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Join us at the Library Wednesday, June 18th at 10:00 a.m. for "The Wizard of Oz” Follow the yellow brick road to Elsenpeter Marionettes nostalgic presentation. Before you go “Defying Gravity” with “Wicked,” revisit the classic tale. All Ages

100 Days 100 Miles runs from JUNE 16 to SEPTEMBER 23. Washington Public Library is partnering with Scenic Regional Library and Missouri Extensions to promote healthy living. Pickup a tracking sheet at the library or visit the website - https://www.washmolib.org/100-miles-100-days/ . Color in a section of the tracking sheet for every 20 minutes you exercise. When they are all filled in, bring it back to your local library for a free water bottle and a chance to win a FitBit Charge 6!

Day Shift Summary 06/15/2025 Alarm in Washington Square. Accidental by employee. Cat stuck inside of the hood of a vehicle on Wenona Court. Officers helped get the cat out and the homeowner kept the cat. Assisted EMS with an intoxicated subject who had fallen on the sidewalk. Subject refused EMS and had a family member pick them up.

Night Shift Summary. 6/14/25. Check the well being conducted in the 200 block of Rand St. A civil issue was reported in the 1700 block of E. 5th St. A male was issued a summons for careless and reckless driving in the area of Elbert Dr. Check the well being conducted in the area of Southwinds Dr.

Day Shift Summary 06/14/2025 Dog running at large in the 300 block of Fair Street. Dog was returned to owner. Non-injury traffic crash on Highway 100 at Bedford Center Drive. Dog in a vehicle in the 100 block of East 5th Street. Dog was not in distress and owner was on scene. Dog in a vehicle in the 1900 block of East 5th Street. Dog was not in distress and owner was on scene. Dog in a vehicle in the 200 block of Elm Street. Dog was not in distress and owner was on scene.

Day Shift Summary. 6/13/2025 Jacob’s Legacy management called to report a delayed shoplifting incident that occurred earlier this week. Assisted St. Charles PD with an investigation. Homeless persons checked on throughout the day. Traffic enforcement activities. Officers attended training

Thank You to Sue Blesi for her fascinating talk about her book on "Hangings and Lynchings in Franklin County." This event was sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Forecasted rain and thunderstorms will prevent the pool from opening today, Friday the 13th. We hope to see you and the sunshine tomorrow at the pool.

Pablo Picasso was the featured in this week's Discovering Great Artist's workshop for ages 9-14. They made some amazing self portraits using Picasso's cubism style.

Join us Friday 13 @ 1:30 pm for a summer dance party. We'll make some noise with homemade noise makers and have a little party. This event is for families.

Day Shift Summary. 06/12/2025. Officers checked the wellbeing of a subject in the area of Camp Street. A business alarm was sounding in the 2000 block of Washington Crossing. Officers assisted a motorist on Highway 47 near 14th Street. Stealing was reported in the 3000 block of Phoenix Center. A peace disturbance was reported in the 2000 block of Eckelkamp Court. A civil issue was reported in the area of East 5th Street and Alberta Lane. A traffic crash was reported in the area of Jefferson Street and 14th Street. A suspicious person was reported in the 900 block of Stafford Street. An animal running at large was reported in the 600 block of West 5th Street.

Starting this Saturday, the pool will be open early for tots and seniors to swim for only $2 per person. Tots must be 7 or younger and seniors 55 or older. Come out to the pool from 10:00-11:30 to enjoy the pool before it opens to the community.

Day Shift Summary. 06/11/2025. Stealing was reported in the 100 block of Johnson Street. A subject was taken into custody on an active warrant in the 300 block of Jefferson Street. Property Damage was reported in the area of Kingsland Drive. Officers checked the wellbeing of a subject in the 100 block of Rand Street. A complaint of animals at large was reported in the 600 block of East 8th Street. Stealing was reported in the 300 block of Meadow Drive. A subject was taken into custody for stealing in the 300 block of West 5th Street. Officers checked on a suspicious person in the 900 block of Bieker Road. A traffic crash was reported in the area of Westlink Drive and Bluff Road. Officers checked the wellbeing of a subject in the 800 block of East 8th Street. Officers checked the wellbeing of a subject neat 8th Street and Elm Street.

Shift Summary Nights 6-11-2025. Larceny report in the 6200 Block of Highway 100. Suspicious person in the area of 5th/Terry Lane. Check the well-being in the 1800 Block of Highway A. Check the well-being in the 2600 Block of E. 5th.

The City of Washington is now accepting applications for the position of City Planner. Apply today at washmo.gov/jobs

Day Shift Summary 06/10/2025. Alarm in the 100 block of Penn Street. Accidental. Homeless subject was contacted in the area of Clocktower Plaza. Subject was asked to move along. Two dogs running at large in the 1400 block of East 5th Street. Animals were returned home. Non-injury private property crash on Aquatic Circle Drive. Subject was seen dumping trash in the storm water drain in the 1900 block of Meriwether Drive. Subject was contacted and admitted to dumping the trash. Subject was also found to have an outstanding warrant. The subject was arrested for both the littering and the warrant. The storm water drain was cleaned out by City of Washington personnel. Non-injury private property crash on A. Roy Drive.

Day Shift Summary 06/09/2025 Alarm in Washington Square. Accidental by employee. Traffic crash with minor injuries on East 5th Street near Brookview Drive. Homeless subject was contacted in the 200 block of West 2nd Street. Subject was asked to move along. Assisted WFD with a boat on the river that was adrift. Parking violation reported on Phoenix Center Drive. Vehicle was moved. Derelict vehicle was checked on in the 200 block of Walnut Street. Peace disturbance in the 300 block of Stafford Street. Subjects causing the disturbance left.

Night Shift Summary 6/8/2025. An open door to a business was located in the Washington Square area. The building was cleared and secured. Officers assisted WAAD with a sick case in the area of E 5th Street and HWY 100. Check the wellbeing of a subject in the area of HWY 47 and E 5th Street. A subject was taken into protective custody in the area of HWY 47 and E 6th Street. Officers assisted WAAD in the area of W 10th Street with a subject who sustained a laceration. A subject was trespassed from a business in the 900 block of E 5th Street. Suspicious activity reported in the area of Southwinds Circle Drive.

Day Shift Summary. 06/08/2025 An animal complaint was reported in the 300 block of Burnside Street. A neighbor dispute was reported in the area of Brookshire Lane and Lexington Lane. Officers assisted EMS in the 2700 block of Rabbit Trail Drive. A verbal domestic was reported in the 2000 block of Koch Lane. A derelict vehicle was reported in the 400 block of West 5th Street.

Contractor will be applying high friction surface treatment on Highway 100 between Highway KK and Vossbrink Drive. Work will begin Tuesday, June 10th and will continue daily, from 6am to 6pm, through Thursday, June 12th. There will be lane closures with flaggers to direct traffic during these times. Dates of work is weather dependent. Be cautious of workers and delays in this area. Please utilize alternate routes if possible.