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Emergency Incidents
75-year-old male with breathing difficulty in Des Moines
Medical Emergency
E Fulton Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315
As discussed during the dispatch call, medics and an engine were dispatched to a location on East Falcon for a reported 75-year-old man having trouble breathing. He was conscious and breathing but not feeling well, and his family was reported as the callers rather than being on scene.
Homeless man refuses to leave store on Douglas
Disturbance
Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported trespassing dispute at a business on Douglas Avenue involving a homeless man who was refusing to leave.
Elderly man reported missing; likely match found at corner
Missing Person
Rose Ave & S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of an elderly man missing from a residence, with the caller not on scene and translating for a relative. Later, a caller near South Union Street and Rose Avenue reported finding an elderly man in a (description withheld) and cowboy hat standing on the corner, who was believed to be the missing person.
Man with epilepsy has consecutive seizures at home
Medical Emergency
SE 33rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near Southeast 33rd Street in Des Moines for a 23-year-old man who was reportedly having seizures and was not alert but was breathing. He was later transported to a hospital. The radio traffic also mentioned a separate report of a missing elderly person and a trespassing dispute at another location.
23-year-old male having seizures near Southeast 33rd Street
Medical Emergency
SE 33rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near Southeast 33rd Street in Des Moines for a 23-year-old man who was reportedly unconscious but breathing after having two seizures in a row.
Woman bleeding from mouth with seizure history
Medical Emergency
E 27th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible hemorrhage involving an adult woman at a residence near East 27th Court in Des Moines. The caller reported finding their mother sitting in a chair and bleeding from the mouth, with a history of seizures.
Alarm at clinic on East University Avenue
Break-In
E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible burglary alarm at a clinic on East University Avenue, with the entry door identified as the alarm drop.
Alarm at clinic entry door on E University Ave
Break-In
E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible commercial alarm at a clinic on East University Avenue, with an apparent alarm activation at an entry door.
Carbon monoxide alarm near 55th Street
Fire
55th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and a medic unit were dispatched to investigate a reported carbon monoxide alarm at a location on 55th Street. A separate commercial alarm was also reported at a clinic on East University.
Carbon monoxide alarm on 55th Street
Fire
55th St, Des Moines, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are dispatched to a possible carbon monoxide alarm on 55th Street in Des Moines.
Assisted living resident needs help standing
Medical Emergency
SE 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50320
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported lift assist for an elderly woman in a memory care room at an assisted living facility near Southeast 27th Street.
Carbon monoxide alarm at Woodland Avenue home
Fire
Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible carbon monoxide alarm at a residence near Woodland Avenue, where alarms were sounding and occupants had evacuated. Engine 5 was dispatched and Medic 5 remained in service.
Carbon monoxide alarm at Woodland Avenue home
Fire
Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a carbon monoxide alarm investigation at a residence near Woodland Avenue. Radio traffic indicated the alarms were sounding, occupants had evacuated, and a vehicle at the scene was unoccupied and parked safely.
Public assist at East 15th Street and Des Moines Street
Public Assist
Des Moines St & E 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a public assist and a possible property damage accident near East 15th Street and Des Moines Street in Des Moines.
Teen damaging property during family dispute
Domestic Dispute
E Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported family dispute at a residence near East Rose Avenue, where a juvenile stepson was reportedly throwing objects at his mother and punching holes in a wall.
Commercial burglar alarm on first floor west
Break-In
SE 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible commercial burglar alarm at a business near Southeast 4th Street in Des Moines, with an alarm reported on the first floor west side.
78-year-old male having trouble breathing on oxygen
Medical Emergency
Payton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a reported medical call for a 78-year-old man having difficulty breathing at a residence near Payton Avenue in Des Moines. The man is alert and conscious and is on oxygen, and responders are advised that the back door should be unlocked.
Car hits dumpster in convenience store lot
Traffic
E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a vehicle crash in a Casey’s parking lot off East 14th Street, where a vehicle apparently crashed into a dumpster and sustained damage.
Truck hits dumpster after running red lights
Traffic
E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported traffic crash near a business on East 14th Street, where a truck reportedly ran several red lights and struck a dumpster in the parking lot. The driver appeared impaired, but it was unclear if this was due to intoxication or a medical issue. State patrol was already on scene and the driver reportedly called in the incident.
Adult female having a seizure at Quick Trip in Des Moines
Medical Emergency
E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a QuikTrip on East University Avenue in Des Moines for a reported medical emergency involving an adult woman having an active seizure.
