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Dayshift Summary - 08/15/2024 Citizens complaint of a suspicious person in the 5600 block of Steutermann Rd Informational (documentation only) report taken at Police HQ A male was arrested on fugitive warrants during a stealing investigation in the 1700 block of A Roy -arrests do not imply guilt & all are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. Several assist calls with fire and EMS Several complainants were met through out the day for various issues

The Library has 12 Playaway Launchpads available for 2-week checkouts. These initial 12 Launchpads are aimed at ages 5+. These are available due to a generous gift from the Friends of the Library! For more information, visit the library's website: https://www.washmolib.org/playaway-launchpads-now-available-for-checkout/

We received lots of treats from our friends at Victorian Place. Thank you!

On Monday (August 19), students will be returning to school. Please be mindful of the following: *Traffic will be heavier in the mornings between 7:00 & 8:30 and in the afternoons between 2:00 and 4:00. Watch for increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic, especially around schools. * Obey school bus flashing lights and stop signs. * Watch speed limit changes in school zones. * Stay off cell phones and pay attention to what's going on around you. * Obey directions given by school crossing guards. *Follow established pick up and drop off procedures set forth by your child's school. For those walking or riding bikes: * Pay attention, don't assume traffic sees you. Stay off your cell phone as much as possible. If you're listening to music or an audio book, keep the volume down to where you can still hear traffic. *Walkers, use sidewalks or stay to the far edge of the roadway. Don't walk in traffic. Also, don't cross streets unless you're at a cross walk or intersection. Do not attempt to cross the roadway from between parked cars. * Bike riders, don't blow through stop signs, and ride safely. Wear a helmet. Stay safe #Washmo!

Night Shift Summary 08/14/2024 Assisted EMS with a subject in the area of A. Roy Drive. Alarm in the 1800 block of Highway A. Accidental. Alarm in the 1700 block of Madison Avenue. Accidental.

8/13/2024 Nightshift Summary Check the wellbeing requested at the Best Western Check the wellbeing requested at an address in Southwinds Subject reported identity theft in the police station lobby Several suspicious persons calls Traffic enforcement activities and building checks

When it rains, pet waste left on lawns, trails, and sidewalks can be washed into a storm drain. Pet waste contains pathogens that end up in our lakes, streams, and the ocean where it decomposes which leads to eutrophication and ultimately the death of our aquatic plants and animals. Do your part and pick up the poo. #avoidpoo-llution #SWPPP #washmo #waterwisewednesday

Shift Summary Days 8-13-2024 Check the well-being in the 1700 Block of Washington Crossing. A larceny report was taken in the 6300 Block of Avantha Dr. Assist WFD in the 100 Block of W. 12th. A trespassing report was taken in the 1300 Block of E. 6th. Assist EMS in the 700 Block of E. 5th.

8/12/2024 Nightshift Summary An arrest was made in the 1000 Block of East 6th street in reference to a trespassing complaint and peace disturbance. Reports of juveniles driving carelessly at the riverfront Traffic enforcement activities Building checks Report writing and follow ups on cases

At the start of September, Washington’s Parks and Recreation will be participating in the Annual Nationwide Parks for Pollinators Bio-Blitz. The project is a way for the community to get a better understanding of all the plant and wildlife that are in our parks. Follow the instructions below on how to join Washington’s group after you download the iNaturalisit app. Once in the app, you will be able to take pictures of plants and wildlife within the parks system and upload them to our page. You can add as much or as little of a description as you want because people will be able to collaborate within the app to identify the species or give more information on it. Uploads can be made any time in September to count as a part of the Bio-Blitz. We hope to see you out there!

A property damage was reported in the 200 block of Washington Heights Dr. Harassment was reported in the area of Beiker Rd and Valley Trailer Ct. A peace disturbance was reported in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr. Assault report taken at the Fairgrounds. A peace disturbance was reported in the 1100 block of Wildey Way.

Shift Summery Days 8-11-2024 A misc. juvenile report was taken in the 200 Block of High Street. A vehicle was towed from the area of Highway 100/Huxel Drive. A male subject was arrested for domestic assault in the area of Valley Trailer Park. A peace disturbance report was taken in the 300 block of Stafford. ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT.

