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Emergency Incidents
Neighbor disturbance reported at apartment complex
Disturbance
N 7th St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible disturbance at an apartment building on North Seventh Street in Murphysboro. The reporting party, in one apartment, reported a neighbor in another apartment who was still inside.
Son pushes father into air conditioning unit near North 17th Street
Domestic Dispute
N 17th St C, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible family assault at an apartment on North 17th Street in Murphysboro, where his son was reportedly pushing him near an air conditioning unit.
Son tries to force way into mother’s apartment
Domestic Dispute
N 17th St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible family disturbance at an apartment near North 17th Street, where a caller said her son was pushing on her and trying to get inside through an air conditioning unit.
Truck towing trailer stopped for missing tag
Traffic
Muddy Monster Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near Mill Street and Muddy Monster Road in Murphysboro involving a black 2022 Chevy Silverado towing a trailer with no visible tag. The vehicle’s registration and driver information were checked with Alabama records.
Carbon monoxide alarm at Commercial Avenue home
Fire
Commercial Ave, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible carbon monoxide detector alarm at a location near Commercial Avenue in Murphysboro, Illinois. Engine 11 was reported en route to the scene.
Carbon monoxide alarm at Commercial Avenue home
Fire
Commercial Ave, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel respond to a possible carbon monoxide alarm sounding at a building near Commercial Avenue.
Traffic stop of gray SUV with expired registration
Traffic
Sumter Rd, Murphysboro Township, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Sutter Road in Jackson County involving a gray SUV and a white 2007 Chevy truck. The registration for one vehicle appears to be expired.
Elderly woman falls, needs help standing
Medical Emergency
Cedar Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was dispatched to a location on Cedar Road in Murphysboro for a reported fall involving an elderly woman who needed help getting up and was believed not to be injured.
Family dispute involving eviction and threat to pet
Domestic Dispute
Country Club Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible family dispute at a residence near Country Club Rd in Murphysboro. The caller (name withheld) said his adopted brother kicked him out of the home, threatened to harm his cat, and accused him of hitting a child. The caller was reportedly waiting at Lot (number withheld) for deputies to arrive.
Police coordinate response to pursuit near The Patio
Traffic
IL-149, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported that a vehicle involved in a pursuit appeared to be coming to a stop near a location referred to as The Patio. A county unit responded and later reported being with HPD and state units in connection with the pursuit.
Commercial alarm at business on Old Highway 13
Break-In
Old Hwy 13, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a commercial burglary alarm from a business near Old Highway 13, reportedly at the left entry door. The keyholder did not answer initially, but the owner later indicated a staff member was clearing the alarm, and responding units were canceled.
Hostile dispute between father and adult son
Domestic Dispute
Old Hwy 13, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller requested officers to respond to a home near Old Highway 13 in Murphysboro regarding a family dispute involving an adult son who was moving out and acting hostile. The caller wanted officers to visit so the son knew he was being watched, but dispatch advised they would not stand by during the move.
Panic alarm reported near East Walnut Street
Suspicious Activity
E Walnut St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch requested a unit to respond to a possible panic alarm on East Walnut Street in Murphysboro.
Person having difficulty breathing near Bost Road
Medical Emergency
Bost Ln, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported difficulty breathing at a home near Bost Road in Murphysboro. Neighbors were staying with the woman until a healthcare worker arrived.
Person with bipolar disorder and dementia causes disturbance
Medical Emergency
Town Creek Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible disturbance at a residence near Town Creek Road after a medical alarm company reported a woman with bipolar disorder and dementia.
EMS responds to patient at Grand and Wall in Murphysboro
Medical Emergency
Wall St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews responded to a possible medical issue near Grand Street and Wall Street in Murphysboro. Jackson County EMS reported the patient was stable, and Engine 6 and Car 2 later cleared the scene.
Welfare check at Murphysboro Lake Rd for disoriented woman
Medical Emergency
Murphysboro Lake Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to conduct a welfare check near Murphysboro Lake Road in Murphysboro after a pastor reported a woman sounded very out of it during a prayer call and could not reach her husband. The location reportedly has prior mental health and domestic-related calls.
Car hits truck near Ava Road driveway
Traffic
Ava Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a traffic crash with property damage after turning into a driveway and striking a truck near Ava Road by Route 34 and Raleigh Road in Jackson County.
People seen carrying items to truck at property
Break-In
N 7th St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a security check near North 7th Street in Murphysboro for a possible burglary. A caller reported several people with headlamps possibly breaking into a property and later seen carrying property to a red truck.
Driver cited and released after traffic stop
Traffic
Johnson Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop involving a silver GMC Terrain with Georgia registration. The driver was reportedly escorted home to a residence on Johnson Road in Murphysboro and then cited and released.
