City of Washington - Information and news updates from the City of Washington, Missouri government.

Night Shift Summary. 6/19/25. Lost property was reported in the 900 block of Bieker Rd. Trespassing was reported in the area of 1800 Bedford Ln. A motor vehicle crash occurred in the 200 block of Lafayette St. Check the well being in the area of Krog Park.

Day Shift Summary 06/19/2025 Alarm in Washington Crossing. Accidental. Non-injury traffic crash on Highway 100 at Bluff Road. Non-injury traffic crash on Highway 100 at Vernaci Drive. Non-injury traffic crash on Lewis and Clark Drive at Washington Crossing. Assisted a motorist in Washington Corners. Checked on a subject that was walking in the street and was stumbling. Subject was contacted and was highly intoxicated. The subject was taken into protective custody. Alarm in Washington Crossing. Accidental.

Night Shift Summary. 6/18/25. Traffic complaint in the area of Ronsick Field. Open door located in the 5000 block of Dawson Dr. Found wallet located in the 900 block of Don Ave. Threats were reported in the 900 block of E. 1st St. A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 800 block of Wilshire Dr. Homeless activity in the area of Main St. and Elm St. Assisted WFD in the 1100 block of James St. with an alarm sounding.

Day Shift Summary 06/18/2025 Stealing reported in the 6000 block of Highway 100. Items stolen off vehicles overnight. Private property non-injury traffic crash in Washington Square. Removed hazards from the roadway on Highway 100 at Steutermann Road. Stealing reported in the 1900 block of East 5th Street. Subject who was caught stealing items was arrested. Stealing reported in the 1800 block of Highway A. Items stolen off of vehicles. Assisted a motorist in the area of Highway A and Highway 100.

Shift Summary Nights 6-17-2025 Vehicle crash report in the area of Highway 47/Highway 100. Vehicle crash report in the area of Highway 47/Washington Crossing. Check the well-being in the area of Highway 100/Bluff Road. A report for driving without a valid license in the area of Highway A/Expedition Dr. Suspicious vehicle in the 300 Block of W. 5th. Officer was bitten by a dog in the area of Norwood Court. Endangering the well-fare of a child report taken in the area of Norwood Court.

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Day Shift Summary. 06/17/2025 Business alarm sounding in the 900 block of East 1st Street. Vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 100 and Highway A. Vehicle crash in the area of West 2nd and Olive Street. Vehicle crash in the area of East 5th and Madison Avenue. Fraud was reported in the 700 block of West 6th Street. Vehicle crash in the area of Highway 100 and High Street.

Enjoy the music from the Washington Brass Band this Friday, June 20 at the Main Park Pavilion. This FREE concert in the park will take place from 7:00-9:00 pm. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs!

Shift Summary Nights 6-16-2025. Assist motorist in the area of Highway 100/Highway 47. Vehicle crash report in the area of Stafford and 5th. Check the well-being in the 1000 Block of E. 5th. Report of Careless and reckless driving in the 1200 Block of E. 3rd. Vehicle crash report in the area of Highway 100/Southpoint Road. Peace Disturbance in the area of Shamrock Place.

Day Shift Summary. 06/16/25. Officers investigated a motor vehicle accident near Hwy 100 and Hwy A. Officers investigated a motor vehicle accident near Jefferson and E. 14th St. Officers investigated a motor vehicle accident near E. 14th St. and Blue Jay. A subject was arrested on a stealing case in the area of Cecilia Dr. and Brookview. A found property report was taken in the 2000 block of Phoenix Center Dr. A check the well being was conducted in the 1400 block of Jefferson St. A leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident was investigated in the 300 block of E. Main St. Officers investigated a motor vehicle accident in the 500 block of Madison Ave. All subjects arrested are innocent until proven guilty.

Join us at the Library Wednesday, June 18th at 10:00 a.m. for "The Wizard of Oz” Follow the yellow brick road to Elsenpeter Marionettes nostalgic presentation. Before you go “Defying Gravity” with “Wicked,” revisit the classic tale. All Ages

100 Days 100 Miles runs from JUNE 16 to SEPTEMBER 23. Washington Public Library is partnering with Scenic Regional Library and Missouri Extensions to promote healthy living. Pickup a tracking sheet at the library or visit the website - https://www.washmolib.org/100-miles-100-days/ . Color in a section of the tracking sheet for every 20 minutes you exercise. When they are all filled in, bring it back to your local library for a free water bottle and a chance to win a FitBit Charge 6!

Day Shift Summary 06/15/2025 Alarm in Washington Square. Accidental by employee. Cat stuck inside of the hood of a vehicle on Wenona Court. Officers helped get the cat out and the homeowner kept the cat. Assisted EMS with an intoxicated subject who had fallen on the sidewalk. Subject refused EMS and had a family member pick them up.

Night Shift Summary. 6/14/25. Check the well being conducted in the 200 block of Rand St. A civil issue was reported in the 1700 block of E. 5th St. A male was issued a summons for careless and reckless driving in the area of Elbert Dr. Check the well being conducted in the area of Southwinds Dr.

Day Shift Summary 06/14/2025 Dog running at large in the 300 block of Fair Street. Dog was returned to owner. Non-injury traffic crash on Highway 100 at Bedford Center Drive. Dog in a vehicle in the 100 block of East 5th Street. Dog was not in distress and owner was on scene. Dog in a vehicle in the 1900 block of East 5th Street. Dog was not in distress and owner was on scene. Dog in a vehicle in the 200 block of Elm Street. Dog was not in distress and owner was on scene.

Day Shift Summary. 6/13/2025 Jacob’s Legacy management called to report a delayed shoplifting incident that occurred earlier this week. Assisted St. Charles PD with an investigation. Homeless persons checked on throughout the day. Traffic enforcement activities. Officers attended training

Thank You to Sue Blesi for her fascinating talk about her book on "Hangings and Lynchings in Franklin County." This event was sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Forecasted rain and thunderstorms will prevent the pool from opening today, Friday the 13th. We hope to see you and the sunshine tomorrow at the pool.

Pablo Picasso was the featured in this week's Discovering Great Artist's workshop for ages 9-14. They made some amazing self portraits using Picasso's cubism style.

Join us Friday 13 @ 1:30 pm for a summer dance party. We'll make some noise with homemade noise makers and have a little party. This event is for families.