Work will continue to take place for the development on E Fifth Street that will impact traffic on the Fifth Street bridge south of Old Highway 100. This will continue through May 2nd. Work will take place between the hours of 7am - 4pm. Two-way traffic will be maintained with narrowed lanes for most of the time otherwise flaggers will be utilized to direct traffic. Use caution and watch for workers. Please utilize alternate routes if possible. Thank you!
4 days ago, City of Washington
5th Street Notice of Construction
The water department has completed the new water line installation up to Cedar Street. The project is currently on hold and will resume on April 28th. During work, each block will be shut down to traffic each day and will reopen at the end of the workday. Thank you for your patience!
11 days ago, City of Washington
Front Street

Parent-Teen Missouri Graduated Driver License (GDL) Presentation

Hey Parents! Do you have a teen between the ages of 15-18 who is going to be driving soon or has just started driving?

Join us for a FREE Parent-Teen Missouri Graduated Driver License (GDL) presentation, hosted by the Washington Police Department!

We’ll cover:
• What the GDL program means for you and your teen
• How to navigate this new stage of driving
• Tips for staying safe and confident on the road

When: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Where: Washington Police Department, 301 Jefferson Street Washington, MO

This is a valuable resource for any parent of a new or soon-to-be teen driver. We’d love to see you there, feel free to bring your teen along as well! Signup link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EA5A92CA3FDC16-56018297-keeping

Contact:
P.O. Greg Garrett, SDOW School Resource Officer
636-231-2200
ggarrett@washmo.gov
www.washmo.gov/police

about 12 hours ago, Greg Garrett
First Impact

Day Shift Summary. 4/28/25.

Officers responded to an alarm sounding in the 500 block of E. 14th St.

A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of 14th St. and Jefferson St.

A stray dog was picked up and returned to the owner in the 400 block of Grand Ave.

A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy 47 and Hwy 100.

A female was arrested for a fugitive warrant during a traffic stop in the 900 block of Stafford St.

A parking complaint was reported in the 500 block of MacArthur St.

A found cell phone was turned in at Police HQ.

A leaving the scene motor vehicle crash occurred in the 5000 block of Hwy 100.

A crisis intervention report was completed in the area of the Washington Bridge.

A female was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the 5000 block of Hwy 100.

ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT

about 12 hours ago, Chad Sloan
Day Shift Summary
The new playground at Optimist Park is nearly finished. The old playground will be removed in the near the future.
about 13 hours ago, Wayne Dunker
optimist 1
optimist 2

Night Shift Summary. 4/28/2025.

Officers responded to a report of stealing at Walmart. Suspect apprehended and charges forwarded.

C&I driving complaint in the area of W 5th and Stafford.

Business alarm checked in the Washington Corners shopping plaza.

Suspicious person checked on near Hardee’s.

Suspicious activity reported in the area of Washington Corners shopping plaza.

Traffic enforcement activities and building checks.

C&I driving reported in the area of E 6th St.

about 13 hours ago, Ben Juergens
Night Shift Summary
Please join us in congratulating Officer Matthew Cooper on his recent promotion to Corporal! We are excited to see how Matthew leads our department. His dedication to our department and to the city is one to be proud of. Congratulations, Cpl. Cooper! Photo Credit: Jonathan Riley with the Missourian
1 day ago, Elizabeth Broeker
Matt
Registration for Loving Your Leafy Greens begins today, Monday, April 28th. Call the library at 636-390-1070 to register. Adult
1 day ago, Nelson Appell
Loving your leafy greens

Registration for The Great Puzzle Race 3 begins today, Monday May 1st. Space is limited to six teams. (This is a repeat of January's puzzle.) Call 636-390-1070 to register your team.

1 day ago, Nelson Appell
Registration for The Great Puzzle Race 3 begins today, Monday May 1st. Space is limited to six teams. (This is a repeat of  January's puzzle.)

Shift Summary Days 4-27-2025

2 males subjects were arrested for assault in the 600 Block of Locust Street.

Assist WFD in the 5800 Block of Highway 100.

An assault report was taken in the 900 Block of W. 8th.

Vehicle crash report in the area of Highway 100/Highway 47.

ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT.

