For the month of February 2025, the Ellis Police Department responded to 95 calls for service, conducted 57 traffic stops, and issued 3 traffic citations. 1 out of the 3 citations were due to speeding. The alleged speed was 9 miles per over the limit. The other citations were issued due to either suspended driving privileges, no driver’s license, or expired registrations and insurance.
The Ellis Police Department also conducted several felony and misdemeanor investigations, resulting in 3 adult arrests.
The following adults were arrested in February by the Ellis Police Department:
On 02/04/2025, Alfred Walls was arrested on suspicion of Felony Theft. He was booked into the Ellis County Jail.
On 02/04/2025, Guadalupe Walls was arrested on suspicion of Felony Theft. She was booked into the Ellis County Jail.
On 02/08/2025, Corinne Karlin was arrested on suspicion of Domestic Battery and Criminal Restraint. She was booked into the Ellis County Jail.
All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.
The Ellis Police Department is hiring for the position of Police Officer! (entry or lateral transfer) If you have any questions or want to obtain an application, you can either email me directly at [email protected] or visit the City’s Website at www.ellis.ks.us/contact-us/ and scroll to the employment opportunities section. The City of Ellis is an equal opportunity employer that offers great benefits including KPERS and medical insurance!
In February 2025, Ellis City Council passed ordinance 1499, allowing the operation of golf carts on city streets. To read the full text of the ordinance and view an example of the inspection sheet, you can go to the web address below and scroll to the bottom of the page.
https://ellis.ks.us/city-government/
The Clerk's Office has temporary tags available until the permanent tags are in. Please call dispatch at (785) 625-1011 or our office at (785) 726-4462 to see if an officer is available to assist you. If we are busy or tied up on another call, we will get back to you as soon as possible! If you call the office and we don't answer, please leave a voicemail. If you don't receive a return call within an hour, please call dispatch.
Thank you all for your support!
-Chief Smith