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Emergency Incidents
City worker hit by vehicle on Cherokee Lane
Traffic
Cherokee Ln, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to the area of Hickey Street and Cherokee Lane in Ottawa for a reported city employee who was struck by a vehicle and is conscious and breathing. Medic 3 is responding to the scene.
Female in (number withheld) incontinent and confused at pavilion
Medical Emergency
E Glover St, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for a woman in her 70s who was reportedly incontinent and confused near a pavilion by East Glover Street. Medic 2 ultimately handled the call.
Man had a seizure near Illinois Avenue in Ottawa
Medical Emergency
Illinois Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel were dispatched to a location on Illinois Avenue for a 42-year-old man who reportedly had a seizure.
Two-vehicle crash and seizure at Illinois Avenue
Traffic
Illinois Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a two-vehicle crash with moderate damage and glass debris at an intersection near Illinois Avenue. A 42-year-old man is reported to have had a seizure nearby, and street sweepers are requested to help clear the intersection.
Man has seizure near Illinois Avenue
Medical Emergency
Illinois Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location on Illinois Avenue in Ottawa for a reported seizure involving a 42-year-old man. Units responded to the scene.
78-year-old man unconscious and not breathing in Ottawa
Medical Emergency
E 2062nd Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 78-year-old man reported unconscious and not breathing near East 2062nd Road in Ottawa, Illinois.
Person experiencing shortness of breath on Washington Street
Medical Emergency
W Washington St, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported medical call for shortness of breath on Washington Street in Ottawa. Patient care was returned to Ottawa units before Marseilles units cleared the scene and returned to service.
70-year-old man on oxygen short of breath in Ottawa
Medical Emergency
W Washington St, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a medical call near Washington Street for a 70-year-old man on oxygen who is very short of breath and whose oxygen levels are reportedly dropping.
79-year-old man weak with low blood pressure
Medical Emergency
N 2959th Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are responding to a medical call for a 79-year-old man near North 2959th Road in Ottawa. He is reported to be weak, have low blood pressure, and be unable to walk, but is conscious, alert, and talking.
Shooting suspect reported in apartment building
Weapons
W Washington St, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a shooting suspect inside an apartment building near West Washington Street. Additional units were requested to help secure the area due to many civilians walking around.
Shooting suspect in apartment building on West Washington
Weapons
W Washington St, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported shooting suspect in an apartment building near West Washington in Ottawa, with additional units requested to secure the area due to many civilians walking around.
Shooting suspect in Ottawa apartment building
Weapons
W Washington St, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a shooting suspect in an apartment building near West Washington Street in Ottawa. Additional units were requested to help secure the area due to many civilians walking around.
82-year-old male reports full body pain
Medical Emergency
Bryant Ln, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, henry EMS was dispatched to an apartment on Bryant Street in Ottawa for a possible medical emergency involving an 82-year-old man reporting full-body pain.
DUI complaint on I-80 westbound near Ottawa
Substance Use
I-80, Ottawa, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible DUI involving a white Hyundai SUV traveling westbound on I-80 near milepost 86 in Illinois. The vehicle was last seen near milepost 85.
Traffic stop on black Toyota Corolla on I-80
Traffic
I-80, Ottawa, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a black Toyota Corolla with Michigan plates on I-80 eastbound near milepost 88. The vehicle’s license plate was reported clear.
Officer meets family after child found safe in yard
Missing Person
Oaklawn Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to respond to a home near Oak Lawn Avenue after a previously missing autistic nonverbal juvenile was found in the yard. The family requested officer contact and a photo to help recognize the child if seen wandering in the future.
Traffic stop leads to arrest in Ottawa
Traffic
E Etna Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a black Volkswagen van with an expired registration. A 21-year-old man was taken into custody and transported to LaSalle County, and the jail was notified.
Vehicle leaves scene of property damage crash
Traffic
1st Ave & Lawndale Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers investigated a property damage crash involving a white Chevrolet pickup towing a trailer with a generator. The vehicle reportedly left the scene and was later located near Lawndale Avenue and First Avenue in Ottawa, with sheriff and state police responding.
Hit-and-run crash investigation in Ottawa
Traffic
1st Ave & Lawndale Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers investigated a possible hit-and-run property damage crash. A white Chevrolet pickup with a trailer and generator on the back was later located near Lawndale Avenue and First Avenue in Ottawa.
