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Emergency Incidents
Traffic stop on Illinois 40 in Sterling
Traffic
IL-40, Sterling, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Illinois 40 near a zone involving a silver Chevrolet utility vehicle. Radio traffic indicates a plate and registration check was aired and the unit later reported rolling contact.
Accidental panic alarm at VA clinic
False Alarm
E Lincolnway, Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a panic button alarm at a VA clinic off Progress Boulevard in Sterling. Unit 244 arrived, checked the location, and reported it was a possible accidental or mistaken activation.
Patient with altered mental status at Sterling residence
Medical Emergency
Dixon Ct, Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a care facility on North Dixon Street in Sterling for a patient with altered mental status.
Harassment complaint involving female at residence
Disturbance
Luther Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a possible harassment complaint involving a female at a residence on Luther Road in Sterling, with the caller requesting a phone call from officers.
Elderly woman struggles to breathe in Sterling home
Medical Emergency
E 23rd St, Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a location near East 23rd Street in Sterling for a possible medical emergency involving an 87-year-old woman who was conscious and breathing but having trouble breathing.
Elderly male requires medical transport at West 11th Street
Medical Emergency
W 11th St, Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical transport need for an 86-year-old man at a location near West 11th Street in Sterling.
Worker reports assault by coworker at business
Assault Report
16th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a business near North 16th Avenue and told to stage because of a reported disturbance. A complainant said they were attacked by a coworker, and police had not yet arrived.
Officer en route to bridge strike with damage
Traffic
Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reports being en route to a possible bridge strike with serious overpass damage near Sterling, Illinois.
81-year-old woman falls near Sterling
Medical Emergency
Park Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible fall involving an 81-year-old woman near West Central Park Avenue in Sterling, with two units responding.
Unknown lines hanging across Second Avenue South
Other Non-Crime Event
2nd Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of lines crossing the street in the (number withheld) of Second Avenue South in Sterling, with uncertainty about whether they are electrical or fallen.
Person falls and suffers head laceration in Sterling
Medical Emergency
St Mary's St, Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a reported fall with a head laceration at a location on West Baker Street in Sterling.
Deputies seek help clearing semis from lot
Other Incidents
Mathew Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies in Whiteside County requested assistance at a Walmart distribution center to help move semis that were repeatedly causing parking problems.
Deputies manage traffic hazard at Walmart distribution
Traffic
Mathew Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic hazard at a Walmart distribution center, where two deputies are on scene trying to get semi trucks to move after repeated advisories.
Man aged 52 with stomach pain and vomiting near East 3rd Avenue
Medical Emergency
E 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a location on East 3rd Avenue in Sterling for a possible medical emergency involving a 52-year-old man with stomach pain and vomiting.
Person fell at Sterling point on 10th Street
Medical Emergency
W 10th St, Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel were dispatched to a possible fall involving a person near 10th Street in Sterling.
(number withheld) boy with abnormal behavior at Lincoln Rd
Medical Emergency
Lincoln Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location near Lincoln Road for a possible medical issue involving a juvenile male reported to have abnormal behavior. A unit was investigating the situation and another unit was responding.
Traffic stop involving white BMW on Route 40
Traffic
Platt Park, 1309 17th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a white BMW near Route 40 and Platt Park. The stop involved a vehicle with a reported license plate number.
Traffic stop on US 38 at Moline Road
Traffic
US-30 & Moline Rd, Hopkins Township, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on US 38 near Moline Road involving a black Toyota Avalon with a specific license plate.
Disturbance at Silver DMV on East 5th Street
Disturbance
E 5th St, Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible disturbance at a DMV office on Fifth Street in Sterling.
Traffic stop involving gold Toyota on East 23rd
Traffic
E 23rd St, Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop involving a gold Toyota near East 23rd Street and Sterling.
