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Day Shift Summary 07/26/2024 Damage to an information kiosk at the riverfront. Glass was broken. Minor injury traffic crash on Highway 47 at East 14th Street. Checked on a dog in a vehicle in the 100 block of Elm Street. Dog was in a running vehicle with the air conditioning on. Property damage reported in the 500 block of East 3rd Street.

New Bermuda Sod at the dog park in the large dog section.

Day Shift 07/24/24 Officer responded to the 1100 block of Washington Square Center for reports of a peace disturbance. Officers responded to the 700 block of Meadowlark Dr. to assist the fire dept. A motor vehicle accident was investigated in the area of Hwy 47 and Hwy 100 A motor vehicle accident was investigated in the area of W. Main and High St. A stealing was reported in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr. A subject was arrested on outstanding warrants in the area of Southwinds. A peace disturbance was reported in the 2600 block of E. 5th St.

Today for #ParksandRecMonth24 we are looking at Lions Lake. The lake is 11 acres and has 1 mile of trails to enjoy. The fountain in the middle of the lake helps with water aeration and changes colors at night! The lake also has recreational uses allowing people to fish and kayak on it. This park is perfect for a day out to enjoy the natural beauty that it has to offer making it #WhereYouBelong. #ParksandRecMonth

Shift Summary - Nights 7/23/24 Found property was located and turned in at Police HQ. A male was issued a summons for driving while suspended in the 900 block of Bieker Rd. Assisted WFD with an alarm in the 1000 block of Madison Ave.

What is an Illicit Discharge? Anything other than stormwater that is disposed of into a storm sewer system, and it is illegal! Some examples are paint, oil, cooking grease, laundry detergent, pesticides, fertilizers, pet waste, and yard waste. #onlyraindownthedrain #SWPPP #washmo #waterwisewednesday

Due to fair set-up, the Pickleball Courts at the Fairgrounds are closed July 24 through August 21. There are pickleball courts at Phoenix Park to use during this time.

Today's Dinoadventure was incredible, thanks for the great turnout! Thank you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring the Show Me State Dinosaurs. We had a blast making some new Dino-friends!

Day Shift Summary 07/23/2024 Non-injury traffic crash on Madison Avenue and East 8th Street. Stealing reported in Washington Corners. Assist EMS on Jade Lane. Subject was left in care of EMS. Non-injury private property traffic crash in the 800 block of East 5th Street. Non-injury private property traffic crash in the 5000 block of Highway 100.

Shift Summary - Nights 7/22/24 A peace disturbance was reported in the 100 block of Walnut St. Assault was reported in the area of Valley Trailer Ct. Check the well being was conducted in the area of E. 5th St. and Brookview Dr. A male was arrested for domestic assault and fugitive warrants in the area of Norwood Ct. ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT

In two days, we dare you to get wild with dinosaurs from Show-Me Dinosaurs! Meet giant dinosaurs and baby dinosaurs, dig up fossils and buried treasure, walk a carnivore, and make dino-crafts. Wednesday, July 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Family

This week in #ParksandRecMonth24 we are looking at how nature and land can connect us. Pheonix Park is full of natural areas to enjoy along with retention/detention ponds that are home to wildlife. All this is connected by walking trails that allow you to enjoy the land and nature. This is why Washington Parks and Recreation is #WhereYouBelong. #ParksandRecMonth

Night Shift Summary 07/21/2024 Parking violation in the 900 block of East 5th Street. Vehicle was moved A vehicle was recognized by an Officer as one that was the suspect vehicle in a prior reported stealing from Lowe's. The vehicle was stopped in the area of Highway 100 and Washington Heights Drive. Both occupants were the suspects in the stealing case and both were also found to have outstanding warrants. They were both arrested. Subjects were called in as suspicious in the area of the riverfront. Reporting party stated it looked like they had guns. They were contacted and did have Orbeez guns. They were advised to go on their way.

Night shift 7/20/2024 A subject was arrested for driving while revoked in the 900 block of West 5th A motor vehicle accident with injuries occurred at Highway 47/Highway 100 A verbal domestic was reported in the 2200 block of Ashton Hills Ct ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT

Can we see your house # easily? Visibility is essential when seconds count. WFD call summary July 14-20 7/14: alarm, Madelyn Ct. 7/15: roadway hazard, Hwy KK 7/16: vehicle accident, Hwy 47 wires, Washington Ave. mutual aid, Marthasville wires, E. 9th St. flash flood issue, W. 8th St. flash flood issue, Borgia Dr. check building, Elm St. alarm, Grand Ave. wires, E. 9th St. check building, W. 3rd St. check vehicle, Hwy 100 vehicle accident, Hwy 47 7/17: assist WPD, Norwood Ct. 1st alarm fire, W. 6th St. alarm, W. Main St. alarm, Washington Corners alarm, Marbach Dr. 7/18: alarm, Fox Crest Ct. alarm, Washington Corners 7/19: citizen assist, E. 5th St. check vehicle, Hwy 100 vehicle accident, Hwy 47/100 Professional Volunteer Service since 1852 #wfd #volunteerfiredepartment #washmo

10-50 Reported in the downtown area Traffic Enforcement Activities Violation of an Order Protection reported Fraudulent Scam reported Wildlife call reported on Lincoln Street Check the Wellbeing requested Dogs barking in the area of Graham Road Private property crash Assorted miscellaneous calls for service

Night Shift 7/19/24 Assist EMS/Overdose in the 600 block of Walnut Check the well- being of a subject in the 400 block of Windy Hills Check the well-being of a subject in the 300 block of West 5th Street Peace disturbance in the 1000 block of East 8th Street Suspicious person reported in Washington Square Suspicious person reported in the 2600 block of East 5th Street

We had great feedback from our first Parks Master Plan Public Meeting on Thursday. Thank you to everyone who provided input!

7/19/2024 Dayshift Harassment complaint handled in the lobby Found property located and turned in Traffic enforcement Soliciting without a permit complaints Check the well being calls Private property 10-50s Order of protection complaint

Thank you to everyone who came to our Annual Flick-n-Float. See you next Summer!