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This afternoon is the start to prolonged dangerous heat in our area. We are in a heat advisory starting today at 1:00 p.m. and lasting until Thursday, August 1, 7:00 p.m. Below you will see the website with all cooling centers for the state. Please remember to check with each site for any further rules and regulations that are in place. https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/1139cabb927b4395b75434a3cde4bfe1/page/Map/

Night Shift Summary 7/28/2024 A subject called to report her child as missing. Reports of a suspicious person in the area of 8th Street and Jefferson Street.

The Agnes Nolting Aquatic Complex is closed for the rest of the day, Sunday, July 28, due to low attendance.

I decided to go for a walk in the rain and got picked up by WHS. I need my human to bail me out of jail before I go to the Humane Society for housing.

We're attempting to identify this person regarding an active investigation. If you know who this is, please contact 636-390-1050 and ask to speak with Officer Garrett.

Even Olympic-level athletes have accidents! They wear helmets, and so should you! Use your head, and wear a helmet. WFD call summary July 21-27 7/21: assist EMS, Rolling Hills Dr. 7/23: vehicle accident, Cardinal Meadows vehicle accident, E. 8th St. alarm, Madison Ave 7/24: exterior gas leak, Meadowlark Dr. 7/25: vegetation fire, E. 5th St. 7/26: vehicle accident, Hwy 47 mutual aid, New Haven-Berger Professional Volunteer Service since 1852 #wfd #volunteerfiredepartment #washmo

Night Shift Summary 7/27/2024 A subject was issued a summons in the area of Jefferson Street and 3rd Street for No Valid Operators License. An informational report was taken in the 100 block of Boone Street. An intoxicated subject was taken into protective custody in the area of Super 8.

Several days of dangerous heat will be upon us starting tomorrow. We will be in a heat advisory starting tomorrow and lasting thru Thursday, August 1. Please keep yourself hydrated and stay cool.

Night Shift Summary 7/26/2024 A subject with a warrant was arrested in the area of W 9th Street and Clay Street.

Day Shift Summary 07/26/2024 Damage to an information kiosk at the riverfront. Glass was broken. Minor injury traffic crash on Highway 47 at East 14th Street. Checked on a dog in a vehicle in the 100 block of Elm Street. Dog was in a running vehicle with the air conditioning on. Property damage reported in the 500 block of East 3rd Street.

Today in #ParksandRecMonth24 we are highlighting Miller Post Nature Reserve. It is the newest park in our system and has over two miles of trails. Along with that, it is home to a creek, lake, and quarry that has scenic overlooks. It is also the best place to enjoy nature due to all its wildlife and preserved nature. Miller Post Nature Reserve is #WhereYouBelong. #ParksandRecMonth

Shift Summary Nights 7-24-2024 No reports taken during this shift. Shift Summary Nights 7-25-2024 Assist EMS in the 1700 Block of Madison. A vehicle crash report was taken in the area of Highway 100/A Roy Drive Assist EMS in the 1900 Block of Washington Crossing A female was arrested for stealing in the 1700 Block of A Roy Drive ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT.

A subject was arrested in the 600 block of Blue Jay for violation of a court order. A private property motor vehicle accident was investigated in the area of Rabbit Trail and Hwy 100 A check the well being was conducted in the 800 block of E. 5th St. A suspicious person was reported in the 1300 block of Veterans Dr. A suspicious person was reported in the area of Elbert Dr. A check the well being was conducted in the area of 5th and Macarthur A property damage and trespassing was reported in the 2000 block of Phoenix Dr. Assisted EMS in the 500 block of E. 14th St.

New Bermuda Sod at the dog park in the large dog section.

Day Shift 07/24/24 Officer responded to the 1100 block of Washington Square Center for reports of a peace disturbance. Officers responded to the 700 block of Meadowlark Dr. to assist the fire dept. A motor vehicle accident was investigated in the area of Hwy 47 and Hwy 100 A motor vehicle accident was investigated in the area of W. Main and High St. A stealing was reported in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr. A subject was arrested on outstanding warrants in the area of Southwinds. A peace disturbance was reported in the 2600 block of E. 5th St.

Today's Dinoadventure was incredible, thanks for the great turnout! Thank you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring the Show Me State Dinosaurs. We had a blast making some new Dino-friends!

Today for #ParksandRecMonth24 we are looking at Lions Lake. The lake is 11 acres and has 1 mile of trails to enjoy. The fountain in the middle of the lake helps with water aeration and changes colors at night! The lake also has recreational uses allowing people to fish and kayak on it. This park is perfect for a day out to enjoy the natural beauty that it has to offer making it #WhereYouBelong. #ParksandRecMonth

Due to fair set-up, the Pickleball Courts at the Fairgrounds are closed July 24 through August 21. There are pickleball courts at Phoenix Park to use during this time.

Shift Summary - Nights 7/23/24 Found property was located and turned in at Police HQ. A male was issued a summons for driving while suspended in the 900 block of Bieker Rd. Assisted WFD with an alarm in the 1000 block of Madison Ave.

What is an Illicit Discharge? Anything other than stormwater that is disposed of into a storm sewer system, and it is illegal! Some examples are paint, oil, cooking grease, laundry detergent, pesticides, fertilizers, pet waste, and yard waste. #onlyraindownthedrain #SWPPP #washmo #waterwisewednesday