La Grange Police Respond to a Number of Incidents Last Week
La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of Feb. 21-28.
Miscellaneous
On Feb. 23, Wostarek was dispatched to the 700 block of W. Travis in regard to a cardboard box in the lane of traffic. Officer arrived and the cardboard box had already been removed.
On Feb. 24, Zwahr responded to a call of a downed aerial line at N. Franklin and Von Minden. Officer contacted the city to get it fixed. The line was a telephone line that the city would not cut and would find who the phone line belonged to.
On Feb. 24, Currington was dispatched to the 200 block of N. Jefferson for an 18-wheeler in the roadway with his brakes locked up. Officer provided traffic control while driver bled down system and got brakes back to functioning again. Vehicle was able to drive away.
On Feb. 27, Emmons responded to the 100 block of E. Travis for a vehicle that had been parked in the parking lot for days. Registration is not stolen and owner is out of California.
Driving While Intoxicated
On Feb. 26, Koehne was dispatched to the 200 block of N. Washington in reference to a vehicle stuck on the railroad tracks. Driver was arrested for driving while intoxicated.
Assault by Threat
On Feb. 24, Patrolman Curtis Zwahr spoke with a subject in the 500 block of N. College in regard to a possible threat.
Accident
On Feb. 21, Patrolman Kevin Currington was dispatched to a minor accident in the 300 block of N. Jefferson. Officer made sure drivers had drivers license and insurance and had subjects exchange information. There was minor damage to one vehicle.
On Feb. 22, Patrolman John Wostarek was dispatched to the 800 block of S. Mode Lane for an accident. Officer issued blue forms to each driver.
On Feb. 24, Zwahr responded to a minor accident in the 200 block of E. Travis.
On Feb. 25, Patrolman Cari Haman responded to a single vehicle crash in the 400 block of W. Travis.
On Feb. 26, Patrolman Brett Meinardus responded to the 900 block of E. Camp for a minor accident. Officer took information and then arrested one of the subjects for a warrant from another county.
On Feb. 27, Meinardus responded to the 100 block of S. Miller for an accident. Officer gathered information and will complete an accident report.
Animal Complaint
On Feb. 22, Animal Control Officer Dean Ahlschlager checked on a barking dog in the 900 block of E. Walnut. Owner of dog will take care of the dog.
On Feb. 22, Ahlschlager put five goats in a yard in the 900 block of E. Guadalupe.
Alarm
On Feb. 27, Patrolman Mitchell Maxwell was dispatched to the 1700 block of Von Minden for an alarm. Officer checked business and found all secure.
Agency Assist
On Feb. 22, Meinardus responded to the 900 block of N. Horton to assist EMS in transporting subject to the hospital.
Burglary
On Feb. 24, Sgt. Travis Anderson responded to the 900 block of S. Madison in regard to a burglary.
Civil Matter
On Feb. 23, Wostarek was dispatched to the 500 block of E. Milam in regard to a civil matter.
On Feb. 24, Zwahr responded to the 100 block of W. Colorado in regard to a civil matter.
On Feb. 25, Zwahr responded to the 400 block of Sherwood in regard to a civil matter.
On Feb. 27, Patrolman Justin Koehne spoke with a caller in the 400 block of Sherwood in regard to a civil matter.
Citizen Assist
On Feb. 27, Meinardus responded to the 700 block of E. Eblin for a caller that advised she had a water leak in her bathroom. Officer attempted to shut off the water but could not. Officer contacted city utilities and provided the caller with the 24- hour number.
Disorderly Conduct
On Feb. 27, Maxwell was dispatched to the 300 block of Wood Hollow in regard to a disturbance between two male subjects. Caller advised that one of the male subjects had a knife. Both male subjects were gone prior to officer’s arrival. Officer searched the area but was unable to locate.
Disturbance
On Feb. 25, Haman responded to the 700 block of N. Horton for a disturbance between a male and female on the roadway. Subjects were gone upon officer’s arrival.
Family Violence
On Feb. 22, Maxwell was dispatched to the 900 block of N. Horton in regard to a disturbance.
Loud Music
On Feb. 25, Anderson received a call for loud music coming from the 1800 block of W. State Highway 71 Business. Officer located the source of the music in a vehicle and it was turned off. Officer cleared call and returned to service.
On Feb. 25, Anderson received a second call at the location in the 1800 block of W. State Highway 71 Business for loud music.
Suspicious Person
On Feb. 26, Maxwell was dispatched to the 500 block of N. Washington in regard to a suspicious person. Caller stated the subject was a white elderly male wearing a straw hat and blue jeans. Officer searched the area but was unable to locate the subject.
On Feb. 27, Maxwell while on routine patrol in the 1500 block of W. State Highway 71 Business observed a subject walking in location. Officer made contact with the subject and was issued a citation and released to their parent.
On Feb. 27, Patrolman Robin Emmons responded to the 600 block of N. Jefferson for a known subject inside a garage making noise. The perimeter of the garage and residence was checked and officer was unable to locate.
Theft
On Feb. 22, Wostarek was dispatched to the 1000 block of N. Von Minden in regard to a theft of a vehicle. Officer arrived on location and spoke with complainant and took information for report.
Welfare Check
On Feb. 23, Maxwell was dispatched to the 500 block of E. Lafayette in regard to a possible disturbance. Caller had stated that they needed the police and then hung up. Officer contacted the caller multiple times but was unable to make contact with the caller.
Warrant Arrest
On Feb. 25, Maxwell was dispatched to the 400 block of Sherwood in regard to a civil matter. Officer made contact with the subject at a different location. The subject had an outstanding warrant and officer arrested subject for warrant and transported subject to the Fayette County Jail.