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Emergency Incidents
Motorcycle and person reported on rural property
Suspicious Activity
Birch Ave, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible suspicious person and a motorcycle that had been in her driveway near Birch Avenue in Clear Lake. The person and motorcycle were gone before officers made contact, but the caller wanted to speak with law enforcement about the incident.
Traffic stop on Highway 18 near 6th Street
Traffic
US-18 & N 6th St, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Highway 18 near 6th Street involving a black Ford Focus with an Iowa license plate.
Officer assisting driver of dark blue pickup
Traffic
Fir Ave, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible motorist assist involving a dark blue Dodge Ram near Fir Avenue in Clear Lake.
Elderly man passes out and bleeds after head injury in store
Medical Emergency
S Shore Dr, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a store on South Shore Drive in Clear Lake for a reported older man who had passed out, hit his head, and was bleeding. Radio updates indicated he was initially unconscious and later had his eyes open but was not responding.
Man experiences side effects from new mental health medication
Medical Emergency
3rd Ave S, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a medical call for a 46-year-old man at a location on 3rd Avenue South in Clear Lake. He is reported to be conscious and breathing but experiencing side effects from new mental health medication.
Probation warrant for drug possession at motel
Substance Use
4th Ave S, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer contacted a man behind a motel and checked his identity and vehicle. Dispatch confirmed a reported probation violation warrant related to possession of a controlled substance, with a cash bond amount noted.
12-year-old girl self-harms with glass at school
Medical Emergency
3rd Ave N, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a middle school on Third Avenue North in Clear Lake for a reported juvenile female who injured her right arm after self-harm involving a shard of glass. Responders were directed to the school office.
Officers check black Ford Edge for warrant issues
Traffic
4th Ave S & S 24th St, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers attempted to locate a black Ford Edge near 4th Avenue South and South 24th Street in Clear Lake. A license plate was checked for possible warrants and registered owner information.
Welfare check on two children outside hardware store
Welfare Check
US-18, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer requested a welfare check on two small children reportedly sitting outside Ace Hardware. Someone had stopped the officer on the highway near the airport to report the children, and the officer said a second unit was not needed.
Illegal leaf burning near house on (number withheld) North Eleventh Street
Fire
N 11th St, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a report of illegal burning of leaves close to a house near (number withheld) North Eleventh Street in Clear Lake.
Man detoxing from alcohol requests ER transport
Medical Emergency
Buddy Holly Pl, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near Buddy Holly Place in Clear Lake for a 43-year-old man who was conscious and breathing and reportedly detoxing from alcohol and requesting transport to the emergency room.
Officers check orange cat in roadway near park
Other Non-Crime Event
6th St, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct an animal welfare check for an orange cat reported in the roadway near Holly McGowan Park and 6th Street, with uncertainty about whether the cat is alive.
Man detoxing from alcohol treated in Clear Lake
Medical Emergency
Buddy Holly Pl, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS responded to a medical call near Buddy Holly Place in Clear Lake for a 43-year-old man who was conscious and breathing and reportedly detoxing from alcohol. One unit later transported him routine to Mercy hospital. A separate animal welfare check was requested for an orange cat in the roadway near Holly McGowan Park and 6th Street.
Car hits deer on I-35 near mile marker 190.9
Traffic
I 35 and Avenue of the Saints, Clear Lake, Iowa 50428, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a single-vehicle crash after a driver apparently hit a deer on I-35 northbound near mile marker 190.9. The incident was detected by an iPhone crash alert, and a trooper was sent to the scene.
Reckless small car reported on I-35 near mile 198
Traffic
I-35, Clear Lake, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible reckless or impaired driver on I-35 northbound near mile marker 198. A caller in a green semi reported a small car leaving the roadway and unable to stay in its lane.
19-year-old woman vomits after seizure near 4th Ave N
Medical Emergency
4th Ave N, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a medical call near Fourth Avenue North in Clear Lake for a 19-year-old woman who is reportedly 18 weeks pregnant, conscious and breathing, and vomiting after a previous seizure.
Pregnant woman having seizure near Clear Lake
Medical Emergency
4th Ave N, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call near Fourth Avenue North in Clear Lake for a 19-year-old woman who was reportedly actively seizing. The call was later canceled when she was no longer seizing and was taken by a personal vehicle to a hospital.
Person with possible mental health issue near Clear Lake
Medical Emergency
S Shore Dr & Green Meadows Dr, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a 911 hang-up near South Shore Drive and Green Meadows Drive. The reporting party was not making sense on the phone, said they did not want anyone to come out, and were reported to be in bed. A possible mental health issue was noted, and officers were sent to check on the person’s welfare.
Loose dog found in backyard on North Seventh Street
Other Non-Crime Event
N 7th St W, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a loose tan and white chihuahua-type dog at a residence near North Seventh Street West in Clear Lake. The caller said the dog was let into the backyard and its owner is unknown.
Equipment blocking alley behind North 3rd Street
Traffic
N 3rd St, Clear Lake, IA 50428
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a parking complaint near North Third Street in Clear Lake, where a caller reported equipment apparently blocking an alleyway.
