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Emergency Incidents
Unoccupied truck crashes into property and SUV
Traffic
Cayuga St, Ridgewood, IL 60432
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible crash near Cayuga Street in Ridgewood, where a red pickup truck apparently struck a white Yukon and came to rest on a caller’s property with its doors open and no one seen nearby.
Female patient transferred to St. Joe's hospital
Medical Emergency
Madison St, Joliet, IL 60435
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible medical transfer of one female patient to a hospital near Madison Street in Joliet.
Two-vehicle crash on I-80 at Richard Street
Traffic
Richards St, Joliet, IL 60433
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers report a two-vehicle crash on I-80 westbound near Richards Street involving a gray Nissan and a white Jeep. State police are on scene and one lane is shut down while car carriers are requested.
Intoxicated man with machete reportedly threatens woman at a residence on Jessie St
Weapons
Jessie St, Joliet, IL 60433
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a disturbance at a residence on Jessie St involving an intoxicated man (name withheld) reportedly armed with a machete who allegedly threatened to cut a woman’s throat. Another person was reported inside the home. Later radio traffic indicated he appeared calm after police were called and no injuries were reported; an officer reported speaking with the woman outside.
Recovered stolen SUV near Wildwood
Stolen Vehicle
Wildwood Ln, Joliet, IL 60433
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discussed a recovered dark blue Toyota Highlander near Wildwood Lane that had been entered as stolen the previous day. A confirmation request came from Chicago, and officers may need to inform a person that the vehicle is not stolen. The situation may involve a possible offender identified as the mother of his child.
White SUV reported stolen from Zarley Boulevard
Stolen Vehicle
W Zarley Blvd, Joliet, IL 60436
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported that a white Chevy Suburban was stolen from the area of W Zarley Boulevard in Joliet. A license plate number was broadcast over the radio and a unit indicated a report would be taken.
Unattended backpack reported at Joliet train station
Suspicious Package
Amtrak Station - JOL, 90 E Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60432
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible suspicious package, described as an unattended pink backpack, at the Joliet station between the station and the parking lot. The report came through an automated alert system.
Person reported sick near Pontiac Street, Joliet
Medical Emergency
Pontiac St, Joliet, IL 60432
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched for a possible sick person near Pontiac Street in Joliet, with Ambulance 51 assigned to the call.
Back door alarm at business on East Washington
Break-In
E Washington St, Joliet, IL 60433
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible alarm at a business on East Washington Street in Joliet. The alarm was initially described as involving the front and west doors, then corrected to a back door alarm only, with no contact made on the premises. One unit was told to disregard while another checked the location.
Traffic stop on I-80 westbound at Route 7
Traffic
IL-7, Joliet, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on I-80 westbound near Route 7 involving a black Mitsubishi. The vehicle was reported as a clear 2000 Mitsubishi two-door.
Traffic stop on I-55 at US 52 in Joliet
Traffic
I-55, Joliet, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on I-55 southbound near US 52 involving a black Cadillac sedan, described as a 2016 model.
Burglar alarm at Sugar Creek Drive home
Break-In
Sugar Creek Dr, Joliet, IL 60433
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary alarm at a residence near Sugar Creek Drive in Joliet, with a front door motion alarm reported.
Carbon monoxide alarm at Milan Avenue home
Fire
Milan Ave, Joliet, IL 60433
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible carbon monoxide alarm at a building near Milan Avenue in Joliet.
Man reported outside home on front steps
Suspicious Person
Barr Elms Ave, Joliet, IL 60433
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a suspicious person complaint at a home near Barr Elms Avenue in Joliet. A Spanish-speaking caller reported a man standing outside on her steps, and officers were being sent while dispatch used a language line to gather more information.
Person experiencing chest pain at accounting office
Medical Emergency
Dearborn St, Joliet, IL 60403
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical emergency involving chest pain at a business on Dearborn Street in Joliet.
Theft suspect refuses to leave Speedway store
Theft Report
S Briggs St, Joliet, IL 60433
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible theft in progress at a Speedway gas station near South Bridge Street in Joliet. A man reportedly refused to leave the drink area and was yelling before leaving on foot. Deputies later contacted a subject near Mabel and Briggs, possibly related to the same incident.
Deceased dog found in yard on Cherry Hill Road
Other Non-Crime Event
Cherry Hill Rd, Joliet, IL 60433
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received an animal complaint about a deceased dog found in a yard near Cherry Hill Road. Animal control was sent to handle the situation, and the call was closed without a deputy response.
Burglar alarm at Will County Health Department
Break-In
Ella Ave, Joliet, IL 60433
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported burglary alarm at the Will County Health Department near Ella Avenue. One responding unit was later canceled.
Person followed to vehicle at Joliet train station
Suspicious Activity
Amtrak Station - JOL, 90 E Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60432
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to the Joliet station for a delayed report of a suspicious man who allegedly followed a woman to her vehicle. Two bystanders reportedly helped her get into her vehicle, and the caller requested to speak with a Metra officer about possible camera footage. Officers were asked to check the area around the station.
Person injured after falling at residential address
Medical Emergency
S Kings Ct, Joliet, IL 60404
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 52 was dispatched to a possible fall patient near Kings Court in Joliet, with nearby cross streets including Wildflower Court and Arrowhead Court.
