City offices, landfill and recycling center will be closed January 1 for New Year's Day.
Curbside collection will run on a modified schedule:
🗑️ Thursday, Jan 1 pickups → Friday, Jan 2
🗑️ Friday, Jan 2 → Saturday, Jan 3
Please have your items curbside by 5:30 a.m. on your adjusted collection day.
Thank you for your cooperation, and warm wishes for a safe, joyful New Year from the City of Washington! ✨
As we celebrate the holiday season, the Washington Police Department extends warm wishes to our community. We are thankful for your continued trust, support, and partnership throughout the year.
During this season of reflection, we are reminded of the values that guide our daily efforts: integrity, professionalism, service to our community, leadership, and open communication. Together, these principles help us build strong relationships and keep our community safe and secure to make our city a great place to live, work, and play.
May your holidays be filled with joy, peace, and time spent with loved ones. Please celebrate safely, look out for one another, and know that we are always here to serve.
Night Shift Summary 12-24-25
Responded to a traffic Crash in the area of Hwy 100 and A Roy Drive.
Handled a peace Disturbance in the area of Southwinds.
Took a report of leaving the scene of an accident was reported in the 5700 block of Steutermann Road.
We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas Eve filled with good cheer, warm weather, and safe travels! Happy Holidays!!
Night Shift Summary 12/23/25
A leaving the scene motor vehicle crash was reported in the 300 block of W. 5th St.
A suspicious person was reported in the 400 block of Jefferson St.
Assisted EMS with a sick case in the area of Washington Crossing.
A private property motor vehicle crash occurred in the 900 block of Bieker Rd.
Assisted EMS with a sick case in the 600 block of Nora St.
Trespassing was reported in the 200 block of Jefferson St.
Responded for a sick case in the 300 block of W. 5th St.
Assisted WFD with an unlawful burn in the 600 block of E. 7th St.
Day Shift Summary 12/22/2025
Report of dogs barking in the 600 block of Locust Street. The dogs were brought inside.
Checked on a derelict vehicle in Washington Corners.
Parking violation in the 200 block of West 4th Street. Subject was contacted to move the vehicle.
Derelict vehicle was towed from the 600 block of Horn Street.
Derelict vehicle was towed from Southwinds Circle.
Peace disturbance reported in the 900 block of East 6th Street. Subjects causing the disturbance left.
Hazards removed from the roadway on Highway 47 at Blue Jay Drive.
Checked the well being of a subject on A. Roy Drive. We were able to get the subject a ride to a medical facility.
A verbal domestic report was taken in the 600 block of Washington Ave.
A domestic assault report was taken in the area of Lion's Lake.
Officers assisted WAAD with an accidental poisoning in the area of Southwinds Circle Drive.
A vehicle crash report was taken in the area of W 5th Street and Stafford Street.
Report of a suspicious male subject in the area of Krog Park.
A stealing report was taken from the 1700 block of A Roy Drive.
A subject responded to the Washington PD to report fraud.
A male subject was arrested in the 1300 block of Southwinds Circle Drive for Domestic Assault as well as several active warrants.
Officers applied a tourniquet to a female subject that sustained a large laceration in the 200 block of Rand Street.
A report was taken in the 900 block of E 5th Street for threats and harassment.
A suspicious male was reportedly canvassing a parking lot in the area of 1700 A Roy Drive.
A suspicious female subject was reported inside of a business acting strange in the 1000 block of E 5th Street.
A leaving the scene crash was reported in the 1100 block of W 5th Street.
Two suspicious subjects were located at the rear of a business in the area of Phoenix Center Drive after hours and were moved along.
Officers assisted Washington Fire Department with reported smoke coming from a building in the 100 block of E 5th Street.
An intoxicated female subject was taken into protective custody in the area of W 7th Street and Louis Street.
A deer was struck in the area of Jefferson Street and 14th Street.
A vehicle crash report was taken in the area of High Street and Westridge Drive.
A trespassing report was taken in the 1700 block of Walmart.
Day Shift Summary. 12/21/25
Officers responded to the 900 block of W. 14th St. for an alarm sounding.
A suspicious person was reported in the 200 block of Jefferson St.
A derelict vehicle was reported in the 400 block of Dubois.
Officers investigated a motor vehicle accident on Highway 100 near Rabbit Trail Dr.
A leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident was reported in the area of the 500 block of E. 5th St.
Officers responded to the Phoenix Center 2 area for a private property motor vehicle accident.
A suspicious person was reported in the area of Hwy 47 and 14th St.
A check the wellbeing was conducted in the area of E. 8th and Highway 47.
