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Emergency Incidents
Speeding vehicle reported on I-35 near Highway 20
Traffic
20th St, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a small white two-door vehicle with Minnesota plates traveling at a very high speed southbound on I-35 near the Highway 20 interchange. The deputy was out of position and did not catch up to the vehicle.
Person receiving CPR at Ames apartment building
Medical Emergency
Duff Ave Unit 201, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical assist at an apartment on Duff Avenue. CPR was initially reported in progress, but the patient was later found to be conscious and breathing, and the engine was downgraded.
Medical assist dispatched near Duff Avenue between East 8th and 9th
Medical Emergency
Duff Ave Unit 201, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched for a possible medical emergency at an apartment near Duff Avenue in Ames, Iowa, with cross streets near East Eighth Street and East Ninth Street.
Child having gallbladder attack at Stonehaven Drive
Medical Emergency
Stonehaven Dr, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical assist for a juvenile male at an apartment on Stonehaven Drive. The patient was reported to be conscious and breathing and was complaining of a gallbladder attack. Rescue 3 was sent to the scene while another unit was made available.
Medical assist dispatched near Stonehaven Drive
Medical Emergency
Stonehaven Dr, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical issue near Stonehaven Drive by South Fourth Street and South Grand Avenue in Ames.
Structure fire near Envin Drive in University Village
Fire
C, 235 Alexander Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible structure fire at an apartment unit in University Village near Envin Drive, Long Road, and Stocks Road.
Smoke from unattended pot on stove, no active fire
Fire
S 17th St, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at an apartment in a multi-family building on Eastbird Drive. A resident reported a smoking pot on the stove with no one home. Responding units found normal conditions and no active fire, and the alarm was investigated.
Smoke reported at University Village apartment
Fire
Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible structure fire at an apartment in the University Village area, with smoke coming from the unit and a hot smoking item near a window.
Woman with history of seizures sick on 11th Street
Medical Emergency
11th St, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a medical call for a woman on 11th Street in Ames. The caller reported she had been sick recently and has a history of seizures, with no seizures reported since June.
Person requires medical assist near South Sheldon Avenue
Medical Emergency
S Sheldon Ave, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched for a possible medical issue at an apartment near South Sheldon Avenue in Ames, Iowa, near Lincoln Way and Arbor Street.
26-year-old man with high fever near Ames
Medical Emergency
S Sheldon Ave, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical assist near South Sheldon Avenue in Ames, with reports of an adult male who was conscious and breathing and had a high fever.
Smoke detector issue at Toronto Street apartment
Fire
Toronto St, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a public assist at an apartment on Toronto Street in Ames for a reported smoke detector issue, apparently involving low batteries.
83-year-old female with breathing difficulty in Ames
Medical Emergency
Timberland Rd, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Timberland Road in Ames for a reported 83-year-old woman who was conscious and breathing but having difficulty breathing, wheezing, and not responding normally.
Elderly woman with uncontrolled bleeding near Ames
Medical Emergency
Timberland Rd, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency near Timberland Road and Oakwood Road in Story County for an 83-year-old woman with reported uncontrolled bleeding. No local ambulances were available, and assistance from Story County was requested.
Unresponsive woman found in locked vehicle in Ames
Medical Emergency
E Lincoln Wy & S Bell Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical assist near East Lincoln Way and South Bell Avenue for a woman who appeared unresponsive in the front seat of a locked vehicle. Officers opened the vehicle door, but she was reportedly still not responding. Rescue Three was dispatched to assist.
Medical assist at East Lincoln Way and South Bell Avenue
Medical Emergency
E Lincoln Wy & S Bell Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a possible medical issue near East Lincoln Way and South Bell Avenue in Ames.
Suspected marijuana and paraphernalia found outside
Substance Use
Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer checking outside Wallace Hall reported finding a package of suspected marijuana and an empty rolling-paper box on the sidewalk directly under windows, plus fragments of a broken bong in the grass. The bong fragments were left in place for later review.
Diabetic woman with breathing trouble at Target store
Medical Emergency
S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a medical assist at a store on South Duff Avenue in Ames for a reported 60-year-old woman who is conscious, disoriented, diabetic, and having some trouble breathing.
Medical assist dispatched near South Duff Avenue
Medical Emergency
S Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical issue near South Duff Avenue and the area of Southeast Third Street and Southeast Fifth Street in Ames.
Report of marijuana odor at Wallace Hall
Substance Use
Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible marijuana odor on an upper floor of Wallace Hall, a dormitory building. They coordinated their response and discussed meeting the caller in the lobby.
