Police stop DUI suspect on I-57 found unfounded, Mendota IL
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As discussed during the dispatch call, police units responded to reports of a possible driver under the influence on I-57 near mileposts 284–285 involving a white Dodge truck. The vehicle was later stopped by Mendota Police near 15th Street and Lincoln Avenue, but the report was determined to be unfounded.
Audio|Heard on: Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam Counties Law Enforcement
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Transcript:
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This is unit troop five DUI[1], I-57 northbound milepost 285.
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This is unit troop five DUI[1], I-57 southbound milepost 284.
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White Dodge dually, white Dodge dually.
00:17
Make your own case, Maple Leaf troop five, Pontiac KFD (number withheld).
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Red pickup truck,
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(name withheld) Mendota.
00:42
Vehicle stopped by Mendota, near 15th Street and Lincoln Avenue, unfounded.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
DUI: Operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or other substances.
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Location mentioned:
15th St & Lincoln Ave, Mendota, IL 61342
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