April 18 a Peotone Officer was dispatched to BP for the report of a traffic accident. Officer responded and spoke with involved parties, who relayed there were no injuries and minor damage. Parties advised they were going to exchange information and handle between themselves and did not wish for a police report.
April 21 a Peotone Officer, while attempting to stop a vehicle, had the vehicle flee the stop. Due to the offender’s erratic driving, the officer did not pursue to avoid damage or injury to any uninvolved motorists or pedestrians. Officer later spotted the vehicle on Corning and attempted to stop, when the vehicle fled from officer a second time. Officer followed for a brief time, due to offender resuming erratic driving. Officer terminated pursuing a traffic stop. Peotone Detective Division is continuing with investigation.
April 20 a Peotone Officer was requested to respond to McDonald’s to meet with complainant in reference to a counterfeit bill. Peotone Officer responded and spoke with complainant, who advised they have received a counterfeit bill for the second time in their drive-thru. Officer collected all pertinent information, counterfeit money, and description of vehicle/offender. Responding Officer completed initial report and Detective Division is continuing follow-up investigation.
April 22 Peotone Police were dispatched to the 100 block of First Street for the report of a dog bite. Upon the officer’s arrival, he spoke with complainant, who relayed while walking in the 100 block of North Street, on the 21st, they were bitten by a dog. The complainant had red marks and bruising, with no skin breakage apparent. Though the dog was tethered it was able to reach the sidewalk area. Peotone Officer spoke with owner of the dog, who advised dog is up-to-date on all vaccines and rabies. A Will County Animal Control Bite Report was completed and forwarded to Will County Animal Control. Owner was issued Village Ordinance Citations.