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Emergency Incidents
Elderly man reports rib pain near Carter Street in Princeton
Medical Emergency
Carter St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS and an ambulance were requested for an elderly man with rib pain at a residence near Carter Street. The patient was reported to be conscious and alert.
Smoking electrical outlet after cat sprays socket
Fire
S Main St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to an apartment on South Main Street in Princeton for a smoking electrical outlet. The caller reported no visible flames, only some smoke, possibly after a cat sprayed the outlet.
Man given ride during suspected asthma attack
Medical Emergency
S Church St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, a unit reported giving a man a ride because he was having a possible asthma attack and was trying to get to a high-rise near South Church Street in Princeton.
70-year-old man confused on phone near Marquette Street
Medical Emergency
W Marquette St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance dispatched to a location near West Marquette Street in Princeton for a possible medical issue involving a 70-year-old man who was not making sense on the phone and reported not feeling well.
Report of illegal hunting on private property
Break-In
County Rd 850 N, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were sent to a possible criminal trespass near (number withheld) North Avenue in Princeton after a caller reported two males in two vehicles, including a white Chevy pickup, reportedly entering private property from across the street.
Wallet stolen from vehicle overnight
Theft Report
S Euclid Ave, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible theft near South Euclid Avenue in Princeton, where a caller reported that her wallet was stolen from her vehicle overnight.
Gas drive-off reported at Beck's West in Princeton
Theft Report
W Peru St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible gas drive-off theft at Beck's West on West Peru Street in Princeton, Illinois, after a clerk reported that a customer had not paid for gas. No license plate information was available.
Officer checks vehicles after reckless driving report
Traffic
Park Ave E, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer checked a vehicle in the OSF parking lot (reported as a red Impala) and later contacted two teenage boys regarding a reckless driving complaint. The occupants denied involvement, and the officer remained in the area looking for other vehicles; the caller later reported more than two occupants (possibly four) and described the suspect vehicle as a tan/maroon Chevy (exact model unclear).
Teens reported driving recklessly on Church Street
Traffic
S Church St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received reports of a maroon Malibu, reportedly driven by teenagers, driving recklessly on Church Street in Princeton (honking, passing when they shouldn’t, high rate of speed). The vehicle was reported northbound near Crown Street and later southbound, last seen near S Church Street.
Elderly man with breathing difficulty and confusion at Elm Pl
Medical Emergency
Elm Pl, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a location near Elm Place for an 80-year-old man having difficulty breathing while on oxygen and showing signs of confusion.
Person needs help getting up near Diamond Circle
Medical Emergency
Diamond Cir, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a home near Diamond Circle for a reported lift assist after a medical pendant was activated. The caller indicated the person needed help getting up and was not injured.
75-year-old male with possible internal bleeding in Princeton
Medical Emergency
S Main St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a location near South Main Street in Princeton for a 75-year-old man with possible internal bleeding. A nurse practitioner advised that he should be transported for evaluation, and a responding unit arrived on scene.
Traffic stop on black Nissan pickup on Route 30
Traffic
Illinois St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a black Nissan pickup truck traveling westbound on Route 30.
Report of overnight break-in to parked car
Break-In
N Euclid Ave, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller requested contact to report that her son’s car was reportedly broken into overnight near North Euclid Avenue in Princeton. The son is at school and the caller is at work.
Report of vehicle broken into on North Ninth Street
Break-In
S 9th St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer spoke with a vehicle owner near North Ninth Street in Princeton about a possible vehicle break-in that reportedly occurred the previous night, and a report was expected to be filed.
73-year-old male confused with flu symptoms
Medical Emergency
N 6th St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a location near North 6th Street in Liberty Village for a possible medical emergency involving a 73-year-old man who was reported confused and having flu-like symptoms.
73-year-old male confused with flu symptoms
Medical Emergency
N 6th St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to Liberty Village on North Sixth Street in Princeton for a reported 73-year-old man who was confused and had flu-like symptoms.
Officers standby for property removal on Church Street
Other Non-Crime Event
S Church St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a property removal at a residence near South Church Street, where a woman was waiting across the street to retrieve belongings, including a cat carrier and sweatshirts. Deputies also reported a loose dog near the 9th and 10th Street area that would not come to them before they continued to the property removal.
Male alcohol detox patient with shaking and breathing issues
Medical Emergency
W Marquette St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance dispatched to an apartment near Marquette Street for a 50-year-old man reportedly going through alcohol detox with shaking and abnormal breathing.
Suspicious bag left on street by passing truck
Suspicious Activity
S 10th St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a suspicious circumstance near a residence on 10th Place after a caller reported a full book bag across the street. The caller said camera footage showed a pickup truck discarding the bag around 10:50 this morning and then leaving.
