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Emergency Incidents
Pickup truck in ditch on Goodland near Pecan Street
Traffic
Pecan St, Joliet, IL 60435
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a Ford Ranger off the roadway in a ditch near Pecan Street in Joliet, Illinois. The location was updated to a specific address on Pecan Street.
Person reported fallen by cafeteria, gone on arrival
Medical Emergency
Houbolt Rd, Joliet, IL 60431
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible fall near a cafeteria. An officer checked the area, but the person was gone and no one requested help.
Repeated alarm activation at Trinity Services
Break-In
E Washington St, Joliet, IL 60433
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary alarm at a business on East Washington Street, where repeated alarm activations were reported and a back door lock company was still trying to contact a key holder.
Fraud by mail report for elderly mother
Fraud Report
Poplar St, Joliet, IL 60435
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible fraud-by-mail incident at a residence near Poplar Street, where a caller wants to file a report for his elderly mother who is also present.
Woman reported breaking into trailer on Jessie Street
Break-In
Jessie St, Joliet, IL 60433
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported burglary in progress at a trailer near Jessie Street in Joliet. A woman was said to have broken into the caller’s trailer, and later reports indicated she was in a greenhouse while a man was in a back house, with the parties separated. One transmission mentioned the situation might have been accidental.
Minor vehicle contact reported in parking lot
Traffic
Houbolt Rd, Joliet, IL 60431
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported low-speed vehicle contact in a parking lot near Houbolt Road in Joliet. A gray Dodge van and another vehicle were involved, and an officer attempted to contact the other party as the reported damage on the other car may have been pre-existing.
Traffic crash at Larkin and Ingalls affects buses
Traffic
N Larkin Ave & Ingalls Ave, Joliet, IL 60435
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a traffic accident in the middle of Larkin Avenue and Ingalls Avenue in Joliet, Illinois, causing a bus to check whether vehicles are being let through and possibly needing a detour.
Traffic crash reported at college parking lot
Traffic
Joliet Jr College, Joliet, IL 60431
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discussed a possible traffic crash at Joliet Junior College, where an involved person was walking near the station and officers planned to meet at a nearby parking lot.
Fire alarm at New Lenox Road building
Fire
New Lenox Rd, Joliet, IL 60433
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible fire alarm at a building near New Lenox Road in Joliet, with an ambulance and two engine units assigned to respond.
Two-vehicle crash on I-80 near Richards Street
Traffic
Richards St, Joliet, IL 60433
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a two-vehicle crash on I-80 westbound near Richards Street. One vehicle is in the right ditch against an IDOT camera, and another is on the right shoulder in the grass against a camper trailer. Lane three is shut down while units and a tow are on scene.
Traffic stop on I-80 at Cherry Hill Road
Traffic
Cherry Hill Rd, Joliet, IL 60433
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on I-80 eastbound near Cherry Hill Road involving a black Toyota. The vehicle’s license plate was checked and reportedly returned expired.
Injury crash at Channahon and McClintock roads
Traffic
W McClintock Rd & Channahon Rd, Joliet, IL 60410
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a reported traffic accident with injuries near the intersection of Channahon Road and McClintock Road in Joliet.
Crash on I-80 westbound at Richards Street
Traffic
Richards St, Joliet, IL 60433
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic incident on I-80 westbound near Richards Street involving a Chrysler 300 and a GMC truck on the left shoulder.
Crash involving two vehicles on I-80 at Richards
Traffic
Richards St, Joliet, IL 60433
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic crash on I-80 westbound near Richards involving a Chrysler 300 and a GMC truck on the left shoulder.
Person having difficulty breathing near Poplar Street
Medical Emergency
Poplar St, Joliet, IL 60435
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible breathing problem at a location near Poplar Street in Joliet.
Suspicious relative seen leaving Sterling Avenue home
Suspicious Activity
Sterling Ave, Joliet, IL 60432
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a home near Sterling Avenue for a report of a suspicious person. A caller said her nephew, a male in a (description withheld) and (description withheld), had been in a bathroom about five minutes earlier and then ran outside, possibly arriving on a dirt bike, and was last seen heading east on Sterling Avenue.
Traffic stop on Briggs Street near bank
Traffic
S Briggs St, Joliet, IL 60433
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Briggs Street south of I-80 near a bank involving a red Jeep with a specific license plate.
Officer escorts students from Fine Arts Theater
Other Non-Crime Event
Houbolt Rd, Joliet, IL 60431
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a building check at Fine Arts Theater and escorted five students out of the building.
Person undergoing psychiatric evaluation near Joliet
Medical Emergency
N Center St, Joliet, IL 60435
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched for a possible psychiatric evaluation near North Center Street, with officers asked to stage nearby.
Officer remains at crash scene with tow truck
Traffic
Madison St, Joliet, IL 60435
As discussed during the dispatch call, a unit reported clearing from a traffic crash while remaining on scene with a tow truck, then possibly heading to a nearby hospital.
