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Emergency Incidents
Smoke reported in house fire on 7th Avenue
Fire
7th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported residential fire near the 700 block of 7th Avenue, where black smoke was seen coming from a single-story home and smoke was reported inside. The incident was upgraded to a working fire, with all occupants believed to be out and power and gas companies requested to respond.
Black smoke reported at house on 7th Avenue
Fire
7th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a report of black smoke coming from a house near 7th Avenue, possibly from the porch, with no flames seen. Units also stop traffic near South 8th and 7th during the response.
Officer responds to crash at Walgreens parking lot
Traffic
W Broadway & N 25th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer responded to a Walgreens near 25th Street and West Broadway for a possible traffic accident involving a Kia, where a person wanted to speak with the officer.
Crash blocking traffic on West Broadway
Traffic
W Broadway & Glen Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible property-damage crash at West Broadway and Glen Avenue involving a black Forester and a gray Altima. The Altima was reported to be blocking traffic, with injuries and fluid leaking in the roadway.
Residential alarm on Mudhollow Road
Break-In
Mudhollow Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible residential burglary alarm at a home near Mud Hollow Road, with coverage for the front door and no additional unit requested.
Children taken off property without seatbelts
Domestic Dispute
S 10th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a complaint at a club front office on South 10th Street in Council Bluffs about a possible incident where children were reportedly taken from the property without proper seatbelts.
Driver hits car in drive-through and refuses insurance
Traffic
Bennett Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported property-damage crash at a Walgreens drive-through on East Broadway, where a male driver in a black Kia reportedly struck another vehicle and did not provide insurance information.
Juveniles riding four-wheelers around neighborhood
Disturbance
Avenue D, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers checked a report of juveniles riding four-wheelers and giving rides to other juveniles while circling the block near Avenue D in Council Bluffs.
Report of financial scam at North Lenox Circle
Fraud Report
N Lenox Cir, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible scam or fraud report near North Lenox Circle in Council Bluffs, where someone may have obtained money information from a victim.
Officers search for white (license_plate withheld) near Parkwild Drive
Missing Person
Parkwild Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct an area check near Parkwild Drive for a white Subaru Impreza that has reportedly been missing for about an hour. A caution is given that the subject may be paranoid.
Man with schizophrenia and suicidal thoughts at health center
Medical Emergency
S 6th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a health center on South 6th Street for a reported 35-year-old man who was described as schizophrenic, paranoid, and suicidal. Units were asked to respond without lights or sirens, and the man was waiting in the front lobby.
Fraud report at station in District 3
Fraud Report
Ezra Jackson Wy, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers directed a district unit to review records for a possible fraud incident reported at a local station.
Man harassing customers and blocking Popeyes entrance
Disturbance
W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a restaurant for a reported disorderly man who was yelling at customers, crawling on the ground, and blocking the entrance. The man was described as wearing a (description withheld) and (description withheld) and pushing a shopping cart. Units noted he might be the same person they had contacted earlier near 35th and Broadway.
Yard car fire with propane tanks on South 18th St
Fire
S 18th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported car fire in a yard near South 18th Street in Council Bluffs. Callers reported a junk car burning, possible explosions, and propane tanks in the yard, with the backyard also on fire. Engine 21 arrived and confirmed a car on fire and began extinguishment.
Residential alarm at duplex on Avenue D
Break-In
Avenue D, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported residential alarm at a duplex near Avenue D, with motion detected in a living room area.
Man screaming and throwing items in parking lot
Disturbance
W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance in the parking lot of a store on West Broadway, where a man was screaming and throwing items. No weapons or intoxicants were reported.
College student reported missing at campus center
Missing Person
College Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible missing person report involving a male student at a student center near College Road.
Person highly intoxicated after hospital discharge
Medical Emergency
S 6th St Apt. 818, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to an apartment building on South Sixth Street for a welfare check on a 54-year-old woman who was reportedly highly intoxicated after a recent hospital discharge. The caller later asked that units disregard the call.
Male in 60s with altered mental status in care facility
Medical Emergency
Risen Son Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a care facility on Risen Son Boulevard for a man in his 60s who was awake but not alert and reportedly had an altered mental status. EMS responded and arrived on scene for a medical transport.
Caller reports possible phone fraud
Fraud Report
N 27th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible fraud report near North 27th Street in Council Bluffs, where a caller believed personal information was shared with someone over the phone.
