Welcome to the Waverly Police Department, a dedicated 24-hour, full-service police agency committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the vibrant community we serve, encompassing approximately 4,250 residents. Our team of 13 devoted, full-time Police (Public Safety) Officers is committed to upholding the highest standards of law enforcement.
The Waverly Police Department conducted Saturation Patrols during this past Memorial Day Weekend. The patrols were conducted to enhance traffic safety during this period which included our high school graduation.
During the weekend which was from Friday, May 22 thru Monday May 25, Waverly Police Officers conducted 87 traffic stops and answered 69 calls for service. As a result of these field contacts, 31 Citations were issued and 14 arrests and/or misdemeanor citations were issued for:...
On May 19, Officer Joe Parnell and Sparky visisted the Waverly Elementary School’s Pre-K classes. Fire Safety was the subject of the day. The children learned what to do in case of a fire at home and how to contact the Fire Department in case of an emergency. The children learned the concept of how smoke rises and how they need to crawl from a smoke filled room. The classes also got a close-up experience as they got to explore through the Waverly Fire Department’s Engine 7. ...
Reprinted with permission from The News Democrat, April 24, 2009
Operation Pivot Point netted federal drug charges for six individuals from Humphreys and surrounding counties. Nathan Griffith, Van Johnson, Josh Henry, Amanda Judd, Sara Pate, and Tammy Huddleston all face a minimum of ten years and some up to life in federal prison if convicted. They are all charged with conspiracy to distribute over five hundred grams of methamphetamine.
The operation was a joint effort by Humphreys...
