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Emergency Incidents
Officers attempt warrant service near Grinton Avenue in Joliet
Other Incidents
Grinton St, Joliet, IL 60432
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers made a possible warrant attempt at a location near Grinton Avenue in Joliet, involving units identified as Central 67 and Central 50.
Complaint over car battery reported as theft
Theft Report
W Zarley Blvd, Joliet, IL 60436
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a location near West Zarley Boulevard for a civil issue involving a person in a tow truck who reportedly said a mechanic in Plainfield stole a battery from his car.
Caller has new details on prior vehicle theft
Stolen Vehicle
SW Circle Dr, Joliet, IL 60433
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discussed a follow-up to a previously reported stolen vehicle near Southwest Circle Drive in Joliet. The caller had additional information but no report number and planned to call back from work later.
Truck blocking street at Jackson and Ottawa
Traffic
W Jackson St & N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL 60432
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a truck possibly blocking the street near Jackson Street and Ottawa Street, with buses advised to use the left lane and pass with caution.
Stalled semi blocking tight roadway at Jackson and Ottawa
Traffic
W Jackson St & N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL 60432
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible stalled semi truck near Jackson Street and Ottawa Street in Joliet, creating a tight traffic situation and prompting units to use caution while passing through the area.
Person reports suspicious contact with child
Suspicious Activity
Home St, Joliet, IL 60433
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were requested for a suspicious person reported near Home Street and Ricky Drive. A caller reported a subject in a red hoodie and dark pants allegedly rubbed a child’s back while the child was riding a bike. The child was reported back at home, and the caller indicated they may still have eyes on the subject before officers later advised the subject was gone.
Driver tries to run semi off road near Briggs and I-80
Traffic
S Briggs St, Joliet, IL 60432
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a cellphone report of a white Ford pickup or large van possibly trying to run a semi truck off the roadway near Briggs Street and I-80. The vehicles were later reported traveling southbound and westbound on Mills.
Semi truck blocking roadway at Hermans and Mills
Traffic
Hermans Ln & Mills Rd, Joliet, IL 60433
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a semi truck blocking the roadway near Hermans Lane and Mills Road, creating a possible traffic obstruction.
Black car stopped in center lane on I-80
Traffic
I-80, Joliet, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a black car stopped in the center lane of eastbound I-80 near Joliet, creating a possible traffic hazard.
Vehicle driving slowly after road rage incident
Disturbance
Clara Ave, Joliet, IL 60435
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a possible road rage incident near Santa Clara Road, where a caller had been following a vehicle and reported someone being yelled at. The vehicles separated, and one vehicle was reported to be slowly driving westbound in the right lane while the caller was no longer following it.
Driver reports vehicle damage after hitting barrel
Traffic
Richards St i, Joliet, IL 60433
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible vehicle damage incident after a car struck a barrel near Richards Street, eastbound. The caller had already reported the crash, and a unit requested about 30 minutes to check the vehicle damage.
Ramp closed for truck tow operation
Road Closure
Mills Rd, Joliet, IL 60433
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers report a heavy-duty tow is removing a truck from a ramp, and the ramp will be closed for about 10 minutes while the vehicle is hooked up.
Car alarm sounding for hours on East Cass Street
Disturbance
E Cass St, Joliet, IL 60432
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a car alarm sounding continuously near East Cass Street in Joliet since about 7:30 in the morning.
Disabled dump truck blocking lane on I-80 ramp
Traffic
I-80, Joliet, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, a loaded dump truck is reportedly partially blocking a lane near the Hobart entry ramp to I-80 eastbound in Joliet. The truck is out of fuel, and the driver is getting more diesel while state police are on scene.
Disabled bus on I-80 bridge cleared of passengers
Traffic
Des Plaines River Twin Bridges, I-80, Joliet, IL 60436
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a disabled bus on I-80 westbound near the Des Plaines River Bridge by Center Street. A second bus picked up the passenger, traffic barrels were removed from the roadway, and the original bus remained on the shoulder awaiting a heavy-duty tow.
Person walking in traffic lane near Holabird ramp
Traffic
I 80 and Houbolt Road, Joliet, Illinois 60436, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible person in the travel lane near the Holabird ramp on the eastbound side of I-80, and a unit is heading to check the situation.
Traffic slowing for person in road on I-80 bridge
Traffic
Des Plaines River Twin Bridges, I-80, Joliet, IL 60436
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers checked a possible roadway incident on I-80 westbound over the Des Plaines River Bridge, where traffic appeared to be moving around something. It was later reported that traffic was moving and it may have been a pedestrian or good Samaritan in the roadway.
Disabled passenger relocated from bus on I-80 near Des Plaines River bridge
Medical Emergency
Des Plaines River Twin Bridges, I-80, Joliet, IL 60436
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a disabled Grundy County VAC bus on I-80 westbound near the Des Plaines River Bridge with a passenger in a wheelchair who may need help moving to a seat and relocating to a nearby area while another bus arrives.
Student feels faint and has difficulty breathing
Medical Emergency
N Joliet St, Joliet, IL 60432
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were called to the Adam Building near North Joliet Street for a student who reported feeling like they were passing out and having difficulty breathing. The student was conscious and breathing and was reported to be 19 years old.
Delayed disturbance reported at Peace Market
Disturbance
Market St, Joliet, IL 60436
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible disturbance delay pending at a post near a market on Market Street in Joliet.
