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Emergency Incidents
Hit-and-run crash in parking lot on North Elm
Traffic
N Elm St, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible hit-and-run crash in a parking lot near North Elm Street, where a white pickup truck reportedly struck a white Nissan and left the area northbound.
Male falls in parking lot with minor head bleeding
Medical Emergency
S Commercial St, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, centralia EMS was dispatched to a bank parking lot on South Commercial Street in Centralia for a man who fell and had slight bleeding from the head. He was reported to be conscious and breathing and was helped to his feet by staff.
Locked SUV towed from narrow driveway on Linden
Traffic
Linden Ave, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers investigated a locked Toyota SUV and a boat trailer parked in a narrow driveway near Linden Avenue in Centralia. A duty tow was requested for the SUV, and officers were unable to contact anyone at the address.
Wellness check at residence on Yard Road
Medical Emergency
Yard Rd, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a possible wellness check at a residence on Yard Road, where a person is reported in the driveway of a white house.
Wheelbarrow reported stolen from vehicle on Hickory
Theft Report
S Hickory St, Centralia, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible theft near Hickory Street in Centralia after a complainant reported that a vehicle took a wheelbarrow. The vehicle was last seen heading north on Hickory Street and was gone by the time officers arrived. The complainant requested that the wheelbarrow be returned if the vehicle is located.
Gas odor reported at Ronnies Terrace home
Fire
Ronnies Terrace, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible gas odor near a residence on Ronnie's Terrace in Centralia, and units are sent to check the smell.
Tire slashed near South Pine
Property Damage
S Pine St, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported vandalism incident near South Pine Street in Centralia, where a vehicle tire was reportedly slashed.
Small brush fire reported on West McCord Street
Fire
W McCord St, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to check a possible small brush fire near West McCord Street in Centralia.
Small brush fire on West McCord Street
Fire
W McCord St, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported small brush fire near West McCord Street in Centralia, with one unit arriving on scene to check the area.
Loose dogs reported on South Poplar Street
Other Incidents
S Poplar St, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a dog complaint at a residence on South Poplar Street. They determined the dogs did not belong to the resident and likely belonged to a neighbor. Animal control was notified and was en route to serve a citation at the home.
Suspicious person reported at Centralia motel
Suspicious Activity
S Poplar St, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious man at a motel charging station in Centralia. A man in a Chevy Equinox reported that a man kept knocking on their vehicle window and they felt unsafe. The man reportedly walked away, and officers later checked the area near Bannister Road after another caller reported seeing him there.
Door-to-door salesman yelling at residents
Disturbance
N Park St, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a door-to-door salesman yelling and using profanity near North Park Street in Centralia. The caller reported the man walking up Park Street, and a cancellation was later mentioned.
Worker on roof threatens employer at Deerwood home
Disturbance
Deerwood Park, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible disturbance at a location near Deerwood, where a caller said a staff member was threatening him while both were yelling and the staff member was working on a roof. A unit was sent to the scene.
Vehicle occupants suspected of drug use at library
Substance Use
Library (Centralia), Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to the Centralia Library parking lot near the handicap spaces for a report of a silver Hyundai sedan where occupants were apparently using drugs. Staff requested that an officer contact the vehicle and move them along, and an officer later reported being out with the vehicle.
Officer assists broken down truck near junior high
Traffic
S Pine St, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported checking on a broken-down vehicle near a junior high and ran the vehicle’s registration information. The contact was later cleared.
87-year-old woman suffers extreme hip pain at home
Medical Emergency
N Poplar St, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a home near North Poplar Street in Centralia for a reported medical call involving an 87-year-old woman with severe hip pain and difficulty standing after using the bathroom, who requested transport to a hospital.
Officer finds open door at City of Church
Break-In
E 2nd St, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported an open door at a church near East 2nd Street in Centralia. Another unit responded to assist, and dispatch was asked to contact a key holder for the building.
Loose dog secured for animal control
Animal Complaint
N Hickory St & W McCord St, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer contacted a brown and white pit bull near McCord Street and Hickory Street, secured the dog in a patrol car, and arranged for animal control to be contacted before transporting the dog to the police department.
Pedestrian flees from officer near 3rd and Beach
Suspicious Activity
E 3rd St, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported a possible suspicious person near Third Street and Beach in Centralia. The individual, dressed in black, fled on foot eastbound through nearby yards.
Juvenile detained, knife reported near Calumet and Hickory
Weapons
W Calumet St & S Hickory St, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers contacted two juveniles dressed in black with face coverings near Calumet Street and Hickory Street. One juvenile ran south through an alley toward South Walnut and may have hidden between two houses. Another juvenile was taken into custody and transported to the police department. Radio traffic indicates one of the juveniles reportedly had a knife.
