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Emergency Incidents
Officers asked to check for missing child on North 9th Street
Missing Person
N 9th St, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check on a possible missing child after the child was reported not at one address and possibly at another location on North 9th Street.
Woman in lobby wants to speak about permit
Other Incidents
E Agency St, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible complaint from a woman in the front lobby of a business who wants to speak with an officer about a permit.
False fire alarm during system test at business
Fire
E Agency St Ste 150, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported fire alarm at a business near East Agency Street in Burlington. The caller later reported they were testing the system, with no smoke or flames seen, and an employee mentioned an issue with the fire panel. Units were then told to disregard the alarm and return to service. A separate radio traffic also mentioned a fire request by law enforcement at an accident scene near a college cafe on the 5800 block of Avenue O.
Person injured in car crash near cottage cafes
Medical Emergency
S 13th St, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call near South 13th Street in Burlington, Iowa, involving a possible vehicle collision near a local business with an injury and a hazard in the roadway.
Woman yelling at drive-through then leaves area
Disturbance
E Agency St, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check the area near a drive-through on East Agency Street in Burlington for a possible disorderly woman in a black Honda who reportedly screamed at the window and then left.
Medical call dispatched near South 13th Street
Medical Emergency
S 13th St, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 2 was dispatched to a possible medical emergency near South 13th Street in Burlington, Iowa, with cross streets Denmark Street and Bartlett Street. The unit reported arriving on scene.
Person refusing to leave front of store
Disturbance
N Roosevelt Ave Ste 100, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a store on Roosevelt Avenue for a possible trespass or disorderly conduct situation involving a man with a dog and a shopping cart who reportedly refused to move from in front of the business.
Truck hits deer and pulls down wires on Cottonwood Ct
Traffic
Cottonwood Ct, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible vehicle collision with a deer near North Roosevelt Avenue and Cottonwood Court. The truck driver reportedly had a minor injury, and wires may have been pulled down. The vehicle is described as a (license_plate withheld) with a specific plate identifier mentioned.
Medical call near Perkins Avenue in Burlington
Medical Emergency
Perkins Ave, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 2 was dispatched to a possible medical emergency near Perkins Avenue by South Street and Louisa Street in Burlington, Iowa.
Person struck in face near Weimer Street
Assault Report
Weimer St, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported assault near Weimer Street, where a suspect was reportedly still on scene. A complainant said they were struck multiple times in the face, no weapons were reported, and the complainant declined medical care.
Woman reports domestic argument at apartment
Domestic Dispute
S Main St, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to an apartment on South Main Street for a reported domestic dispute. The caller said she and her boyfriend had a verbal argument, he broke a television, and then went to a hospital for help. She requested to speak with law enforcement about having him trespassed from returning to the apartment.
Intoxicated son causing disturbance at residence
Domestic Dispute
1/2 Marietta St, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible domestic disturbance near Marietta Street in Burlington, where a caller reported her son was knocking on doors and windows, refusing to leave, and appeared to be intoxicated.
Report of possibly abandoned dogs at residence
Other Incidents
E Agency St, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported hearing dogs barking near Agency Street and believed the animals might be abandoned.
Intoxicated teen makes threats and flees on foot
Assault Report
Franklin St, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a verbal disturbance near Broadway and Franklin involving an intoxicated male who reportedly made threatening comments toward a female. The female’s parents arrived and took her home, and the male reportedly ran down the railroad tracks toward Jefferson Street and may be hiding in nearby bushes. The incident was reported as verbal only with no physical contact. Suspect identified as (name withheld).
Single vehicle crash on Plank Road near mailbox
Traffic
Plank Rd, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible vehicle crash involving a black Chevy Traverse near the (number withheld) block of Plank Road by a mailbox.
Vehicle hits deer on Plank Road near Burlington
Traffic
Plank Rd, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible vehicle versus deer crash involving a black Chevy Traverse near the (number withheld) block of Plank Road, with the caller able to see the mailbox.
Ex reportedly threatens to assault woman at home
Domestic Dispute
Piper Pl, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to an apartment on Piper Place for a reported domestic threat. The caller said her ex-partner texted that he was coming to assault her and asked for officers to be present so she could leave safely. Dispatch advised the ex may have access to a “10-32” and may be driving a white utility van or a silver Trailblazer; the ex’s reported home street name was unclear in the audio.
Semi parked off roadway after noise complaint
Traffic
S Roosevelt Ave, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers checked a report of a semi truck off the roadway near South Roosevelt Avenue in Burlington. The truck was not blocking traffic and was reported to be no louder than normal passing vehicles.
Officers check open door at house for sale
Suspicious Activity
Maple St, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible open-door check at a house near Maple Street. The residence had a for-sale sign, the front door was initially open, and it was later secured with no one inside.
72-year-old man confused and unable to walk at home
Medical Emergency
Maple St, Burlington, IA 52601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Maple Street in Burlington for a 72-year-old man who was reported very confused and unable to walk or get out of bed. The exact address was initially given as (number withheld) Tama and later updated to possibly (number withheld) Maple Street.
