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Day Shift Summary 06/10/2025. Alarm in the 100 block of Penn Street. Accidental. Homeless subject was contacted in the area of Clocktower Plaza. Subject was asked to move along. Two dogs running at large in the 1400 block of East 5th Street. Animals were returned home. Non-injury private property crash on Aquatic Circle Drive. Subject was seen dumping trash in the storm water drain in the 1900 block of Meriwether Drive. Subject was contacted and admitted to dumping the trash. Subject was also found to have an outstanding warrant. The subject was arrested for both the littering and the warrant. The storm water drain was cleaned out by City of Washington personnel. Non-injury private property crash on A. Roy Drive.

Day Shift Summary 06/09/2025 Alarm in Washington Square. Accidental by employee. Traffic crash with minor injuries on East 5th Street near Brookview Drive. Homeless subject was contacted in the 200 block of West 2nd Street. Subject was asked to move along. Assisted WFD with a boat on the river that was adrift. Parking violation reported on Phoenix Center Drive. Vehicle was moved. Derelict vehicle was checked on in the 200 block of Walnut Street. Peace disturbance in the 300 block of Stafford Street. Subjects causing the disturbance left.

Night Shift Summary 6/8/2025. An open door to a business was located in the Washington Square area. The building was cleared and secured. Officers assisted WAAD with a sick case in the area of E 5th Street and HWY 100. Check the wellbeing of a subject in the area of HWY 47 and E 5th Street. A subject was taken into protective custody in the area of HWY 47 and E 6th Street. Officers assisted WAAD in the area of W 10th Street with a subject who sustained a laceration. A subject was trespassed from a business in the 900 block of E 5th Street. Suspicious activity reported in the area of Southwinds Circle Drive.

Day Shift Summary. 06/08/2025 An animal complaint was reported in the 300 block of Burnside Street. A neighbor dispute was reported in the area of Brookshire Lane and Lexington Lane. Officers assisted EMS in the 2700 block of Rabbit Trail Drive. A verbal domestic was reported in the 2000 block of Koch Lane. A derelict vehicle was reported in the 400 block of West 5th Street.

Contractor will be applying high friction surface treatment on Highway 100 between Highway KK and Vossbrink Drive. Work will begin Tuesday, June 10th and will continue daily, from 6am to 6pm, through Thursday, June 12th. There will be lane closures with flaggers to direct traffic during these times. Dates of work is weather dependent. Be cautious of workers and delays in this area. Please utilize alternate routes if possible.

Night Shift Summary 6/7/2025. A stealing report was taken in the area of A. Roy Drive. A verbal domestic report was taken in area of Matilda Court. A private property crash occurred in the area of Old HWY 100 and E 5th Street. An abandoned vehicle was towed from the area of HWY 100 and Bluff Road. A subject was taken into custody for Domestic Assault in the area of Clay Street and Wildey Way. Officer assisted Missouri State Highway Patrol with booking a subject for DWI.

Day Shift Summary. 06/07/2025 Officers responded to a residence in the 500 block of East 11th Street for an alarm. Harassment was reported in the 700 block of Horn Street. Officers assisted another agency in the 700 block of Horn Street. Officers assisted another agency in the 500 block of East 5th Street. Officers responded to a report of a fire in the 1700 block of East 5th Street. A vehicle crash was reported in the 2000 block of East 9th Street. A complaint involving homeless subjects was handled in the area of Highway 100 and A Roy Drive.

Night Shift Summary 6/6/2025. A vehicle crash occurred in the area of HWY 47 and E 5th Street. Report of a suspicious person in the 2100 block of Anniston Drive. Peace disturbance reported in the 700 block of E 5th Street. Officers checked the wellbeing of a subject in the area of Southwinds Circle Drive.

Day Shift Summary. 06/06/2025 A derelict vehicle was reported in the 800 block of Madison Avenue. Officers checked on a business in the 2000 block of Phoenix Center after several open 911 calls. An assault was reported in the 1100 block of West 5th Street. Issues with homeless subjects reported in the 200 block of Kingsland Drive. Harassment was reported in the area of Weatherby Court. A parking violation was reported on the parking lot of Charlottes Way. Officers assisted a motorist on Highway 100 near Highway 47. A vehicle crash was reported in the area of Highway 100 and A Roy Drive.

🚘 Attention Parents of Teen Drivers! 🚘 Give your teen the skills they need to stay safe on the road! The B.R.A.K.E.S. Teen Pro-Active Driving School is coming to Jefferson City, MO on July 19–20! This FREE defensive driving program is for teens ages 15–19 who have a permit or license and at least 30 hours of driving experience. Registration opens June 9 – spots fill quickly! Don’t miss this opportunity to give your teen real-life, behind-the-wheel training. 👉 Learn more & register here: https://putonthebrakes.org/home

With a 95% chance of rain and thunderstorms forecasted, the pool will be closed today, Friday, June 6, 2025.

Night Shift Summary. 6/6/25. Peace disturbance in the 300 block of W. Front St. Peace disturbance in the area of the area of Elbert Dr.

Day Shift Summary. 6/5/2025. Officers were dispatched to the 6000 Block of HWY 100 for a report of found drug paraphernalia. Item was seized for destruction. A private property crash was reported on a business parking lot at 1701 Heritage Hills. Officers responded for a complaint of a homeless person sleeping on the sidewalk in the 400 Block of E 5th Street. He was moved along. Officers investigated a crash downtown at the Train Depot. A large box truck struck the awning of the depot. A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of the driver for drug possession. Several other private property crashes/ animal calls/traffic enforcement activities.

We still have some open spots for the Teen Chocolate Tasting on Thursday June 5 at 6:00 p.m. Call 636-390-1070 and register your teen for free chocolate!

At Tuesday's reception, the library unveiled its Tiny Art collection. Our young artists had their pictures displayed in the front lobby area of the library. The art will be displayed throughout summer reading challenge. Stop by and take a look!

Wow your friends with the tricks you learn in Magic Camp! Ages 6-12 should register by Thursday, June 12 to secure your spot for this fun week-long camp.

Due to the morning temperatures, the pool gates will open at 1:30 today, Thursday, June 5. We look forward to seeing you and the sunshine later today!

At yesterday's Discovering Great Artists workshop, we worked in the style of Vincent Van Gogh. The next workshop is Wed June 11 @ 3:30 p.m. https://www.washmolib.org/discovering-great-artists-art-workshop/

Day Shift Summary 6/4/25. A homeless activity was reported in Washington Crossing. A leaving the scene accident was reported in the area of Hwy 100 and Hwy 47. A motorist assist was conducted in the area of Hwy 47 and E 14th St. A trespassing and CIT incident was reported in the 900 block of East 5th Street. A homeless activity was reported in the 500 block of Louis and Clark Drive. A motor vehicle collision was reported in the area of Hwy 47 and E 3rd St. A stealing was reported in the 900 block of E 5th St. A report for lost or stolen property was taken in the 300 block of Jefferson. A suspicious person was reported in the 700 block of W 5th Street. Assisted the fire department with a suspected sinkhole that began to form in Washington Square.