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April 13-19 is designated as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. As such, we would like to recognize and thank our partners in the Washington Communications Center. The Communications Officer is the first person the public deals with when they call for help. In the chaos of life, they're a calm reassuring voice and the sender of help. Between the thin red and blue lines, there is a golden line which represents those who serve their community as a Communications Officer. That gold line is the glue holding the red and blue lines together so we can do our jobs. Despite being the true first of the First Responder Family, they're rarely seen and sometimes overlooked. To our friends in the Communications Center: You are so much more than a voice on the other end of the phone line and radio. We're thankful to have you and we appreciate everything you do.

Be on the lookout for a postcard from Waste Connections. Return the postcard to select the Trash toter cart size that works for you! You may choose a 64-gallon or 96-gallon Trash cart.

Night Shift Summary. 04/17/25. A parking violation was reported in the 400 block of Cedar St. Officer assisted the fire department with a fire alarm sounding at the Farmers Market. A leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident was investigated in the area of Highway 47 and Washington Crossing. An assault investigation was conducted in the area of W. 10 and Jefferson St. During the investigation a subject was taken into protective custody. Arrests do not imply guilt.

Shift Summary Days 4-16-2025. Assist EMS in the 700 Block of Fremont Street. Vehicle crash report in the area of 5th/Stafford. Keep the peace on W. 10th Street. Vehicle crash report in the area of 8th/Franklin. Leaving the scene crash report in the area of Highway 47 and Highway 100. Dog running loose in the 1200 Block of W. 7th.

Thursday was Borgia Give Back! day. A big Thank You to Borgia students for helping the library prepare for summer reading by organizing, cleaning, packing summer reading bags, and assembling the play bricks. (Sorry about the "Math Skills Required" for assembling the bricks. But your math teachers would approve.)

The library is now a pickup location for Medication Safety Kits. Secure medications you store at home (especially opioid painkillers) in a locked container if possible. These kits are free - ask for a kit at the front desk. Kits are provided by Hope for Franklin County Coalition.

Thank you to Pinckney Bend Distillery for their informative and entertaining program on the Prohibition era. The tasting was great, too!

Night Shift Summary 04/15/2025. Dog running at large on Earth Crest Drive. Dog was later released to owner. Alarm in Washington Corners. Accidental. Peace disturbance reported in the 6000 block of Highway 100. Subject turned the music down for the night.

Day Shift Summary. 4/14/25 A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy 47 and E. 8th St. A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy 100 and E. 5th St. A male was arrested on fugitive warrants at Police HQ. An informational report was completed in the area of Phoenix Center Dr. A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy 100 and Hwy A. A trespass warning was issued in the 2000 block of Youngfield Cr. ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT.

Night Shift Summary 04/14/2025 Homeless activity in the 400 block of Lafayette Street. Subject was asked to move along. Alarm in Washington Corners. Accidental. Deer struck on Highway 100 near Recreation Drive.

The City of Washington and Washington High School teamed up to bring stormwater awareness to the community. 17 high school students and several WHS and City staff members spent their Saturday morning painting these storm drains with messages that help remind us that what goes in the drain goes straight to our creeks and rivers. Keep in mind that this was a pilot program that went through several steps to get approval. The City asks that you refrain from painting your storm drain as these are a part of the City infrastructure. We will keep everyone posted for a future program to expand this vision. #cleanwaterhappyotter #riverwaterstartshere #onlyraindownthedrain #SWPPP #washmo #waterwisewednesday

Save the date for our annual bike safety rodeo and car seat safety check on May 17th!

Art Club is experimenting with Urban Sketching in the upcoming months. This is perfect for beginners! Each meeting the class will experiment with different techniques and lessons. Art Club meets 2nd Wednesdays of each month @ 6pm @ the Library. Checkout what the Club drew during April's meeting. Curious about Urban Sketching? Visit bit.ly/42vAgRc to find out more. Or checkout one of our books on Urban Sketching: bit.ly/3EmgtvC

The Coffee with the Mayor Leadership Series will resume on Tuesday, April 15th, at 8:00 AM in the City of Washington Council Chambers. Our guest speaker will be Washington City Administrator Darren Lamb, who will host a presentation about the renewal of both our Capital Improvement and Transportation ½-cent sales taxes. We hope to see you there! https://www.washmo.gov/article/2107173

Dan Burkhardt will be at the library Thursday April 17 @ 6:30 pm to talk about his new books, "Trails Across Missouri." He will be discussing the Katy Trail and the fast-developing Rock Island Trail. A book signing will follow. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.

The Library is now stocking WhaZoodle!s - kids can explore a world of podcasts, music, short stories and more on an easy-to-use speaker. No Wi-Fi, downloads, or extra pieces necessary. Whazoodle!s are two-week checkouts. For more information, click here: https://www.playaway.com/our-products/whazoodle/all To browse the library's WhaZoodle! collection and place holds: bit.ly/42pSNP1

Night Shift Summary. 4/13/2025. Bottom Dollar Car Wash - A homeless subject was located and offered assistance but she refused. She was moved along. HWY A & Steutermann Road - Peace Disturbance/Drug Arrest A disturbance was called in at the above intersection . Contact made with both parties. One subject was found to have a large amount of methamphetamine in his possession and placed under arrest. Locust Street/E 8th Street - Leaving the Scene of an Accident Subject called to report a vehicle had backed into his residence causing damage and left the scene. Investigation to continue. Business Alarm in Washington Corners C&I Driving reported at the riverfront area. Building checks/Report writing/ traffic complaints/report writing and follow ups.

Shift Summary Days 4-13-2025. Derelict Vehicle in the 1900 Block of Washington Crossing. Trespassing report in the 2200 Block of Highway A. Check the well-being in the 700 Block of Fulton. Suspicious vehicle in the 1000 Block of Bieker Road. Assist Children's Division in the 900 Block of E. 5th. A larceny report was taken in the 1700 Block of A Roy Drive. Another larceny report was taken in the 1700 Block of A Roy Drive. Different suspect/different time. A female was arrested for shoplifting in the 1700 Block of A Roy Drive. Not related to the above 2 cases. ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT.

Night Shift Summary. 04/12/25. Officers responded to the area of 9th and Schaper for a report of a subject who was stranded and needed assistance getting back to Kentucky. That assistance was provided. A property damage was reported in the 700 block of Fremont. A check the wellbeing was requested and conducted in the area of Hwy 100 and Vernaci. Officers assisted EMS in the 1800 block of High St. Officers assisted the fire department in the area of Hwy 47 and Beiker Rd. A leave the scene of a motor vehicle accident was reported in the area of 14th St. and Marbach. A subject wanted for questioning was taken into custody in the area of Hwy 100 and Washington Corners. All subjects arrested are innocent until proven guilty.

Shift Summary Days 4-12-2025. Domestic assault report taken in the 200 Block of E. 5th. Fraud Report taken in the 2100 Block of Martina Drive. Leaving the scene report taken in the 1300 Block of South Lakeshore Dr. Parking violation in the 300 Block of Elm. Harassment report in the 200 Block of Elm. Vehicle crash report in the area of Highway 100/Highway A. Check the well-being of a subject on the Missouri River Bridge.