Day Shift Summary. 10/21/2026
Assisted MoDOT with traffic control while lights were changed at Highway 100 and Bluff Road
A CIT report was drawn in the 1900 block of Image Drive
Hazards were reported in the roadway at Highway 47 and East 5th Street. The fire department assisted with clearing the hazard
A subject was taken into custody for driving while suspended and outstanding warrants on Wishwood Drive
An assist other agency report was drawn in the 600 block of Bluejay Drive
A subject was taken into custody for possession of a controlled substance after a reported peace disturbance in Southwinds Circle
Assisted EMS in the 200 block of Grand Avenue
A leaving the scene crash was reported at Highway 100 and Aroy Drive
A check the well being was conducted on West 11th Street
A check the well being was conducted in the 500 block of Windy Hills
ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT
Things are starting to take shape at our future Parks & Recreation office! We’ve recently added beautiful landscaping to the outside, and work continues inside as we bring this historic building back to life. 🌱✨
But this project is about more than creating a new office. It’s about preserving a piece of Washington’s history while creating a more central hub for our Parks & Recreation Department.
📜 A LITTLE HISTORY
Our original pool house opened to the public on July 4, 1936, after being constructed between 1935 and 1936. The building originally provided lockers for swimmers upstairs and a shower house on the lower level.
In 2020, the City prepared to replace the iconic pool. While COVID-19 briefly halted those plans, it ultimately allowed construction to begin six months sooner than expected. The new pool house, concession stand, and beautiful pool our residents enjoy today were built, leaving the original pool house as a reminder of our department’s history.
Several years ago, we began the process of restoring this once-beautiful building and transforming it into our new central office!
🔨 PRESERVING THE PAST, BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE
Throughout the renovation, we’ve worked to preserve as much of the original character as possible. The restored brick exterior, tall wood ceilings, open layout, and original rooflines help maintain the building’s historic charm, while additional windows and updated interior spaces will make it functional for years to come.
The upstairs will house our offices, while the lower level will provide storage and lifeguard rooms.
📍 A NEW HOME IN THE HEART OF OUR PARKS
By utilizing the original pool house, our department will be located right inside one of our many beautiful parks and just steps away from the pool! This move will allow us to maintain a more consistent presence throughout our parks, at the pool, and during community events.
We’re excited to see this project come together and can’t wait to welcome everyone into our new space! We look forward to having a more centralized home that helps us better serve our residents while honoring the history that brought us here. 💚
Stay tuned as we get closer to the finish line! 🛠️🌳
Night Shift Summary 10/21/2026
Report of a vehicle spinning its tires at the riverfront. Vehicle was gone upon our arrival.
Report of a suspicious person in the area of East 8th Street and Burnside Street. Subject was gone upon our arrival.
Assisted a motorist who had run out of gas in the area of Highway 47 and Steutermann Road. They got gas and were on their way.
Report of a traffic crash in the 1300 block of East 5th Street. The witness gave a vehicle description and said the striking vehicle drove away. We were able to locate the vehicle and driver. The driver was found to be intoxicated. Subject was arrested for leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash and driving while intoxicated.
The City of Washington is hiring Seasonal Leaf Crew members to help with fall leaf collection.
If you enjoy working outdoors and want to be part of the City team, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today at washmo.gov/jobs
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!
