July 29, 2024 through August 4, 2024
July 29
Officer was flagged down about an area of corn that had been knocked down just west of town along Bonham Road. There was a concern about an accident there. Records indicated a single vehicle accident had occurred there the previous day.
Officer was dispatched to the 300 block of NE 2 nd Ave for a utility wire that was laying across the roadway. The wire was removed and Frontier telephone was contacted for repairs.
Officer was dispatched to the 00 block of NE 6 th Street for a solicitor complaint. As the result, Logan Lambie, 21, St Petersburg, Florida, was issued an administrative warning ticket (AWT) for soliciting without a permit.
Officer was dispatched to the 300 block of SE 2 nd Street for a loose dog complaint.
July 30
While patrolling, officer noticed a semi-tractor / trailer parked in the 700 block of West Division Street. Officer spoke to the driver, who was waiting for a local business to open. The driver was told he needed to move to avoid blocking traffic.
Officer assisted Rux Funeral Home with traffic control for a large funeral procession that proceeded west from town.
Officer was dispatched to the 00 block of NW 3 rd Street for an activated burglar alarm. It was determined to be a door that was unlatched and blowing in the wind.
While patrolling, officer noticed a train that stopped and blocked every railroad crossing in town for 52 minutes. BNSF was contacted and the train eventually moved along.
As the result of a traffic stop in the 400 block of West Division Street, Alan Edwards, 58, Galesburg, was cited for operating a vehicle when registration suspended for mandatory insurance and operating an uninsured vehicle. He was released with a required court date.
Officer was dispatched to the 200 block of NW 1 st Ave to check the welfare of several animals. They appeared to be well cared for.
Officer was flagged down about a car vs deer collision several miles north of town. Henry Co located the vehicle on County Highway 5 near 650 North.
Officer was dispatched to the 00 block of SW 4 th Street to remove an unwanted subject.
July 31
Officer was dispatched to a residence on SE 6 th Street to assist a citizen with questions about safely storing firearms.
Officer spoke to a resident by telephone about obtaining documentation of a recent death. They were referred to the Coroner’s office.
Officer was dispatched to the 300 block of SW 3 rd Street for an unknown complaint. The subject was suffering from a mental health crisis.
Officer was dispatched to the 300 block of SW 3 rd Street for a 9-1-1 hang up call. The subject was suffering from a mental health crisis.
Officer was dispatched to the 700 block of SE 1 st Street for a theft complaint.
Officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Division Street to assist a resident with attempting to remove a bat from the residence. Officer was not able to locate.
August 1
Officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Division Street to assist a resident with attempting to remove a bat from the residence. The bat was found and removed.
Officer was dispatched to the 100 block of NE 1 st Street for a verbal disturbance involving neighbors.
Officer was dispatched to the east edge of town to watch for a reckless driver coming from the Kewanee area. Officer located the driver and advised them of the complaint.
Officer was dispatched to the 600 block of NW 3 rd Street for a low speed vehicle inspection.
Officer assisted Henry Co with a civil paper service in the 300 block of NW 3 rd Ave.
Officer was dispatched to the 500 block of NW 11 th Street for a 9-1-1 hang up call. It was determined to be a mis dial.
August 2
Officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of SE 2 nd Street for a 9-1-1 open line call. Officer was not able to locate anyone needing assistance.
Officer was dispatched to a residence on SW 3 rd Ave for a suicidal subject threatening to harm himself. Family members were able to confirm the subject was out-of-state while making these threats.
Officer was dispatched to the 1200 block of SE 2 nd Street to assist a motorist with a disabled vehicle.
As the result of a traffic stop in the 1100 block of SE 2 nd Street, James Staggs, 37, Galva, was arrested for driving while license suspended. He was taken to the Galva PD for processing and then released with a required court date.
August 3
Officer was dispatched to the 300 block of SW 3 rd Street for an unknown complaint. The subject was suffering from a mental health crisis.
Officer was dispatched to the 100 block of NE 9 th Street for a complaint involving attempted forced entry into the residence. Officer was not able to locate anyone.
Officer was dispatched to the 300 block of SW 3 rd Street for a 9-1-1 hang up call. The subject was suffering from a mental health crisis.
Officer was dispatched to the 500 block of NW 11 th Street for a solicitor complaint. The subject was located and asked to cease their actions after it was determined they did not have a permit.
Officer was dispatched to the 300 block of SW 3 rd Street for an unknown complaint. The subject was suffering from a mental health crisis.
Officer was dispatched to the railroad crossing on NE 6 th Ave for a crossing arm malfunction. BNSF was contacted for repairs.
Officer was dispatched to the 300 block of SW 3 rd Street for an unknown complaint. The subject was suffering from a mental health crisis.
Officer was dispatched to the 700 block of NE 2 nd Ave for “a large fire complaint.” It was a controlled burn.
Officer was dispatched to the 300 block of SW 3 rd Street for an unknown complaint. The subject was suffering from a mental health crisis.
August 4
Officer was dispatched to the 300 block of SE 3 rd Street for a loose dog complaint. Officer was not able to locate.
Officer was dispatched to the railroad crossing on NE 6 th Ave for a crossing arm malfunction. BNSF was contacted for repairs.
Citations
August 3
Josiah Daneels, 20, Mooseheart, IL, was issued a citation for speeding in the 1000 block of North Center Ave.
August 4
A 17 year old male subject was issued a citation for speeding in the 1100 block of SE 2 nd Street.
Michael Barnes, 28, Van Buren, MI, was issued a citation for speeding in the 1100 block of SE 2 nd Street.
Service Requests: 2
Traffic Warnings 13
Citations: 6
Complaints: 39
Accidents: 1
Criminal Arrests: 2
Parking Citations:
Ordinance Violations: 3
Administrative Warning Tickets: 1
