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Emergency Incidents
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.
Three-vehicle crash near Walnut Street parking lot
Traffic
EMC Insurance Building, 700 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop and crash investigation near the 700 block of Walnut Street in Des Moines. A white Ford Fusion reportedly swerved to avoid a turning semi and collided with a Mustang. Records were checked on the involved vehicles, the semi driver, and the trailer.
Car swerves to avoid truck and hits Mustang
Traffic
Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50322
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded near Merle Hay Road for a possible traffic crash involving a Mustang and a white Ford Fusion. The Ford reportedly swerved to avoid a semi truck turning into a parking lot and then hit the Mustang. The driver of the Ford was described as a blonde male with blue eyes, wearing an (description withheld) and (description withheld), and was reported to have left the scene. An officer was asked to meet with an employee at a nearby front desk.
Minor traffic crash on East 21st Street
Traffic
E 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported a possible traffic crash on East 21st Street, and another unit was assigned to assist at the scene.
Stalled Jeep blocking northbound lanes at MLK
Traffic
Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy & Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible stalled dark-colored Jeep blocking northbound lanes near Martin Luther King Jr Parkway and Ingersoll Avenue in Des Moines.
Suspicious van with person sleeping inside
Suspicious Activity
Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible suspicious silver Dodge Caravan with someone sleeping inside near Guthrie Avenue in Des Moines.
Suspicious van with person sleeping inside
Suspicious Activity
Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible suspicious vehicle near Guthrie Avenue in Des Moines, involving a silver Dodge Caravan with someone reportedly sleeping inside.
Minor crash at East 21st Street and University Avenue
Traffic
E 21st St & E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible property-damage crash near East 21st Street and East University Avenue. Units also discussed a separate reported overdose at a location on East 26th Street and coordinated which unit would respond there.
Adult male overdoses on pills and alcohol in Des Moines
Medical Emergency
E 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers and fire personnel responded to a residence near East 26th Street after fire crews had to force entry because no one answered the door. They discussed a possible earlier overdose involving an adult male who reportedly took pills and alcohol and was taken to a hospital. Officers also addressed damaged property from the forced entry and sought information from neighbors and the caller.
Carbon monoxide alarm near 31st Street in Des Moines
Fire
31st St, Des Moines, IA 50312
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible carbon monoxide alarm near 31st Street in Des Moines.
Welfare check at apartment on 35th Street
Welfare Check
35th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to an apartment on 35th Street in Des Moines for a welfare check.
