What caused the disturbance at the Vandalia hotel?

A disturbance began when a woman refused to leave the hotel after an argument, leading to physical altercations with a man and a police officer.

Why was a Signal 99 called in Vandalia?

A Signal 99 was called to request county-wide police backup due to a large crowd gathering and the escalating nature of the hotel disturbance.

Were there any injuries reported from the Vandalia hotel incident?

Neighbors expressed shock that nobody was seriously injured, though the altercation involved fighting with guests and officers.

Home / Crime and Justice / Signal 99 Called: Vandalia Hotel Disturbance Leads to Arrests

Signal 99 Called: Vandalia Hotel Disturbance Leads to Arrests

5 Jan

•

Summary

A woman was removed from a hotel after an argument escalated into a physical altercation.
Two individuals were arrested after allegedly assaulting an officer during the disturbance.
A large crowd gathered, prompting a county-wide call for police backup.

Signal 99 Called: Vandalia Hotel Disturbance Leads to Arrests

Two individuals are in custody following a chaotic disturbance Saturday night at the Hawthorne Suites Hotel in Vandalia. Police were initially dispatched to the location around 11 p.m. on January 3rd due to reports of disorderly conduct. The situation rapidly escalated when a woman, asked to leave after an argument, began fighting with another guest and then a responding officer.

When officers attempted to arrest the woman, a man reportedly joined the fray, allegedly attacking an officer as well. The escalating conflict drew a large crowd of onlookers, prompting responding officers to issue a "Signal 99," a county-wide call for backup.

Residents nearby described hearing a prolonged and intense argument, with one neighbor expressing profound shock that no one sustained serious injuries given the severity of the situation. Both individuals are now being held in the Montgomery County Jail.