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Dangerous heat will continue today. Heat advisory in effect from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. this evening. https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/1139cabb927b4395b75434a3cde4bfe1/page/Map/ City of Washington Emergency Management Agency

Night Shift 08/26/24 Officers responded to the area of Washington Crossing for a peace disturbance. Officers responded to the 1000 block of Washington Square for an alarm sounding. Officers responded to the 300 block of Rand St. for a peace disturbance. Officers responded to the 800 block of Washington Corners and assisted EMS. A property damage was reported in the 2000 block of E. 3rd St. Officers responded to Tiffany Lane and assisted EMS.

Shift Summary Days 8-26-2024 Check the well-being in the 500 block of E. 5th. Assist EMS in the area of 3rd/Hancock. Property damage report taken in the 2000 Block of Phoenix Center Drive. Vehicle crash with minor injuries in the 1100 Block of Washington Square Center Larceny report was taken in the 100 Block of Lakeview Park Drive Found Property in the 300 Block of Jefferson Street Check the well-being in the 300 Block of W. Main. Property damage on Wenona Drive. Vehicle crash in the 500 Block of E. 8th. An assault was reported in the area of Village West.

We are happy to announce a new opportunity for grades 10-12, the Washington Junior Fire Academy, beginning Thursday, September 12. Register now!

If anyone recognizes this person please contact Officer Schmelz at 636-390-1050. Yes we know the picture quality is a little blurry, but as of right now that is what we are working with.

Join us in the City Hall Council Chambers as Historical Fiction Authors Sarah Angleton and Jana Meehan stop by to discuss their novels, Paradise on the Pike and Where the Lights Are Shining, both of which are set on the grounds of the 1904 World’s Fair. Tuesday, August 27 at 6:30 p.m. Adult

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Poor air quality alert toady. Please see below for some safety tips. City of Washington Emergency Management Agency

Dangerous heat entering our area today. Please take necessary safety precautions to protect yourself and pets. Follow the link below for cooling center sites throughout the area. Remember to call first and check if any additional regulations are in place at each site. https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/1139cabb927b4395b75434a3cde4bfe1/page/Map/ City of Washington Emergency Management Agency

Night Shift Summary 08/25/2024 Stealing reported on A. Roy Drive. Assisted WFD on Abby Ridge Drive. Subject was stopped on West 5th Street at Lafayette Street for a traffic violation. Subject was found to be intoxicated and was arrested. Subject was stopped on Highway 100 near East 5th Street for speeding and careless and reckless driving. Subject was arrested. Alarm on Phoenix Center Drive. Accidental.

Dangerous heat begins to enter the area Monday. We will be in a heat advisory beginning Tuesday. Please remember to stay hydrated and keep cool.

WFD call summary Aug. 18-24 8/18: vehicle accident, Hwy A vehicle accident, Hwy KK assist EMS, Hwy 100 8/19: assist EMS, Staffard St. vehicle accident, Hwy A vehicle accident, Hwy 47 alarm, Eckelkamp Ct. 8/21: alarm, Hwy 100 9/22: vehicle accident, Don Ave. assist EMS, Country Villa Ln. vehicle accident, E. 9th St. assist EMS, Country Villa Ln. check area, 5th st. 8/24: assist EMS, Spring Valley Ln. alarm, W. Main St. Professional Volunteer Service since 1852 #wfd #volunteerfiredepartment #washmo

Night Shift Summary 08/24/2024 Assist motorist on Highway 100 and Highway A. Assisted EMS on Spring Valley Lane. Peace disturbance, loud music complaint in the 600 block of West 5th Street. Subjects were contacted and turned the music down. Peace disturbance on Southwinds Drive. Subjects went inside for the evening. Peace disturbance in the 600 block of Roberts Street. Subjects were asked to keep it down.

If anyone can identify the male subject in these photographs please contact Officer Day at 636-390-1050. Thank you.

Night Shift Summary 08/23/2024 Wallet turned in that was located at the riverfront. Owner contacted to pick up. Child custody issue in the 900 block of East 5th Street. Minor injury traffic crash on East 5th Street at Macarthur Street. Homeless activity at the riverfront. Subject was asked to move along. Subjects were contacted in Washington Square after causing a disturbance at one of the restaurants. The driver of the vehicle was found to have been drinking underage. Subject was arrested for a zero tolerance DWI. Checked the well being of a subject on Wenona Court. Subject was helped back to their residence.

Stop by the VFW for lunch tomorrow!

Happy Blue Friday Washmo! Buckle up, phone down & arrive alive

This month the Art Club for Adults met on Wednesday, August 14 were they practiced still life sketches and paintings. Art Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Library's Meeting Room. You can bring your own projects, or work with the materials that the instructor provides.

A subject came into the police department to report a fraud. A suspicious vehicle was checked on in the area of the fair grounds. Assisted EMS in the 900 block of E. 5th St. Assisted WVFD in the area of 5th and Hwy 47. A suspicious vehicle was checked on in the 500 block of E. 5th St. A subject was arrested for property damage in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr. A subject reported a travel trailer stolen in the 1900 block of E. 5th St. All subjects arrested are innocent until proven guilty.

The intersection of Stafford Street and West Third Street will be closed starting Monday, August 26 at 6 a.m. through Wednesday, August 28. Please follow the detour map and utilize alternate routes to avoid this area. Streets will be open for local traffic to access homes but no thru traffic at the intersection will be allowed.