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
Today from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. at the fairgrounds
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!!
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
Day Shift Summary 10/18/2024
Leaving the scene crash reported in the 400 block of East 14th Street.
Dog bite reported in the 100 block of Lexington Lane. Owner of the dog was issued a summons.
Keys turned in that were found in the area of West 14th Street and Huxel Drive.
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.
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
Shift Summary Days 10/17/24
A traffic crash was reported in the area of Stafford Street
A traffic crash was reported in the area of West Main.
A peace disturbance was reported in the area of Eckelkamp Court
A traffic crash was reported in the area of 9th and Roosevelt.
A traffic crash was reported in the area of 3rd and 47
Stealing was reported in the area of South Point Road
A traffic crash was reported in the area of 5th and Old 100
We always enjoy a visit from our Sister City! Last night, our friends Andy Lorenzen and Klaus Hofsaess from Marbach joined us for some auto extrication training. #wfd #marbach
The Washington Coffee Shop will be the closing lanes on Jefferson and East 5th Street on Friday, October 18, for additional building repairs. Eastbound lane in front of the coffee shop will be closed, and 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 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday. Please use alternate routes and follow detour signs.
Today is the day! The Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill is taking place at 10:17 a.m. this morning. Do you know what to do if an earthquake was to happen? Do you have a plan in place?
City of Washington Emergency Management
Collection box will be at City Hall, 4th Street entrance.
The Street Department will seal the All Abilities & Dog Park Parking Lots this week.
