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Day Shift Summary 10/24/2024 Alarm in the 900 block of West 14th Street. Accidental by employee. Non-injury private property crash on Washington Crossing. Peace disturbance in the area of Ashton Hills Court. Subject was asked to keep it down. Assisted EMS with a subject on Elbert Drive. Assisted EMS with a subject in the 1600 block of High Street. Parking violation in the 300 block of Elm Street. Subject moved the vehicle.

With Halloween coming up next Thursday, now is a good time to think about some good safety tips to keep everyone safe. City of Washington Emergency Management

Shift Summary - Nights 10/22/24 A peace disturbance was reported in the 1500 block of Camp St. Alarm sounding in the area of Phoenix Center Dr. A suspicious person was reported in the area of Washington Square. A male was issued a summons for driving while suspended in the area of Phoenix Center Dr.

Consider leaving some of your leaves in garden beds to provide a haven for invertebrates and pollinators. The leaves provide shelter and moisture and help suppress the weeds. By keeping leaves out of the street and out of the storm drains, you will help reduce flooding and reduce water pollution. #leavetheleaves #leavessavethebees #SWPPP #washmo #waterwisewednesday

Day Shift Summary 10/23/2024 Assisted another agency in locating a wanted person on Whispering Oaks Drive. Subject was located and arrested. Subject was net fishing at Lion's Lake and was advised of the ordinance. Non-injury traffic crash on Highway 100 at High Street. Subject reported a fraud in Washington Crossing. Non-injury private property crash on Blue Jay Drive.

Thank you to the Washington High School Sophomore's who participated in a Service Learning Day today by painting fence rails and gates at the Fairgrounds, street sign posts, and trash cans in the downtown area!

10/22/2024 Dayshift Summary Fraud reported in the 300 Block of High St. Stealing complaint handled at Fastrip Southpoint Code Enforcement activities handled, derelict vehicle towed in 600 Block of W 8th Property damage reported to a business on East 5th St Private property crash investigation Assisted other agencies Possible structure fire reported in an apartment complex on W 5th St. Dogs running at large in the area of E 6th St. Funeral escort

Indoor Pickleball starts Sunday, November 10!

We will be in an area of elevated fire danger this afternoon due to gusty southwesterly winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels. Please avoid any burning! City of Washington Emergency Management

10/21/2024 Dayshift Summary Multiple found property reports taken CIT activity Code Enforcement activities Domestic dispute handled on Boone Street Assault report taken at WHS between students Dog locked in vehicle at Walmart Report writing activities Traffic enforcement activities Officers followed up on reports

Shift Summary - Nights 10/19/24 A peace disturbance was reported in the area of 2nd St. and Johnson St. A check the well being was conducted in the 100 block of Boone St. A peace disturbance was reported in the 300 block of W. Front St. A peace disturbance was reported in the area of the riverfront. During the investigation a male was arrested for driving while revoked. A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Madison Avenue and E. 8th St. A leaving the scene motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy 47 and the Washington Bridge. The suspect was located by the FCSD and arrested. Assisted EMS in the area of Wenona Ct. Property damage was reported in the area of Southwinds. A female was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the area of Stafford St. and Fremont St. A male was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the area of Stafford St. and Oriole Ln. ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT

Day Shift Summary 10/20/2024 Assisted EMS in the 900 block of East 5th Street. Subject was transported by EMS. Alarm on River Pilot Point. Accidental. Assisted motorist on Highway 100 at East 5th Street. Wallet was located in the area of Jefferson Street and 5th Street. Owner was contacted and the wallet was returned. Alarm in the 5000 block of Highway 100. Accidental. Assisted a motorist on A. Roy Drive at Highway 100. Non-injury traffic crash on Highway 47 at Washington Crossing. Big thanks to everyone who came out for the First Responder Trunk or Treat!!

Today from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. at the fairgrounds

Day Shift Summary 10/19/2024 Trespassing was reported in the area of Lions Lake Found property was located and returned to the owner in the 600 block of Stafford Street Property was found to be damaged in the 1700 block of East 3rd Street Property damage was reported in the area of Washington Heights Drive A report of leaving the scene of a crash was investigated in the area of Highway 47 and Bieker One subject was taken into custody due to a domestic assault in the area of Bieker Road and Valley Trailer Court

It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of a WFD family member, Isaac Lashley. Isaac was a WFD Explorer. His father, Brian, is a WFD firefighter, and his mother Catie is a member of the WFD Auxiliary. We are grateful for the time we spent getting to know this nice young man, and we grieve the loss with his parents, his brothers, and his extended family. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Washington, with Father Mike Boehm and Reverend Lance Langenberg officiating. Burial will follow at St. Peters Cemetery in Washington. Visitation for 16-year-old Isaac Lashley will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Oltmann Funeral Home in Washington. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Washington Fire Explorers, Washington High School JROTC, and The Chief Mason Griffith Foundation.

Thank you to Rachel O'Halloran from MU Extensions for a wonderful program on heart-healthy eating. We sampled some delicious and nutritious food and practiced our poaching techniques. We promise that Rachel will be back for more. The Charlie Cart .Mobile Kitchen was made possible by a grant from the State Library. This project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

Night Shift 10/16 and 10/17 10/16 Found property located in the 2000 block of Washington Crossing Suspicious vehicle reported on Scenic Drive Peace Disturbance reported on Elbert Drive Meet complainant in the 900 block of East 5th Street Violation of a court order reported in the 600 block of West 5th Street Assist other Agency in the 1200 block of Deer Run Subject taken into protective custody in the 500 block of East 5th Street A civil matter was reported in Norwood Court 10/17 A verbal domestic was reported in the 1200 block of Karen Lane A motor vehicle collision was reported in the area of Madison and East 8th Street Assist motorist in the area of Hwy 47 and E 6th Street A CIT report was taken in the 500 block of Jefferson Street

The annual First Responder Trunk or Treat is this Sunday from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. at the Washington Fairgrounds

Amy Menard will discuss how Edgar Allan Poe’s tragic life is represented throughout his poetry. Tuesday, October 22, 6:30 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room. Teen/ Adult

To help with efficiency of waste collection, Windy Hills Subdivision and properties along West Fifth Street near Highway 100, waste and recycling collection will change from Friday to Thursday. This will be a permanent change starting Thursday, October 31. The contractor will continue for two weeks to check on Fridays after the start of this change. After that, waste will only be collected on Thursdays if placed at the curb on time. Addresses affected include those located on the following streets: Windy Ridge Drive Windy Hills Drive West Fifth Street addresses 1559 - 1701 West Fifth Villas The attached map indicating the location of the change.