2 days ago, Joe Kapustka
Day Shift Summary

Night Shift Summary. 04/26/25.

Officers responded to the 1100 block of James St. to assist EMS.

Officers responded to the 6300 block of Bluff Rd to assist the fire department.

Officers responded o the 1900 block of Bedford Center for a suspicious person.

Officers responded to the 1300 block of Veterans Dr. for a report of a motor vehicle crash with no injury.

A check the well being was conducted in the 1100 block of W. 5th St.

A subject in the 700 block of Shamrock Pl. reported online harassment.

A subject was arrested on outstanding warrants during a suspicious person check in the 1600 block of A Roy Dr.

Officers responded to the 300 block of W. 8th St. for a report of a possible overdose and a domestic assault.

Several peace disturbances were reported in the 800 block of Rainbow throughout the shift.

A check the well being was requested in the 1100 block of W. 5th St.

3 days ago, Doug Tollison
Night Shift Summary

Shift Summary Days 4-26-2025.

Peace disturbance report in the 800 Block of Rainbow Drive.

Vehicle crash report in the area of Highway 100/High Street.

Check the well-being in the area of 5th/Madison.

Theft report was taken in the 700 Block of Elm Street.

Parking violation in the 200 Block of Elm Street.

Vehicle crash report in the area of 5th/High.

Derelict vehicle in the 900 Block of E. 5th. Assist WFD in the 2000 Block of Phoenix Center Drive.

3 days ago, Joe Kapustka
Day Shift Summary
Thank you to our great Tweens and our Teen volunteers for making a fantastic tween-lock-in Friday evening at the library. The Teens were so helpful; we can't do this event without them. We hope the Tweens made some strong memories. Judging by the decibel levels, they did.
3 days ago, Nelson Appell
the relay race
the picture contest
spraying whipped cream
Cheeto head contest
enjoying a quiet moment
a beautiful evening to throw marshmallows
balloon pop
balloon contest
scavenger hunt
Cheeto head contest

Night Shift Summary. 04/25/25.

Officers responded to the area of Camp St. and Eugenia Dr. for a report of a possible domestic disturbance in a vehicle.

Officers assisted the fire department in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr.

Officers responded to the riverfront for a report of careless driving.

A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 100 block of E. 14th St.

Officer responded to the riverfront for a report of a disturbance.

A peace disturbance was reported in the area of Southwinds and E. 14th St.

A peace disturbance was reported in the area of W. 5th and Louis St.

Officers responded to the area of Stafford St. and W. 5th St. for a report of a leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident.

A subject was taken into protective custody in the area of Stafford and Horn St.

4 days ago, Doug Tollison
Night Shift Summary
We found this dog in the area of Ruether Ct. Please contact the station at 636-390-1050 if you know the owner or are the owner.
4 days ago, City of Washington
lost dog
We found this dog in the area of Ruether Ct. Please contact the station at 636-390-1050 if you know the owner or are the owner.
4 days ago, Elizabeth Broeker
Doug

Night Shift Summary. 4/25/2025.

Person of interest interviewed on a prior stealing case.

Property damage reported in the 1000 Block of W 7th Street.

Peace disturbance reported in Whispering Oaks subdivision.

C&I driving reported on Front Street.

Traffic enforcement and building checks.

Rain most of the night.

5 days ago, Ben Juergens
Night Shift Summary

Day Shift Summary 04/24/2025.

Private property non-injury crash in Washington Corners.

Non-injury traffic crash on Highway 100 at Highway 47.

Non-injury traffic crash in the 100 block of Lafayette Street.

5 days ago, Casey Hill
Shift Summary
Anyone missing this sweet boy? He was found roaming the area of 5th and East Lane.
5 days ago, Elizabeth Broeker
dog
Night Shift Summary 04/23/2025 Subject reported property damage in the 900 block of Bieker Road. It was silly string and washed off. Checked on a subject that had their head down on the picnic table at Krog Park. They were fine. Alarm on A. Roy Drive. Accidental. Hazards removed from the roadway in the 200 block of High Street. Subject was reportedly dumpster diving and making a mess in the 200 block of West 5th Street. Subject was found to have an outstanding warrant and was arrested. The mess was cleaned up.
6 days ago, Casey Hill
Night Shift Summary