Plainfield Township, IL – A mental health crisis in a Plainfield Township neighborhood led to a temporary shelter-in-place order and school bus delays this afternoon before deputies were able to safely resolve the situation.
According to the Will County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched around 3:15 p.m. to the 23300 block of Grinton Drive after reports of an individual experiencing a mental health crisis. Upon arrival, deputies established a perimeter and requested nearby schools to delay bus drop-off and pickup in the area of Grinton Avenue and Lily Cache Road. Authorities also issued a brief shelter-in-place order for the surrounding community.
Deputies made contact with the individual outside the residence, the sheriff’s office reported. After several minutes of conversation, the person complied with deputies’ requests and was transported to a local hospital for evaluation. The shelter-in-place was lifted after about seven minutes.
The Will County Sheriff’s Office commended the swift actions of responding deputies and the Plainfield Township Fire Department, while also thanking residents for their patience and cooperation.
No injuries were reported, and law enforcement confirmed that there was no ongoing threat to the public.
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