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Emergency Incidents
Knife assault; victims transported to hospital; weapon still missing
Weapons
M.L.K. Jr Dr & Franklin St, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a knife-related assault near Franklin St and Martin Luther King Jr Dr. Victims were taken to the hospital, and officers report the knife has not been located (dark green handle, silver blade, about 5 inches). A large crowd is reported heading toward the hospital, and Walmart has been placed on lockdown.
Man with left side pain and numbness after fall
Medical Emergency
Plaza Verde Apartments (Centralia), Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS and fire crews were sent to the lobby of an apartment complex in Centralia for a reported 67-year-old man who fell earlier and now has pain and numbness on his left side.
Two people stabbed near Franklin and Kerr streets
Assault Report
E Kerr St & Franklin St, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible stabbing near Franklin Street and Kerr Street in Centralia, with at least one female victim and a second person later checked by EMS. Officers reported a white male suspect in black clothing fleeing northbound, later detained, while a crowd gathered and one person was reportedly resisting. A separate medical call involved a 67-year-old man who fell at a plaza and had left-side pain and numbness.
Report of people yelling on Broadway area
Suspicious Activity
N Pine St, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check a report of people possibly yelling near Broadway between Lincoln and Pine. The caller did not see anyone, and the officer checked the area from King to Broadway without finding anything.
Neighbor dispute reported at College Street home
Disturbance
N College St, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible neighbor dispute near North College Street in Centralia, with a request for phone contact with dispatch.
65-year-old woman weak and disoriented at apartment
Medical Emergency
W 4th St, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, centralia Fire and EMS are dispatched to an apartment at Plaza Verde on West Forest Street for a reported 65-year-old woman who is very weak and disoriented for several days.
Fight with possible bat reported on Davis Avenue
Assault Report
Davis Ave, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible fight between two males near Fourth and Davis, with one person walking toward the other in an alley. A baseball bat or a 2x4 was reportedly involved, and it was unclear if the person still had the weapon. The caller was a passerby.
Former employee refuses to leave restaurant
Disturbance
M.L.K. Jr Dr, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible trespassing incident at a restaurant on Martin Luther King Drive, where a former employee was reportedly refusing to leave the dining room and staff were pushing him to move along.
Juveniles damage neon sign on South Poplar Street
Property Damage
S Poplar St, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested for a criminal damage/vandalism report near South Poplar Street. The caller reported multiple juveniles broke a neon sign that was left hanging, and said they have video footage of the incident.
23-year-old male with suicidal thoughts needs ER evaluation
Medical Emergency
N Pleasant Ave, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS and an officer were sent to a center on North Pleasant Avenue in Centralia for a reported 23-year-old man with suicidal thoughts who needed transport to an emergency room for evaluation.
Woman tries to enter trailer and semi at business
Suspicious Activity
M.L.K. Jr Dr, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a woman trying to climb the side of a trailer and then attempting to get into a semi near a business on Martin Luther King Drive in Centralia. She was later reported riding a bicycle southbound on Route 37, and an officer searched toward Carter Road but did not locate her.
Multiple panic alarms at business on King Drive
Suspicious Activity
M.L.K. Jr Dr, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a panic alarm that reportedly activated multiple times near Martin Luther King Drive. Radio traffic also mentioned a woman apparently trying to climb a trailer and get into a semi near a nearby business.
70-year-old female fallen and struggling to move at home
Medical Emergency
Jolliff Bridge Rd, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a residence near Joplin Bridge Road in Shattuck for a reported 70-year-old woman who recently fell outside, was helped inside by her husband, and is now conscious and breathing but having difficulty moving and requesting transport to a hospital.
Man assaulted with bleach at South Locust residence
Assault Report
S Locust St, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a possible assault near South Locust Street, where a woman allegedly threw bleach on an adult man and hit him. EMS was requested for the man with bleach in his eyes, and officers were sent to the scene.
Illegal burn reported in side alleyway
Fire
S Davis Ave, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, centralia Fire is dispatched to a location near South Davis Avenue for a reported illegal burn in a side alleyway.
55-year-old woman falls and bleeds at Centralia home
Medical Emergency
Community Beach Rd, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a location near Community Beach Road for a 55-year-old woman who reportedly fell and is bleeding from the forehead and nose but remains conscious and breathing.
Man with prior heart transplant has chest pain and breathing issues
Medical Emergency
S Poplar St, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a motel on South Poplar Street in Centralia for a reported 45-year-old man with prior heart transplant history who was experiencing chest pain and difficulty breathing. Fire, EMS, and United EMS were sent to the scene.
87-year-old man vomiting and altered at dialysis center
Medical Emergency
IL-161, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, centralia EMS was dispatched to a dialysis clinic near State Route 161 in Centralia for a reported 87-year-old man who was vomiting, not acting or answering normally, but was conscious and breathing.
Officer meets utility crew about property damage
Property Damage
Dimick St & N Walnut St, Centralia, IL 62801
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was sent to the area of Dimick Street and North Walnut Street in Centralia to meet with a utility company representative about a possible vandalism report.
