City of Washington - Information and news updates from the City of Washington, Missouri government.

*UPDATE* A harmful algal bloom has been confirmed in Lion's Lake by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Please avoid all contact with the water. Fishing, boating, swimming, and pet access are prohibited until further notice.

Night Shift Summary 07/09/2025 Assisted with a stalled vehicle in the area of Hwy 47 and Bieker Rd. A parking violation was reported in the 1000 block of Karen Ln. A peace disturbance was reported in the 700 block of Horn St. A peace disturbance was reported in the 2100 block of Monty View. A peace disturbance was reported i n the area of the riverfront. A check the well being was conducted in the area of 5th and Hwy 47. A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 1900 block of Rabbit Trail.

Shift Summary Days 07/09/2025 Check the well-being in the area of 5th/Jefferson Street. A harassment report was taken in the 3100 Block of Phoenix Center Drive. A vehicle crash report was taken in the area of Camp/Rose Lane. Homeless activity in the 200 Block of E. 5th. Hazards in the road in the area of Highway 100/Rabbit Trail. Assist EMS in the 1600 Block of Zero Avenue. Vehicle crash report taken in the area of Highway 100/Pottery Road. Vehicle crash report in the area of Washington Square. Vehicle crash report in the area of 5th/Dubois. Dog picked up in the 900 Block of W. 5th.

Due to a significant number of dead fish at Lion's Lake, we are advising against any contact with the water, including people, pets, and fishing until further notice. The Conservation Department is currently conducting tests on the lake’s fish population, including monitoring oxygen levels.

Night Shift Summary 07/08/2025 Traffic crash investigated at HWY 100/Jefferson St. Both vehicle towed. Single vehicle crash investigated at HWY 100/Jefferson St. Vehicle towed. Subject arrested for trespassing at Fastrip 5th/47. Trespassing complaint investigated at Mercy Hospital. Homeless contacts/Civil matters/Business alarms/Traffic enforcement activities/Building checks/suspicious person calls.

**Water main break on Elm Street between Second and Main. Road is closed to all traffic. Please avoid the area.**

Night Shift Summary 7/7/2025 A loaned vehicle was reported as not returned. Contact made with both parties and everything is fine for now. A well being check was requested on Alberta Drive. Everything was fine. Domestic assault investigated at the American Inn. Trespassing complaint handled in the 500 Block of W 6th Street. Subject arrested on outstanding traffic warrants. Booked and released on bond. Business alarm on Town and Country Drive. Building secure. Well being check requested at an address on East Rose Lane. Everything was fine. Assisted the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office with locating a subject for a well being check. Traffic Enforcement/Building Checks/Officers caught up on reports and other duties.

Day Shift Summary 7/7/25 Found property was located and turned in at Police HQ. Illegal dumping was reported in the area of W. Main St. and Westlink Dr. Alarm sounding in the 900 block of Watermann Dr. Stealing was reported at Police HQ. Check the well being conducted in the 600 block of Walnut St. Assisted EMS with a sick case in the 500 block of E. 5th St. A violation of court order was reported in the 1200 block of W. 7th St. A dog was brought to Police HQ and returned to the owner. A domestic occurred in the area of Birchwood Ct.

Want to get some pool time in before it opens each day? Tot, Lap and Senior Swim are welcome from 10-11:30 a.m. on select days!

Shift Summary Days 7-6-2025 Trespassing report taken in the area of Buckingham Drive. Check the well-being in the 1100 Block of Clocktower Plaza. Found property in the 800 Block of E. 5th. Peace disturbance report in the 1300 Block of Jasper Lane. Violation of Court Order in the 300 Block of Fair Street.

The intersection of Jefferson Street and 8th Street will be closed starting Tuesday, July 8th. This closure will last 3-4 weeks depending on weather. This closure is due to work to remove the existing asphalt pavement and replace with new concrete pavement.

Please refer to the attached detour route map. Please utilize alternate routes if possible and do not use business parking lots as a cut through.

Streets will be closed blocks before the intersection for local traffic only. Access to all residence and businesses will remain open but there will be no traffic permitted through the intersection.

Thank you for your patience as we complete this project and improve Jefferson Street. Please follow posted detour signs.

Shift Summary Days 7-4-2025 Check the well-being in the 600 Block of Burnside. An informational report was taken in the 900 Block of E. 5th. Suspicious Vehicle in the 5800 Block of Highway 100. A keep the peace in the 2000 Block of Eckelkamp Court. Peace Disturbance in the 1000 Block of Caroline Drive A small dog was picked up in the 900 Block of E. 5th. Code Enforcement in the 1300 Block of Veterans Drive. A male subject was arrested for assault in the area of Scenic Drive. ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT

Night Shift Summary. 07/04/2025 A peace disturbance was reported in the 100 block of Penn Street. Property damage was reported in the 700 block of Washington Square. A careless driver was reported in the 800 block of West Pride Drive. An alarm was sounding in the 2000 block of Washington Crossing. A suspicious person was reported in the 900 block of East 5th Street. A peace disturbance was reported in the 2300 block of Crewe Court. A subject was taken into custody for warrants in the area of 5th Street and Stafford Street. Officers responded to ten complaints of fireworks throughout the city.

We wish everyone a safe 4th of July!
Please keep hydrated, drive safely, and remember that fireworks are not allowed in the Washington city limits. Both in town and in the rest of our fire district, please leave the fireworks to the professionals.

Night Shift Summary. 7/3/25. Officers responded to an animal complaint in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr. Assisted WFD with an alarm in the area of Heritage Hills Dr. Check the well being conducted in the area of Hwy 100 and Huxel Dr. Check the well being conducted in the area of 14th St. and Lyon St. Officers responded to several firework violations.

Happy Independence Day! • City Hall, Library, Recycling Center, Landfill, and Police Administrative Offices are CLOSED • Washington Aquatic Center is OPEN • Office closures will NOT affect regularly scheduled Curbside Trash &
Recycling Service. Have a safe Holiday!

Day Shift Summary 07/03/2025 Homeless activity in the 300 block of East 8th Street. Subject was moved along. Alarm on A. Roy Drive. Accidental. Minor injury traffic crash on Highway 47 at East 5th Street. Non-injury traffic crash on Highway 100 at Rabbit Trail Drive. Leaving the scene of a crash reported on A. Roy Drive. !!!!EVERYONE BE SAFE AND HAVE A HAPPY 4th of JULY!!!!

The best way to have a great holiday weekend is to NOT have to go to the Emergency Room! Please be careful on the roads, and leave the fireworks to the professionals! Happy 4th!

Beat the heat this Fourth of July weekend at the Agnes Nolting Aquatic Complex! It is open everyday from 12:00-6:30. Please note the special programs are not scheduled again until July 12th and 13th. Have a safe holiday weekend at your favorite Washington park.

Night Shift Summary. 7/2/25. Illegal burning was reported in the 500 block of Burnside St. Child custody issues were reported in the 200 block of Shammrock Pl. A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy 100 and Clay St. Assisted EMS in the 4700 block of South Point Rd. Assisted WFD with a structure fire in the 1100 block of Clay St. Trespassing was reported in the 900 block of E. 5th St.