The Washington City Parks & Rec Easter Egg Hunt is happening Saturday, March 28th at 9 AM sharp at the Washington Fairgrounds—don’t be late, the eggs go fast! ⏰
Kids will be divided by age groups, so everyone gets a fair shot at finding those hidden treasures. With thousands of eggs scattered around and a special visit from the Easter Bunny, it’s going to be a morning full of smiles, surprises, and springtime magic! 🌼✨
Grab your basket and get ready to hunt—there are plenty of egg-citing surprises waiting just for you! 💐🐇
#EasterFun #EggHunt #SpringEvents #FamilyFun #WashMoParks
Day Shift Summary. Date: 03/26/2026
Suspicious activity was reported on Camp Street at the intersection of East Rose Lane.
A suspicious vehicle was checked on the parking lot at the riverfront.
An animal was checked on in the area of Washington Square.
Questions in reference to a civil issue were answered.
Assisted another agency on Oxford Drive.
Vehicle crash on Highway 100 at the intersection of Jefferson Street.
Mark your calendars for the 2026 Missouri Book Festival on April 18, 2026 @ Washington Public Library. The festival runs from 9am - 2pm. This is a family-friendly festival with activities for all ages. The main tent will be a celebration of regional cooking, featuring local chefs/cooks such as Trenton Garvey and Sarah Kraffty. See you at the library!
See the programs: https://www.washmolib.org/o/wpl/page/festival-programs
Add MOBookFest to your calendar: https://www.washmolib.org/o/wpl/events?id=51292608
🚨 Mock Crash Exercise & Road Closure Reminder 🚨
Local first responders, along with an ARCH medical helicopter, will be conducting a simulated traffic crash exercise this evening on Vossbrink Drive. Please do not be alarmed by the increased emergency presence in the area.
Road Closure Details:
• Vossbrink Drive will be closed between Maurice Unnerstall Drive and Bluff Road from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
• Businesses and factories in the area have been notified, there will be little to no impact on their operations.
About the Exercise:
• The exercise will take place from 6:00 PM to approximately 6:45 PM., and will be filmed to produce an educational safety video for students at Washington High School and St. Francis Borgia High School. The video will be presented in April or May to reinforce the importance of safe driving decisions. Once the film has been shown to students, the possibility of a public release will be evaluated. Any release will depend on final formatting and platform guidelines.
• This exercise also serves as a training opportunity for participating first responders.
Important Notice:
• This is not a public event, and there will be no designated viewing areas.
Once the roadway is closed at 5:00 PM, the scene becomes a controlled environment to ensure participant safety. Limiting access also helps maintain realism based on location and time of day.
Contact Information:
• SRO Greg Garrett – Washington Police Department / School District of Washington
ggarrett@washmo.gov
• Capt. Justin Frankenberg – Washington Volunteer Fire Department / City of Washington Emergency Management
jjfrankenberg@washmo.gov
• Paramedic Gina Luko – Washington Area Ambulance District
gina.luko@waadems.org
Thank you for your cooperation and patience as we work to keep our students and community safe.
#WashMO #BUPD #ArriveAlive #RealLifeLessons #MockDrill
Avoid open burning, properly dispose of smoking materials, and secure trailer chains to prevent sparks. Even small actions can help prevent a dangerous situation.
Let’s all do our part to keep our community safe. 🚒
Day Shift Summary. 3/25/26:
Assisted EMS with a sick case in the area of Jade Ln.
A male was issued a trespass warning in the 900 block of E. 5th St.
A lost property report was completed in the 900 block of E. 5th St.
A leaving the scene motor vehicle crash occurred in the 800 block of E. 5th St.
An informational report was completed in the 200 block of W. 5th St.
Suspicious activity was reported in the 800 block of W. 7th St.
Fraud was reported in the 200 block of Elm St.
#SWPPP #washmo #waterwisewednesday
#EarthDay
🚨 Mock Crash Training & Road Closure 🚨
Heads up, WashMO! On March 26th between 5:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M., your local first responders and an ARCH medical helicopter will be participating in a mock crash on Vossbrink Drive.
To ensure scene safety, Vossbrink Drive will be closed from Maurice Unnerstall Drive to Bluff Road starting at 5:00 PM. While we set-up and hold a safety briefing. The scenario will start at 6:00 PM and we anticipate it ending by 6:30-6:45 PM. By 7:00 PM, Vossbrink Drive should be re-opened. Local businesses have been notified, and operations will not be impacted.
This year, we are taking a new approach to educate our local high schoolers about the dangers of speeding and distracted driving. Rather than an in-person assembly, we are filming this realistic scenario to produce an impactful 30-minute educational video. Featuring students from Washington High School and St. Francis Borgia High School, this video aims to help students evaluate their driving habits and understand the far-reaching consequences of their actions behind the wheel.
Making this event a success takes a village. A huge thank you to:
• City of Washington Communications
• City of Washington Street Department
• Washington High School
• St. Francis Borgia High School
• Four Rivers Career Center
• Mercy Hospital
• Wolfe Family of Funeral Homes
• Patriot Towing
• Washington Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary
We are also partnering with the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) and the Washington Area Ambulance District (WAAD) to raise seatbelt awareness:
• MSHP will bring their "seatbelt convincer" to the Washington High School, Washington Middle School, Four Rivers Career Center, and St. Francis Borgia High School between now and the end of the school year.
