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Emergency Incidents
Purse reported stolen from parked car on Church Street
Theft Report
S Church St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report that a caller’s purse was stolen while her car was parked near South Church Street in Princeton. The caller initially thought she may have left the purse at her home in Malden. Officers attempted to call her on the number associated with her report but reached voicemail and left a message.
Couple argues in parking lot, man threatens assault
Disturbance
Claude Bailey Pkwy, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported domestic disturbance in a parking lot near American, where a man and woman were arguing and the man was reportedly threatening to beat the woman. The situation appeared to be verbal only, the woman did not want any action taken, and both were warned they could be cited for disorderly conduct if it continued.
Man with low blood sugar treated at Princeton apartment
Medical Emergency
S Church St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, princeton EMS was dispatched to a high-rise apartment on South Church Street in Princeton for a 60-year-old man with a reported low blood sugar level.
Elderly man with low blood sugar at South Church Street
Medical Emergency
S Church St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue involving an elderly man with very low blood sugar near South Church Street in Princeton.
Woman injured in fight at Freedom House
Assault Report
Elm Pl, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were requested to a facility near Elm Place in Princeton for a possible fight involving a woman with a possible facial injury. Police were already on scene and had requested EMS.
Woman injured in fight at Freedom House
Assault Report
Elm Pl, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a facility near Elm Place in Princeton for a woman involved in a fight with a possible facial injury. Police were already on scene and had requested EMS.
Disabled minivan found on I-80 east of Illinois 18
Traffic
Illinois St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer assisted with a disabled black Chrysler minivan on I-80 east of IL-18. The vehicle was apparently abandoned with a flat tire, and the VIN reportedly matched the expected vehicle.
Officer checks vehicle in hit-and-run case
Traffic
S 5th St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is conducting a hit and run investigation in Princeton, checking a white 2014 Ram pickup and its registration near a location on South 5th Street.
Possible carbon monoxide leak at North First Street
Fire
N 1st St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible carbon monoxide leak at a small four-story single-family home near North First Street in Princeton. Occupants were reported to be outside, and the responding unit established command on scene.
Person walking and screaming on First Street
Suspicious Activity
W Farnham St & N 1st St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious woman walking near First Street and Farnham Street. The caller reported a woman in dark clothing circling the block with a flashlight, screaming and crying, and still in the area on foot.
Hit-and-run crash involving parked vehicle
Traffic
S Euclid Ave, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible hit-and-run crash near South Euclid Avenue, where a caller said her father’s vehicle was struck about ten minutes earlier by a white extended-cab truck last seen heading east on Thompson.
Traffic stop and medical call on East Church Street
Traffic
S Church St & E Peru St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near South Church Street and East Peru Street involving a red Chevrolet with a passenger. A separate medical call was made for a 70-year-old woman at a location on East Church Street who possibly had a seizure, fell, and was in severe hip pain and unable to move.
Diabetic elderly man feels faint near Coleita Court
Medical Emergency
E Coleita Ct, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, princeton EMS was dispatched to a home near Coleita Court for a possible medical emergency involving an 80-year-old man who reported feeling like he might pass out and has diabetes and high blood pressure.
Couple arguing in parked Jeep near courthouse
Disturbance
S Pleasant St & W Marion St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a man and woman in a gray Jeep yelling at each other near Marion Street and Pleasant Street by the courthouse. The officer made contact with the occupants and ran checks on the vehicle and people involved.
Lights seen at abandoned house in Princeton
Suspicious Activity
County Rd 1550 N, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies respond to a report of possible suspicious activity at an abandoned house near County Road 1550 North after a caller reported lights and curtains up at a property where no one is supposed to be.
Door damaged at sheriff's office
Property Damage
Ace Rd, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible broken door at a sheriff’s office, with police already involved in the situation.
Domestic dispute at Super 8 motel near North Main St
Domestic Dispute
N Main St, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported domestic dispute at a motel on North Main Street. The involved parties were separated, with no weapons or injuries reported, and a woman requested to file a report and remove her belongings before leaving.
Trail camera reported stolen from Walmart lot
Theft Report
Claude Bailey Pkwy, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a trail camera that was stolen about a month ago and is now reportedly pinging in the Chicago and Joliet area. The incident is being handled as a theft complaint near a Walmart.
Suspicious persons in dark van at Walmart
Suspicious Activity
Claude Bailey Pkwy, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible suspicious activity incident at a Walmart involving two men in a dark-colored van. The officer requested a case number and planned to check store cameras for a possible license plate.
Report of Xbox theft from Walmart store
Theft Report
Claude Bailey Pkwy, Princeton, IL 61356
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was directed to meet Walmart security in the front office about a possible shoplifting incident involving two people who reportedly left the store with Xbox consoles.
