Washington Police Department

05/21/2026

Homicide Suspect Arrested Following TIP

Daviess County – On May 21, 2026, officers with the Indiana State Police, Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, and the Washington City Police Department were contacted about a possible murder suspect traveling on I-69. Senior Trooper Kaitlyn Greene located the vehicle driven by Brandon D. Jones. Officers stopped the vehicle on I-69 near Washington. Jones was arrested by Master Trooper Jarrod Lents without incident. Jones was transported to the Daviess County Jail where he will be held for extradition back to Chicago. Traffic on I-69 was stopped for a brief period of time to conduct the arrest.

Arrested and Charge:
*Brandon D. Jones, 37, Chicago, IL
*Murder

Assisting in this arrest was Master Trooper Trey Lytton, Senior Trooper Kaityln Greene, Senior Trooper Mitch Wier, Washington Police Sergeant Brandon Garland, and Daviess County Sheriff’s Office

05/20/2026

05/20/2026

Officials are asking for the public’s help after three separate fires occurred within a short period of time on the west side of Washington, Indiana, on Monday evening.

Investigators are working to determine the cause of the fires and are asking anyone who may have seen suspicious activity or has information related to the incidents to contact the Indiana Arson Hotline at 1-800-382-4628. Callers may remain anonymous, and a reward of up to $5,000 may be available for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

Help keep communities safe by reporting suspicious activity and sharing information that may assist investigators.

05/18/2026

Trooper Aaron Guzman and Washington City Police Department stopped to get lemonade with a local youth in Washington. She was saving to purchase a swimming pool for the summer.

05/15/2026

🛑🚸 Always stop when the stop-arm is out for school buses! 🚸🛑 Slow down, stay alert and keep kids safe!

05/15/2026

2026 Peace Officers Memorial Day

05/08/2026

CLICKT IT OR TICKET BEGINS 05/11/26 THROUGH 05/31/26

05/06/2026

Earlier this morning, Mayor David Rhoads swore Zachary King in as the Washington Police Department’s newest Officer. Officer King was a 2014 graduate of Washington High School & graduated from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in 2025. Please help us in welcoming him here to WPD.

04/24/2026

*E-BIKES & E-SCOOTERS*

We’re seeing a big increase in E-Bike & E-Scooter use. Below are some of the regulations:

The Basics-
• E-bikes must be 750 watts or less & fall into Class 1, 2, or 3
• Over 750W? It is NOT an e-bike, it may require a license, registration, & insurance

Quick Rules-
• E-bikes & scooters are treated like bicycles
• Can ride where bikes are allowed
• Class 3 has extra restrictions: Under 15 cannot operate & under 18 a helmet is required

Traffic Laws Apply-
If you’re on the road, you must:
• Stop at stop signs & red lights
• Obey one-way streets

Lighting Reminder-
• At night, both e-bikes & scooters must have a white front light & red rear light or reflector visible from 500 feet

Parents-
Before you buy:
• Check wattage (750W or less)
• Check speed & class label

Many “e-bikes” sold are NOT street legal for kids.

List of Indiana Codes-

IC 9-13-2-49.2​​
IC 9-13-2-26.7
​​IC 9-21-11-13.6
IC 9-13-2-49.4
​​IC 9-13-2-26.8
IC 9-13-2-26.6
​​IC 9-21-11-13.1