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Emergency Incidents
Two-vehicle crash on Highway 92 near bridge
Traffic
IA-92 & 2nd St, Columbus Junction, IA 52738
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible two-vehicle traffic crash near the bridge at East Second Avenue and Highway 92, with no reported injuries or roadway blockage.
Alarm at Columbus Junction High School
Break-In
Colton St, Columbus Junction, IA 52738
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible alarm at Columbus Junction High School and attempted to contact a key holder to check if everything was okay.
Search for truck driver reportedly armed with knife
Weapons
IA-70, Columbus Junction, IA 52738
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers discuss an attempt to locate a semi-truck pulling a Tyson Foods trailer after the driver was reportedly armed with a large knife. The truck was last associated with a Tyson facility and was reportedly heading toward Waterloo, with an approximately 45-minute delay. The driver was described as wearing (description withheld), (description withheld), and a (description withheld).
Child falls near Third Street in Columbus Junction
Medical Emergency
3rd St, Columbus Junction, IA 52738
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance crews were dispatched to a location near Third Street in Columbus Junction for a possible child who had fallen, with a baby heard crying in the background.
93-year-old man falls at home needing help up
Medical Emergency
7th St, Columbus Junction, IA 52738
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was dispatched to a location near 7th Street in Columbus Junction for a possible medical call involving a 93-year-old man who fell and needed assistance getting up, with no reported injury.
Possible home break-in and harassment report
Break-In
Co Rd W66, Columbus Junction, IA 52738
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller at a home on County Road W66 reported a possible break-in through the front door. The caller did not believe anyone was inside and mentioned receiving harassment threats, and requested to speak with an officer.
Lane closure on Highway 70 near Colonels Drive
Road Closure
IA-70 & Colonels Dr, Columbus Junction, IA 52738
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible roadway hazard near Highway 70 and Colonel's Drive, with only the northbound lane open and the other lane blocked.
Two-car crash at highways 70 and 92, no injuries
Traffic
IA-92 & IA-70, Columbus Junction, IA 52738
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a reported two-vehicle crash blocking the roadway near Highway 70 and Highway 92. One vehicle was extricated, no injuries were reported, airbags deployed in both vehicles, and tow trucks were requested.
Accidental 911 call from Cedar Street residence
Non-Crime Event
Cedar St, Columbus Junction, IA 52738
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received an apparent accidental 911 call from a man at a residence on Cedar Street in Fredonia. He reported that he was okay and had accidentally rolled over on his phone.
Elderly woman falls in bathroom, needs lift assist
Medical Emergency
Co Rd W66, Columbus Junction, IA 52738
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance crews were sent to a home near County Road W66 for a lift assist for an 83-year-old woman who reportedly fell in a bathroom and did not appear to be injured.
Minor crash at Casey’s in Columbus Junction
Traffic
E Access Road, Columbus Junction, IA 52738
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible minor property-damage-only crash at a gas station near East Access Road in Columbus Junction.
Vehicle hits deer near Houston’s lot on Highway 92
Traffic
IA-92, Columbus Junction, IA 52738
As discussed during the dispatch call, a vehicle reportedly struck a deer near a parking lot on Highway 92. The deer’s position in the roadway is unknown, and no medical assistance was needed.
Reckless driving complaint on silver SUV near school
Traffic
Colton St, Columbus Junction, IA 52738
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a driving complaint about a silver Nissan Pathfinder reported to be driving erratically and speeding up and slowing down while traveling southbound near Columbus Junction High School toward Columbus City, then turning onto Iowa 70.
Student not in contact with parents after school visit
Missing Person
Colton St, Columbus Junction, IA 52738
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer requested an incident be created after contacting a student at Columbus High School who was reportedly not in contact with their parents. The situation appears to involve a possible missing or uncontacted student.
Traffic stop on Locust Street in Columbus Junction
Traffic
Locust St, Columbus Junction, IA 52738
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop on Locust Street in Columbus Junction involving a 2009 Nissan Armada with registration information mentioned.
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