Westville Police Department, Westville Illinois

*** Update ***

Individual has been identified and located. Thank you to everyone who responded.

Westville Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying the individual below in reference to a Retail Theft. If you recognize the individual, please contact us.

Thank you.

For immediate Release: 11-15-23
Subject: Scam phone calls
From: Chief Justin Varvel

Westville Police Department was recently made aware of incidents involving subjects imitating police officers during phone calls to local residents. The caller(s) identify themselves as a Westville Police Officer and state to the resident that they must provide personally sensitive information, or money, otherwise they will be arrested. The phone number that appears during the calls shows as that of Westville Police Department and the caller(s) are even identifying themselves as officers that currently or previously worked for Westville Police Department by name(s) that local residents may be familiar with.

If you or someone you know receives a call like this and are suspicious as to the nature of the call, hang up. If a Westville Police Department officer needs to speak with you, they will do so in person, and will never request money. If the calls continue, please hang up and contact police.

*** UPDATED***

Owner located and returned. Thank you.

Visitor overnight. Please contact us if you know them.

Information regarding Fireworks at Zamberletti Park this evening. 9-3-23.

Please plan to arrive early as parking is very limited around Zamberletti Park. You may need to drop off your party, then park several blocks away and walk.

Weese Pkwy. ( street in between Westville Junior High School and Zamberletti Park) will close at approximately 5:00 p.m.

Moses Ave. ( street between Zamberletti Park and Dollar General) will close at approximately 8:15 p.m.

We anticipate the closure to end at approximatley 9:00 p.m.

Please obey all restricted parking areas, they are in place for safety, and traffic flow.

PLEASE PLAN TO ARRIVE EARLY AND ANTICIPATE THE NEED TO WALK SEVERAL BLOCKS.

Thank you.

***Concert at Zamberletti Park on 9-2-23***

Information regarding road closures, traffic pattern changes, and parking.

E. Williams St. between Washington and Jefferson will close at approximately 2:00 p.m.

Weese Pkwy. between Moses and E. Williams St. will close to through traffic at approximately 2:00 p.m. to allow for Golf Cart/UTV parking during the concert.

For through traffic from Moses Ave. please use the connecting road behind Westville Junior High School to Madison St.

For those looking for vehicle parking, we encourage you to park at Judith Giacoma School located at 200 S. Walnut St. A shuttle will provide transportation to and from Zamberletti Park.

Visitors may also use the lot at the Northeast corner of E. Main and Jefferson to park. This is approximately 2 blocks from Zamberletti Park.

For handicapped visitors there will be a handicapped parking area on Moses Ave. near the basketball courts. An additional handicapped area will be located on E. Williams just West of Washington St.

Please be advised that parking restrictions are in place and will be enforced.

Visitor today. Please contact us if you kmow them.

Due to the excessive heat forecast for today the concert at Latoz Hardware scheduled for tonight, "An Evening On The Rooftop" with Logan Kirby, has been canceled. The sceduled road closure has also been canceled.

We encourage everyone to still attend the Westville Area Fire Protection District fish fry at St. Mary's. This will be inside the old gym in the air conditioning.

*** Road Closure Notification ***

When: Friday August 25, 2023

Duration: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Purpose of Closure: Event

On Friday August 25, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Westville Police Department will be closing a one block section of E. Short St. extending from N. State St. to Washington St. to allow for the concert at Latoz Hardware " An Evening on the Rooftop" with Logan Kirby.

For anyone attending the Westville Area Fire Protection District fish fry at St. Mary's Church, you may access the concert by walking down the alley between City Hall and Westville Police Department.

Visitor overnight. Please contact us if you know them.

Captain Wahlfeldt thought he should join in the first day of school picture trend. He is excited to see all the kids!!

Westville School District is proud to introduce new school resource officer, Captain Robert Wahlfeldt. Captain Wahlfeldt will be serving at each school, each day throughout the year and will quickly become a familiar face to our school community. It's a Safe Day to be a Tiger!

