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May 4, 2026
The anticipated construction on the bridge located at 5900 S. Archer Rd. has begun. This will obviously cause congestion on the main road as well as an anticipated increase on the residential streets. Currently it appears that Archer Rd. has been reduced to one lane in each di...
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Apr 28, 2026
Summit Police Department Offers Condolences to Chicago Police Department The Summit Police Department is deeply saddened to learn of the tragic loss of Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. We extend our heartfelt condole...
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Apr 22, 2026
Stay Safe This Spring: Be Aware of Scammers! As the weather warms up in Summit, we want to remind our residents to stay vigilant against scammers who may try to take advantage of you. This time of year, we often see an increase in ruse burglaries, home improvement scams, and c...
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Apr 22, 2026
Beginning May 2nd, 2026 through May 14th, 2026, the Summit Police Department will be conducting special patrols to target speed infractions and officers will be enforcing posted speed limits. We urge our community residents and visitors to slow down and drive safe – ...
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Created Apr 13, 2026 / Updated Apr 28, 2026
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week The Summit Police Department would like to take a moment to acknowledge and express our deepest gratitude to our dedicated dispatchers who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our community safe. This week, we celebrate Nation...
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Arrest
Apr 3, 2026
On April 2, 2026 at approximately 2:00 PM El Paso Police arrested Keri Hilding for a Violation of a Protection Order. Hilding was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Woodford County Jail. * All subjects are presumed innocent until found guilty in a ...
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Arrest
Created Apr 3, 2026 / Updated Apr 4, 2026
On March 9, 2026, at approximately 11:09 PM, El Paso Police arrested Andrea Hamilton at 565 W. Main St. Hamilton was wanted on a warrant for indirect civil contempt for failing to appear at court, Hamilton was transported to the Woodford County Jail without inc...
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Broadcast
Mar 30, 2026
Summit Police and Fire are on scene of a single car accident. Located in the 6400 block of south bound Harlem. Crews are working to clear the roadway. Please use caution with our emergency personnel out on foot in the roadway. Adjust your travel accordingly. Thank you fo...
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Created Mar 30, 2026 / Updated Apr 13, 2026
Summit Police responded to Argo High School after the dispatch center received an automated call of an “active threat” at the school. The school resource officer was contacted and out of an abundance of caution a lock down was initiated. Officers cleared the school in search o...
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Created Mar 27, 2026 / Updated Apr 10, 2026
Update: Dog reunited with owner. Thank you all for your assistance. Found Dog Alert! A brown Yorkie-looking dog was found near the high school and is currently being cared for at the Summit Police Department. The good news is that the dog is microchipped, and we'r...
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