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Emergency Incidents
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.
Medical assist dispatched near Rockwell Avenue and Schubert Street
Medical Emergency
Rockwell Ave, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched for a possible medical issue near Rockwell Avenue and Schubert Street in Ames, Iowa.
Woman evaluated for alcohol use on Rockwell Avenue
Substance Use
Rockwell Ave, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible alcohol-related medical assist for a conscious and breathing woman near Rockwell Avenue and Schubert Street in Ames. Officers were with her and she requested an alcohol evaluation.
Single-vehicle rollover in (number withheld)
Traffic
Ames, IA 50011
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was sent to a parking lot in Ames, Iowa, for a possible vehicle rollover. Dispatch requested that the driver’s information be sent to the officer’s terminal.
Two vehicles crash with damage and no injuries
Traffic
Pammel Dr & Bissell Rd, Ames, IA 50011
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible motor vehicle crash with property damage and no reported injuries near Bissell Road and Camel Street, west of the armory and slightly south.
Elevator lobby fire door alarm for door left open
Fire
Ames, IA 50011
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible fire-related alarm in an elevator lobby at a building in Ames, Iowa, after a door was left open too long.
Person needing medical assist at Dairy Queen
Medical Emergency
Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched for a possible medical issue at a Dairy Queen on Lincoln Way near South Kellogg Avenue and Washington Avenue.
Man having chest pain and breathing difficulty at Dairy Queen
Medical Emergency
Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported medical emergency at a fast food restaurant on Lincoln Way in Ames. A 38-year-old man was reported to be conscious outside, having difficulty breathing and chest pain. Rescue units arrived and were advised to show all units on scene.
84-year-old woman falls but has no injuries
Medical Emergency
Polaris Dr, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a home near Polaris Drive for a reported public assist involving an 84-year-old woman who had fallen. She was reported conscious, breathing, and without injuries.
Female locked in bathroom vomiting heavily at store
Medical Emergency
S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a convenience store on South Duff Avenue in Ames for a medical assist involving a female customer who was reportedly locked in a bathroom, vomiting heavily and yelling for help. The rescue unit responded to the scene.
Medical assist dispatched to Casey's at South Duff Ave
Medical Emergency
S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a possible medical emergency at a convenience store on South South Avenue near Southeast 5th Street and Chestnut Street in Ames.
97-year-old male falls, bleeds from head in Ames
Medical Emergency
McKinley Dr, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical assist for a 97-year-old man who reportedly fell near McKinley Drive and was bleeding from the back of his head. The man was reported conscious and breathing after the fall, possibly off a front step.
Medical assist dispatched near McKinley Drive in Ames
Medical Emergency
McKinley Dr, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched for a possible medical emergency near McKinley Drive, with Northwestern Avenue and McKinley Court as nearby cross streets.
Medical assist dispatched to North Grand Mall in Ames
Medical Emergency
Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a medical assist at North Grand Mall near Grand Avenue, with cross streets noted as 28th Street and 30th Street in Ames.
Woman having a seizure at North Grand Mall in Ames
Medical Emergency
Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical assist for a woman in her late 20s to 30s who reportedly had a seizure at a mall on Grand Avenue near the east main entrance. The woman was reported to be out of the seizure by the time responders arrived.
Deceased male found during welfare check at Clemens Blvd
Medical Emergency
Clemens Blvd, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a welfare check near Clemens Boulevard, where officers reported finding a deceased man.
Rescue helps officers with welfare check entry
Public Assist
Clemens Blvd, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a home near Clemens Boulevard for a public assist and welfare check. Officers on scene requested help getting the door open because the residents’ doors were locked.
Apple Watch alerts hard fall; unknown medical emergency
Medical Emergency
Greensboro Cir, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a home near Greensboro Circle for a possible medical emergency after an Apple Watch reported a hard fall. Dispatch reported that callback attempts were unsuccessful and it was unknown whether there was an actual medical issue. Prior call history at the location mentioned an elderly man with a possible stroke.
Smoke alarm activation at Independence Village
Fire
Coconino Rd, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible automatic smoke alarm at Independence Village on Coconino Road, with a report of smoke on the second floor and a full station east.