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Emergency Incidents
Bank alarm for cash vault doors on West Broadway
Break-In
W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary alarm at a bank on West Broadway in Council Bluffs. The alarm reportedly involved cash vault doors, and no bank representative was available at the time.
Older woman crying and lying outside hospital ER
Medical Emergency
Mercy Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check at a hospital ER for an older woman who was reported crying and lying on the ground outside. One unit was sent to check on her, and another unit was canceled.
Welfare check on woman and children at motel room
Domestic Dispute
S 24th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to conduct a welfare check at a motel room on (address_number withheld) South Twenty Fourth Street after a woman had not been heard from for over a week. The caller reported that her boyfriend is aggressive, has a history of domestic violence, and may have a firearm. Two juveniles were also reported to be in the room.
Female fell near Avenue E in Council Bluffs, condition unclear
Medical Emergency
Avenue E, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched to a reported fall involving an unknown-age woman near Avenue E in Council Bluffs. The caller first said she was injured and then said she was not, and responders were directed to the back door.
Disturbance reported moving along Benton Street
Disturbance
Benton St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible disturbance moving along Benton Street in Council Bluffs, with units observing the situation and another disturbance reported in a nearby district.
Officer checks on person near North 39th Street in Council Bluffs
Medical Emergency
N 39th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check at a location on North 39th Street in Council Bluffs. One unit was sent to check on a person in District Seven, but the response was canceled after contact was made with him.
Attempted room break-in reported at motel room
Break-In
Veterans Memorial Hwy, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a motel on West Memorial Highway in Council Bluffs for a welfare check after a caller reported someone trying to break into his room and visible pry marks on the door. The situation may involve possible mental health issues.
Teen with hammer damaging walls at Ash Street home
Domestic Dispute
Ash St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible armed disturbance at a home near Ash Street, where a caller reported his juvenile sister had a hammer, was damaging a wall, and screaming, with no parents home.
Traffic stop at 24th Street and Marketplace
Traffic
Marketplace Dr & S 24th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a possible traffic stop near 24th Street and Marketplace Drive involving a white Chevy Impala with green paper plates.
Missing juvenile found outside home on 7th Avenue
Missing Person
7th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a missing juvenile near 7th Avenue in Council Bluffs after the teen reportedly made suicidal threats following an argument with his father and ran away on foot. The juvenile was later found in front of the house.
Minor crash with property damage at Super Safe
Traffic
N Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible property damage traffic accident at a business on North Broadway in Council Bluffs, with an officer initiating contact or a report.
Juvenile transported to South 4th Street address
Other Non-Crime
S 4th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers report transporting one juvenile male to a location on South 4th Street; starting mileage reported as (number withheld).
Welfare check for reported domestic dispute
Domestic Dispute
N 39th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a welfare check for a possible domestic disturbance at a home near (address_number withheld) North Thirty Ninth Street in Council Bluffs. A caller reported that her juvenile brother called crying and said their father was putting hands on their mother. The father was reportedly en route to the home in a red Chevy Cruze.
Loose bison walking toward highway
Traffic
E Kanesville Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible animal roadway hazard involving bison loose near East Kanesville Boulevard and High Avenue on the north side, walking toward the highway. The information was broadcast for District 2.
Traffic backup near 19th Street and expressway
Traffic
S 19th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers coordinated traffic control near 19th Street and the expressway to redirect vehicles west and open a lane near 23rd Avenue due to reported congestion across the bridge.
Traffic control after crash on 19th Avenue
Traffic
19th Ave & S Expressway St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible traffic accident near 19th Avenue and South Expressway, where drivers were reportedly going around a highway helper and driving recklessly. Units requested someone to block or direct traffic at the intersection and planned to block South 6th eastbound to prevent vehicles from bypassing through nearby neighborhoods.
Traffic blocked on South Expressway at 19th Avenue
Road Closure
19th Ave & S Expressway St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers and a highway helper are coordinating traffic control on the South Expressway, reportedly pushing vehicles toward 19th Avenue or 16th Avenue and blocking eastbound traffic near 23rd Avenue and 8th Street.
Large diesel fuel spill at Council Bluffs intersection
Fire
S Expy, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, crews reported a large diesel fuel spill covering an intersection near South Expressway in Council Bluffs. Fire units requested cleanup resources such as sand and a cleanup crew, and also requested a flatbed tow for a GMC Terrain; public works support was later canceled after a private cleanup company was reported en route.
Traffic stop at South 20th Street and 3rd Avenue
Traffic
3rd Ave & S 20th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near South 20th Street and Third Avenue in Council Bluffs involving an Iowa Hyundai Kona with a personalized license plate.
Single-vehicle crash on I-80 westbound in Council Bluffs
Traffic
I-80, Council Bluffs, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a single-vehicle accident on I-80 westbound near the 2.6 mile marker. The vehicle was towed, everyone left the scene, and the shoulders were reopened.
