November 17, 2025, through November 23, 2025
November 17
Officer was dispatched to the 700 block of NW 4 th Street for a theft complaint. After investigating, this complaint was unfounded.
Officer met with a subject at the Galva PD to file a complaint involving deceptive practices and identity theft.
November 18
Officer was dispatched to the 800 block of NW 1 st Ave for a domestic disturbance complaint. It was a verbal disagreement only.
Officer was dispatched to the 500 block of NE 3 rd Street for a domestic disturbance complaint. It was a verbal disagreement only.
Officer was dispatched to a residence on SW 4 th Street for a welfare check. No contact was made.
Officer was dispatched to the 700 block of NW 4 th Street to attempt to assist a citizen suffering from a mental health crisis.
November 19
Officer was dispatched to the 700 block of NW 2 nd Street for a suspicious vehicle complaint. Officer determined the vehicle was visiting a neighbor.
Officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Market Street for a trespassing complaint.
November 20
Officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of SE 2 nd Street for an activated panic alarm. It was determined to be a false alarm.
Officer was dispatched to the 200 block of NW 1 st Ave for a scam / identity theft report.
Officer was dispatched to assist Henry Co with a disturbance on Hayes Road near 1900 East.
Officer was dispatched to the 300 block of SE 7 th Ave for a verbal disturbance complaint.
Officer was dispatched to the 700 block of NW 4 th Street to assist a citizen suffering from a mental health crisis.
November 21
Officer was notified about a vehicle repossession taking place in the 100 block of SE 2 nd Street.
Officer was dispatched to the 400 block of SE 1 st Street for a 9-1-1 call that plotted there. It was determined to be a pocket dial.
Officer was dispatched to the 00 block of NE 6 th Street to assist a citizen with a freedom of information act request.
Officer was dispatched to the Galva-Atkinson blacktop several miles north of town for a car vs deer crash.
Officer was dispatched to assist Knox Co with a hit-and-run accident that occurred just south of Galva on Route 17.
Officer was dispatched to a residence on SE 3 rd Street for a welfare check.
November 22
Officer was dispatched to the 700 block of NW 4 th Street to assist a citizen that appeared to be suffering from a mental health crisis.
Officer was again dispatched to the 700 block of NW 4 th Street to assist a citizen that appeared to be suffering from a mental health crisis.
Officer met with a subject at the Galva PD to register them as a sex offender. The form was completed and emailed to Henry Co for LEADS entry.
Officer was dispatched to the NE 2 nd Street railroad tracks for a crossing arm malfunction. BNSF was contacted for repairs.
Officer was dispatched to the 700 block of NW 4 th Street to assist a citizen that appeared to be suffering from a mental health crisis.
Officer was again dispatched to the 700 block of NW 4 th Street to assist a citizen that appeared to be suffering from a mental health crisis.
November 23
Officer was dispatched to meet a resident at the Galva PD to answer questions.
Officer was dispatched to the 600 block of NW 5 th Street for a loose cat complaint.
Officer was dispatched to the 100 block of SE 1 st Street for a neglected dog complaint.
Officer was dispatched to the 700 block of NW 7 th Ave for a domestic disturbance involving juveniles.
Officer was dispatched to the 400 block of NW 2 nd Street for a fire. Officer advised resident that today was not a burn day and the fire was put out.
Citations
November 22
Shane Richey, 45, La Porte, Indiana, was issued a citation for speeding in the 1100 block of SE 2 nd Street.
Service Requests: 4
Traffic Warnings 8
Citations: 1
Complaints: 30
Accidents: 1
Ordinance Violations: 2