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WFD call summary April 21-27 4/21: assist WPD, riverfront trail alarm, Marquart Dr. check area, Old Hwy 100 4/22: water rescue, Missouri river vegetation fire, Elmwood Estates Dr. assist WPD, W. 2nd St. 4/23: minor rescue, James St. exterior fire, Country Club Grds. alarm, Rock Crest Dr. check area, E. 9th st. 4/25: wires, W. 5th St. Professional Volunteer Service since 1852 #wfd #volunteerfiredepartment #washmo

Night Shift 04/27/24 Assisted EMS in the 1400 block of E. 6th St. Officer conducted an assault investigation in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr. Officers responded to the 900 block of E. 5th for a report of a suspicious vehicle Officers responded to the 800 block of West Pride Dr. for a report of a suspicious vehicle. A subject was arrested for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license in the area of Hwy 47 and Steutermann Rd. A peace disturbance was reported in the 1300 block of E. 6th St. Officers responded to an alarm sounding in the 3000 block of Phoenix Center. Officers checked on a suspicious vehicle in the 800 block of Missouri Ave. A subject was arrested in the area of Hwy 100 and Hwy A for operating a motor vehicle on a suspended driver license.

Arbor Day/Earth Day 2024 at the Washington Farmers' Market from last Saturday. Great event with great volunteers! Thank you!

Shift Summary Days 4-27-2024 Homeless activity in the 5800 Block of Highway 100. Found property in the 5800 Block of Highway 100. Parking violations on Southbend Drive.

Shift Summary Days 4-26-2024 Private Property vehicle crash in the 3000 Block of Phoenix Center Dr. A domestic report was taken in the 800 Block of W. 8th. Found property in the area of Meriwether Dr. A verbal peace disturbance report was taken in the 1300 Block of E. 6th. Check the well-being in the 900 Block of Washington Square. A verbal peace disturbance report was taken in the 1200 Block of W. 8th. Keep the peace in the 1000 Block of E. 8th.

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All, pay attention to the sky's this afternoon and evening. While we are only in a slight risk for severe weather things can always change.

If you can help identify the subject in the vehicle please contact Officer Crawford or Detective Scheer at 636-390-1050. Thank you for your help.

Shift Summary - Days 4/25/24 A derelict vehicle was reported in the 600 block of Lincoln St. Alarm sounding in the 200 block of W. Main St. Alarm sounding in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr. Fraud was reported in the 1100 block of Horn St. Parking complaint in the 4000 block of Brookview Dr. A motor vehicle crash occurred in the 900 block of E. 1st St. Trespassing was reported in the area of Phoenix Center. A leaving the scene motor vehicle crash occurred in the 200 block of W. 5th St. A suspicious person was reported in the area of Charlottes Way.

Shift Summary - Days 4/24/24 A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy 47 and E. 8th St. A motor vehicle crash occurred in the 600 block of Blue Jay Dr. Fraud was reported in the 5600 block of Steutermann Rd. Fraud was reported in the 1800 block of High St. A leaving the scene motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Washington Corners. A check the well being was conducted in the area of the Washington Bridge. A court order was served at Police HQ. Peace disturbance was reported in the 700 block of Locust St. Found property was located in the 500 block of E. 5th St. Fraud was reported in the 1100 block of James St.

Shift Summary Nights 04/24/24 A traffic crash was reported in the area of 47 and Steutermann. A traffic crash was reported in the area of 14th and 47. A female subject was arrested on outstanding warrants during a traffic stop in the area of 5th and Market. Officers responded to a peace disturbance in the 900 block of E 5th.

The Washington High School Environmental Club brought stormwater awareness to our Arbor Day/Earth Day event this past Saturday! #SWPPP #studentmade #washmo

Happy Administrative Assistant Day to Jill Pinter & Linda Saunders!

*HIGHWAY 100 CONSTRUCTION* From 7 p.m. Thursday, April 25 through 6 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, Highway 100 from Washington Crossing to South Point Road will have one eastbound and westbound lane closed.

Happy Administrative Professionals Day!!! These young ladies work hard behind the scenes to keep our department running efficiently and effectively. The work you do does not go unnoticed and we appreciate what you do for us on a daily basis. Liz, Stephanie and Kara enjoy your day!!

The next Homeschool Resource Meeting is Friday, April 26, 1 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room. We'll see you then!

Date: April 22, 2024 Reference: Washington Riverfront-River Rescue On Monday April 22, 2024, at 3:02 PM the Washington Police Department, Washington Fire Department and Washington Ambulance District responded to the Washington River Front and the Missouri River Bridge for a subject who jumped from the bridge. When the first officer arrived at the Missouri River Bridge, he could see a subject in the water. The Washington Fire Department launched a boat with Washington Firefighters and Washington Ambulance personnel on-board. The subject was recovered downstream from the bridge. The Firefighters and Ambulance personnel began lifesaving measures while enroute back to the Washington Boat Ramp and continued life saving measures as the subject was transported to Mercy Hospital in Washington. The Emergency Room Staff continued those life saving measures. Unfortunately, the subject did not survive his injuries. The subject was a 21-year-old male from Washington. Respectfully Submitted, Lt. Steve Sitzes, 243

Date: April 22, 2024 Reference: Death Investigation On Sunday April 21, 2024, at 1:23 PM a subject came into our department to report he found a deceased person on the West side of the Washington Riverfront Trail near the loop turnaround. Officers responded to the location and found a male subject deceased. Also located at the scene was a backpack, bicycle and a handgun. The death is being investigated as a self-inflicted gunshot. Detectives from our department were contacted and responded to the scene to investigate. The victim is a 58-year-old male from Washington. The incident is being investigated as a suicide. The family members of the deceased have been notified. No further information will be released at this time. Respectfully Submitted, Lt. Steve Sitzes, 243

Earth Day Scavenger Hunt with Smokey the Bear! Smokey the Bear is hidden around the Children's Library. Find all ten Smokey the Bear's and bring your scavenger hunt sheet to the lower circulation desk for a prize. April 22 -April 26.

Third Street Overlay and Improvements Project, STP-6401(602) ~ Construction Detour Portions of Third Street will be closed during construction for the safety of the construction workers and the general public. The Phase 1 Closure with detours currently in effect is indicated below in orange and extends along Third Street from Jefferson Street to Locust Street. Thank you for your patience during this construction project. Effective 4/22/2024