Consider keeping some leaves in garden beds which has benefits to invertebrates and pollinators, mulching leaves to provide nutrients for lawns, or utilizing City collection and placing them properly behind the curb for yard waste pickup days and leaf pickups.
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Today, we proudly recognize the brave men and women who have served our nation in the United States Armed Forces. Their dedication, sacrifice, and courage safeguard the freedoms we all cherish.
The Washington Police Department extends our deepest gratitude to all veterans — and we are especially proud to honor our own officers who have served, or are currently serving, in the U.S. military in addition to their service to this community:
Chief Jim Armstrong #256 – U.S. Army
Lieutenant Steve Sitzes #243 – U.S. Air Force
Detective Sergeant Mike Wissbaum #259 – U.S. Marine Corps
Detective Charles Scheer #258 – U.S. Army
Officer Zach Yawitz #250 – U.S. Army
Officer Ben Juergens #251 – U.S. Army
SRO Wyatt Loague #268 – U.S. Army
Officer Brendan McMillan #269 – U.S. Army
Officer Max Keeler #282 – U.S. Marine Corps
Officer Jason Angle #284 – Missouri National Guard
Officer Preston Marquart #288 – Missouri National Guard
Officer Zachary Ashby #289 – U.S. Air Force Reserve
Officer Noah Quaethem #290 – Missouri National Guard
Thank you for your commitment — both to our nation and to the Washington community. We are honored to serve alongside you.
We would also like to wish a happy belated 250th birthday to the United States Marine Corps. To all Marines — and especially Detective Sergeant Wissbaum and Officer Keeler — we hope you and your fellow Marines enjoyed the day!
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Night Shift Summary 11/10/2025
Private Property vehicle crash in the 900 block of West 9th Street.
Peace disturbance in the 600 block of Locust Street. Dogs that were barking were brought inside.
Removed a deer that had been struck from the roadway on Highway 100 near Recreation Drive.
Peace disturbance loud music reported on Southwinds Circle. Made contact with resident who turned it down.
Day Shift Summary. 11/10/25:
Check the well being conducted in the 600 block of Roberts St.
Alarm sounding in the 1200 block of Deer Run Dr.
Property damage was reported in the area of Washington Crossing.
Trespassing occurred in the 400 block of Jefferson St.
A suspicious person was reported in the area of E. 5th St. and Old Hwy 100.
Check the well being conducted in the area of Bedford Center.
A male was arrested on a fugitive warrant during a traffic stop in the area of Hwy A and Hwy 100.
ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT
Day Shift Summary. Date: 11-09-2025
Traffic Crash Highway 47 and 5th street.
Suspicious person in the area of 8th and Madison. Subject was having medical issues. WAAD arrived on scene and helped him out.
A male subject was arrested in the 4000 block of South Point Road.
A male subject was arrested in the 300 block of Jefferson.
Arrests do not imply guilt.
11/01: outdoor fire, Durham Dr.
assist EMS, Lyon Rd.
alarm, Phoenix Center Dr.
11/02: vehicle accident, Valley Dr.
alarm, Rock Ln.
alarm, Liberty Trail
11/04: vehicle fire, Washington Heights Dr.
11/06: vehicle accident, Hwy 100
alarm, Jasper Ln.
11/07: mutual aid, Boles
11/08: check area, E. 9th St.
check area, Bluff Rd.
Professional Volunteer Service since 1852 #wfd #volunteerfiredepartment #washmo
Day Shift Summary. Date: 11-08-2025
A male subject was arrested in the 2000 block of 5th Street.
A peace disturbance was reported in the area 1200 block of Fawn Drive.
A female was subject was arrested in the area of Steutermann Road.
A male subject was arrested in the 1000 block of 5th Street.
Property damage reported at one of the parks, someone spray painted the playground with black spray paint.
Day Shift Summary. Date: 11-07-2025
Homeless activity reported at the Riverfront.
A harassment report was taken in the 2000 block of Hwy A.
Traffic crash in the area of Jefferson and Highway 100.
Assisted WAAD (EMS) in the 2600 block of East 5th.
Assisted a subject in a mental health crisis in the area of Highway 100.
Traffic crash in the area of Deer Run.
A stealing report was taken in the area of A Roy Drive.
A male subject was arrested for driving while revoked.
A female subject was arrested for outstanding warrants.
Arrests do not imply guilt.
Night Shift Summary 11/06/2025
Non-injury traffic crash on Highway 100 at Bedford Center Drive.
Non-injury traffic crash in the 900 block of West 9th Street.
Peace disturbance reported on A. Roy Drive. The subject causing the disturbance left.
Night Shift Summary 11/05/2025
Keys that had been located in Washington Square were returned to the owner.
Report of a domestic disturbance in the area of Southwinds Circle. Suspect was located and arrested for domestic assault and resisting arrest.
Property was located on Southwinds Drive and returned to the owner.
Report of loud music in the 500 block of East 5th Street. It was turned down.
Please note, office closures will NOT affect your curbside service.
Night Shift Summary. Date: 11/04/2025
A complaint of suspicious activity was reported in the 300 block of Jefferson Street. A suspicious vehicle was checked in the area of Highway 100 and Washington Heights Drive. A suspicious vehicle was checked in the 1700 block of A Roy Drive. Peace disturbance was reported in the area of 2nd Street and Jefferson Street.
Day Shift Summary. Date: 11-04-2025
Homeless activity Phoenix center.
Animal complaint near Washington Corners.
Assisted a female in crisis get some help near the 500 block of 5th street.
Assisted EMS in the area of Meadow Oaks Lane.
Traffic crash Hwy 100 and Hwy A.
Traffic crash Hwy 100 and Jefferson St.
Assisted EMS in the area of Norwood.
Night Shift Summary. 11/04/25
A subject was arrested at the police department during a stealing investigation.
A violation of an order of protection was reported in the 2100 block of E. 5th St.
A peace disturbance was reported in the area of Rabbit Trail and Hwy 100.
A subject reported that a dog growled at his child in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr.
A suspicious person was reported in the area of 9th St. and High St.
A stealing was reported in the 700 block of Shamrock.
A subject was arrested for DWI during a traffic stop near Front St. and Stafford St.
An assault was reported in the 100 block of E. 6th St.
A peace disturbance was reported in the 100 block of E. 6th St.
All subjects arrested are innocent until proven guilty.
Day Shift Summary. Date: 11-03-2025
Report of cows in the roadway near Bluff road and Hwy 100. The owner of the cows arrived on scene and lead them back to where they belong.
Traffic crash Highway 100 and Bluff Road. No injuries.
A property damage report was taken at the Riverfront Park.
Suspicious person in the area of Washington Square.
Suspicious person in the area of High Street.
