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Emergency Incidents
Traffic stop on silver pickup at 13th and Ferguson
Traffic
N 13th St & E Ferguson Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop near North 13th Street and East Ferguson Avenue involving a silver Dodge pickup with an Illinois license plate.
Crash involving city vehicle at James and Third
Traffic
N 3rd St, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to assist Wood River with a possible motor vehicle crash at the intersection of James Street and Third Street. No injuries were reported, and an accident report was being taken involving a city-owned vehicle.
Two-vehicle crash at Dennings and 3rd Street
Traffic
N 3rd St & E Jennings Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a two-vehicle crash at Dennings and 3rd Street in Wood River, Illinois, with unknown injuries. Later updates indicate everyone is out of the vehicles and a unit is arriving on scene.
Two-vehicle crash in Walgreens parking lot
Traffic
Vaughn Rd, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, a two-vehicle crash was reported in the Walgreens parking lot near Vaughn Road in Wood River. Radio traffic indicated no injuries and involved a Jeep Cherokee and a Dodge Ram truck.
Male walking on roadside wrapped in patterned blanket
Medical Emergency
IL-143 & Enviro Way, Wood River, IL 62024
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a man reportedly walking along Route 143 west of Enviro Way while carrying a patterned blanket.
Worker finds door ripped open at old pawn shop
Break-In
E Edwardsville Rd, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to a possible burglary at an old pawn shop on East Ellerslie Road after a worker reported a side door was ripped open.
Woman bitten by large dog near Pershing Ave
Medical Emergency
Pershing Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location on Pershing Avenue for a reported dog bite involving a 73-year-old woman with a hand injury. The dog had left the area, and officers and an ambulance were sent to assist.
Welfare check on dog during eviction
Other Incidents
Ladd Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to assist Madison County at a home on Ladd Avenue during an eviction, where there was a possible concern that a dog may be abandoned there.
Theft of personal items and wire reported at camp
Theft Report
N Main St, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible theft at a camp near North Main Street, where a caller said someone stole items and wire. The caller was later reported to be at the camp and walking toward a nearby bridge.
25-year-old male found on ground in Wood River
Medical Emergency
Lincoln Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue involving a 25-year-old man on the ground near Lincoln Avenue in Wood River.
Report of gunshots heard near Wood River intersection
Weapons
W Edwardsville Rd & N Wood River Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of possible gunshots near Wood River Avenue and Edwardsville Road, possibly closer to Heller. The caller reported hearing three to four gunshots and then nothing further.
Reported gas leak inside Wood River building
Fire
E Ferguson Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible inside gas leak at a building on East Ferguson Avenue in Wood River, and a unit is assigned to check it.
Person suspected of cardiac arrest near Orchard Avenue
Medical Emergency
Orchard Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched to a possible cardiac arrest at a location on Dells Orchard Avenue, with mutual aid and advanced life support requested. Another unit was sent to a separate address on Residence Street for a welfare check after a neighbor had not been seen for several days and a dog was reportedly howling inside.
Person needing lift assist near State Street in Wood River
Medical Emergency
State St, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are dispatched to a possible lift assist at a location on State Street in Wood River, Illinois.
Traffic stop on white Chrysler sedan in Wood River
Traffic
IL-143 & S 13th St, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a white Chrysler sedan near Illinois 143 and 13th Street. The vehicle’s license plate reportedly matched records for a 2012 Chrysler.
Traffic stop at Illinois 143 and 13th Street
Traffic
IL-143 & S 13th St, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Illinois 143 and 13th Street involving a white Chrysler sedan.
77-year-old woman weak and nauseous at Crestview Dr
Medical Emergency
Crestview Dr, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a home near Crestview Drive in Wood River for a 77-year-old woman who was conscious and breathing but reported feeling weak and nauseous. Firefighters were sent to assist, and units were later turned around on a different call.
77-year-old woman weak and nauseous near Crestview Drive
Medical Emergency
Crestview Dr, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a home near Crestview Drive in the Kendall Hill area for a reported 77-year-old woman who was conscious and breathing but described as weak and nauseous.
Traffic stop at Walmart in Wood River
Traffic
Wesley Dr, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop at a Walmart in Wood River near Wesley Drive and Vaughn Road involving a silver Chevy Cavalier with a reported license plate.
Traffic stop on van at Edwardsville and Fifth
Traffic
E Edwardsville Rd & N 5th St, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, troopers conducted a traffic stop on a gray Toyota Sienna van near Edwardsville Road and North 5th Street in Wood River. The vehicle was later identified as a silver 2018 Toyota passenger van and came back clear.
