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Emergency Incidents
Truck hits deer, debris damages state vehicle
Traffic
US-18, Algona, IA 50511
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a deer in the westbound lane near a highway area by local businesses. A truck apparently struck the deer, which was thrown into a DOT vehicle and caused damage. The semi truck involved reportedly did not stop.
73-year-old woman falls with back and leg pain
Medical Emergency
E Call St, Algona, IA 50511
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was dispatched to a location near East Call Street in Algona for a reported 73-year-old woman who fell and was complaining of back and leg pain behind a building.
Person reports harassment at law center
Disturbance
W State St, Algona, IA 50511
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller requested that someone go to a local law enforcement center to speak with an officer about a possible harassment issue.
Fishing gear and items stolen from garage area
Theft Report
E Oak St, Algona, IA 50511
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller requested to speak with an officer about a possible theft of fishing poles and other items from beside a garage near East Oak Street in Algona.
87-year-old male fell with road rash in Algona
Medical Emergency
Irvington Rd, Algona, IA 50511
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance crews were sent to check on an 87-year-old man who reportedly fell and had road rash near a lodge on Kirby Road south of town in Algona. The location was initially reported as Irvington Road but was later clarified to be on Kirby Road.
Officer checks intoxicated man sleeping in parked car
Substance Use
N Dodge St, Algona, IA 50511
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer contacted an apparently intoxicated man in a white Subaru in a back parking lot near 28th and Iowa. The man reportedly said he was going to sleep in the vehicle, which was registered to a man in Algona.
Officer checks heating building after door found open
Suspicious Activity
N Dodge St, Algona, IA 50511
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer checked the Albany Point heating building after a garage door was found open, closed the door, and did not find anyone inside.
Pregnant woman vomiting blood at One Stop in Algona
Medical Emergency
S Phillips St, Algona, IA 50511
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was dispatched to a business in Algona for a 21-year-old pregnant woman who was reportedly vomiting blood and had stomach pain. Hospital staff were to be pre-notified about the incoming patient.
Driver stopped after swerving on 210th Street
Traffic
210th St, Algona, IA 50511
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on the (number withheld) block of 210th Street after a male driver was reportedly driving all over the road. The driver exited the vehicle, officers gave commands, and additional units responded to the scene.
Report of gunfire involving truck with spotlight
Weapons
S Wooster St & E Kennedy St, Algona, IA 50511
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of possible gunfire south of town. A caller said a vehicle with a spotlight was firing a gun, and officers later found a silver pickup at a residence near East Kennedy Street and South Wooster Street. The registered owner admitted there were guns and a spotlight in the truck but denied shooting, and officers observed several people moving items from the truck into a garage.
Car reported driving without headlights on North Jones
Traffic
N Jones St, Algona, IA 50511
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a traffic complaint about a white car traveling north on North Jones St with no lights on. A license plate was run and a related case number was referenced.
Traffic stop at Highways 18 and 169 in Algona
Traffic
US-18 & US-169, Algona, IA 50511
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Highway 18 and Highway 169 involving a vehicle with a specific license plate. The officer noted prior records on the individual and later indicated the situation was under control.
Man struggling to mount bicycle near Dairy Queen
Medical Emergency
E Nebraska St, Algona, IA 50511
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a man having significant difficulty getting on his bicycle near the Dairy Queen area. The caller was unsure if the issue was medical or drug related. The man was last seen near the Carnegie lawn and then heading down an alley past a nearby office, and officers checked the area.
Traffic stop for vehicle with no tail lights
Traffic
Universal Diagonal St & E Linden St, Algona, IA 50511
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near Linden Street and Diagonal Street in Algona. A vehicle license plate was checked, and the driver received a warning for no tail lights.
Ambulance requested for patient transfer to Mason City
Medical Emergency
S Phillips St, Algona, IA 50511
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible need for an ambulance and paramedic to assist with a patient transfer from a hospital in Algona to Mason City.
Unruly person at courthouse sheriff’s office
Disturbance
N Hall St, Algona, IA 50511
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to respond to an unruly customer reported on the second floor of the courthouse at the sheriff's office in Algona.
Elderly woman confused and disruptive at Subway
Medical Emergency
S Phillips St, Algona, IA 50511
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a Subway restaurant for a possible medical or behavioral emergency involving an elderly woman who appeared confused and was yelling and cursing at staff and customers.
Gas line struck and leaking on East Poplar Street
Fire
E Poplar St, Algona, IA 50511
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported gas line leak near East Poplar Street after a utility crew apparently struck a gas line. The leak could be smelled and heard, with no injuries reported. Traffic control was discussed and nearby houses may need to be evacuated. A separate call involved an elderly woman appearing confused inside a nearby Subway restaurant.
Semi reported swerving on Highway 18 near Algona
Traffic
N Main St, Algona, IA 50511
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a semi truck with a green grain hauler driving recklessly near the four corners and North Main in Algona. The truck was reportedly swerving and had gone off the road multiple times while traveling eastbound on Highway 18. The caller later turned off near an animal clinic and stopped following the truck.
