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Emergency Incidents
76-year-old male fell in bathroom at Chestnut Ave
Medical Emergency
Chestnut St, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a reported fall involving a 76-year-old man in a bathroom at a residence near Chestnut Avenue in Ames. He was conscious and breathing and had chemotherapy the previous week, and he requested transport to Corning Hospital.
Reported misconduct against resident at dormitory
Assault Report
Helser Residence Hall, 221 Beyer Ct, Ames, IA 50012
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible assault involving a resident at a campus residence hall. The reporting party is in an office and plans to meet officers in a specific room.
Fire alarm at Frederickson Court apartment building
Fire
Frederiksen, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an automatic fire alarm at a building on Frederickson Court near Hawthorne Court Drive and Haber Road. Units investigated a three-story wood-frame building with no visible fire and checked an alarm zone on the third floor before clearing the scene.
Fire alarm at Freddy Court Building 43
Fire
Frederiksen Court Community Center, 2129 Hawthorn Ct Dr, Ames, IA 50011
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible fire alarm sounding at a building at a community center on Frederiksen Court, and a unit acknowledges and responds.
Medical assist dispatched to Human Services building
Medical Emergency
S Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched for a possible medical issue at the Human Services Building near South Kellogg Avenue and Lincoln Way in Ames.
Woman feeling faint with possible lung blood clot
Medical Emergency
S Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical assist at the Human Services Building on South Kellogg Avenue in Ames. A 71-year-old man was reported weak with low blood pressure, and a 42-year-old woman was reported faint with trouble breathing and a possible blood clot in her lung.
Medical assist dispatched to Green Hills Drive address
Medical Emergency
Green Hills Dr, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical assist near Green Hills Drive in Ames, Iowa, at an apartment unit on that street.
Elderly man feels weak with low blood pressure at home
Medical Emergency
Green Hills Dr, Ames, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical assist for a 71-year-old man at an apartment on Green Hills Drive in Ames, Iowa. He was reported conscious and breathing but very weak, with low blood pressure, shallow breathing, and slow responses. Rescue 3 and Tower 1 were assigned to the call.
Unlocked white Chevy Malibu reported near Wilson Hall
Suspicious Activity
Lot 61G, 930 Hayward Ave, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible vehicle-related complaint near a campus lot on Hayward Avenue by Wilson Hall involving an unlocked white Chevy Malibu.
Gas siphoned from vehicles at University Village
Theft Report
University Village, Stotts Rd, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported that gasoline was possibly siphoned from her vehicle and other vehicles over the weekend at a location near University Village.
Medical assist dispatched near Grand Avenue in Ames, IA
Medical Emergency
Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical assist at an apartment on Grand Avenue near Northwood Drive and Bloomington Road in Ames.
Person needs help lifting spouse off toilet at home
Medical Emergency
Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported lift assist near Duff Avenue and nearby cross streets, where a caller needed help lifting his wife off a toilet.
Man conscious after alcohol and pill consumption near Ames
Medical Emergency
Hayward Ave, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to Wilson Hall on Hayward Avenue for a medical assist involving a 40-year-old man who is conscious and breathing after consuming alcohol and possibly pills.
Welfare check requested at dorm room after report of pills photo and concerning messages
Medical Emergency
Hayward Ave, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to respond to Wilson Hall, room (number withheld) for a welfare check after (name withheld) reported that a friend sent a picture of multiple pills with apologetic messages and had made concerning comments about what is real. The caller and a family member were concerned for the individual’s safety.
Truck speeding and swerving on Interstate 35
Traffic
Interstate 35, Ames, Iowa 50010, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a report of a white-cab 18-wheeler hauling a box trailer speeding and failing to maintain its lane on Interstate 35 southbound near mile marker 111. Units were advised to handle the situation if they located the truck.
House fire reported on Ontario Street
Fire
Ontario St, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible structure fire at a building near Ontario Street in Ames, Iowa, with nearby cross streets including Minnesota Avenue and Michigan Avenue.
Report of smoke from second floor of Ames home
Fire
Ontario St, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible structure fire at a two-story house near Ontario Street after a caller reported smoke coming from the second floor. Responding units arrived and began investigating, with no smoke visible at that time.
Injured rabbit on sidewalk near Geoffroy Hall
Animal Incident
Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of an injured rabbit on the sidewalk near a campus building on Lincoln Way. The rabbit appears to have been hit by a car and is still alive but paralyzed.
Medical assist dispatched to address in Ames, Iowa
Medical Emergency
Kent Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a possible medical emergency near Kent Avenue by Bristol Drive and Northridge Parkway in Ames.
Roommate missing report at Gilfrey Hall
Missing Person
Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible missing person report at a dormitory called Gilfrey Hall, where a resident reported not seeing a roommate for about a month. The roommate’s parents believed the person was fine, and officers planned to meet the reporting resident and a resident advisor in the lobby.
