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Emergency Incidents
Car leaves road and ends up in retention pond
Traffic
13th St, Ames, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a single-vehicle crash near 13th Street and Haver in Ames, with a vehicle in a retention pond. The female occupant was apparently fine and refused medical care.
Vehicle crashes into retention pond in Ames
Traffic
13th St, Ames, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a vehicle in a retention pond near the southeast corner of Haver and Thirteenth in Ames. The female occupant was apparently fine, and the incident was reported as property damage only, with the occupant refusing medical care.
Officers check man walking near Memorial Union
Suspicious Activity
Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers tracked a man walking near the Memorial Union and Morrill area on campus. He was described as wearing a (description withheld), light-colored jeans with possible paint spots, a (description withheld), (description withheld), and possibly headphones. Units followed him with a drone and cameras near the parking ramp, Starbucks, and Lincoln Way, but determined he was not doing anything suspicious and cleared the situation.
Officers monitor pedestrian near Memorial Union
Suspicious Activity
Lincoln Way & Lynn Ave, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers monitored a male pedestrian near the Memorial Union and surrounding campus areas, including Lincoln Way and Lynn Avenue. He was described as wearing a (description withheld), light-colored jeans with possible paint spots, a (description withheld), (description withheld), and possibly headphones. Units tracked him walking along the embankment and nearby streets, and he was later determined to not be doing anything and the situation was cleared.
Man yelling and playing loud music near campground
Disturbance
Lincoln Way, Ames, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of a disorderly man near a campus campground and nearby streets. He was described as yelling, playing loud music, and walking toward the Curtiss and Beardshear area. Multiple callers reported he might be under the influence, and officers coordinated a search on foot and with a drone in the surrounding campus area.
Man yelling and playing loud music near campground
Disturbance
Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50011
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a man reportedly yelling and screaming near a campus campground and walking toward nearby buildings while blasting music. Callers report he may be under the influence of drugs and advise officers to use caution.
Hit-and-run crash involving parked silver Ford Focus
Traffic
Frederiksen Court Community Center, 2129 Hawthorn Ct Dr, Ames, IA 50011
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible hit-and-run crash near a community center parking lot involving a silver Ford Focus with Minnesota plates. The reporting party was on scene with the vehicle.
Car and bicycle crash with injury on 13th Street
Traffic
13th St, Ames, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a motor vehicle crash with injury involving a car and a bicyclist near Hager and 13th Street. A female involved reportedly declined medical care, and additional units continued responding in case a truck was needed.
Smoke reported in home on Carr Drive
Fire
Carr Dr, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible structure fire at a home near Carr Drive after a resident reported a smoke alarm sounding and smoke or haze coming from the downstairs area.
Smoke reported in home on Carr Drive
Fire
Carr Dr, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible structure fire at a home near Carr Drive after a resident reported a smoke alarm sounding and smoke or haze coming from the downstairs area.
Person playing loud music outside public library
Disturbance
Morrill Rd, Ames, IA 50011
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a person smoking and playing loud music outside a public library. The person then stopped smoking and went inside, and an officer plans to check the situation.
Welfare check at college dorm for student after breakdown
Medical Emergency
Beyer Ct, Ames, IA 50012
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a dormitory room at Pryor Hall for a welfare check after a mother reported she had not heard from her son since the previous night. The student reportedly had a mental health crisis, missed classes, and was not believed to be a threat to himself or others.
Loose data line cleared from roadway in Ames
Fire
Campus Ave & Oakland St, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported downed line near Oakland Street and Campus Avenue in Ames. It appeared to be a data line pulled loose from a nearby residence, and it was cleared from the roadway.
Medical assist dispatched to Ames Animal Shelter
Medical Emergency
Billy Sunday Rd, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue at the Ames animal shelter on Billy Sunday Road near the sports complex access in Ames, Iowa.
Person feels faint and dizzy at animal shelter
Medical Emergency
Billy Sunday Rd, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to the Ames Animal Shelter on Billy Sunday Road for a medical assist involving a customer who reportedly felt faint and very dizzy but remained conscious and breathing inside the shelter.
19-year-old female with racing heart at Lago Marcinus
Medical Emergency
Stange Rd, Ames, IA 50011
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a hotel room at Lago Marcinus for a reported 19-year-old woman with a racing heart. Responders were directed to enter through parking (number withheld) on the west side near a blue-light activation area on the second floor.
Medical assist dispatched to patient on 2nd floor at Lagomarsino Hall
Medical Emergency
Stange Rd, Ames, IA 50011
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue at a residence hall on Stange Road, with the patient reported on the second floor on the west or west-central side and access discussed via a lot on the west side.
Medical assist called to senior hall unit in Ames
Medical Emergency
Stange Rd, Ames, IA 50011
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a possible medical issue at a senior hall on Stange Road near Osborn Drive and North University Boulevard.
19-year-old female with heart racing and chest pain
Medical Emergency
Stange Rd, Ames, IA 50011
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical assist for a 19-year-old woman at a campus residence hall on Stange Road. She was reported to have a racing heart, intermittent chest pain, and dizziness and shakiness when standing. She was conscious, alert, and breathing when rescue units arrived at a room on the second floor.
Gas line leaking outside Chester Avenue home
Fire
Chester Dr, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible gas line leak outside a residence on Chester Avenue in Ames, Iowa, where gas was reported leaking from the house to the main line.
