DANVILLE — Here’s a look at recent law enforcement calls:
Danville
Tuesday:
Property damage in t 500 block of North Sherman Street.
Wednesday:
Battery in the 1100 block of Moore Street.
A woman arrested for theft in the 1200 block of Bowman Avenue.
A man arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia in t 200 block of East Madison Street.
Battery reported at Cleveland and Columbus streets.
Theft in the 900 block of Southmoor Street.
Two men arrested for battery in the 800 block of Harmon Avenue. One also was charged with disorderly conduct, while the other man faced a charge of obstructing justice.
Stolen vehicle reported in the 800 block of John Street.
Vermilion County
Wednesday:
Domestic battery in the 2600 block of Batestown Road.
Burglary and theft in the 10900 block of Vermilion West Road, Homer.
Property damage and disorderly conduct in the 300 block of East Autumn Drive.
Aggravated assault in the 100 block of Gilroy Street, Sidell.
Accidents involving tickets or injuries include:
Tuesday, 2:25 p.m. – At Main and Griffin streets involving Edward Means Jr., 62, of the 200 block of West English Street, and Trina Hyatt, 52, of Danville. Means was cited for having defective brakes.
Firefighters responded to the following calls:
Wednesday, 11:35-11:46 a.m. — A medical call in the 400 block of South Buchanan Street.
Wednesday, 1:50-1:58 p.m. — A medical call in the 1100 block of East Seminary Street.
Wednesday, 2:37-3:01 p.m. — An illegal burn at 207 Bowman Ave.
Wednesday, 3:14-3:19 p.m. — A medical call in the 1100 block of Harmon Avenue.
Wednesday, 8:56-9:22 p.m. — A medical call in the 3000 block of Golf Terrace.
Thursday, 4:45-4:55 a.m. — A medical call in the 1100 block of Fairchild Street.
Thursday, 4:47-5:16 a.m. — A medical call in the 500 block of Bryan Avenue.
Thursday, 6:05-6:14 a.m. — A medical call in the 900 block of Wakley Drive.
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