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Emergency Incidents
Pickup reported speeding at 90 mph on Highway 34
Traffic
US-34, Burlington, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a black pickup truck with a topper traveling at about 90 miles per hour eastbound on Highway 34 near a tunnel. Units were later advised that the vehicle may be in another jurisdiction and the call could be disregarded.
Officers check address after Burlington traffic stop
Traffic
Peasley St, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near 14th and Beasley and then requested a check at a nearby residence on Peasley Street for a possible 99 after a woman reportedly went away with her mother.
Police respond to welfare check at Peasley street residence
Medical Emergency
Peasley St, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a residence near Peasley Street in Burlington for a possible welfare check after a mother reported that someone was at the home.
Elderly female welfare check near Spring Street in Burlington
Medical Emergency
Spring St, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible welfare check on an elderly woman at a residence near Spring Street, with one unit en route and another requested to assist.
Abandoned car with expired registration found
Suspicious Activity
Sycamore St & N 8th St, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle near Sycamore Street and North 8th Street in Burlington. They requested a VIN check and later identified the vehicle as a gray 1991 Lincoln coupe with suspended plates and expired registration. In a separate call, officers were sent to a trailer park for a welfare check after a reporting party expressed concern about a neighbor’s corn stove possibly causing a fire.
Dog left tied outside store for extended time
Other Non-Crime Event
E Agency St, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a complaint about a dog tied up for about an hour on the east side of a Hobby Lobby store, with no one seen returning. A shelter representative reportedly went to check on the dog and may bring it back.
Destructive behavior reported at South Main apartment
Disturbance
S Main St building 1, apt 205, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to an apartment on South Main Street in Burlington for a report of a person being destructive and sitting outside the unit. The caller requested an officer speak with the person and possibly arrange a mental health evaluation.
Report of jackknifed semi on Mason Road
Traffic
Mason Rd, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible jackknifed semi-trailer truck near Mason Road in Burlington, Iowa, with a later report that the roadway was clear.
Welfare check for driver slumped over in black sedan
Medical Emergency
S Roosevelt Ave & Mason Rd, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check near Roosevelt Avenue and Mason Road for a black sedan stopped in the road with the driver possibly slumped over. Units searched the area near a coffee shop but found nothing, and the call was later disregarded.
Person found unresponsive near Rainy Avenue in Burlington
Medical Emergency
Remey Ave, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call near Rainy Avenue in Burlington. Responders also reported a possible gas odor at a Catholic school on Ave C in (person_name withheld), and a man was reportedly sitting in a vehicle since early morning.
Report of online scam causing large debt
Fraud Report
Red Barnes, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was asked to contact a woman at a home near 65th Avenue in Burlington about a possible online scam involving about $6,000 in debt and cryptocurrency charges. The information came from a state agency, and it was unclear if she knew she was being scammed.
Online payment scam reported at Burlington home
Fraud Report
Red Barnes, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near 65th Avenue in Burlington to check on a woman after reports of suspected online fraud involving about $6,000 in debit and cryptocurrency charges. The bank was contacted and the incident was logged with the Department of Human Services, with concern that she may not realize she is being scammed.
Railroad crossing arms stuck down on Cherry Street
Road Closure
Cherry St, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible railroad crossing issue on Cherry Street, where the crossing arms have reportedly been down for about 20 minutes. BNSF is to be contacted about the situation.
Railroad crossing arms stuck down on Cherry Street
Road Closure
Cherry St, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of possible malfunctioning railroad crossing arms that have been down for about 20 minutes near Cherry Street in Burlington, Iowa. Crews plan to contact the railroad company to address the issue.
Traffic stop on West Mount Pleasant Street
Traffic
W Mt Pleasant St, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop involving a vehicle in the 3000 block of West Mount Pleasant Street in Burlington.
Trash complaint on Clay Street Extension
Disturbance
Clay St, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible trash complaint in the 2000 block of Clay Street Extension and planned to contact the associated person at a nearby residence.
Abandoned trailer reported at Liberty Park
Suspicious Activity
N 6th St, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible abandoned trailer in Liberty Park near the (number withheld) block of North 6th Street. The trailer was described as a golden or white 1989 Charlevoix model, and officers requested a vehicle registration check.
Downed data cable reported on Washington Street
Other Non-Crime Event
Washington St, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible data cable lying on the ground near Kern and Washington, apparently snapped from a nearby house with one section in a yard and another next to a utility pole.
Unattended vehicle reported on North 6th Street
Suspicious Activity
N 6th St, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to check on an unattended Jeep Grand Cherokee in the 800 block of North Sixth Street. The vehicle was reported to be clear of the route.
Abandoned vehicle reported on Arch Street
Traffic
Arch St, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible abandoned vehicle in the 500 block of Arch Street in Burlington, Iowa.
