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Emergency Incidents
Officer checks on solicitor complaint
Suspicious Activity
Colonial Dr, Hamel, IL 62046
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer responded to a possible solicitor complaint near Colonial Drive in Hamel, Illinois.
Vehicle contact in Lowe’s parking lot
Traffic
IL-140, Hamel, IL 62046
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible vehicle contact in a retail store parking lot involving one passenger in a gray Volkswagen with an Illinois plate.
Traffic crash at Love’s Stop with no injuries
Traffic
IL-140, Hamel, IL 62046
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic crash at Love's Stop involving a gray and white train, with no injuries reported.
Officers alerted to stolen pickup on I-55
Stolen Vehicle
Maple Rd, Hamel Township, IL 62025
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers request officers to watch for a possibly stolen white 2023 Chevy Silverado, reportedly last seen southbound on I-55 near Maple Road in Hamel Township.
Alarm reported at business on Cassens Avenue
Break-In
Cassens Ave, Hamel, IL 62046
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary alarm at a building on Caston's Avenue, with the alarm reportedly coming from the front and key holder information broadcast.
18-year-old female unresponsive after knee pain at McDonald's
Medical Emergency
IL-140, Hamel, IL 62046
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a fast food restaurant near State Route 140 for a possible medical emergency involving an 18-year-old woman who reportedly had extreme knee pain after bending down to tie her shoe and was later reported not breathing.
Disabled vehicle moved to shoulder near trucking site
Traffic
Old US Rte 66, Hamel, IL 62046
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a vehicle stopped in the roadway near a trucking business by Old US Route 66. Fire personnel responded to a possible gas-related issue, moved the vehicle to the shoulder, and a tow was requested.
Deputy follows scooter rider with warrant to home
Traffic
2nd St, Hamel, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, a deputy is following a person on a motorized scooter from near First Street back to a residence on Second Street in Hamel, Illinois, after a records check indicated a possible failure-to-appear warrant from Madison County for possession of S.
Cooler blocking northbound lane on I-55 near Hamel
Traffic
I-55, Hamel, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers relayed a report of a possible road hazard, a cooler in the northbound lane of I-55 near the Hamel exit, through state police channels.
Vehicle reported blocking lane on I-55 near Hamel
Traffic
I-55, Hamel, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers relayed a report of a possible vehicle in the northbound traffic lane on I-55 near the Hamel exit, and a unit agreed to check the situation.
Report of road damage near culvert on Hazel Road
Road Closure
IL-157 & Hazel Rd, Hamel Township, IL 62025
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible road hazard on Hazel Road, where a hole near a culvert may need to be checked and covered.
Unwanted person reported at Hamel gas station
Suspicious Activity
IL-140, Hamel, IL 62046
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of an unwanted person at a gas station store in Hamel, Illinois. The person, described as wearing a red hoodie and green pants, was reportedly possibly trespassed from the business in the past, but no active trespass was confirmed and she was not causing a disturbance.
DUI-related search for gray Jeep near Hamel truck stop
Substance Use
IL-140, Hamel, IL 62046
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are investigating a possible DUI involving a gray Jeep that was last seen traveling west on Hoxsey Road near Hamel and later found parked unoccupied at a truck stop and a nearby parking lot.
Report of suspected drunk driver in gray Jeep
Substance Use
IL-140, Hamel, IL 62046
As discussed during the dispatch call, troopers reported a possible DUI involving a gray Jeep on Illinois 140 westbound near Hoxey Drive. The vehicle was later reported parked unoccupied at a truck stop in Hamel, and the driver’s direction of travel on foot was unknown. A separate sick-call request was made for an adult woman at a facility in Collinsville.
Controlled propane tank burn at gas company
Fire
E State St, Hamel, IL 62046
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to an area near a gas company west of a food mart on East State Street in Hamel after a cashier reported seeing a possible fire. Radio traffic later indicated a propane tank on fire at the gas company, and the incident was described as a purposeful burn-off with mutual aid units being cleared.
Crew responds to reported gas leak in Hamel home
Utility Hazard
W State St, Hamel, IL 62046
As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a possible inside gas leak at a building on West State Street in Hamel and checked the gas meters.
Deputies serve arrest warrant near Third Street in Hamel
Other Incidents
3rd St, Hamel, IL 62046
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies are reported to be at a location on Third Street in Hamel, Illinois, to serve a possible arrest warrant on a civilian. Radio traffic also references a unit number during the call.
Three-car crash on North State Route 157
Traffic
IL-157 & Fruit Rd, Hamel Township, IL 62025
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible three-car traffic accident near North State Route 157 and Three Road in Edwardsville, Illinois, with fire and EMS units responding.
Single-vehicle injury crash on Schroeder Place Road
Traffic
Schroeder Ave, Hamel, IL 62046
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a single-vehicle crash near Schroeder Place Road and Sautier Place Road involving a 2006 GMC 2500 with five occupants. Injuries are reported, but all occupants are awake and breathing.
Report of impaired driver near Old Oak Grove Tavern
Substance Use
IL-140 & Old Carpenter Rd, Hamel Township, IL 62025
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible DUI involving a white pickup truck traveling southbound on Old Carpenter Road from Illinois 140, last seen entering the parking lot of a tavern. The report is broadcast for Illinois State Police Troop 8.