Police News, Fire News, and other Safety-Related News
In addition to extra officers working to help direct traffic and assist pedestrians crossing the roadways during the annual 4th of July fireworks celebration, the St. Charles Police Department also will have additional patrols out specifically seeking impaired motorists.
The St. Charles Police Department conducted additional traffic enforcement over the weekend preceding Memorial Day and had additional officers working on Memorial Day itself. These extra patrols were held in conjunction with the nationwide Click It or Ticket/Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement effort. The St. Charles Police joined other state and local law enforcement agencies across Illinois with their effort.
During the mobilization, St. Charles Police:
On June 5th, 2021 at 3:46 PM Officers were dispatched to a report of a stabbing outside of an apartment building in the 1400 block of S. 14th Street. Upon arrival, officers encountered the victim, a 38-year-old male, who had sustained an apparent stab wound to the neck. Officers also encountered the suspect, who was identified as:
Randy L. Wilson
66-Years-Old
St. Charles, IL
The St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting water main flushing at The Prairie Centre Clubhouse – 2049 Marlowe Boulevard, Friday May 21, 2021. The test will begin at approximately 1:00 P.M. and finish by 2:00 P.M. the same day.
The St. Charles Police Department worked in conjunction with the state of Illinois to bring awareness and conduct enforcement regarding distracted driving and the crashes that often directly result from drivers not focusing on the road.
During the month-long campaign that took place at various times and dates across both the morning and evening, the St. Charles Police wrote:
The St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting water main flushing at Building 7B, 333 S 1st Street Wednesday May 19, 2021. The test will begin at approximately 9:00 A.M. and finish by 10:00 A.M. the same day.
The St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting water main flushing at 2790 W. Main, Tuesday, May 18, 2021. The test will begin at approximately 9:00 A.M. and finish by 10:00 A.M. the same day.
*** UPDATE MISSING PERSON HAS BEEN FOUND ***
The St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting water main flushing at Building 7B, 333 S 1st Street Monday, April 19, 2021. The test will begin at approximately 7:30 A.M. and finish by 8:30 A.M. the same day.
The St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting Hydrant Flow Testing at 1825 Lincoln Highway on Thursday, April 15, 2021. The test will begin at approximately 10:00 A.M. and finish by 12:00 P.M. the same day. Residents may experience rust in the water during or immediately after the testing procedure. The water is safe; however you may want to refrain from doing laundry until the water is clear.
