Fireworks likely cause of loud sound near Burroughs Ave, Collinsville IL
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Disorderly ConductAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of a loud sound near Burroughs Ave that was initially thought to be a gunshot or explosion. The caller mentioned hearing it once and noticing a smoky smell. After checking the area, officers did not find anything unusual. The sound was later determined to have likely come from fireworks.
Audio|Heard on: Madison IL Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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The area near Burroughs Ave for a very loud sound. Caller said (name withheld) just heard the sound one time.
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It sounded like either a gunshot or an explosion.
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Unknown where it came from.
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(Name withheld) is outside and reports a smell of smoke.
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Nothing seen.
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Checking the area.
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I've been checking the area since it was created.
00:20
I'm not locating anything that (name withheld) wanted me to meet with.
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Negative.
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10-4.
00:24
I'll check the surrounding area, not locating anything.
00:28
Be in service.
00:29
Copy.
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228 information.
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Go ahead.
00:32
There's a firework.
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It went off a couple minutes after we initiated this stop.
00:37
Do you want to add that in the comments?
00:38
Copy.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Burroughs Ave, Collinsville, IL 62234
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