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Emergency Incidents
Traffic stop at Sonic on West Broadway
Traffic
W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop near a Sonic restaurant off West Broadway involving a white Chevy pickup. Another unit was sent to assist at a separate stop near Sawmill where an officer reportedly had four occupants in the vehicle.
Dog left in parked vehicle in Council Bluffs
Suspicious Activity
Crestwood Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible animal complaint near North Crestwood Drive, where a caller reported a German Shepherd on or in a white Jeep that was not running and requested a check on the dog.
Traffic stop at Burger King on West Broadway
Traffic
W Broadway & S 32nd St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near a Burger King by West Broadway and 32nd Street in Council Bluffs involving a red Ford sedan with a reported Nebraska license plate.
Disturbance over dog taken near Avenue E in Council Bluffs
Substance Use
Avenue E, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible disturbance recall near Avenue E in Council Bluffs after a caller reported a woman and his sister were involved in an earlier disturbance and said his dog had been taken. The caller was reportedly screaming at call takers and may have been intoxicated or experiencing a mental health issue.
Officer checks suspicious vehicle at Henderson Park
Suspicious Activity
Mercy Dr # 110, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers made contact with a suspicious person and a black Chrysler sedan at Henderson Park, involving a vehicle with a Nebraska license plate.
Disturbance reported at residence on Avenue E
Disturbance
Avenue E, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible disturbance near Avenue E in Council Bluffs, with the caller involved and no weapons mentioned.
Caller reports trucks watching his house
Suspicious Activity
E Orchard Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check the area near East Orchard Avenue after a caller reported possible suspicious vehicles and believed neighbors might be watching his home. The caller requested that officers check the area without being seen.
Shoplifting of food and drink at West Broadway hotel
Theft Report
W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported theft at a business on West Broadway in Council Bluffs, where a man reportedly took a sandwich and a soda and then left on foot toward a nearby hotel.
Woman disoriented but conscious at apartment
Medical Emergency
S 6th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical emergency at an apartment on South 6th Street in Council Bluffs. Law enforcement was conducting a welfare check on a woman who was conscious and breathing but appeared disoriented, and medics were requested to the scene.
Man pushes person in wheelchair into street
Disturbance
24th Ave & S 12th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to the area of South 12th Street and 24th Avenue for a possible disorderly conduct incident. A caller reported a man in a gray shirt pushing another man in a wheelchair into the street and then walking away, with the behavior reportedly continuing for about 30 minutes. No weapons were reported, and the caller was concerned for the safety of the man in the wheelchair.
Adult female disoriented near Avenue I
Medical Emergency
Ave I, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, responders were requested for a medical call near Avenue I at an apartment building, where an adult woman was reported conscious and breathing but very disoriented.
Guests reportedly offering drugs to others at hotel
Substance Use
S 35th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a hotel on South 35th Street in Council Bluffs for a trespass complaint involving guests in a room who were reportedly offering other guests something referred to as “200,” and management requested their removal.
Woman stomping and screaming in apartment
Disturbance
S 19th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to an apartment on South 19th Street in Council Bluffs for a noise complaint. Two callers reported a woman inside stomping around and screaming, and this was described as an ongoing issue. Weapons were unknown.
Welfare check for woman with health issues
Medical Emergency
S 6th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to conduct a welfare check on a woman at an apartment on South 6th Street in Council Bluffs after she missed an appointment and had not been heard from for about 24 hours. The caller reported that she has known health issues.
Traffic stop on blue Chevrolet Cobalt
Traffic
Harrison St & Hyde Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Harrison Street and Hyde Avenue in Council Bluffs involving a blue Chevrolet Cobalt.
Traffic stop on white Ford SUV with paper plates
Traffic
W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Eighth and Broadway in front of a tire and auto business involving a white Ford SUV with paper plates.
Pedestrian walking on I-80 eastbound near Council Bluffs
Traffic
I-80, Council Bluffs, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a person walking in the middle of eastbound I-80 near mile marker 4.2 in Council Bluffs. The person was later reported moving toward the 5 mile marker, and an officer went out to contact them at that location.
Elderly man stuck in recliner at North Avenue apartment
Medical Emergency
North Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a lift assist at an apartment in North Avenue Towers for a 70-year-old man who was stuck in his recliner and sounded confused. Engine 61 and Medic 61 arrived to assist him.
Person requiring lift assist near North Avenue, Council Bluffs
Medical Emergency
North Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS are dispatched to a location on North Avenue in Council Bluffs for a possible medical lift assist.
Verbal dispute between couple at Avenue G home
Domestic Dispute
Ave G, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received an open line call reporting a possible verbal domestic disturbance near Avenue G in Council Bluffs. A woman said she and her boyfriend were arguing, and he was reportedly outside in a truck. No weapons or intoxicants were reported.
