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Emergency Incidents
Vehicle reportedly hitting shoulder on eastbound highway
Traffic
US-18 & Ave of the Saints, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible traffic complaint involving a vehicle reportedly hitting the shoulder on eastbound I-182/I-185 near the Avenue of the Saints. Units waited at I-185 eastbound and made contact with the driver. Radio traffic also mentioned a separate issue with traffic lights at 19th and South Eisenhower where cars were backing up.
72-year-old woman with rapid heart rate at medical center
Medical Emergency
US-18, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical crews were dispatched to a clinic on Highway 18 East in Clear Lake for a 72-year-old woman with a rapid heart rate and possible atrial flutter. A caller also reported hearing yelling and someone trying to hit her in the background.
Injured deer on highway shoulder near Clear Lake
Other Non-Crime Event
N 9th St W, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported animal welfare check near Highway 18 West and North 9th Street West for a deer that was reportedly struck by a vehicle and is still moving on the shoulder.
Washer repairman bitten twice by dog, legs bruised
Medical Emergency
Ironwood Ave, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported dog bite near Ironwood Avenue in Clear Lake involving a repair worker who was bitten twice on both legs, with bruising but apparently no broken skin.
74-year-old male vomiting, possible bowel obstruction
Medical Emergency
19th St W, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a location near 19th Street West in Clear Lake for a 74-year-old man who was conscious and breathing but vomiting, with a possible bowel obstruction.
Home fire alarm sounding, no smoke visible
Fire
Wesley Dr, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported home fire alarm on Wesley Drive in Clear Lake after a third-party caller reported alarms sounding. A neighbor checked inside and reported nothing showing.
Traffic stop on Highway 18 near North 24th
Traffic
N 24th St, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on Highway 18 just west of North 24th Street in Clear Lake. The stop involved a black Ford Fusion, and the officer requested cover while records checked the vehicle registration.
Follow-up on prior school bus violation
Traffic
N 20th St, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a follow-up contact near North 20th Street in Buffalo regarding a possible school bus violation reported from the previous day.
Elderly woman at care center has shortness of breath
Medical Emergency
US-18, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a care center near Highway 18 West in Clear Lake for an 87-year-old woman who was conscious but having increased shortness of breath and low oxygen levels.
Traffic stop finds driver wanted on warrant
Substance Use
S 8th St & 27 Ave S, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near South 8th Street and 27th Avenue South in Clear Lake. A vehicle’s registered owner was reported to have outstanding warrants, including failure to appear and contempt related to a first OWI, with statewide extradition confirmed.
Resident reports unknown truck near Pine Tree Court
Suspicious Activity
Pine Tree Ct, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near Pine Tree Court in Clear Lake for a report of a suspicious Oklahoma-plated truck parked nearby with a possible juvenile inside. Dispatch also noted a T-Mobile technician working near the water tower gate, which may explain the vehicle’s presence.
Elderly woman falls from bed with bleeding arm
Medical Emergency
Finch Ave, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a location near Finch Avenue in Clear Lake for an elderly woman who reportedly fell from a bed and had significant bleeding from her arm. An ambulance was requested to respond.
Residential burglar alarm, garage found secure
Break-In
N 8th St, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported residential burglar alarm near North 8th Street in Clear Lake. A responding unit later reported that the garage appeared to be secure.
Officer checks parked vehicle at city park
Traffic
Molly MacGowan Park, 10th Ave N, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer responded to a parking complaint at a public park, where a vehicle was reported to be unoccupied.
False fall alarm at Clear Lake residence
Medical Emergency
12th Ave N, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible fall detection at a residence near 12th Avenue North in Clear Lake. The alarm company later reported speaking with someone at the location and advised that everything was okay, and the medical response was canceled.
Alarm sounding at Chamber of Commerce building
Break-In
Main Ave, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglary alarm at a business on Main Avenue in Clear Lake. An officer reported hearing the alarm inside and the main door locked, and contacted the keyholder who was reportedly on the way.
Medical alarm triggered at Clear Lake apartment
Medical Emergency
Glen Oaks Dr, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a reported medical alarm activation at an apartment on Glen Oaks Drive in Clear Lake after no contact was made with the subscriber.
81-year-old woman with breathing trouble and side pain
Medical Emergency
N 3rd St, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call near North Third Street in Clear Lake for an 81-year-old woman who was conscious but having trouble breathing and left-side pain, possibly after a fall earlier in the week.
Officers check home after 911 hang-up call
Suspicious Activity
S 9th Pl, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a residence near South 9th Place in Clear Lake for a possible 911 hang-up. A man on the phone denied making the call and then disconnected, prompting a welfare check at the home.
Elderly female with head pain and disorientation
Medical Emergency
Poplar Pl, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a retirement home near Poplar Place in Clear Lake for a medical call involving an elderly woman who was conscious and breathing but reported head pain and disorientation.
