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Day Shift 02/05/25 Officers responded to the Phoenix Center II shopping center for an alarm sounding. Check the wellbeing Hwy 100 and Vossbrink. A derelict vehicle was reported in the 1300 block of E. 6th St. A check the wellbeing was conducted in the area of Hwy 100 and Bluff Rd. A check the wellbeing was conducted in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr. A motor vehicle accident was reported in the area of Hwy 100 and Jefferson. A check the wellbeing was conducted in the area of Phoenix Park Dr. A property damage was reported in the 1000 block of Esther.

Camp Washington 2025 registration opens soon! Registration for those in camp last summer (2024) opens next Tuesday, February 11 at 10 a.m. New campers' registration opens Tuesday, March 11, at 10 a.m. For details, visit www.washmoparksandrec.com

The Water Department will be working on a water main break in between Hwy 100 and 14th Street. Traffic will be down to one lane in this area.

Streamside buffers are important because they decrease pollution, control erosion, and provide vital habitats for wildlife. https://tinyurl.com/streamsidebuffers #SWPPP #washmo #farmBMP #waterwisewednesday

This good doggie was found in the area of Stafford Street and Fremont Street. If you know the owner, please have them contact us at 636-390-1050.

Assisted a motorist on Highway 100 at Washington Crossing. Assault reported on Eckelkamp Court. Subject was contacted at the Police Department and was found to have outstanding traffic warrants. Subject was arrested. Dog found running at large in the area of Stafford Street and Fremont Street. Dog was returned to owner. Non-injury traffic crash on Highway 100 at South Point Road.

Day Shift Summary 02/03/2025 Derelict vehicle reported in the area of the 200 block of High Street. Subject was stopped in the area of East 6th Street and Highway 47. Subject was found to have a suspended driving privilege and had outstanding traffic warrants. Subject was arrested. Found property turned in from Eckelkamp Court. Assisted EMS in the 500 block of Jefferson Street. Subject was left in care of EMS. Alarm on Pauwels Drive. Accidental. Non-injury private property traffic crash in the 900 block of High Street.

❗ NOTICE ❗ A Waste Connections Recycling Truck developed a hydraulic leak that could not be repaired out on the route. Additional Trucks will be dispatched tomorrow to complete the recycling route. Residents who were affected can leave their recycling out for pickup on Tuesday morning. Affected areas are highlighted in the included images.

Mark your calendars for two upcoming events - February 28 & March 1! WFD call summary Jan. 26- Feb. 1 1/26: alarm, Grand Ave. assist EMS, Country Club Bluffs alarm, Judy Ln. 1/27: alarm, Hwy 100 wires, South Point Rd. 1/28: mutual aid, New Haven-Berger vehicle accident, Hwy A vehicle accident, E. 6th St. 1/29: mutual aid, New Haven-Berger vehicle accident, Hwy 100 1/30: Village West Ct. 1/31: alarm, E. 8th St. alarm, Grand Ave. vehicle accident, Hwy 100 check area, 5th St. 2/01: assist EMS, Horn St. Professional Volunteer Service since 1852 #wfd #volunteerfiredepartment #washmo

Shift Summary Nights 2-2-2025 A larceny report was taken in the 1700 Block of A Roy Drive. Assist WFD in the 200 Block of State Street. Suspicious person in the 2000 Block of Eckelkamp Court. Check the well-being in the 500 Block of W. Front.

Officers responded to the area of Bernard and W. Main for a report of illegal dumping. A check the well being was conducted in the 400 block of W. 5th St. Officers responded to the area of the 1000 block of W. 5th for a report of a dog running at large. A traffic complaint was reported in the area of E. 5th and Willows Ct. A check the well being was conducted in the 3100 block of Phoenix Center.

Shift Summary Nights 2-1-2025 A male subject was arrested for domestic assault and resisting arrest in the 400 Block of Fremont Street. Assist Union PD with an investigation in the 900 Block of E. 5th. A report was taken for careless and reckless driving in the area of Highway 47 and Norwoood. A violation of Court order report was taken in the 2200 Block of Windcrest Court Harassment report in the 1900 Block of E. 5th. Keep the peace in the area of Southwinds Circle. Suspicious vehicle in the 4700 Block of Southpoint Road. Peace Disturbance in the 1400 Block of E. 5th. An assault report was taken at the riverfront. Found Property at the riverfront. Assist EMS several times. Numerous calls for careless and reckless driving vehicles coming into town on Highway 47. ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT.

Expect traffic delays on Jefferson Street between 8th Street and 10th Street due to construction. Contractor will be installing new sanitary sewer lateral across Jefferson Street. This work will take place Monday, February 3, starting early in the morning. Two-way traffic will be maintained with narrow lanes and flaggers. Use caution in this area and be aware of workers and flaggers. Please utilize alternative routes if possible.

Expect traffic delays on Jefferson Street between 8th Street and 10th Street due to construction. Contractor will be installing new sanitary sewer lateral across Jefferson Street. This work will take place Monday, February 3, starting early in the morning. Two-way traffic will be maintained with narrow lanes and flaggers. Use caution in this area and be aware of workers and flaggers. Please utilize alternative routes if possible.

Shift Summary 1-31-2025 Check the well-being in the 1900 Block of Rabbit Trail Drive. Service of court papers in the 2200 Block of Windcrest Court. Assault in the 4700 Block of Southpoint Road. During the above assault a male subject was taken into custody for Minor in Possession of Intoxicants. Assist MSHP in the 300 Block of Jefferson Street. ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT.

Day Shift 01/31/25 Assisted the fire department in the 600 block of E. 8th St. Assisted the fire department in the 400 block of Grand Ave. A fraud report was taken in the area of Creekside Place. A motor vehicle accident report was taken in the 100 block of W. Front St. A suspicious person was reported in the area of E. 3rd and Locust St. A parking violation was reported in the 100 block of W. Main St. Officers investigated a motor vehicle crash in the area of Hwy 47 and Hwy 100. During the investigation it was learned that the driver of one of the vehicles had an outstanding warrant. That driver was arrested for the outstanding warrant, traffic charges and DWI. Officers responded to the 300 block of Frank St. for an alarm sounding. Arrests do not imply guilt. All subjects arrested are innocent until proven guilty.

Great turnout for the second and final Parks & Recreation Master Plan Public Meeting/Open House. Planning Design Studio will present the final report to the City Council in April. Thank you for supporting the park system and the department!

Shift Summary - Nights 1/29/25 Threats were reported in the area of Sir Williams Ct. Check the well being was conducted in the 2800 block of Poolbrook Way. A private property motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Washington Corners. A verbal domestic was reported in the 900 block of E. 5th St. Officers responded to an alarm sounding in the area of Phoenix Center Dr.

Day Shift Summary 01/30/2025 Parking violation in the 100 block of Oak Street. Vehicle was moved. Assisted WFD with a call on Village West Court. Possible transformer fire. While assisting a motorist, made contact with a subject who had an outstanding warrant. The subject was arrested.

Thank you to our friends on Prairie View Court for the snacks, and happy birthday to Asst. Chief Skornia!