Feb. 17:

While patrolling, police saw that a train had stopped, blocking every crossing except SW 6th Avenue. The officer assisted several motorists in navigating through the open crossing. The train eventually moved along.

Police met with a sex offender to update the information on their registration form at the Galva Police Department. A copy was emailed to Henry County for the LEADS entry.

Police responded to a verbal disturbance in the 700 block of NW 1st Avenue.

Rodolfo Zarate-Escobedo, 63, Kewanee, was cited for operating a vehicle when registration was suspended for mandatory insurance and operating an uninsured vehicle in the 200 block of SW 2nd Avenue. He was released with a required court date.

Bobby Crawford, 53, Kewanee, was issued citations for improper use of registration and operating an uninsured vehicle in the 00 block of NE 2nd Street.

Feb. 18:

Police responded to a prowler/trespassing complaint in the 200 block of NW 1st Avenue. This case remains under investigation.

Police assisted a motorist in the 500 block of SE 2nd Street.

Police responded to an activated burglar alarm in the 100 block of Market Street. It was determined to be a false alarm.

Police and Stark County Medic responded to a report of a suicidal subject who had ingested a large amount of pills at a residence on SE 4th Street. The subject was transported for evaluation/treatment.

Police responded to a crossing arm malfunction at the NE 6th Avenue railroad crossing. BNSF was contacted for repairs.

Feb. 19:

Police met with a resident to update their violent offender against youth registration at the Galva Police Department. A completed copy was emailed to Henry County for LEADS entry.

Police responded to a suicidal juvenile complaint at a residence on NW 3rd Avenue. The subject was transported by ambulance for evaluation/treatment.

Police responded to a complaint involving a subject cutting down a large tree without a permit in the 600 block of SW 2nd Avenue. The subject was not located at the time.

Feb. 20:

Police responded to a complaint involving trespass to a motor vehicle in the 500 block of SE 1st Street. Nothing was reported missing.

Police responded to a loose dog complaint in the 600 block of South Center Avenue. The dog was located in its own yard.

Police responded to a disabled vehicle blocking traffic on the Galva-Atkinson blacktop at Page Street. The vehicle was towed.

Police responded to a report of a reckless driver who was coming to Galva at the east edge of town. The officer located the suspect vehicle but did not observe any traffic violations.

Police responded to a burglary of a motor vehicle complaint in the 00 block of SE 3rd Avenue. This case remains under investigation.

Feb. 21:

Police, the fire department, and Stark County Medic, were dispatched to an accident with injuries just east of town on Route 34. Henry County handled the crash report.

Police responded to a dog bite complaint in the 300 block of SW 3rd Street. A juvenile was bitten by their own dog, resulting in minor injuries.

Feb. 22:

Police responded to a solicitor complaint in the 1000 block of NW 5th Avenue. Two subjects were located without a permit. They were advised of the process.

Police responded to an attempted scam complaint in the 300 block of SE 4th Avenue.

Police and fire departments responded to a burning odor complaint in the 00 block of NW 4th Street.

Rahim Ali, 45, Galesburg, was issued a citation for speeding in the 300 block of SE 2nd Street.

Feb. 23:

Police responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle at the Chester Street railroad crossing tracks. A juvenile driver walked up and assisted the officer in pushing the truck away from the tracks.

Police responded to a reckless driving complaint at the east edge of Galva. The officer located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.

Derek Johnson, 36, Galva, was arrested for driving while his license was suspended following a traffic stop in the 1000 block of SE 2nd Street. He was released with a required court date.

Police conducted a welfare check on a subject screaming outside in the 300 block of SW 3rd Street. The subject was having a mental health crisis.

Police responded to a wild animal complaint involving a bat in a residence in the 400 block of SE 3rd Street. A wildlife removal company was contacted to respond.

A 17-year-old juvenile from Kewanee was issued citations for disobeying a stop sign and speeding in the 100 block of SE 2nd Street.