Day Shift 2/17/2026
A vehicle collision was reported in the area of East 5th and International
A property damage was reported in the 300 block of Elm Street
A stealing was reported in the 2100 block of Hwy A
A subject was arrested on warrants in the 800 block of East 8th Street
A subject was arrested on warrants in the 300 block of Jefferson
A crisis intervention was completed in the area of Elbert Drive
A domestic assault was reported in the 1600 block of E 5th Street
A larceny was reported in the 1900 block of E 5th Street
Day Shift 2/16/2026
A domestic disturbance was reported in the 100 block of Johnson Street
A citation was issued to the owner of an animal at large in the 600 block of Locust Street
Check the well being on a subject in the 1700 block of E 5th Street
Check the well being of a subject in the 400 block of MacArthur
🏃♂️ Washington Police Explorer Post 2438 5K — May 16th, 2026 🏃♀️
Our Explorer Post is gearing up for their annual 5K and needs your help to reach their goal of 75 participants. Only 5 runners are registered so far, there’s plenty of room to join!
💲Entry is currently $40 (price increases after April 26th)
👕 Registration includes a T-shirt and finisher medal
🏅 Awards for Top 3 Male & Top 3 Female finishers. Our post will consider adding age-group awards If we get enough participants.
⏱️ Professionally timed by Affordable Race Timing
T-Shirt Design Competition: Students from area schools are invited to submit designs! Entries due April 4th and designs must be family-friendly, positive, community-focused, and respectful to law enforcement.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available: Businesses and organizations are invited to sponsor the run, please reach out for more information.
Funds raised help send our Explorers and advisors to the St. Louis Area Law Enforcement Exploring Association’s Explorer Academy (July 12–18) at Missouri Baptist University. This immersive academy provides hands-on training, classroom instruction, and real-world scenarios that build leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while giving teens valuable insight into law enforcement careers. With up to 10 new Explorers potentially joining after our recent open house, this fundraiser helps ensure every participant who wants to attend has the opportunity.
👉 Register: https://runsignup.com/Race/MO/Washington/WashingtonPoliceExplorers5kRun
💙 Donate: https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/MO/Washington/WashingtonPoliceExplorers5kRun
For more information, contact Cpl. Mindy Schmelz #292 at mschmelz@washmo.gov
Come out, run, and support the next generation of public safety professionals!
Night Shift Summary 02/16/2026
Assisted EMS in the 900 block of East 5th Street.
Suspicious vehicle in the 300 block of High Street. Vehicle was gone upon our arrival.
Assisted MSHP with a subject they had in custody.
Peace disturbance in the 700 block of Locust Street. Subject that was causing the disturbance was told to keep the noise down.
Checked on a subject in the 100 block of Stafford Street because a family member could not reach them. We did contact the subject and they were fine.
Day Shift Summary 02/15/26
A female was causing a disturbance in the area of Lewis & Clark Drive. She was issued a trespass warning for a business in that area.
Homeless activity at the library.
A suspicious person was reported in the area of Washington Crossing. He moved along.
Day Shift Summary 02/14/26
A female was arrested in the 5000 block of Highway 100 for outstanding warrants.
Responded to an alarm in the 1300 block of High Street. Everything was fine.
A private property crash occurred in the area of Washington Crossing. Information exchanged.
Arrests do not imply guilt.
We’re proud to serve this community every day of the year — holidays included. Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Valentine’s Day.
Night Shift Summary 02/13/26
A suspicious person was reported in the area of 14th St. and Blue Jay Dr.
A report was taken for counterfeit money in the area of 5th St. and Burnside.
A property damage report was taken on Tiffany Lane.
A subject was arrested during a traffic stop for driving while suspended and a warrant for their arrest this occurred in the area of 6th St. and Hwy 47.
A report was taken during a traffic stop for someone operating a motor vehicle without a valid license this occurred in the area of 8th St. and Hwy 47.
A subject came to the police department with questions about harassment..
A subject was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without a valid license in the area of Hwy 47 and 14th St.
A peace disturbance was reported in the area of 8th and Locust.
A subject was arrested during a traffic stop in the area of 5th and Cedar for driving a motor vehicle while revoked and other traffic related charges.
All subjects arrested are innocent until proven guilty.
Day Shift Summary 02/13/26
Checked on a subject in the 600 block of West 5th Street. Subject was fine.
A male and female subject were arrested in the area of Locust Street.
Traffic crash on Highway 100.
