Night Shift Summary. 10/20/26
A dog was found and brought to the police department and later returned to it's owner.
A check the wellbeing was conducted in the area of 5th and Market.
Officers responded to the area of 5th St. and Highway 47 for a road rage incident.
A subject was arrested for an outstanding warrant and traffic charges during a traffic stop in the area of E. 5th and Highway 100.
A leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident was reported in the 400 block of E. 5th St.
A check the wellbeing was requested in the 400 block of E. 3rd St.
A peace disturbance was reported in the 1000 block of E. 5th St.
A suspicious vehicle was checked on and moved along from the Lakeview Football field area.
Officers responded to an address on A Roy drive for an alarm sounding.
Officers checked the area of Phoenix Center 2 shopping center for a report of an intoxicated driver.
A subject was arrested for an outstanding warrant during a traffic stop.
All subjects arrested are innocent until proven guilty
Curbside trash and recycling collection will continue as scheduled and will not be affected by the closure.
Thank you to all who have served our country! ❤️🤍💙
National School Bus Safety Week
School buses are one of the safest ways for students to travel, but keeping children safe depends on all of us doing our part. School bus riders, and their families, count on every driver to make safe decisions.
Slow down, pay attention, and always stop when required by law. Every child deserves to get to school and back home safely. Not just during an awareness week, every day!
1. Flashing yellow lights: The bus is preparing to stop. Slow down and prepare to stop.
2. Flashing red lights and an extended stop arm: You must stop! Don’t start moving again until the red lights stop flashing, the stop arm is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving.
3. Two-lane roads: Traffic in both directions must stop, including roads with a center turn lane.
4. Four-lane roads: Only traffic traveling in the same direction as the bus is required to stop. Drivers traveling in the opposite direction should still use caution.
5. Intersections: Drivers approaching, following, or turning into the direction of the school bus must stop. Use caution around children crossing the road.
Missouri's school bus stop-arm penalties have increased!
Effective August 28, 2026, under SB 1421, receiving a ticket for failing to stop for a school bus loading or unloading is accompanied by a mandatory court appearance. A conviction for failing to stop carries 5 points and increased penalties, including:
1. First offense: A court-ordered license suspension and a fine of $500 to $1,000.
2. Second offense within 5 years: 90-day license suspension and a fine of $1,000 to $2,000.
3. Third or subsequent offense within 5 years: 180-day license suspension and a fine of $1,500 to $3,000.
4. Penalties are even more severe if a child is injured or killed
Thanks for having us! We enjoyed seeing everyone and helping kick off the day with a smile! 💙
Night Shift Summary. 10/19/26
Officers responded to the 1000 block of Washington Square Center for an alarm sounding.
A peace disturbance was reported in the 900 block of E. 5thSt.
Officers responded to the 500 block of E. 5th St. for a report of suspicious activity occurring.
Officers responded to the area of 1st and Boone for a parking complaint.
Officers responded to the fairgrounds to assist a subject in attempting to locate lost property.
A suspicious person was reported in the area of Hwy 47 and 14th St.
Officers responded to the 200 block of E. 8th St. for an alarm sounding.
🎃👻 WASHINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT FIRST RESPONDER TRUNK OR TREAT! 👻🎃
Join us on Saturday for a safe and spooky afternoon of fun for the whole family at our First Responder Trunk or Treat!
Saturday, October 24, 2026
2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Washington Fairgrounds
Bring the kids, wear your favorite Halloween costume, and come enjoy some treats while meeting your local first responders and other special guests!
RAIN DATE: Friday, October 30, 2026
5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
We look forward to seeing everyone for an afternoon of Halloween fun! Have a spooky good time, and we will see you there!
Questions? Contact SRO Jason Angle at jangle@washmo.gov.
Washington Public Library is collecting new and gently used winter coats for the Warners’ Warm-Up annual coat drive from October 19, 2026, to November 1, 2026.
Collection boxes are located in the library's main entrance. Visit www.kurtwarner.org/warmup for more information.
Night Shift Summary. 10/18/26
Officers responded to Highway 47 and the area of the bridge for a report of a possible domestic disturbance occurring in a vehicle traveling toward the City of Washington. The vehicle was stopped before entering our city.
A report of threats was taken in the 800 block of Burnside St.
A private property motor vehicle accident occurred in the area of Taco Bell.
Day Shift Summary. 10/18/26:
A male and female were arrested for stealing in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr.
