Law Enforcement

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY DIAL 911

* For all Non Emergency issues Call Dispatch (509) 447-3151 including code enforcement issues and dog related issues.

* To request Police records or reports use the Police Records Request Form.

* If you are requesting body camera footage this form is also required in addition to the Police records request form: Request for Body-Worn Camera Video

* Collisions that occur on State Highways are the Washington State Patrol jurisdiction.  They are available at: http://www.wsp.wa.gov/driver/collision-records.htm

* To request Extra Patrol Services use the Extra Patrol Request Form

* File a code violation using the violation reporting form

* File a complaint using the Complaint form

Email requests here

Newport Police Department as of 2023

Police Chief – Wade Nelson (WNelson@newport-wa.org)

Police Officer/School Resource Officer – Todd Aannerud

Police Officer – Josh Cotteen

Police Officer – Shad Swanson

City Prosecutor – Joshua Maurer

Police Clerk – Kathryn Bowman

The City of Newport previously contracted with the Pend Oreille County Sheriff for law enforcement services from 2/01/2006 until 12/31/2017.

The City of Newport is contracted with the Pend Oreille County Sheriff for dispatch services.

Published Press Releases

Missing Person – November 23, 2020

Coffee with the Cops  – March 23 2019

2019 Crime Tips