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The Wastewater Department will be repairing a major part of the sewer main on Front Street starting Monday, September 23, and continuing until Wednesday, September 25. During this time, Front Street will be closed to all traffic in between Lafayette Street and Elm Street. Also, the entrance to the River Front Park will be restricted to one lane. Please refer to the road closure map. As always, we apologize for any inconveniences this may cause.

Night Shift Summary 09/16/2024 Homeless activity on Highway 100 near A. Roy Drive. Subject was asked to move along. Alarm in Washington Corners. Business was checked, and it was accidental by employee. Open door was located in the 200 block of Oak Street. Building was checked, and the door was secured. Report of a female yelling in the 700 block of East 1st Street. Subject could not be located.

Shift Summary - Days 9/16/24 A domestic assault was reported in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr. A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy 100 and High St. Found property was located in the area of the Riverfront. A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Image Dr. A check the well being was conducted in the 1400 block of E. 5th St. A motor vehicle crash occurred in the 400 block of Lafayette St. A suspicious person was reported in the area of Washington Crossing. A motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Hwy A and Steutermann Rd. An informational report was completed in the 6700 block of Hwy 100. Trespassing was reported in the 600 block of E. 7th St. An ordinance violation was reported in the 200 block of Rand St. A motor vehicle crash occurred in the 600 block of Blue Jay Dr.

🚧 NOTICE 🚧 The East End of the Riverfront Trail will be CLOSED September 17-19 for routine pavement maintenance. Please do not use the trail during this time. Thank you!

Officers responded to the 2600 block of E. 5th for a check the well being. Officers responded to the 1000 block of Borgia Dr. for a fire alarm sounding. No fire was located. A stealing was reported in the 700 block of E. 5th St. Careless and Imprudent driving was reported in the area of High and Circle Dr. Officers responded to the 2000 block of E. 5th for an arrest attempt. Negative contact at the residence. A suspicious vehicle was reported in the 300 block of High St. A check the well being was requested in the area of Wenona Ct.

Did you know? The Missouri Book Festival sponsors 10 literacy-related programs for area schools in the days before the festival. This includes a Missouri Trivia Show, an Illustrator demonstration, and visits from Fredbird. A big thank you for everyone working hard to encourage learning and making it fun! We hope to see you tonight at 7 p.m. to hear author Ridley Pearson at CJB Theater at Washington High School. www.missouribookfestival.com

Night Shift Summary 09/12/2024 Assault was reported on Sir Williams Court. The suspect had left the residence prior to our arrival. A short time later the suspect was located and arrested. A subject that was identified via one of our Facebook requests was located, interviewed and a confession was obtained. We very much appreciate all your assistance in helping us identify persons via social media. This is just one example of how your assistance helps us to close cases that may otherwise remain open.

Summary Days 09/12/24 Fraud was reported in the area of Bedford Center Drive. Officers dealt with a homeless subjects camp near the riverfront trial. Specifically all of the litter that he left behind. A male subject was arrested on outstanding warrants in the 1400 Block of E 5th. A leaving the scene crash was reported in the 1000 Block of W 5th. Numerous other day shift calls for service.

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The Missouri Book Festival has fun things happening for you sports lovers, too! Join us this Saturday, September 14 at the Washington Public Library. See the full program schedule at www.missouribookfestival.com. Goal! Soccer's impact locally, nationally and globally 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.; Festival Stage Soccer, the world's game, comes to Washington for a lively analysis of the sport at the local, national and international levels! Former U.S National Team player & ESPN broadcaster Ty Keough, St. Louis CITY SC radio personality Joey Zanaboni, and Washington Soccer Academy executive director Sarah Lough will cover "the beautiful game." Panel led by David Lange, author of "Year One: St. Louis CITY SC," and "Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America's First Soccer Capital," from Reedy Press. http://soccermadeinstlouis.com/ American Championship Wrestling 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; Festival Grounds, Washington Library Experience the thrill of high-flying superstars and classic wrestling entertainment with American Championship Wrestling! With 20+ years in the wrestling business, the owners of American Championship Wrestling bring you the most talented young Wrestling stars. Their ability to combine high-flying moves with a classic wrestling style is a sight to see! http://acwtheshow.com #missouribookfestival2024 #missouribookfestival #mbf2024 #mbf #wherestoriescometolife #washmo #books #author #reading #bookfestival #bookfest #missourireaders #stlsoccer #stlcity #acw #americanchampionshipwrestling

Night Shift Summary 09/11/2024 Parking complaint on Southbend Drive due to a game going on. Only 1 vehicle was located that was parked in a no parking zone. Solicitor on the parking lot of Target. Subject was asked to move along. Assisted EMS in the 1700 block of East 5th Street. Subject had fallen and hurt their leg. Subject was transported by EMS. Subject was stopped for careless and reckless driving on a 49cc motorcycle in the area of West 5th Street and West Pride Drive. Subject's driving privilege was found to be revoked. Subject was arrested for driving while revoked.

Day Shift Summary 9/11/2024 A vehicle crash occurred in the area of Westlink Drive and Bluff Road. A domestic disturbance in the area of HWY 100 and Bieker Road. A vehicle was stolen from the area of E 5th Street and Madison Ave. A subject was issued a citation in the area of Rock Crest and King Crest for dog running at large.

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Parts of the Library and City Hall parking lots are blocked off in preparation for the Missouri Book Festival. Parking will be limited through Monday, September 16. We hope to see you this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.!

There is no shortage of fun, educational activities for your kids at the Missouri Book Festival! Saturday, September 14. Here are three more programs you don’t want to miss! See the full festival schedule at www.missouribookfestival.com! Discovering Your Thing 3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.; Author's Stage Have you ever taken the time to ask yourself what's “your thing?” You know… that special something that makes you unique from everyone else? Join award-winning children's book author Micheal Anderson as she shares how she discovered "her thing" and how she's using it to make a difference through children's literacy. She is the award-winning author of the STEM-focused Zoey Lyndon chapter book series. Micheal firmly believes children can't be what they can't see, which is why she writes relatable stories that expose young readers to the different disciplines of STEM. http://www.everythingmicheal.com Roscoe Goes to School 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Author's Stage Rose loves her dog Roscoe, but there's just one thing that he's missing - good manners! This story celebrates a child's innocence as Rose does her best to try and understand what dog school is like for Roscoe. Children will find her misconceptions about dog school both funny and possibly relatable as they see themselves in her. Follow along and enjoy Rose's laughter-inducing misconceptions about dog school as well as all of the lessons she learned. Author Dytania Harris is an award-winning educator with over 15 years of mentoring and educating students. An Unlikely Hero 2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; City Hall, Council Chambers In a world of heroes and villains, where do you belong? Jordan doesn’t fit in at school and spends every free moment immersed in comic books. A sudden invitation to attend Haven High, a school for superheroes, sends Jordan on a journey of self-discovery to find their place in the world. Is Jordan doomed to be a villain or will they prove to be a superhero after all? Inspired by the intelligence and emotional wisdom of young people, Metro Theater Company creates professional theater, fosters inclusive community, and nurtures meaningful learning through the arts. http://metroplays.org #missouribookfestival2024 #missouribookfestival #mbf2024 #mbf #wherestoriescometolife #washmo #books #author #reading #bookfestival #bookfest #missourireaders #discoveryourthing #roscoegoestoschool #anunlikelyhero #metroplaysstl

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Night Shift 09/10/24 A subject was arrested on an outstanding warrant during a traffic stop in the area of 14th St. and Buckingham. A property damage was reported in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr. A trespassing was reported in the 900 block of E. 5th St. A peace disturbance was reported in the 500 block of W. 2nd St. A peace disturbance was reported in the 1700 block of A Roy Dr. An intoxicated subject was taken into protective custody in the area of 5th and Jefferson.

The City wants to know what you know about stormwater and what you would like to see more of in your community. Five minutes of your time helps us improve the quality of our programs. We appreciate your input and your effort to keep our water clean! #SWPPP #washmo #waterwisewednesday

Shift Summary Days 9-10-2024 Assist WFD with a brush fire on the riverfront trail. A property damage report was taken in the 1700 Block of A Roy Drive. A misc. juvenile report was taken in the 400 Block of E. 14th Street. Assist EMS in the 300 Block of Elm Street. Assist EMS in the 1600 Block of W. 5th. Dog Bite report taken in the 1500 Block of Horn Street.

Get ready for an amazing experience at the 2024 Missouri Book Festival on Saturday, September 14, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Washington Public Library! This year, we’re bringing stories to life with exciting food demonstrations that you won’t want to miss. From donuts and crepes to learning the techniques to make the perfect burnt ends, there’s something for every food lover. Did we mention there will be samples?! Visit www.missouribookfestival.com for more details and to see the full schedule. And, don’t miss out on our keynote event, Let There Be Write with award-winning author Ridley Pearson, who will kick off the festival on Friday, September 13, at 7:00 p.m. at the CJB Theater at Washington High School. Reserve your free tickets today at https://bit.ly/MoBookFest2024.