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Emergency Incidents
92-year-old woman with severe cold and unable to eat
Medical Emergency
Midland Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported medical issue involving a sick elderly woman at a home near Midland Drive. The woman reportedly had a bad cold, was having difficulty speaking, had not eaten for about a week, and was alone. Responders arrived and requested no lights or sirens if possible.
Panic alarm activated at Dodge House main floor
Suspicious Activity
S 3rd St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible panic alarm at a building on South Third Street, described as the Dodge House, with an audible alarm on the main floor and a silver trip wire.
Possible diabetic issue causes confusion and shaking
Medical Emergency
Summer Drive, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible diabetic problem involving a 57-year-old man at a residence on Summer Drive in Council Bluffs. The man was conscious and breathing but shaking, incoherent, and unable to answer questions, and his blood sugar had not been checked.
Man reports assault by cousins on front porch
Domestic Dispute
5th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible assault at a residence near 5th Avenue in Council Bluffs. The caller said two cousins punched him in the face while sitting on the front porch. He refused rescue and reported having a pocket knife on him, but it was not displayed. No other weapons were reported.
Suspicious person reported at Franklin Avenue home
Suspicious Activity
Franklin Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious man wandering near Franklin Avenue. The caller described a man with a large backpack who was seen standing in a front yard and then entering a backyard, with no weapons reported.
Stolen car reported at Family Dollar parking lot
Stolen Vehicle
W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in the parking lot of a store on West Broadway in Council Bluffs. A caller in a black Range Rover reported that her 2014 Ford Taurus was taken earlier that morning and said she has information about the suspect.
Man repeatedly steals from Mega Saver store
Break-In
W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a store on West Broadway for a reported trespass and possible theft. An employee reported that a man repeatedly entered the store, called her name, and stole items, and she reportedly has photos of him.
Man accused of pushing ex-girlfriend and theft attempt
Assault Report
Virginia Hills Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance near Virginia Hills Road by a local business. A man reportedly left in a vehicle after an ex-girlfriend said he tried to take her purse, pushed her, and caused her to fall. No rescue was needed.
Man 39 has chest pain and dizziness near Pine Street
Medical Emergency
Pine St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched to two separate medical calls: one for a 39-year-old man with possible chest pain and dizziness near Pine Street, and another for a 35-year-old woman with right leg pain and dizziness at a South 24th Street inn.
Female with leg pain and dizziness at Council Bluffs hotel
Medical Emergency
S 24th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to two separate medical calls: a woman with right leg pain and dizziness at a room in an inn on South 24th Street, and a man with possible chest pain and dizziness on Pine Street.
Child needs lift assist near Sherwood Drive in Council Bluffs
Medical Emergency
Sherwood Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported lift assist for a conscious and breathing six-year-old boy at an apartment in a residential complex on Sherwood Drive in Council Bluffs. No injuries were reported.
False fire alarm near 9th Avenue in Council Bluffs
Fire
9th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an automatic fire alarm at a building on 9th Avenue. Responders reported no smoke or flames, and the alarm was later shut off, allowing the assignment to be canceled. A separate medical call involved an 89-year-old man who fell at an apartment on Valley View Drive.
89-year-old man falls and cannot get up at apartment
Medical Emergency
Valley View Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical alarm at Prairie Gate on Valley View Drive for an 89-year-old man who reportedly fell in his bedroom and could not get up. A separate automatic fire alarm at a building on 9th Avenue was checked and appeared to be false.
Injured deer blocking access to house
Other Non-Crime Event
McKenzie Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received an animal complaint near McKenzie Ave in Council Bluffs about a deer with a broken leg that could not walk and was reportedly blocking access to a home.
Domestic disturbance with yelling and crying reported
Domestic Dispute
Ave A, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible domestic disturbance at a residence near Avenue A in Council Bluffs, with sounds of pounding, a woman crying, and a man yelling. The caller did not know if any weapons were involved.
Robbery of rider near South 19th Street
Robbery Report
S 19th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported robbery near South 19th Street after a caller said they were pulled from a white Dodge pickup and had their shoes taken. The caller reported two male suspects and a heavy-set female driver, and one male may have had an unknown object in his hand, possibly a weapon.
Woman calls 911 for police then hangs up
Suspicious Activity
Ave A, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a 911 hang-up from a female caller who said she needed police and then disconnected. The call was traced to a possible location near Avenue A, with uncertainty between two nearby addresses.
Male repeatedly calls 911 but refuses assistance
Medical Emergency
Wendy Heights Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check near Wendy Heights Road after a man repeatedly called 911, refused police, fire, or medical assistance, and wanted to speak with someone.
Daughter reportedly assaulted with crowbar at motel
Assault Report
W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a motel on West Broadway for a welfare check after a caller reported her daughter was assaulted about an hour earlier by two women with a dog, allegedly using a crowbar. Officers were also asked to check the surrounding area for the suspects.
Trespass notice issued at playhouse
Disturbance
Bunge Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, a person was reportedly given a trespass notice at a playhouse and was no longer allowed on the property and was released.
