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

Happy 105th birthday, Ott Jasper! Thank you for your service in WWII and to our community. It's always an honor to be with you.

Night Shift Summary. 06/30/2025 Two subjects were taken into custody for stealing and drugs in the 1700 block of A Roy Drive. A suspicious person was checked on in the 400 block of East 5th Street. Alarm sounding in the 2000 block of Washington Crossing. A suspicious person was checked on in the 1600 block of Madison Avenue. Officers checked the wellbeing of a subject in the 300 block of Madelyn Court. A subject was taken into protective custody in the 1000 block of East 5th Street. An assault was reported in the 700 block of East 5th Street. Officers assisted another agency in the 800 block of Macarthur Street. A suspicious person was checked on in the 600 block of East 8th Street. A crash was reported at the intersection of Highway 100 and Jefferson Street. Officers checked the wellbeing of a subject near the intersection of Jefferson and 8th Street. A homeless subject was removed from private property. Officers assisted EMS at the river front with an injured subject.

Day Shift Summary. 06-30-2025 Traffic crash in the area of Highway 47 and East 5th Street. Traffic crash in the area of Highway 100 and Clay Street. Report of property damage in the area of South Point Road.

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.

Waste Connections was unable to complete its route today, Monday June 30th. The highlighted areas in the included map will be collected on Tuesday, July 1st.

The Street Department will have Front Street closed from Market and Lafayette Streets for street repairs from 4 a.m. to 3 p.m. Detour signs will be in place.

Day Shift Summary 06/29/2025 Property damage reported on Veterans Drive. Assisted EMS in the 900 block of East 5th Street.

Day Shift Summary 06/28/2025 Child custody questions on Southwinds Drive. Checked on a homeless male subject in the 300 block of East 8th Street. Subject was fine. Assisted EMS with a subject in the 900 block of East 5th Street. Leaving the scene non-injury crash reported on A. Roy Drive. Derelict vehicle reported on Southwinds Circle.

Shift Summary Nights 6-26-2025. Suspicious person in the 1600 Block of E. 5th. A domestic assault report was taken on Whispering Oaks Drive. Report of a fight in the 600 Block of W. 5th.

Day Shift Summary. 06/26/25 A speed complaint was taken in the area of W. 9th St. and High St. A suspicious vehicle was reported in the area of Don Dr. and High St. A suspicious person was reported in the 200 block of Hara Dr. A check the well being was requested in the area of M E Frick Dr. Two subjects were arrested during an assault investigation. A speed complaint was taken in the area of Phoenix Center. A subject was issued a trespass warning in the area of the 900 block of E. 5th St. A parking violation was reported in the 200 block of W. Main St. An assault was reported in the 1800 block of W. Main St. All subjects arrested are innocent until proven guilty.

The city of Washington is accepting applications from experienced candidates for the position of Police Officer. Apply at washmo.gov/job to join our team!

Make plans to attend the "Star Spangled 4th" fireworks display! The festivities begin at 6:00 pm and the fireworks start at 9:30 in the Washington Fairgrounds. Be part of this 100th year celebration presented by American Legion Post 218. Follow for full event details: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092752703702

🚧 NOTICE 🚧 Construction will cause road closures at the intersections of 6th & Jefferson Street and Market & Jefferson Street. The closure will remain in effect until Thursday, July 3rd, weather permitting. Jefferson Street will remain open to through traffic. 6th Street and Market Street will remain open to local traffic only but closed to through traffic. Please follow posted detours and use alternate routes if possible. See the attached map for details.

Day Shift Summary. 06/25/25 A subject was arrested for shoplifting in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr. A suspicious person was reported in the 300 block of E. 8ith St. A dog was found and returned to it's owner in the area of 14th St. and Jefferson St. An informational report was taken in the 600 block of Blue Jay Dr. Officers assisted another law enforcement agency in the 1200 block of W. 7th St. A harassment complaint was taken in the 800 block of W. Main St. A motor vehicle accident was investigated in the 1800 block of Anniston Dr. A motor vehicle accident was investigated in the 5800 block of Hwy 100 A check the well being was conducted in the 2000 block of Washington Crossing. A check the well being was conducted in the 1900 block of Washington Crossing. A check the well being was conducted in the 700 block of Clover Ct. A check the well being was conducted in the 700 block of Fremont. A check the well being was conducted near Hwy 47 and Blue Jay. A leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident was taken on Lexington Lane.

Shift Summary Nights 6-25-2025. Assist EMS in the 700 Block of E. 5th. Animal complaint in the 800 Block of Roberts Street. Assist EMS in the 1900 Block of Phoenix Center Drive. Leaving the scene report taken in the 100 Block of Lakeview Park Drive Trespassing in the 2000 Block of Phoenix Center Drive.

NOTICE: Waste Connections was unable to complete its route today, Wednesday June 25th. The highlighted areas in the included map will be collected on Thursday, June 26. Thank you

Day Shift Summary 06/24/2025 Stealing reported in the 1900 block of East 5th Street. Dog running at large in the 100 block of East 3rd Street. Dog was returned to owner. Assisted a motorist in the 400 block of East Front Street. Derelict vehicle tagged in the 1800 block of East 5th Street. Fraud reported that occurred on 06/23/2025 in Washington Crossing. Stealing reported on A. Roy Drive.

NOTICE: Waste Connections was unable to complete its route today, Tuesday, June 24. The highlighted areas in the included map will be collected on Wednesday, June 25. Thank you.

Join some friends at the fairgrounds this Thursday, June 26 to watch a movie in the park! This free event will begin at sunset, around 8:30 pm. Bring your own snacks and drinks, and enjoy the show!

Summer heat is upon us!! We have several more days of heat advisory. Heat indices will be close to 100-105. Please stay hydrated and see below for good safety tips from the NWS. City of Washington Emergency Management