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Emergency Incidents
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.
Trespassed man found inside apartment near South Sixth Street
Break-In
S 6th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to an apartment on South Sixth Street in Council Bluffs for a reported trespass. A man who had previously been trespassed from the building was reportedly inside the apartment, wearing a (description withheld) and (description withheld), and had arrived in a silver sedan. Weapons and intoxicants were unknown.
Child in mental health crisis near Redbud Lane
Medical Emergency
Red Bud Ln, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible mental health crisis involving a juvenile female near Redbud Lane in Council Bluffs. The initial address was corrected to (number withheld) Redbud Lane, and law enforcement, fire, rescue, and advanced life support units were dispatched to the area.
Dumpster blocking traffic at 26th and Lincoln
Traffic
Lincoln Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported traffic hazard near 26th Street and Lincoln Avenue in Council Bluffs, where a dumpster was in the roadway blocking traffic.
Verbal dispute after parking lot property damage
Disturbance
Dial Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported verbal disturbance in the parking lot of a restaurant on Dial Drive, where parties had exchanged information after a property damage incident and one person was allegedly screaming and trying to make the caller stay on scene.
Person reported sick near Hillcrest Ave
Medical Emergency
Hillcrest Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, medics were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a sick person near Hillcrest Avenue in Council Bluffs.
Cancer patient losing consciousness with back pain at home
Medical Emergency
Hillcrest Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Hillcrest Avenue in Council Bluffs for a 59-year-old woman with a history of cancer and emphysema who was reportedly going in and out of consciousness and complaining of back pain while breathing normally.
Reported disturbance involving aggressive man with children at Walmart
Assault Report
N 16th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported disturbance at Walmart at 1800 N 16th St. A caller reported a white male acting belligerent toward his children, pushing a shopping cart into a woman, and grabbing the children aggressively. The man was reported outside in the parking lot near a white Nissan Titan; weapons, if any, were unknown.
Suspicious person reported at Mill Street apartment
Suspicious Person
Mill St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious man at an apartment on Mill Street in Council Bluffs. The caller, who was not at the scene, said a man had texted that he was at her door. It was unknown if he had any weapons.
Traffic stop for speeding on South 24th Street
Traffic
S 24th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop for speeding on South 24th Street in Council Bluffs involving a black Kia with an Iowa license plate.
Smoke check after gas water heater flareup
Fire
Hunt Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were requested to check a possible gas water heater issue at a home near Hunt Avenue after the homeowner reported a flash and smoke, with no fire seen.
Two patients reported near Hunt Avenue medical call
Medical Emergency
Hunt Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported medical situation at a home near Hunt Avenue, where two patients were mentioned, one inside needing evaluation and one outside.
Man, 75, complains of chest pain and illness at home
Medical Emergency
Oakland Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for a 75-year-old man at a residence near Oakland Avenue in Council Bluffs. The caller reported that her husband had been very sick, was complaining of chest pain, and was not acting normally, with a possible urinary tract infection. Engine 31 and Medic 3 arrived on scene to assist.
Sick person reported near Oakland Avenue in Council Bluffs
Medical Emergency
Oakland Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, an additional emergency unit was dispatched for a reported sick person near Oakland Avenue in Council Bluffs.
Man threatens to jump from bridge near 23rd St and S Expressway
Medical Emergency
23rd Ave & S Expressway St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received reports of a male at/near the base of a bridge by 23rd St and S Expressway who later said he was halfway up the bridge and about to go over. Officers and search and rescue were requested to check both sides of the bridge and locate him.
Erratic driving by black truck on Veterans Memorial Hwy
Traffic
Veterans Memorial Hwy, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a broadcast about a possible erratic driver in a black truck with Nebraska plates near Herring Lane and Veterans Memorial Highway, reportedly continuing westbound on Veterans Memorial Highway.
Group refusing to leave restaurant lobby
Disturbance
Dial Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported trespass and disturbance at a restaurant on Dial Drive, where three adults and one juvenile were reportedly refusing to leave the lobby. Two males had been in a verbal disturbance but were separated, and there was possible intoxication with no weapons reported. A responding unit was later told to disregard.
Officer checks suspicious car near levee
Suspicious Conduct
Levee Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer checked a reported suspicious occupied white Kia near Vincent Street by the levee in Council Bluffs. The vehicle was determined not to be the one being sought, and the officer cleared the call.
Officer detains man by I-29 overpass
Suspicious Conduct
I-29, Council Bluffs, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported being out with a man near the I-29 overpass on Broadway and stated that one male was detained during a possible suspicious activity check.
Officer checks on woman behind parked car
Suspicious Activity
9th Ave & S 25th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was sent to check on a woman reported behind a caller’s car near the freeway by South 25th Street and 9th Avenue. The officer parked nearby and was unsure if the woman was still there.