Visitor this evening. Let us know if you recognize them.

Zamberletti Park will be closed today due to damage from last nights storm. This is needed so employees can remove downed tree's, power poles, and assess all playground equipment to ensure it is safe. We hope to have it open again for this weekend. We will notify everyone when the park will open again. Please share this to help get the word out.

Posting Date: June 22,2023
Position: Entry level Police Officer (Full-time)

Required Qualifications:
Must be at least 21 years of age

Possess valid FOID

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid Drivers License

No Felony Conviction or misdemeanors as identified in the Illinois Police Training Act (50 ILCS 705 et seq.) or a crime involving moral turpitude.

Successful completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Officers training course as prescribed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.

Must reside within Vermilion County, Illinois.

Must pass background, medical, psyche exams.

Must be in good standing with current department or have left previous department in good standing.

Salary/Benefits:

Probationary officer : $24.56/hr. $51,085/yr.

Non probationary officer: $25.56/hr. $53,165/yr.

Family Health insurance 100% covered by employer

Dental/Vision plans available

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Pension

11 holidays + 1 floating holiday per year

5 personal days per year

Vacation

The Patrol Officer is a uniform position and is sworn to enforce all laws and ordinances for which the Department is responsible; to protect the lives and property of all persons; and to maintain peace and order within the Village of Westville. The Patrol Officer must frequently act without direct supervision and must exercise independent discretion in meeting emergencies. The Patrol Officer’s work involves an element of personal danger and is subject to assignment to shifts and types of duty according to the needs of the Department. The Patrol Officer is routinely assigned to uniform patrol, but may receive other assignment’s at the discretion of the Chief of Police.

Applicants may email resumes to [email protected]. The Village of Westville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.

***UPDATE***

Owner located and returned. Thank you.

Visitor this morning. Please contact us if you know them.

Since 2017 Westville Police Department has offered free prescription drug disposal through a medication drop box located at Westville City Hall. This has allowed us to safely dispose of over 1,000 pounds of prescription drugs that may have ended up in the wrong hands, or in our water supply.

After receiving our second drop box through a grant a few months ago, we are now offering another convenient location to drop off unused or expired prescription medications. This additional drop box is located at the Westville Public Library, and is available during business hours.

Please help us continue to keep these medications off the street and out of our water.

Parents, this is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. There are plenty of toys in the park for your children to climb, roofs are not one of them.

***UPDATE***

Owner located and returned. Thank you.

Another visitor today. Please let us know if you recognize them.

***UPDATE***

Owner located and returned, thank you.

Visitor this morning. Please let us know if you recognize them.

Reminder of the golf cart inspection today from 9-12 at the village garage at Zamberletti Park. We will need the golf cart present so all equipment can be inspected.

Reminder of golf cart inspections tomorrow morning 9-12 at Zamberletti park.

Annual Golf Cart Registration

Saturday April 29 and Saturday May 6 from 9 to noon at Zamberletti Park.

If you have registered a cart within the past year, please bring valid proof of insurance and $25 registration fee.

If you are registering a new cart, please bring photo ID, valid insurance card, and $25 registration fee.

Cash, check, or credit card accepted.

*** UPDATE ***

Owner located and returned. Thank you

Visitor this morning. Please contact us if you know them.

*** UPDATE***
Owner located and returned thank you.

Visitor this morning. Please contact us if you know them.

For Immediate Release

April 15, 2023

On the evening of April 14. 2023 at approximately 10:42 p.m. Westville Police Department was dispatched to the 300 block of South St. in Westville for a report of a disturbance with shots fired. Upon arrival officers located the suspect, a 22 year old white male from Hoopeston, in a vehicle attempting to leave the scene. The suspect was taken into custody without incident and a firearm was located on his person.

During the investigation it was discovered that at least two shots were fired. There were no injuries reported during this incident.

