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Emergency Incidents
Person reported walking on train tracks in Joliet
Suspicious Activity
400-500 E Van Buren St, Joliet, IL 60432
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible trespasser walking on train tracks near East Van Buren Street in Joliet. A man in a (description withheld) and (description withheld) was reportedly seen walking between tracks with a bicycle left nearby. Train dispatch later reported no known trespasser or train blaze, and the caller said he was driving by and saw someone on the tracks.
Traffic stop finds suspended driver in Joliet
Traffic
W Laraway Rd & S Brandon Rd, Joliet, IL 60436
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a traffic stop near Laraway Road and Brandon Road involving a truck. Radio traffic indicates the driver was suspended and a hold was placed on the vehicle.
Driver backs into pedestrian in campus parking lot
Traffic
Houbolt Rd, Joliet, IL 60431
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded near a campus building after a complainant reported a possible hit-and-run where a vehicle backed out of a parking space and struck him as a pedestrian. The complainant declined medical assistance and wanted to file a complaint. Officers went to the vehicle area and obtained the striking vehicle’s license plate information.
Traffic stop of dump truck at Laraway and Brandon
Traffic
W Laraway Rd & S Brandon Rd, Joliet, IL 60436
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near Laraway Road and Brandon Road in Joliet involving a dump truck with a specific license plate.
Person needs lifting assistance at South Caton Road
Medical Emergency
Caton Ridge Dr, Joliet, IL 60586
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched for a lifting assistance medical call near South Caton Road in Joliet, Illinois.
Disabled SUV out of gas on I-80 construction lane
Traffic
I-80, Joliet, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a disabled tan SUV out of gas in the right lane of a construction area on I-80 westbound near Center in Joliet, Illinois. A unit checked on the vehicle and requested fuel assistance.
Dump trucks ignore stop signs, block traffic on Laraway
Traffic
W Laraway Rd, Joliet, IL 60436
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a traffic complaint near the Laraway scale house and landfill on West Laraway Road, where a truck driver reportedly reported dump trucks and container trucks driving in the wrong lane and running stop signs, causing traffic to back up.
Patrol alerted to lost dog on Lancaster Drive
Other Non-Crime Event
Lancaster Dr, Joliet, IL 60433
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were advised of a possible lost dog near Lancaster Drive in Joliet, and a patrol unit was asked to check the area in case the animal was seen.
Son threatening woman in domestic dispute
Domestic Dispute
Seneca St, Joliet, IL 60436
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible domestic dispute at a residence near Seneca Street, where a son is reportedly threatening a woman. A neighbor who relocated with the woman is at a church near McKinley and Erie and is providing information.
Son reportedly threatening woman at Seneca Street home
Domestic Dispute
Seneca St, Joliet, IL 60436
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a possible domestic dispute at a home on Seneca Street, where a son is reportedly threatening a woman. The reporting neighbor says the woman has relocated to a church near McKinley and Erie.
Person found lying in ditch at Carson Ave
Medical Emergency
Carson Ave, Joliet, IL 60435
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible welfare check for a man lying in a ditch near South Carson Road in Joliet, Illinois. Units are responding to check on the person.
Delayed theft report near New Lenox Road
Theft Report
New Lenox Rd, Joliet, IL 60433
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to file a delayed theft report for a possible theft that reportedly occurred last Saturday near New Lenox Road in Joliet, Illinois.
Police standby for woman getting belongings
Other Incidents
N Center St Apt 2, Joliet, IL 60435
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers discussed a possible police standby for a woman to retrieve belongings from an apartment on North Center Street in Joliet. Radio traffic indicated the request was separate from another open standby call at the same location.
Domestic dispute in parking lot at Pheasant Run
Domestic Dispute
Bradford Rd, Joliet, IL 60433
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible domestic dispute at an apartment complex on Bradford Road. A woman in a green Jeep SUV reported arguing with her boyfriend, and the situation appeared to become physical. The man was described as wearing a Bears hat, (description withheld), and (description withheld), and was seen near a white Audi. Later, three males in a white vehicle were reported trying to drive around the parking lot while the woman tried to block them.
Traffic accident near Joliet Junior College
Traffic
Joliet Jr College, Joliet, IL 60431
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic accident near Joliet Junior College in Joliet, Illinois.
Two-car crash with airbag deployment near Stanley Brown
Traffic
J Stanley Brown Ln, Joliet, IL 60431
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a two-vehicle crash near Stanley Brown Lane and Gloucester, just before a bridge, where airbags had deployed and debris was in the intersection. Fire crews were en route, and additional units were requested for traffic control while disabled vehicles were moved and towed from the roadway.
Delayed theft reported at BP gas station
Theft Report
W Laraway Rd, Joliet, IL 60433
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a delayed theft complaint at a gas station on West Laraway Road, where the caller reportedly has video footage and wants to speak with a deputy.
Reported break-in at business on Patterson Road
Break-In
Patterson Rd, Joliet, IL 60436
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were notified of a possible break-in at a business near Patterson Road in Joliet. A unit was dispatched to respond.
Traffic arrest after stop in South (number withheld)
Traffic
South St, Joliet, IL 60436
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop in South Lot Two involving a white Chevy with a suspended vehicle and registered owner. The stop resulted in a traffic arrest and a case number was requested.
Second crash on I-80 eastbound near mile marker 136
Traffic
I-80, Joliet, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible second crash at the same location on I-80 eastbound near mile markers 135.5 to 136, with ISD and medical units still needed and responding to the area.
