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Emergency Incidents
Car hits deer at South Fifth and Greene Street
Traffic
Greene St & S 5th St, Adel, IA 50003
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible car versus deer crash near South Fifth Street and Greene Street. A blue pickup truck was involved and was reported off the roadway, while the deer remained in the eastbound left lane as a traffic hazard.
Traffic stop on wanted gray Hyundai Elantra
Traffic
Adel, IA 50003
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a gray Hyundai Elantra believed to be wanted by police in West Des Moines. The stop occurred near the scales by I-115, and the vehicle’s license plate information was corrected to a plate from Beecher, Ohio.
Reckless pickup blocking traffic on Interstate 80
Traffic
Interstate 80, Adel, Iowa 50003, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible reckless driver in a red pickup truck traveling westbound on Interstate 80 near mile marker 106, reportedly unable to stay in its lane and trying to block other vehicles from passing.
Dump truck drives car off road on I-80 eastbound
Traffic
Interstate 80, Adel, Iowa 50003, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a red cab dump truck driving recklessly on I-80 eastbound near mile marker 113, reportedly forcing the reporting party off the road into a ditch. Units were advised to make their own case if the truck is located.
Dump truck forces driver off I-80 into ditch
Traffic
Interstate 80, Adel, Iowa 50003, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a red cab dump truck allegedly drove another vehicle off Interstate 80 eastbound near Exit 113 and into a ditch. Units are asked to look for the truck and make their own case if located.
Man seen looking into house windows on Old Portland Rd
Suspicious Activity
Old Portland Rd, Adel, IA 50003
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible prowler near Old Portland Road. A neighbor’s camera reportedly captured a man looking into a woman’s windows on multiple occasions, and the caller has copies of the video. The incident is not currently in progress.
Man caught on video looking into house windows
Suspicious Activity
Old Portland Rd, Adel, IA 50003
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible prowler near Old Portland Road in Adel. A neighbor’s cameras captured video of a man looking into windows, and the caller has copies of the video. The incident is not currently in progress.
Man seen looking into windows on Old Portland Road
Suspicious Activity
Old Portland Rd, Adel, IA 50003
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible prowler near Old Portland Road. A neighbor’s cameras reportedly captured a man looking into the reporting party’s windows on multiple occasions, and the reporting party has a copy of the video. The incident is not currently in progress.
Welfare check after elevator phone activation
Welfare Check
S 10th St, Adel, IA 50003
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a welfare check at the Adel Library on South Tenth Street after an elevator phone activation, with no contact made with the person involved.
Welfare check at library after elevator call
Medical Emergency
S 10th St, Adel, IA 50003
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check at a library near South Tenth Street in Adel after an elevator phone activation, with no contact made with the person.
Stalled sedan blocking Greene and Nile intersection
Traffic
Greene St & Nile Kinnick Dr S, Adel, IA 50003
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible stalled small maroon sedan blocking or affecting traffic at the intersection of Green Street and Nile in Adel, Iowa.
Stalled maroon sedan blocking intersection
Traffic
Greene St & Nile Kinnick Dr S, Adel, IA 50003
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible stalled small maroon sedan in the intersection of Green Street and Nile in Adel, Iowa.
Traffic stop at Van Fossen Lane and Greene Street
Traffic
Van Fossen Ln & Greene St, Adel, IA 50003
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop near Van Fossen Lane and Greene Street involving a vehicle with an Iowa license plate.
Pellet found in dog kennel after suspected shooting
Weapons
260th St, Adel, IA 50003
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller at a rural residence on 260th Street reported finding a pellet in a dog kennel and believes someone may have been shooting her dogs. The caller says she does not own a pellet gun and reports this has happened before.
Pellet found in kennel; caller fears dogs were shot
Weapons
260th St, Adel, IA 50003
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported finding a pellet (possibly from a pellet gun) under leaves in a dog kennel and believes someone may be shooting at her dogs; incident reported near 260th Street and noted as having happened before.
Reckless semi reported on I-80 near mile marker 99
Traffic
Interstate 80, Adel, Iowa 50003, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a report of a blue semi truck pulling a silver or white enclosed trailer driving recklessly on I-80 eastbound near mile marker 99, reportedly leaving its lane, going onto the shoulder, and crossing the center line.
Welfare check finds poor living conditions at home
Medical Emergency
Indian Trail, Adel, IA 50003
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were sent to a home near Indian Trail for a welfare check after a home health nurse reported that a patient was not there and the living conditions were poor. Dispatch noted a prior fall call from October 23rd with transport to a hospital and no further contact since.
Loose husky with collar reported in neighborhood
Animal Complaint
Old Portland Rd, Adel, IA 50003
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a loose husky with a collar in a neighborhood near Old Portland Road. The dog may have come from farther away, and the caller was unsure if anyone in the area was responsible.
Welfare check at home with poor living conditions
Medical Emergency
Indian Trail, Adel, IA 50003
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were sent to a home near Indian Trail for a welfare check after a home health nurse reported that the patient was not there and the living conditions were poor. Radio traffic also mentioned a prior fall call in October where the patient was transported to a hospital.
Loose husky dog reported in Adel neighborhood
Other Non-Crime Event
Old Portland Rd, Adel, IA 50003
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a loose husky with a collar in a neighborhood near Old Portland Road. The caller did not recognize any nearby owners and believed the dog may have come from farther away.
