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Emergency Incidents
Traffic stop leads to warnings and citations
Traffic
N 2nd St & Walnut St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near 2nd Street and Walnut Street, issuing verbal warnings for a headlight issue and expired registration, and citations for operating an uninsured vehicle and suspended registration.
Traffic stop for expired registration at Circle K
Traffic
N 14th St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop at a Circle K East in Murphysboro involving a gray Jeep with an expired registration. The driver was checked and a citation was issued.
Traffic stop with warnings for equipment violations
Traffic
Dewey St & S 20th St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near 20th Street and Dewey Street, issuing verbal warnings for a no-registration light and a late signal.
Vehicle hits deer, fluid spill on Highway 127
Traffic
IL-127 & Burkey Ln, Murphysboro Township, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic crash on Highway 127 south near Burkely Lane involving a silver Jeep pickup. The vehicle is pulled off the roadway with no airbag deployment or injuries reported. A deer remains in the roadway and oil or other fluids are leaking, and fire personnel have been notified to address the hazard.
Traffic stop on red pickup at Circle K in Murphysboro
Traffic
N 14th St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop at a Circle K near North 14th Street involving a red Chevy Silverado with an Illinois truck plate. The stop was cleared with a verbal contact. Later, multiple 911 calls reported a two-car crash at South Williamsburg and Walnut with traffic blocked but no apparent injuries.
Woman aged 68 falls and needs help in Murphysboro
Medical Emergency
Alexander Ave, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical call near Alexander Avenue in Murphysboro for a 68-year-old woman who fell and needs help getting up.
Officers lose contact with reckless driving suspect
Traffic
Walnut St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers attempted to stop a vehicle for possible speeding and reckless driving near Walnut Street in Murphysboro. One unit lost visual contact with the vehicle, and another unit waited near a nearby business while the contact appears to have ended without lights being activated.
Civil summons service near McLaughlin Road
Other Incidents
McLaughlin Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers made a possible civil service attempt at a residence on McLaughlin Road in Murphysboro to serve a person with a civil summons or no-contact petition.
62-year-old woman falls, needs assistance standing
Medical Emergency
Bridgewood Ln, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a reported fall involving a 62-year-old woman near Bridgewood Lane in Murphysboro. She needed help getting up and no injuries were reported.
Black GMC reported stolen from Murphysboro home
Stolen Vehicle
Shoal Creek Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch broadcast a report of a stolen black 2013 GMC, reportedly taken from a location near Shell Creek Road in Murphysboro. Units were advised to hold the vehicle if found and contact Jackson County.
Report of stolen 2013 GMC Denali SUV
Stolen Vehicle
Shoal Creek Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, a man reported that his 2013 GMC Denali was missing from a residence near Shoal Creek Road and believed it had been stolen.
Smoke reported in area of West Clutts Drive
Fire
Clutts Dr, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of smoke seen from Julia Lane coming from the direction of West Clutts Drive in Murphysboro, Illinois. The exact location of the smoke was not confirmed.
Woman falls again at residence in Murphysboro
Medical Emergency
Alexander Ave, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was dispatched to a location on Alexander Avenue in Murphysboro for a possible medical issue involving a woman who reportedly fell again.
Person near Wells St seeking mental health support
Medical Emergency
Wells St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a welfare call about a woman at an apartment near Wells Street who reported she was not mentally okay and wanted to speak with someone. Radio traffic indicated that medical responders might be more appropriate for the situation.
68-year-old female falls in bathroom, needs help up
Medical Emergency
Alexander Ave, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, responders were sent to a possible medical call near Alexander Ave in Murphysboro for a 68-year-old woman who reportedly fell in a bathroom and needs help getting up.
Traffic stop on vehicle with lost plate report
Traffic
Shomaker Dr, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Shoemaker Drive and 20th Street in Murphysboro involving a black BMW. The vehicle’s license plate was initially reported as stolen, but dispatch later indicated it was a lost front plate. The driver’s license was reported as expired.
Tires found slashed at Murphysboro apartment
Property Damage
Wells St #8a, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible vandalism complaint at an apartment on Wells Street in Murphysboro, where a woman reported that the tires on her car were flat and believed her sister may have caused the damage.
91-year-old man with stroke symptoms in Murphysboro
Medical Emergency
Lester Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a location near Lester Scalp Road in Murphysboro for a 91-year-old man with a possible stroke, including facial droop, slurred speech, and disorientation.
Traffic stop of Honda coupe in Murphysboro
Traffic
Gartside St & N 14th St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a 2012 Honda coupe near 14th Street and Garretson Street in Murphysboro after a vehicle registration check. The driver was confirmed to be present.
Vehicle stopped in middle of North 15th Street
Traffic
N 15th St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible unknown vehicle sitting in the middle of the road near the (unit_number withheld) block of North 15th Street in Murphysboro. The vehicle description was not known, and an officer was advised for information.
