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Day Shift Summary. 4/14/25 A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy 47 and E. 8th St. A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy 100 and E. 5th St. A male was arrested on fugitive warrants at Police HQ. An informational report was completed in the area of Phoenix Center Dr. A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy 100 and Hwy A. A trespass warning was issued in the 2000 block of Youngfield Cr. ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT.

Night Shift Summary 04/14/2025 Homeless activity in the 400 block of Lafayette Street. Subject was asked to move along. Alarm in Washington Corners. Accidental. Deer struck on Highway 100 near Recreation Drive.

Book discussion of "The Flower Sisters" On Wednesday April 16, @ 6pm in the library's meeting room.

Save the date for our annual bike safety rodeo and car seat safety check on May 17th!

The Coffee with the Mayor Leadership Series will resume on Tuesday, April 15th, at 8:00 AM in the City of Washington Council Chambers. Our guest speaker will be Washington City Administrator Darren Lamb, who will host a presentation about the renewal of both our Capital Improvement and Transportation ½-cent sales taxes. We hope to see you there! https://www.washmo.gov/article/2107173

The Library is now stocking WhaZoodle!s - kids can explore a world of podcasts, music, short stories and more on an easy-to-use speaker. No Wi-Fi, downloads, or extra pieces necessary. Whazoodle!s are two-week checkouts. For more information, click here: https://www.playaway.com/our-products/whazoodle/all To browse the library's WhaZoodle! collection and place holds: bit.ly/42pSNP1

Night Shift Summary. 4/13/2025. Bottom Dollar Car Wash - A homeless subject was located and offered assistance but she refused. She was moved along. HWY A & Steutermann Road - Peace Disturbance/Drug Arrest A disturbance was called in at the above intersection . Contact made with both parties. One subject was found to have a large amount of methamphetamine in his possession and placed under arrest. Locust Street/E 8th Street - Leaving the Scene of an Accident Subject called to report a vehicle had backed into his residence causing damage and left the scene. Investigation to continue. Business Alarm in Washington Corners C&I Driving reported at the riverfront area. Building checks/Report writing/ traffic complaints/report writing and follow ups.

Shift Summary Days 4-13-2025. Derelict Vehicle in the 1900 Block of Washington Crossing. Trespassing report in the 2200 Block of Highway A. Check the well-being in the 700 Block of Fulton. Suspicious vehicle in the 1000 Block of Bieker Road. Assist Children's Division in the 900 Block of E. 5th. A larceny report was taken in the 1700 Block of A Roy Drive. Another larceny report was taken in the 1700 Block of A Roy Drive. Different suspect/different time. A female was arrested for shoplifting in the 1700 Block of A Roy Drive. Not related to the above 2 cases. ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT.

Night Shift Summary. 04/12/25. Officers responded to the area of 9th and Schaper for a report of a subject who was stranded and needed assistance getting back to Kentucky. That assistance was provided. A property damage was reported in the 700 block of Fremont. A check the wellbeing was requested and conducted in the area of Hwy 100 and Vernaci. Officers assisted EMS in the 1800 block of High St. Officers assisted the fire department in the area of Hwy 47 and Beiker Rd. A leave the scene of a motor vehicle accident was reported in the area of 14th St. and Marbach. A subject wanted for questioning was taken into custody in the area of Hwy 100 and Washington Corners. All subjects arrested are innocent until proven guilty.

Shift Summary Days 4-12-2025. Domestic assault report taken in the 200 Block of E. 5th. Fraud Report taken in the 2100 Block of Martina Drive. Leaving the scene report taken in the 1300 Block of South Lakeshore Dr. Parking violation in the 300 Block of Elm. Harassment report in the 200 Block of Elm. Vehicle crash report in the area of Highway 100/Highway A. Check the well-being of a subject on the Missouri River Bridge.

Night Shift Summary. 04/12/25 Officers responded to Hwy 47 and Steutermann Rd for a report of a motor vehicle accident with no injuries. Officers responded to Hwy A and the city limits for a report of a suspicious person. A solicitor with no permit was reported in the 300 block of Washington Heights Dr. Officers responded to Old Hwy 100 and the city limits for a report of a suspicious person. Officers assisted a motorist in the area of Hwy 100 and Jefferson St. Assisted Washington Area Ambulance in the area of Southpoint Rd and Hwy 100.

Shift Summary Days 4-11-2025. Leaving the scene crash report in the area of Washington Crossing. Vehicle crash report in the area of Highway 100/Rabbit Trail Drive. A larceny report was taken in the 2000 Block of Washington Crossing. A peace disturbance report was taken in the 600 Block of W. 7th. Check the well-being in the area of W. 10th Street. Assist EMS in the 1100 Block of Washington Square. Peace Disturbance in the 3000 Block of Phoenix Park Drive. Leaving the scene crash report in the 600 Block of Market Street. A male subject was arrested for driving while revoked in the 400 Block of Jefferson. ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT.

Thank you to our friends at Neighborhood Reads for the lovely gift bags to celebrate National Library Week. We are very grateful!

Night Shift Summary 04/10/2025 Peace disturbance in the 2000 block of Ashton Hills Drive. Subjects were asked to keep it down. Alarm in Washington Corners. Accidental by employee. Assisted a motorist on Highway 100 at East 5th Street. Parking violation reported in the 800 block of East 5th Street. Vehicle owner was contacted.

We continue to make progress on park projects this week.

Day Shift Summary. 4/10/25. Property damage was reported in the area of Berger Park. A vehicle was towed from the roadway in the area of Hwy 100 and E. 5th St. An informational report was completed in the 400 block of 14th St. A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy 100 and Bedford Center Dr. A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy 100 and E. 5th St. Homeless activity in the 900 block of Don Ave. Assisted EMS with a sick case in the 1800 block of Kaleb Ct. Day Shift Summary. 4/10/25. Property damage was reported in the area of Berger Park. A vehicle was towed from the roadway in the area of Hwy 100 and E. 5th St. An informational report was completed in the 400 block of 14th St. A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy 100 and Bedford Center Dr. A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy 100 and E. 5th St. Homeless activity in the 900 block of Don Ave. Assisted EMS with a sick case in the 1800 block of Kaleb Ct. Homeless activity in the area of Kingsland Dr. Check the well being conducted in the 100 block of E. 4th St. A male was arrested for driving while suspended in the area of Clark Dr. and Kayla Ct. Assisted WFD with wires down in the 600 block of Blue Jay Dr. ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT

The City of Washington will be hosting an E-cycle Recycling event on Saturday, April 19!

Night Shift Summary. 04/09/2025. Leaving the scene crash reported on Washington Crossing. Suspect vehicle was a black sedan. Solicitor reported in the 200 block of High Street. Subject was contacted and advised to go to City Hall and get a solicitors permit and a copy of the do not contact list. Subject was stopped for a traffic violation in the 600 block of Stafford Street. Subject was found to have a Revoked driving status and was arrested. Received a report of a subject lying down in a yard in the 500 block of High Street. Subject was contacted and was intoxicated. Subject was also found to have outstanding warrants and was arrested.

Day Shift Summary. 4/9/25 A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy 47 and Hwy 100. Fraud was reported in the area of Washington Crossing. A civil standby was conducted in the 800 block of James St. Trespassing was reported in the area of Phoenix Center Dr. Stealing was reported in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr. Assisted EMS in the 600 block of Roosevelt Dr. A motor vehicle crash occurred in the 1200 block of Jefferson St.

The Easter Bunny is coming to town. Bring your kids, grandkids, or neighbors to this FREE event on Saturday, April 12, at 9am Sharp! See the attached flyer for more information.