Gunshots heard near Hill Top Dr amid potential poaching, Hardin IL


Caller near Hilltop Drive, Hardin, reports hearing at least three gunshots. There is a possibility of illegal hunting activity in the area during shotgun season. Officers were advised to contact conservation authorities for further investigation.
Audio|Source: Jerseyville City Police / EMS
01:23
Transcript:
00:00
You can't see to respond down to the area near Hilltop Drive.
00:08
That's near Hilltop Drive.
00:11
That's near Hilltop Drive.
00:18
Lieutenant Boards,
00:20
Gentlemen that lives there, there's somebody up in the area shooting for at least three gunshots.
00:28
A lot of time they were poachers here up in the area. I think that's what they do now.
00:38
What town is hilltop driving?
00:43
It's technically considered Hardin, but you go to the top back downhill and get the first road to the right there at the top of the road.
00:52
Ten for my planar contact, contact conservation, left in there.
00:57
I think there might be potential poaching situation as well.
01:03
Jim.
01:09
This use shotgun season.
01:16
Yeah, it's kind of what I was thinking too, but since he's saying about poachers being up there last time, but you let constipation know just in case.
Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
Near Hill Top Dr Rd, Hardin, IL 62047
Correct
Incorrect