City of Washington - Information and news updates from the City of Washington, Missouri government.

Night Shift Summary. 10/06/26

Officers responded to the 400 block of Windy Hills for a suspicious person.

A subject was arrested in the Washington Square shopping center for driving a motor vehicle with a revoked license.

A subject was arrested for domestic assualt in the 1100 block of E. 8th St.

A suspicious person was reported in the 200 block of W. Main St.

Officers assisted the Sheriff's Office on a traffic stop in the area of Clay St. and Wildey Way.

Officers responded to a business in the Phoenix Center shopping center for an alarm sounding.

All subjects arrested are innocent until proven guilty.

Night Shift Summary. 10/05/26

Officers responded to the 1700 block of A Roy Dr. for a check the wellbeing.

A peace disturbance was reported in the area of Hwy A and Steutermann Rd.

Officers responded to the 500 block of E. 8th St. for a check the wellbeing.

Officers responded to the area of the Lions Lake for a report of reckless driving. A subject was issued a summons for driving with no valid license.

A follow up investigation was conducted in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr. A subjet was arrested on a property damage charge.

A peace disturbance was reported in the area of 10th St. and Locust St.

Officers responded to the 1900 block of Mike Alan Dr. for several 911 hang up calls.

Officers responded to a store in Phoenix Center Two shopping center for an alarm soundiing.

All subjects arrested are innocent until proven guilty.

Day Shift Summary. 10/4/26:

Alarm sounding in the 900 block of Melton Dr.

A lost child was reported in the 500 block of E. 8th St. Child was safely located.

Check the well being conducted in the area of Krog Park.

A crisis intervention report was completed in the 300 block of State St.

Animal complaint in the area of Phoenix Center Dr.

A peace disturbance was reported in the area of Don Ave.

Alarm sounding in the 5800 block of Hwy 100.

Day Shift Summary. 10/3/26:

Assisted WFD with an alarm in the 700 block of Fremont St.

Received several reports of thefts from vehicles in the 700 block of W. 3rd St and surrounding area.

Assisted WFD with an alarm in the 900 block of Watermann Dr.

A civil standby was conducted at WPD.

A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of W. 5th St. and Grand Ave.

A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of W. 4th St. and Lafayette St.

An open door was reported in the 900 block of Jefferson St.

A traffic complaint was reported in the area of Earth Crest Dr.

Check the well-being was conducted in the 100 block of W. 11th St.

A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy 47 and E. 3rd St.

Found property was reported in the 200 block of E. 5th St. and returned to the owner.

Night Shift Summary 10/03/26

Assisted a subject in the 2000 block of Highway A that was having a mental health crisis. He was transported to a facility to be evaluated.

Report of a peace disturbance on A. Roy Drive. Contacted the subject and they had lost their wallet. It had been found and turned into customer service.

Report of a subject in the area of East 5th Street and Hancock Street yelling at cars. Contacted the subject and they said someone was driving by yelling at them first. They were told to ignore it and stop yelling at cars.

Subject was stopped for a traffic violation in the 1000 block of Cherry Street. Subject was found to be intoxicated and was arrested.

Subject was stopped in the area of West 5th Street and Oak Street. Subject was found to be intoxicated and was arrested.

Report of people being loud near West 4th Street and Elm Street. Subjects left the area.

Night Shift Summary 10/02/26

Minor injury crash on Highway 47 at Blue Jay Drive.

Animal at large reported on Norwood Court. Owner was contacted and came to retrieve the dog.

Report of a suspicious person on Mike Alan Drive. Area was checked and no one was located.

Subject was stopped for a traffic violation on Highway 47 near Madison Avenue. Subject was found to have a revoked driving privilege. Subject also had outstanding warrants. Drugs were also located. Subject was arrested.

Report of suspicious persons in the area of James Street and Horn Street. Area was checked and no one was located.

Day Shift Summary 10/02/26

Assisted EMS with a sick case in the 1000 block of W. 8th St.

Provided traffic control in the area of Hwy 47 and Blue Jay Dr.

A private property motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Image Dr.

A court order was served in the 600 block of Roberts St.

Check the well being conducted in the area of the Riverfront Trail.

Suspicious activity was reported in the area of Southwinds.

A private property motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Washington Square.

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT: WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL BAND FESTIVAL 🚨

The Washington High School Band Boosters will host their annual Gene Hunt Band Festival on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Washington High School.

EVENT ACCESS
Visitors must enter the festival grounds at East 14th Street and Blue Jay Drive, either on foot or by shuttle bus. There are no other event entry points.

Vendors, handicapped parking, and student volunteer pick-up must also use the East 14th and Blue Jay entrance. A valid handicapped license plate and/or placard must be displayed to access handicapped parking. Volunteer pick-up will occur at pre-designated times and a booster supplied pass must be presented.

All vehicular traffic must exit the festival via Blue Jay Drive and Highway 47.
Shuttle service will run from 9:00 a.m. until close, with pick-ups every 15 minutes from:

A. Mercy South (Patients First) parking lot and garage
B. Compass Health
C. 14th Street Commuter Lot
D. New Life Church

Visitors are strongly encouraged to use the shuttles to reduce traffic and pedestrian congestion. Please do not attempt to cross Highway 47 on foot.

FESTIVAL AREA RESTRICTIONS
A. All vehicles parked in any Washington Middle School or Washington High School parking lots must be removed after the conclusion of the football game on October 2.
B. All vehicles parked on Blue Jay between Highway 47 and East 14th must be removed by 6:00 a.m. on October 3.
C. Blue Jay between Highway 47 and East 14th will be closed to all traffic, except authorized vehicles and pedestrians, from 6:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on October 3.
D. Sunnyside between Blue Jay and East 11th will be closed to all traffic, except shuttle buses and pedestrians, from 6:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on October 3.
E. Vehicles on Highway 47 will not be allowed to access Blue Jay from 6:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on October 3.
F. Stopping on Highway 47 to drop off or pick up passengers is strictly prohibited. Parking on the shoulders of Highway 47 is also strictly prohibited and is a violation of city ordinance.

Restrictions will be in place for the duration of the festival and will be removed once it ends. Drivers are urged to be patient, drive with caution, and be mindful of where and how they park in the areas surrounding the festival.

Please plan ahead and allow extra time when traveling in the area.