Homeless activity in the area of Lafayette, subject walked into a business and was asked to leave. He walked into the basement and was vulgar with staff instead of leaving. Subject was issued a trespass warning for the business.
A male subject was arrested in the 100 block of Main Street. Subject was intoxicated as well.
Arrests do not imply guilt.
Night Shift Summary. 2/12/26:
Peace disturbance reported in the 700 block of Locust St.
Check the well being conducted in the 2500 block of Andrea Crest Dr.
Peace disturbance reported in the area of Southwinds Dr.
Day Shift Summary 02/12/2026
Non-injury traffic crash on Highway 100 at A. Roy Drive.
Subject was causing a disturbance in the 200 block of Elm Street. Subject was located and issued a trespass warning for the business.
Assisted a motorist in the area of Highway 100 and Highway 47.
Non-injury traffic crash in the 200 block of Westlink Drive.
Non-injury private property crash on West Pride Drive.
Report of a subject acting erratic at the riverfront. Subject was contacted and was agitated due to an argument they had on the phone. They were advised to behave appropriately when in public.
Subject was stopped and arrested for 40 MPH over the posted speed limit on Westlink Drive.
Report of two subjects arguing on Southwinds Circle. Subjects were contacted and advised to separate.
Day Shift Summary 02/11/2026
Non-injury traffic crash in the 300 block of West Front Street.
Non-injury traffic crash on Jefferson Street at 5th Street.
Alarm on Chamber Drive. Accidental.
Peace disturbance on Recreation Drive. Subject causing the disturbance left.
Non-injury traffic crash on Phoenix Center Drive at Vernaci Drive.
Peace disturbance in the 700 block of Locust Street. Subject causing the disturbance left.
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.
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Night Shift Summary. 02/10/26 Night Shift
A subject was arrested in the 400 block of E. 5th St. for domestic assault.
A subject found a dog running loose in the area of 6th and Hooker and brought the dog to the police department. The owner was located and the dog was returned.
A peace disturbance was reported in the 800 block of of Rainbow.
Assisted the highway patrol in the 300 block of Jefferson.
All subjects arrested are innocent until proven guilty.
Day Shift Summary. 02/09/26
Officers responded to the area of Hwy 100 and Hwy A for a report of a motor vehicle accident.
A subject contacted the police department with questions concerning harassment.
A subject was arrested in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr. for driving while intoxicated.
Contact was made with a suspicious subject in the area of Front St. and Oak St. that person was moved along.
All subjects arrested are innocent until proven guilty.
Slowing rainwater down helps with reducing flash flooding and improves water quality. Consider ways to slow water runoff from roof drains like disconnecting downspouts in the yard further from the streets, planting more trees and native plants, and using rain barrels to collect rainwater for use later.
#SWPPP #embracenative #washmo #waterwisewednesday
City Hall, Library, Recycling Center & Landfill will be closed Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents' Day.
🚛 Curbside service will NOT be affected.
Night Shift Summary 02/07/26
Peace disturbance reported in the area of Elbert Dr.
Assisted EMS with a sick case in the 2700 block of Rabbit Trail Dr.
Peace disturbance reported in the 5800 block of Hwy 100.
Assisted FCSD in the area of Norwood Ct.
Check the well being conducted in the area of Washington Crossing.
Day Shift Summary 02/07/26
Peace disturbance in the 200 block of West 4th Street. Subjects causing the disturbance left.
Suspicious person reported on Recreation Drive. Subject was contacted and found to have outstanding warrants. Subject was arrested.
Alarm in the 2000 block of Rabbit Trail Drive. Accidental.
Assisted a motorist on Highway 100 at Highway 47.
Subject reported a stealing in the 100 block of Washington Heights.
Subject reported their credit card had been fraudulently used on A. Roy Drive.
Concerned family member reported that a subject was having a mental health crisis. Subject was contacted and was voluntarily taken for evaluation.
Day Shift Summary 02/06/26
Non-injury traffic crash on Highway 100 near Brookview Drive.
Intoxicated subject was located in the 200 block of East 5th Street. Subject was found to have outstanding warrants and was arrested.
Subject was stopped for a traffic violation on Jefferson Street near East 8th Street. Subject was found to have outstanding warrants and was arrested.
Phone was turned in that was located in the 600 block of Washington Avenue. Owner was contacted and picked up the phone.
Stealing reported in the 100 block of West Front Street.
Non-injury traffic crash on Highway 100 at Highway 47.
Peace disturbance reported on Vernaci Drive. Subjects causing the disturbance left.