A check the wellbeing was conducted in the area of 14th St. and Marbach.
A stealing was reported in the area of the Washington Crossing shopping center.
Happy Holidays!
Day Shift Summary 12/20/25
Hazards were reported in the roadway in the 2000 block of E. 9th St.
A suspicious vehicle was reported in the area of 5th St. and Elm St.
A motor vehicle accident was reported in the area of Hwy 47 and Washington Crossing.
A dog was found running in the area of Hwy 100 and Hwy A. A picture was posted on Facebook.
A motor vehicle accident was reported in the area of Hwy 100 and Rabbit Trail.
A property damage was reported in the 700 block of W. 5th St.
A peace disturbance was reported in the 300 block of Mclean Ave.
Day Shift Summary 12/19/25
Assisted the fire department with a report of lines down in the 1200 block of E. 6th St.
A derelict vehicle was reported on private property in the area of Hwy 100 and Bluff Rd.
Officers investigated a motor vehicle accident in the 800 block of Rainbow.
A check the well being was requested in the 500 block of Cedar St.
A motor vehicle accident was investigated on the area of Hwy 47 and 8th St.
A suspicious vehicle was reported in the area of Jefferson St. and Hwy 100.
Officers investigated a motor vehicle accident in the area of Hwy 47 and 8th St.
A report was taken over the phone for lost or stolen license plates.
A stealing report was taken in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr.
Suspicious persons were reported in the 1900 block of Vernaci.
Suspicious person were reported in the area of 7th and Louis.
A motor vehicle accident was reported in the 700 block of Horn St.
Library staff and volunteers worked hard Wednesday morning to assemble the Smithsonian Exhibit: Voices & Votes: Democracy in America. This exhibit will be on the 2nd floor of the library. It opens for viewing on Saturday December 20 and runs through January 30, 2026.
Night Shift Summary 12/18/2025
Subject reported a road rage incident on Highway 100 near Bedford Center Drive.
Suspicious vehicles reported on Norwood Trailer Court. Owners of the vehicles were contacted and they had reason to be in the area.
Report of wind damaging property in the 4000 block of Highway 47. Owners were advised.
Two subjects arguing causing a peace disturbance in the 600 block of West 5th Street. They were told to be nice and they agreed to leave each other alone.
Night Shift Summary 12/17/2025
Subject who was a suspect on a stealing case was identified and arrested.
Assisted EMS on Crewe Court. Two patients were left in care of EMS.
Alarm on Don Avenue. Accidental by employee,
Subject was stopped in the area of Highway 100 and Phoenix Center Drive for a traffic violation. Subject was found to not have a valid license and was arrested.
Night Shift Summary. Date:12-16-2025
An assault was reported in the area of Vernaci Drive.
A male subject was arrested for DWI.
A traffic crash occurred in the 700 block of Horn Street.
Arrests do not imply guilt.
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Day Shift Summary. 12/16/25
Officers responded to the landfill for a report of a subject leaving without paying. He returned.
Officers responded to the lobby of the police department to meet with a subject who had questions.
A vehicle was recovered from the Missouri River.
Officers responded to the 100 block of E. 2nd St. for a report of a derelict vehicle.
A stealing was reported in the 5800 block of Hwy 100.
Officer responded to the 300 block of Olive St. for a report of a derelict vehicle.
A property damage was reported in the 2000 block of Phoenix center. A subject was arrested for the property damage and the stealing from Highway 100.
Officer responded to Hwy 100 and Pottery Rd. for a report of a motor vehicle accident.
Officers responded to Jefferson and 14th for a report of a motor vehicle accident.
Officers responded to Highway 47 and 5th St. for a report of a leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident.
A check the well being was conducted in the 1100 block of Cherry Ln.
All subjects arrested are innocent until proven guilty.
Join the Washington Police Department and ThinkFirst Missouri on January 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Washington Public Safety Building (301 Jefferson Street).
This FREE program is for parents/guardians of new teen drivers and teens getting their permit or license. Learn about Missouri’s GDL Law and get tips to help teens develop safe driving habits—avoiding distractions, buckling up, and making smart choices behind the wheel.
👉 Register here:
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For more information, please contact Washington High School SRO Greg Garrett (#263) at 636-231-2200 or ggarrett@washmo.gov
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Bonus: Teens can also use the FREE reality-based driving simulator at the Franklin County Juvenile Office in Union. Contact Nikki Holdmeier at 636-583-7333 or nikki.holdmeier@courts.mo.gov to learn more or schedule a session.
Empower teens to drive safely—knowledge and practice save lives!
