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Galva police report for Aug. 31-Sept. 6


By The Kewanee Voice    September 9, 2026

Aug. 31:

Police responded to a complaint involving 3 loose dogs in the 200 block of NE 1st Street. The officer was unable to locate the animals.
Police watched for a reckless driver who was reported on Route 34 coming toward town. The officer was unable to locate the driver

Sept. 1:

Police conducted a welfare check after a neighbor heard yelling at a residence on NE 4th Street. The officer made contact, and the residents denied needing any assistance.

Police assisted a resident on the block of SE 4th Street who had questions for an officer.

Police spoke by telephone with a subject about a traffic complaint on NW 5th Street.

Police were called to assist subjects attempting to obtain a solicitor’s permit in the 300 block of NW 4th Avenue.

Police responded to a verbal domestic disturbance in the 400 block of NE 3rd Street.

Police responded to a loose dog complaint in the 200 block of SE 1st Avenue. The officer was unable to locate the animal.

Sept. 2:

Police responded to a 9-1-1 open line call in the 1000 block of North Center Avenue. It was determined to be an accidental pocket dial.

Police met with a resident at the Galva Police Department to file a battery complaint. This case remains under investigation.

Sept. 3

Police responded to an activated burglar alarm in the 00 block of SW 2nd Street. It was determined to be a false alarm.

Police responded to a loose dog complaint in the 200 block of SE 8th Avenue. Two dogs were captured and impounded. The owner called later and retrieved them.

Police responded to a loose dog complaint in the 600 block of SW 2nd Avenue. The officer did not locate the dogs but did call the owner. The owner located 1 loose dog and put it back inside.

Police discussed an ordinance violation involving the accumulation of trash at a residence in the 100 block of SW 4th Street.

Police responded to a city ordinance violation involving an unlicensed junk vehicle at a residence in the 600 block of NW 1st Street.

Police delivered a message about an impounded dog in the 00 block of NE 1st Avenue.

Police assisted the ambulance staff with a medical emergency at a residence on SW 3rd Street.

Sept. 4:

Police met with a resident at the Galva Police Department who wanted to submit a Freedom of Information Act request.

Police assisted a motorist in the 200 block of South Exchange Street.

Police responded to a report of a suicidal subject at a residence on SW 4th Street. The subject was taken by ambulance for evaluation/treatment.

Police assisted a motorist in the 400 block of West Division Street.

Sept. 5:

Police watched for a reckless driver who was reportedly passing in a no-passing zone and speeding at the west edge of town. The officer was unable to locate the driver.

Police conducted a civil standby to retrieve property in the 100 block of NW 8th Avenue.

Police responded to a loose dog complaint in the 900 block of West Division Street. The dog was taken to impound.

Sept. 6:

Nathaniel Anderson, 28, Galva, was cited for operating a vehicle when registration was suspended for mandatory insurance and operating an uninsured vehicle following a traffic stop in the 100 block of NW 8th Avenue. He was released with a required court date.

Police assisted a citizen in the 700 block of NW 7th Avenue.

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