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Galva police report for July 13-19


By The Kewanee Voice    July 21, 2026

July 13

Police removed an unwanted subject who was harassing and threatening a resident in the 00 block of SW 4th Street.

Police conducted a civil standby to retrieve property in the 00 block of SE 6th Street.

Debanhi Mendoza, 20, Monmouth, was cited for operating a vehicle when registration was suspended for mandatory insurance and operating an uninsured vehicle following a traffic stop in the 200 block of SE 3rd Avenue. She was released with a required court date.

Police responded to a soliciting complaint in the 700 block of SE 1st Street. A subject was located and advised of the ordinance that requires a permit.

Police responded to a report of a suicidal subject making threats of self-harm at a residence on SW 4th Street.

Police responded to a complaint about solicitors in the 400 block of NW 4th Avenue. The officer learned that nobody had a valid permit but was unable to locate them.

July 14

Police were flagged down to assist a motorist who had located a subject who had fallen and was not injured in the 500 block of SW 7th Street.

Police met with a resident at the Galva Police Department to renew their annual sex offender registration. The form was completed and emailed to Henry County for LEADS entry.

Police assisted a resident with questions about vehicle ownership in the 200 block of NW 1st Avenue.

Police responded to a verbal disturbance between neighbors in the 900 block of West Division Street.

While patrolling, police located two solicitors in the 500 block of North Center Avenue. They did not have a permit. They were advised of the ordinance and decided to leave town rather than obtain a permit.

Police responded to a civil property dispute in the 00 block of SW 4th Street.

Police responded to a verbal domestic disturbance in the 100 block of NE 9th Street.

July 15

Police responded to a complaint involving an intoxicated subject who was causing a disturbance in the 00 block of SW 4th Street. The officer convinced the suspect to quiet down and go to bed.

Police responded to an activated burglar alarm in the 200 block of IL Highway 17. Upon arrival, it was determined to be a false alarm.

Police responded to a complaint of a subject who had fallen in the roadway and needed assistance in the 200 block of SW 7th Street. The subject was not injured and requested a ride back to their residence. The officer gave them a ride back home.

Police responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle and to remove an unwanted subject in the 300 block of SW 3rd Street. The offender was told to leave and cooperated.

Police responded to a possible trespassing/harassment complaint in the 400 block of SE 2nd Street.

Police responded to a semi vs car accident with damage only at the intersection of Main Street and Exchange Street. A crash report was completed.

Police found an unsecured door in the 200 block of NW 4th Avenue. The area was checked, and the door was secured.

July 16

Police responded to a possible disturbance that occurred earlier in the 400 block of SW 3rd Avenue.

Police conducted a welfare check on SW 7th Street. The subject was fine.

Police spoke with a citizen by telephone in reference to ongoing harassment.

Police responded to a loose dog complaint in the 600 block of NW 2nd Street. The dog was impounded and later released to its owner.

July 17

William Barnes, 42, and Courtney Turner, 33, both of Galva, were arrested for endangering the life and/or health of a child after police responded to a complaint involving an unsupervised juvenile walking around in Wiley Park. They were released with required court dates.

Police conducted a low speed vehicle inspection in the 500 block of NW 11th Avenue.

July 18

Police responded to a report of an out-of-control juvenile complaint in the 900 block of SE 2nd Street.

Police responded to a dog bite complaint in the 800 block of NE 3rd Avenue.

Police assisted the Kewanee Police Department with locating a subject who was involved in a domestic disturbance in Kewanee. Henry County transported the subject back to Kewanee for follow up.

Police responded to a 9-1-1 complaint in the 400 block of NW 11th Avenue. It was determined to be a misdial.

Police responded to a wild animal complaint involving two coyotes in the 100 block of SE 6th Avenue. The officer was unable to locate the animals.

July 19

Police responded to a landlord/tenant dispute in the 00 block of NE 4th Avenue.

Police responded to another landlord/tenant dispute in the 00 block of NE 4th Avenue.

Police responded to a trespassing complaint in the 00 block of SW 4th Street.

Police were given a cell phone that was found after the weekly concert in Wiley Park. About 20 minutes later, the owner arrived, and the phone was returned.

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