NOW RECRUITING: Police Explorers
The Washington Police Department is currently recruiting new members for Police Explorer Post 2438 and will be hosting an Open House on February 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Washington Public Safety Building located at 301 Jefferson Street.
This event is open to area youth are interested in learning more about the Police Explorer Program and exploring a future in law enforcement and public service. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet officers, learn about the program, and ask questions. Being a resident of Washington is not a requirement and our program is open to youth who live outside the city.
About the Police Explorer Program:
The program, which is part of Scouting America through its Learning for Life section, is open to young men and women ages 14–20 and provides a realistic, behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement while helping participants develop valuable life and leadership skills.
Our program offers:
• Hands-on law enforcement training
• Leadership and character development
• Mentorship from our staff and law enforcement professionals across the St. Louis Region
• Career exploration opportunities
• Community involvement
If you know a young person who may be interested, please help spread the word. We would love to see them attend and become part of our post!
For additional information or to apply, contact Cpl. Mindy Schmelz #292 at mschmelz@washmo.gov
Night Shift Summary. Date: 01/15/2026
An overdose was reported in the 200 block of Jefferson Street.
A check the wellbeing was conducted in the 700 block of Fremont Street.
Officers assisted EMS in the 1700 block of High Street.
Officers assisted a motorist in the area of Highway 100 and East 5th Street.
We had a great turnout this evening for the First Impact Presentation. Thank you to all the parents and teens who took the time to attend and invest in safe driving habits for our young drivers.
A special thank you to Carol Hoormann and Sgt. Art Amato (Retired, Union PD) for bringing the First Impact program to our community and sharing valuable information on Missouri’s Graduated Driver License Law and safe decision-making behind the wheel.
Due to the strong interest, we will be working to schedule a second First Impact session in late spring, prior to the end of the school year, to give more families the opportunity to participate.
Thank you for helping us keep our roads and our teens safe.
#WashMO #BUPD #FirstImpact
Parents and new drivers — we’re looking forward to seeing you this evening at the First Impact Presentation, starting at 6:00 PM at the Washington Public Safety Building located at 301 Jefferson Street.
This FREE program helps families better understand Missouri’s Graduated Driver License Law and provides practical strategies for building safe driving habits, including:
• Limiting distractions
• Buckling up
• Making smart choices behind the wheel
Missed out on a seat this time? Due to the strong response, we do plan to add a second session toward the end of the school year to give more families the opportunity to participate.
Thank you for helping us keep our young drivers safe.
#WashMO #BUPD #FirstImpact
Day Shift Summary 01/14/2026
Alarm in the 2000 block of Highway A. Accidental by employee.
Non-injury private property crash in the 900 block of High Street.
Derelict vehicle was tagged in the 300 block of West Main Street.
Subject was stopped in the 900 block of International Avenue for a traffic violation. Subject was found to have outstanding warrants and was arrested.
Non-injury private property crash on Weber Heights Drive.
Two dogs running at large in the area of Clark Drive. Owner was able to get them as we arrived.
Peace disturbance in the 1700 block of East 5th Street. Subject causing the disturbance left.
Starting this week, staff will be removing irrigation lines and concrete in preparation for construction. The contractor is scheduled to begin work on Monday.
Construction is expected to be completed by June. Portions of the trail will be closed at different times throughout the project. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to enhance the Riverfront Trail for everyone’s enjoyment.
We have recently been getting some complaints about parking issues in town, and we wanted to take a moment to address them.
Sunnyside Street between Blue Jay Drive and East 9th Street posted as a no parking zone. However, city ordinance allows vehicles to temporarily stop or park for the purpose of dropping off or picking up passengers despite the signage. Parents are there for a short amount of time and leave as soon as they pick up their child. Yes, it causes congestion. However, the roadway is not blocked to the point traffic is unable to flow. Should that occur, vehicles will be made to move.
The challenge is that the campus and surrounding streets were never designed to handle the current volume of student pickup at the end of the day. If vehicles are moved off Sunnyside and back onto Blue Jay, congestion becomes worse because eastbound traffic cannot flow until the pickup line begins to clear. Moving student pick up to the back parking lot of WHS is not ideal because it adds more vehicles to an already congested area with heavy pedestrian traffic.
