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Emergency Incidents
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.
Traffic stop on black SUV in Ottawa
Traffic
E Main St, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near East 23rd Street and Main Street in Ottawa involving a black four-door vehicle, possibly a 2017 utility vehicle.
Woman possibly having stroke at East Lake and Drive
Medical Emergency
Eastlake Dr, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Eastlake Drive in Ottawa for a woman who was reported to be possibly having a stroke. The caller was not at the scene and relayed the information from a neighbor’s son.
Juvenile having hallucinations near West Main Street in Ottawa
Medical Emergency
W Main St, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a location on West Main Street in Ottawa for a possible juvenile experiencing hallucinations, reportedly reported by a social worker.
Woman in 70s found on floor after fall at home
Medical Emergency
Jim Thomas Cir, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported medical emergency near Jim Thomas Circle for a woman in her seventies who was found on the floor after an unwitnessed fall and appeared slow to respond.
Carbon monoxide detected in Ottawa residence
Fire
W Jackson St, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews reported carbon monoxide detected inside a home near West Jackson Street in Ottawa. Police were requested to assist because the source of the carbon monoxide could not be found and no gas leak or odor was reported.
Carbon monoxide alarm at Caton Street home
Fire
Caton St, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible carbon monoxide alarm sounding at a residence near Caton Street in Ottawa.
Female patient with leg paralysis suspected stroke in Ottawa
Medical Emergency
College Ave, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are dispatched to a medical facility on College Avenue for an 83-year-old woman who is unable to move her leg and has a history of stroke. A doctor has requested transport to rule out a possible new stroke.
No response to activated medical alarm near Epworth Place
Medical Emergency
Epworth Pl, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency after an activated medical alarm with no response at a residence near Epworth Place in Ottawa. Medic 2 was sent to check the situation.
Man in 30s with heart issues has numbness and breathing trouble
Medical Emergency
Dayton Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency at a business on East Dayton Road involving a man in his 30s with reported heart-related symptoms, numbness, and breathing difficulty. Medic 1 was dispatched and directed to enter through a guard shack area where people would guide responders to the patient. A separate medical alarm activation with no response was also reported at a location on F Worth Place.
Deputies handle domestic disturbance with fight risk
Domestic Dispute
E 15th Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, first responders and a medic unit are asked to stage nearby while deputies handle a possible domestic disturbance with physical fighting near East 15th Street in Ottawa, Illinois.
Reckless driving complaint involving white GMC SUV
Traffic
IL-23, Ottawa, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a white GMC Yukon driving recklessly on I-80 southbound near post 90, later seen exiting and turning southbound on Illinois 23. The vehicle was described as a white 2015 GMC Yukon with a specific license plate and registered to a person from Marseilles.
Person possibly having seizure at Pearl and Chester
Medical Emergency
Pearl St & Chester St, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were sent to the area of Pearl Street and Chester Street for a possible seizure patient. Streets department personnel were reportedly tending to the patient but could not confirm breathing status or provide further details.
Public works employee possibly had seizure on street
Medical Emergency
Pearl St & Chester St, Ottawa, IL 61350
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near Pearl Street and Chester Street for a public works employee who reportedly went down in the street. The person was described as conscious and alert, with a possible seizure, while responders were still gathering more information about their breathing and condition.
