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Emergency Incidents
Traffic stop for equipment and signal violations
Traffic
Veterans Memorial Dr & 34th St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near 34th Street and Veterans Memorial Drive in Mount Vernon involving a red Kia Sorento. The driver was reportedly given a verbal warning for dim headlights and failure to signal, with no citation issued.
Elderly man with breathing difficulty at Rolling Meadows
Medical Emergency
IL-37, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
As discussed during the dispatch call, jefferson Fire and EMS were dispatched to a medical call at Rolling Meadows for an elderly man with a possible breathing problem.
Elderly woman falls, swollen legs near North 11th street
Medical Emergency
N 11th St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near North 11th Street in Mount Vernon for a possible medical emergency involving an elderly woman who reportedly fell inside, landed on her knees, and had swollen legs.
Cooking incident sets off fire alarm on South 21st
Fire
S 21st St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm near South 21st Street. The situation was later determined to be a cooking incident, and crews ventilated the area and reset the alarm while other incoming units were told to disregard.
Traffic stop on I-57 near Veterans Memorial
Traffic
Veterans Memorial Dr, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on I-57 southbound near Veterans Memorial Drive involving a blue Subaru with a Missouri license plate that was checked and reported clear.
Person still symptomatic after EpiPen on S 42nd St
Medical Emergency
S 42nd St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were sent to a location on South 42nd Street for a reported medical emergency involving a patient who remained symptomatic after receiving an EpiPen. The clinic had called for help and 911 was later contacted when symptoms continued.
Man with mental health issues treated on Casey avenue
Medical Emergency
Casey Ave, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical units respond to a possible medical emergency involving a 43-year-old man with mental health conditions near Casey Avenue in Mt Vernon, Illinois. The scene is reported to be secure.
Search for missing teenager near interstate field in Mt Vernon
Missing Person
E Hutch Rd, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews and a deputy respond to a welfare check for a reported missing juvenile near East Hutch Road after the teen had been walking outside for over an hour and her phone was pinging in a field near the interstate.
71-year-old man feeling weak at North 12th Street
Medical Emergency
N 12th St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical crews were dispatched to a location near North 12th Street for a reported 71-year-old man who was feeling weak and had been advised by his doctor to call 911.
Accidental emergency call at tire shop in Mt Vernon
Other Incidents
S 10th St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to an SOS call at an auto repair shop in Mount Vernon near 10th Street and 4th Avenue. Responders reported there was no emergency and it was an accidental dial.
Suspicious person reported on Perkins Avenue
Suspicious Activity
Perkins Ave, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible suspicious person near the 1200 block of Perkins Avenue in Melbourne. The person was described as a white male wearing a camouflage jacket, (description withheld), and (description withheld).
Traffic stop involving revoked license and order
Traffic
Veterans Memorial Dr, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop in the Sonic parking lot in Carmi involving a gray Dodge Charger and a blue Pontiac. The driver’s license was reported as revoked or suspended, and an active stalking order was noted. The stop was associated with a location on Veterans Memorial Drive.
Person experiencing mental health crisis at Burger King
Medical Emergency
Broadway St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel are responding to a possible mental health emergency at a restaurant on Broadway in Mount Vernon, with an officer also en route.
Traffic stop on silver Kia Forte on Link Road
Traffic
N Link Rd, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop on a silver Kia Forte in the (address_number withheld) block of Link Road near 28th and Ked.
Fire at base of power pole near storage tanks
Fire
General Tire Ln, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a reported fire at the base of a power pole in the (number withheld) block of North General Tire Lane, with nearby tanks that may contain unknown materials.
Officer serves criminal subpoena near North 17th Street in Mt Vernon
Other Incidents
N 17th St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer made contact with a person at an apartment on North 17th Street in Mt Vernon regarding a possible criminal subpoena.
64-year-old woman reports chest pain in apartment
Medical Emergency
N 9th St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 64-year-old woman with chest pain at an apartment on North 9th Street in Mt Vernon.
Traffic stop on maroon Ford Escape at Kohl’s
Traffic
Davidson Ave, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near a Kohl’s store on Davidson Avenue in Mount Vernon involving a maroon Ford Escape with an Illinois license plate.
Traffic stop at 27th and Broadway in Mt Vernon
Traffic
N 27th St & Broadway St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near 27th Street and Broadway in Mount Vernon involving a white Chrysler Town and Country with a Kentucky license plate.
Large metal debris blocking roadway at south split
Traffic
South St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible road hazard near the south split, with large metal debris in the roadway near South Street in Mt Vernon.
