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Emergency Incidents
Elderly woman suffers shortness of breath in Sterling
Medical Emergency
E 23rd St, Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a reported medical issue involving an 86-year-old woman with shortness of breath at a facility on East 23rd Street in Sterling, Illinois.
Unconscious man breathing near North Scott Street
Medical Emergency
North St, Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call near North Scott Street in Sterling for a 43-year-old man who was reported to be unconscious but breathing and to have a functional neuro disorder.
Traffic stop on black Ford Edge near Route 22
Traffic
IL-2, Sterling, IL
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a black Ford Edge near Route 22 in the Sterling area. The vehicle’s license plate was broadcast over the radio.
Man found deceased at home on 16th Avenue
Medical Emergency
16th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a home near 16th Avenue in Sterling for a reported apparent death of an older man who reportedly died during the night, with his wife on scene and police en route.
Large outside fire at recycling area on Golf Road
Fire
Galt Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units were dispatched to a possible large outdoor fire near Golf Road involving people recycling materials.
Male found deceased at Sterling residence
Medical Emergency
Hillcrest Ln, Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a residence on Hillcrest Lane in Sterling for an apparent obvious death involving an adult man who was unconscious and not breathing. Family members were on scene and reportedly did not want CPR attempted.
Corn crib structure fire reported in Sterling
Fire
Luther Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, mutual aid fire units were told to return after a possible corn crib or structure fire near Luther Road in Sterling was cleared by command.
Structure fire call canceled on Luther Road
Fire
Luther Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were told to disregard a possible structure fire call near Luther Road in Sterling.
Corn crib fire on Luther Road in Sterling
Fire
Luther Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews from multiple departments were requested to a reported corn crib fire near Luther Road in Sterling, with mutual aid from Morrison and Forreston fire departments and a tender requested to the scene.
Patient found on road during property fire in Sterling
Medical Emergency
Luther Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical issue involving a patient on the road in front of a property near Luther Road in Sterling during a corn crib fire response, with a second ambulance dispatched.
Corn crib and barn fire at rural Sterling property
Fire
Luther Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a reported fire involving a corn crib and a medium-sized metal and wood barn near a house on Luthy Road in Sterling. A box alarm is active and a second ambulance is requested for a patient on the road in front of the property.
Reported corn crib fire at rural Sterling address
Fire
Luther Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported corn crib fire near Luther Road in Sterling, with multiple districts redirected to Rock Falls. Radio traffic later indicated contact with the homeowner and no emergency at the location.
Corn crib fire on Luther Road in Sterling
Fire
Luther Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are requested for mutual aid to a reported corn crib fire near Luther Road in Sterling, with an engine and a chief dispatched.
Corn crib fire on Luther Road in Sterling
Fire
Luther Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews from multiple districts were requested to a reported corn crib fire near Luther Road in Sterling, with a rig and a chief sent to the scene.
Truck rollover injures occupants on Emerson and Agnew
Traffic
Emerson Rd & Agnew Rd, Hopkins Township, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a truck rollover near Emerson Road and Agnew Road, just off Route 30, with multiple injured occupants. A female occupant reportedly had blood on her face, and a male occupant reportedly told the caller not to call 911. Fire and EMS were responding and at least one county unit was on scene.
Camper smoking again on 12th Avenue
Fire
12th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported camper smoking on 12th Avenue in Sterling, Illinois, with no visible flames at the time of the call.
68-year-old male found after fall in Sterling
Medical Emergency
E 23rd St, Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were sent to a facility on East 23rd Street in Sterling for a possible fall involving a 68-year-old man who was reportedly conscious and breathing after lying on the floor for several hours. The cause of the fall and any injuries were unknown.
54-year-old man vomits and falls in Sterling
Medical Emergency
Park Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency near Park Avenue and Fairwood Drive for a 54-year-old man who reportedly vomited and fell.
Female with leg swelling and weakness at apartment
Medical Emergency
W 4th St, Sterling, IL 61081
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment on West 4th Street in Sterling for a possible medical emergency involving a 50-year-old woman with leg swelling and weakness. Additional medical calls were also reported at a rehabilitation facility and a high school in the area.
