Man possibly suicidal after consuming alcohol near Principia College, Elsah IL

Medical Emergency

Reported: 11/9/2025 09:53 PM

Oakwood Dr, Elsah, IL 62028

Emergency services responded to a report of a 34-year-old man near Principia College on Oakwood Drive who was possibly suicidal after consuming isopropyl alcohol. Deputies and ambulance were dispatched to the location to provide assistance.

Audio|Source: Jerseyville City Police / EMS

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Transcript:

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Attention, J.C.

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Chamberlain South Unit.

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Please respond to Oakwood Drive in Elsah just across from Principia College for a 34-year-old male subject,

00:12

suicidal. Deputies are in her out.

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Attention, J.C.

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Chamberlainville and South Unit, please respond to Oakwood Drive and Elsah just across from Principia.

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For a 35-year-old male subject who is suicidal,

00:28

belief who had consumed, isopropyl alcohol, deputies are en route.

00:33

Jersey County 911[1] at one time on page 2356.

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You're going to be en route to Oakwood Drive and Elsah for reference to a possible suicidal subject.

00:47

It's going to be one of the Principia Houses.

00:53

Got an address?

00:57

I don't have the exact numerics, the security officer's going to meet us there.

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Tell us which house it is.

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Yeah,

01:08

yeah, Ralph, 16-hour roll.

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Engineering Fire Department Medical Call.

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Please respond to Oakwood Drive and Elsah across from Principia College for a 34-year-old male subject, possibly suicidal.

01:32

Ambulance and deputies are en route.

01:34

Engineering Fire Department Medical Call.

01:36

Please respond Oakwood Drive in Elsah, across from Principia College.

01:43

35-year-old male subject, possibly suicidal.

01:47

Ambulance and deputies are en route.

01:49

The county council on page 2357.

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[1]

911: 911 hang-up / disconnect

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Oakwood Dr, Elsah, IL 62028

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