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Emergency Incidents
Stolen Acura located on Old St. Louis Road
Stolen Vehicle
N Old St Louis Rd, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Frankford Parkway West and Old St. Louis Road involving a silver 2023 Acura that was reportedly reported stolen by Chicago police.
Elderly man falls and has altered mental status at home
Medical Emergency
Blair Ave, Cottage Hills, IL 62018
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS and fire crews responded near Blair Avenue in the Godfrey and Scottville area for an elderly man who reportedly had a ground-level fall, was on the ground with altered mental status, and was conscious and breathing. Injuries were unknown.
80-year-old male found on ground with unknown injuries
Medical Emergency
Blair Ave, Cottage Hills, IL 62018
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical units were dispatched to a home near Blair Avenue in the Countyville area for an 80-year-old man with unknown injuries. He was reported conscious and breathing, later found on the ground, and the call was treated as a fire response.
Suspicious SUV reported at old Survival Flight lot
Suspicious Activity
N Old St Louis Rd, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious black newer-model Chevy or GMC SUV near the old Survival Flight building on North Old St. Louis Road, described as being on the back side of the parking lot.
Injured deer reported on Tyler Road
Traffic
Tyler Timmins Dr, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible injured deer that had been struck near Tyler Road and was still alive and lying on the road. Units were requested to respond.
Officers check suspicious vehicle on King Collins Road
Suspicious Activity
Collins Dr, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible suspicious vehicle on Collins Road near the Back Nine area. They requested an additional unit for backup while dealing with a subject who reportedly refused to identify himself.
Fire/smoke alarm reported near East Edwardsville Road in Wood River
Fire
E Edwardsville Rd, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, wood River Fire Department was dispatched for a general fire and smoke alarm sounding near East Edwardsville Road in Wood River. Units were directed to switch to talk channel 8.
Verbal disturbance after 911 abandoned call
Disturbance
E Edwardsville Rd, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was sent to check a 911 abandoned call near Edwardsville Road, where a possible verbal disturbance was heard outside an apartment complex in the area of nearby cross streets.
Woman damaging car and yelling in street
Disturbance
Marguerite Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a woman in a parking lot near Marguerite Avenue and Woodruff Avenue who was reportedly battering a vehicle and then screaming and yelling in the street area.
Disturbance and suspect vehicle near Heather Way, Wood River
Disturbance
Heather Way, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance at a residence on Heatherway in Wood River. Units backed another officer on scene and requested a case number. Radio traffic also mentioned a white SUV traveling south on Green toward Five Points and a male suspect possibly involved in the disturbance.
Lift assist call near Bonita street in Wood River
Medical Emergency
Bonita St, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, a unit was sent to a possible lift assist near Bonita Street in Wood River, but the responding unit later reported the call was accidental and to disregard it.
Disturbance at fast food drive-through, parties leave
Disturbance
E Edwardsville Rd, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a disturbance at a drive-through near a fast food restaurant in Wood River. The involved people had left and were reportedly heading westbound toward another area. A male and female were later heard screaming and yelling at each other, possibly related to the same incident. One unit reported being with them and that they appeared cooperative.
Traffic stop for expired plate on Ford utility
Traffic
S 5th St & Madison Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Madison Avenue and South Fifth Street in Wood River. The vehicle’s registration reportedly showed as expired.
Traffic stop on black Ford utility in Wood River
Traffic
S 5th St & Madison Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Madison Avenue and South Fifth Street in Wood River involving a black Ford utility vehicle with an Illinois registration.
Traffic stop on Collins Road in Wood River
Traffic
Collins Dr, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop on Collins Road near a business called Carpet King involving a white Dodge Grand Caravan with Missouri license plates.
Tree branch blocking lane on IL-143 southbound
Traffic
IL-143 & Wanda Rd, Wood River, IL 62025
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a tree branch in the southbound lanes of I-143 near Wanda Road in Wood River, Illinois.
Person feeling strange and sweating at Wood River restaurant
Medical Emergency
E Edwardsville Rd, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were sent to a restaurant on East Edwardsville Road for a possible medical issue involving people who were conscious, breathing, but feeling strange and sweating. Responders were directed to the side of the building.
33-year-old female feels faint at home alone
Medical Emergency
Harnett Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency at a home near Harnett Avenue in Wood River for a 33-year-old woman who was conscious and breathing but felt she might pass out and was waiting for someone to unlock the door.
Officer confirms controlled burn at Fifth Street
Fire
N 5th St, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer checked a reported fire near Fifth Street and found it was a contained burn barrel with yard waste. The fire was under control and the fire department response was canceled.
Outside gas leak reported on Grand Avenue
Fire
Grand Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a possible outside gas leak near Grand Avenue in Wood River, and utility response was requested.
