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Emergency Incidents
Adult with gunshot wound to head; helicopter requested; landing zone set in Ames
Weapons
Ontario St, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports an adult patient with a gunshot wound to the head who is breathing and has a pulse. A medical helicopter was requested, and Sawyer Elementary School on Ontario Street in Ames was identified as the landing zone, with scene security confirmed.
Elderly hospice patient short of breath and in pain
Medical Emergency
Fountain View Dr, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical assist for an 87-year-old hospice patient near Fountain View Drive and Lakeview Place in Ames. The patient was conscious, short of breath, and in pain, and multiple rescue and engine units arrived on scene.
Medical assist dispatched near Fountain View Drive in Ames
Medical Emergency
Fountain View Dr, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a possible medical assist near Fountain View Drive and Lakeview Place in Ames, Iowa, using the fire tactical channel.
Felony suspect with self-inflicted head gunshot wound in vehicle
Weapons
Toronto St, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head involving a felony suspect in a vehicle on the (number withheld) block of Toronto Street near Windsor Court and Alabama Lane. Officers initially reported the subject appeared deceased, with a later update that the subject was still breathing; scene was advised safe. Separate incident: a medical assist was also dispatched to near Fountain View Drive/Lakeview Place for an elderly hospice patient who was conscious but short of breath and in pain.
Medical assist needed on Toronto Street in Ames
Medical Emergency
Toronto St, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue in the (number withheld) block of Toronto Street near Windsor Court and Alabama Lane.
Repeated medical assist dispatched to Stonebrooke Road address
Medical Emergency
Stone Brooke Rd, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical issue at a residence on Stonebrooke Road near Stonebrooke Circle in Ames, Iowa.
93-year-old male falls, injures replaced leg in Ames
Medical Emergency
Stone Brooke Rd, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, rescue crews were dispatched to a medical assist for a 93-year-old man who reportedly fell on the floor at a residence near Stonebrooke Road and Stonebrooke Circle in Ames. The call indicated a leg injury consistent with a previous reported injury.
Possible combative person reported on 4th floor
Medical Emergency
Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is responding to a possible combative person on the fourth floor of a behavioral health facility at a hospital.
Bicycle reported stolen from Freddie Court home
Theft Report
Iowa State University, 2129 Hawthorn Ct Dr, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, a reporting party reported a possible stolen bicycle near Freddie Court, saying it was taken sometime last night or this morning.
Fire extinguished on Diamond Street
Fire
Diamond St, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews reported that a fire on Diamond Street is out and the incident may be closed, though a chimney may require reinspection.
Chimney fire reported at home under construction
Fire
Diamond St, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported chimney fire at a single-story home under construction near Diamond Street in Ames. The caller reported a recurring issue with a wood-burning stove and chimney box. On arrival, crews found only a slight smell of smoke with no visible fire and began investigating and assessing any damage.
Loud group reported smoking marijuana outside dorm
Substance Use
Pammel Dr, Ames, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible drug-related disturbance outside a building on Pammel Court in Ames, Iowa, after a resident reported loud people possibly smoking marijuana. The report came through a resident advisor with a delay, and no descriptions of the individuals were provided.
Medical assist dispatched near Lincoln Way in Ames
Medical Emergency
Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue at a dormitory on Lincoln Way near Gray Avenue and Union Drive.
18-year-old female found unconscious at dorm room
Medical Emergency
Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers and medical responders were sent to a dormitory room at Geoffroy Hall in Ames for a medical emergency involving an 18-year-old woman who was found on the floor, conscious and breathing. She may have been drunk or laced with a substance and was reportedly aggressive, and a male friend was holding her down to keep her in the room.
