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Emergency Incidents
Power line sparking on West Walnut Street
Fire
W Walnut St, Carbondale, IL 62901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible electrical fire near West Walnut Street in Carbondale after a reporting party said a power line popped twice and sparks were coming from it.
Power line sparking near West Walnut Street
Fire
W Walnut St, Carbondale, IL 62901
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers discussed a possible electrical fire near West Walnut Street in Carbondale after a caller reported a power line popping twice with sparks coming from it. Utility pole numbers were identified and shared with responding units.
Trespass complaint at Walmart on East Main Street
Break-In
E Main St, Carbondale, IL 62901
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discussed a possible trespassing complaint at a Walmart in Carbondale involving a person reportedly last seen near the meat section wearing a purple jumpsuit, with prior resisting and warrant information mentioned.
63-year-old woman with knee pain after surgery
Medical Emergency
S Orchard Dr, Carbondale, IL 62901
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were requested for a 63-year-old woman with significant knee pain after surgery, at a home near Orchard Drive in Carbondale.
Roommate threatens to kill man at trailer park
Assault Report
S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62903
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a disturbance between two males at a trailer near South Illinois Avenue. The caller said his roommate threatened to kill him and that he fled the trailer fearing for his life. Officers were sent to check the situation.
Elderly man falls at Grassy General Store
Medical Emergency
Grassy Rd, Carbondale, IL 62902
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was dispatched to a general store on Grassy Road for an elderly man who reportedly had a ground-level fall.
Fire alarm at SIU Arena on Arena Drive
Fire
Arena Dr, Carbondale, IL 62901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and police responded to a reported system duct fire alarm at the university arena on Arena Drive in Carbondale.
Small apartment fire extinguished at the Field
Fire
S Lewis Ln, Carbondale, IL 62901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews reported an apartment fire at a complex near South Lewis Lane in Carbondale. The fire was extinguished, the property was secured, the resident was assisted by the Red Cross, and maintenance was notified about the damage.
Structure fire at apartment on South Lewis Lane
Fire
S Lewis Ln, Carbondale, IL 62901
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a structure fire at a high-rise building near South Lewis Lane, with an all-call for six firefighters and one officer. Police are reported to be on scene, and the incident appears to involve an apartment in the building.
Apartment attic fire on South Roosevelt Lane
Fire
Roosevelt Rd, Carbondale, IL 62901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a possible structure fire at an apartment in a building on South Roosevelt Lane in Carbondale after a caller reported heat from the ceiling and loss of power. Responding crews later reported smoke and confirmed a fire in the attic of the building.
Traffic stop on Illinois Avenue in Carbondale
Traffic
S Illinois Ave & W Elm St, Carbondale, IL 62901
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Illinois Avenue and West Elm Street in Carbondale involving a gray Chevrolet Malibu, described as a brown 2017 Chevrolet sedan.
Possible gas leak reported on South Browning
Traffic
N Poplar St & W Main St, Carbondale, IL 62901
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near West Main Street and Poplar Street involving a silver GMC vehicle. A separate report indicated a possible gas leak at a residence on South Browning Street, and the traffic stop was later described as resulting in just a citation.
Disturbance with vehicles in Carbondale parking lot
Disturbance
E Main St & S Wall St, Carbondale, IL 62901
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance near Main Street and Wall Street in Carbondale involving a black Chevy Cruze and a red semi in a parking lot, with screaming reported.
Car leaves roadway and enters yard on Old Highway 13
Traffic
Old Hwy 13, Carbondale, IL 62902
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a vehicle that reportedly ran off the roadway into a yard near Beulah Street and Old Highway 13, possibly belonging to an officer. Units are responding from a parking lot near Carbondale High School.
Woman with chest pain near East Walnut Street in Carbondale
Medical Emergency
E Walnut St W, Carbondale, IL 62901
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to an apartment on East Walnut Street in Carbondale for a 66-year-old woman reportedly having chest pain. The call also mentioned a possible Arizona rental truck involved in the situation.
Traffic stop on Cherry Street at University Avenue
Traffic
W Cherry St & S University Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop involving a white Fiat hatchback near Cherry Street and University Avenue in Carbondale. The vehicle’s plate or call number was checked and later reported clear.
Minor vehicle crash with pole at Walmart lot
Traffic
E Main St, Carbondale, IL 62901
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a vehicle striking a pole in front of a Walmart near East Main Street in Carbondale. No injuries or property damage were reported, and officers later searched the parking lot for the vehicle before issuing a case number.
Smoking materials incident in apartment on South Wall
Fire
S Wall St, Carbondale, IL 62901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible fire-related incident involving smoking materials in an apartment near South Wall Street. The alarm system was reset and fire units were cleared from the scene.
Fire alarm at South Wall Street apartment building
Fire
S Wall St, Carbondale, IL 62901
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a building near South Wall Street in Carbondale. Units checked the area and the rest of the building and reported nothing showing before clearing the scene.
Woman with chest pain and shortness of breath in hotel room
Medical Emergency
E Main St, Carbondale, IL 62901
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a hotel room on East Main Street in Carbondale for a 47-year-old woman with chest pain and shortness of breath. A separate traffic stop was also reported on US 45 near Washington Lane in Johnson County.
