Day Shift Summary. 08-01-2025
No reports taken during the shift.
A dog was located and returned to its owner.
As we flip the calendar to August, it's hard to believe pool season is winding down!
Enjoy Tot Time & Senior Time two more times, next Tuesday & Thursday from 10 to 11:30 a.m..
The pool will be open daily from 12:00-6:30 p.m. until Sunday, August 10, 2025.
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Date: August 1, 2025
Contact: Police Chief Jim Armstrong
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Washington Designates Fair Parade Route and Fairgrounds as "Festival Districts"
WASHINGTON, MO – To enhance public safety during the annual Washington Town & Country Fair, the areas used for the Fair Parade and the fairgrounds will be designated as "Festival Districts." This designation prohibits all animals, with specific exceptions, from these areas during designated times.
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Fair Parade Restrictions
On August 3, 2025, from 3:00 PM until the parade's conclusion, the public property along the parade route will be designated as a Festival District. This restriction applies only to public areas; residents are permitted to keep pets on their private property.
The parade route is as follows:
• Begins at Main and Cedar Streets.
• Travels East on Main Street.
• Turns South on Jefferson Street.
• Turns West on 5th Street and travels to Elks Lodge.
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Fairgrounds Restrictions
From August 6 through August 10, 2025, the entire Washington Town & Country Fairgrounds will be designated a Festival District for the duration of the Fair.
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Ordinance and Enforcement
A Washington city ordinance prohibits animals in designated Festival Districts. Police Chief Jim Armstrong emphasized, "This designation is crucial for everyone's safety. In large crowds, even well-behaved animals can become nervous and react unpredictably, potentially leading to aggression. We want to prevent any incidents and ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all attendees."
Exceptions to the ordinance include:
• Livestock participating in the Fair
• Animals participating in the parade
• Service animals
• Police canines
Individuals who violate the ordinance will first be asked to remove their animal from the designated area. Refusal to comply will result in a charge, punishable by up to a $500 fine and/or 90 days in jail.
The Washington Police Department appreciates the community's cooperation in helping create a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone attending the Washington Town & Country Fair.
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Night Shift Summary 07/31/2025
Assisted a motorist in the area of Highway 100 and High Street. Remained on scene until vehicle was towed.
Peace disturbance of Veterans Drive. Subjects were contacted and told to keep it down.
Hazards removed from the roadway in the 6700 block of Highway 100.
Subject was stopped for a traffic violation on Washington Heights Drive near Lexington Lane. Subject was found to be driving without a valid license.
Peace disturbance in the 600 block of West 5th Street. Subject causing the disturbance left.
Alarm in the 900 block of East 1st Street. Accidental.
Day Shift Summary. 7/31/25.
A peace disturbance was reported in the area of Village West, a male was taken into protective custody.
Officers responded to an alarm sounding in the 900 block of E. 3rd St.
A civil standby was conducted in the area of Washington Crossing.
A male was arrested on fugitive warrants in the area of Struckhoff Ln.
A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy 47 and Hwy 100.
An involuntary commitment order was served in the area of Eckelkamp Ct.
Property damage was reported in the 600 block of E. 5th St.
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Night Shift Summary 7/30/2025
Subject was reported as being in the middle of the road on Locust Street on East 5th Street. Subject was contacted and was loading something onto a vehicle. They were asked to move out of the middle of the roadway.
Subject was stopped for a traffic violation in the area of Highway 47 and Washington Crossing. Subject was found to be intoxicated and was arrested.
Day Shift Summary. 7/30/25.
A domestic disturbance occurred in the 600 block of W. 5th St.
Homeless activity in the 1000 block of E. 8th St.
A motor vehicle crash occurred in the 100 block of E. 5th St.
A leaving the scene motor vehicle crash was reported in the area of Hwy 100 and West Pride Dr.
Property damage was reported in the 700 block of MacArthur St.
Found property was located and returned to the owner in the 100 block of W. 5th St.
A motor vehicle crash occurred in the 800 block of Rainbow Dr.
Assisted WFD with an alarm in the 300 block of Boone St.
Fraud was reported in the 900 block of E. 8th St.
Assisted WFD with an alarm in the 200 block of E. 6th St.
Stealing was reported in the 5800 block of Hwy 100.
A male was arrested for trespassing in the 800 block of High St.
A leaving the scene motor vehicle crash was reported in the 1900 block of Rabbit Trail Dr.
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Night Shift Summary. 07/29/25
Officers responded to the 700 block of Horn St. to assist with an animal stuck in a dumpster. The animal was rescued from the dumpster.
A fraud report was taken in the area of Marbach Dr. and 14th St.
A suspicious person check was conducted on the bridge.
Assisted the fire department in the 800 block of W. 8th St.
Assisted a stranded motorist in the area of Hwy 100 and W. 8th St.
A subject was arrested in the area of Hwy 100 and Washington Heights. He had an outstanding warrant.
Assisted EMS in the 1800 block of E. 9th St.
Day Shift Summary. 07-29-2025
Trespassing report in the 900 block of East 3rd.
Towed vehicle in the area of Maple Valley.
Stealing reported in the 5000 block of Highway 100.
Trespassing in the 700 block of West 2nd.
Stealing report in the 300 block of Frank Street.
Night Shift Summary. 07/28/2025 Found property was turned in and returned to the owner in the 1600 block of Heritage Hills Drive. Trespassing was reported in the 900 block of East 5th Street. Officers responded to an alarm sounding near Highway 100 and A Roy Drive. A subject was taken into custody during a traffic stop for driving without a valid license. A crash was reported near the intersection of East 5th Street and Hooker Street. Officers assisted another agency in the 900 block of East 5th Street. A suspicious vehicle was checked on in the 1900 block of West Main Street.
Day Shift Summary. 07-28-2025
Property damage reported in the area of the Main Stage.
Homeless activity in the area of Lowes.
A debit card was found in the area of Clock Tower Plaza.
A male subject was arrested in the 1900 block of East 5th Street.
A male subject was arrested in the 400 block of Lafayette Street.
Arrests do not imply guilt. Subjects are innocent until proven guilty.
We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this may have caused. Thank you for your understanding.
Night Shift Summary 07/27/2025
Alarm in the 5000 block of Highway 100. Accidental.
Peace disturbance in the 1900 block of Rabbit Trail Drive. Subjects causing the disturbance were trespassed from the location and sent on their way.
Found property in the 200 block of West Front Street. Owner was contacted and the property was returned.
Night Shift Summary 07/26/2025
Subject was contacted in the 100 block of East 4th Street. Subject was in a obvious state of emotional crisis. Subject was voluntarily transported to an appropriate facility.
Subject was contacted after being called in as a suspicious person in the 900 block of Bieker Road. Subject was found to have an outstanding warrant and was arrested.
Peace disturbance on Fieldstone Court. Subjects were asked to turn music down.
Report of a disturbance on Southwinds Circle. Subject who was causing the disturbance left.
Night Shift Summary 07/25/2025
Subjects were contacted after someone called and saw them arguing in the area of Highway 47 and East 14th Street. One of the subjects was found to have outstanding warrants. When that subject was placed in custody, suspected methamphetamine was located. The subject was arrested.
A dog was located in the 1300 block of West Main Street. Owners were located and the dog was returned.
Peace disturbance in the 500 block of West Front Street. Subjects causing the disturbance left.
Parking violation in the 600 block of West 5th Street. Someone parked in their driveway. The owner was located and the vehicle was moved.
Subject was stopped in the 200 block of East 5th Street for a traffic violation. Subject was found to be intoxicated and was arrested.
