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Emergency Incidents
Lift assist for conscious woman with no injuries
Medical Emergency
11th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a lift assist for a 70-year-old woman at a residence near 11th Avenue in Council Bluffs. She was conscious and breathing with no reported injuries, and the unit cleared the scene.
80-year-old woman with swollen finger and stuck ring
Medical Emergency
Northcrest Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical assist at a care and rehabilitation facility on Northcrest Drive for an 80-year-old woman who reportedly had a ring stuck on her finger with swelling.
Carbon monoxide alarm check at Pearl Street jail
Fire
Pearl St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible carbon monoxide alarm at a building on Pearl Street, with no symptoms reported. A separate medical call involved an 80-year-old woman at a care facility on Northcrest Drive with a stuck ring and swollen fingers.
Woman with hip pain at assisted living facility
Medical Emergency
Macineery Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a sick person at an assisted living facility on Macineery Drive. A 52-year-old woman was reported conscious, breathing, and alert with hip pain. Additional units were sent to check a carbon monoxide alarm at a residence on Pearl Street with no symptoms reported, and another unit handled a special duty call at a care and rehabilitation facility on Northcrest Drive.
Disabled vehicle on South Expressway viaduct
Traffic
S Expressway St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported disabled vehicle in the roadway on the southbound viaduct near South Expressway in Council Bluffs.
Vehicle towed after red tag on Lori Lane
Traffic
Lori Ln, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was requested to assist with towing a white Ford Ranger parked near Lori Lane in Council Bluffs. The vehicle reportedly has an Iowa license plate and a red tag since Tuesday.
Suspicious vehicle reported on South Expressway
Suspicious Activity
9th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible suspicious vehicle near the viaduct over 9th Avenue on the South Expressway, believed to be traveling southbound toward the interstate. An officer was assigned to check the area.
Injured dog reported on roadside near bridge
Animal Complaint
Veterans Memorial Hwy, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, animal control was dispatched to a report of a possible bulldog or pit bull on the side of the road near the Veterans Memorial Highway bridge, described as uncared for and in poor condition.
Person reported sick near East Kanesville Boulevard, CountryHouse
Medical Emergency
E Kanesville Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS crews were dispatched for a reported sick person at a location on East Kanesville Boulevard in Council Bluffs. Engine 61 later reported arriving on scene.
Medical emergency near Lake Street
Medical Emergency
Lake St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units were dispatched to a reported medical emergency on Lake Street in Council Bluffs.
EMS responds with lights and sirens near Lori Lane
Medical Emergency
Lori Ln, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units respond with lights and sirens to a possible medical call near Lori Lane in Council Bluffs, involving unit 722.
Vehicle hits deer on I-80 eastbound near mile 7.2
Traffic
I-80, Council Bluffs, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a property-damage crash on I-80 eastbound near mile marker 7.2 in Council Bluffs, where a caller reportedly struck a deer in a Chevy Traverse. The vehicle is partially in the roadway, unable to move, with fluid leaking.
Car hits deer on I-80 westbound, no injuries
Traffic
I 80, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a car-versus-deer crash on I-80 westbound near mile marker 7 in Council Bluffs. Two troopers are on scene, no injuries are reported, and fire personnel are handling a fluid spill while other units are told to disregard.
Old man with chest pain and sweating at Lori Lane
Medical Emergency
Lori Ln, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Lori Lane for a possible cardiac-related medical emergency involving a 75-year-old man with chest pain and heavy sweating.
Vehicle hits deer and blocks lane on I-80 eastbound
Traffic
I-80, Council Bluffs, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a property-damage crash on I-80 eastbound near mile marker 7.2 in Council Bluffs, where a purple Chevy Traverse reportedly hit a deer and is stalled partially in the roadway.
Injured deer in roadway on North 8th Street
Other Non-Crime Event
S 8th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received an animal complaint about a deer that was hit and still alive in the roadway near North Eighth Street and Third Avenue.
Metal recycling truck fire on I-80 eastbound
Fire
I-480, Council Bluffs, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported metal recycling truck fire in the trailer on eastbound I-80 near the I-480 interchange in Council Bluffs, with heavy smoke reported and the vehicle pulled over.
Semi trailer fire on I-80 eastbound
Fire
I-80, Council Bluffs, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are responding to a reported semi truck fire involving a metal recycling trailer on the right shoulder of interstate 80 eastbound near mile marker 1.5 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
70-year-old man bleeding from fistula at care center
Medical Emergency
Northcrest Dr #203a, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a care and rehabilitation facility on Northcrest Drive for a reported 70-year-old man who was conscious and breathing but had uncontrolled bleeding from a fistula in his room.
Man turns himself in at jail lobby
Other Incidents
Big Lake Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were advised that a man in the lobby of a jail on Big Lake Road wanted to turn himself in. He was described as a white male wearing a (description withheld) and (description withheld), with no weapons or drugs reported.
