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Shift Summary Nights 5-11-2025. Peace disturbance in the 600 Block of W. 5th Street. Parking violation in the 1300 Block of E. 6th. Suspicious person in the 100 Block of Elm Street. Property damage in the 1700 Block of A Roy Drive. Check the well-being in the 1400 Block of Jefferson Street. Assist Other police in the 5800 Block of Highway 100.

Day Shift Summary. 05-11-2025. Checked the well-being in the area of Highway 47 and Bieker. Alarm sounding in the area of Vossbrink. Everything checked out fine. Informational report in the area of West Main and Jefferson Street. Homeless activity in the area of the 500 block of MacArthur. Found property in the area of 1400 block of Huxel Drive. Responded to several parking violations, traffic stops. All in all a good day, Happy Mother's Day to all the moms!

Shift Summary Nights 5-10-2025. Trespassing in the area of the railroad tracks at the riverfront. Homeless activity/Trespassing in the 600 Block of Riverview Place. Suspicious Vehicle in the 100 Block of Elm Street. Vehicle crash report in the area of 5th/International. Vehicle crash report in the 1700 Block of A Roy Drive. Peace disturbance in the area of 22 Southwinds Circle. Lots of traffic enforcement and extra patrol at the riverfront.

Thank you to Chris Dunard and the Horticultural Class at Washington High School for growing this truckload of flowers for use around the parks/City.

Day Shift Summary 05-10-2025. 5th Street - A male subject was arrested for outstanding warrants during a traffic stop. 4th Street - motor vehicle crash. Assisted the Fire Department with a kitty stuck in the engine compartment of a vehicle. Kitty was safely rescued. 14th Street - A female subject was arrested for outstanding warrants during a traffic stop. Stealing - A Roy Drive ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT.

Shift Summary Nights. 5-9-2025. Peace Disturbance in the area of 9th/Sunnyside. C&I Driving complaint at the riverfront. Assist Motorist in the area of Highway 100/E. 5th. A harassment report was taken in the 900 Block of Glenn Avenue. Peace Disturbance in the 700 Block of Washington Square.

Franklin County Highway Department will be completely closing Old Highway 100 just east of the city limits because of road issues. Detour signs will be in place. Please avoid the area and follow for updates.

A MESSAGE FROM WASTE CONNECTIONS: City of Washington residents can use a personal container for their trash pickup if it is compatible with our trucks and it can be safely dumped. If a personal container is broken or damaged and can no longer be serviced with our truck, we will not replace it with another personal container. The damaged personal container will be replaced with one of our Waste Connections branded, blue carts in either a 95 gallon or 65-gallon capacity. Once again, the new contract starts on June 1st, however residents can use the new blue carts immediately. We apologize for any confusion or misunderstanding.

🌟 Don’t Miss These Upcoming Events in Washmo! 🌟 We’ve got a week full of events ahead, take a look at what’s coming up! 📅 May 10th – 5K Fun Run Join us at 8:00 a.m. at the Public Safety Building for the Washington Police Explorers 5K Fun Run! Proceeds will support sending youth members to a mock police academy. Whether you want to run or donate, your support makes a difference! 🔗 Sign up or donate here! Event Contact: P.O. Mindy Schmelz mschmelz@washmo.gov | 636-390-1050 📅 May 13th – First Impact Parent & Teen Driver Presentation Calling all parents and teens! Join us at the Public Safety Building from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to learn about Missouri’s Graduated Driver’s License Law and important safety tips for new drivers. 🔗 Sign up here! Event Contact: P.O. Greg Garrett ggarrett@washmo.gov | 636-390-1050 📅 May 15th – National Law Enforcement Memorial Week Ceremony Join us at the Public Safety Building from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. as we honor the memory of fallen officers. Event Contact: P.O. Greg Garrett ggarrett@washmo.gov | 636-390-1050 📅 May 16th – Cop on the Roof for Special Olympics Sgt. Kapustka will be raising money for Special Olympics by spending the day on the roof of Dunkin’ Donuts, from 6:00 a.m. to noon! T-shirts will be available for sale, or you can make a donation. Event Contact: Sgt. Joe Kapustka jkapustka@washmo.gov | 636-390-1084 📅 May 17th – 49th Annual Bicycle Safety Rodeo Registration is from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for bike safety activities at the Fairgrounds. Plus, get your child’s car seat checked or installed from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.! If you can't make it to the event and need a car seat check or installation, please contact our in-house installation tech to make an appointment. Rodeo Contact: Liz Broeker ebroeker@washmo.gov | 636-390-1057 Car Seat Contact: Stephanie Hellebusch shellebusch@washmo.gov | 636-390-1054 #Washmo #PoliceExplorers5K #FirstImpactMO #HonorTheFallen #DonutsAndDonations #BikeSafe #CarSeatSafety