Westville Police Department received assistance from the following agencies, Vermilion County Sheriff's Department, Tilton Police Department, Catlin Police Department, Illinois State Police, Illinois State Police Crime Scene Services.

Chief David Booe

Westville Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in identifying the suspect below from a theft at the Dollar General on 4-10-23. If you recognize the suspect please contact us at 217-267-2131. If you would like to remain anonymous please contact Crime Stoppers at 217-446-TIPS.

A suspect approached the Westville Police station this morning and left some sugary goodness that our officers are sure to enjoy. Westville Police Department wishes everyone a safe and Happy Easter.

Annual Golf Cart Registration

Saturday April 29 and Saturday May 6 from 9 to noon at Zamberletti Park.

If you have registered a cart within the past year, please bring valid proof of insurance and $25 registration fee.

If you are registering a new cart, please bring photo ID, valid insurance card, and $25 registration fee.

Cash, check, or credit card accepted.

For Immediate Release
March 18, 2023

At approximately 12:25 a.m. today, Westville Police Department was dispatched to 312 S. State St. in Westville for a report of shots fired in the area. The location of the call is a parking lot directly across IL. Rt. 1 from Sophia Stefani’s Tavern. While responding, a Westville officer witnessed a vehicle leaving the parking lot at a high rate of speed with no lights on and attempted to initiate a traffic stop on the vehicle. The vehicle fled from the officer and a pursuit was initiated. The pursuit continued North on IL Rt. 1 into Tilton, eventually ending when the vehicle lost control while attempting to negotiate the entrance ramp onto I74 Eastbound. The vehicle came to a rest in the ditch and the occupants fled, but were apprehended by officers and fi****ms were recovered.
A short time later, officers were notified that a vehicle had arrived at the Village Pantry gas station in Georgetown, IL containing at least two subjects with gunshot wounds, possibly stemming from the incident at 312 S. State. The subjects were transported to a local hospital, their condition is unknown at this time.
It is unknown at this time if the vehicle involved in the pursuit was involved in the shooting incident.
Westville Police Department is currently investigating these incident’s with assistance from Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department, and Illinois State Police. Anyone who may have information to please contact Vermilion County Sheriff’s Department at 217-442-4080, and ask for the investigation’s department. No further statement will be issued at this time.

Chief David Booe

*** UPDATE ***

Owner located and returned

Visitor this evening, please let us know if you recognize them.

***Update***

Owner located and retured home. Thank you.

Visitor today. Please let us know if you recognize them.

***Message from Westville Gas and Water***

Please share and contact family or frie ds who may not have access to social media.

WE HAVE RECEIVED COMMUNICATION TO VOLUNTARILY CONSERVE NATURAL GAS THROUGH MONDAY DECEMBER 26, 2022 (dates subject to change)
** TIPS **
Insulate windows—caulking/weather-stripping, insulated curtains.
Turn thermostat down—A couple of degrees makes a big difference.
Change/clean air filters
Schedule your furnace man for routine maintenance.

*** Update***

Owner located and returned, Thank you!

Friendly visitor this morning. Please contact us if you know them.

Another friendly visitor with us today. Please let contact us if you know them.

Update on Haz-mat situation.

Fire Dept and Haz-mat have given the all clear. Residents can return home and traffic can resume on Rt.1.

Thank you to ever one who provided assistance.

Update on Haz-mat situation

Haz-mat crews are on scene and working to stop any further leaks and make the area safe for residents to return home. We expect to know more within the hour and will update as we know.

Due to a Hazardous Materials situation on State Rt.1 (Georgetown Rd.) just South of Lyons Rd. State Rt. 1 is closed at this time. All traffic is being diverted off of Rt. 1 at Lyons and Kelly Ave.

An evacuation of residents is taking place in the immediate area.

Please avoid this area, no traffic will be allowed.

We will update as the situation progresses. Haz-mat teams and Fire departments are on scene.

If you are planning to attend fireworks at Zamberletti Park, or other events in town, please find alternate routes away from this area.