On July 11, at 9 p.m., Peotone Police were requested to meet with a complainant standing by at the police department in reference to a harassment complaint. The officer responded and met with the complainant, who advised they were being harassed via email and other electronic accounts by an ex. After hearing the complainant’s concerns, the officer supplied the complainant information on how to obtain an order of protection if they chose to do so.
On July 12, Peotone Police were notified of a disturbance on the side of the road in the 300 block of Harlem. The caller advised there was a couple fighting, and the male was trying to get the female in a white sports vehicle. While officers were enroute, the caller advised the subjects got in the vehicle and drove off. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate the vehicle.
On July 15, at approximately 3 a.m., Peotone Police were advised of two-to-three suspicious males in the park near the electrical boxes. Peotone Officers responded, identified, and spoke with the subjects, who were with Aqua doing a system check to verify the storms did not cause any problems.
On July 18, a Peotone Officer, while patrolling, was flagged down and advised there was a subject who had fallen in the construction area in the 100 block of Main Street. The Peotone Officer responded to the area and, while approaching, could see a male subject standing up. The officer made contact, inquired if he was injured, was advised he was not, and declined any medical attention. After assisting the male out of the construction terrain and up on a level flat surface, the male continued on his way.
Safety Tip
The Danger of Excessive Speeding: Speeding significantly increases the risk of accidents and severe injuries. Higher speeds reduce the driver’s reaction time and make it more difficult to control the vehicle. Always adhere to posted speed limits and drive safely. Peotone Police Officers are continuing added enforcement focusing on speeding, funded through a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation.