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Emergency Incidents
Two-car crash injures man at Airport intersection
Traffic
S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a motor vehicle crash near Station 3 and the airport intersection involving a Ford and a Chrysler. One older man in his seventies reportedly had a leg injury, and traffic control was requested to block the intersection southbound. A separate medical call involved an 82-year-old woman who reported possible stroke symptoms and speech problems.
82-year-old woman shows stroke symptoms at apartment
Medical Emergency
Talon Dr Unit 102, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to an apartment on Talon Drive in Ames for an 82-year-old woman with speech problems who believed she was having a stroke. A separate minor vehicle accident was reported in front of the station with no injuries mentioned.
Medical assist dispatched near Talon Drive at Greyhawk Apartments
Medical Emergency
Talon Dr Unit 102, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical issue at an apartment in the Greyhawk complex near Talon Drive and Falcon Avenue in Ames, Iowa.
Crash disables Toyota Highlander leaking oil
Traffic
E Lincoln Wy, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a collision near East Lincoln Way in Ames involving a Toyota Highlander that was not drivable and leaking oil, and a flatbed tow was requested.
Two-vehicle crash on 13th Street near aquatic center
Traffic
13th St, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported property-damage-only motor vehicle crash on 13th Street west of the aquatic center involving a red Ford Escape and a blue Toyota Highlander.
Two-vehicle crash with damage on 13th Street
Traffic
13th St, Ames, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported property-damage-only motor vehicle crash on 13th Street near the aquatic center, involving a red Ford Escape and a blue Toyota Highlander.
Disabled vehicle left near 13th and Stange
Traffic
Stange Rd & 13th St, Ames, IA 50011
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a stranded motorist near 13th Street and Stange Road in Ames. A caller planned to leave a Kia Soul temporarily while awaiting a tow and asked an officer to check whether the vehicle might obstruct traffic.
Disabled vehicle left near 13th Street intersection
Traffic
Stange Rd & 13th St, Ames, IA 50011
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible stranded motorist with a disabled vehicle near 13th Street and Stange Road. The caller planned to leave the vehicle there for about an hour until a tow or pickup arrived, and an officer was asked to check whether it might create a traffic hazard.
Woman spitting up blood at Ames Bridge Home
Medical Emergency
S Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance crews are requested to a facility on South Kellogg Avenue in Ames for a 42-year-old woman who is conscious and breathing but reportedly spitting up blood.
Medical assist dispatched near Northridge Village, Ames
Medical Emergency
George Washington Carver Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical issue at an apartment in Northridge Village near George W Carver Avenue and the intersection of Bayberry Road and Bloomington Road.
Medical assist dispatched near Northcrest Circle
Medical Emergency
Northcrest Cir, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched for a possible medical assist near Northcrest Circle and North Crescent Parkway in Ames, Iowa.
84-year-old man with severe throat and abdominal pain
Medical Emergency
Northcrest Cir, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical assist for an 84-year-old man at a residence near Northcrest Circle and North Crescent Parkway in Ames. The man was reported conscious and breathing but experiencing severe throat and abdominal pain and gagging.
Traffic stop for vehicle with suspended owner
Traffic
S Oak Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near South Fork and South Oak involving a vehicle with a reported suspended registered owner. The driver was described as a male, not the female registered owner, and a report was taken.
Automatic fire alarm at Sonesta Essential Hotel
Fire
S Dayton Pl, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to an automatic fire alarm at a hotel on South Dayton Place. A separate call reported a possible natural gas odor on the fourth floor and in the stairwell, and a gas monitor was requested. The fire alarm response was later canceled by a keyholder and units were told to disregard.
Gas odor reported at Sturtevant Industrial building
Fire
Bissell Rd, Ames, IA 50011
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a carbon monoxide check at an industrial building near Bissell Road after reports of a possible natural gas or methane odor on the fourth floor and in the stairwell. A rescue unit was requested to bring a gas monitor, but the call was later canceled.
Fire hazard reported at Village Drive residence
Fire
Village Dr, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel are on scene near Village Drive in Ames for a possible fire or utility hazard, with a rescue unit taking command on a designated radio channel.
Carbon monoxide alarm check at Village Drive home
Fire
Village Dr, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a home near Village Drive in Ames for a reported carbon monoxide alarm that had sounded briefly and then stopped, before the resident returned inside.
Reckless driver report on I-35 near US 30 canceled
Traffic
I-35, Ames, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, a broadcast about a possible reckless driver traveling northbound on I-35 near US 30 was reportedly lost or cancelled.
80-year-old man needs public assist at Curtiss Avenue
Medical Emergency
Curtiss Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a possible medical issue involving an 80-year-old man needing help near Curtiss Avenue in Ames. Responders were asked to use no sirens if possible.
Fire alarm at Roberts Hall on Richardson Court
Fire
Richardson Ct, Ames, IA 50013
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an automatic alarm at a campus building near Richardson Court. Engine 2 arrived at a four-story building, reported it appeared normal from the exterior, and began investigating the alarm.
