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Emergency Incidents
Man reported unresponsive at east 27th court
Medical Emergency
E 27th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible cardiac arrest involving an adult man at a residence near East 27th Court in Des Moines. A friend reported he appeared not to be breathing, but he later appeared to be awake and breathing.
Person treated for abdominal pain near SW 9th Street
Medical Emergency
SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical call for abdominal pain near Southwest 9th Street in Des Moines.
Public assist for woman needing help at apartment
Public Assist
48th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 7 was dispatched to a public assist for a woman needing help at an apartment on 48th Street in Des Moines. The situation appears to involve a possible medical issue.
Unsecured dock door found during building check
Suspicious Activity
NW Aurora Ave., Des Moines, IA 50310
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducting building checks reported an unsecured dock door and requested camera review for possible forced entry. A janitor said the door issue had been ongoing for several days. In a separate call, a 26-year-old woman was reported to be alert and conscious but experiencing abdominal pain and vomiting.
Woman with abdominal pain and vomiting at Logan Ave
Medical Emergency
Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a location near Logan Avenue for a 26-year-old woman who was alert, conscious, and breathing but experiencing abdominal pain and vomiting. One responding engine was delayed by a train and attempted to go around.
26-year-old female with abdominal pain and vomiting
Medical Emergency
Logan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call on Logan Avenue for a 26-year-old woman who was alert and breathing but reported abdominal pain and vomiting. One responding engine was delayed by a train while trying to reach the scene.
Person wearing mask steals items from des moines store
Theft Report
Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported theft at a convenience store on Guthrie Avenue. Staff reported that a male wearing a (description withheld), (description withheld), and (description withheld) allegedly stole items and then left going northbound. The caller later indicated she suspected the suspect might be a juvenile.
Officers check home with open shed and loose dogs
Suspicious Activity
E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home on East Douglas Avenue for a suspicious activity check. No one answered the door, loose dogs were seen along the side of the property, and an open shed was noted in the backyard. Officers requested contact information for the resident and moved to another channel to continue the investigation.
Possible burglary in progress reported behind Hy-Vee
Break-In
E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary in progress behind the Hy-Vee at 2540 E Euclid Ave. A caller reported a black Yukon and a white van, and said a female in white overalls got out and went into a yard behind the store. The caller planned to meet officers near the semis in a Jeep Compass driven by (name withheld).
90-year-old woman with chest pains in Des Moines
Medical Emergency
Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment on Woodland Avenue for a reported 90-year-old woman with chest pain and declining oxygen levels.
56-year-old woman having difficulty breathing in Des Moines
Medical Emergency
12th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible breathing emergency involving an adult woman near 12th Street in Des Moines.
Person with breathing problems in Des Moines
Medical Emergency
12th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
As discussed during the dispatch call, medics are responding to a possible medical emergency involving breathing problems near the (number withheld) block of 12th Street in Des Moines.
Woman aged 56 has difficulty breathing in Des Moines
Medical Emergency
12th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported breathing problem involving a 56-year-old woman near the 1500 block of 12th Street in Des Moines. She was described as alert and conscious but having difficulty breathing.
Person reported sick near Highview Drive in Des Moines
Medical Emergency
Highview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315
As discussed during the dispatch call, medics are responding to a possible sick person in the (number withheld) block of Highview Drive in Des Moines, with southside units notified.
Woman experiencing numb leg and loose stools at home
Medical Emergency
Highview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for a 43-year-old woman near the (number withheld) block of Highview Drive who was alert and breathing but reported feeling unwell with a numb leg and loose stools.
Woman with leg numbness and loose stools at home
Medical Emergency
Highview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call for a sick adult woman near Highview Drive in Des Moines. She was reported to be alert, conscious, and breathing but feeling unwell with leg numbness and loose stools.
Traffic stop at Southeast 14th and Cummins
Traffic
SE 14th St & Cummins Rd, Des Moines, IA 50320
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop near Southeast 14th Street and Cummins Road, with a unit pulling into an RV parking lot.
Man falls and is hurt near NE 45th Ct, Des Moines
Medical Emergency
NE 45th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a possible fall injury near Northeast 45th Court in Des Moines. A man was reported hurt and needing help getting up. A separate medical call involved a motorist who pulled into a sheriff’s office parking lot.
Smoke alarm investigation near Hubbell Avenue building
Fire
Hubbell Ave building a, Des Moines, IA 50317
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a reported fire alarm at a building on Hubbell Avenue after a third-floor smoke detector activation was reported through a management group.
Smoke alarm investigation near Hubbell Avenue building
Fire
Hubbell Ave building a, Des Moines, IA 50317
As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters were dispatched to a possible fire alarm activation in a third-floor smoke detector at a commercial building near Hubbell Avenue in Des Moines, with the alarm reportedly coming from a business group.
