August 28, 2023
August 21, 2023 through August 27, 2023
August 21
Officer was dispatched to the 200 block of SW 2nd Ave to recover a set of keys that were found there. They were returned to their owner.
Officer was dispatched to the 400 block of NW 9th Street for an audible alarm going off.
Officer was dispatched to the Galva Park District for a vandalism complaint involving damage to the pavilions.
Officer was notified that the railroad crossing gates were activated at the Exchange Street railroad tracks and no trains were present. BNSF was contacted for repairs.
Officer was dispatched to a residence on NW 4th Ave for a welfare check after a subject sent concerning text messages.
Officer was dispatched to the 00 block of SW 2nd Street for an activated burglar alarm. It was determined to be a false alarm.
August 22
As the result of a traffic stop on North Center Ave at James B Young Road, Mikayla Nelson, 27, Galva, was cited for operating a vehicle when registration is suspended for no insurance. She was released with a required court date.
Officer met with a Galva resident at the Galva PD to update their yearly sex offender registration.
Officer was dispatched to the 800 block of NW 7th Ave for a 9-1-1 hang up complaint. It was determined to be a mis dial.
Officer was dispatched to the 400 block of NW 9th Street for an audible alarm going off again. Officer contacted the homeowner, who responded and ultimately found a faulty smoke detector that was going off. The batteries were removed.
As the result of a traffic stop in the 500 block of South Center Ave, Nicholas Rudd-Wild, 25, North Henderson, was arrested for driving while license suspended, operating an uninsured vehicle, and not having valid registration. He also was arrested on a Galesburg PD warrant for no valid registration and operating an uninsured vehicle. He was taken to the Henry Co Jail.
August 23
Officer was dispatched to check on an abandoned vehicle just north of town along the fog line.
Officer was dispatched to the 300 block of SW 2nd Ave for a loose dog complaint. Officer was transporting dog to impound it, when owner contacted police. The dog was returned.
Officer was dispatched to the 00 block of NW 4th Ave for a complaint involving animal neglect. A dog was tied outside without food or water in extreme heat. The owner arrived home within 5 minutes and took dog back inside. The dog did not appear to be in any distress.
Officer was dispatched to the 600 block of SW 4th Street for a property line dispute.
Officer was dispatched the NE 6th Ave railroad tracks for a crossing arm malfunction. BNSF was contacted for repairs.
Officer was dispatched to the 700 block of NW 2nd Street for a 9-1-1 open line complaint. It was determined to be a pocket dial.
Officer was dispatched to the 00 block of SE 4th Street for a suspicious car complaint. Officer determined it was a resident that parked there due to fresh oil / road work.
Officer was dispatched to the 1200 block of NW 3rd Ave for a 9-1-1 hang up call. It was determined to be a complaint involving a suspicious vehicle. A juvenile was told to move along.
Officer was dispatched to the 300 block of SW 3rd Street for a complaint of a subject yelling and nobody else around. The subject appeared to be having a mental health crisis.
August 24
Officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Division Street for a civil property dispute.
Officer was dispatched to the 600 block of SE 2nd Street for a complaint involving identity theft.
Officer was flagged down to assist a citizen in the 200 block of Morgan Road.
Officer was dispatched to the Lincoln House for a 9-1-1 open line call. It was determined to be a medical emergency. An ambulance was requested.
August 25
Officer was dispatched to the 500 block of SE 2nd Street for a complaint involving a transient digging in the dumpster. The subject was given a ride towards Kewanee.
Officer was dispatched to the Exchange Street railroad tracks for a crossing arm malfunction. BNSF was contacted for repairs.
Officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Morgan Road for a complaint involving a vehicle that had been idling and unattended for several hours. The car was turned off when officer arrived.
As the result of a traffic stop in the 1000 block of SE 2nd Street, Sean Hobson, 44, Princeton, was cited for operating a vehicle when registration suspended for no insurance and operating an uninsured vehicle. He was released with a required court date.
August 26
Officer was dispatched to the 600 block of SE 2nd Street for a possible prowler complaint. This report was unfounded.
Officer was flagged down about a loose dog in the 100 block of NE 1st Street.
Officer was dispatched to the 600 block of NE 1st Ave for an illegal burning complaint. The resident put the fire out.
Officer was dispatched to the 00 block of SW 2nd Street for a complaint involving an abandoned vehicle.
August 27
Officer was dispatched to the 500 block of SE 2nd Street for a harassment complaint.
Officer was dispatched to the 00 block of SW 4th Street for a reckless driving complaint.
Officer was dispatched to a residence Swank Street for a complaint involving a juvenile communicating online with an unknown subject from out-of-state. Officer tried to speak to subjects about internet safety.
Citations
August 21
Ramiro Arteaga, 47, Monmouth, was issued a citation for speeding in the 1200 block of SE 2nd Street.
August 23
LuAnn Hammons, 66, Galva, was issued citations for operating an uninsured vehicle and failure to use a turn signal in the 300 block of SW 7th Street.
August 24
Lee McClay, 38, Altona, was issued a citation for having expired registration in the 200 block of SE 2nd Street.
Todd Kaiser, 54, Woodhull, was issued a citation for having expired registration in the 200 block of SE 2nd Street.
August 25
Amy Steward, 48, Wyoming, was issued a citation for speeding in the 1100 block of SE 2nd Street.
August 26
Nicole Brockett, 40, Alpha, was issued a citation for speeding in the 1200 block of SE 2nd Street.
Sean Davis, 20, Galva, was issued a citation for speeding in the 1100 block of SE 2nd Street.
Service Requests: 2 Traffic Warnings 19 Citations: 15 Complaints: 35
Accidents: Criminal Arrests: 4 Parking Citations: Ordinance Violations: 1
Administrative Warning Tickets:
