Night Shift Summary. Date:1-12-2026
Assisted EMS on a call in the 300 block of Elm Street.
Suspicious activity in the area of Village West.
Friday's Weird Pets featured a White's Tree Frog and a Bearded Dragon. This Friday, January 16, at 4:00 pm, the Weird Pets Series continues with Hedgehogs. And yes, there will be a live Hedgehog.
Night Shift Summary. 1/11/26:
A male was arrested for unlawful use of a weapon in the 1600 block of Third Pkwy.
A male was arrested on fugitive warrants in the area of Hwy 100 and Vernaci Dr.
Officers responded to an alarm sounding in the 1500 block of High St.
ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT
Day Shift Summary 01/11/2026
Spoke with a subject from Village West Court to answer questions about a previous report.
A credit card was located in the parking lot in Washington Square. The owner of the card was contacted and they responded to pick up their card.
Suspicious person reported in the 500 block of Jefferson Street. Subject was gone upon our arrival.
A wallet was located on East 5th Street near Locust Street. Unable to contact the owner of the wallet.
Keys were located at the train depot on Front Street. Unable to locate the owner.
Day Shift Summary 01/10/26
Peace disturbance on Tiffany Lane. Person causing the disturbance left.
Dog was located running at large in the 600 block of Locust Street. It is patiently waiting for the owner to come pick him up.
Non-injury traffic crash on Highway 100 near Washington Heights Drive.
Subject was stopped for a traffic violation on Highway 100 near International Avenue. Subject was found to have outstanding warrants and was arrested.
We were honored to be able to provide an escort for the funeral procession of Washington Fire Department Support Firefighter Steven R. Tobben. We thank him for his 40 years of service to our community.
Night Shift Summary 01/09/26
A traffic complaint was reported in the area of Veterans Dr.
A traffic complaint was reported in the area of Circle Dr.
A suspicious person was reported in the 5800 block of Hwy 100.
A male was arrested for operating a vehicle without a valid driver's license in the area of Hwy 100 and Pottery Rd.
Assisted WFD with an alarm in the 200 block of W. Front St.
Suspicious activity was reported in the area of Kingsland Dr.
ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT
Day Shift Summary 01/09/26
A property damage was reported in the 400 block of E 14th Street.
The library's new Mahjong Club held its first session on Friday. They meet again on Friday, January 23 from Noon to 3 pm. This is an excellent time for Mahjong beginners to learn the game.
🚧 Road Work Reminder 🚧
West Fifth Street will be closed between Louis Street and Klingsick Street starting Monday, January 12th. The Street will remain closed until the work is completed. Anticipate road to be opened back up Wednesday January 14th, weather dependent.
Please use alternate routes and avoid the area if possible. Detour signs will be in place following the attached detour route. Local residents will have access to their houses.
Thank you for your patience while this work is completed.
Night Shift Summary. Date:01-08-2026
A stealing report was taken in the area of A Roy Drive.
Subjects were issued a trespass warning in the area of Phoenix Center.
A female was arrested in the area of Washington Square for being in possession of a controlled substance.
A female subject was arrested in the 900 block of East 5th for outstanding warrants.
Arrests do not imply guilt.
City of Washington Emergency Management Agency
Thank you for the overwhelming interest in this program! All 40 seats are currently filled for the First Impact presentation on January 15, 2026, at the Washington Public Safety Building.
If you were unable to secure a seat, we encourage you to sign up for the waitlist. We are also working to host a second session between now and summer break to meet the strong demand from families in our community.
This FREE program helps parents and teens understand Missouri’s Graduated Driver License Law and provides practical strategies to build safe driving habits, including limiting distractions, buckling up, and making smart choices behind the wheel.
👉 Join the waitlist here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0D4EA5A92CA3FDC16
For more information, contact Washington High School SRO Greg Garrett (#263) at 636-231-2200 or ggarrett@washmo.gov
As a reminder, teens can also take advantage of the FREE reality-based driving simulator at the Franklin County Juvenile Office in Union. To learn more or schedule a session, contact Nikki Holdmeier at 636-583-7333 or nikki.holdmeier@courts.mo.gov
Why these programs matter:
According to the NHTSA, teen drivers are most often involved in crashes due to inexperience and risk-taking. Teens are also three times more likely to engage in risky behavior when driving with multiple passengers.
In 2023 alone:
• 2,611 people were killed in crashes involving teen drivers nationwide
• 87,074 teens ages 15–18 were injured in crashes
Here in Missouri, SaveMOLives reports (preliminary) that in 2023:
• 133 people were killed in teen-driver-related crashes
• 47% of teens were speeding or driving too fast for conditions at the time of the crash
• 77% of teens killed were not wearing a seat belt
• 21 teens could have survived had they been buckled up
Together, education, experience, and responsible choices can make the difference. Let’s work as a community to keep our teens safe on the road.
#WashMO #BUPD #FirstImpact #TeenDriverSafety #SafeDrivingStartsAtHome #ProtectOurTeens #CommunityPolicing
Night Shift Summary. Date:01-07-2026
Animal complaint in the are of Fairview Drive.
No other calls for service.
City officials encourage all residents to sign up for the new Code Red Emergency Alert System. You’ll receive timely alerts about severe weather, public safety incidents, and other important emergencies by phone call, text, or email.
👉 Important reminder: Even if you signed up for alerts before, you’ll need to register again. Previous sign-ups don’t carry over to the new system.
Signing up is free, takes just a few minutes, and helps keep our whole community connected. Please share this with family and friends!
🔔 Visit https://accountportal.onsolve.net/cityofwashmo to sign up today!
🚧 Road Work Notice 🚧
West Fifth Street will be closed between Louis Street and Klingsick Street starting Monday, January 12th. The Street will remain closed until the work is completed. Anticipate road to be opened back up Wednesday January 14th, weather dependent.
Please use alternate routes and avoid the area if possible. Detour signs will be in place following the attached detour route. Local residents will have access to their houses.
Thank you for your patience while this work is completed.
Night Shift Summary. 1/6/26:
Animal complaint in the 300 block of W. 8th St.
Assisted EMS with a sick case in the 800 block of Roberts St.
A stray dog was reported in the 1300 block of Apple Blossom Ln:
Officers responded to an alarm sounding in the 2600 block of E. 5th St.
01/06/2026
Vehicle collision reported at Highway 100 and Bluff Road
Vehicle collision reported at Highway 100 and Highway 47
A stealing was reported in the 2100 block of E 5th
A check the well being was reported in Southwinds Circle.
Students: 😩 “Already?”
Parents: 😌 “Peace has returned.”
Whether you’re walking or driving, please slow down, stay alert, and help keep everyone safe. Here are some tips from our School Resource Officers to get everyone back on track going to and from school.
🚶♀️ Pedestrians🚶♂️
• Stay aware: Pay attention to your surroundings. Keep phone volume low or avoid headphones, as they can muffle important sounds.
• Use sidewalks: Always walk on sidewalks when available. If none exist, walk on the far edge of the road facing traffic.
Crossing the street safely:
• Use marked crosswalks or corners at an intersection. Never cross in the middle of the street or between parked cars.
• Obey traffic signals and cross only when permitted.
• At locations with a crossing guard, wait until the guard stops traffic and signals you to cross.
• Do not enter a crosswalk if oncoming traffic is too close to reasonably yield.
• Look left-right-left before crossing and make eye contact with drivers. Do not assume they see you.
🚗 Drivers🚗
• Minimize distractions: Put phones down and focus on driving. Expect the unexpected.
• Follow speed limits: Pay attention to posted limits, including school zones, which may lack flashing yellow lights.
• Yield to pedestrians: Always yield the right of way to pedestrians in both marked and unmarked crosswalks. Obey the directions of the crossing guard if one is present
• School busses: Obey flashing lights and stop sign when activated.
• Adhere to safety guidelines established by your child’s school when picking up or dropping off.
• Obey stop signs and electric signals:
Stop signs are called stop signs for a reason. Rolling through or just tapping your brakes doesn’t count. You have to stop which means all movement has ceased, hence the name STOP sign. A yellow electric signal means: Slow down. The light is about to turn red, so prepare to stop. Not “floor it and hope you beat it”.
A red electric signal means: Stop and remain stopped until the signal turns green. Enjoy the music on the radio and practice your air guitar skills or enjoy a sip of coffee from one of our many wonderful coffee shops. Go when the light turns green, not prior to.
Parking/Stopping restrictions:
DO NOT
• Park or stop inside of a crosswalk
• Park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
• Park or stop in a way that interferes with traffic in order to pick up your student.
#Washmo #PedestrianSafety #DriverSafety #LookOutForEachOther
