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Emergency Incidents
Man falls off chair and loses consciousness at bar
Medical Emergency
Ave A, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported fall at a lounge on Avenue A in Council Bluffs. A 72-year-old man reportedly fell from a chair after having drinks, hit his head, and was later reported unconscious while on oxygen. Police were initially involved but were later told they could disregard.
Two-vehicle crash on West Broadway, no injuries
Traffic
W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a property-damage crash involving two vehicles in the intersection near West Broadway. No injuries or fluid leaks were reported, and another unit later took over the call.
Woman reports choking by boyfriend at hotel
Domestic Dispute
S 24th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible domestic assault at an inn on South 24th Street. A woman came into the office and said her boyfriend choked her in a room. The man reportedly remained in a room at the inn.
Woman with breathing difficulty near Avenue D
Medical Emergency
Avenue D, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are responding to a reported medical emergency involving a 64-year-old woman with difficulty breathing near Avenue D in Council Bluffs. She is conscious but not breathing normally and is reported to be diabetic.
Female dislocates elbow at Iowa Western soccer field
Medical Emergency
College Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency at the Iowa Western Community College soccer field on College Road for an 18-year-old woman who reportedly fell and dislocated her elbow. A separate call involved a possible stroke involving an 80-year-old woman at a residence on Leisure Avenue.
Shoe theft at Famous Footwear on Metro Drive
Theft Report
Metro Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible shoplifting at a shoe store on Metro Drive, where two people allegedly stole several boxes of shoes and left in a small black car without a license plate. The vehicle was later reported back in the parking lot near a nearby store.
Juveniles on motorcycles harass driver near Big Lake Park
Suspicious Activity
Big Lake Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported that two juveniles on motorcycles allegedly chased the caller’s vehicle, circled it, and followed the caller to a gas station near Big Lake Park on Big Lake Road. The caller was no longer at the scene when the report was made.
Elderly man weak after multiple falls at care facility
Medical Emergency
Sherwood Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a senior living facility on Sherwood Drive for a reported medical issue involving an approximately 85-year-old man who had fallen several times recently, was very weak, and had knee pain. His son was on scene and requested transport to a hospital.
Semi parked in roadway causing traffic hazard
Traffic
Military Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible ongoing traffic hazard involving a black semi parked in the roadway near Military Avenue, after a caller requested to speak with an officer.
Paramedics respond to call near Avenue D in Council Bluffs
Medical Emergency
Avenue D, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics were dispatched to a possible medical emergency at a residence near Avenue D in Council Bluffs.
Female patient with breathing trouble and possible broken rib
Medical Emergency
Avenue J, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a reported medical issue involving a 58-year-old woman with difficulty breathing outside a residence near Avenue J in Council Bluffs. She is conscious and breathing and is reportedly in a maroon van, with a possible broken rib from coughing.
Report of stolen Buick on South 8th Street
Stolen Vehicle
S 8th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible stolen vehicle report near South 8th Street in Council Bluffs involving a 2005 Buick LeSabre.
Verbal dispute and suicide concern at Avenue A home
Domestic Dispute
Ave A, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible verbal domestic dispute at a residence near Avenue A in Council Bluffs. The caller said he was locked out of the home, was crying on the phone, and reported that his girlfriend threatened to take pills. No weapons were reported, and the caller was waiting outside the residence.
Report of hit-and-run crash on Madison Avenue
Traffic
Madison Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, a reporting party is waiting at the police station to speak with an officer about a reported property-damage hit and run that occurred the previous night on Madison Avenue.
73-year-old woman falls in garage with no injuries
Medical Emergency
1/2 Woodbury Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded for a lift assist near Woodbury Avenue for a 73-year-old woman who reportedly fell in a garage and was reported to have no injuries.
Traffic stop on gray Nissan with no plates
Traffic
I-29, US-275, Pacific Junction, IA 51561, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a gray Nissan Altima with no license plates on Highway 37.2 northbound.
Vehicle fire extinguished at Menards parking lot
Fire
Menards Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported vehicle fire at a Menards store. The fire was put out, and the vehicle owner arranged for a private tow to remove the vehicle from the lot.
Alleged mistreatment of dogs outside Cattleman Pool
Other Incidents
16th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible animal welfare concern at a parking lot near 16th Avenue in Council Bluffs. A caller reported three dogs running through her yard, and two people, one male and one female, allegedly grabbed the dogs by the neck and dragged them into a vehicle parked at the lot. The caller believed the people may be living out of the vehicle.
Truck parked for a week blocking traffic lane
Traffic
Ave F, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a parking complaint near Avenue F in Council Bluffs involving a gray Dodge pickup reportedly obstructing traffic and parked there for about a week.
Erratic driving report on Interstate 29 near exit 47
Traffic
I-29, Council Bluffs, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a gray SUV driving erratically and brake-checking the caller near Interstate 29 southbound exit 47. The vehicle reportedly had a male driver and a small child inside, and the child was reported to be screaming before the SUV exited at exit 47.
