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Emergency Incidents
AirPods case reported stolen at State Gym
Theft Report
State Gymnasium, 2642 Union Dr, Ames, IA 50011
As discussed during the dispatch call, a person reported that an AirPods case was stolen sometime the previous evening from a university gym in Ames.
Smoke odor reported near dormitory at Ames, Iowa
Fire
Ames, IA 50011
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a burnt food or trash can odor in room (number withheld) at a location in Ames, Iowa. The caller mentioned possible burnt popcorn or another burnt item in a trash can.
Medical assist dispatched to health care unit
Medical Emergency
Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue at a healthcare facility near Grand Avenue and the intersection of Northwood Drive and Bloomington Road in Ames.
67-year-old woman has severe pain at Ashton Drive
Medical Emergency
Ashton Dr, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were dispatched to a home on Ashton Drive for a 67-year-old woman who was conscious and breathing but reported severe pain.
Medical assist called near Ashton Drive in Ames
Medical Emergency
Ashton Dr, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched for a possible medical assist near Ashton Drive, with Holland Drive and Berlin Place as nearby cross streets.
Medical assist at Northcrest Independent Living
Medical Emergency
Northcrest Pkwy, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS unit 727 is dispatched to a possible medical issue at an independent living facility on Northcrest Parkway in Ames, near (number withheld) and Northcrest Circle.
Elderly man with low blood sugar in Northcrest
Medical Emergency
Northcrest Pkwy 510 1, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a care facility on Northcrest Parkway in Ames for a medical assist involving an 85-year-old man. A nurse reported that his consciousness and breathing were unknown and his blood sugar was very low and declining. The patient was not with the nurse at the time of the call.
Smoke detectors sounding at Ada Hayden Road home
Fire
Ada Hayden Rd, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a home near Ada Hayden Road for an automatic fire alarm after smoke detectors were reportedly sounding, with no visible smoke or fire reported.
Car hits pole injuring driver on Wanda Daley Drive
Traffic
Parking, 2416 Wanda Daley Dr, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a motor vehicle crash with personal injury near Wanda Daley Drive and Steinbeck. A 38-year-old man reportedly hit a pole, was conscious and breathing, and may have been intoxicated with a possible head injury. Airbags were deployed and officers were on scene.
Injury crash on Wanda Daley Drive in Ames
Traffic
Parking, 2416 Wanda Daley Dr, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle crash with personal injury near Wanda Daley Drive and Stange Road in Ames, Iowa.
Car hits light pole and rolls onto side in Ames
Traffic
South Loop, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a single-vehicle crash near the north side of H&S Loop in Ames, where a gray Hyundai Sonata reportedly hit a light pole and overturned. Airbags deployed, the driver appeared to have slow reactions, and medical personnel were requested. The incident was updated to a crash with injury, and a possible 10-55 was mentioned.
Woman with chest pain and breathing trouble at bridge home
Medical Emergency
S Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical assist at a facility on South Kellogg Avenue in Ames for a reported 42-year-old woman with sharp chest pain, trouble breathing, and changing color.
Medical assist dispatched to Bridge Home in Ames
Medical Emergency
S Kellogg Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a possible medical emergency at a care home near South Kellogg Avenue and the intersection of South Second Street and South Third Street in Ames.
School bus stop-arm violation on Main Street
Traffic
Main St, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible school bus stop arm violation near Main Street in Ames, Iowa.
Bush burning for 30 minutes at Truman Place
Fire
Truman Pl, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported burning bush near Truman Place by Barkley Court and Hoover Avenue. The bush was said to have been burning for about 30 minutes.
23-year-old male feels bloated with internal pain
Medical Emergency
Stanton Ave Unit 713, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical assist at an apartment in a campus-area complex on Stanton Avenue in Ames for a 23-year-old man who was conscious and breathing but reported feeling bloated and having a possible internal issue.
Medical assist dispatched to Campus Town at (number withheld) Stanton Ave
Medical Emergency
Stanton Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a possible medical issue at an apartment in a Campus Town complex near Stanton Avenue and the intersection of Chamberlain Street and Knapp Street in Ames, Iowa.
Woman with breathing issues and hip pain after fall
Medical Emergency
S 4th St, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical assist for a 20-year-old woman at an apartment on South 4th Street near Hazel Avenue and South Riverside Drive. She reportedly had breathing problems, may have fainted, fell, and had hip and leg pain, with breathing improving somewhat but weakness continuing.
20-year-old female with breathing issues and leg pain
Medical Emergency
S 4th St, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical assist for a 20-year-old woman at an apartment on South 4th Street in Ames. She reportedly had breathing problems, nearly fainted, fell, and was having leg and hip pain but was conscious and breathing.
Medical assist dispatched to apartment on South Fourth Street
Medical Emergency
S 4th St, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical assist at an apartment on South Fourth Street in Ames, near South Hazel Avenue and South Riverside Drive.