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Thanks to everyone who joined us for the First Impact presentation tonight at WPD! We had a great turnout—nearly 20 parents and teens came out to learn how to stay safe on the road as a new driver, or how to help their new driver build safe habits behind the wheel. We’re excited to share that we’ll be working with Think First Missouri to bring two more First Impact sessions to Washmo during the 2025–2026 school year. Stay tuned for more info! #FirstImpact #TeenDriverSafety #Washmo #ThinkFirstMissouri

**Washington Middle School Students Learn the Importance of Seatbelt Safety** This afternoon, SRO Ben Hellebusch and Deputy Mike Soriano visited with Washington Middle School students during lunch to discuss the critical importance of wearing a seatbelt. To give students a visual understanding of the consequences of seatbelt use (or lack thereof), Deputy Soriano brought along a rollover simulator. The simulator demonstrated the difference between being properly belted and unbelted during a rollover. It was a powerful lesson that no one can afford to ignore: seatbelts save lives! Thank you to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office for sending Dep. Soriano over with the simulator. #Washmo #SDOWBlueJays #BUPD #SeatbeltsSaveLives

🚗 ATTENTION PARENTS OF TEEN DRIVERS! 🚗 Is your teen preparing to get their permit or already driving with a Permit or Intermediate Driver’s License? Don’t miss out on this FREE opportunity tonight! Join us TONIGHT for the First Impact Presentation — reserved spots are filling up fast! If you can't make it, don't worry — we plan on having two presentations during the 2025-2026 school year, but don’t wait until then to get your teen the essential information they need now! 🗓️ When: Tonight — Tuesday, May 13 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM 📍 Where: Washington Public Safety Building (WPD) 301 Jefferson Street Washington, MO 🎯 Why attend?  Learn about Missouri's Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Program  Understand the rules and stages for new teen drivers  Gain valuable safety strategies and driving tips that could save lives As Memorial Day approaches, we enter the "100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers," a period marked by an increase in fatal crashes involving teen drivers. Here are some shocking facts: 🚨 Distracted Driving: Nearly 6 in 10 teen crashes are caused by distractions, with electronics and teen passengers being the biggest culprits. 👥 Teen Passengers: The risk of a fatal crash increases with each additional teen passenger. ⚡ Speeding: Almost 30% of fatal crashes involving teen drivers are the result of speeding. 🎯 Seatbelts Save Lives: Teens who wear seatbelts are significantly less likely to suffer fatal or serious injuries. Proper education and experience are crucial in preventing these dangerous behaviors. This presentation will help ensure your teen is prepared for safe driving! Remember, teens often mirror the driving behaviors they see at home, so it’s important to set a positive example behind the wheel. Be sure to set a good one for them to follow! Reserve Your Spot Today! 👉 Sign Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EA5A92CA3FDC16-56018297-keeping#/ 📞 Questions? Contact P.O. Greg Garrett at 636-231-2200 or email ggarrett@washmo.gov Don’t miss this valuable opportunity tonight — see you there! 🚗💨 #TeenDrivers #SafeDriving #GDL #FirstImpact #WashMO #TeenSafety #DriveSafe #WHSBlueJays #SFBKnights

Spring projects completed or near completion. It has been a very busy spring!

Day Shift Summary. 5/12/2025. Dog at Large in area of Locust St. Subject arrested on outstanding warrants in the Washington Crossing center. Subject arrested by New Haven PD on an outstanding municipal warrant. Check the wellbeing requested in Southwinds Circle. Check the wellbeing requested on Statten Drive.

🚧 CONSTRUCTION NOTICE 🚧 Due to recent weather-related delays, including multiple rainouts, West Construction will be completing the remaining paving work on Highway 100 this week. Crews are scheduled to be on site Tuesday and Wednesday to finalize the project, weather permitting. There will be lane closures with flaggers to direct traffic during these times. Be cautious of workers and delays in this area. Please utilize alternate routes if possible.

Vaccinate your Pets! Rabies Clinic will be held this Thursday, May 15th from 3-5 pm. Clinic will be hosted by Animal Hospital of Washington located at 211 West 5th Street.

Shift Summary Nights 5-11-2025. Peace disturbance in the 600 Block of W. 5th Street. Parking violation in the 1300 Block of E. 6th. Suspicious person in the 100 Block of Elm Street. Property damage in the 1700 Block of A Roy Drive. Check the well-being in the 1400 Block of Jefferson Street. Assist Other police in the 5800 Block of Highway 100.

Day Shift Summary. 05-11-2025. Checked the well-being in the area of Highway 47 and Bieker. Alarm sounding in the area of Vossbrink. Everything checked out fine. Informational report in the area of West Main and Jefferson Street. Homeless activity in the area of the 500 block of MacArthur. Found property in the area of 1400 block of Huxel Drive. Responded to several parking violations, traffic stops. All in all a good day, Happy Mother's Day to all the moms!

