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Shift Summary - Days 1/10/25 An open door was located in the area of Washington Crossing. Peace disturbance was reported in the 1900 block of E. 5th St. Check the well being conducted in the area of Southwinds. Fraud was reported in the area of Washington Crossing. A verbal domestic occurred in the 1100 block of E. 8th St. Check the well being conducted in the 1400 block of Eugenia Dr.

Shift Summary - Days 1/11/25 Found property turned in at HQ and returned to owner. Suspicious person reported in the area of Phoenix Center Dr. Hazards were reported in the area of Washington Crossing. Fraud was reported in the 300 block of Meadow Dr. Officers responded to an overdose in the 100 block of Jacqueline Dr.

Night Shift 01/10/2025 Subject came into the Police Department and reported a phishing scam. Subject did not provide any personal information to the scammers. Subject was contacted on Eckelkamp Court in reference to a check the well-being. Subject was highly intoxicated, and it was found they had an active warrant. Subject was arrested. Assisted WFD with a fire on Phoenix Center Drive.

Washington Public Library is open today, Friday, January 10.

1/9/2025 Nightshift Summary A leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash was reported on the parking lot of Marquarts Landing Assisted DFS with a follow up investigation Structure fire reported in the 200 Block of High Street. Everyone was evacuated and safe. Suspicious persons/Check Wellbeing/Dog at Large/Follow Ups and Report Writing More snow throughout the night

Due to the snowstorm hitting this morning, Waste Connections will not be running their trucks today, Friday, January 10. They will be running tomorrow, Saturday, January 11, to get all routes completed. Thank you for your patience.

A leaving the scene accident was reported in the 900 block of Cedar Street A subject turned themselves in on outstanding warrants in the 300 block of Jefferson A vehicle accident was reported in the are of West 5th and Dubois A peace disturbance was reported in the 200 block of East 5th A vehicle accident was reported in the area of West 5th and Cedar

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URGENT SAFETY MESSAGE!! We know it’s tempting, but please do not walk on the ice at Lions Lake or any bodies of water around the city. Despite the freezing temps, it’s extremely dangerous. You can fall through, and hypothermia will set in quickly. City of Washington Emergency Management

Day shift 1/8/25 A delayed stealing was reported in the 1700 block of Aroy Drive A peace disturbance was reported in the 200 block of East 5th Street. A subject was subsequently taken into custody for outstanding warrants. A peace disturbance was reported in the 400 block of Lafayette. 2 Subjects were taken into custody on outstanding warrants. A vehicle accident was reported in the 5800 block of Highway 100 A vehicle accident was reported in the area of Highway 100 and Vossbrink A report was made in reference to a subject having a mental health crisis on Elbert Drive. The subject was provided with the appropriate services.

A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect for our area starting tomorrow evening at 6:00PM and lasting until Friday at 6:00PM with another round of snow late Thursday into Friday, impacting the morning commute. While most will see snow, the highest totals will be in southeast Missouri . City of Washington Emergency Management

Thank you to WPD Sgt. Kapustka for providing (indoor!) training tonight. We appreciate anything that helps us be better partners with our local first responding agencies. #wfd #volunteerfiredepartment #washmo

Hard to believe! Some are still digging out from the winter storm that affected our area over the weekend. We have another possible round of snow Thursday night and going into Friday morning. The highest accumulations are predicted to be in southern Missouri, but we could still see some minor accumulations on top of what is already on the ground. City of Washington Emergency Management Agency

Night Shift Summary 01/07/2025 Suspect from a property damage report taken on 12/06/2024 was located. Subject was arrested. Leaving the scene reported in the 300 block of West Front Street. Occurred sometime between Saturday and Monday. Disturbance reported in the 900 block of East 5th Street. Subject causing the disturbance was calmed down. Injured deer was dispatched on Highway 100 near Pottery Road.

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

Shift Summary - Days 1/7/25 Officers responded to an alarm sounding in the 500 block of Vossbrink Dr. Officers responded to an alarm sounding in the area of Washington Square. A male was issued a summons for no valid driver's license in the area of Hwy 100 and Hwy 47. Dog at large was reported in the 300 block of Jefferson St. Check the well being in the 700 block of Jefferson St. Check the well being in the 700 block of Fremont St. Accidental discharge of firearm in the 100 block of E. 2nd St.

Washington Public Library endorses this 30-minutes-a-day reading challenge. You can start by joining our Winter Reading Program, which runs through the end of February, join one of our book clubs, or read in the comfort of your own home. Make it a habit to read 30 minutes a day!

The January Friends of the Library meeting on Wednesday, January 8 has been cancelled. They will meet again on Wednesday, February 5, 4:00 p.m.

Are you tired of the freezing weather? Get ready, swim suit season is right around the corner! Get your pre-season discounted 20 visit pool card today for $105 until February 28; March 1- April 30 - $110; May 1- $120. Be sure you unlock the discount using code POOL2025. For more information, please contact the Parks & Recreation Office at (636) 390-1080.