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Galva police report for Sept. 7-13


By The Kewanee Voice    September 15, 2026

Sept. 7:

Police responded to a verbal domestic disturbance in the 100 block of NW 8th Avenue.

Police responded to a trespassing/damage to property complaint in the 300 block of NE 9th Street.

Police responded to a juvenile mischief complaint in Wiley Park.

Police discovered damage to the Flock traffic camera south of Galva. The camera was recently taken out of service.

Police responded to a child custody dispute in the 400 block of SE 3rd Street.

Police responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint in the 300 block of Swank Street. It was determined to be a solicitor.

Police watched for a reckless driver at the west edge of town who was last seen near Routes 34 and 17. The officer was unable to locate the driver.

Police responded to a possible prowler complaint in the 400 block of NW 9th Street. The officer checked the area and did not locate anyone.

Police assisted Henry County with a welfare check a few miles north of Galva.

Sept. 8:

Police responded again to a prowler complaint in the 400 block of NW 9th Street. The officer was unable to locate anyone in the area.

Police met with a resident at the Galva Police Department to drop off a Freedom of Information Act request.

Police assisted a citizen in the 200 block of NW 4th Street.

Police responded to a 9-1-1 hang up in the 900 block of SE 2nd Street. The officer was unable to locate anyone needing assistance.

Police responded to a telephone harassment/child custody dispute complaint in the 400 block of SE 3rd Street.

Sept. 9:

Police met with a resident at the Galva Police Department to drop off a Freedom of Information Act request.

Police assisted a transient walking just east of Galva. The subject was given a ride several miles east of town.

Travis Gustafson, 46, Galva, was arrested for driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop in the 00 block of SW 2nd Street. He was transported to the Galva Police Department for processing and released with a court date.

Sept. 10:

Police conducted a welfare check in the 00 block of SW 4th Street. The subject refused ambulance transport.

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

Police responded to a loose pit bull complaint in the 200 block of Morgan Road. The owner arrived and took the dog home.

Police responded to a crossing arm malfunction at the Chester Street railroad tracks. BNSF was contacted for repairs.

Police responded to a report of a subject who appeared to be suffering from a mental health crisis in the 300 block of SW 3rd Street.

Police responded to a subject who appeared to be suffering from a mental health crisis at a residence on SW 3rd Street. The subject was transported by ambulance for treatment.

Sept. 11:

Police assisted a citizen who had questions for an officer in the 300 block of SW 3rd Street.

Ida Terry, 28, Galva, was issued an administrative warning ticket (AWT) for allowing dogs to run at large following a loose dog complaint in the 600 block of SW 2nd Avenue.

Police and fire departments responded to a utility trailer fire in the 800 block of NE 2nd Street.

Sept. 12:

Police assisted Henry County Sheriff’s Office with a motorcycle accident with injuries several miles Northwest of Galva.

Police watched for a reckless driver at the south end of town who was reportedly heading towards Galva. The officer was unable to locate the driver.

Sept. 13:

Police responded to a 9-1-1 hang up in the 900 block of SE 2nd Street. The officer did not locate anyone needing assistance.

Police responded to a 9-1-1 hang up in the 400 block of NE 9th Street. The call plotted at the cell tower.

Police responded to a loose dog complaint in the 500 block of SW 1st Avenue. The owner located the dog and took it back home.

Police responded to a child custody dispute in the 400 block of SE 3rd Street.

Police responded to a request to remove an unwanted subject trying to retrieve property at a residence on NE 3rd Street.

Ida Terry, 28, Galva, and Jonathan Terry, 21, Galva, were both issued administrative warning tickets (AWTs) for allowing dogs to run at large, following an ongoing complaint of loose dogs in the 600 block of SW 2nd Avenue.

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