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Emergency Incidents
Burglary reported at home on East Aurora Avenue
Break-In
E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported burglary in progress at a home near East Aurora Avenue in Des Moines. The homeowner reported that security cameras showed someone inside while they were away, and a dog was loose in the house. Officers found no one at the door and no vehicles in the driveway. The homeowner also mentioned prior similar concerns involving a neighbor and a previous theft report.
Burglary reported at home on East Aurora Avenue
Break-In
E Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported burglary in progress at a home near East Aurora Avenue. The homeowner reported through cameras that someone may be inside the house, but later radio traffic indicated nobody came to the door and no vehicles were in the driveway.
Person experiencing chest pain near Mulberry Street in Des Moines
Medical Emergency
Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA 50309
As discussed during the dispatch call, medics were dispatched to a possible chest pain medical emergency near Mulberry Street in Des Moines, with police cars also notified.
Man reports chest pain near Mulberry Street
Medical Emergency
Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA 50309
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a building near Mulberry Street in Des Moines for a reported chest pain involving a 73-year-old man on an upper floor.
73-year-old male with chest pain at shelter
Medical Emergency
Mulberry St, Des Moines, IA 50309
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported chest pain incident involving a 73-year-old man at a shelter on Mulberry Street. Medic and engine units were dispatched and arrived on scene.
Officers search area for reported runaway
Missing Person
1st St, Des Moines, IA 50313
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible runaway near 1st Street in Des Moines, with multiple units responding to the area.
Male patient with abdominal pain at Iowa Tap Room
Medical Emergency
E 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a bar on East Third Street for a male patient with abdominal pain. Police on scene later advised that the medical unit could cancel and return to service.
Man with stomach pain transported to hospital
Medical Emergency
Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50322
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a man near the alley by the Tap Room who reported stomach pain. He was alert, conscious, and breathing, and an officer later advised medics were no longer needed because he would be transported to the hospital.
Male with abdominal pain transported to hospital by police
Medical Emergency
E 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue involving a man with stomach or abdominal pain near the Iowa Taproom and alley on East Third Street. The man was reported to be alert, conscious, and breathing. Police later advised that medics could be canceled because they would transport him to a hospital.
Father reports assault of daughter at boyfriend’s home
Domestic Dispute
E 48th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a residence on East 48th Street for a possible domestic assault involving a juvenile and her adult boyfriend. A father requested a welfare check after another child reported that the boyfriend assaulted the juvenile and broke her fingers.
Woman feels like dying from unknown illness near Evergreen Ave
Medical Emergency
Evergreen Ave building d apt 16, Des Moines, IA 50320
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a possible mental health or medical emergency at an apartment on Evergreen Avenue in Des Moines. A female caller reported repeatedly feeling like she may die from an illness that others do not recognize.
Oversized load blocking westbound lane on East University
Traffic
E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a traffic hazard in the 2000 block of East University Avenue, where an oversized load was reported in the westbound lane and traffic was being stopped to allow it to back up.
Commercial alarm at Heroic Sports Lounge
Break-In
Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discussed a commercial interior motion alarm at a sports lounge on Ingersoll Avenue and assigned a unit to check the alarm while another unit handled a separate dispute and trespass call.
Domestic dispute where phone was thrown
Domestic Dispute
2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible domestic fight at an apartment on Second Avenue in Des Moines, where a male was heard screaming that a female threw a phone at him before the call disconnected.
Child reports being kicked out of home
Domestic Dispute
Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded near Forest Avenue and Evelyn Davis Park for a report of a juvenile who said she had been kicked out of her home and needed help.
Mother and son fight in school conference room
Domestic Dispute
SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a high school near Southwest 9th Street in Des Moines for a possible domestic fight between a mother and her son in a conference room.
Dispute reported at 26th Street residence
Disturbance
26th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a reported dispute at an apartment near 26th Street in Des Moines. The caller asked officers to use the main entrance, where a woman inside wanted to meet with them.
Large homeless camp under MLK and Flora bridge
Disturbance
Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible large homeless encampment under the MLK and Flora Avenue bridge, with workers needing the area cleared.
Elderly man sick and weak near Des Moines
Medical Emergency
Williams St, Des Moines, IA 50317
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 3 was dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a sick and weak man at a residence near Williams Street. A family member on scene reported that the man, who is about 65 years old and weighs about 200 pounds, needed transport.
Elderly man reported ill and weak near Williams street
Medical Emergency
Andy Williams Ave, Des Moines, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel were dispatched to a location near Williams Avenue for a reported sick and weak man who needed transport. A family member on scene requested help for the patient, who was described as an adult male.
