Wrong-way SUV reported on Route 38 westbound

Heard on: DeKalb IL Law Dispatch Group Calls

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Westbound 38 from the east county line.

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Westbound 38 from the east county line.

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It's a small black SUV, white plastic.

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It was driving the opposite way of traffic.

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924, are you anywhere near that on the 2nd one?

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Sorry, are you saying put me on that 38? You were 70, 10-4.

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DeKalb County, 34, is animal control on.

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34, they haven't come on duty on the air.

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We can try giving them a call.

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Affirmative, there's a dog in the residence.

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So if they can't come here, come on and appreciate their assistance.

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930, traffic stop.

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930.

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Elm South of Preserve, Elm South of Preserve, (number withheld), (number withheld).

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Copy,

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you're saying traffic stop.

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We're in the 38 piece, 38 piece,

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white box plate.

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(number withheld), white box plate.

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Number 70, 10-4.

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They're still rolling westbound.

8/19/2026 06:24 AM

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IL-38 & E County Line Rd, Maple Park, IL 60151

Wrong-way SUV reported on Route 38 westbound

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As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible wrong-way driver in a small black SUV with temporary white plates traveling westbound on Route 38 near the east county line. Units later note the vehicle still moving westbound as traffic enforcement and other calls continue in the area.

Wrong-way SUV reported on Route 38 westbound

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