• WAAD will conduct student compliance checks at the Washington High School, Four Rivers Career Center, and St. Francis Borgia High School to see what percentage of students aren’t buckling up and work towards increasing the usage rates from last year.
Additionally, the Washington Police Department is working on hosting another First Impact Presentation for parents/guardians of soon-to-be drivers or new drivers in late spring or early summer.
Contact Information:
• SRO Greg Garrett - WPD/School District of Washington ggarrett@washmo.gov
• Capt. Justin Frankenberg - WVFD/City of Washington Emergency Management jjfrankenberg@washmo.gov
• Paramedic Gina Luko - WAAD gina.luko@waadems.org
#WashMO #BUPD #CommunitySafety #ProtectingTeens
Night Shift Summary. 03/23/26
Officers responded to the area of 5th and Lafayette for a report of a possible intoxicated driver.
Officers responded to the 1100 block of E. 8th St. for a subject who had questions about custody and a protection order.
Officers responded to the 1200 block of W. 7th St. for a report of a juvenile subject who was having a psychiatric episode.
Officers responded to the area of Johnson and Mclean for a report of a suspicious vehicle /person.
Day Shift Summary. Date: 03-23-2026
Homeless activity in the area of the Farmers Market.
Property damage in the area of Washington Heights and Highway 100.
Other miscellaneous calls.
⚠️ Notice: Rennick Riverfront Park Bathrooms ⚠️
The bathrooms at Rennick Riverfront Park are temporarily closed through Wednesday due to a waterline relocation project. 🚰
We appreciate your understanding as we complete this necessary work to better serve our residents and visitors.
Thank you for your patience! 🌳
Krog Memorial Park is currently closed for renovations as we work to improve the space for everyone to enjoy. 🌿
We’re aiming to reopen by the weekend, weather permitting. Thank you for your patience while we make these upgrades!
Stay tuned for updates and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! 🌞
Night Shift Summary 03/22/2026
Subject in the 700 block of Fremont Street was in a mental crisis. We assisted them in getting medical attention.
Assisted MSHP in the 100 block of Hancock Street with a subject that was arrested for driving while intoxicated.
Alarm in the 1800 block of Highway A. Building was checked and everything was fine.
Day Shift Summary. 03/22/26:
A check the well-being was conducted in the 1900 block of Rabbit Trail Dr.
Found property was located in the area of Hillcrest Pl. and returned to the owner.
Lost property was reported in the 300 block of W. Front St.
A peace disturbance was reported in the 500 block of E. 6th St.
A peace disturbance was reported in the area of Southwinds.
A check the well-being was conducted in the area of Phoenix Center Dr.
Day Shift Summary. 03/21/26:
Found property was turned in at Police HQ and later returned to the owner.
A male was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the area of Phoenix Center Dr.
Attempt to locate a runaway juvenile in the area of Mike Alan Dr.
A private property crash occurred in the 1800 block of Hwy A.
Officers responded to an alarm sounding in the area of Chamber Dr.
ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT
Day Shift Summary. 3/20/26:
Officers responded to an alarm sounding in the 200 block of E. 8th St.
Officers responded to an alarm sounding in the 2100 block of Hwy A.
A suspicious person was reported in the area of E. 8th St. and Washington Ave.
Officers responded to an alarm sounding in the 900 block of E. 5th St.
A check the well-being was conducted in the 700 block of Fremont St.
An informational report was completed in the 700 block of Shammrock Pl.
A peace disturbance was reported in the 1400 block of E. 6th St.
Found property was turned in at Police HQ and returned to the owner.
A peace disturbance was reported in the area of Hwy 47 and 14th St.
Fraud was reported at Police HQ.
Stealing was reported in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr.
A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy 47 and Hwy 100.
Found property was located in the area of Veterans Dr. and later returned to the owner.
Night Shift Summary 03/21/26
Stealing reported on A. Roy Drive. Suspect has been identified.
Peace disturbance in the 2000 block of East 9th Street. Subjects causing the disturbance left.
Lost child at Lion's Lake. Child was located and returned to their parent.
Subject was stopped for a traffic violation on Highway 47 near East 6th Street. Subject was found to be intoxicated and was arrested.
Open door in the 800 block of West 5th Street. Building was checked and door was secured.
Peace disturbance in the 400 block of Elm Street. Subjects agreed to keep the noise down.
Night Shift Summary 03/20/26
Questions about a phishing scam answered in the 300 block of Washington Heights.
Non-injury leaving the scene crash on Highway 100 at Highway 47.
Assisted a motorist in the area of Highway 47 and Steutermann Road.
Minor injury motorcycle crash on West 8th Street at Jefferson Street.
Alarm on Town and Country Drive. Accidental by employee.
Property damage reported on Kelly Court.
Due to dry conditions, fire danger is elevated in our area today. Please use extra caution with any outdoor activities that could spark a fire.
Avoid open burning, properly dispose of smoking materials, and secure trailer chains to prevent sparks. Even small actions can help prevent a dangerous situation.
Let’s all do our part to keep our community safe. 🚒
Night Shift Summary 03/20/2026
Non-injury traffic crash on Highway 47 at East 5th Street.
Assisted a motorist in the area of East 3rd Street and Macarthur Street.
Kept the peace in the 600 block of Roosevelt Street as a subject moved items out of the residence.
Questions about a possible scam in the 700 block of Freemont Street. The subject did the right thing and called because it seemed suspicious.
Assault reported in Washington Crossing. Suspect has been identified.
