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Emergency Incidents
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.
Traffic diverted around accident on South Expressway
Road Closure
23rd Ave & S Expressway St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, units coordinated traffic control near the South Expressway and 23rd Avenue for a possible single-vehicle accident. They requested that southbound traffic on the expressway and eastbound traffic on 23rd Avenue near a nearby intersection be shut down to keep vehicles from entering the scene.
Tanker and SUV crash causes fuel leak in roadway
Traffic
S Expy, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible traffic collision near 23rd Avenue and South Expressway involving a fuel tanker and a white SUV. Fuel was reported leaking from the tanker’s saddle tanks, and a hazardous materials response was initiated. The trailer was later reported to be empty, with two full saddle tanks leaking, and towing and offloading were requested.
Injury crash involving semi and SUV on South Expressway
Traffic
S Expy, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports an injury crash on/near the South Expressway at 23rd Avenue involving a semi and a white SUV. One adult male was reported to be transported from the scene (destination unclear in audio, possibly Enterprise Rent-A-Car).
Man tries to force way into home on Chippewa Lane
Domestic Dispute
Chippewa Ln, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported domestic disturbance near Chippewa Lane, where a woman said a man was trying to break down her door and screaming could be heard in the background. Another woman and her son were reportedly outside fighting and waiting in a silver Honda while the first woman remained inside with the door locked.
70-year-old diabetic man vomiting green liquid at hotel
Medical Emergency
27th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible diabetic medical problem involving a 70-year-old man at a hotel on 27th Avenue in Council Bluffs. The man was conscious and breathing but was vomiting green liquid and unable to administer his own insulin.
Car and semi crash with fluid spill at intersection
Traffic
S Expy, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible crash between a car and a semi tanker near 23rd Avenue and South Expressway in Council Bluffs, with a large fluid spill in the intersection and requests for traffic control and diversion.
Woman disturbing residents and customers
Disturbance
Ave A, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported disturbance near Avenue A, where a woman was reportedly refusing to leave a caller and disturbing customers at a nearby house.
Vehicle hits median barrier on I-80 westbound
Traffic
I-80, Council Bluffs, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible vehicle crash on I-80 westbound near mile marker 2.6, where a white SUV reportedly lost control and struck the median barrier. Injuries were initially unknown and later possibly absent, with highway assistance requested.
Minor crash on I-80 west, driver limping
Traffic
I-80, Council Bluffs, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible traffic accident on westbound I-80 near mile marker 2.6 in Council Bluffs. The incident was later described as a non-injury crash, with a man at the scene limping but refusing medical rescue.
Stalled vehicle blocks right lane on I-80
Traffic
I-80, Council Bluffs, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a disabled vehicle blocking the right lane of an interstate near Council Bluffs and Highway 46. A tow was requested, the right lane was temporarily shut down for safety, and the vehicle was pushed onto the shoulder before the interstate reopened.
Patient transported to Mercy Hospital code 1
Medical Emergency
Mercy Dr # 110, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, a unit is transporting one patient to a hospital in Council Bluffs for a possible medical issue, traveling code one from mile zero.
Male detained with unknown injuries at motel
Medical Emergency
W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, police requested medics to a hotel on West Broadway in Council Bluffs for a lone detained man with possible injuries of unknown severity.
Request for medical transport near E Pierce Street
Medical Emergency
E Pierce St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, a person at a location on Pierce Street requested a possible medical transport to a hospital in Council Bluffs.
Person reporting chest pains near Glen Avenue in Council Bluffs
Medical Emergency
Glen Ave A, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and rescue units were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving chest pains at an apartment on Glen Avenue in Council Bluffs, with two units responding.
Smoke reported in apartment building on N 31st St
Fire
N 31st St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported building fire with smoke inside an apartment on North 31st Street in Council Bluffs.
Search for possibly armed person at motel room
Weapons
W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are attempting to locate a person at a room near West Broadway Street in Council Bluffs. The person is reportedly known to go armed, assault law enforcement, and evade officers, and there is an unconfirmed nationwide pickup.
Report of person looking into cars in parking lot
Suspicious Activity
W Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a man in dark clothing and glasses wandering in a store parking lot and possibly looking into vehicles. The situation was later thought to involve a security guard.
