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Emergency Incidents
60-year-old man conscious after fall at apartment
Medical Emergency
S Oak Park Ave, Colfax, IA 50054
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports an ambulance request for a 60-year-old man who fell at an apartment on South Oak Park Avenue. A separate call mentions a 41-year-old woman at an address on South Third Avenue East who is reportedly having a panic attack, with police already on scene.
Officer investigates vehicle on West Washington
Traffic
W Washington St, Colfax, IA 50054
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported a possible vehicle contact or incident in the 200 block of West Washington in Colfax and was investigating the situation.
70-year-old male with high blood pressure at home
Medical Emergency
W Division St, Colfax, IA 50054
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a medical call near West Division Street for a conscious, breathing 70-year-old man with high blood pressure and a history of stroke.
Intoxicated person being abusive at restaurant
Disturbance
N Walnut St, Colfax, IA 50054
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible disorderly conduct incident involving an intoxicated person reportedly being abusive at an Indian restaurant near North Walnut Street in Colfax.
Reckless driver speeding and swerving on highway
Traffic
I 80 and North State Highway 117 Highway, Colfax, Iowa 50054, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a dark-colored sedan driving recklessly westbound on Highway 100 and 55, possibly speeding and swerving out of its lane.
False fire alarm at Colfax High School
Fire
N League Rd, Colfax, IA 50054
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible false fire alarm at a high school in Colfax after a security company advised responders to disregard the call.
Stage smoke alarm at Colfax High School
Fire
N League Rd, Colfax, IA 50054
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were requested to Colfax High School for a reported stage center smoke alarm.
Car hits deer on Highway 117, no injuries
Traffic
IA-117, Colfax, IA 50054
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a car hitting a deer in the (number withheld) block of Highway 117 North. No injuries were reported, and the deer was said to be in the roadway. The caller may be in a Nissan Sentra and requested a report.
Officers check welfare of semi driver at travel center
Medical Emergency
N Walnut St, Colfax, IA 50054
As discussed during the dispatch call, colfax officers conduct a possible welfare check on a semi truck at the Colfax Travel Center just north of I-80.
Officer asked to contact mother about unsafe driver
Traffic
Laramie St, Colfax, IA 50054
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was asked to contact a mother near Laramie Street about a report that her son was not safe to drive. The situation was later reported as taken care of and the officer was told to disregard the call.
69-year-old man very tired at Colfax Park Apartments
Medical Emergency
S Oak Park Ave, Colfax, IA 50054
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at an apartment complex near South Oak Park Avenue in Colfax after a pendant alarm was activated for a 69-year-old man who reported being very tired. He was conscious and breathing, and an ambulance with an advanced life support unit from Newton was en route, with police also heading to the scene.
Man detoxing from alcohol struggles to breathe at home
Medical Emergency
W Broadway St, Colfax, IA 50054
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was requested for a 53-year-old man at a location on West Broadway Street in Colfax, Iowa, who reportedly detoxing from alcohol and has COPD with difficulty breathing and pain.
81-year-old woman falls but is uninjured at home
Medical Emergency
N Oak Park Ave, Colfax, IA 50054
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was sent to a location near North Oak Park Avenue for an 81-year-old woman who reportedly fell, had no injuries, and needed help getting up.
Caller reports theft from earlier date
Theft Report
Fan Ave, Colfax, IA 50054
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible theft on the twenty-third, with the caller now home and available to provide a report near Fawn Avenue in Colfax, Iowa.
Resident reports prior theft at Fan Avenue home
Theft Report
Fan Ave, Colfax, IA 50054
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are handling a possible theft that was reported on the 23rd from a residence near Fan Avenue. The reporting party is now home and available to provide details.
Traffic stop on Iowa Highway 117
Traffic
Iowa Highway 117, Colfax, Iowa 50054, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Iowa Highway 117 involving a blue 2014 Ford Escape. The vehicle’s license plate and VIN were checked during the stop.
Male who fell unable to leave chair near Colfax
Medical Emergency
S Oak Park Ave, Colfax, IA 50054
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was dispatched to a location near South Oak Park Avenue in Colfax for a possible medical emergency involving a man who fell and could not get out of his chair.
Cow blocking roadway on County Highway F48 West
Animal Obstruction
County Highway F48 West, Colfax, Iowa 50054, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported a black-and-white cow blocking the roadway on County Highway F48 West near Highway 117. The officer later contacted a local person who believed it was his son’s cow and said he would call him.
Hit-and-run crash involving box truck near Colfax store
Traffic
N Walnut St, Colfax, IA 50054
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible hit-and-run property damage crash near a business by the interstate in Colfax. A large box truck with a Florida license plate was reportedly stopped by a local officer earlier and may now be traveling eastbound on the interstate.
Hit-and-run at Casey’s in Colfax under investigation
Traffic
N Walnut St, Colfax, IA 50054
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible hit-and-run crash that reportedly occurred earlier near a business in Colfax. A vehicle with a Florida license plate was later stopped near a location identified by the number 2353.
