Driver possibly suicidal on Columbus St observed by police, Ottawa IL


Police received a report about a driver who may be suicidal. The vehicle is a green Honda sedan seen southbound on Columbus Street near I-80. Authorities have been asked to check the driver's condition.
Audio|Source: La Salle County Sheriff and Fire Departments
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Transcript:
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12, make your own case for a suicidal subject going southbound on Columbus, passing I-80 at 155.
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Illinois 28 of Frank John 99094, clear valid to an Eric VanderVell, out of streeter on a green 2000 Honda sedan.
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The vehicle does have a gray bumper on it.
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Stop the vehicle and check the welding.
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Mr. Stark is Sheridan on a red 2013 Ford today and no 20,000 attached.
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Cover.
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Attention with South County units, make your own case to the societal subject.
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Attention in the South County units, make your own case, suicidal subject.
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Last seen Southbound on Columbus, passing high 80.
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Illinois 28, Frank John 99094, clear valid to an Eric T.
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Vanderveld on a streeter on a green 2000 Honda sedan.
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The vehicle does have a gray bumper on the front.
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Stop the vehicle, check the well-being.
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13-10-4[1].
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Oh, go ahead.
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Subject in possession of any weapons or do we know anything more about the nature of the 136?
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Unknown at this time, he is possible to UI as well.
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Unknown weapons.
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36, 10-8[2].
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-4: Acknowledgement (OK)
[2]
10-8: In Service
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Location mentioned:
Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350
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