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Emergency Incidents
86-year-old woman falls, hurts hand near 21st Avenue
Medical Emergency
21st Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical alarm for an 86-year-old woman who reportedly fell and hurt her hand near 21st Avenue in Ottawa. She was reported to be conscious and alert when responders arrived.
75-year-old woman has stroke symptoms at nursing home
Medical Emergency
N 27th Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units were dispatched to a nursing home near North 27th Road in Ottawa for a 75-year-old woman with a history of stroke who reportedly feels she may be having another stroke and has weakness on her right side.
Female patient at nursing home shows stroke symptoms
Medical Emergency
N 27th Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a nursing home on North 27th Road in Ottawa for a 75-year-old woman who reports a possible stroke with right-side weakness. She is conscious and alert, and Wallace Fire/EMS and Medic One are dispatched.
Traffic stop on blue Volkswagen in Ottawa
Traffic
W Main St & Walker St, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Main Street and Walker Street in Ottawa involving a blue Volkswagen Passat with Missouri plates. Records reportedly showed a wanted-for-traffic return, but the vehicle was later described as clear for a 2016 Volkswagen.
Elderly woman falls and suffers leg cramps in apartment
Medical Emergency
Clinton St, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 1 was dispatched to an apartment on Clinton Street in Ottawa for a reported 69-year-old woman who fell and is experiencing cramps in her legs.
69-year-old female fell and has leg cramps in apartment
Medical Emergency
Clinton St, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to an apartment on Clinton Street for a 69-year-old woman who reportedly fell and is experiencing cramps in the back of her leg.
Manhole cover off at Marcy and College intersection
Road Closure
College Ave & Marcy St, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report from a school transportation office about a possible road hazard at the intersection of Marcy Street and College Avenue, where a manhole cover was reported to be off.
Stop sign down at Catherine and Erickson intersection
Traffic
Catherine St & Erickson St, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, a stop sign was reported down at the intersection of Catherine Street and Erickson Street in Ottawa, and the street department was notified to replace it.
Person suffering cardiac arrest near East Glover Street
Medical Emergency
E Glover St, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible cardiac arrest at a facility near East Clover Street in Ottawa, Illinois, with the patient reported in room (number withheld).
Traffic stop leads to arrest on warrant and license charge
Traffic
Columbus St & Kain St, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Columbia Street and Kane Street in Ottawa involving a man reportedly wanted for failing to appear on a traffic offense. The man was taken into custody, and a later check indicated his driver’s license was suspended.
Traffic stop leads to arrest on warrant
Traffic
Columbus St & Kain St, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Columbus Street and Kane Street in Ottawa involving a gray Toyota SUV with an Iowa license plate. The driver was reportedly wanted for failure to appear on a traffic offense, including driving on a suspended license, and was taken into custody. The situation was reported secure with two units on scene.
63-year-old man with slurred speech cannot move
Medical Emergency
E 2250th Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near East 2250th Road in Ottawa for a 63-year-old man with slurred speech who reportedly could not move or get up for about an hour. The caller mentioned two German shepherds in the house, and dispatch planned to contact a neighbor.
Adult in Spider-Man costume reported at home
Suspicious Person
Canal St, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious person near Canal Street in Ottawa. An adult wearing a Spider-Man costume reportedly knocked on a caller’s door and said “Trick or Treat.”
Truck hits trailer at Ottawa gas station
Traffic
W Etna Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic crash at a gas station in Ottawa, where a truck reportedly struck a trailer being pulled by another truck. A unit requested vehicle information related to the incident.
Truck hits trailer at Ottawa gas station
Traffic
W Etna Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible vehicle crash at a gas station in Ottawa, where a truck apparently struck a trailer being pulled by another truck.
Semi-truck fails to stop on I-80 near milepost 88
Traffic
I-80, Ottawa, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a traffic complaint about a semi-truck that reportedly failed to stop on I-80 eastbound near milepost 88. The vehicle was described as a truck tractor with a semi-trailer, including a white 2026 Hyundai trailer.
Electrical panel overheating causes smoke in home
Fire
Reynolds Manor Dr, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible electrical fire at a residence near Reynolds Manor Drive. They shut off the main breaker and reported light smoke caused by an electrical panel that was very hot, and medical responders were notified to be on standby.
Elderly female with blood sugar issue at N 27th Rd
Medical Emergency
N 27th Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue involving an elderly woman with a blood sugar problem near North 27th Road in Ottawa, Illinois.
Elderly woman with low blood sugar at nursing home
Medical Emergency
N 27th Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, first responders were requested to a nursing home on North 27th Road for a reported elderly woman with low blood sugar.
Traffic stop on black vehicle in Ottawa
Traffic
Lincoln Place, 101-123 W Main St, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Main Street in Ottawa involving a black four-door vehicle. Registration information was checked and appeared to return a 2017 Chevy Equinox or similar SUV.
