Oct. 21:
Police responded to a theft report in the 200 block of Main Street.
Police assisted a resident who had received an email about his FOID card being suspended at a residence on SW 5th Avenue. Proper paperwork was completed and emailed to ISP.
Police responded to a verbal disturbance complaint in the 100 block of NE 7th Street.
Police responded to a scam complaint in the 700 block of NW 3rd Avenue.
Police and the fire departments responded to an overheated vehicle that was “steaming” in the 00 block of SW 2nd Street.
Police responded to a shoplifting complaint involving several juveniles in the 00 block of SW 2nd Street. The juveniles were released to their parents.
Police responded to a loud noise complaint in the 00 block of SE 5th Avenue.
Oct. 22:
Police were flagged down by a subject who had received suicidal text messages from their child in the 00 block of NE 4th Avenue. The subject was later located in Kewanee and transported to the hospital for evaluation/treatment.
Police responded to a loose dog complaint in the 500 block of East Division Street. It was returned to a neighbor and taken back inside.
Police responded to a scam complaint in the 600 block of SW 1st Avenue.
Police responded to an activated burglar alarm in the 900 block of West Division Street. A key holder had put in the wrong passcode.
Police responded to a complaint about a juvenile issue at a school in Atkinson in the 200 block of NW 7th Avenue. The officer referred the complaint to the Atkinson Police Department for follow-up.
Police responded to a loose dog complaint in the 700 block of NW 1st Avenue. The dog was impounded.
While patrolling, police saw a passenger car entering Galva at a very high rate of speed near the high school. The officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but the vehicle sped up and fled. The officer began to pursue the suspect vehicle but decided to terminate due to safety concerns.
Police responded to a child custody complaint in the 300 block of Swank Street.
Oct. 23:
Police responded to a disturbance and child custody dispute in the 300 block of Front Street.
Police responded to a loose dog complaint in the 500 block of SW 3rd Avenue. The owner arrived prior to the officer and took the dog home.
Police responded to a child custody dispute in the 300 block of Front Street.
William Barnes, 40, 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 5th Street. Barnes was released with a required court date.
Police responded to a request to watch for a reckless driver at the east edge of town. The officer did not locate the suspect vehicle.
Police responded to a suspicious activity complaint involving a motorist video recording another motorist in the 500 block of SE 2nd Street. This activity is legal in public areas.
Terry Sarver, 52, Galva, was cited for operating a vehicle when registration was suspended for mandatory insurance following a traffic stop in the 900 block of SE 2nd Street. Sarver was released with a required court date.
Police responded to a disturbance complaint in the 00 block of SE 2nd Avenue.
Oct. 24:
Police responded to an activated burglar alarm in the 100 block of NE 9th Street. It was determined to be a false alarm.
Police met with a subject who had found an Illinois ID card in the 900 block of SE 2nd Street The card was returned to its rightful owner.
Rhea Wheelhouse, 40, Bloomington, was cited for operating a vehicle when registration was suspended for mandatory insurance following a traffic stop in the 100 block of SW 3rd Street. Wheelhouse was released with a required court date.
Oct: 25:
Police responded to a loud noise complaint in the 00 block of SW 4th Street.
Dacota Hanson, 26, Odell, was cited for operating a vehicle when registration was suspended for mandatory insurance following a traffic stop in the 200 block of South Center Avenue. Hanson was released with a required court date.
Police responded to a loud noise complaint, possibly a gunshot in the 800 block of NW 3rd Avenue. The officer was not able to locate anything.
Police responded to a juvenile complaint involving children jumping on picnic tables and electrical boxes in Wiley Park. They were advised to stay off equipment.
Police responded to a traffic complaint involving juveniles driving poorly and using hand gestures at the east edge of town. The officer was not able to locate the suspect vehicle.
Oct. 26:
Police recovered a safe that had been stolen in a burglary in June 2024 at the railroad tracks at NE 6th Avenue. This case remains under investigation.
Leah Middleton, 24, Galesburg, was cited for operating a vehicle when registration was suspended for mandatory insurance following a traffic stop in the 900 block of SE 2nd Street. She was released with a required court date.
Cody Cooper, 35, Galesburg, was cited for operating a vehicle when registration was suspended for mandatory insurance following a traffic stop in the 900 block of SE 2nd Street. He was released with a required court date.
Robert Peed, 45, Galva, was cited for operating a vehicle when registration was suspended for mandatory insurance following a traffic stop in the 100 block of East Division Street. Peed was released with a required court date.
Police responded to an abandoned vehicle complaint in the 600 block of South Center Avenue.
Chance Yocum, 20, Galva, was issued a citation in the 100 block of NW 3rd Avenue for having expired registration.
Cynthia McCoy, 61, Galva, was issued a citation in the 100 block of NW 8th Avenue for operating an uninsured vehicle.
Adriana Landeros, 33, Cicero, was issued a citation in the 00 block of SE 2nd Street for speeding.
Oct. 27:
Police assisted the Geneseo Police Department with delivering a message in the 00 block of SW 4th Street after property was found in their city. It was returned later in the day.
Police responded to a disorderly conduct complaint in the 900 block of West Division Street.
Police responded to a civil stand-by complaint to exchange property in the 200 block of SE 7th Avenue.
Police responded to an activated burglar alarm in the 900 block of West Division Street. It was determined to be a false alarm.
Edward Mensen, 58, 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 700 block of SE 2nd Street. He was released with a required court date.
Tyler Talk, 21, Galva, was cited for operating a vehicle when registration was suspended for mandatory insurance following a traffic stop in the 100 block of SE 6th Avenue. Talk was released with a required court date.
Ashley Jones, 35, Galesburg, was cited for operating a vehicle when registration was suspended for mandatory insurance following a traffic stop in the 600 block of SE 2nd Street. She was released with a required court date.
Police responded to a loose dog complaint in the 700 block of SE 1st Street. The dog was returned to its owner.
Police responded to a loose dog complaint in the 800 block of SE 2nd Street. The officer was not able to locate the animal.
