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Emergency Incidents
Report of possible home invasion at apartment
Break-In
Avenue B, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to an apartment on Avenue B in Council Bluffs for a possible home invasion after a woman reported hearing someone in her bedroom. Another caller reported that cameras had been placed around the apartment and that medications were being stolen.
Man blocks woman from leaving during argument
Domestic Dispute
Parkwood Cir, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible domestic dispute near Parkwood Circle in Council Bluffs after a third-party caller reported a man blocking a woman from leaving and the two arguing. The man was reportedly in a gray or silver truck with a Nebraska license plate, and the woman was described as wearing a green sweatsuit.
62-year-old man falls down steps at restaurant
Medical Emergency
Dial Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for a 62-year-old man who reportedly fell down two steps at a restaurant on Dial Drive, with a possible knee injury and no obvious injuries seen.
Person needs medical help at Applebee's in Council Bluffs
Medical Emergency
Dial Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel were dispatched to Applebee's for a reported medical emergency.
Suspected shoplifter reported at Quick Shop
Theft Report
Ave G, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported shoplifting at a Quick Shop. A person was seen walking out and trying to leave, but it was later reported that he did not have anything on him.
Man assaulted with hammer and knife behind business
Assault Report
S 19th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a location near South 19th Street for a possible violent assault where a man was reportedly beaten with a hammer and knife and left unconscious. Radio traffic later indicated people were still chasing each other with knives and the scene was not secure.
Group fight involving knives and reported hammer assault at The Union on South 19th Street
Assault Report
S 19th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of a disturbance/assault at The Union on South 19th Street in Council Bluffs. Callers reported someone being struck with a hammer and multiple subjects with knives chasing each other in a parking lot (possibly up to six involved). A male reportedly holding a knife—described as a white male in a (description withheld) and (description withheld)—was later said to possibly be the victim.
Officers locate female requested by caller
Missing Person
5th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers searched for a reported missing woman near a business on 5th Avenue in Council Bluffs. She was seen crossing 32nd Street and continuing east on 1st Avenue, and officers later made contact with her.
Teen threatens mother during family dispute
Domestic Dispute
N 35th St h 3, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible family disturbance at an apartment on North 35th Street in Council Bluffs. A caller reported that her juvenile son was trying to take her phone and was threatening and intimidating her. Possible weapons were mentioned, but the type was unknown.
Traffic stop on tan Chevy Blazer on Iowa Avenue
Traffic
Iowa Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop in the (number withheld) block of Iowa Avenue involving a tan Chevy Blazer with an Iowa license plate.
Family dispute with assault reported at Skyview Drive
Domestic Dispute
Skyview Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near Skyview Drive in Council Bluffs for a possible domestic disturbance involving a man, his son, and the son’s wife. The call reportedly came through an interpreter, and there was a report of a verbal argument, items being thrown, and the mother allegedly slapping the man.
Concern for children soliciting outside motel
Welfare Check
W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check near a hotel on West Broadway for a woman and three juveniles reportedly sitting with a sign and possibly soliciting or begging. The caller was concerned the children were out of school. The situation was later reported as negative and the call was cleared.
Man assisted after fall near Wallace Avenue in Council Bluffs
Medical Emergency
Wallace Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported lift assist for a 59-year-old man near Wallace Avenue with no injuries. Another unit was sent to a separate possible medical issue involving a man lying near traffic at 24th and 9th Avenue.
Male lying on sidewalk near traffic in Council Bluffs
Medical Emergency
S 25th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency near South 24th Street and 9th Avenue, where a man was reported lying on the sidewalk and rolling into traffic with two other men nearby. A separate lift-assist call was handled at a location on Wallace Avenue for a 59-year-old man with no injuries.
Man lying on sidewalk rolls into traffic in Council Bluffs
Medical Emergency
9th Ave & S 24th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical crews responded to a report of a man lying on a sidewalk near South 24th Street and Ninth Avenue who had rolled into traffic. He was reported to be breathing, and the exact medical issue was unknown.
Officer checking person in wooded area
Welfare Check
Nash Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is with a person described as a possible welfare concern in a wooded area between apartment complexes near Nash Boulevard in Council Bluffs.
Large theft reported at Kohl’s on Metro Drive
Theft Report
Metro Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported theft at a retail store on Metro Drive, where a large amount of merchandise was reportedly taken and the suspected offenders left in a red vehicle near Veterans.
Report of criminal mischief on Jackson Way
Property Damage
Ezra Jackson Wy, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were advised of a possible criminal mischief report involving Jackson Way, where someone reportedly has a package and video for review at a district station.
Suspicious activity and disturbance at Timothy House
Disturbance
N 15th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are handling a possible suspicious activity or disturbance at a residence in district five.
Welfare check requested near South Expressway
Medical Emergency
S Expressway St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a hotel on South Expressway for a possible welfare check after a man in a room did not answer the door or come to the front desk and had reportedly been staying there for several days.
