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Emergency Incidents
Minor two-car crash on Orchard Hill Road
Traffic
Orchard Hill Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a minor two-car traffic accident on Orchard Hill Road. The vehicles reportedly met on a curve, with minor damage and no injuries reported, and the parties requested a report.
Smoke showing at single-story home fire
Fire
N 1st St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a possible structure fire at a single-story home near 1st Avenue, with smoke visible and multiple units on scene.
Officer checks poorly parked pickup on Somerset Street
Traffic
Somerset St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers in Murphysboro responded to a report of a tan pickup truck apparently stuck or parked crookedly in the road near Somerset Street. The officer checked the vehicle and determined it was legally parked, then cleared the scene.
Disabled vehicle at MotoMart parking lot
Traffic
S Williams St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller at a gas station reported a possible disabled vehicle that would not restart after being turned off. The car was crooked but legally parked near the business.
Vehicle stuck in roadway on Somerset Street
Traffic
Somerset Street, Murphysboro, Illinois 62966, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a vehicle stuck in the middle of Somerset Street in Murphysboro, Illinois, creating a possible traffic hazard.
Woman having shortness of breath on Highway 149
Medical Emergency
IL-149, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS were dispatched to a location on Highway 149 in Murphysboro for a reported medical assist involving a woman having shortness of breath.
Driver stopped after wrong-way complaint on bridge
Traffic
N 2nd St & Walnut St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a wrong-way driver on a bridge near East Walnut Street. A deputy later stopped a black Ford sedan near Walnut and 2nd Street and Hardy, where the driver’s license was reported as suspended and a tow truck was requested.
Welfare concern after 911 hang-up near North 17th Street, Murphysboro
Medical Emergency
N 17th St A, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a 911 hang-up and welfare concern at an apartment on North 17th Street in Murphysboro after a woman was heard asking someone if they wanted to leave before the call disconnected.
Officer checks 911 open line near North 17th Street in Murphysboro
Domestic Dispute
N 17th St A, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers sent a unit to an apartment on North 17th Street in Murphysboro for a 911 open line. A female was heard asking someone if they wanted to leave, suggesting a possible domestic dispute.
Patient transferred on stretcher from hospital ER to MHC
Medical Emergency
S Hospital Dr, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units coordinate a stretcher transfer from a hospital emergency room bed to a possible medical transport destination.
Suspicious people with flashlights at 24/7 Spur
Suspicious Activity
Gartside St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of people with flashlights inside a building near campers on Spur. A unit checked a pickup or dump truck with its lights on and believed the occupants were probably the owners.
Gas leak reported at apartment on Wells Street
Fire
Wells St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched to a possible gas leak at an apartment on Wells Street in Murphysboro.
False alarm at Hollywood Smoke Shop on Walnut Street
Break-In
Walnut St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a commercial burglar alarm at a smoke shop on Walnut Street in Murphysboro. The owner was contacted and reported that everything appeared secure, and the person who had just left was expected to return.
Patient transfer from hospital emergency room
Medical Emergency
Hospital Dr, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders are handling a possible patient transfer between hospital emergency departments in the area of a local hospital.
Intoxicated man taken to hospital for ankle injury
Substance Use
Walnut St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer responded to a report of a possibly intoxicated man near a car wash and a church in Murphysboro. The man, described by his clothing and appearance, was contacted, found to have an ankle injury, and was taken by the officer to a hospital for evaluation with the emergency room notified.
Traffic stop with citations on Walnut and South Williams
Traffic
E Walnut St & S Williams St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Walnut Street and South Williams Street, issuing verbal warnings for no insurance and obstructing traffic, and citations for turn signal and illegal lane use violations.
Traffic stop involving Honda on 20th Street
Traffic
20th St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop involving a Honda near 20th Street in Murphysboro. Dispatch checked the driver and registered owner, who were reported to be clear and valid out of Carbondale.
SUV backs into pillar at Murphysboro gas station
Traffic
S Williams St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to MotoMart in Murphysboro after a report that a white SUV backed into a concrete pillar and damaged a rear tire. The caller also reported a strong odor coming from the vehicle, and a plate check was requested.
Reckless driving complaint on Old Illinois 13
Traffic
IL-13 & Country Club Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of reckless driving involving a white Hyundai SUV on Old Illinois 13 westbound near Country Club Road in Murphysboro. The vehicle was possibly associated with a specific address in the area.
Woman with high blood sugar and anxiety shaking at home
Medical Emergency
Viola Ln, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported medical call for a 37-year-old woman who was shaking and anxious with high blood sugar near Viola Lane in Murphysboro.
