Aug. 17:
Police assisted a citizen with questions in the 00 block of SW 4th Street.
Police responded to a complaint of two very young children walking alone late at night in the 500 block of SE 2nd Street. The officer was unable to locate them. A short time later, the two children, ages 4 and 6, were reported missing from the 00 block of SW 4th Street. A Henry County deputy located the children walking in the 300 block of SE 6th Street. The children were returned to their parents, and the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) was contacted to investigate.
Police responded to a complaint involving a neighbor placing cameras pointing in the direction of the complainant’s residence in the 900 block of North Center Avenue. The cameras were found to be recording within public view, which is not illegal.
Police followed up on a dog that was taken to the pound the day before in the 100 block of SE 1st Street. The owner was notified and advised of the impound process.
Police completed a background check with a solicitor at City Hall.
Police conducted a welfare check at a residence on North Center Avenue. The subject was fine.
Police assisted an elderly resident with a door that wouldn’t open in the 200 block of SE 6th Avenue.
Police responded to an ongoing neighbor dispute in the 300 block of SW 3rd Avenue.
Police responded to a report of a loose pit bull in the 200 block of NW 6th Avenue. The dog was located in the 700 block of NW 2nd Street. The owner was not home, so the dog was chained up with a cable in the yard.
Police responded to a verbal disturbance/harassment complaint in the 00 block of NW 4th Avenue.
Police responded to a theft complaint in the 300 block of NW 4th Avenue.
Police conducted a welfare check at a residence on SW 2nd Avenue. The subject was fine.
Police responded to a complaint involving a violation of an order of protection in the 400 block of SE 3rd Street.
Tammy Gromm, 42, Galva, was arrested for harassment through electronic communications following a report of a disturbance in the 00 block of NE 4th Avenue. She was released with a required court date. In addition, Julie Weir, 41, Galva, was arrested for disorderly conduct and filing a false police report. She was also released with a required court date.
Police met with a resident at the Galva Police Department to discuss a child custody dispute.
Police met with a Galva resident at the GPD who wanted to report a single vehicle traffic crash in which they were involved. A crash report was completed.
Police assisted a motorist with a disabled vehicle in the 100 block of North Exchange Street.
Aug. 18:
Police conducted a welfare check in the 00 block of SW 4th Street. The officer located a resident who had fallen. An ambulance was dispatched for treatment/evaluation.
Police assisted a citizen in the 200 block of NW 2nd Avenue.
Police dropped off a copy of a crash report from the previous evening at a residence on NW 5th Street.
Aug. 19:
Police secured a door to a building in the 100 block of Front Street.
Police responded to an activated burglar alarm in the 100 block of Market Street. It was determined to be a false alarm.
Police met with a resident at the GPD who requested a copy of a report.
Police responded again to an activated burglar alarm in the 100 block of Market Street. It was again a false alarm.
Police were flagged down about a suspicious vehicle that had been following them in the 200 block of SW 1st Avenue. The officer checked the area but did not locate the vehicle.
Police responded to a verbal domestic disturbance in the 900 block of West Division Street.
Police were flagged down in the 200 block of Morgan Road about an incident that occurred last year.
Police responded to a 9-1-1 hang up in the 800 block of NE 3rd Avenue. It was determined to be a misdial.
Police assisted another agency in the 600 block of NW 1st Street.
Police responded to a civil property dispute involving personal property in the 100 block of SW 4th Street.
Police responded to an attempted scam complaint in the 200 block of NW 1st Avenue.
Police responded to a 9-1-1 hang up in the 200 block of NW 6th Avenue. It was determined to be a pocket dial.
Police were notified that a subject reported seeing a funnel cloud just east of Galva during a heavy thunderstorm. It was not seen or confirmed.
Police responded to a theft of an electric bicycle in the 200 block of NW 7th Avenue. It was found behind the house and may have been borrowed by another family member. It was determined to be a civil dispute.
Police assisted a motorist who was unable to turn off their vehicle in the 400 block of NE 1st Street.
Police conducted a welfare check at a residence on SW 4th Street. The subject was fine.
Aug. 20:
Police responded to a complaint involving water in the basement in the 200 block of NW 3rd Street. The officer referred it to the Galva Water Dept.
Police conducted a welfare check following a possible disturbance at a residence on NW 1st Avenue. The subjects were fine.
Police responded to a complaint of a suspicious person in the 300 block of SE 6th Street. The subject was waiting for a friend to provide a ride.
Richard Sage, 81, Alpha, was issued a citation for having expired registration in the 100 block of SW 3rd Street.
Aug. 21:
Police conducted a welfare check in the 1300 block of SE 2nd Street. The subject was fine.
Police responded to a report of an unresponsive subject who was not breathing on SW 8th Avenue. The coroner was contacted and responded.
Police responded to an unknown complaint at a residence on NW 4th Street. It was determined to be a medical incident.
Police assisted Knox County with a motorist assist on Route 17 south of town.
Aug. 22:
Police assisted a citizen in the 400 block of SE 2nd Street.
Police assisted a tenant who was locked out of their apartment 00 block of NE 4th Avenue. A maintenance employee was contacted to assist with a spare key.
Rachel Blalock, 45, Galva, was arrested on a Stephenson County warrant for a contempt hearing-possession of methamphetamine following a complaint involving a rolling domestic dispute at the north edge of town. She was taken to Henry County Jail.
Police responded to a verbal dispute in the 300 block of Front Street. The suspect had left the area before police arrived.
Police assisted Henry County Sheriff’s Office with a single vehicle accident with airbag deployment Northeast of town.
Aug. 23:
Police responded to a suicidal subject who had reportedly overdosed on medication at a residence on SE 2nd Street. The subject was located and transported by ambulance for evaluation/treatment.
Police responded to a burglary and battery complaint at a residence on NE 9th Street. This case remains pending.
Police responded to a verbal domestic disturbance involving juveniles in the 100 block of NE 4th Street. They were given an informal station adjustment and returned to their parents.
