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Emergency Incidents
Reported motorcycle crash on Veterans Memorial Highway
Traffic
Veterans Memorial Hwy & S 24th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported motorcycle crash with two occupants near South 24th Street and Veterans Memorial Highway. A passerby reported an adult female with a possible leg injury, but responding units found no patient and reported everyone appeared to be okay.
Motorcycle crash at South 24th and Veterans Memorial
Traffic
Veterans Memorial Hwy & S 24th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible unknown-injury traffic accident involving two motorcycles near South 24th Street and Veterans Memorial Highway, with a third-party caller reporting riders down and one female seen on the ground on camera.
Two vehicle tires reported stolen at motel
Theft Report
S 24th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a motel on South 24th Street in Council Bluffs for a reported theft of two tires from a caller’s vehicle, which apparently occurred around 3:00 a.m. The front desk reportedly has camera footage of the incident.
Crews investigate smoke near creek bridge in Council Bluffs
Fire
IA-92 & Harry Langdon Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a possible smoke source near Harry Langdon Boulevard and Highway 92 after a caller reported smoke near a small bridge and tree line. A fire pit was reportedly extinguished, and units checked a light haze in the area.
Welfare check for young woman having mental health episode
Medical Emergency
Knollwood Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a residence near Knollwood Drive for a welfare check on a 21-year-old woman reportedly experiencing a mental health episode inside the home. The caller reported she was not violent and no intoxicants were involved.
Illegal backyard fire pit extinguished
Fire
E Washington Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported illegal burn pit near East Washington Avenue. The fire pit was extinguished and the unit returned to service. Another unit checked a nearby area by Harry Langdon Boulevard and Highway 92 for smoke reported near a small bridge over a creek, and a representative was contacted to secure the area.
Fire units check smoke near Oak Street and Broadway
Fire
N Broadway & Oak St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units went out of service to investigate possible smoke in the area of Oak Street and North Broadway in Council Bluffs.
Patient en route to hospital with stable condition
Medical Emergency
E Pierce St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 6 reported transporting one patient to a hospital with a possible medical issue, using a non-emergency response code.
Roommate reportedly threatens to assault caller
Assault Report
S 16th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a business on South 16th Street in Council Bluffs for a possible threat. A caller reported that a roommate kicked him out and threatened to assault him, and the caller planned to wait outside to meet officers.
Man with sudden breathing difficulty on oxygen at care facility
Medical Emergency
Northcrest Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for an elderly man with sudden breathing difficulty at a care facility on Northcrest Drive. During the response, smoke and flames were reported at the facility, and firefighters attempted to gain entry to investigate the apparent fire.
Dumpster fire at Crestline facility in Council Bluffs
Fire
S 35th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, crews responded to a reported dumpster/trash fire near South 35th Street by the Crestline facility in Council Bluffs. A passerby reported smoke and flames, and firefighters made entry to access the area and work on extinguishment.
Caretaker removes woman from home without disclosure
Missing Person
Nash Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible missing person or civil dispute at an apartment on Nash Boulevard. A caller reported that an aide took her sister from the home, claiming to take her somewhere safe, and would not disclose the sister’s location. The caller was waiting outside for officers.
Dumpster fire at Crestline on South 35th Street
Fire
S 35th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported dumpster fire near South 35th Street in Council Bluffs.
Woman falls and injures replaced knee near Ave A
Medical Emergency
Ave A, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported fall involving a 46-year-old woman near Ave A in Council Bluffs. She was conscious and breathing and had bleeding and injury to a recently replaced knee.
Caretakers report missing person at Avenue M home
Missing Person
Avenue M, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report from caretakers at a residence near Avenue M that a person they watch over was missing and that they had a court order for him to be there. An officer was sent to the location.
Man walks in traffic at Ave A & N 16th St, Council Bluffs
Medical Emergency
Ave A & N 16th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a man reported standing in the middle of the street and walking in traffic near North 16th Street and Avenue A. He was described as wearing all black and was last seen walking southbound on 16th Street.
Reckless tow truck reported near 23rd Avenue
Traffic
23rd Ave & S Expressway St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a white tow truck driving recklessly southbound near 23rd Avenue and South Expressway Street, reportedly cutting off the caller and failing to stay in its lane. The caller was no longer on scene when the report was made.
Fire department and paramedics respond near Valley View Dr
Medical Emergency
Valley View Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire department and paramedics were dispatched to the Valley View Drive area in Council Bluffs for a reported medical emergency.
90-year-old man confused after fall, back pain at home
Medical Emergency
Valley View Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a possible medical emergency at an independent living facility on Valley View Drive for a 90-year-old man who was conscious and breathing but confused, not eating or drinking, and had back pain after a fall the previous day. Transport was requested.
78-year-old man falls at apartment, injuries unknown
Medical Emergency
Sherwood Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical alarm at an apartment on Sherwood Drive after a 78-year-old man reported a fall. Injuries were unknown when Engine 61 and Medic 6 arrived on scene.
