In Galva, a week filled with diverse police activities saw officers handling issues ranging from mental health crises and telephone harassment to thefts and traffic incidents. The week’s activities exemplified the array of challenges faced by law enforcement daily. Notable incidents included the arrest of Kyle Hand for failure to register social media accounts as required for sex offenders, and a juvenile damaging a police car during a disturbance call. Additionally, recurring issues like accidental 911 calls highlighted the need for public awareness regarding emergency services usage. This summary underscores the multifaceted nature of policing in a small community, reflecting both the routine and unexpected aspects of the job.
June 24, 2024
June 17, 2024 through June 23, 2024
June 17
Officer was dispatched to the 800 block of NE 3rd Street to dispose of an old bb gun that had been found in a garage. It was destroyed and disposed of.
Officer was dispatched to a residence on NE 9th Street for a subject having a mental health crisis and requesting an ambulance. The subject was transported for treatment / evaluation.
Officer went to the 300 block of SW 4th Street in reference to an excessive garbage complaint. Officer gave the resident several options from Eagle Enterprises for additional containers.
June 18
Officer was dispatched to the 200 block of SE 8th Ave to assist a citizen who had called Henry Co dispatch several times asking for a phone number.
Officer was dispatched to the 300 block of SE 6th Street for a telephone harassment complaint.
Officer was dispatched to the 600 block of NW 1st Street for a traffic complaint involving a neighbor driving a vehicle without visible registration.
Officer was dispatched to assist Kewanee PD with a large brawl that was out-of-control. Officer was disregarded while enroute.
June 19
Officer went to several residences to verify addresses for registered sex offenders.
Officer was dispatched to assist with an accident involving a semi vs pickup truck on Page Street north of town.
Officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of SE 2nd Street for a complaint involving a sick or injured coyote. Officer was not able to locate.
Officer went to the 600 block of SW 2nd Ave in reference to a sex offender act violation. As the result, Kyle Hand, 37, Galva, was arrested for failure to register (social media accounts) as a sex offender. He was transported to the Henry Co Jail.
Officer was dispatched to the Galva Park District for two 9-1-1 calls that plotted there. They were confirmed to be accidental pocket dials.
Officer was dispatched to the 200 block of NW 2nd Ave for a domestic disturbance involving a juvenile. The juvenile was out-of-control and placed in the prisoner partition of the squad car. The juvenile then kicked the rear door of the police car, causing damage. The 15 year old juvenile was issued a juvenile referral for criminal damage to state supported property and released with a required appearance to Henry Co Court Services.
Officer was dispatched to the 400 block of NW 11th Street for a 9-1-1 hang up call. It was a pocket dial.
June 20
Officer was dispatched to the 500 block of SE 1st Street for a complaint involving low hanging utility wires. This has previously been reported to Frontier Telephone for repairs.
Officer was dispatched to the Galva Park District for a 9-1-1 call that plotted there. It was determined to be a pocket dial.
Officer was dispatched to the 500 block of SE 2nd Ave for a solicitor complaint. Officer was not able to locate.
Officer was dispatched to the 600 block of NE 2nd Street for a solicitor complaint. The subject did not have the required permit and was asked to leave the area until a permit could be obtained.
Officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of SE 6th Street for a 9-1-1 hang up call. Officer was not able to locate anyone needing assistance.
Officer was dispatched to the 800 block of NW 1st Ave for a suspicious vehicle complaint.
June 21
Officer was dispatched to the 500 block of SW 5th Ave to assist IL DCFS with locating someone. The subjects in question had moved out several months ago.
Officer spoke to a subject by telephone about a vehicle that was abandoned and towed several weeks ago.
Officer was dispatched to the 500 block of SE 2nd Ave for a low speed vehicle inspection. The vehicle failed the inspection.
Officer was dispatched to the 100 block of NE 3rd Street for a 9-1-1 hang up call. It was determined to be a mis dial.
Officer spoke to a subject in the 100 block of East Division Street in reference to having a bon fire on a non-burn day.
Officer was dispatched to the 00 block of SW 4th Street for a parking complaint. They were referred to the Henry Co Housing Authority.
Officer was dispatched to the 400 block of NW 9th Street for a theft over $500, which consisted of building materials being taken.
Officer was flagged down in the 100 block of NW 7th Ave for a disorderly conduct complaint.
Officer checked on an unattended vehicle parked in the 600 block of SE 2nd Street.
June 22
Officer was notified about a stolen ATV complaint several miles NW of town. Henry Co handled the report.
Officer was dispatched to the 400 block of NW 3rd Ave for a suspicious person complaint. Officer located the subject, who was very belligerent to officer.
Officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Front Street for a complaint involving theft of a lawn mower.
Officer was dispatched to a single vehicle accident in the 1200 block of SE 2nd Street. The subject was transported by ambulance.
Officer was dispatched to the 500 block of SE 2nd Ave for a low speed vehicle inspection.
Officer was dispatched to the 300 block of NW 1st Street for a juvenile complaint.
Officer was notified about a crossing arm malfunction at the NE 6th Ave railroad tracks. BNSF was contacted for repairs.
Officer checked on a vehicle parked in the 500 block of SE 2nd Street at a business after closing hours. The car belonged to an employee that stayed late.
June 23
Officer was dispatched to the 300 block of SE 3rd Street for a suspicious vehicle complaint. Officer was not able to locate it.
Officer was dispatched to the 600 block of NW 1st Street for a city ordinance violation.
Officer was dispatched to the Galva Park District for a 9-1-1 open line complaint. It was an accidental pocket dial.
Officer was dispatched to the 00 block of SW 2nd Street for a suspicious vehicle complaint.
Citations
Service Requests: 4 Traffic Warnings12 Citations: Complaints: 41
Accidents: 1 Criminal Arrests: 2 Parking Citations: Ordinance Violations: 2
Administrative Warning Tickets: