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Emergency Incidents
Semi truck weaving on Route 50 near 12th Street
Traffic
N 12th St, New Baden, IL 62265
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported a possible semi truck having trouble staying in its lane on Route 50 near 12th Street and requested another unit to check on the vehicle.
Large unattended bonfire in dry conditions
Fire
Wittenburg Rd, New Baden, IL 62265
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were requested to a reported large unattended bonfire in dry conditions near Wittenburg Road, where police were already on scene from a prior large party report.
Reckless driving stop at Hanover and 2nd Street
Traffic
N 2nd St & E Hanover St, New Baden, IL 62265
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a possible vehicle contact near Hanover Street and 2nd Street involving a gray or silver Honda. The vehicle was checked against a prior reckless driving call and appeared to be the suspect vehicle.
Reckless driving complaint on East Illinois Street
Traffic
E Illinois St, New Baden, IL 62265
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a young driver in a red Dodge Journey allegedly driving recklessly and burning tires near East Illinois Street in New Baden. The vehicle was later located near Hanover and Second Street with an Illinois license plate.
Teenagers attempt to steal liquor from store
Theft Report
E Hanover St, New Baden, IL 62265
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to MotoMart on East Hanover Street in New Baden for a reported disturbance involving an attempted theft of a bottle of Fireball by a large group of teenagers, who were last seen heading down Astor Street.
Update on suspicious vehicle with family dispute
Suspicious Activity
Dog Park at Love's Travel Stops, 8690 Richter School Rd, New Baden, IL 62265
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers discussed a possible suspect vehicle, a black VW, that was previously reported on I-64 with legs hanging out of the vehicle. The vehicle was later seen at a travel stop in New Baden, occupied by two adults and a child, and the adults were reportedly in a verbal argument inside the store before leaving in an unknown direction.
Traffic stop on gray Honda Pilot at sports complex
Traffic
E Cedar St, New Baden, IL 62265
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop at the Cedar Grove sports complex involving a gray Honda Pilot. The stop appears to involve a vehicle with a reported license plate.
Driver repeatedly harasses employee near Clinton Manor
Disturbance
E Illinois St, New Baden, IL 62265
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible disorderly conduct incident at Clinton Manor, where a white Nissan Versa was reportedly driving up and down the road while swearing at an employee. Staff feared the driver might confront the employee, and a deputy was advised to respond.
Road rage complaint involving motorcycle rider
Traffic
Bluebell Ln, New Baden, IL 62265
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a possible road rage complaint near Bluebell Lane involving a subject on an orange motorcycle. A caller requested to speak with an officer, and a deputy responded and made contact with the caller.
Bottle of urine thrown into front yard after parade
Property Damage
E Maple St, New Baden, IL 62265
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near East Maple Street for a reported vandalism incident where a male subject allegedly threw a bottle of urine into the front yard after a parade. The caller requested to speak with an officer.
Report of impaired driver on Illinois 161
Substance Use
IL-161, New Baden, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reported a possible DUI involving a gray Kia Sorento on Illinois 161 eastbound near New Baden. The vehicle was reportedly last seen pulling over, and a female driver and female passenger were said to have exited the vehicle.
Two men fighting in street in New Baden
Assault Report
N 1st St, New Baden, IL 62265
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported fight involving two male subjects in the street near North First Street in New Baden. The caller believed there were no weapons involved.
Juveniles reported banging on door in New Baden
Suspicious Activity
Plum Ln, New Baden, IL 62265
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were sent to a home near Plum Lane in New Baden after a caller reported an unknown number of juveniles banging on his door, which were not captured on a Ring camera.
Officers assist traffic stop on Interstate 64
Traffic
I 64, New Baden, Illinois 62265, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, state police requested county assistance for a traffic stop on Interstate 64 eastbound near mile marker 25 involving a vehicle with four occupants. An additional unit was reported en route from Caseyville.
Traffic stop on I-64 eastbound at milepost 25
Traffic
I 64, New Baden, Illinois 62265, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on I-64 eastbound near milepost 25 involving a white Ford Fusion or Ford sedan. The stop appears to be related to a possible fraud report and the vehicle was later transported to a hospital in the area.
Metal debris blocking both lanes on I-64 westbound
Traffic
I 64, New Baden, Illinois 62265, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a large amount of metal debris in both lanes of I-64 westbound near milepost 38 in the New Baden area, with a unit en route to check the road hazard.
Elderly woman with chest pain and breathing issues in New Baden
Medical Emergency
N 9th St, New Baden, IL 62265
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a home near North Ninth Street in New Baden for a 71-year-old woman who is conscious but having difficulty breathing, chest pain, and shortness of breath, with a recent pacemaker implant reported.
