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Emergency Incidents
Traffic stop leads to arrest on warrant
Traffic
Berry Ln & Vaughn Rd, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Berry Lane and Vaughn Road in Wood River involving a white Toyota Prius. The vehicle’s license plate was linked to a 2012 Toyota hatchback, and the registered owner was reportedly wanted for failure to appear on a suspended license. The situation was later reported secure, and officers requested a field report for an arrest on the warrant.
Traffic stop on white Toyota Prius in Wood River
Traffic
Berry Rd, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop near Berry Road and Bondwood River in Wood River involving a white Toyota Prius.
Report of woman screaming and car leaving area
Suspicious Activity
E Acton Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check a possible disturbance near East Acton Avenue after a caller reported hearing a woman screaming outside a home and seeing a silver car driving eastbound toward Industrial Court.
Officers respond to suspicious activity report
Suspicious Activity
Citrus Ln & N Old St Louis Rd, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a possible suspicious activity call near Citrus Lane and North Old St. Louis Road in Wood River, Illinois.
Traffic stop on gold Toyota sedan in Wood River
Traffic
White Oak Dr, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a gold Toyota Avalon sedan near Evergreen Road and White Oak Avenue in Wood River. The stop involved a possible license plate issue with the vehicle.
25-year-old female with chest pain near Wood River
Medical Emergency
S Main St, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a location on South Main Street in Wood River for a 25-year-old woman with possible chest pain, after an initial report of knee pain.
75-year-old man with breathing difficulty near Whitelaw Ave
Medical Emergency
Whitelaw Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a residence near Whitelaw Avenue for a 75-year-old man with difficulty breathing that has reportedly been ongoing for about a week.
Vehicle spinout on North 3rd Street
Traffic
N 3rd St, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible traffic incident occurred near Riverfront Drive and North 3rd Street in Wood River, where a female driver spun out her vehicle but was reported to be conscious and breathing.
Residential back door burglar alarm on Hamilton
Break-In
Hamilton Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported residential burglar alarm at a home on Hamilton Avenue, with a back door alarm activated and later confirmed. Radio traffic also mentioned a possible injury involving a man and a vehicle check on a black Jeep pickup.
Carbon monoxide alarm at South 12th Street home
Fire
S 12th St, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a home near South 12th Street in Wood River for a reported carbon monoxide alarm. The caller indicated no one needed assistance and said they would wait outside in a car.
Fire alarm sounding on South 12th Street
Fire
S 12th St, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a possible fire alarm sounding at a building near South 12th Street in Wood River, Illinois.
Traffic stop for expired and suspended vehicle plate
Traffic
E Acton Ave & N 9th St, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near 9th Street and Acton Avenue in Wood River on a blue Chevy Tahoe with reportedly expired registration, a suspended license plate, and a mandatory insurance violation.
Traffic stop on blue SUV at 6th and Madison
Traffic
S 6th St & Madison Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop on a blue Hyundai SUV near 6th Street and Madison Avenue in Wood River, involving a vehicle with an Illinois temporary license plate.
Traffic stop on black Nissan Altima in Wood River
Traffic
Vaughn Rd & E Edwardsville Rd, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop on a black Nissan Altima near Edwardsville Road and Vaughn Road in Wood River, Illinois.
Traffic stop for expired registration and insurance
Traffic
IL-143 & Carroll Wood Dr, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near IL-143 and Carrollwood involving a gray or silver 2011 Honda Civic. The vehicle’s registration reportedly returned expired with an insurance violation.
Gas odor reported at apartment on N Haller Street
Fire
N Haller St, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible gas odor at an apartment in the Stevens Building on Haller Street, reported by a caregiver. Units later reported the area clear.
Traffic stop on Lexus with suspended registration
Traffic
Rock Hill Rd & Wesley Dr, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop involving a white Lexus near Rock Hill Road and Wesley Road, later updated to East Rock Hill Road and Leslie Road. The vehicle’s registration appears to be suspended, and insurance information was discussed.
Traffic stop for suspended plates and no insurance
Traffic
Rock Hill Rd & Wesley Dr, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a white Lexus near Rock Hill Road and Leslie Road in Wood River. A plate check reportedly indicated suspended registration and a mandatory insurance violation on the vehicle.
Homeless man harassing customers at Family Dollar
Disturbance
W Edwardsville Rd, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a store on West Edwardsville Road for a reported disorderly conduct complaint involving a homeless man outside who was reportedly harassing customers. The only description provided was that he had a black left eye.
Minor rear-end crash on Illinois 143, no injuries
Traffic
Wanda Rd & Edwardsville Rd, Wood River, IL 62025
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a minor two-car rear-end traffic crash on westbound Illinois 143 just east of Wanda Road, with no injuries reported.
