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Emergency Incidents
Suspicious man on bicycle reported at intersection
Suspicious Activity
Avenue B & N 26th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious male on a bicycle near North 26th Street and Avenue B in Council Bluffs. The officer indicated they would provide an update about a possible second subject or location.
Welfare check on man yelling at people outside
Disturbance
N 32nd St & Avenue C, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check near 32nd Street and Avenue C in Council Bluffs for an older man with a white beard who was reportedly sitting outside and yelling at people. No intoxication or weapons were reported.
Man swallows toothbrush, feels stuck in throat
Medical Emergency
S 24th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency at a behavioral health facility on South 24th Street in Council Bluffs, where a 34-year-old man reportedly swallowed a toothbrush and felt it stuck in his throat but was not having trouble breathing.
66-year-old woman breathing difficulty with abdominal pain
Medical Emergency
Hyde Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a reported medical emergency involving a 66-year-old woman with breathing difficulty, abdominal pain, and swelling near Hyde Avenue. Another medical call for a sick person was reported on South 24th Street, with fire and medic units responding and arriving on scene.
Report of illegal open burn on Harrison Street
Fire
Harrison St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible open burn with heavy smoke and a leaf-burning odor near Harrison Street, apparently a few doors north of a specific address.
82-year-old female fell near Avenue G with no injuries
Medical Emergency
Ave G, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported medical alarm at a residence near Avenue G in Council Bluffs for an 82-year-old woman who had fallen. The report indicated she was alone, had no injuries, and the back screen door was open.
Woman bleeding uncontrollably from groin in apartment
Medical Emergency
Nash Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to an apartment on Nash Boulevard in Council Bluffs for a possible hemorrhage involving a 55-year-old woman with uncontrolled bleeding, later reported to be from the groin area.
Adult female with chest pain at apartment complex
Medical Emergency
N 6th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported chest pain incident involving an adult woman at an apartment complex on North 6th Street in Council Bluffs. Officers were already on scene when EMS arrived.
101-year-old woman with back fractures in pain at assisted living
Medical Emergency
E Kanesville Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a retirement community on East Kanesville Boulevard for an elderly woman in pain with newly compressed back fractures who requested transport to the emergency room.
91-year-old man suffers fall with head trauma at assisted living
Medical Emergency
Macineery Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to an assisted living facility on Magnolia Drive for a 91-year-old man who reportedly suffered a ground-level fall with head trauma. The patient was reported alert, and fire and medical units arrived on scene.
74-year-old woman falls off treadmill, injures nose
Medical Emergency
S Main St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported fall at a fitness center on South Main Street, where a 74-year-old woman reportedly fell from a treadmill and injured her nose. Medic 3 and Truck 32 were dispatched and arrived on scene.
Intoxicated man yelling at auto shop parking lot
Disturbance
Manawa Centre Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of an intoxicated older man yelling and screaming at an auto repair business on Manawa Center Drive, where staff were trying to keep him from getting into his vehicle.
71-year-old woman feeling weak and unable to walk
Medical Emergency
Ave A, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported medical issue involving a 71-year-old woman near Avenue A in Council Bluffs. She was described as generally unwell, weak, and having difficulty walking. Multiple fire and medical units were dispatched, with some assignments later disregarded.
Reckless driving by silver SUV on Valley View Drive
Traffic
Valley View Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were notified of a possible reckless driver near Valley View Drive in Council Bluffs. A silver Toyota RAV4 with an Iowa license plate was reportedly driving erratically southbound from College Road.
Shoplifting report at Walmart on North Sixteenth Street
Theft Report
N 16th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible shoplifting at a Walmart on North 16th Street, where a man in a (description withheld), (description withheld), and (description withheld) was reportedly using the self-checkout while a backpack contained unpaid items. Responding units were later told to disregard the call.
Trespassing complaint at Washington Court Apartments
Break-In
E Washington, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported trespassing incident at an apartment complex on North Sixth Street in Council Bluffs. A property manager reported a woman who was not a tenant sleeping in the hallways with a shopping cart, with possible intoxication and no known weapons.
Person blocking parking lot and entrance at Casey’s
Disturbance
W Broadway & N 35th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a welfare check on a man reportedly blocking the parking lot and staggering near the entrance of a convenience store at 35th Street and Broadway in Council Bluffs.
Car blocking road, driver possibly impaired
Traffic
Valley View Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a gray Chevy stopped in the middle of the road near Highway 92 and Veterans Memorial Highway, just west of Valley View Drive, with a hose dragging behind it. The driver was possibly sleeping or intoxicated. Rescue was initially assigned, but responding units were later told to disregard.
Officers detain man after foot chase from rail yard
Suspicious Activity
Avenue M & N 14th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers in the rail yard behind a house reported a male running on foot from the train yard toward 14th Street and Avenue M. The man was described as a white male wearing a (description withheld) and (description withheld). Officers located him in the area of 14th Street and Avenue M and detained one male.
Person having a possible seizure at Goodwill Industries
Medical Emergency
Madison Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible seizure involving a 27-year-old man at a Goodwill store on Madison Avenue, with responders directed to use the donation door.
