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Emergency Incidents
Single-vehicle crash at Fourth and Pike, no injuries
Traffic
Pike Ave, Effingham, IL 62401
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a vehicle crash near Fourth and Ike off Pike Avenue in Effingham. One person was initially reported trapped in the vehicle, but police later advised the person was out and no injuries were reported. Units remained on scene for traffic control and to apply oil dry to the roadway.
Traffic stop on I-57 near Green Creek rest area
Traffic
I-57, Effingham, IL 62401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on I-57 south near the Green Creek rest area involving a black Chevy Impala with a specific license plate.
Officer checks on stopped car in right lane
Traffic
N Keller Dr, Effingham, IL 62401
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported a possible stopped vehicle or person in the right lane near Keller Drive and Hampton in Effingham and went out of the car to check on them.
Reckless semi reported on I-70 near Effingham
Traffic
I-70, Effingham, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of possible reckless driving involving a white truck tractor and white trailer traveling eastbound on US 89 near Effingham, Illinois.
Traffic complaint involving white freight truck
Traffic
I-70 & I-57, Effingham, IL 62401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a traffic complaint about a white freight truck with a white trailer traveling northbound on I-57 near milepost 174, with a green marking on the upper right side of the truck.
Jackknifed semi crash on I-70 eastbound
Traffic
I-70, Effingham, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible jackknifed semi on I-70 eastbound near milepost 105, with unknown road blockage and injuries.
Traffic stop on silver Ford sedan in Effingham
Traffic
W Wabash Ave & S Banker St, Effingham, IL 62401
As discussed during the dispatch call, unit 1954 conducted a traffic stop near South Banker Street and West Wabash Avenue involving a silver 2016 Ford Fusion sedan with an Illinois license plate.
Traffic stop on West Wabash and South Banker
Traffic
W Wabash Ave & S Banker St, Effingham, IL 62401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop near West Wabash Avenue and South Banker Street in Effingham involving a silver Ford Fusion.
Debris reported on southbound US 67 under I-70
Traffic
I-57, Effingham, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible road hazard with debris on southbound US 67 under the I-70 and Route 33 area near Effingham, Illinois.
Traffic stop on I-57/70 in Effingham
Traffic
I-70 & I-57, Effingham, IL 62401
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on I-57 and I-70 near Effingham, Illinois, involving a white Chevrolet Malibu with an Ohio license plate.
Traffic stop for suspended registration on I-57 ramp
Traffic
I-57, Effingham, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near the 3rd Street and I-57 exit ramp in Effingham involving a blue Chevrolet Cruze with a registration that reportedly returned suspended with a mandatory insurance violation.
Traffic stop for insurance violation on I-57 ramp
Traffic
I-57, Effingham, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near the Interstate 57 exit ramp by Ewing and Third Street in Effingham involving a blue Chevrolet Cruze and a possible mandatory insurance violation. A related vehicle and plate information check was run, and units later cleared the stop.
Traffic stop on black Dodge pickup truck
Traffic
I-57, Effingham, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a black Dodge pickup truck traveling southbound on route 162 near Effingham, Illinois. A license plate number was broadcast over the radio.
Traffic stop on silver Honda at rest area
Traffic
Effingham, IL 62401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop at the Green Creek rest area involving a silver Honda Civic with a Missouri bicentennial license plate. A registration check returned information for a 2010 Honda Accord.
Traffic stop of reported reckless driver
Traffic
W Fayette Ave & S Maple St, Effingham, IL 62401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop at Fayette Avenue and Maple Street in Effingham involving a black Ford Mustang connected to a report of a reckless driver.
Theft report at North 4th Street in Effingham
Theft Report
N 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible theft report at a business near North 4th Street in Effingham. A truck involved had a flat tire, and a mechanic left to get a replacement tire while the scene was reported secure.
Theft report with possible injury on North Fourth Street
Theft Report
N 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a theft report near North Fourth Street in Effingham, with a caller indicating that someone may have been hurt.
Small fire at Pilot McDonald's in Effingham
Fire
N 3rd St, Effingham, IL 62401
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible small fire at or near a Pilot McDonald’s restaurant, with units responding and trying to get an extinguisher to the scene.
Fire alarm at business on South Banker Street
Fire
S Banker St, Effingham, IL 62401
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a possible fire alarm activation near South Banker Street in Effingham, with the point of activation reported as a fire pump run.
Traffic stop on black vehicle at Third and Fayette
Traffic
E Fayette Ave & S 3rd St, Effingham, IL 62401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a possible traffic stop involving a black vehicle near East Fayette Avenue and South 3rd Street in Effingham, Illinois.
