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Emergency Incidents
Hit-and-run crash involving semi on I-70 westbound
Traffic
I-70, Pocahontas, Illinois 62275, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, troopers are investigating a possible property-damage crash on I-70 westbound near milepost 37 involving a truck tractor-semi trailer with a silver trailer showing passenger-side damage.
Hit-and-run crash involving semi and pickup on I-70
Traffic
I-70, Pocahontas, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible property-damage hit-and-run crash on I-70 westbound near milepost 37 involving a semi-truck and a white pickup truck. The semi reportedly sideswiped the pickup and left the scene. A person was reported to be having a seizure but was breathing, and medical responders were notified. The people involved were reportedly at a restaurant in Pocahontas.
Hit-and-run crash involving truck and Ford Ranger
Traffic
I-70, Pocahontas, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, troopers investigated a possible property-damage hit-and-run on I-70 west near milepost 37/175.8 involving a truck tractor-semi trailer with a silver trailer that reportedly sideswiped a white Ford Ranger. The people involved were later reported at a Pilot restaurant in Pocahontas.
Earlier hit-and-run reported on I-70 eastbound near milepost 36
Traffic
I-70, Pocahontas, Illinois 62275, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers relayed a report of a hit-and-run crash that occurred earlier that morning on I-70 eastbound near milepost 36. A trooper had been unable to locate the incident. The reporting party later called back and said he was on a ramp in a white Toyota 4Runner.
Crash on I-70 eastbound at milepost 36
Traffic
I 70 and Pokey Road, Pocahontas, Illinois 62275, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible crash on I-70 eastbound near milepost 36 involving a white Toyota 4Runner, with no injuries reported.
Driver leaves property damage crash on I-70
Traffic
I-70, Pocahontas, Illinois 62275, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible property-damage crash on I-70 east near milepost 36, with a unit leaving the scene and a Chevrolet pickup truck mentioned.
Two-vehicle crash on I-70, one driver left scene
Traffic
I-70, Pocahontas, Illinois 62275, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a two-vehicle crash on I-70 near exit 36 with no reported injuries. One vehicle, described as a white Toyota 4Runner, remained at the scene, while another vehicle, described as a Chevy pickup truck, left the area eastbound.
Friends search for person left on roadside
Missing Person
IL-140, Pocahontas, IL 62275
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a welfare concern near Illinois Route 140, where a person walked away after his friends left and they were searching for him. A contact person was notified and said he would respond to the area.
Intoxicated man on porch asks for police help
Suspicious Activity
IL-140, Pocahontas, IL 62275
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a report of a possibly intoxicated man in his early twenties who knocked on a resident’s door near Illinois Route 140, said he was lost and wanted to call police, and remained on the front porch. The man was later identified over the radio as a person from Highland, Illinois.
Traffic stop on Highway 78 eastbound at 37
Traffic
I-70, Pocahontas, Illinois 62275, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Highway 78 eastbound near mile marker 37 involving a black Chevrolet Tahoe with California registration.
Officer checks man asleep in pickup with dogs
Welfare Check
2nd St, Pocahontas, IL 62275
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a vehicle check on 2nd Street in Pocahontas involving a man apparently asleep in a gold Ford pickup with two dogs. The vehicle’s license plate was checked and the registration appeared to be expired. The officer reported the situation as Code 1.
Small brush fire in field next to house on Route 143
Fire
IL-143, Pocahontas, IL 62275
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported small brush fire in a field next to a house near Illinois Route 143 in the Hamel area, with no apparent exposure to the nearby home.
Small brush fire in field next to house in Pierron
Fire
IL-143, Pocahontas, IL 62275
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible small brush fire in a field next to a house near Illinois Route 143 in Pierron. The caller reported that their hose was not long enough to put out the fire, and alternate addresses were mentioned due to computer issues.
Hit-and-run on I-70 near Pocahontas
Traffic
I-70, Pocahontas, Illinois 62275, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible hit-and-run on I-70 eastbound between mileposts 34 and 36. The victim reportedly moved to a BP in Pocahontas and is in a red Hyundai Elantra.
Woman asks for ride after complaint at Old Ripley home
Suspicious Activity
IL-140, Pocahontas, IL 62275
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were sent to a property near Illinois Route 140 in Old Ripley for a report of a suspicious female who walked onto the property, rang the doorbell, asked for a ride to a nearby business, and then walked away. The caller reported the woman had been at a friend’s house where a man had acted inappropriately toward her.
Single-car crash involving deer near Jamestown
Traffic
600 E, Pocahontas, IL 62275
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible single-vehicle crash involving a car and a deer near the Jamestown area, with no injuries reported.
Man with severe abdominal pain at gas station
Medical Emergency
W Johnson St, Pocahontas, IL 62275
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a medical call at a gas station in Pocahontas for a 42-year-old man with severe abdominal pain. A white Buick Century was reported at a gas pump, and a unit was on scene.
Man with severe abdominal pain in Pocahontas
Medical Emergency
W Johnson St, Pocahontas, IL 62275
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a location on West Johnson Street in Pocahontas for a 42-year-old man who was conscious and breathing but reported severe abdominal pain.
64-year-old man fallen with possible stroke at home
Medical Emergency
Haller Ave, Pocahontas, IL 62275
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and EMS responded to a medical call near Haller Avenue and Holly Avenue for a 64-year-old man who had fallen and may have had a stroke. A lift assist was requested.
64-year-old male possible stroke at Haller Ave
Medical Emergency
Haller Ave, Pocahontas, IL 62275
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a home near Haller Avenue in Pocahontas for a 64-year-old man with a possible stroke after he fell from bed and appears unable to speak or move one side of his body.
