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Emergency Incidents
41-year-old man seizing after head injury on highway
Medical Emergency
US-59, Avoca, IA 51521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a location near Highway 59 in Mills County for a possible seizure involving a 41-year-old man who reportedly hit his head and was actively seizing.
Neighbor repeatedly driving through yards
Trespassing
N Walnut St, Avoca, IA 51521
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller near North Walnut Street reported that a southwest neighbor has been driving through the caller’s and other residents’ yards over the past two days, leaving ruts in the grass. The neighbor was reportedly at home.
Assault and medical call at East Wool Street home
Assault Report
E Wool St, Avoca, IA 51521
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and rescue units were dispatched to a possible assault-related medical emergency near East Wool Street in Avoca, Iowa.
Intoxicated father in family disturbance at home
Domestic Dispute
E Wool St, Avoca, IA 51521
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible family disturbance at a home near East Wool Street in Avoca. The caller reported their father was highly intoxicated and had been physical at one point, but the situation was later described as only verbal with the mother on scene.
Semi blocks lanes and slows traffic on I-80
Traffic
I-80, Avoca, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a red semi-truck with a trailer traveling westbound on I-80 near Avoca, reportedly blocking other vehicles and changing lanes to slow traffic. The truck was last seen exiting near exit 40 in the Avoca area.
Reckless semi driver blocking traffic on I-80
Traffic
I-80, Avoca, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a red semi truck with a trailer driving westbound on I-80 near Highway 41, reportedly changing lanes, blocking other vehicles, and slowing traffic before exiting near the Avoca exit.
Welfare check on patient leaving nursing facility
Other Non-Crime
York Rd, Avoca, IA 51521
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a nursing and rehabilitation facility on East York Road for a welfare check after staff reported a female patient leaving against medical advice and having nowhere to go, with yelling heard in the background.
Automatic fire alarm near 430th Street in Avoca
Fire
430th St, Avoca, IA 51521
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible automatic fire detection alarm at a location near 430th Street in Avoca.
Welfare check for suicidal teen driving to Avoca
Missing Person
Sycamore Rd, Avoca, IA 51521
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are conducting a welfare check for a 17-year-old male who reportedly left Atlantic High School in his mother’s white Chevy Malibu and is traveling westbound on Highway 83 toward the Avoca area. He may be going to a relative’s home on Sycamore and is reported to have been acting erratically and possibly feeling suicidal after a breakup.
76-year-old male fell in bathroom at Chestnut Ave
Medical Emergency
N Chestnut St, Avoca, IA 51521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Chestnut Street in Avoca for a 76-year-old man who reportedly fell in a bathroom. He was conscious and breathing, and the caller requested transport to a hospital in Corning.
62-year-old man with chest pain found conscious after CPR
Medical Emergency
Quince Rd, Avoca, IA 51521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a shop near Quince Road in Avoca for a reported 62-year-old man who was initially unconscious and not breathing. The caller reportedly started CPR, and the man was later reported conscious and breathing with chest pain, vomiting, and sweating.
Intoxicated man reported trespassing at Avoca motel
Disturbance
Marty Dr, Avoca, IA 51521
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a motel in Avoca for a possible trespassing disturbance. A clerk reported that a woman in a room said a man was standing in the hallway trying to talk to her and was not supposed to be there. The man was possibly intoxicated, and it was unknown if he had any weapons.
Report of financial abuse at Avoca Nursing home
Domestic Dispute
York Rd, Avoca, IA 51521
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of possible financial abuse involving a nursing home resident in Avoca. The caller reported that the resident’s husband may have been involved, though he was not on scene.
Intoxicated man with gun threat at South Oak home
Weapons
S Oak St, Avoca, IA 51521
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported trespass and disturbance near South Oak Street involving an intoxicated man who allegedly refused to leave, threatened the caller, and may have been carrying a small handgun. The man reportedly left in a white Ford pickup before officers arrived.
Van stuck in ditch on Sycamore Road, no injuries
Traffic
Sycamore Rd, Avoca, IA 51521
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible property-damage vehicle incident near Sycamore Road, where a male reportedly high-centered his van in a ditch with no injuries reported.
74-year-old woman falls in garage with low sodium levels
Medical Emergency
N Willow St, Avoca, IA 51521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for a 74-year-old woman who reportedly fell at ground level in a garage near North Willow Street and could not get up. The caller also reported very low sodium levels, and responders were directed to the garage door with a walker visible.
Person treated after fall near North Willow Street in Avoca
Medical Emergency
N Willow St, Avoca, IA 51521
As discussed during the dispatch call, avoca Fire and Rescue were dispatched to a location near North Willow Street in Avoca for a possible fall.
Report of financial abuse at nursing center
Fraud Report
York Rd, Avoca, IA 51521
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a fraud report at a nursing and rehabilitation center on East York Road in Avoca, involving possible financial abuse of a resident. The suspect is reportedly not at the location.
Man falls off semi and injures shoulder at truck stop
Medical Emergency
N Chestnut St, Avoca, IA 51521
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported fall at a truck stop on North Chestnut Street, where a 26-year-old man reportedly fell from a semi truck and injured his shoulder. He was inside the building in the truckers lounge with staff and no bleeding was reported.
Gas odor reported at South Maple residence
Fire
S Maple St, Avoca, IA 51521
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel responded to a reported gas odor at a home near South Maple Street. The caller suspected the smell was from the heat just being turned on. The responding unit checked the location and cleared the call.