Found property was located in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr. and returned to the owner.
A verbal domestic was reported in the 2100 block of E. 5th St.
A dog bite was reported in the 700 block of W. 5th St.
Check the well being conducted in the area of Phoenix Center.
ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT
Day Shift Summary. 10/17/26:
Officers responded to an alarm sounding in the area of Washington Crossing.
Hazards were reported in the 400 block of E. 14th St.
Officers responded to a 911 hang up in the 600 block of Cedar St.
Assisted WFD with an alarm in the 400 block of Jefferson St.
A peace disturbance was reported in the area of Lakeview Park.
A traffic complaint was reported in the 600 block of Riverview Pl.
Lost property was reported in the 1800 block of Hwy A.
A female was arrested for assault in the 900 block of E. 5th St.
ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT
Night Shift Summary 10/16/26
Delayed crash report that occurred this afternoon in the area of Highway 100 and A. Roy Drive.
Subject causing a disturbance in the 400 block of West Main Street. Subject was contacted and asked to move along.
Dog barking on Monty View Drive. Owner was contacted and the dog was put away for the night.
Two subjects both called to report the other person almost struck them in the 200 block of East 14th Street. The drivers were contacted and after explaining their point of view to the other driver, they both apologized and went on their way.
Peace disturbance reported in the 200 block of East 2nd Street. The people causing the disturbance decided to keep the noise down.
Car alarm going off in the 500 block of Burnside. It was turned off prior to our arrival.
Day Shift Summary 10/16/26
Homeless activity in the 400 block of Jefferson St.
A motor vehicle crash occurred in the 400 block of Grand Ave.
Check the well-being was conducted in the area of Southwinds.
Hazards were reported in the area of Hwy 100 and Hwy 47.
A motor vehicle crash was reported in the 300 block of Elm St.
A derelict vehicle was reported in the 500 block of W. 5th St.
Crisis intervention completed in the 500 block of E. 14th St.
A male was arrested for stealing in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr.
A peace disturbance was reported in the area of Washington Crossing.
Found property was located in the area of the Fairgrounds and turned into PD.
A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy 100 and Bluff Rd.
ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT
♻️ Electronics Recycling Event is tomorrow!
Have unwanted electronics taking up space? Bring them to the City of Washington’s Electronics Recycling (E-Waste) Event on Saturday, October 17.
📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Washington Fairgrounds – Swine Pavilion
11 Fairgrounds Street, Washington, MO
The event will be held rain or shine and is open to the public and fees will apply.
🚗 Please enter through Veterans Drive at the south gate of the fairgrounds and follow the posted signs to the electronics recycling drop-off. After unloading, exit through the north gate onto North Park Drive.
♻️First few cars will not be charged a collection fee. This is provided through a grant awarded by East Central Missouri Solid Waste Management District - Region I.
For more information: washmo.gov/ecycle
Niko will be spending his first few weeks at the Washington Police Department familiarizing himself with the city and bonding with his handler, Corporal Brendan McMillan #269. If you see them out and about, please come say hello!
Niko's formal training will begin in November. Welcome, Niko!
Presentation sponsored by Friends of the Library
https://www.washmolib.org/o/wpl/article/3165492
🌮 Dine to Donate tonight!
Join us at Los Cabos on Thursday, October 15, from 4–8 p.m. and enjoy a meal while supporting Franklin County United Way!
A portion of proceeds will benefit United Way. Bring your family and friends and help make a difference in our community!
Night Shift Summary. 10/11/26
Officers spoke with a subject over the phone who reported someone leaving a harassing not on their vehicle while parked in the area of Veterans drive and Grand Ave.
Officers responded to the Phoenix Center shopping center for a report of a possible intoxicated driver. Two subjects were found to be in possession of alcohol and under the age of 21.
A peace disturbance was reported in the area of 3rd St. and Hwy 47.
The Fire Department was visited by the WMS Kindness Club! Thank you!
Due to wet conditions, Music on the Main Stage with SAVANA will be held at the Swine Pavilion.
Big Boys Food Truck has canceled, so bring your own food, drinks, blankets and lawn chairs, and join us for an evening of live music!
We hope to see you there!
Event Update: Big Boys Food Truck has canceled, but Music on the Main Stage is still on as scheduled! Bring your own food, drinks, blankets and lawn chairs, and enjoy an evening of live music. In the event of rain, the concert will move to the Swine Pavilion. We look forward to seeing you there!
