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Heard on: Salem Fire and Surrounding Fire, Police & EMS · 1/15/2026 09:53 AM
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I believe it's going to be the Boone Street overpass,
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I-57 for a male supposedly has a tripod or some sort of device that's not sure what he's doing with it or what's going on with it.
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Suspicious person seen near Boone Street overpass

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As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check on a possible suspicious situation near the Boone Street overpass in Salem, Illinois, where a male subject was reportedly standing with a tripod or similar device. The reason for his presence was uncertain and required verification.

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Boone St, Salem, IL 62881
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