Willow Springs Police Department

Calls for Service

January 11

Officers assisted three separate callers with information. 

Officer Cronin responded to East Third for an open call and found everything secure.

January 12

While conducting security checks, Officer Gates found an open door on Park St. He notified the owner.

Officer Cronin responded to a commercial alarm at Coastal Energy. The key holder arrived, and officers cleared the building but found nothing disturbed.

January 13

Officer Hedlesten received a report of a careless and imprudent driver. He did not locate the vehicle.

Officer Cronin conducted security checks around town.

Officer Gates responded to an alarm call at the post office. He found everything secure.

January 14

Officers Barnhouse and Hocking investigated a non-injury accident that occurred on N. Center St near the intersection of N. Walnut St. The vehicle lost control on the snow-covered roadway and went off the left side of the road and struck the ditch. 

Officer Cronin assisted a vehicle that slid off the roadway until a wrecker arrived.

Officer Gates received multiple calls from a residence. Observation noted the subject at the home to possibly have an altered mental status. Officers contacted a relative and advised to seek medical assistance.

January 15

Officers Barnhouse and Hocking responded to a report of an individual calling the suicide hotline. He found the individual calm and refusing assistance. 

Officers McGinnis and Struble conducted security checks of local businesses.

January 16

Officer Barnhouse took a report of stealing from Dollar General store. At this time, the investigation is ongoing.

Officer's McGinnis, Hocking, Barnhouse & Struble responded to a domestic in progress. Investigation learned a verbal altercation only took place, and officers trespassed one party from the premises. No charges will be pending.

Officers assisted with seven separate calls for assistance or information. 

Officer McGinnis responded to West Fourth Street for a verbal domestic incident. He trespassed one party from the premises.

Officers McGinnis and Struble conducted security checks of local businesses.

January 17

Officers assisted with five separate calls for assistance or information. 

Sgt. Joby Hoopes responded to check the wellbeing of an individual on State Route 76 in regards to the person making suicidal threats. 

Officer Cronin conducted security checks of local businesses.