Washington Police Department

10/22/2026

Day Shift Summary. 10/21/2026

Assisted MoDOT with traffic control while lights were changed at Highway 100 and Bluff Road

A CIT report was drawn in the 1900 block of Image Drive

Hazards were reported in the roadway at Highway 47 and East 5th Street. The fire department assisted with clearing the hazard

A subject was taken into custody for driving while suspended and outstanding warrants on Wishwood Drive

An assist other agency report was drawn in the 600 block of Bluejay Drive

A subject was taken into custody for possession of a controlled substance after a reported peace disturbance in Southwinds Circle

Assisted EMS in the 200 block of Grand Avenue

A leaving the scene crash was reported at Highway 100 and Aroy Drive

A check the well being was conducted on West 11th Street

A check the well being was conducted in the 500 block of Windy Hills

ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT

10/22/2026

Night Shift Summary 10/21/2026

Report of a vehicle spinning its tires at the riverfront. Vehicle was gone upon our arrival.

Report of a suspicious person in the area of East 8th Street and Burnside Street. Subject was gone upon our arrival.

Assisted a motorist who had run out of gas in the area of Highway 47 and Steutermann Road. They got gas and were on their way.

Report of a traffic crash in the 1300 block of East 5th Street. The witness gave a vehicle description and said the striking vehicle drove away. We were able to locate the vehicle and driver. The driver was found to be intoxicated. Subject was arrested for leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash and driving while intoxicated.

10/21/2026

Night Shift Summary. 10/20/26

A dog was found and brought to the police department and later returned to it's owner.

A check the wellbeing was conducted in the area of 5th and Market.

Officers responded to the area of 5th St. and Highway 47 for a road rage incident.

A subject was arrested for an outstanding warrant and traffic charges during a traffic stop in the area of E. 5th and Highway 100.

A leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident was reported in the 400 block of E. 5th St.

A check the wellbeing was requested in the 400 block of E. 3rd St.

A peace disturbance was reported in the 1000 block of E. 5th St.

A suspicious vehicle was checked on and moved along from the Lakeview Football field area.

Officers responded to an address on A Roy drive for an alarm sounding.

Officers checked the area of Phoenix Center 2 shopping center for a report of an intoxicated driver.

A subject was arrested for an outstanding warrant during a traffic stop.

All subjects arrested are innocent until proven guilty

10/21/2026

The Washington Police Department is requesting assistance with identifying the subjects and vehicles in the attached photos. If you have any information please contact Officer Crawford with the Washington Police Department.

Thank you in advance.

10/20/2026

National School Bus Safety Week

School buses are one of the safest ways for students to travel, but keeping children safe depends on all of us doing our part. School bus riders, and their families, count on every driver to make safe decisions.

Slow down, pay attention, and always stop when required by law. Every child deserves to get to school and back home safely. Not just during an awareness week, every day!

1. Flashing yellow lights: The bus is preparing to stop. Slow down and prepare to stop.

2. Flashing red lights and an extended stop arm: You must stop! Don’t start moving again until the red lights stop flashing, the stop arm is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving.

3. Two-lane roads: Traffic in both directions must stop, including roads with a center turn lane.

4. Four-lane roads: Only traffic traveling in the same direction as the bus is required to stop. Drivers traveling in the opposite direction should still use caution.

5. Intersections: Drivers approaching, following, or turning into the direction of the school bus must stop. Use caution around children crossing the road.

Missouri's school bus stop-arm penalties have increased!

Effective August 28, 2026, under SB 1421, receiving a ticket for failing to stop for a school bus loading or unloading is accompanied by a mandatory court appearance. A conviction for failing to stop carries 5 points and increased penalties, including:

1. First offense: A court-ordered license suspension and a fine of $500 to $1,000.

2. Second offense within 5 years: 90-day license suspension and a fine of $1,000 to $2,000.

3. Third or subsequent offense within 5 years: 180-day license suspension and a fine of $1,500 to $3,000.

4. Penalties are even more severe if a child is injured or killed

10/20/2026

Last Friday morning, some of our officers spent some time at Washington West Elementary School welcoming students as they arrived for school.

Thanks for having us! We enjoyed seeing everyone and helping kick off the day with a smile! 💙

10/20/2026

👮‍♂️ We could use your help!

If you recognize the gentleman wearing the smiley-face shirt, Officer Ashby would like to have a word with him.

We ask that he contact the Washington Police Department at 636-390-1050.

And, as always, if you happen to know who he is, we’d love to hear from you, too!

Thanks for helping us out! We appreciate it!

10/20/2026

Check out K-9 Niko!

Area law enforcement officers returned to Franklin County from a road trip last week with not one but two new canine companions in tow.

10/20/2026

Night Shift Summary. 10/19/26

Officers responded to the 1000 block of Washington Square Center for an alarm sounding.

A peace disturbance was reported in the 900 block of E. 5thSt.

Officers responded to the 500 block of E. 5th St. for a report of suspicious activity occurring.

Officers responded to the area of 1st and Boone for a parking complaint.

Officers responded to the fairgrounds to assist a subject in attempting to locate lost property.

A suspicious person was reported in the area of Hwy 47 and 14th St.

Officers responded to the 200 block of E. 8th St. for an alarm sounding.

10/19/2026

🎃👻 WASHINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT FIRST RESPONDER TRUNK OR TREAT! 👻🎃

Join us on Saturday for a safe and spooky afternoon of fun for the whole family at our First Responder Trunk or Treat!

Saturday, October 24, 2026
2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Washington Fairgrounds

Bring the kids, wear your favorite Halloween costume, and come enjoy some treats while meeting your local first responders and other special guests!

RAIN DATE: Friday, October 30, 2026
5:00 PM to 7:30 PM

We look forward to seeing everyone for an afternoon of Halloween fun! Have a spooky good time, and we will see you there!

Questions? Contact SRO Jason Angle at [email protected].