Shift Summary Nights 5-10-2025. Trespassing in the area of the railroad tracks at the riverfront. Homeless activity/Trespassing in the 600 Block of Riverview Place. Suspicious Vehicle in the 100 Block of Elm Street. Vehicle crash report in the area of 5th/International. Vehicle crash report in the 1700 Block of A Roy Drive. Peace disturbance in the area of 22 Southwinds Circle. Lots of traffic enforcement and extra patrol at the riverfront.

Thank you to Chris Dunard and the Horticultural Class at Washington High School for growing this truckload of flowers for use around the parks/City.

Day Shift Summary 05-10-2025. 5th Street - A male subject was arrested for outstanding warrants during a traffic stop. 4th Street - motor vehicle crash. Assisted the Fire Department with a kitty stuck in the engine compartment of a vehicle. Kitty was safely rescued. 14th Street - A female subject was arrested for outstanding warrants during a traffic stop. Stealing - A Roy Drive ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT.

Shift Summary Nights. 5-9-2025. Peace Disturbance in the area of 9th/Sunnyside. C&I Driving complaint at the riverfront. Assist Motorist in the area of Highway 100/E. 5th. A harassment report was taken in the 900 Block of Glenn Avenue. Peace Disturbance in the 700 Block of Washington Square.

Franklin County Highway Department will be completely closing Old Highway 100 just east of the city limits because of road issues. Detour signs will be in place. Please avoid the area and follow for updates.

A MESSAGE FROM WASTE CONNECTIONS: City of Washington residents can use a personal container for their trash pickup if it is compatible with our trucks and it can be safely dumped. If a personal container is broken or damaged and can no longer be serviced with our truck, we will not replace it with another personal container. The damaged personal container will be replaced with one of our Waste Connections branded, blue carts in either a 95 gallon or 65-gallon capacity. Once again, the new contract starts on June 1st, however residents can use the new blue carts immediately. We apologize for any confusion or misunderstanding.

🌟 Don’t Miss These Upcoming Events in Washmo! 🌟 We’ve got a week full of events ahead, take a look at what’s coming up! 📅 May 10th – 5K Fun Run Join us at 8:00 a.m. at the Public Safety Building for the Washington Police Explorers 5K Fun Run! Proceeds will support sending youth members to a mock police academy. Whether you want to run or donate, your support makes a difference! 🔗 Sign up or donate here! Event Contact: P.O. Mindy Schmelz mschmelz@washmo.gov | 636-390-1050 📅 May 13th – First Impact Parent & Teen Driver Presentation Calling all parents and teens! Join us at the Public Safety Building from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to learn about Missouri’s Graduated Driver’s License Law and important safety tips for new drivers. 🔗 Sign up here! Event Contact: P.O. Greg Garrett ggarrett@washmo.gov | 636-390-1050 📅 May 15th – National Law Enforcement Memorial Week Ceremony Join us at the Public Safety Building from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. as we honor the memory of fallen officers. Event Contact: P.O. Greg Garrett ggarrett@washmo.gov | 636-390-1050 📅 May 16th – Cop on the Roof for Special Olympics Sgt. Kapustka will be raising money for Special Olympics by spending the day on the roof of Dunkin’ Donuts, from 6:00 a.m. to noon! T-shirts will be available for sale, or you can make a donation. Event Contact: Sgt. Joe Kapustka jkapustka@washmo.gov | 636-390-1084 📅 May 17th – 49th Annual Bicycle Safety Rodeo Registration is from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for bike safety activities at the Fairgrounds. Plus, get your child’s car seat checked or installed from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.! If you can't make it to the event and need a car seat check or installation, please contact our in-house installation tech to make an appointment. Rodeo Contact: Liz Broeker ebroeker@washmo.gov | 636-390-1057 Car Seat Contact: Stephanie Hellebusch shellebusch@washmo.gov | 636-390-1054 #Washmo #PoliceExplorers5K #FirstImpactMO #HonorTheFallen #DonutsAndDonations #BikeSafe #CarSeatSafety

FYI..... Franklin County Highway Department will be completely closing Old Highway 100 just east of the city limits because of road issues by end of the day today. Detour signs will be in place. Please avoid the area and follow for updates. City of Washington Emergency Management Agency

Summer is just around the corner! The Splashpad will open on Thursday, May 15, and will be open to use until the pool opens on Saturday, May 24.

Night Shift Summary. 5/8/2025. A domestic assault investigation resulted in an arrest. A subject was arrested as a result of a traffic stop for active warrants. Traffic Enforcement Building Checks Suspicious activity reported at Walmart. Suspicious activity reported in the 1000 Block of E 6th Street. Business alarm in 1000 Block of E 1st Street.

Day Shift Summary. 5/7/25. A motor vehicle crash occurred in the 400 block of E. 14th St. A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Stafford St. and W. 5th St. Check the well being conducted at the riverfront. Suspicious person in the area of Heritage Hills Dr. Suspicious person in the 100 block of W. Main St. A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Bluff Rd. and Vossbrink Dr. Fraud was reported at Police HQ. A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy 100 and West Pride Dr.