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Emergency Incidents
Deputy called for rocket found in field
Suspicious Activity
2060 N Ave, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible hobby rocket with a parachute that landed in a field near a residence on North Ave and requested a deputy to check the situation.
Burglary alarm at closed dental office
Break-In
W Peru St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a commercial burglary alarm at a dental office near West Peru Street. The business appears to be closed and not scheduled to open until 8 a.m., and there were prior issues with the alarm system going off.
85-year-old male falls unconscious but breathing
Medical Emergency
E Central Ave, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, princeton EMS and fire were dispatched to a location on East Central Avenue in Princeton for a reported 85-year-old man who had fallen and was unconscious but breathing.
85-year-old man falls unconscious but breathing
Medical Emergency
E Central Ave, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a location on East Central Avenue in Princeton for a reported 85-year-old man who fell and is apparently unconscious but breathing.
Officer assists with vehicle lockout at Walmart
Other Non-Crime Event
Claude Bailey Pkwy, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was dispatched to a Walmart to meet a person in a white Subaru near the pharmacy aisle for a possible lockout-related complaint.
70-year-old man having difficulty breathing at residence
Medical Emergency
N 6th St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a location on North 6th Street in Liberty Village for a reported 70-year-old man having difficulty breathing.
Male in 30s requests ambulance for medication issues
Medical Emergency
N Main St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a gas station on North Main in Princeton for a man in his 30s in the lobby who requested an ambulance for reported medication-related issues.
Semi truck fire slows traffic on I-80 in Princeton
Fire
I-80, Princeton, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a semi tractor trailer fire on the interstate near Princeton. Units reported an offensive attack, established command, and later advised the fire was under control. The eastbound interstate was temporarily shut down, and one lane was reopened with traffic moving.
Unresponsive 80-year-old man with facial drooping at Liberty Village
Medical Emergency
N 6th St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, princeton EMS was dispatched to a care facility on North 6th Street for a reported 80-year-old man who was unresponsive with facial drooping. The patient was reported to be a DNR patient, and a unit later arrived at the facility.
Person pounded on door at South First Street home
Suspicious Activity
S 1st St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of someone pounding on a resident’s door near South First Street in Princeton. The resident reported the incident had just occurred, with no description or direction of travel for the person involved.
74-year-old man falls in garage at Knox Street
Medical Emergency
N Knox St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a location near North Knox Street in Princeton for a reported fall involving a 74-year-old man in a garage. A medic unit responded and arrived on scene.
Motorcycle rider warned for doing wheelies
Traffic
E Peru St & S Chestnut St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a gray and white motorcycle near Chestnut Street. The rider, who was one of three on the motorcycle, pulled over after an attempted stop. The officer confirmed the motorcycle had insurance and issued a verbal warning for riding wheelies.
Person possibly under the influence near gas station
Substance Use
N Main St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a thin man near an Amoco gas station who appeared to be under the influence. A deputy later made contact with him near a nearby location to check on his welfare.
Elderly man falls in basement near North Chestnut Street
Medical Emergency
N Chestnut St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were sent to a home near North Chestnut Street in Princeton for a reported 80-year-old man who fell in the basement, with instructions to use the side door.
Landlord reports trespassers inside rental home
Break-In
Sarah Ave, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported trespassing incident at a house near Sarah Avenue, where the landlord said unwanted people were inside and had blocked their vehicle from leaving. The occupants were later trespassed from the property.
Vehicle lockout near Sherwood Glen
Other Non-Crime Event
Sherwood Glen Dr, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible vehicle lockout near Sherwood Glen Drive involving a black Dodge Ram and a person meeting with another party.
Cancer patient falls in bathroom, reports pain
Medical Emergency
N Lora Ave, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, princeton EMS was dispatched to a possible medical emergency near North Lora Avenue in Princeton for a 38-year-old woman who reportedly fell in a bathroom and is in pain.
Items stolen from vehicle on South Church Street
Theft Report
S Church St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported theft from a vehicle near South Church Street in Princeton. A caller reported that someone stole items from her vehicle and that a home camera captured footage. Units were dispatched to investigate the theft.
Apartment break-in reported on North Maple Street
Break-In
N Maple St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible break-in at an apartment on North Maple Street, with a deputy responding and later contacting someone at a lobby. A separate medical call requests an ambulance to East Street for a 51-year-old man with an ostomy complication and uncontrolled bleeding.
Woman retrieves lost wallet at police station
Other Incidents
Elm Pl, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, a woman came to the police department lobby to pick up a wallet she had left at a local junior high school the night before, after an officer brought it to the station.
