Road rage incident follows child left alone in car, Maryville IL


A caller reported two children left alone in a red car near Walgreens on IL-162. The parent returned, then became involved in a road rage incident as another driver followed her recklessly northbound on Route 159.
Audio|Source: Collinsville, Maryville Police & Fire
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Transcript:
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two Walgreens, Maryville, Walgreens near 162 for a welfare check.
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Caller reported two children left in a red car,
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(number withheld).
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(number withheld).
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While I was still on the phone with the caller,
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the parent came out and started getting in the vehicle, unknown if she's still on scene or not.
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Dispatch, unit 2490 is enrapped, Chestnut.
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Square 2490 in route.
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5.27, OBB here out. Copy in route.
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2440 is on scene.
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Square 2440 on scene.
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And when you arrive, can you bring the stretcher in?
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10-4[1], bring the stretcher.
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For 27 information.
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To the other party on the line, this is now turning into a road rage incident.
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Both vehicles just pulled out, going northbound on 159.
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The caller that left the children in the vehicle, states it was a 10-year-old that she left in the car for two minutes.
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She stated that the caller, (name withheld), is now following her recklessly, beating up 159.
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Ten-four, can you just have the caller pull over an apartment and then I'll meet with them so they're not dragging on a disturbance?
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Ten-four, I'm trying that she's not wanting to meet with officers.
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294, copy and assignment?
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Last known vote for you.
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Okay.
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Goals are on Glen Crossing. Is there a Glen unit in the area?
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Glen Crossing westbound from 159?
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159-270. 10-4[1].
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The caller is in a red car and the first caller is in a black sedan following her.
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Do we have a direction on Glen Crossing?
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Location mentioned:
Near IL-162, Maryville, IL 62062
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