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Are you familiar with the term Low Impact Development or LID? This is development that focuses on design standards that can maintain or restore hydrologic and ecological function. These strategies include conserving and creating vegetative buffers, limiting impervious hard surfaces or replacing with pervious pavers or concrete, and incorporating bio-swales, rain gardens, and amended soils. #SWPPP #washmo #waterwisewednesday #LID

Day Shift Summary. 06-03-2025. A male subject was arrested during a traffic stop for outstanding warrants. A report of a dog locked inside a vehicle was called in near the 800 block of East 5th Street. Spoke with the animal owner, the pup was fine. Please keep in mind the temperature when taking your pups for a car ride. It gets hotter than one would think inside of a vehicle! Traffic crash in the area of 8th Street and Roosevelt Street. Assisted another agency in the area of Stafford Street. A fraud report was taken in the 900 block of Cherry Lane. Traffic Crash in the area of Highway 100 and West Pride Drive.

Shift Summary Nights 6-2-2025. Ordinance violation in the 900 Block E. 1st. Trespassing report in the 200 Block of Shamrock Place. Peace Disturbance in the area of W. 5th and Windy Hills.

Day Shift Summary. 06-02-2025. Fraud reported in the area of Chamber Drive. Traffic Crash - Highway 100 and Pottery Road. Stealing report in the area of Phoenix Center Drive. Assisted with traffic control near South Point School. We received calls of a subject soliciting without their permit. Remember to stop by city hall to obtain a solicitors permit.

Thanks to the Friends of the Library and Neighborhood Reads for partnering with the Library for the 2025 Summer Reading Kickoff. We had a blast. Come on in and sign up for Summer Reading Program!

Day Shift Summary. 06/01/2025. Trespassing was reported on Riverview Place. The well being of a subject was checked on in the 1100 block of East 1st Street. A suspicious person was reported in the 1600 block of West 5th Street. A subject was arrested for outstanding warrants in the 600 block of West Front Street. Suspicious activity was reported in the 100 block of Holman. A vehicle accident was reported in the 1700 block of Aroy Drive. A stealing was reported in the 1700 block of Aroy Drive.

Night Shift Summary. 5/31/25. A male subject was taken into protective custody in the 400 block of Jefferson St. Property damage was reported in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr. Check the well being conducted in the 800 block of Locust St. A male was issued a summons for urinating in public in the area of Elbert Dr. A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy 100 and E. 5th St. A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of W. Front St. and Market St.

Night Shift Summary. 5/30/25. Check the well being conducted in the 2200 block of Kuenzel Dr. Check the well being conducted in the 2300 block of Brookview Dr. Suspicious activity reported in the 1600 block of E. 5th St. Threats were reported in the 100 block of W. Main St. A male was arrested for assault in the 700 block of Locust St. A peace disturbance was reported in the 400 block of High St. Suspicious activity was reported in the 100 block of Elm St. ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT

The groovy colors of the Bubble Bus bring a sudsy show and happy tunes to our celebration of the start of summer. The library’s main parking lot will be blocked off to accommodate escapades for the entire family, including games and crafts. Friday, May 30th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Party

Night Shift Summary 5/29/2025. Officers checked the wellbeing of a subject in the area of Southwinds Circle Drive. A subject was issued a citation for Careless and Reckless Driving in the area of Veterans Drive. Report of a possible drunk driver in the area of HWY 47 and E 5th Street. Vehicle and driver located, report was unfounded. Subject came into the station with questions reference harassment. Homeless activity reported in the area of Phoenix Center Drive.

Day Shift Summary. 5-29-2025. Traffic Crash in the area of 5th Street and Market Street. Received complaints about C&I driving on Wenona Court. Please slow down. Animal complaint in the area of Locust Street. Assisted with removing a vehicle from the roadway at Highway 100 and Highway 47.

The Agnes Nolting Aquatic Complex will not be open today, Thursday, May 29, 2025.

Night Shift Summary 5/28/2025. Report of homeless subjects asking for money in the 200 block of High Street. A crash occurred in the area of HWY 47 and Duncan Ave. A male subject was trespassed from the area of Washington Crossing. Harrassment reported in the area of Southwinds Circle Drive. Harrassment reported in the area of W Main Street and Emerson Drive.

Day Shift Summary. 05-28-2025. Homeless activity in the 1100 block of East 6th. Homeless activity in the area of Lafayette. Homeless activity in the area of 5th and Boone. Homeless activity Ronsick Park.

The Agnes Nolting Aquatic Complex will be opening today, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 29th at 6:30 p.m. Friends Author: Cynthia Masterson “Lafayette’s Farewell Tour” Author talk and book signing sponsored by Friends of the Library. Adult

What is a bioswale? It is a landscaped depression that is designed to collect and treat stormwater from impervious surfaces before the stormwater moves into a storm drain and into a waterway such as a local creek or river. Next time you visit the Rennick Riverfront Park, come check out our sign for our new bioswale. #SWPPP #washmo #waterwisewednesday #bioswale #naturesway

The Washington Police Department is seeking qualified and experienced police officers to supplement law enforcement operations during the 2025 Washington Town and Country Fair. Candidates must hold a Class A Missouri Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) license. Visit washmo.gov/jobs to apply today!

Day Shift Summary 05/27/2025 Subject turned themselves in on an active warrant at the Washington Police Department. Non-injury traffic crash in the 200 block of Cedar Street. Homeless activity in the 100 block of East 2nd Street. Subject left items behind. They were contacted and asked to take their items with them. Kids riding their bikes in front of vehicles in the 400 block of Michelle Drive. They were contacted and advised to beware of cars.

The Agnes Nolting Aquatic Complex will not be open today, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. We hope to open tomorrow!