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Emergency Incidents
Truck possibly leaking propane near intersection
Fire
S 9th St & E Airline Dr, East Alton, IL 62024
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible disturbance involving a truck, possibly a food truck or one pulling a food truck, near Airline Drive and South 9th Street. The truck may have been leaking propane or another liquid, and units were asked to check the area.
Truck possibly leaking propane near Airline and 9th
Fire
S 9th St & E Airline Dr, East Alton, IL 62024
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers report a possible hazardous materials issue involving a truck, possibly a food truck, near Airline Drive and South 9th Street in East Alton. The truck may be leaking propane or another liquid, and units are asked to check the area.
Second complaint of loud music and crowd
Disturbance
3rd St, East Alton, IL 62024
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a second report of loud music and possible commotion coming from an alley near 3rd Street in East Alton, with vehicles reportedly turning out of the alley.
Power line arcing at pole on Bowman Road
Fire
Bowman Ave, East Alton, IL 62024
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to the area near Bowman Road in East Alton for a possible arcing power line at a utility pole, reported by a passerby.
Complaint of dog barking on West Airline Drive
Disturbance
W Airline Dr, East Alton, IL 62024
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible dog barking noise complaint on West Airline Drive, where a caller across the street reported a dog barking for about 20 minutes.
Resident damaging air conditioner with flashlight
Break-In
Wesley Dr, East Alton, IL 62024
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible burglary in progress at a double-wide white trailer behind a residence near Wesley Drive and Old Oak. A caller reported someone with a flashlight trying to get into the trailer and then said the person had entered. Radio traffic later indicated a resident was beating an air conditioner with a flashlight.
Male found passed out in parking lot near Smith Ave in East Alton
Medical Emergency
Smith Ave, East Alton, IL 62024
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency near Smith Avenue, where a male subject was reported found passed out outside in a parking lot. Police were already on scene and reported the area secure, and a medical helicopter was dispatched.
Officer checks cameras for fleeing Chevy sedan
Traffic
E St Louis Ave, East Alton, IL 62024
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer requested a camera check and report after a white 2018 Chevy sedan reportedly fled toward Alton, with the officer out near St. Louis Avenue.
Ford Explorer blocking field exit on Broadway
Traffic
Broadway, East Alton, IL 62024
As discussed during the dispatch call, a Ford Explorer was reported blocking a field exit on Broadway in East Alton, and a unit advised they were on scene to handle the traffic issue.
Vehicle blocking fuel truck access on Broadway
Traffic
Broadway, East Alton, IL 62024
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a dark gray Ford Explorer blocking access for a fuel truck on Broadway. A deputy responded and stated they were on scene to handle the situation.
Car hit by backing asphalt truck near construction
Traffic
E Alton Ave & School St, East Alton, IL 62024
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported traffic crash near East Alton Avenue and School Street by a new construction area, where a caller said an asphalt truck backed into her Lincoln.
Car hit by backing asphalt truck in construction zone
Traffic
E Alton Ave & School St, East Alton, IL 62024
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported traffic crash near East Alden Avenue and School Street in a construction area, where a driver said an asphalt truck backed into her vehicle.
89-year-old male falls down stairs in East Alton
Medical Emergency
Rosewood Ln, East Alton, IL 62024
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home in East Alton for a reported elderly man who fell down the stairs with unknown injuries.
85-year-old male falls down stairs at home
Medical Emergency
Rosewood Ln, East Alton, IL 62024
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported fall down stairs involving an 85-year-old man at a home near Rosewood Lane in East Alton, Illinois. The man was conscious and breathing, and later walked out on the sidewalk. EMS and fire personnel responded, and the patient reportedly declined further services and went to a nearby church.
Traffic stop on West St. Louis Avenue
Traffic
W St Louis Ave, East Alton, IL 62024
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near West St. Louis Avenue and then moved the vehicle to a parking lot in the back area.
Officer assists driver of disabled vehicle
Traffic
Niagara St & W St Louis Ave, East Alton, IL 62024
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible disabled white Ford Edge or utility vehicle in the eastbound lane near West St. Louis and a nearby fast-food restaurant, just after the levee gates. An officer checks the area and makes contact with a vehicle in the vicinity.
89-year-old woman falls and hits head with minor bleeding
Medical Emergency
Mechanical Dr, East Alton, IL 62024
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a memory care facility on Mechanical Drive in the Village of Hollybrook for a possible medical emergency involving an elderly woman who reportedly fell and hit her head, with slight bleeding but no serious condition reported at the time.
