02448 Traf...

MPD Press Log 03/22/2019

19-M02399 Structure Fire

Incident Address: 1400 blk NORTHWOOD DR

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition:

Time Reported: 00:01

Cad Comments:

Rp sees smoke in apartment. MFD responded and found burned food on a cook top.

19-M02400 Warrant Arrest

Incident Address: N MAIN ST; Z...

MPD Press Log 03/21/2019

19-M02361 Citizen Dispute

Incident Address: N Main St & E 3rd St

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 00:05

Cad Comments:

Officer called out with a possible fight in progress. Four subjects contacted.

No Report.

19-M02362 Noise Complaint

Incident Ad...

MPD Press Log 03/20/2019

19-M02319  Stray AnimalsIncident Address : WARBONNET DR & W PULLMAN RDMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition : CLOTime Reported: 01:21  Cad Comments:RP reporting a stray dog. Officer attempted unsuccessfully to catch dog. 19-M02320 &...

MPD Press Log 03/19/2019

19-M02288  Animal Problem/ComplaintIncident Address : E D ST; Mcdonald ElementaryMOSCOW ID 83843Disposition : CLOTime Reported: 07:15  Cad Comments:Rp saw the moose running full speed down D st and last saw it near the parkinglot of the ...

MPD Press Log 03/18/2019

19-M02251 Intoxicated Person

Incident Address: S MAIN ST & E 5TH ST

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 03:14

Cad Comments:

Officer requested case. EMS transported patient to Gritman.

19-M02252 Civil Calls

Incident Address: 400 blk N VAN BUREN ST

M...

MPD Press Log 04/08/2018

18-M03032 False Identification

Incident Address: N MAIN ST; Corner Club

MOSCOW ID 83843

Disposition: ACT

Time Reported: 01:53

Cad Comments:

Officer requested a case. Arrested male for obstructing.

Report taken.

18-M03033 Controlled Substance Problem

Incident Addre...

Vote for the 2019 Moscow Farmers Market Poster

Cast your vote for the 2019 Moscow Farmers Market Poster! 

From the thirteen submissions received, the Farmers Market Commission selected four entries as finalists. Help choose the next Moscow Farmers Market Poster by voting for your favorite fina...

Moscow Arbor Day Celebration Set for Friday, April 26

Please join the City of Moscow, the Moscow Tree Commission, and Gritman Medical Center for the Arbor Day ceremony highlighting the benefits of trees on health. The event begins at 11:00 a.m. at The Pearl Bistro, located at 803 South Main Street on the sec...

City of Moscow Bond Measure Open House

On May 21, 2019, citizens of Moscow will be asked to vote on a bond measure for the City of Moscow. The election is being held to ask citizens to approve or deny the City’s taking on debt to fund a new police station facility and to re-purpose t...

City of Moscow – Update on A Street Construction Project, Phase II (from Peterson St. to Cherry St.)

The City of Moscow has been working with the Idaho Transportation Department Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) on Moscow’s ‘A’ Street reconstruction project for many years with a scheduled project start date ...

Moscow Farmers Market - Youth Community Service Opportunity

The Moscow Farmers Market is piloting a youth community service opportunity for the 2019 season. The new Bell Brigade program will provide an opportunity for local youth groups, clubs, and organizations ringing the opening and closing market bells. Groups...

City of Moscow Fire Department Announces 2019 Burning Season

The City of Moscow Fire Department Officials have announced the 2019 spring burning season to be April 5 through April 28. A spring burning season was adopted by the City Council in order to preserve air quality and good health of citizens, while meeting ...

City of Moscow Reminder to Dog Owners

The Moscow Police Department would like to remind dog owners that there is a city ordinance requiring that dogs be on a leash while inside the city limits. Any person found in violation of this ordinance can be issued a citation which is an infraction.

Tit...

2019 Call for Public Art Intermodal Transit Center Sculpture Garden

The City of Moscow invites artists to submit three-dimensional artworks for the Intermodal Transit Center Sculpture Garden. Each selected artist will receive an honorarium of $200 for the loan of the artwork, which will remain on display May 7, 2019 to Ma...

Announcing the Moscow Artwalk 2019 Poster Artist

The City of Moscow and the Moscow Arts Commission are pleased to announce the poster artist for Moscow Artwalk 2019, Clara Nickels. Nickels’ photograph entitled Creation was chosen from a group of more than 50 artworks submitted by artists in th...

City of Moscow Bond Election - May 21, 2019

On February 19, 2019 the Moscow City Council passed an ordinance seeking voter approval of a general obligation bond to fund the construction of a new Police services facility, remodel the current Police station on Fourth Street,  and the Paul Ma...

Third Street Gallery Exhibition and Reception: “Photojournalism on the Palouse”

Join us for the Third Street Gallery’s exhibition titled: “Photojournalism on the Palouse” March 18 – May 24, 2019.

The reception for this exhibition will be held Thursday, April 4, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and wi...

Moscow Artwalk 2019 Host Location / Artist Registration Form Available

The City of Moscow and the Moscow Arts Commission are pleased to announce that the Moscow Artwalk 2019 host location / artist registration form is now available! Moscow Artwalk 2019 will take place on Friday, June 21, 2019.

Forms may be picked up at the Ar...

Palouse Plein Air - Save the Date

Calling all painters! Save the date for the tenth annual Palouse Plein Air.

What is Plein Air?

French for “in the open air” used to describe the act of painting outdoors. Plein air competitions are all about painting outdoors in a specif...

Heat Safely

• Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater.
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Citizen Sidewalk Maintenance

Moscow City Code — Title  5 Public Ways and Property: Sec. 9-3 Owner to Remove — It  shall be the duty of every owner of any land, building, or lot within the City to remove snow and/or ice from adjacent sidewalks to ...

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