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Shift Summary - Nights 11/16/24 A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Bieker Rd and Hwy 100. Assisted EMS with a sick case in the area of W. 5th St. and Hill St. A peace disturbance was reported in the 500 block of E. 5th St. A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy 100 and West Pride Dr. Trespassing was reported in the 900 block of Patient's First Dr. A peace disturbance was reported in the 1400 block of E. 5th St. A male was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the 800 block of Stafford St. Assisted EMS with a sick case in the area of the Washington Bridge. ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT

Shift Summary - Nights 11/15/24 Suspicious person was reported in the 300 block of W. 6th St. A peace disturbance was reported in the area of Tiffany Ln. A peace disturbance was reported in the 300 block of W. 5th St. Suspicious activity was reported in the area of Washington Square. Assisted MSHP with a DWI investigation at HQ. A stolen vehicle was reported in the area of Norwood.

Day Shift Summary 11/16/2024 Alarm in the 6000 block of Highway 100. Accidental by employee. Non-injury traffic crash on Highway 47 at East 14th Street. Dog running at large in the 300 block of West Front Street. Dog was later returned to owner. Alarm in the 5000 block of Highway 100. Accidental by employee. Subject was contacted off of Clay Street in a wooded area trespassing. The subject was found to have multiple warrants and was arrested. Non-injury private property crash on A. Roy Drive.

Day Shift Summary 11/15/2024 Assisted a motorist on Highway 100 near High Street. Peace disturbance in the 1500 block of High Street. Subject was arrested for violating a court order. Non-injury traffic crash on West 5th Street at Stafford Street. Removed hazards from the roadway in the 6000 block of Highway 100. Assisted a motorist in the area of Highway 47 and Highway 100. Stealing reported from Washington Corners. Keys that were found in the area of Madison Avenue and East 6th Street were turned in. Leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash in the area of Highway 100 and Highway 47.

Summary Days 11/14/24 A traffic crash was reported in the 1600 Block of W Main. A peace disturbance was reported in the 200 block of Jefferson. Stealing was reported in the area of Sophia Drive. A traffic crash occurred in the area of 100 and Rabbit Trail Found property was reported in the area of 100 and Rabbit Trail. Fraud was reported in the area of E 11th. Stealing was reported in the area of Phoenix Center Drive. A traffic crash occurred in the area of 100 and High. A traffic crash occurred in the area of 8th and 47. Stealing was reported from the area of Southwinds. Numerous other calls for service.

The Washington Public Library Yule Ball is Friday, November 15, 6:30 p.m. at the City Auditorium, 211 High Street. The Dance floor, with the magical glow-in-the-dark blacklight bubbles, starts at 7:00 p.m. Costumes are welcomed! See you there.

Night Shift 11/13/24 Check the well being in the 900 block of E. 5th St. Assisted fire department in the 1300 block of Stafford St. Check the well being 100 block of Jefferson St. Check the well being in the area of Washington Heights and Hwy 100 Assisted a motorist in the area of Hwy A and Hwy 100.

Round 1 of Leaf pick up has been completed. See map for area(s) that has been serviced. Round 2 will begin December 2nd. If you have any questions, contact the Street Department at 636.390.1032

Stormwater Awareness Day is Saturday November 16th honoring the promulgation of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System program. NPDES is a permit program, created in 1972 as an amendment to the Clean Water Act (CWA), regulating water pollution in the United States. The CWA made it unlawful to discharge any pollutant from a point source into navigable waters without a permit. https://www.epa.gov/npdes #stormwaterawarenessday #SWPPP #washmo #waterwisewednesday

Round 1 Day 5 of Leaf pick up has been completed. See map for area(s) that has been serviced last week and today, Tuesday November 12th. If you have any questions, contact the Street Department at 636.390.1032

Our Law Enforcement Exploring Program is looking for new members!

Day Shift Summary 11/11/2024 Thank you to all our Veterans!! Peace disturbance in the 600 block of Jefferson Street. Subject was upset and moved along. Peace disturbance on Valley Trailer Court. Subject causing the disturbance left for the day. Assisted a motorist on Highway 100 at Bluff Road. Leaving the scene of a vehicle crash reported in the 1100 block of Karen Lane. Non-injury traffic crash on Highway 47 at East 8th Street. An oversized load is broken down on Highway 100 near A. Roy Drive. The lane is expected to be closed approximately 3 to 4 hours. MSHP on scene.

Washington assisted with a structure fire in downtown Hermann. #volunteerfiredepartment #wfd

Happy Veterans Day to those that wore a United States military uniform and took a solemn oath to protect our country. "While only one day of the year is dedicated solely to honoring our veterans, Americans must never forget the sacrifices many of our fellow countrymen have made to defend our country and protect our freedoms." - Randy Neugebauer The officers named below either have served, or are currently serving, in the United States military in addition to their service to this community: Chief Jim Armstrong #256 - Army Lieutenant Steve Sitzes #243 - Air Force Detective Mike Wissbaum #259 - Marine Corps Detective Charles Scheer #258 - Army Officer Zach Yawitz #250 - Army Officer Ben Juergens #251 - Army Officer Wyatt Loague #268 - Army Officer Brendan McMillan #269 – Army Officer Max Keeler #282 - Marine Corps Officer Jason Angle #284 – Missouri National Guard Officer Preston Marquart #288 – Missouri National Guard Recruit Officer Zachary Ashby #289 – Air Force Reserve Recruit Officer Noah Quaethem #290 – Missouri National Guard

“Never was so much owed by so many to so few.” Winston Churchill

Officers investigated a motor vehicle accident in the 1900 block of Marquart Dr. Officers assisted EMS in the 1800 block of High St. Officers assisted the fire department in the 100 block of Dawn Dr. A subject was stopped for a traffic violation and arrested for an outstanding warrant and operating a motor vehicle on a revoked driver license in the area of Front St. and Olive St. Arrests do not imply guilt. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty.

11/10/2024 Dayshift Summary Private property crash on A Roy Drive, info exchanged Officers handled a walk in complaint at the police station Traffic Enforcement Activities Officers had a great time at the All Abilities event at the Washington High School

Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. We honor all the Veterans, and are proud that we have many members of WVFC that have served. Thank you. WFD call summary Nov. 3-9 11/03: vegetation fire, Sunny Rd. mutual aid, Union check area, Recreation Dr. 11/04: mutual aid, St. Francis Co. vehicle accident, Hwy 100 vehicle accident, Hwy 100 assist EMS, Apple Blossom Ct. 11/05: alarm, Fieldstone Ct. assist EMS, Jacqueline Dr. vehicle accident, Hwy 100 alarm, Old Hwy 100 11/06: assist EMS, W. 5th St. vehicle accident, Old Hwy 100 animal rescue, Carriage Ct. 11/07: alarm, E. 5th St. alarm, E. 14th St. odor of gas, W. Main St. 11/08: alarm, Washington Crossing 11/09: wires, W. Main St. assist EMS, Brookview Dr. Professional Volunteer Service since 1852 #wfd #volunteerfiredepartment #washmo

Night Shift Summary 11/09/24 A check the well being was conducted in the area of the river front trail and the bridge. A check the well being was conducted in the 700 block of Jefferson St. A check the well being was conducted in the area of Hwy 47 and Washington Crossing. A harassment report was taken in the lobby of the police department. A subject was arrested on outstanding warrants in the area of the 300 block of W. 5th St.

City offices, Landfill, and Recycling Center will be CLOSED on Monday November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Office Closures will NOT affect your regular trash and recycling pickup.