March 4:

Police responded to a two-vehicle accident with damage only in the 100 block of NW Eighth Ave. As a result, a 17-year-old Galva resident was issued a citation for failure to stop at the sidewalk or emerging from an alley or driveway.

Police assisted the Geneseo Police Department with an attempt to contact a Galva resident about a hit-and-run accident that occurred there.

While patrolling, police noticed the crossing arms were activated with no trains present at the NE Sixth Avenue crossing. BNSF was contacted for repairs
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Police responded to a child custody dispute in the 300 block of SE Third Street.

Shelby Johnson, 32, Gladstone, was cited for operating a vehicle when registration was suspended for no insurance in the 500 block of SE Second Street. She was released with a required court date.

March 5:

Police assisted a resident with locating a loose dog in the 800 block of NE Third Street. The dog was located by its owner.

Police responded to a solicitation complaint in the 100 block of SW Third Street. The officer checked with city hall and the subject does not have a permit (nor insurance) to complete tree cutting in town.

Police assisted a resident with locating an adult that left the residence after a verbal disagreement. The officer was not able to locate the subject.

Police responded to a complaint involving a verbal altercation in the 00 block of SW Fourth Street.

Mary Sullivan, 66, Kewanee, was issued citations for speeding and operating an uninsured vehicle in the 1100 block of SE Second Street.

March 6:

Police responded to several 9-1-1 hang-up calls in the 00 block of SW Fourth Street. The subject was located and said the phone was in his pocket during a bicycle ride and he didn’t need any services.
Police responded to a parking complaint during pick-up time from the school in the 200 block of Morgan Road.

Police responded to a request for a welfare check at a residence on SW Third Street.

Police responded to a disorderly conduct complaint involving a subject yelling at passing vehicles in the 00 block of SW Fourth Street.

March 7:

Police responded to a 9-1-1 call that was plotting at a cell phone tower. It was determined to be a medical call for an elderly subject who had fallen.

Police were notified of a repossession that was taking place in the 400 block of SW Fourth Ave. The vehicle was removed without incident.

Police responded to a request to complete a VIN verification at a residence just west of town on Route 34.

Police responded to a missing person report in the 500 block of SW Third Street. The subject was later located in Kewanee at a relative’s house.

Police responded to a complaint involving a male subject having a mental health crisis in the 00 block of SW Fourth Street.

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

Police responded to a 9-1-1 hang-up call in the 300 block of SW Third Street. It was determined to be a subject having a mental health crisis.

March 8:

Police responded to a possible burglary complaint in the 00 block of SW Fourth Street. This complaint was unfounded.

Police responded to a burglary complaint in the 400 block of SE First Street. This remains under investigation.

Police were contacted about a social security card that was found in the parking lot at a local gas station. It was returned to its owner.

Police responded to a welfare check at a residence on SW Third Street.

March 9:

Gregory Robertson, 67, Bishop Hill, was cited for operating a vehicle when registration was suspended for no insurance and not having a valid driver’s license in the 200 block of NW First Avenue. He was released with a required court date.

Police responded to several residences to answer questions about ordinance warning letters that had been received in the mail.

Police responded to a possible solicitor complaint in the 500 block of SE Fifth Avenue. The officer was not able to locate the subject.

March 10:

Police met with a resident at the Galva Police Department to complete their annual sex offender registration form.

Police responded to a traffic complaint concerning a vehicle northbound from Altona at the west edge of town on Route 34. The officer was not able to locate the vehicle.

While patrolling, police noticed the railroad gates were down and activated with no trains present. BNSF was contacted for repairs.