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Emergency Incidents
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.
Medical assist at Hy-Vee at 640 Lincoln Way
Medical Emergency
Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical issue at a grocery and drug store near Lincoln Way and nearby cross streets in Ames.
female in 70s feeling unwell at grocery store
Medical Emergency
Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical assist at a grocery store on Lincoln Way in Ames for a woman in her seventies who was reportedly unwell after recently being discharged from a hospital. Staff directed responders to the patient near the dairy section.
80-year-old male falls twice, weak and hard to move
Medical Emergency
State Ave, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location near State Avenue for a reported medical call involving an 80-year-old man who had fallen twice that day and was weak with difficulty moving, with no obvious injuries reported.
Person playing loud music and smoking at Curtis Hall
Suspicious Person
Farm House Ln, Ames, IA 50011
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious person near Curtis Hall on the north side of the area. The person was described as a bearded man in a hoodie, sitting on a high area, playing loud music, and smoking.
Medical assist near Kent Avenue and Camden Drive, Ames
Medical Emergency
Kent Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a possible medical emergency at a business on Kent Avenue near Camden Drive and Chester Drive in Ames.
Male in 80s with UTI and altered behavior at care center
Medical Emergency
Kent Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical assist at a care facility on Kent Avenue in Ames for a man in his 80s with a reported urinary tract infection and altered behavior. Another unit was dispatched for a separate possible heart attack involving a 42-year-old man with prior heart issues.
Medical assist dispatched near Crawford Avenue in Ames
Medical Emergency
Crawford Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched for a possible medical assist near Crawford Avenue and the area of East Eighth Street and East Ninth Street.
Man feeling heart attack symptoms at Ames residence
Medical Emergency
Crawford Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical assist at an apartment on Crawford Avenue in Ames for a 42-year-old man who reportedly felt he was having a heart attack and had a history of prior heart attack and bypass surgery. Another medical assist was also reported at a care facility on Kent Avenue in Ames.
Medical assist dispatched near Lark Avenue, Ames
Medical Emergency
Lark Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel are responding to a possible medical emergency near Lark Avenue and nearby cross streets in Ames, Iowa.
Missing juvenile linked to gold Toyota Camry spotted
Missing Person
Haber Rd & 13th St, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a camera alert for a gold Toyota Camry linked to a missing juvenile reported from Boone. The vehicle was later confirmed and seen near 13th Street and Haber Road, traveling eastbound with a male driver. The juvenile was reported to have run away again.
Medical assist requested near Lark Avenue
Medical Emergency
Lark Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel were dispatched for a possible medical issue at a location on Lark Avenue near Oriole Street and Robin Street, with a fire truck responding.
Missing person vehicle lookout on Welch Avenue
Missing Person
Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a possible missing person lookout near Martin Center and Welch Avenue involving a gold Toyota Camry with a reported Iowa license plate.
Medical assist dispatched near Lark Avenue in Ames
Medical Emergency
Lark Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical issue near Lark Avenue by Oriole Street and Robin Street. Unit 727 was assigned to respond on Fire Pack 1.
Man unable to stand, sitting on bed at home
Medical Emergency
Lark Ave, Ames, IA 50010
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Lark Avenue in Ames for a reported medical issue involving a 57-year-old man who was sitting on the edge of his bed and unable to stand, with no pain reported. The front door was unlocked and the patient was in a back bedroom.
