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Emergency Incidents
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.
Teen causing disturbance at Lockwood Place home
Domestic Dispute
Lockwood Pl, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported disturbance near Lockwood Place involving a caller’s juvenile son. The situation may involve possible weapons or intoxicants, but this is not confirmed.
Bicyclist struck by vehicle on East Broadway
Traffic
E Broadway & Benton St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported personal injury traffic accident near Benton Street and East Broadway Street, where a female bicyclist was reportedly struck by a vehicle. The vehicle was still on scene, and no other injuries were reported. The exact extent of the bicyclist’s injuries was unknown.
Vehicle and bicycle crash at East Broadway
Traffic
E Broadway & Benton St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible vehicle versus bicycle crash near Benton Street and East Broadway in Council Bluffs.
81-year-old female reports weakness from low blood pressure
Medical Emergency
S 21st St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near South 21st Street for an 81-year-old woman who reported feeling weak after a home health nurse had previously told her her blood pressure was very low. She requested to be checked but did not want transport to a hospital.
Ex-boyfriend reportedly tries to run caller over
Domestic Dispute
Pueblo Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a location near Pueblo Road for a report that a caller’s ex-boyfriend was refusing to leave and allegedly tried to run her over with a Honda Civic. No intoxicants or weapons were reportedly involved.
Pedestrian appears unsteady near Broadway and 34th St
Medical Emergency
W Broadway & N 34th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a welfare check on a man near 34th Street and West Broadway in Council Bluffs after reports that he was walking westbound, repeatedly stepping off and back onto the sidewalk, and appeared unsteady.
Traffic stop on white Honda Pilot on West Broadway
Traffic
W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop in the (number withheld) block of West Broadway involving a white Honda Pilot.
Officers search for wanted person on Creek Top
Other Incidents
Creek Top, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are checking the 800 block of Creek Top in Council Bluffs for a possible wanted person.
Traffic stop on silver Hyundai Elantra
Traffic
Richard Downing Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop in the (number withheld) block of Richard Downing Avenue involving a silver Hyundai Elantra with an Iowa license plate.
Woman forced to swallow pills at Scott Street apartment
Medical Emergency
Scott St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible overdose involving a 40-year-old woman at an apartment on Scott Street in Council Bluffs. The woman reportedly said she was forced to swallow pills, and police were also dispatched to the scene.
Woman forced to take unknown pills at apartment
Domestic Dispute
Scott St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a woman at an apartment on Scott Street said her boyfriend forced her to swallow pills and held her down. Rescue and police were sent to assist.
Pedestrian injured in crash on Avenue F
Traffic
Ave F, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible motor vehicle crash near Avenue F in Council Bluffs, with a unit transporting an adult male pedestrian from the scene.
Traffic stop on gray Audi on West Broadway
Traffic
W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop involving a gray Audi in the 2400 block of West Broadway.
