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Emergency Incidents
Traffic stop on gray Chevrolet truck on Route 7
Traffic
Finney Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a gray Chevrolet truck traveling southbound on Route 7 near Finney Road in Jackson County. The stop involved a possible pickup and a vehicle with a Kentucky license plate.
Officer to check on smoking black car
Fire
Country Club Rd, Murphysboro, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check a black car that was reportedly smoking heavily near the intersection of Thirteenth and Country Club Road, possibly turning toward the health department.
Female patient transported to hospital from Murphysboro home
Medical Emergency
Hospital Dr, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical incident at a house, where a female patient was transported by ambulance to a local hospital. Deputies secured the home, provided keys to EMS, and worked to confirm the patient’s identity and notify family.
Babysitter reports unknown child at Carbon Lake Road
Suspicious Activity
Carbon Lake Rd A, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies and EMS responded to a reported suspicious situation at a residence on Carbon Lake Road involving a babysitter and a young child. The caller did not provide the child’s or parents’ names.
Child stuck in recliner near Carbon Lake Road in Murphysboro
Medical Emergency
Carbon Lake Rd A, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched code 2 to a home near Carbon Lake Road for a reported medical emergency involving a young child stuck in a recliner. The child was reported to be breathing.
Intoxicated patient transported to St. Joseph Hospital
Substance Use
Hospital Dr, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates an apparently intoxicated woman is being loaded for transport to St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro, with the hospital notified and a room waiting. A separate traffic stop involving a white Ford pickup is also mentioned.
Intoxicated woman transported to St. Joe’s hospital
Substance Use
S Hospital Dr, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible alcohol-related medical transport involving an intoxicated woman being loaded by unit 13 for transport to a hospital, with a request to notify the receiving facility.
Driver warned for speeding on South Williams
Traffic
S Williams St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop in the 300 block of South Williams Street in Murphysboro and issued a verbal warning for speeding.
Trespassing suspect leaves property in vehicle
Break-In
E Industrial Park Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a possible trespassing incident at a property near an industrial park, where a female subject was seen leaving in a vehicle toward a nearby grocery store.
Verbal domestic dispute over keys at residence
Domestic Dispute
Old Kimmel Bridge Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received reports of a possible verbal domestic dispute near Old Camelbridge Road, where a male caller first sought advice about a female taking his keys and then a female caller requested deputies, saying the male was being verbally abusive and would not leave her alone.
Traffic stop involving 2016 Honda sedan
Traffic
IL-13 & Country Club Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near Country Club Road in Jackson County involving a 2016 Honda four-door, and the records check came back clear.
Lift assist needed near Candy Lane, Murphysboro
Medical Emergency
Candy Ln, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical lift assist at a residence near Candy Lane in Murphysboro, Illinois, after a call from an alert service.
Crash with injuries at North 14th and Poplar
Traffic
Poplar St & N 14th St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a reported traffic crash near North 14th Street and Poplar Street, with police and the sheriff’s office already on scene.
Two-vehicle crash at 14th Street and Poplar Street
Traffic
Poplar St & N 14th St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported two-vehicle traffic crash near 14th Street and Poplar Street. A Jackson County unit was already on scene and another unit was requested to assist with the investigation.
Traffic stop on white flatbed truck on Route 53
Traffic
Illinois Ave, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop on a white flatbed truck traveling northbound on route 53 near Illinois Avenue, with a vehicle license plate being checked.
Candy theft reported on Division Street driveway
Theft Report
Division St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible candy theft from a driveway near Division Street in Murphysboro. The reporting party said they have video evidence and were leaving the area shortly after the report.
Woman with high blood pressure and jaundice at Rains St
Medical Emergency
Rains St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a location near Rains Road in Murphysboro for a possible medical emergency involving a 52-year-old woman with high blood pressure, jaundice, and head pain.
Person reported knocking on camper door in alley
Suspicious Activity
N 11th St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to check a report of a suspicious person near North 11th Street in Murphysboro. A person wearing a (description withheld), (description withheld), and a (description withheld) was reportedly knocking on a camper door in an alley about 20 minutes earlier.
Infant experiences breathing problems after inhaler ran out
Medical Emergency
S 8th St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was dispatched to a location near South 8th Street in Murphysboro for a female who reportedly ran out of her inhaler and was having breathing problems. The age was reported as 21 and later as 1.
Officers check report of man inside Murphysboro home
Suspicious Activity
N 9th St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
As discussed during the dispatch call, police in Murphysboro responded to a reported suspicious person inside a home near the back door on North 9th Street. Units arrived and reported the situation was under control.
