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One person dead following incident involving illegal fireworks in LaSalle County
A man in LaSalle County is dead following an incident involving illegal fireworks, according to the LaSalle County Sheriff's Department. Deputies responded to a call in the 3000 block of E 12th Road in Ottawa at approximately 12:26am Friday morning. The Utica Fire Department and EMS also responded to the scene. A 25-year-old man was transported to OSF St. Elizabeth Hospital in Ottawa where he later died due to injuries sustained from the accident. The victim's name has not been released at this time pending further investigation and notification of next of kin.
Man dead in Illinois following incident with illegal fireworks
LASALLE COUNTY, Ill. — A 25-year-old man is dead following an accident involving fireworks in Illinois, officials say. According to a press release from the LaSalle County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a residence in rural Ottawa around 12:30 a.m. on July 5 for "an incident involving illegal fireworks." EMS and Utica Fire officials also responded.
Missing rural Sheridan woman found safe
After four days of searching, a missing Sheridan woman was found safe on Sunday. Forty-year old Sarah Petritsch had been reported missing at 10 a.m. Wednesday, last seen between Leland and rural Sheridan. A LaSalle County Sheriff’s Department Press release said the 40-year-old woman is back with her family. Sheriff...
LaSalle County authorities searching for missing woman
LaSALLE COUNTY (25News Now) - Authorities in LaSalle County are searching for a woman missing since Wednesday morning. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office says 40-year-old Sarah F. Petritsch has been missing since 10 a.m. Wednesday from the 2900 block of North 4351st Road in Sheridan. The sheriff’s office says...
40-year-old LaSalle County woman reported missing
SHERIDAN, Ill. — A 40-year-old woman is missing in LaSalle County. The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office posted on social media Wednesday that Sarah Petritsch, of Sheridan, has been missing since 10 a.m. Wednesday. She is missing from the 2900 block of North 4351st Road. Her hair is in a shoulder length bob with a middle […]
LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Missing Woman
The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help locating a missing woman from Sheridan, Illinois. Sarah F Petritsch, 40, went missing at 10 AM on June 26, 2024, from the 2900 block of N. 4351st Road. Her hair is now a shoulder-length bob, with a middle part, and no bangs. According to the release from the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office, she is missing her left front tooth. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Sarah Petritsch, contact the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office at 815-433-2161, and choose option 6 or 8.
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