Mutual aid for structure fire near West Park Street
FireAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews from multiple departments were requested to provide mutual aid for a reported structure fire near West Park Street in Du Quoin.
Du Quoin
Partly Cloudy
42°F
Crime Map and Emergency Incidents
All Category
All Risk
14 days
Explore real-time crime map and safety statistics for Du Quoin, IL. Our interactive crime map shows reported incidents, crime trends, and neighborhood safety ratings.
Emergency Incidents
FireFire units respond to structure fire in Du Quoin
FireAs discussed during the dispatch call, an engine is reassigned to the Du Quoin fire station for a change of quarters while other units are en route to a possible structure fire in the area.
Garage fire next to house on West Park Street
FireAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported structure fire near West Park Street in Du Quoin, where a neighbor’s garage next to a house was fully engulfed. Mutual aid was requested from another fire department. A separate smoke alarm was also reported at a building on East Grand Avenue.
Suspicious vehicle parked at cemetery pavilion
Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a brown Honda CRV with Virginia plates parked at a cemetery pavilion for about 24 hours. A separate report involved a black Kenworth truck driving the wrong way on I-24 westbound near milepost 16.
Suspicious vehicle parked at cemetery pavilion
Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers were notified about a possible suspicious vehicle, described as a brown Honda, parked at a cemetery pavilion for about a day.
Traffic stop for suspended driver near Route 14
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on US 51 just south of Route 14 involving a white Ford pickup. The driver was reported to have a suspended license and was associated with mandatory insurance information.
Heavy smoke or haze reported near Washington and Jackson
FireAs discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports heavy smoke or haze, possibly heavy snow, in the area near Washington Street and Jackson in Du Quoin.
Vehicle crash with deer on Route 51 near Deerfield Rd
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible traffic crash on Route 51 north of Deerfield Road involving a vehicle and a dead deer still in the roadway. They discussed whether the vehicle could be driven and whether a tow truck was needed.
Child reports father hitting mother at residence near US Route 51
Domestic DisputeAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a call from an 11-year-old reporting her father was hitting her mother at a residence on US Route 51 south of Cross Road. Units responded to check the situation; the male subject was run and reported clear with a valid “27.”
Two-car crash with airbag deployment on Washington St
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a two-car traffic crash with front-end to front-end impact and airbag deployment near South Washington Street in Du Quoin. Du Quoin Fire is dispatched to the scene.
Elderly male with decreased consciousness at nursing center
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was requested to assist an elderly male at a nursing and rehabilitation center near East Jackson Street in Du Quoin. The man was reported to be cold, clammy, and with a decreased level of consciousness.
Person experiencing chest pain at Eastgate Estates Rd
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched for a possible chest pain medical emergency near Eastgate Estates Drive in Du Quoin.
Report of man roaming around storage facility
Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a storage business after the owner reported a white man with a beard, about in his 50s, arriving in a white pickup truck and roaming around the area. The owner requested that deputies check on him to make sure he was not causing any problems.
Unsecured door found at American Legion building
Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of an unsecured door at an American Legion building near South Jefferson Avenue. They contacted a key holder and planned to secure the northeast door rather than conduct a building search.
Suspicious truck loading materials at General Cable
Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a white pickup truck backed up at the northeast corner of a business, apparently loading materials. Attempts to contact the guard tower and key holders were unsuccessful.
Reckless driver reported on US 51 near Oakville
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible reckless driving incident involving a white Chevrolet traveling southbound on US 51 from Elkville toward Oakville. A registration check links the vehicle to a white Dodge Durango associated with a Du Quoin address.
Driver out of gas on US Route 51 roadside
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a motorist assist on US Route 51 near St. John’s involving a gray passenger car stopped on the roadside with hazards on and the passenger door open. The driver was reportedly out of gas and had called for help.
Attempted door kicking reported at West Reed home
Break-InAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible attempted forced entry at a home near West Reed Street in Du Quoin. A female caller reported that someone tried to kick in her door, but she did not believe anyone was still there and said the doors were secured.
Traffic stop on white work van in Du Quoin
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a white work van near US Route 51 and State Route 152 in Du Quoin. The vehicle was reported to have a Missouri license plate.
Unwanted man runs from caller at Cherry Lake home
DisturbanceAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a complaint about a possible trespassing incident near Cherry Lake Road, where a caller reported a male subject was present and running from her.
Previous
Next
Stay updated, access more incidents
You’ve reached the end of the public list. Sign up to access all nearby incident.