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Emergency Incidents
Man reportedly threatens to shoot caller at home
Weapons
Lockwood Pl, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a threats call at a home near Lockwood Place in Council Bluffs, where a caller reported that a male was threatening to shoot her. The weapon was unknown, and the male was reportedly in the kitchen with the mother. Additional units were requested and responded.
Woman with difficulty breathing after drinking at Ave A
Medical Emergency
Ave A, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical units were sent to a location near Avenue A in Council Bluffs for a reported 27-year-old woman having difficulty breathing after drinking and becoming panicked.
Caller locked out of home by intoxicated woman
Disturbance
5th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported disturbance at a residence near Fifth Ave in Council Bluffs, where a caller said a woman locked him out and his belongings were still inside. Intoxication was mentioned, and no weapons were reported.
Woman with asthma has difficulty breathing after drinking
Medical Emergency
Ave A, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location on Avenue A in Council Bluffs for a reported breathing problem involving a 27-year-old woman with asthma. The caller indicated she had used her inhaler, had been drinking, and was panicking, and responders were asked to use a side door. Police were also sent to the scene.
Noise complaint about neighbor using lawn equipment
Disturbance
Stuart Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported noise disturbance near Stuart Boulevard and Seward Boulevard in Council Bluffs, where neighbors were reportedly mowing and weed-eating a lawn. The situation may involve a possible code 200, and weapons were unknown.
Man reportedly strikes child with CPAP machine cord during disturbance
Assault Report
5th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a disturbance near 5th Avenue where a man was reportedly throwing items, screaming, and striking a 2-year-old in the face with a CPAP machine cord. The involved parties were reported to be refusing rescue/EMS, and no weapons were reported.
911 hang-up with whispering caller near Walgreens
Suspicious Activity
E Pierce St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a 911 hang-up from a woman whispering near a Walgreens on East Broadway. A callback went unanswered, and a later location update indicated she was near a business on East Peter Street.
Rescue requested for sick person near Iowa
Medical Emergency
230th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, lewis Township Fire and Rescue was dispatched to a reported medical issue involving a sick person at a location on 230th Street in Council Bluffs.
Sick person reported near 230th Street in Council Bluffs
Medical Emergency
230th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical emergency involving a sick person near 230th Street in Council Bluffs.
89-year-old female in pain with chemo history
Medical Emergency
N 30th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call for an elderly woman in significant pain at a residence near 30th Street in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The patient reportedly has a history of chemotherapy.
Report of possible broken item at gas station
Suspicious Activity
Veterans Memorial Hwy, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to a reported violation at a gas station on Veterans Memorial Highway. The caller is waiting in a black SUV, and the suspect is reportedly not on scene.
Man reports harassment outside Joshua House
Disturbance
N 15th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a complaint at a facility on North 15th Street after a caller reported being upset about being denied entry and later said a man in a wheelchair was harassing him outside. No weapons were reported.
Teen son assaults mother’s boyfriend at home
Domestic Dispute
Lockwood Pl, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported physical disturbance at a residence near Lockwood Place in Council Bluffs. An open-line call captured screaming and a possible physical altercation. A caller reported that her juvenile son assaulted her boyfriend. The parties were later reported to be separated, with the juvenile male in the backyard and the mother and boyfriend inside the home. Possible intoxication was mentioned, and no weapons were reported.
82-year-old man falls from bed with no injuries
Medical Emergency
Risen Son Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a senior residence on Risen Son Boulevard in Council Bluffs for an 82-year-old man who reportedly fell out of bed and had no injuries. Residents were later reported to be on scene and in command.
Person needs lift assist at residence on Boulevard
Medical Emergency
Risen Son Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and rescue units were paged multiple times for a possible lift assist at a residence near Boulevard in Council Bluffs.
Verbal dispute between neighbors at Bluff Street
Disturbance
Bluff St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible verbal disturbance between neighbors at an apartment on Bluff Street in Council Bluffs. The caller reported a male and female arguing, with descriptions and any weapons unknown. Units were assigned and planned to make contact with the caller and the involved vehicle.
72-year-old man falls and injures head and hip
Medical Emergency
E Kanesville Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for a 72-year-old man who fell and hit his head at an assisted living facility on East Kanesville Boulevard. He was conscious and breathing with injuries to his head and right hip.
Person fell near East Kanesville Boulevard
Medical Emergency
E Kanesville Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible fall at a location on East Kansas Boulevard in Council Bluffs.
Dresser defaced with marker at Council Bluffs home
Property Damage
Ave A, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to an apartment on Avenue A in Council Bluffs for a report of criminal mischief. A dresser that had been loaned to a friend was reportedly returned with marker damage, and officers were directed to enter through the back alley.
Street racing reported near Best Memorial area
Traffic
S 55th Ave & S 35th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received reports of two vehicles reportedly street racing near the intersection of South 35th Street and South 55th Avenue by Best Memorial, with the issue said to have been ongoing for several nights.
