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Emergency Incidents
Fire alarm check on South 1st Street
Fire
S 1st St, DeKalb, IL 60115
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a reported fire alarm near the (number withheld) block of South 1st Street. Engine 2 reported they could not find a problem and remained on scene to check the area, while Battalion 1 was cleared.
Traffic stop on dark blue Nissan at Popeyes lot
Traffic
W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL 60115
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop in a Popeyes parking lot involving a dark blue Nissan. Dispatch checked the vehicle registration and also reviewed a separate gray Kia registration, but the unit declined to add the Kia to the stop.
medical pendant activation at UPS on Harvestore Drive
Medical Emergency
Harvestore Dr, DeKalb, IL 60115
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 2 was dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a medical pendant activation near Harvestore Drive by South First Street and Corporate Drive.
Ambulance requested for medical emergency at UPS facility
Medical Emergency
Harvestore Dr, DeKalb, IL 60115
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 2 was dispatched to a possible medical issue at a UPS facility near Harvestore Drive, with cross streets South First Street and Corporate Drive.
Deer struck and killed on West Lincoln Highway
Other Non-Crime Event
W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL 60115
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a deer was struck in the south lane of the roadway in the 600 block of West Lincoln and appears to be deceased.
Trailer blocking street view on Fifth Avenue
Disturbance
S 5th St, DeKalb, IL 60115
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible park violation involving a trailer parked on Fifth Avenue near the 600 block, reportedly blocking the view of the street from an alleyway.
False fire alarm at Patterson Hall West
Fire
Lincoln Dr N, DeKalb, IL 60115
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a trouble alarm at Patterson Hall West, a dormitory building. They checked the fourth floor and reported no smoke, no fire, and no sign of cannabis, indicating it appeared to be a faulty alarm.
Injured person needs ambulance at Lucinda Avenue
Medical Emergency
Lucinda Ave, DeKalb, IL 60115
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible injured person at a property on Lufkin Avenue near Normal Road and Carroll Avenue in DeKalb, Illinois. The call was repeated for the same location.
Person injured near Lufkin Avenue and Keller Avenue
Medical Emergency
Lucinda Ave, DeKalb, IL 60115
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews are responding to a reported injured person at a property on Lufkin Avenue near Normal Road and Keller Avenue.
Traffic stop for disobeyed stop sign
Traffic
Stadium Dr E, DeKalb, IL 60115
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on North Stadium Drive East in DeKalb involving a black Chevy Equinox with an Illinois license plate, reportedly for a possible stop-sign violation.
Traffic stop for disobeying stop sign
Traffic
Lincoln Dr N & Stadium Dr E, DeKalb, IL 60115
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Lincoln Drive North and Stadium Drive East on a black Chevy Equinox for a reported stop sign violation. The driver’s license status was reported as clear and valid.
Officer assists DeKalb police with battery report
Assault Report
Lucinda Ave, DeKalb, IL 60115
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to assist another police department with a reported battery near Lucinda Avenue. A unit responded and arrived, and a suspect was described as a white male wearing a light and dark flannel shirt and blue jeans.
Coworkers fighting near Lisbon Avenue
Assault Report
Lucinda Ave, DeKalb, IL 60115
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible fight between coworkers near Lisbon Avenue, with no weapons mentioned.
Police unit requested for battery on Lucinda Ave
Assault Report
Lucinda Ave, DeKalb, IL 60115
As discussed during the dispatch call, police requested assistance for a possible battery incident on Lucinda Avenue, and another unit was reported en route.
Traffic check of pickup at Lucinda and Russell
Traffic
Lucinda Ave & Russell Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near Lucinda Avenue and Russell Road in DeKalb involving a white Chevrolet pickup. The vehicle’s license plate and registration were checked, and the officer was later cleared from the stop.
Officers follow up on crash driver information
Traffic
W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL 60115
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are asked to meet at the police department to review additional information about a crash, including that a male may have been the driver.
Suspicious man tried apartment doorknob in DeKalb
Suspicious Activity
W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL 60115
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to an apartment building on West Lincoln Highway in DeKalb for a report of a suspicious man who was seen turning a doorknob and then going downstairs. The caller requested to speak with officers, and the report came in about 10 minutes after the incident.
Traffic stop on red SUV on West Lincoln Highway
Traffic
W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL 60115
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near the (number withheld) block of West Lincoln Highway involving a red SUV or Jeep with an Ohio license plate. County unit 532 reportedly took over the stop.
Traffic stop for SUV with no tail lights
Traffic
W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL 60115
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a red SUV with no tail lights near the 1200 block of West Lincoln Highway across from a restaurant. The vehicle’s Ohio and Pennsylvania license plates were checked during the stop.
Suspicious man reported at Gideon Court Apartments
Suspicious Person
W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL 60115
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to an apartment complex on West Lincoln Highway for a report of a suspicious man. A caller said a photo of him was posted on mailboxes with instructions to call police if he was seen and believed he had been there before and was possibly homeless.
