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Emergency Incidents
Damaged median sign at tracks on Briggs Street
Traffic
S Briggs St, Joliet, IL 60433
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a smashed southbound median sign near the railroad tracks and Briggs Street, possibly after a vehicle ran over the curb. Crews are notified to handle the road hazard.
Police locate truck linked to prior vehicle theft
Stolen Vehicle
E Van Buren St, Joliet, IL 60432
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers investigated a report of a possibly stolen vehicle near Van Buren Street around the area of 47 North. Radio traffic referenced a white box truck and a vehicle record that appeared to have been purged, with confirmation requested from a local police department.
Bridge opening causes traffic delay on McDonough
Road Closure
S Joliet St & McDonough St, Joliet, IL 60436
As discussed during the dispatch call, a bus operator reported repeated red-light delays near McDonough Street and Joliet Street in Joliet because a bridge was apparently raised. Dispatch advised the operator to proceed with caution and use an alternate route toward Wallace if it was safe.
Person in cardiac arrest at Birmingham Pl, Joliet
Medical Emergency
Birmingham Pl, Joliet, IL 60586
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible cardiac arrest at a location near Birmingham Place in Joliet, with multiple fire and ambulance units assigned to the call.
Gas alarm at waste facility on Milan Avenue
Fire
Moen Ave, Joliet, IL 60436
As discussed during the dispatch call, responders were requested to assist with a reported fire alarm and possible gas hazard at a Waste Management facility in Moline, with radio traffic noting gas readings around 50% of the lower explosive limit.
False alarm at waste facility on Moline Avenue
Fire
Moen Ave, Joliet, IL 60436
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an activated fire alarm at a garbage facility on Moline Avenue in Rockdale. Units arrived to find no visible fire, with people standing outside, and established a garbage command post. A separate possible overdose was also mentioned in the radio traffic.
Officers check vehicle at Joliet residence
Suspicious Activity
Howard St, Joliet, IL 60436
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a check at a residence near Howard Street in Joliet, where a vehicle was reported in the driveway. They ran a license plate on a maroon Nissan Titan and later reported contact with the house. A separate possible disturbance involving a person with a knife was reported on McDonald Drive in Lockport.
Man tries to break door and takes items from home
Domestic Dispute
Bradford Rd, Joliet, IL 60433
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported domestic disturbance at a home on Bradford Road, where a caller said the child’s father was trying to break down the door, screaming, and then left in a maroon car after reportedly taking some items from the house.
Abandoned white sedan on I-80 exit to Briggs
Traffic
Briggs St, Joliet, IL 60432
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible abandoned white sedan on the right shoulder of I-80 westbound near the Briggs Street exit in Joliet.
Disabled damaged vehicle on I-80 westbound
Traffic
I-80, Joliet, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a heavily damaged, unoccupied vehicle on the right shoulder of I-80 westbound near mile marker 134, just before Rich Street in Joliet, Illinois.
Traffic stop on silver Chevy at Wheeler and Woods
Traffic
Wheeler Ave & Woods Ave, Joliet, IL 60436
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a possible traffic stop involving a silver Chevy with an Illinois license plate near Wheeler Avenue and Woods Avenue in Joliet.
Vehicle on its side with entrapment damages nearby home
Traffic
Maple Rd, Joliet, IL 60432
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond near Maple in East Joliet/Joliet for a vehicle on its side with reported entrapment and damage to a nearby home. An extrication response is upgraded and additional units are sent.
Pickup truck rollover crash on Maple Road
Traffic
Maple Rd, Joliet, IL 60432
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported crash near Maple Road in Joliet involving a white pickup that was on its side, with the driver reported conscious. A welfare check was requested at a registered address in Homer Glen after the driver was described as acting erratically.
Crash with injuries and extrication in Joliet
Traffic
Maple Rd, Joliet, IL 60432
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible injury crash near Maypole Road in Joliet, with an extrication request made for the incident.
Smoke investigation at home on Beach Street
Fire
Beach St, Joliet, IL 60436
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported smoke investigation at a single-story trailer on Beach Street. Two people were reportedly inside, then reported out on the porch, and the fire was said to be out. On arrival, crews found nothing showing from three sides of the trailer.
Traffic stop on dark colored Chevy Tahoe
Traffic
S Larkin Ave & W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60436
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop involving a dark-colored Chevy Tahoe near Jefferson Street and Larkin Avenue in Joliet.
Traffic stop on blue Acura on I-80 in Joliet
Traffic
I-80, Joliet, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on I-80 eastbound near Briggs Street involving a blue Acura utility vehicle. The vehicle’s license plate was checked and reportedly came back clear.
Traffic stop at Broadway and Ross in Joliet
Traffic
N Broadway St & Ross St, Joliet, IL 60435
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Broadway Street and Ross Street involving a possible silver Chevy with a specific license plate number.
Traffic stop on I-80 at Bridge Street
Traffic
Bridge St, Joliet, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on I-80 eastbound near Bridge Street in Joliet involving a blue Acura. The vehicle was checked and returned clear.
Traffic stop on gray Saturn Aura at Speedway
Traffic
S Briggs St, Joliet, IL 60433
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop involving an Indiana-registered gray Saturn Aura, reportedly located near the Speedway at Briggs Street and Maple Avenue.
