Night Shift Summary. 10/23/25:
A suspicious vehicle was reported in the area of Phoenix Center.
Suspicious activity was reported in the area of Elbert Dr.
Stealing was reported in the area of Phoenix Center.
A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy 100 and E. 5th St.
Harassment was reported in the area of Steamboat Dr.
A female was arrested on a fugitive warrant in the 2200 block of E. 5th St. during a traffic stop.
ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT
Day Shift Summary 10/23/2025
Dogs running at large in the area of West 6th Street and Cedar Street. Owner was located and came to pick them up.
Homeless subject was found sleeping in the restrooms at the riverfront. Subject was issued a summons and advised that was against park rules.
Non-injury traffic crash on Highway 100 at Bedford Center Drive.
Subject was stopped in the area of Highway 47 and Madison Avenue. Subject was found to have an outstanding warrant and was arrested.
Subject came into the Police Department to report a fraud. Subject said someone claiming to be a police officer called them and told them they had an outstanding warrant. They were told to go to Walmart and send money so they would not be arrested.
Violation of a court order was reported in the area of Highway 100 at Bluff Road.
Non-injury traffic crash on Vernaci Drive.
Subject was stopped in the area of West 5th at Dubois Street. Subject was found to have an outstanding warrant and was arrested.
Please do not believe anyone who asks you to send them money over the phone. This is a scam!
Day Shift Summary 10/22/2025
Suspicious person acting strangely reported on Vernaci Drive. Subject was contacted and found to be driving while intoxicated and driving while suspended. The subject was arrested.
Subject called with questions about purchasing a vehicle.
Subject reported that they lost their phone either on Jefferson Street or on Vernaci Drive. Subject later called back and said they located their phone.
Derelict vehicle reported in the 500 block of Madison Avenue.
Report of a child locked in a vehicle in the 900 block of West 14th Street. Vehicle was opened and the child was fine.
Report of a purse that was stolen in Washington Crossing.
Night Shift Summary. 10/21/25
A property damage was reported in the 400 block of Hill St.
A subject reported a civil issue in the 1000 block of Don Ave.
Day Shift Summary. Date: 10-21-2025
Checked on some subjects in the area of Schnucks, they were fine.
Traffic crash in the area of 14th and Stafford.
Found dog in the area of MacArthur and returned it to owner.
Traffic crash Steutermann and Hwy 47.
Male subject arrested for driving while revoked.
Arrests do not imply guilt.
Night Shift Summary. 10/20/25
A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 600 block of W. 7th St.
A subject was arrested in the area of E. 14th St. and Marbach Dr. during a verbal domestic investigation. The subject was arrested for outstanding warrants.
A check the well being was conducted in the 400 block of E. 14th St.
Officers responded to the 800 block of Washington Corners for an alarm sounding.
A misc. juvenile report was taken in the 300 block of Williams St.
A subject was taken into protective custody and transported to the hospital for a psychiatric evaluation. This occurred in the 3400 block of Maplecrest.
A peace disturbance was reported in the area of 9th and Klingsick.
Officers responded to the 1900 block of Mike Alan Dr. to assist EMS.
All subjects arrested are innocent until proven guilty.
Day Shift Summary. Date: 10-20-2025
A stealing was reported in the 1800 block of Hwy A.
Traffic crash on A Roy drive.
A report of a person looking in cars was reported on A Roy drive. Contact was made with subject, no concerns.
A stealing was reported in the area of A Roy drive.
Property damage in the 200 block of Main Street.
Traffic crash in the area of Highway 100 and Pottery Road.
Join the City of Washington and Los Cabos this Thursday (October 23) for a Dine-to-Donate event benefiting the Franklin County Area United Way!
Enjoy a great meal while supporting a great cause — we can’t wait to see you there!
October 19-25 and National Friends of the Library week. We love our Friends! They raised $23,700 in their 2025 Fiscal Year, sold inexpensive used books to the community, supported community literacy and sponsored programs and library purchases throughout the year. They add the extra Wow factor that supports great programs, such as the Yule Tide Ball, Family Reading Night, Nitro Joe and much more. https://www.washmolib.org/friends-of-the-library/
Night Shift Summary. 10/18/25:
A suspicious person was reported in the 2600 block of E. 5th St.
A suspicious person was reported in the 900 block of Bieker Rd.
Assisted EMS with a sick case in the 500 block of E. 5th St.
A peace disturbance was reported in the 500 block of W. Front St.
A female was arrested on fugitive warrants in the area of E. 5th St. and Henry St.
An assault was reported in the 600 block of W. 5th St.
A male was taken into protective custody in the 600 block of W. 5th St.
Check the well-being was conducted in the area of Phoenix Center Dr.
ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT
Night Shift Summary. 10/17/25:
Trespassing was reported in the area of Phoenix Center Dr.
A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy 47 and E. 5th St.
Assisted Sullivan PD with an investigation in the 400 block of Michelle Dr.
Harassment was reported in the 600 block of Steamboat Dr.
Hazards were reported in the area of Westlink Dr.
A verbal domestic was reported in the 5000 block of Dawson Dr.
A peace disturbance was reported in the 200 block of Fair St.
A male was arrested at WPD on fugitive warrants.
ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT
Day Shift Summary 10/19/2025
Hazards removed from the roadway in the 700 block of Jefferson Street.
Homeless subject was contacted in the 1000 block of East 8th Street and asked to move along.
Minor injury crash between a vehicle and a bicycle on Bieker Road at Lexington Lane.
Animal running at large reported in the 500 block of West 2nd Street.
Night Shift Summary. Date: 10-16-2025
Male subject was issued a trespass warning in the 1000 block of East 5th.
Missing persons report in the area of Locust Street. Subject was located and all is well.
Assisted WAAD in the area of Fremont Street.
Traffic crash in the area of Highway 100 and Rabbit Trail.
Join us Sunday, October 26th, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the Washington Police Department’s Annual First Responder Trunk or Treat! We’ll have a great lineup of local first responders and community partners — and we’ve added some new participants since our last post!
Agencies & Organizations Attending:
Washington Police Department
Washington Fire Department
City of Washington Emergency Management
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
Pacific Police Department
ARCH Air Medical Services
Warren County Ambulance District
Boles Fire Protection District
Patriot Towing
Sturm’s Towing
Franklin County CRUSH
Chief Mason Griffith Foundation
Dry Creek Bloodhounds
Mike Christie State Farm Insurance
We’re still welcoming additional agencies and first responder–related organizations! If you’d like to participate, please contact SRO Greg Garrett #263 at ggarrett@washmo.gov no later than October 23rd.
This family-friendly event is a great way for kids to meet your local first responders, explore emergency vehicles up close, and enjoy some Halloween fun in a safe environment. We can’t wait to see everyone there!
➡️DROP to your hands & knees
➡️COVER your head & neck with your hands & arms under a table or desk if you can
➡️HOLD ON until the shaking stops
Now would be a good time to think about getting or double checking your emergency supplies kit. See a little information and ideals from the National Fire Protection Association.
City of Washington Emergency Management Agency
Night Shift Summary. 10-15-2025
A stealing report in the area of A Roy Drive.
Checked on a female subject in the area of Burnside.
Met with a male subject about items possibly stolen on Lexington Lane.
Alarm sounding in the 600 block of International Ave.
A female subject was arrested for trespassing in the area of A Roy drive.
Arrests do not imply guilt.
