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Emergency Incidents
Officers monitor possible suspect vehicle on Arch St
Suspicious Vehicle Follow-Up
Arch St, Alton, IL 62002
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were asked to verify whether a suspect vehicle was back near Arch Street in Alton and to monitor it until additional units arrived. Radio traffic also mentioned ATVs in the roadway and activity near a westbound interstate off-ramp.
Fire crews stage for armed person in home
Weapons
Straube Ln, Alton, IL 62002
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units were dispatched to a residence near Straube Lane in Madison County for a possible mental health subject inside the home with a firearm. Units were told to stage with deputies at the end of the driveway until the scene was secure, and one fire department was later told to disregard the call.
Mental health call with firearms near Alton
Medical Emergency
Straube Ln, Alton, IL 62002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were directed to a possible mental health-related incident at a home on Straube Lane in Alton. Deputies advised that the scene was not secure and firearms were present, so responding units were told to stage with law enforcement until the area was safe.
84-year-old woman found unresponsive but breathing in garage
Medical Emergency
Humbert Rd, Alton, IL 62002
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported medical emergency involving an 84-year-old woman found on the garage floor at a residence on Humbert Road in Alton. She was reported awake and breathing but not responding.
Possible mental health crisis at Alton residence
Medical Emergency
Straube Ln, Alton, IL 62002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home on Straube Lane in Alton to meet a man in a white pickup truck at the end of the driveway regarding a possible involuntary mental health situation involving his wife.
No response to medical alarm near Marian Heights Drive
Fire
Marian Heights Dr, Alton, IL 62002
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical alarm activation with no response at an apartment on Marian Heights Drive in Alton.
Medication error in 61-year-old man at care facility
Medical Emergency
Wickenhauser Ave, Alton, IL 62002
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible medication error involving a 61-year-old man in a room at a care facility, with EMS requested for a facility transfer. The patient was described as currently asymptomatic.
Asymptomatic patient reported near Pine Street
Medical Emergency
Pine St, Alton, IL 62002
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a medical response was requested near Pine Street, with an ambulance asked to respond and later mention of a patient at another location who is currently asymptomatic.
Dog trapped inside abandoned State Street business
Other Non-Crime
State St, Alton, IL 62002
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible dog trapped inside an abandoned business near State Street in Alton. Dispatch advised trying to contact the property owners and noted a previous related case.
81-year-old female fall at Blue Ridge Road residence
Medical Emergency
Blue Ridge Rd, Alton, IL 62002
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a residence near Blue Ridge Road in Alton for a lift assist after an 81-year-old woman reportedly fell without injury.
Teen tries to pick fight with mother's husband on Belle Street
Domestic Dispute
Belle St, Alton, IL 62002
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible family disturbance at a residence near Belle Street, where a caller said her juvenile son was trying to pick a fight with her husband.
Traffic stop involving white Nissan in Alton
Traffic
Alby St & Boynton Dr, Alton, IL 62002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a possible traffic stop near Albion Street and Boynton Drive in Alton involving a white Nissan with a Missouri license plate.
Vehicle hits deer and fills with smoke on IL-255
Traffic
Seminary Rd, Alton, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic crash involving a deer on IL-255 northbound near Seminary Road, with a caller stating the vehicle is smoking into the cabin and fire personnel responding.
Woman with altered mental status after fall near Wickenhauser Ave
Medical Emergency
Wickenhauser Ave, Alton, IL 62002
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was requested to a location near Wickenhauser Avenue for a (number withheld)-year-old woman with altered mental status and a possible fall.
77-year-old woman with breathing difficulty at College Ave
Medical Emergency
College Ave, Alton, IL 62002
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was requested to a location near College Avenue for a reported 77-year-old woman having difficulty breathing.
Man banging on car window during argument
Disturbance
Edwards St, Alton, IL 62002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance between a male and a female near Edwards Road. The male was reportedly banging on the female’s vehicle window and was later given a courtesy transport to his address.
Multiple alarms activated at store on Homer Adams
Break-In
Homer M Adams Pkwy, Alton, IL 62002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglary alarm at a business on Homer M Adams Parkway after multiple motion and door contact sensors were activated.
Traffic stop involving black Dodge Durango
Traffic
Rock Spgs Rd, Alton, IL 62002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers report a possible traffic-related vehicle contact near St. Clair and Rock Springs Road involving a black Dodge Durango.
Suspicious pickup parked at closed car wash
Suspicious Activity
Humbert Rd, Alton, IL 62002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a car wash near Humbert Road for a report of a small pickup truck parked in a wash bay while the business has reportedly been closed for about one to two weeks.
Traffic stop on silver SUV at Central and Royal
Traffic
Royal St & Central Ave, Alton, IL 62002
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop involving a silver VW Atlas near Central Avenue and Royal Street in Alton. A second car was sent to assist, and the unit later cleared the stop.
