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Day Shift Summary. Date: 09/12/26

A check the wellbeing was conducted in the 900 block of E. 5th St.

Responded to the 300 block of Walnut for an animal complaint.

An attempted burglary was investigated in the area of Phoenix Center and Hwy 100.

A peace disturbance was reported in the 1500 block of E. 6th St.

A parking complaint was taken on Martina Dr.

Officers responded to the 1900 block of Charlottes Way for an alarm sounding.

A check the wellbeing was conducted in the area of 5th and Market.

A parking violation was reported in the area of 4th St. and Elm St.

A stealing was reported on W. Main St.

A motor vehicle accident was investigated in the area of 5th St. and Hwy 47.

A motor vehicle accident was investigated in the area of Hwy 100 and Bluff Rd.

A cell phone was found in the area of Front St. and Lafayette and returned to the owner.

A wallet was found in the area of Front St. and Oak St. and returned to the owner.

A trespassing was reported in the 900 block of E. 5th St.

A dog was found in the 1400 block of E. 6th St. and later returned to the owner.

Day Shift Summary. Date: 09/11/26

Officers responded to the 200 block of E. 8th St. for an alarm sounding.

Officers responded to the the area of Hwy 47 and Washington Crossing for a motorist assist.

Officers responded to the area of Village West Court for a report of a peace disturbance.

A property damage report was taken in the 100 block of W. Main St.

Officers responded to the 1900 block of Mike Alan Dr. for a parking violation.

A property damage was taken in the area of Stafford and Image.

A check the wellbeing was conducted in the area of the 14th St. commuter lot.

A wallet was found in the area of the 14th St. commuter lot and returned to the owner.

Officer responded to an address on Market St. for a residential alarm.

Officers responded to the Phoenix Center II shopping center and investigated a leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident report.

A subject was arrested on a stealing charge, multiple felony charges and traffic charges. This occurred in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr. and Washington Corners shopping center.

Assisted the Franklin County Sheriff's Department on Burnside St.

A fraud report was taken in the Washington Corners shopping center.

A leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident was reported in the Washington Crossing shopping center.

A parking complaint was taken on Pine St.

Officers responded to the area of Hwy 100 and Pottery Rd for a motorist assist.

A motor vehicle accident was investigated in the area of 3rd St. and Hwy 47.

Two subjects were arrested in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr. for trespassing.

All subjects arrested are innocent until proven guilty.

💙 WE’RE CELEBRATING FIVE WOMEN WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN WASHINGTON. 💙

Today, we celebrate the women of the Washington Police Department who answer the call every day.

Detective Becca Corbett
P.O. Katie Griggs
P.O. Kylie Galey
Cpl. Mindy Schmelz
P.O. Lauren Zweifel

Women make up less than 14% of commissioned local and state law enforcement officers. We’re proud to have these five exceptional women serving our community and helping pave the way for the future of law enforcement.

Thank you for your courage, dedication, and service. We are proud to have you serving Washington!

Happy National Police Women’s Day!

🏈🔥KICKOFF: T-MINUS 4 HOURS! 🏈🔥

Tonight is about more than football. It’s about our students, our schools, and our community. Student-athletes, cheerleaders, and the Washington High School Band have put in countless hours preparing for this special night.

With a big crowd expected, please plan ahead:

• Arrive early. No access to the stadium during the school day to reserve seats. Gates will open no sooner than 5:30 P.M.
• Expect increased traffic and pedestrians around WHS.
• Park only in marked spaces. No parking in grass or along Highway 47.
• Keep sidewalks, driveways, intersections, and emergency access areas clear.
• Be respectful and practice good sportsmanship. At the end of the night, it’s still just a game.

On-campus questions: WHS Activities Director
Public safety: WHS SRO Greg Garrett & Borgia SRO Wyatt Loague

🏈 LET’S GO, WASHMO! 🏈

Day Shift Summary 09/10/2026

Non-injury traffic crash on Highway 100 at Rabbit Trail Drive.

Minor injury traffic crash on A. Roy Drive.

Fraud reported in the 200 block of West Front Street.

Non-injury traffic crash on West Main Street at Olive Street.

Checked on a subject in the 500 block of West 5th Street. Subject was fine.

Assisted with traffic control due to a stalled semi truck on Highway 47 at East 5th Street. Tow came and got the truck.

🏈 GAME DAY, WASHMO! 🏈

TONIGHT, THE WHS / SFBHS RIVALRY IS BACK!

A few reminders:
• Arrive at WHS early. No stadium access during the school day to reserve seats.
• Expect heavy traffic and increased pedestrian activity around WHS.
• Park only in marked spaces. No grass or Highway 47 parking.
• Keep emergency access areas, intersections, sidewalks, and driveways clear.
• Bring the energy. Bring the sportsmanship.

These students have worked hard for this moment. Let’s make tonight one they’ll remember.

LET’S GO!!

Night Shift Summary. 9/9/26:

A crisis intervention report was completed in the 1800 block of E. 9th St.

Suspicious activity was reported in the 300 block of State St.

Alarm sounding in the area of Carriage Ct.

Parking complaint in the 100 block of Lake Washington Dr.

Alarm sounding in the 2300 block of Hwy A.

Assisted WFD with an alarm in the 1900 block of W. Main St.

Alarm sounding in the area of Washington Corners.

Homeless activity in the area of Phoenix Center Dr.

Day Shift Summary 09/09/2026

Subject was stopped near West Main Street and Tiemann Drive for a traffic violation. Subject was found to have several outstanding warrants and a revoked driving privilege. Subject was arrested.

Reported stealing in the 1900 block of Rabbit Trail Drive.

Homeless subject was contacted in the 400 block of Market Street. Subject was issued a trespass warning for the property at the request of the owner.

Non-injury private property crash on Blue Jay Drive.

Received a report of a subject camping on the riverfront trail. Subject was gone prior to our arrival.

Unknown vehicle struck the Depot in the 300 block of West Front Street.

🏈🔥 FRIDAY NIGHT, THE RIVALRY IS BACK, AND WASHMO IS READY! 🔥🏈

After nearly 20 years, Washington High School and St. Francis Borgia High School are finally meeting on the football field again! It’s going to be a special night featuring student-athletes and cheerleaders from both schools, along with the Washington High School Band, as our community comes together for this long-awaited matchup.

We’re expecting a big crowd, so plan ahead:

• Arrive early: There will be no access to the stadium during the school day to reserve seats.
• Expect increased traffic and pedestrians around WHS
• Parking is only allowed in marked spots. No parking in the grass or along Highway 47.
• Keep sidewalks, driveways, intersections, and emergency access areas clear.
• Be respectful and practice good sportsmanship. At the end of the night, remember, it’s just a game.

CONTACTS:
📌 On-campus rules & restrictions: WHS Activities Director
📌 Public safety: WHS SRO Greg Garrett & Borgia SRO Wyatt Loague

These students have put in countless hours of hard work, dedication, and preparation to compete, cheer, and perform for their community on this special night.

Let’s pack the stands, bring the energy, and give these students the support, respect, and sportsmanship they deserve. Make this a night they’ll remember for all the right reasons.

🏈🔥 LET’S GO, WASHMO! 🔥🏈