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Emergency Incidents
Welfare check for person with ADHD and depression
Medical Emergency
7th Ave, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to conduct a welfare check near 7th Avenue after a reporting party said she had not heard from her son for two days and that he has a history of mental health concerns.
Cyclist riding without lights nearly hit by car
Traffic
S Jackson St & Gilbert St, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a woman riding a pedal bike without lights in the middle of the road near South Jackson Street and Gilbert Street, heading westbound. A car nearly hit her, and an officer was requested to check the area.
Transport of elderly woman with fractures and pneumothorax
Medical Emergency
11th St, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible interfacility medical transport from a medical center in Charles City to a university hospital for a 74-year-old woman with lumbar and thoracic fractures and a pneumothorax, who is on pain medication.
Carbon monoxide alarm triggered by furnace
Fire
15th Ave, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters were sent to a home near 15th Avenue in Charles City to investigate reported odors after a resident said turning on the furnace triggered a carbon monoxide alarm.
Elderly man falls with possible hip fracture at home
Medical Emergency
195th St, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a residence on 195th Street for an elderly man who reportedly fell and may have a hip injury or fracture.
Delivery driver hits parked rental van
Traffic
5th Ave, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, a delivery driver reported a possible minor traffic crash involving a rental van near 5th Ave in Charles City and requested an accident report.
Elderly man with back injury and leg pain treated
Medical Emergency
11th St, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance is transporting an elderly man with a back injury and leg pain to a county medical center. The patient is reported to be conscious, alert, and oriented.
Juvenile briefly missing after bus drop-off error
Missing Person
13th St, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report at an apartment complex where a juvenile male was dropped off by a bus at a location where he is not normally supposed to be. The situation was initially reported as a missing person, but the mother later advised that she had found her son.
95-year-old man with leg fracture and confusion transferred
Medical Emergency
Blunt St, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an assisted living facility near Blunt Street in Charles City for an ambulance transfer of an elderly man with confusion, left leg pain, and a reported L3 fracture after a fall. He was to be taken to a county medical center for further assessment, with the destination later updated to Clay County Medical Center.
Minor two-vehicle crash near IT school on North Grand
Traffic
N Grand Ave, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible minor vehicle accident near an IT school on North Grand in Charles City. One vehicle, described as a gray 2019 Honda, reportedly backed into another vehicle, with no injuries reported.
Aggressive dog running loose on South Main Street
Other Non-Crime Event
S Main St, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a loose pit mix that is reportedly aggressive and has been an ongoing issue near the (number withheld) block of South Main. The dog’s owners reportedly live nearby on South Main.
Parking complaint over obstructing blue SUV
Traffic
Grove St & S Illinois St, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a parking complaint near South Illinois Street and Grove Street involving a blue Chevrolet Equinox that was reportedly blocking trucks from entering a milk house. The reporting party later said the driver left the area and the complaint was disregarded.
Burglar alarm at Tyson’s store on Kelly Street
Break-In
Kelly St, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglar alarm at a business on Kelly Street, with a west outdoor alarm activation and a key holder responding in a red sedan.
Man reportedly fell at home, with possible hip and head injuries
Medical Emergency
Terrace Rd apartment 52 3rd floor, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to an apartment on Terrace Road for a man who reportedly fell, possibly broke his hip, and may have hit his head. The caller reported he is diabetic and is in the bathroom.
Repeated 911 hang-ups with strange noises reported
Suspicious Activity
Hawkins Ave, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to repeated 911 hang-up calls from a location on Hawkins Ave. Dispatch reported multiple calls with no one answering and possible growling in the background. An officer briefly spoke with a female who may be a juvenile at the location.
Burglary in progress at corner house on Heelan Street
Break-In
Hulin St, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported burglary in progress at a corner house near Heelan Street. A caller reported that two people allegedly broke into the neighbor’s home through the backyard and back door and were believed to still be inside. Officers checked the area and requested records on the named individuals and a vehicle plate.
Commercial alarm at business on South Grand Avenue
Break-In
S Grand Ave, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a commercial property near South Grand Avenue for a reported burglar alarm, with a pole shed door alarm active. A key holder was reportedly responding in a red pickup truck with a logo on it.
Basic patient transfer ordered between two medical centers
Medical Emergency
11th St, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were paged for a possible basic interfacility patient transfer from a hospital in Floyd County to a facility near 11th Street in Charles City, Iowa.
Female having seizures near Bailey Street
Medical Emergency
Bailey St, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a location near Bailey Street for a reported medical emergency involving a woman actively having seizures, with deputies already on scene.
Burnt popcorn sets off school smoke alarm
Fire
Comet Dr, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to Charles City Senior High School for a reported smoke alarm. The alarm was later reported to be caused by burnt popcorn in a classroom on the north end of the building, and the situation was described as not urgent.
