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Emergency Incidents
Infant falls off bed, head injury with bleeding
Medical Emergency
E Penning Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews responded to a home near East Penning Avenue for a reported medical emergency involving an infant who fell from a bed and had a bleeding head injury.
Dog left on front porch of Wood River home
Animal Complaint
Eckhardt Avenue, Wood River, Illinois 62095, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a residence on Eckhardt Avenue in Wood River for a reported animal complaint involving a dog that was allegedly dumped on the front porch. The caller said the home belongs to her daughter and that video footage may exist.
75-year-old woman falls with possible head injury in Wood River
Medical Emergency
Illinois Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a location on Illinois Avenue in Wood River for a 75-year-old woman who reportedly fell and may have a head injury. She was reported to be conscious and breathing.
70-year-old female falls with shoulder injury and breathing trouble
Medical Emergency
S 13th St, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a location near South 13th Street in Wood River for a 70-year-old woman who reportedly fell and may have a shoulder injury and trouble breathing. She was reported to be conscious and breathing.
Neighbor backs into parked car on Prospect Street
Property Damage
Prospect St, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a property damage complaint near Prospect Street, where a caller reported that a neighboring resident reportedly backed into a fiancée’s car and left a note requesting documentation for insurance purposes.
Suspicious door-to-door roof repair offer
Suspicious Activity
Summit St, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to the 300 block of Summit Street in Wood River for a report of a suspicious man who reportedly got out of a black BMW with possible Missouri plates and approached a resident offering to help with her roof despite no apparent roof issues.
Officer checks gray truck after suspicious report
Suspicious Activity
Vaughn Rd, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers broadcast information about a gray Chevrolet truck traveling eastbound with a partial license plate and a female driver. An officer later went to a location near Vaughn Road to try to contact the vehicle’s owner.
Caller reports unmarked white truck at church lot
Suspicious Activity
Berry Ln & Vaughn Rd, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious white straight truck near Vaughn Road and Berry Lane. The complainant was waiting in the parking lot of a local Lutheran church, and the truck reportedly had no registration information available.
101-year-old man possibly having a stroke in Wood River
Medical Emergency
S 13th St, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a home near South 13th Street in Wood River for a 101-year-old man with a possible stroke. The caller reported he was conscious and breathing and asked responders to use the back door.
19-year-old female conscious with chest pain and spasms
Medical Emergency
E Ferguson Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for a 19-year-old woman near East Ferguson Avenue who was reported to be intermittently unconscious but breathing. She was later reported to be conscious with muscle spasms and chest pain.
Officers check open door on Pershing Avenue
Suspicious Activity
Pershing Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible open-door situation at a residence near Pershing Avenue after a caller reported that no one was opening the door when they knocked.
Officer checks on individuals at Stanley Road
Other Non-Crime
Stanley Rd, Cottage Hills, IL 62018
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer checked on a person near Stanley Road. A male was leaving when the officer arrived, and the officer later went to a nearby location to contact a female and arrange for her vehicle to be removed.
81-year-old woman with back pain near Bonita Street
Medical Emergency
Bonita St, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a residence near Bonita Street for an 81-year-old woman with back pain. The patient is reported to be conscious and breathing, and the caller is outside with a key but cannot access the lock box.
Traffic stop on Northwood Avenue near Beach
Traffic
N Wood River Ave & E Beach Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Northwood Avenue just north of Beach involving a white Hyundai sedan.
Domestic dispute and recovered stolen pickup truck
Domestic Dispute
Virginia Ave, Cottage Hills, IL 62018
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported domestic disturbance near Virginia Avenue in Cottage Hills. The situation was later reported secure, and a field report was requested for a recovered stolen Chevrolet Silverado connected to the incident.
Two-car crash blocks lanes at Vaughn and Memorial
Traffic
Memorial Ln & Vaughn Rd, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a two-car crash at Vaughn Road and Memorial involving a maroon Hyundai Sonata and a blue Ford. No injuries are reported, but there is apparent lane blockage.
Low-hanging utility line reported on Old St. Louis Road
Road Closure
N Old St Louis Rd, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible low hanging power or cable line near the terminals on Old St Louis Road, called in by a passing motorist.
Truck hits railroad crossing arms on Edwardsville Road
Traffic
N 14th St & E Edwardsville Rd, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a truck that reportedly struck and damaged railroad crossing arms near Edwardsville Road and 14th Street, with an officer meeting another unit in a nearby parking lot.
72-year-old woman faints and requests evaluation
Medical Emergency
Berry Rd, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a reported medical emergency near Berry Road for a 72-year-old woman who fainted and was still feeling shaky after regaining consciousness.
78-year-old woman with weakness at home care facility
Medical Emergency
N 9th St, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a home health care facility near North 9th Street for a reported 78-year-old woman who was conscious and breathing but experiencing generalized weakness.
