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Day Shift Summary 02/19/25 Officers responded to the 2200 block of Martina and investigated a motor vehicle accident. A civil issue was handled in the area of Hwy 100 and Huxel Dr. A subject was arrested for domestic assault in the area of Bieker Rd and Valley Trailer Ct. Officer assisted with a child custody exchange in the area of Lafayette and W. 5th St. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty.

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Good morning! The library is open today, Wednesday, February 19.

❄ NOTICE ❄ Due to last night's snowfall and in the interest of the safety of drivers and the general public, Waste Connections trucks will not be running today, Wednesday, February 19. Waste Connections will dispatch extra trucks tomorrow, Thursday, February 20. Residents are asked to place their trash out for pick up on their regularly scheduled day for the remainder of the week. Wednesday trash collection will take place on Thursday.

Cold Weather Advisory! We are in a cold weather advisory beginning tonight at 9:00PM and lasting until Thursday at 12:00PM. Please use caution if you must be outdoors. City of Washington Emergency Management Agency

Shift Summary - Nights 2/18/25 A leaving the scene motor vehicle crash occurred in the 1400 block of W. 5th St. A verbal domestic occurred in the 100 block of Johnson St. During the investigation a female was arrested on a fugitive warrant. A suspicious person was reported in the 1400 block of W. 5th St. A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 300 block of Stafford St. Animal complaint in the area of Sandra Ln. ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT

Maintaining a natural buffer between developed land and adjacent waterways will reduce the amount of sediment and other harmful substances in stormwater runoff, will diminish erosion and help stabilize slopes, and allow for the conservation of wildlife habitat along waterways. #buffersarebest #SWPPP #washmo #waterwisewednesday

Day Shift Summary 02/18/2025 Assisted a motorist in the area of Highway 100 at Highway 47. Derelict vehicle on Monticello Drive. Stealing reported in the 5000 block of Highway 100. Subject was contacted sleeping in a vehicle on Washington Crossing. Subject was found to have outstanding warrants and was in possession of drugs. Subject was arrested. Open door located at a business on Bedford Center Drive. Management was contacted. Assisted EMS in the 200 block of West 2nd Street. Subject left in care of EMS.

Due to inclement weather, we are cancelling this afternoon's Legos Club. Thank you for your understanding.

The library is open today, Tuesday, February 18.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY! We are in a winter weather advisory until tomorrow morning at 6:00AM. Main round of the storm should be entering our area around 3:00PM. Bitter cold temperatures lasting through the remainder of the week. If you must travel today, please use extreme caution! City of Washington Emergency Management Agency

Shift Summary - Nights 2/17/25 Assisted EMS in the 100 block of Wenona Dr. Fraud was reported in the area of Sir Williams Ct. Suspicious activity was reported in the area of Elbert Dr. A verbal domestic was reported in the 500 block of W. 5th St. A peace disturbance was reported in the 4700 block of South Point Rd. Assisted EMS in the 2600 block of E. 5th St.

Winter is back! Local businesses, are your fire sprinkler systems ready for the extreme temperatures? Resources are available through the NFSA & the NFPA: https://nfsa.org/fire-sprinkler-freeze-protection/ City of Washington Emergency Management Agency

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from midnight tonight and lasting until 6:00AM Wednesday morning. Winter weather arriving in our area overnight and in the morning with the heavy portion of the snow being tomorrow afternoon and lasting till early Wednesday morning. Dangerous cold temperatures in our area with the storm as well as after the snow has passed our area. City of Washington Emergency Management Agency

Day Shift Summary 02/17/2025 Assisted WFD with a fire on Bradford Court. Dog was located in the 1500 block of East 5th Street. Dog was brought to the PD where the owner came and picked it up. Parking violation reported on Locust Street near Maple Valley Court. Derelict vehicle reported in the 5000 block of Highway 100. Assisted EMS in the 1600 block of High Street. Subject was left in care of EMS.

Shift Summary Nights 2-16-2025 Suspicious vehicle at the riverfront. Vehicle crash report in the 300 Block of Fair Street. A female was arrested on outstanding warrants in the 5800 Block of Highway 100. ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT.

City offices are closed on February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day. This will not affect this week's curbside service.

Shift Summary Dayshift 2-16-2025 Peace Disturbance in the 400 Block of Dubois Street Assisted another law enforcement agency in the area of Highway 47/Steutermann Road. Animal complaint in the 1200 Block of Jefferson Street. Harassment report in the 2000 Block of Washington Crossing.

Day Shift 02/15/25 Officers responded to the 900 block of E. 5th St. for a dog running at large. It was found and returned to it's owner. Officers assisted EMS in the 1200 block of Caroline Dr. A property damage report was taken near the mainstage area of the fairgrounds. Someone had driven through the grass. Officers responded to Valley Trailer Ct. for a report of a peace disturbance. Someone turned in a license plate to the police department. The license plate was reported as lost or stolen from Pacific. A harassment was reported in the 1000 block of W. 5th St. A suspicious person was reported in the 2700 block of Earth Crest Dr.

Shift Summary Nights 2-15-2025 Assist Street Department with stop signs at Highway 47/Highway 100. Vehicle crash report in the area of Highway 47/100 Vehicle crash report in the area of Highway 100/ Southpoint Road A male subject was arrested for Minor in Possession in the 600 Block of W. 9th. Several business alarm calls. **REMINDER** If you are a driving a vehicle and you come upon an intersection that the electric signal lights are either on 4 way flashing red or they are not working at all, it isn't a sign to drive however you would like to drive. Intersections at these times should be treated as a 4 way stop intersection. ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT.