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Emergency Incidents
Masked man reported and gunshot heard near homes
Weapons
McCoy Rd, Salem, IL 62881
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a man wearing a face mask at a residence on McCoy Road in Salem, who then went toward a neighbor’s home. The caller reported hearing a gunshot, and units were sent but later told to return to quarters, indicating the response was canceled.
Male falls and requests lift assistance at home
Medical Emergency
Woodland Dr, Salem, IL 62881
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a home near Woodland Drive in Salem for a reported man who had fallen and needed lift assistance, with the caller requesting responders use the back door.
Intoxicated man refuses to leave Salem home
Disturbance
Holiday Ln, Salem, IL 62881
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a welfare and trespass concern at a residence on Melody Lane and Holiday Lane in Salem involving an intoxicated man reportedly inside the house looking for someone and refusing to leave. The caller said he was not currently causing problems and requested that officers find him and help determine where he lives.
Woman with narcotics taken to hospital
Substance Use
Ricker Dr, Salem, IL 62881
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is transporting a woman with narcotics found on her person to Salem Hospital, with a possible custody arrangement involving Marion County Jail.
Woman in custody found with narcotics
Substance Use
Ricker Dr, Salem, IL 62881
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers report a woman in custody with narcotics found on her person is being transported to Salem Hospital because the county jail reportedly does not have a female jailer available.
Burglar alarm and open door at Applebee’s
Break-In
Woods Ln, Salem, IL 62881
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglary alarm at a restaurant on Woods Lane. The alarm company initially could not reach the key holder, but later reported contact and that the key holder could respond if needed. An officer reported an open door on the back of the building and requested the key holder come to the location.
Traffic stop on silver Chevrolet in Salem
Traffic
S Broadway & W Whittaker St, Salem, IL 62881
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a silver Chevrolet passenger car near South Broadway and Whitaker in Salem. The vehicle’s registration reportedly came back clear.
Unwanted person reported at Walmart industrial area
Disturbance
W Main St, Salem, IL 62881
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is reportedly dealing with a possible unwanted person in the industrial area near Walmart, and another unit is joining to assist.
Man destroying property inside Salem home
Property Damage
N College St, Salem, IL 62881
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible property destruction incident at a home on North College Street in Salem, where a 20-year-old male inside the house is reportedly destroying items and breaking glass while the owner speaks with him by phone.
Greenhouse tents set on fire at Salem residence
Fire
N Miller St, Salem, IL 62881
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported arson at a home on North Miller Street in Salem, where greenhouse tents in the front yard were reportedly set on fire with a lighter. The fire was out when officers arrived, and camera footage was mentioned. Officers also searched the area for a man dressed in black who may have set a vehicle on fire and was last seen running north/northwest.
72-year-old woman with diabetic issues at home
Medical Emergency
Lowery Ln, Salem, IL 62881
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible diabetic emergency involving an adult woman near Lowry Lane in Salem. The patient was reported to be alert and breathing.
Traffic stop with red Chevrolet Silverado
Traffic
IL-37, Salem, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on Route 37 near the south edge of Salem involving a red Chevrolet Silverado. The officer reported the vehicle and provided the license plate information.
Traffic stop involving silver BMW taxi
Traffic
S College Ave, Salem, IL 62881
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop involving a silver BMW taxi near College Avenue in Salem, Illinois.
Traffic stop on US 50 at Illinois 37 in Salem
Traffic
US-50 & IL-37, Salem, IL 62881
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on US 50 and Route 37 in Salem involving a white Ford Edge. A separate medical call was made for a 69-year-old woman with low blood sugar near East Grand Street. Records later indicated the driver’s license was revoked.
Traffic stop on West Main and Lincoln in Salem
Traffic
W Main St & S Lincoln St, Salem, IL 62881
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near West Main Street and Lincoln Avenue in Salem, Marion County, involving a white Toyota Camry and its driver.
Traffic stop of white Volkswagen near McDonald's
Traffic
W Main St (US Rte 50, Salem, IL 62881
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop on a white Volkswagen hatchback near a restaurant on West Main Street in Salem, Marion County.
Two-car crash blocking road near Burger King
Traffic
W Main St, Salem, IL 62881
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible two-vehicle crash with road blockage and unknown injuries near West Main Street in Salem, in front of a fast-food restaurant.
Two-car crash blocks road in front of Burger King
Traffic
W Main St, Salem, IL 62881
As discussed during the dispatch call, police and emergency crews responded to a possible two-vehicle crash with road blockage and unknown injuries near West Main Street in Salem, in front of a fast-food restaurant.
Traffic stop on truck at North Broadway
Traffic
N Broadway, Salem, IL 62881
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop involving a non-Illinois truck near Broadway and Noble Street, later moving to the 700 block of North Broadway.
18-year-old female vomiting near North Hamilton Avenue in Salem
Medical Emergency
N Hamilton St, Salem, IL 62881
As discussed during the dispatch call, salem EMS was dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving an 18-year-old female vomiting and not feeling well near North Hamilton Avenue in Salem, with a request for transport to a hospital.
