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Day Shift Summary 09/30/2024 Non-injury vehicle crash in the 1500 block of East 5th Street. Non-injury vehicle crash on Blue Jay Drive. Non-injury vehicle crash on Highway 100 and Rabbit Trail Drive. Another non-injury vehicle crash on Highway 100 at Rabbit Trail Drive. Assisted a stranded motorist on Highway 100 at A. Roy Drive. Homeless activity in Washington Crossing. Subject was asked to move along.

This weekend we had an opportunity to practice high-angle rescue, replicating a scenario of a vehicle that has ended up off the side of a bridge or elevated roadway. We offer our sincere thanks to Patriot Towing for being a valued training partner. WFD call summary Sept. 22-28 9/24: vehicle accident, Hwy A assist EMS, Bellerive PI. alarm, Borgia Dr. 9/25: vehicle accident, W. 5th St. elevator rescue, E. 5th St. 9/27: wires, W. 6th St. alarm, Busch Ave. wires, Karen Ln. vehicle accident, Hwy 47 vehicle accident, Hwy YY vehicle accident, E. 5th St. Professional Volunteer Service since 1852 #wfd #volunteerfiredepartment #washmo

Meet complainant in the 600 block of Elm-questions regarding forgery in another jurisdiction Subject arrested for trespassing and resisting arrest in the 1000 block of Washington Square Peace disturbance (loud vehicles ) reported in the 600 block of West 5th Street Check the well being of a subject in the 1300 block of High Street Subject detained for Minor in possession of alcohol in the 1000 block of Washington Square Motorist assist in the area of Hwy 47 and E 14th Street Property damage reported in the 300 block of Elm Street

Officer responded to an address on Norwood Ct. for a keep the peace. A traffic accident investigation was conducted in the area of 5th and Jefferson St. A juvenile issue was handled in the area of Phoenix Center shopping center. A stealing was reported in the 1500 block of E. 5th St. A private property traffic accident was handled in the 1900 block of E. 5th St. A wallet and cell phone were found in the area of Front St. and the Depot. Returned to owner. A property damage was reported in the 2000 block of E. 3rd St.

Vehicle accident reported in the area of Hwy 47 and East 5th Street Subject taken into custody on warrants during a traffic stop in the area of Hwy 100 and International Check the well being of a subject in the 300 block of West Front St Animals at large reported in the 900 block of Jefferson Check the well being of a subject in the 300 block of Frank Alarm sounding in the 1600 block of A Roy Drive Informational report taken in the 1600 block of High Street

Officers responded to an address on W. 8th St. for a check the well being assist EMS. Officers responded to an address on Busch Ave and assisted the fire department. Officers responded to the downtown area for parking violations. Officers responded to Hwy 47 and Heritage Hills for a injury motor vehicle accident. Officer responded to the Washington Corners shopping center for a private property accident. Officers responded to Hwy 100 and Hwy A for a report of a motor vehicle accident. One driver was arrested for outstanding warrants and driving a motor vehicle with a suspended driver license. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty.

Thank you, St. Francis Borgia Food Pantry, for sharing your stash of Happy Apples with us! 🍎

Tonight, we were happy to witness the swearing-in of firefighter Josh Garbs as a corporate member of the Washington Volunteer Fire Company. Josh is the 4th generation of his family to serve. He is pictured here with his grandfather, firefighter Ron Eckelkamp. #wfd #washmo #volunteerfiredepartment

Shift Summary - Days 9/25/24 A motor vehicle crash occurred in the 500 block of W. 5th St. A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy 100 and Hwy 47. Traffic complaint was reported in the 400 block of W. 14th St. Harassment was reported in the area of Washington Crossing. Homeless activity in the 5800 block of Hwy 100. A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy 100 and International Ave. Homeless activity in the area of Southpoint Rd / Phoenix Center Dr. Found property was turned in at HQ and returned to the owner.

Night Shift Summary 09/25/2024 Homeless activity near Washington Square. Subject was camping in the area on private property. Subject was asked to leave and given a trespass warning. Assisted a motorist in the area of Highway 100 and Washington Crossing. Barking dog in the 200 block of East 4th Street. Homeowner was contacted and brought the dog inside.

A green roof can slow down and reduce the quantity of rainfall before it enters the gutter and into the street. It also adds energy savings by insulating the roof reducing heating and cooling costs. #embracenative #greenroof #SWPPP #washmo #waterwisewednesday

We are currently out of power and it should be restored by mid-morning. Thank you for your patience.

A green roof can slow down and reduce the quantity of rainfall before it enters the gutter and into the street. It also adds energy savings by insulating the roof reducing heating and cooling costs. #embracenative #greenroof #SWPPP #washmo #waterwisewednesday

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As summer has come to an end, the Splashpad will be closing next week.

Night Shift Summary 09/21/2024 Peace disturbance in Washington Square. Male subject was causing a disturbance at the business. He left prior to our arrival, but at the request of management he was located and issued a trespass warning for the business. Non-injury traffic crash on Highway 100 at Washington Crossing. Property damage was reported in the 5000 block of Highway 100. Subject who caused the damage was identified and located. Subject was stopped on West 3rd Street near Cedar Street for a traffic violation. Subject was found to be intoxicated and was arrested. Alarm in the 1900 block of East 5th Street. Accidental by employee.

🚧 REMINDER 🚧 The Wastewater Department will be repairing a major part of the sewer main on Front Street starting Monday, September 23, and continuing until Wednesday, September 25. During this time, Front Street will be closed to all traffic in between Lafayette Street and Elm Street. Also, the entrance to the River Front Park will be restricted to one lane. Please refer to the road closure map. As always, we apologize for any inconveniences this may cause.

🌧️🚧 UPDATE 🚧🌧️ Due to today's rain, this work has been pushed back until Tuesday September 24th. The Washington Coffee Shop will be the closing lanes at Jefferson and East 5th Street on Tuesday, September 24 for building repairs. Eastbound lane in front of the coffee shop will be closed, the right turn lane for northbound Jefferson Street will be closed; however, northbound thru traffic will still be allowed. The left turn lane for southbound Jefferson Street will also be closed. Closure is from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday. Please use alternate routes and follow detour signs.

Night Shift Summary 09/22/2024 Traffic crash @ Highway 100 & Highway 47. A report of trespassing was handled in the 300 block of High Street. A suspicious vehicle was checked on in the 600 block of West 3rd Street. Officers assisted EMS in the 1600 block of High Street. Officers located a missing person in the 100 block of Johnson Street.

Support the United Way and dine at Aldo's this Thursday!