Today was the Annual Egg Drop Contest at the Fair! Make sure that you don't "drop the ball" about fire safety! Smoke alarms need to be less than 10 years old and need fresh batteries every year. Are yours up to date? WFD call summary Aug. 4-10 8/04: mutual aid, Boles 1st alarm, Ron Ave. alarm, E. 11th St. alarm, Elm St. 8/06: alarm, Rabbit Trail Dr. citizen assist, A. Roy Dr. 8/08: alarm, Hwy A mutual aid, Marthasville alarm, Williams St. assist EMS, Hill St. assist EMS, Hwy A assist WPD, Rabbit Trail Dr. 8109: vehicle accident, E. 5th St. wires, Rose Ln. Professional Volunteer Service since 1852 #wfd #volunteerfiredepartment #washmo

Sites from the Town & Country Fair 2024.

Night Shift 08/10/24 A check the well being was requested in the area of E. 5th and Old Highway 100. Officers responded to the 800 block of Washington Corners for an alarm sounding. Officers responded to Mercy Hospital to assist security with a visitor. A subject who was in custody in the police department jail caused property damage to the jail cell he was in. A subject was arrested for domestic assault in the area of Bieker Rd and Valley Trailer Ct. Several suspicious persons calls, assist EMS and other calls for service on the fairgrounds.

Shift Summary Days 8-10-2024 Vehicle crash report in the 2000 Block of E. 9th. Trespassing in the 1100 Block of Washington Square Fraud in the area of Southwinds. Property damage in the area of Valley Trailer Court. A female was arrested on outstanding warrants during the above investigation. Stolen vehicle in the 1300 Block of Karen Lane Wildlife call in the area of 200 Grand Avenue Homeless activity in the 5800 Block of Highway 100. A male subject was arrested for protective custody in the 500 Block of E. 14th Street. Assist motorist in the area of Highway 100/E. 5th. A shoplifting report was taken in the 1700 Block of A Roy Drive. Check the well-being in the 900 Block of W. 9th. Peace disturbance in the 2900 Block of Graham Road. ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT.

A subject was taken into custody for a mental health evaluation in the 1900 block of Bedford Center Dr. A subject was taken into custody on the fairgrounds for an outstanding warrant, assault and resisting arrest. A leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident and assault were investigated in the the 6700 block of Hwy 100. A verbal domestic was reported in the area of Southwinds Circle. A subject was taken into protective custody in the 300 block of Frank St. Officers responded to several calls for service on the fairgrounds. Several alarm calls, peace disturbances, fight calls and other calls for service were answered during the shift.

Shift Summary Days 8-9-2024 Property damage in the 200 Block of High Street. Derelict vehicle in the 6200 Block of Highway 100 Animal Complaint in the 300 Block of Burnside Private property vehicle crash in the 2600 block of E 5th. A derelict vehicle was towed from the area of 3rd/State Streets A male subject was arrested on outstanding warrants in the 100 Block of Madison Avenue. ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT.

Night Shift 08/09/24 A subject was arrested on the fairgrounds for being in possession of alcohol as a minor. A check the well being was conducted on W. 10th St. A suspicious person was reported in the 900 block of Patients First Dr. A person was reported missing in the 2700 block of Rabbit Trail Dr. the subject was located. A fight was reported on the fairgrounds. A subject was arrested for being in possession of liquor by a minor. A peace disturbance was reported in the 600 block of Blue Jay Dr. A motor vehicle accident was reported in the area of 5th and Louis. A subject was involved in a single vehicle motor vehicle accident and was later arrested for DWI in the area of 5th and Boone. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty.

8/6/2024 Nightshift Summary 2 Assault reports taken that occurred at the fairgrounds. Motorist was stopped for speeding in the 2000 Block of East 5th and issued several citations. A scooter was stolen from the area of West 5th St. And Stafford St. Intoxicated male taken into protective custody after being contacted numerous times throughout the shift for causing disturbances. Trespassing complaint handled at Best Western Homeless subjects contacted near JC Penney’s and provided some resources. Several suspicious person calls handled Traffic enforcement activities. Building checks Officers finished up the 1st night of the fair.