After consulting with WHS and First Student Transportation, we’re working with the City of Washington Traffic Committee on a solution that we hope to implement soon. In the meantime, please be patient. If you need to come to WHS to pick up your child at the end of the day, the school has suggested that you wait until 3:35 PM. By then, much of the congestion caused by students leaving campus has cleared up. Another option is to park along the walking trail on East 11th Street and have your child walk down the hill to meet you. As always, drive safely and be mindful of the increased vehicular and pedestrian traffic around our schools.
Another issue that has come up is the parking of vehicles against the flow of traffic. Within the City of Washington, and in many other communities, parking on the wrong side of the roadway is illegal. Parking this way goes against basic traffic safety principles and increases the risk of crashes.
Vehicles are required to park in the same direction as traffic so drivers can enter and exit safely and predictably. When a vehicle is parked facing oncoming traffic, the driver must pull out into active lanes against the normal flow, often with limited visibility. This creates danger and confusion for other road users. Drivers are not expecting to see the front of a parked vehicle facing them at the curb, which increases the risk of sideswipe and head on type collisions, especially in busy or low visibility conditions. Please park with the flow of traffic, not against it.
If you have any questions, please contact us at 636 390 1050.
Night Shift Summary. Date:1-13-26
Assisted DFS with a report they received.
A peace disturbance was reported in the 300 block of 5th Street.
A male subject was arrested in the area of Hwy 47 and Hwy 100 for outstanding warrants.
Arrests do not imply guilt.
Day Shift Summary. 01/13/26
A check the wellbeing in the area of Village West and Horn St. was conducted.
A parking violation was reported in the 300 block of Stafford St.
A subject was arrested on an outstanding warrant in the area of the bridge.
A harassment report was taken in the 1900 block of Rabbit Trail Dr.
A suspicious vehicle was reported in the area of 14th St. and Blue Jay.
A subject was arrested on an outstanding warrant in the area of E. 5th and International.
A subject was arrested on an outstanding warrant in the area of 14th St. and Jefferson St.
A check the wellbeing was conducted in the 2000 block of Eckelkamp Ct.
A subject was arrested in the 100 block of Kingsland Dr. for assault.
All subjects arrested are innocent until proven guilty
#besnowsavvy #SWPPP #washmo #waterwisewednesday
The library will provide all the usual supplies of paper, canvas, acrylic and watercolor paints. If there's something specific you would like to have or work with, it's always best to bring it with you.
Night Shift Summary. Date:1-12-2026
Assisted EMS on a call in the 300 block of Elm Street.
Suspicious activity in the area of Village West.
Friday's Weird Pets featured a White's Tree Frog and a Bearded Dragon. This Friday, January 16, at 4:00 pm, the Weird Pets Series continues with Hedgehogs. And yes, there will be a live Hedgehog.
Night Shift Summary. 1/11/26:
A male was arrested for unlawful use of a weapon in the 1600 block of Third Pkwy.
A male was arrested on fugitive warrants in the area of Hwy 100 and Vernaci Dr.
Officers responded to an alarm sounding in the 1500 block of High St.
ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT
Day Shift Summary 01/11/2026
Spoke with a subject from Village West Court to answer questions about a previous report.
A credit card was located in the parking lot in Washington Square. The owner of the card was contacted and they responded to pick up their card.
Suspicious person reported in the 500 block of Jefferson Street. Subject was gone upon our arrival.
A wallet was located on East 5th Street near Locust Street. Unable to contact the owner of the wallet.
Keys were located at the train depot on Front Street. Unable to locate the owner.
Day Shift Summary 01/10/26
Peace disturbance on Tiffany Lane. Person causing the disturbance left.
Dog was located running at large in the 600 block of Locust Street. It is patiently waiting for the owner to come pick him up.
Non-injury traffic crash on Highway 100 near Washington Heights Drive.
Subject was stopped for a traffic violation on Highway 100 near International Avenue. Subject was found to have outstanding warrants and was arrested.
We were honored to be able to provide an escort for the funeral procession of Washington Fire Department Support Firefighter Steven R. Tobben. We thank him for his 40 years of service to our community.
Night Shift Summary 01/09/26
A traffic complaint was reported in the area of Veterans Dr.
A traffic complaint was reported in the area of Circle Dr.
A suspicious person was reported in the 5800 block of Hwy 100.
A male was arrested for operating a vehicle without a valid driver's license in the area of Hwy 100 and Pottery Rd.
Assisted WFD with an alarm in the 200 block of W. Front St.
Suspicious activity was reported in the area of Kingsland Dr.
ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT
Day Shift Summary 01/09/26
A property damage was reported in the 400 block of E 14th Street.
