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Emergency Incidents
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.
Search for missing person in gold Toyota Camry
Missing Person
13th St, Ames, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded near 13th Street and Heber for a possible missing person last seen in a gold 1998 Toyota Camry traveling eastbound on 13th Street. The missing person may be experiencing a mental health crisis, and multiple units searched the area.
Traffic stop at Hayward Street and Knapp Street
Traffic
Knapp St & Hayward Ave, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducts a possible traffic stop near Hayward Avenue and Knapp Street in Ames, Iowa, involving a vehicle with an Iowa license plate.
Open overhead door found at research laboratory
Break-In
Biorenewables Research Laboratory, 617 Bissell Rd, Ames, IA 50011
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to an alarm at a fire renewables research facility near Bissell Road. An overhead door was found open about halfway, and no one was seen inside the lab while officers checked the area and tried to locate someone.
Elderly man found unconscious and not breathing at Northcrest
Medical Emergency
Northcrest Pkwy, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical assist at an independent living facility on Northcrest Parkway in Ames for an 85-year-old man reported unconscious and not breathing. Responders moved him from a chair to the floor and began treatment on scene.
Medical assist dispatched to Northcrest Independent Living
Medical Emergency
Northcrest Pkwy, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical issue at an independent living facility on Northcrest Parkway in Ames, Iowa.
77-year-old woman requests hospital evaluation
Medical Emergency
Grand Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a healthcare facility on Grand Avenue in Ames for a reported medical assist involving a 77-year-old woman who was conscious and breathing and requested transport to an emergency room for evaluation.
Medical assist at Green Hills Health Care Center
Medical Emergency
Hamilton Dr, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, unit 727 was dispatched to a possible medical issue at a health care center on Grand Avenue near Northwood Drive and Bloomington Road.
Prescription pills and EpiPen found in residence hall
Substance Use
Helser Residence Hall, 221 Beyer Ct, Ames, IA 50012
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested at a residence hall after maintenance workers found a couch containing prescription pills and an EpiPen, which they wanted to turn over to law enforcement at the maintenance service center.
Prescription pills and EpiPen found in dorm couch
Substance Use
Helser Residence Hall, 221 Beyer Ct, Ames, IA 50012
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested at a residence hall after maintenance workers found a couch containing prescription pills and an EpiPen and wanted to turn the items over to law enforcement.
Medical response at Ames City Hall address
Medical Emergency
Clark Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to Ames City Hall on Clark Avenue for a possible medical response. The specific medical issue was not stated.
Medical assist dispatched to Eisenhower Ave and Stevenson Dr
Medical Emergency
Eisenhower Ave & Stevenson Dr, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a possible medical emergency near Eisenhower Avenue and Stevenson Drive, with unit 722 assigned and directed to use Fire Tac 2.
71-year-old female injured in bike crash in Ames
Medical Emergency
Eisenhower Ave & Stevenson Dr, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical assist for a 71-year-old woman who reportedly crashed her bicycle near Eisenhower Avenue and Stevenson Drive in Ames, with possible knee and arm injuries.
Medical assist dispatched to East Lincoln Way address
Medical Emergency
E Lincoln Wy, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical issue at an apartment on East Lincoln Way in Ames, near Southbourne Avenue and Cherry Avenue.
Man fell out of bed but reported no injuries
Medical Emergency
E Lincoln Wy, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a public assist near East Lincoln Way in Ames for a reported 30-year-old man who fell out of bed and was said to have no injuries.
Medical assist called to Bridge Home office in Ames
Medical Emergency
Sherman Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a possible medical emergency at the Bridge Home administrative office near Sherman Avenue in Ames.
Woman with breathing difficulty near Sherman Avenue
Medical Emergency
Sherman Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical assist at an administrative office on Sherman Avenue in Ames for a 42-year-old woman with difficulty breathing and a reported blood clot in her lung and asthma.
Purse stolen from customer at Airport Road store
Theft Report
Airport Rd, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to respond to a reported purse theft at a store on Airport Road, where a customer’s purse was apparently taken by another customer after camera review.
Motorist assist for stuck vehicle in parking lot
Traffic
N University Blvd, Ames, IA 50011
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a parking lot near a business for a motorist assist involving a woman whose reddish-orange Kia Soul was reportedly stuck in a travel lane and not moving.
Students report harassment at Jeffrey Hall
Assault Report
Jeffrey Ln, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, two female students at a university dormitory reportedly requested contact at the front desk to report harassment by an off-campus male student.