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Emergency Incidents
85-year-old female found after overnight fall at home
Medical Emergency
Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported fall involving an 85-year-old woman at an apartment near Grand Avenue. She was found wedged under an end table, conscious but not fully alert, and was later transported to a hospital.
86-year-old female falls in apartment, possible back injury
Medical Emergency
Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment on Douglas Avenue for an elderly woman who fell and may have a back injury. Another unit was sent to a store on East Grand Avenue for a man reporting a broken foot and leg pain.
Medical call for injured man near East Grand Avenue
Medical Emergency
E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a store near East Grand Avenue for a possible traumatic injury involving a 60-year-old man who reported a broken foot and leg pain.
Traumatic injury reported near East Grand Ave in Des Moines
Medical Emergency
E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible traumatic injury near East Grand Avenue in Des Moines. Medic 3 was assigned to respond on channel 2.
Traumatic injury reported near East Grand Avenue in Des Moines
Medical Emergency
E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
As discussed during the dispatch call, medics were dispatched to a possible traumatic injury near East Grand Avenue in Des Moines. A case number was requested and confirmed over the radio.
Person fell near Lindlavista Way in Des Moines
Medical Emergency
Lindlavista Way, Des Moines, IA 50310
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were dispatched to a possible fall near Lindlavista Way in Des Moines.
Transport of cooperative female patient to hospital
Medical Emergency
Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews report a possible medical transport of one cooperative female to a hospital near Hickman Road, with mileage starting at 55.
Female patient transported to Broadlawns from Hickman Rd
Medical Emergency
Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a medical transport of one cooperative female to a local hospital, with starting mileage noted.
Vehicle theft report at YMCA on Grand Avenue
Stolen Vehicle
Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible low-value motor vehicle theft reported at a YMCA on Grand Avenue, with a person named (person_name withheld) in the gym.
Reserved parking complaint at Capitol lot
Traffic
Iowa State Capitol, 1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50319
As discussed during the dispatch call, a state employee reported a possible reserved parking violation in a specific spot in a parking lot at the Iowa State Capitol. An officer is en route to check the situation, but no vehicle description was provided.
Fire report on 34th Street in Des Moines
Fire
34th St, Des Moines, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a possible fire report on 34th Street in Des Moines.
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.
