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Emergency Incidents
Traffic stop for suspended registration at Westgate
Traffic
W Mitchell St & Westgate Ave, Salem, IL 62881
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Westgate Avenue and Mitchell Street involving a vehicle with a possible suspended registration and a mandatory insurance violation. The warrant check for the registered owner was clear.
Brush fire near Robin Road in Salem
Fire
Robin Rd, Salem, IL 62881
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews from multiple departments responded to a working brush fire near Robin Road in Salem, with one department requesting a tender to assist at the scene.
Large brush fire near field on Robin Road
Fire
Robin Rd, Salem, IL 62881
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a large brush fire near Robin Road in Salem. The fire was reported spreading west toward a cut bean field and initially threatening a nearby structure before moving away from it. Multiple Salem fire units, a UTV, and a water tender from a neighboring department were requested to assist with the incident.
73-year-old female injured by falling shovel in Salem
Medical Emergency
Keener Dr, Salem, IL 62881
As discussed during the dispatch call, salem EMS was dispatched to a home near Keener Drive in Salem for a reported 73-year-old woman with a head injury after a shovel fell from a shelf and struck her. She was bleeding but breathing at the time of the call.
Man in wheelchair needs help behind 618 Inc on N Jefferson
Medical Emergency
N Jefferson St, Salem, IL 62881
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a business area near North Jefferson Street in Salem for a reported man in a wheelchair who was unable to get home and requested assistance.
Male with medical issues last seen near south Maple Street
Medical Emergency
S Maple St, Salem, IL 62881
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible medical issue involving a man and provided a courtesy ride back to his residence. They later reported being unable to locate the man, who was reportedly staying near South Maple Street, and were unable to reach him by phone. In a separate call, an officer was sent to assist a wheelchair-bound man near North Jefferson Street who was having trouble getting home.
Young male found unresponsive but breathing at Salem intersection
Medical Emergency
Donoho Dr & W Kell Rd, Salem, IL 62881
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews and officers were dispatched to the area of Donoho Drive and West Kell Street in Salem for a reported young male found on the ground, unresponsive to the caller but apparently breathing.
Man in motorized wheelchair overturns near West Main
Medical Emergency
W Main St, Salem, IL 62881
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a man in a motorized wheelchair who had overturned in a traffic lane near West Main Street by the interstate. Other motorists reportedly stopped to help him, and he continued on without clear injuries, but callers remained concerned for his well-being. An officer checked the area and did not locate anyone matching the description.
Report of broken down semi on North Broadway
Traffic
S Broadway, Salem, IL 62881
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a semi truck broken down in the northbound lanes near a cafe on South Broadway, but the officer on scene reported no semi was blocking traffic.
71-year-old man falls in kitchen, needs assistance
Medical Emergency
Woodland Dr, Salem, IL 62881
As discussed during the dispatch call, salem EMS is dispatched to a home near Woodland Drive in Salem for a reported 71-year-old man who fell in the kitchen and needs help getting up. The situation is described as assist-only with no apparent injuries, and responders are asked to use the back door.
Car and deer collision on North Broadway
Traffic
N Broadway, Salem, IL 62881
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible car-deer collision near North Broadway in Salem involving an Illinois passenger vehicle.
Commercial burglar alarm at pharmacy on Whittaker
Break-In
W Whittaker St, Salem, IL 62881
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible commercial burglary alarm at a pharmacy on West Whittaker Street, with a front motion sensor alert that was later cancelled.
75-year-old man with high fever near South Lincoln
Medical Emergency
S Lincoln St, Salem, IL 62881
As discussed during the dispatch call, salem EMS is dispatched to a location on South Lincoln Street in Salem for a 75-year-old man who has been sick since yesterday and today with a reported fever and hot or cold flashes, and an ambulance is requested.
