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Emergency Incidents
Person having seizure at La Quinta Inn and Suites
Medical Emergency
11th St NW, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible seizure at a hotel on 11th Street Northwest in Altoona, with responders directed to meet at the front desk.
Elderly woman falls and is conscious on scene
Medical Emergency
Hardwick Dr NW, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported fall involving an 80-year-old woman who was conscious and breathing near Hardwick Drive Northwest between Ludwig Lane Northwest and Findlay Drive Northwest.
Crash involving black Mercedes in Altoona
Traffic
2nd St NW, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a crash in Altoona involving a black Mercedes, with an officer following the vehicle to a location on Second Street Northwest.
Person found unconscious near 10th Avenue Northwest
Medical Emergency
10th Ave NW, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible unconscious person near 10th Avenue Northwest in Altoona, Iowa.
Disabled car on I-80 retrieved by private crew
Traffic
I-80 & US-65, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a disabled vehicle on westbound I-80 near mile marker 141.1. A tow was initially requested, but it was later canceled when a pickup truck and trailer arrived to retrieve the vehicle. The transcript also includes separate reports of a possible assault on hospital staff by a discharged patient and a brush fire near Euclid Avenue.
Officers assist with wanted person near hotel
Assault Report
1st Ave N, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded near a hotel on First Ave North in Altoona to assist with a wanted man who reportedly has a felony warrant for aggravated assault causing serious injury. The subject was described as a white male with a valid warrant from Polk County and noted violent tendencies.
Person fell at apartment complex in Altoona
Medical Emergency
8th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were dispatched to a possible fall at an apartment complex on 8th Street Southeast in Altoona.
Female with fainting and hot sweats at casino hotel
Medical Emergency
Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a hotel room at Prairie Meadows for a reported sick woman who was conscious and breathing but had fainted and was sweating. EMS was requested for the possible medical emergency.
Person experiencing abdominal pain at Prairie Meadows
Medical Emergency
Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was dispatched for a possible abdominal pain medical issue at a location near Prairie Meadows Drive in Altoona, Iowa.
Man experiences dizziness and balance loss in Altoona
Medical Emergency
NE 54th Ave, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a medical call for a 45-year-old man who is conscious and breathing but experiencing dizziness and losing balance near Northeast 54th Avenue in Altoona.
Person having a seizure at Motel 6 in Altoona
Medical Emergency
Adventureland Dr, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a motel on Adventureland Drive Northwest for a reported seizure patient. In a separate call, officers were sent to an apartment complex for a reported assault involving a combative adult man who was described as wearing a gray T-shirt and sweatpants.
80-year-old woman with possible infection near Altoona
Medical Emergency
15th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near 15th Avenue Southwest for an 80-year-old woman who was conscious and breathing with a possible infection. Responders were advised that front door access was requested.
Wallet reported stolen at restaurant
Theft Report
15th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a Mexican restaurant near 15th Avenue Southwest in Altoona for a reported theft, where a male caller said his wallet was taken from his back pocket.
Robbery of walker at 2nd Avenue and 2nd Street
Robbery Report
2nd Ave SE & 2nd St SE, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible strong-arm robbery near Second Avenue Southeast and Second Street Southeast in Altoona, where a masked suspect allegedly claimed to have a gun and took the reporting person’s phone and shoes.
Robbery of pedestrian at Altoona intersection
Robbery Report
2nd Ave SE & 2nd St SE, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible strong-arm robbery near 2nd Avenue Southeast and 2nd Street Southeast in Altoona, where a suspect wearing a ski mask allegedly claimed to have a gun and took the reporting person’s phone and shoes.
Robbery at Altoona intersection with implied firearm
Robbery Report
2nd Ave SE & 2nd St SE, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible strong-arm robbery near Second Avenue Southeast and Second Street Southeast in Altoona, where a masked suspect allegedly followed the reporting party, claimed to have a gun, and took a phone and shoes.
Robbery of phone and shoes at Altoona intersection
Robbery Report
2nd Ave SE & 2nd St SE, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a strong armed robbery near Second Avenue Southeast and Second Street Southeast in Altoona, where a suspect wearing a ski mask allegedly claimed to have a gun and took the reporting party’s phone and shoes.
Person reported sick near 17th St SE in Altoona
Medical Emergency
17th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance 254 was dispatched for a possible sick person at a location on 17th Street Southeast between 6th Avenue Southeast and 8th Avenue Southeast.
Two-vehicle crash on I-80 injures pregnant occupant
Traffic
I-80 & US-65, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a two-vehicle injury crash on I-80 westbound near Highway 141 and Highway 140, with medics requested. One occupant was reported to be five months pregnant, though another account suggested there were no injuries. The crash was described as being in the inside and outside lane area. Separate radio traffic also mentioned a reckless red SUV on Highway 17 and a blue SUV requesting roadside help on I-35.
Two-vehicle crash on I-80 with injured occupant
Traffic
I-80 & US-65, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a two-vehicle crash on I-80 westbound near the 141 to 140 area, with medics requested. One occupant is reportedly five months pregnant, and there are conflicting reports about whether anyone was injured.
