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Emergency Incidents
Missing boy from Franklin Middle School found safe
Missing Person
Outer Park Dr, Springfield, IL 62704
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a missing juvenile from a middle school after the child did not get off the school bus and was not home. The juvenile was later reported safe with his father. Radio traffic also referenced a separate incident involving a person damaging a store and vehicles near North Grand and Panther Creek.
Officer checks report of person at Amtrak station
Suspicious Activity
Springfield, 100 North 3rd Street, Springfield, IL 62701
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer at the Amtrak station in Springfield reported not seeing anyone matching a possible suspect description and considered going inside to speak with a person named (person_name withheld).
Teen reported attempting to run away from home
Missing Person
S 14th St, Springfield, IL 62703
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible runaway juvenile near South 14th Street in Springfield. A caller reported that a juvenile was attempting to leave the residence but had not yet gone.
Alarm investigation on North Samuel Avenue
Fire
Sandhill Rd, Springfield, IL 62707
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to investigate a possible alarm issue near North Samuel Avenue and nearby cross streets.
Person having difficulty breathing at Capitol Plaza
Medical Emergency
E Washington St, Springfield, IL 62703
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible breathing problem at a business near Capitol Plaza on East Washington Street.
Person experiencing breathing problems at Water Street
Medical Emergency
Water St, Springfield, IL 62702
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 1 is dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving breathing problems near East Water Street in Springfield, Illinois.
Assist-up response near North 15th Street in Springfield
Medical Emergency
N 15th St, Springfield, IL 62702
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched for a possible lift assist at a location near North 15th Street and the nearby cross streets of Taft Street and Sumner Street.
Car and pedestrian crash reported, then canceled
Traffic
S 7th St & E Capitol Ave, Springfield, IL 62757
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch initially reported a possible car versus pedestrian accident near South Seventh Street and East Capitol Avenue, but the call was then canceled.
Report of bus running over woman’s foot downtown
Traffic
S 7th St & E Capitol Ave, Springfield, IL 62757
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a possible car-pedestrian injury near East Capitol Avenue and South 7th Street, where a woman reportedly ran after a bus and may have had her foot run over. Responders checked the area but could not locate the patient, and the call was ultimately disregarded after cameras reportedly did not show the incident.
Family dispute over withheld paycheck
Domestic Dispute
S Grand Ave E, Springfield, IL 62703
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible family dispute near South Grand Avenue East in Springfield, where a man reported that his grandparents and mother were withholding his paycheck. An additional unit was initially requested and then canceled.
Suspected theft from vacant house on North 4th
Theft Report
N 4th St, Springfield, IL 62702
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible theft at a vacant residence near North 4th Street in Springfield. A caller reported that two people were reportedly taking copper and other items from the home and said the individuals live at another nearby address on the same street.
Traffic stop on blue Jeep at South Grand and 9th
Traffic
S Grand Ave E & S 9th St, Springfield, IL 62703
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near South Grand Avenue and 9th Street in Springfield involving a blue Jeep.
Traffic stop on red Ford at 12th and Edwards
Traffic
S 12th St & E Edwards St, Springfield, IL 62703
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a vehicle contact near 12th Street and Edwards Street in Springfield involving a red Ford Escape or maroon Ford utility. Additional units were requested and arrived at the scene.
Child unrestrained in front seat of gray Mazda
Traffic
S College St & W Laurel St, Springfield, IL 62704
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to the area of S College St and W Laurel St for a second traffic complaint involving a gray Mazda traveling northbound. A young child was reportedly in the front seat without a restraint, and units were asked to locate the vehicle and check the child’s welfare. Vehicle is registered to (name withheld).
Person needing assistance to get up at Lilac Lane
Medical Emergency
Lilac Ln, Springfield, IL 62702
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 3 was dispatched to a possible medical lift assist near Lilac Lane and Hedge Drive in Springfield, Illinois.
Children heard screaming for help in apartment
Suspicious Activity
Dickinson Rd, Springfield, IL 62704
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were dispatched to an apartment on Dickinson Road after a caller reported hearing children screaming upstairs, yelling for help and to get out.
77-year-old man having breathing trouble in Springfield
Medical Emergency
Ramsey Rd, Springfield, IL 62702
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a location on Ramsey Road in Springfield for a possible medical emergency involving a 77-year-old man having breathing trouble.
77-year-old man has breathing trouble in Springfield
Medical Emergency
Ramsey Rd, Springfield, IL 62702
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a location near Ramsey Road in Springfield for a reported 77-year-old man having breathing trouble.
Person with leg laceration at North Oak Lane Road
Medical Emergency
N Oaklane Rd, Springfield, IL 62707
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a location near North Oak Lane Road for a reported leg injury.
Domestic disturbance at Fourth and Jefferson, one person armed
Domestic Dispute
N 4th St & E Jefferson St, Springfield, IL 62701
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a domestic disturbance near North Fourth Street and East Jefferson Street involving two people, with one reportedly armed with a baseball bat or a pipe and last seen running southbound on Fourth Street.
