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Emergency Incidents
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.
80-year-old with breathing trouble in Princeton
Medical Emergency
1180 N Ave, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, princeton EMS was dispatched to a location on North Avenue for a possible medical emergency involving an 80-year-old with breathing trouble.
Traffic stop finds expired and suspended plates
Traffic
W Epperson Rd, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers stopped multiple motorcycles near North Main turning onto Epperson Road in Princeton. Several license plates were checked, including an apparently expired temporary plate and a motorcycle plate reported suspended for a mandatory insurance violation.
Motorcycles reported driving recklessly through town
Traffic
W Central Ave & S Main St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a complaint about several motorcycles driving recklessly near Lovers Lane and Main Street in Princeton. Units reported seeing multiple bikes, including a blue motorcycle and a gray Ninja, traveling north on South Main and possibly continuing past Central Avenue.
Gas odor checked at Fifth Avenue home
Fire
S 5th Ave Dr, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units investigated a reported faint gas odor near a meter at a location on Fifth Avenue in Princeton. The detector was not currently picking up gas, and crews later cleared the scene.
Suspicious men reported on property after prior break-in
Suspicious Activity
Main St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a location near Main Street in Princeton for a report of two men walking around a property. The caller also reported a possible break-in and stolen items from about a week earlier.
Reckless motorcycles reported on Lovers Lane
Traffic
Lovers Lane Rd, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a traffic complaint about several loud motorcycles reportedly driving recklessly back and forth on Lovers Lane near a residence for several days.
Female with rapid heart rate and jaw tightness in apartment
Medical Emergency
S Church St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was requested to an apartment on South Church Street in Princeton for a 73-year-old woman with a reported rapid heart rate, jaw tightness, and headache.
73-year-old woman with rapid heart rate and jaw tightness
Medical Emergency
S Church St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment on South Church Street in Princeton for a reported 73-year-old woman with a rapid heart rate, jaw tightness, and headache.
Possible intruder reported near North Main
Break-In
N Main St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported criminal trespass at a business on North Main Street after a caller reported a possible break-in the previous night and a male intruder who might still be inside.
Elderly man coughing up blood at North Jacqualine Lane
Medical Emergency
North Jacqualine Lane, Princeton, Illinois 61356, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is requested to a home near North Jacqualine Lane in Princeton for a reported 79-year-old man who is coughing up blood and has lung cancer and kidney disease.
Commercial alarm at gas station, person found sleeping
Break-In
N Main St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a commercial burglar alarm at a gas station on North Main Street. They checked a box truck in the back and found someone apparently sleeping inside while they checked the building.
Woman with severe chest pain and breathing difficulty
Medical Emergency
W Washington St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a location on West Washington Street in Princeton for a reported 48-year-old woman with severe chest pain and difficulty breathing.
Suspicious vehicle behind dumpsters on West Railroad
Suspicious Activity
W Railroad Ave, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious gray SUV parked behind dumpsters near railroad tracks and an electric fence on West Railroad Avenue. A separate EMS call requested medical help for a 48-year-old woman with severe chest pain and difficulty breathing at a location on West Washington Avenue.
Man trespassed from local business after disturbance
Break-In
N Main St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible disturbance or trespass involving one male and one female at a business on North Main Street in Princeton. A deputy was requested to follow up after a person was reportedly trespassed from the location.
Customer threatens to assault store clerk and leaves
Assault Report
N Main St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a report that a woman in an orange vehicle threatened to return to a store and beat up a clerk. Officers coordinated to locate the vehicle, speak with people at the store, and trespass the woman if found.
Complaint of illegal yard waste burning reported
Fire
S 1st St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible ordinance violation for burning yard waste near South First Street and Highway Drive in Princeton, Illinois.
Smoke detector activation at Princeton residence
Fire
1750 N Ave, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, princeton Fire is dispatched to a building near North Avenue in Princeton for a reported smoke detector sounding, with no flames or fire seen by the caller.
Activated fire alarm at Princeton home
Fire
1750 N Ave, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported activated fire alarm at a home near North Avenue in Princeton. No smoke was seen, and one occupant planned to step outside until responders arrived. A general alarm was requested for station coverage.
Child stuck in playground tube at Zearing Park
Rescue / Entrapment
Zearing Park, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a park in Princeton for a report of a juvenile female stuck in a tube of playground equipment in the northwest parking lot.