FYI..... Franklin County Highway Department will be completely closing Old Highway 100 just east of the city limits because of road issues by end of the day today. Detour signs will be in place. Please avoid the area and follow for updates. City of Washington Emergency Management Agency

Summer is just around the corner! The Splashpad will open on Thursday, May 15, and will be open to use until the pool opens on Saturday, May 24.

Night Shift Summary. 5/8/2025. A domestic assault investigation resulted in an arrest. A subject was arrested as a result of a traffic stop for active warrants. Traffic Enforcement Building Checks Suspicious activity reported at Walmart. Suspicious activity reported in the 1000 Block of E 6th Street. Business alarm in 1000 Block of E 1st Street.

Day Shift Summary. 5/7/25. A motor vehicle crash occurred in the 400 block of E. 14th St. A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Stafford St. and W. 5th St. Check the well being conducted at the riverfront. Suspicious person in the area of Heritage Hills Dr. Suspicious person in the 100 block of W. Main St. A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Bluff Rd. and Vossbrink Dr. Fraud was reported at Police HQ. A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy 100 and West Pride Dr.

Night Shift Summary 5/7/2025. No reports taken this shift. Officers caught up on reports. Officers assisted Franklin County in locating a subject regarding a well being check. Well-being check requested in the Washington Square Shopping Plaza. Traffic Enforcement Activities/Building Checks. Rain most of the night.

A MESSAGE FROM WASTE CONNECTIONS: The new trash carts are being delivered this week and all deliveries should be completed by Friday 5/9. We apologize for any missed deliveries or the delivery of incorrect cart sizes. If you are in need of a different sized cart or additional carts please call Waste Connections immediately at (573) 678-2492. Starting on Monday 5/12 we will have personnel devoted to cart swaps and deliveries for as long as necessary. Once again, we apologize for any confusion and we thank you for our continued partnership with the City of Washington.

Shift Summary Nights. 5-6-2025. Vehicle crash report in the 800 Block of Washington Corners. A male subject was arrested for domestic assault in the area of Southwinds. Assist EMS in the 300 Block of E. Main Street. Suspicious person in the 800 Block of Jefferson Street. Suspicious person in the 900 Block of Don Avenue. Suspicious person in the area of 5th/Elm. ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT.

Yard waste, such as grass clippings and leaves, do not belong in a storm drain. Not only do they clog the storm system and cause unnecessary flooding, but organic debris also pollutes our waterways and can cause eutrophication – a reduction in oxygen levels in our rivers and lakes which harms and kills aquatic wildlife. Be mindful as our mowing season begins. #cleanthedrains #recycleyardwaste #SWPPP #washmo #waterwisewednesday

Day Shift Summary. 05/06/25. Officers recovered a vehicle that was reported stolen out of the City of St. Louis. The vehicle was found in the area of 10th and Locust. 2 dogs were brought to the station that were running at large in the area of Youngfield Circle. A leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident was reported in the area of 5th and Jefferson. An abandoned vehicle was towed from the 2000 bock of Phoenix Center Dr. A check the well being was conducted in the area of Southwinds. Officers assisted another agency in the area of the 400 block of Michelle Dr. A subject was arrested near 5th and Grand for stealing and outstanding warrants. A leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident was reported in the 1800 block of Vernaci Dr. All subjects arrested are innocent until proven guilty.

N.B. West will be paving on Highway 100 between Highway KK and Vossbrink Drive will begin Wednesday, May 7th through Monday May 12th. Work will take place between 6 am and 6 pm. There will be lane closures with flaggers to direct traffic during these times. Be cautious of workers and delays in this area. Please utilize alternate routes if possible.

Night Shift Summary. 5/5/2025. Officers responded to the 900 block of W 8th Street for a keep the peace. A shoplifting was reported in the 1700 block of A Roy Drive. A stealing was reported in the 600 block of W 5th Street.