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Emergency Incidents
Combine fire near Northeast Iowa Regional Airport
Fire
Northeast Iowa Regional Airport, 3129 US-18, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported combine fire about a quarter mile east of the Northeast Iowa Regional Airport, near the edge of a field. Units reported flames and smoke coming from the top of the combine and established command on scene.
Hunting blind falls off trailer into roadside ditch
Traffic
7 Mile Rd, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible road hazard in the (number withheld) block of 7 Mile Road, where a hunting blind apparently fell off a trailer and is sitting in the ditch off the roadway.
Fire alarm at Zoetis on Rockford Road
Fire
Rockford Rd, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched for a general fire alarm at Zoetis on Rockford Road in Charles City.
Truck hits street sign and blocks 5th Street
Traffic
S Main St & 5th St, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible semi or truck struck a sign near South Main Street and Highway 14 by Fifth Street, with 5th Street westbound toward South Main reportedly blocked. Fire units are also dispatched to a general fire alarm at a business on Rockford Road.
Medical alert activated near 13th Street
Medical Emergency
13th St, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical alert activation at an apartment on 13th Street in Charles City.
Woman having breathing problems but refuses ambulance
Medical Emergency
18th Ave, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near 18th Avenue for a possible medical welfare check after repeated 911 callbacks. A caller reported his wife was having breathing problems and coughing but said she did not need an ambulance. Officers were dispatched to make contact and check on her condition.
Person found asleep in car checked and cleared by police
Medical Emergency
E St, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer responded to a report of a person possibly passed out in a car near the 400 block of E Street in Charles City, Iowa. The officer checked the vehicle and driver, and later reported that everything was okay.
Medical alert triggered near Park Avenue with no contact
Medical Emergency
Park Ave, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to a possible medical alert activation at a location on Park Avenue in Charles City, with no contact reported from the subscriber.
Man reportedly threatened to kill someone near Clark Street
Assault Report
Clark St A, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were directed to the area of an apartment on Clark Street after a report that a man threatened to kill someone. The caller indicated the person may live at another nearby Clark Street apartment.
Teen accused of stealing nicotine device
Theft Report
8th Ave, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller at a location on 8th Avenue reported a possible theft of a nicotine device by a juvenile who lives on 7th Avenue.
Suspicious vehicle at metal wholesale building
Suspicious Activity
Highway 18 and 218, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were notified of a possible suspicious vehicle near a metal wholesale business on the avenue.
Smoking SUV reported near Bridge Church
Fire
S Main St, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported smoking SUV parked across from a church on South Main Street in Charles City. Police later advised the vehicle was only overheated, turned off, and fire response was canceled while they looked for the owner.
Female having a seizure at Floyd County Jail
Medical Emergency
FLOYD COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 101 S Main St #501, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to the Floyd County Jail for a possible seizure involving a female inmate. Multiple units and an ambulance service were requested to respond to the jail facility.
Female in police custody has seizure in patrol car
Medical Emergency
FLOYD COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 101 S Main St #501, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a female in police custody who began having a seizure in a patrol car at the sheriff’s office parking lot near South Main Street in Charles City. Emergency medical crews were requested to respond to the scene.
Female experiencing breathing problems near 13th Street
Medical Emergency
13th St, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to an apartment on 13th Street in Charles City for a woman reportedly having breathing problems and requesting an ambulance.
Disturbance reported at Hometown business
Disturbance
S Grand Ave, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible disturbance at a business in Floyd County. City officers and deputies were already on scene, and an assisting unit was told to disregard after units reported they were okay.
Disturbance reported at Charles City business
Disturbance
S Grand Ave, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible disturbance at a business in Charles City, with Floyd County reportedly requesting additional units and assistance from nearby officers.
Possible theft reported at apartment on Pinnacles Circle
Theft Report
Kneisel Cir, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible theft reported at an apartment on Pinnacles Circle.
Child 911 call prompts welfare check at home
Missing Person
Hawkins Ave, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a possible welfare issue at a home on Hawkins Street after a child called 911, tried to reach the child’s mother, and then hung up. The call could not be returned and there were reports of previous calls from the same location.
Man requests ambulance after knee surgery at apartment
Medical Emergency
Kneisel Cir, Charles City, IA 50616
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers report a man at an apartment on Kenzie Circle requesting an ambulance to take him to Iowa City after recent knee or leg surgery. He is upset that the ambulance service will not take him and may try to bicycle there.
