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Emergency Incidents
Woman choking on food near 12th Avenue
Medical Emergency
12th Ave, DeWitt, IA 52742
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a home near 12th Avenue for a reported 63-year-old woman choking on food. She was conscious and breathing, and responders were advised to use the back door and have EMS check her condition.
Single-vehicle crash with abandoned car on 245th Street
Traffic
245th St, DeWitt, IA 52742
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible single-vehicle crash near 245th Street and Battery. The vehicle was found unoccupied with front-end damage and smoking heavily, and fire units were requested. A witness reported a possible red car leaving the area around the time of the crash near 30 and Mill Creek.
Police search for three speeding reckless vehicles
Traffic
US-61 & US-30, DeWitt, IA 52742
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies are attempting to locate three dark vehicles, including a sedan with underglow lights, a Dodge Dakota, and a Chevy Silverado, that were last seen speeding southbound on Highway 61 near the Jackson County line. The vehicles were reportedly lost from view before officers reached the US 30 and US 61 area.
79-year-old woman falls and sustains head injury in DeWitt
Medical Emergency
4th St, DeWitt, IA 52742
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location near 4th Street in DeWitt for a reported 79-year-old woman who fell and suffered a head injury. She was conscious and breathing after being briefly unconscious.
Traffic stop on Highway 61 southbound
Traffic
US Route 61, De Witt, Iowa 52742, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on the (number withheld) block of Highway 61 southbound involving an Iowa utility trailer with a specific license plate.
88-year-old man falls and hits head at Fieldstone
Medical Emergency
Maynard Way, DeWitt, IA 52742
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance crews were dispatched to a facility on Maynard Way for a reported fall involving an 88-year-old man who was conscious and breathing and had reportedly hit his head.
Neighbor disputes over stopping visitors at property
Disturbance
262nd St, DeWitt, IA 52742
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a reported neighbor dispute near 262nd Street in DeWitt, Iowa, where a caller said a neighbor was repeatedly stopping people leaving the caller’s property and asking why they were there. The situation was described as an ongoing issue, and two officers were assigned due to prior history between the parties.
Elderly man sick with possible pneumonia near S Street
Medical Emergency
E 2nd St, DeWitt, IA 52742
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulances were dispatched to a care facility on S Street in DeWitt for an 87-year-old man who is awake and breathing but sick and weak, with possible pneumonia.
Man unconscious and not breathing near 5th Street
Medical Emergency
5th St, DeWitt, IA 52742
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible heart attack involving an adult male who was unconscious and not breathing near Fifth Street in DeWitt. The caller was reported to be performing CPR while ambulance units were en route.
Officer assists with vehicle lock at high school
Other Non-Crime Event
E 11th St, DeWitt, IA 52742
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer responded to Dewitt High School for a possible vehicle lockout complaint.
68-year-old man unconscious but breathing with low vitals
Medical Emergency
10th St, DeWitt, IA 52742
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near 10th Street in DeWitt for a 68-year-old man who was apparently unconscious but breathing and not moving, with reported low blood pressure and oxygen levels.
Man makes suicidal statements at DeWitt business
Medical Emergency
3rd Ave E, DeWitt, IA 52742
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a business on East Third Avenue in DeWitt for a report of an employee making suicidal statements, including plans to slit his throat. An ambulance was requested for an adult male who was conscious and breathing while officers remained with him.
Traffic stop on vehicle on 210th Street
Traffic
210th St, DeWitt, IA 52742
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a possible traffic stop involving a vehicle in the 2800 block of 210th Street, also known as Highway 28.
67-year-old male choking, dizzy with chest pain
Medical Emergency
262nd St, DeWitt, IA 52742
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency near 262nd Street in DeWitt, Iowa, for a 67-year-old man who was reportedly not conscious but breathing, later possibly conscious, and was dizzy and complaining of chest pain after choking. An ambulance was requested and a unit was sent to the scene.
Female patient with shortness of breath at Manor Way
Medical Emergency
Maynard Way, DeWitt, IA 52742
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a medical call at a facility on Manor Way in DeWitt for a woman who is conscious and breathing but reported shortness of breath and chest tightness.
Elderly woman with breathing issues at DeWitt care home
Medical Emergency
Maynard Way, DeWitt, IA 52742
As discussed during the dispatch call, dewitt ambulance was dispatched to a care facility on Maynard Way for an older woman who was conscious and breathing but had shortness of breath, chest tightness, and weakness. The ambulance arrived on scene and alarms were cleared.
Car hits deer on Highway 61 near Cloverleaf
Traffic
US-61, DeWitt, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible car versus deer crash on Highway 61 near Cloverleaf, with a unit assigned and responding.
Fog machine triggers school fire alarm, no fire
Fire
E 11th St, DeWitt, IA 52742
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a middle school on East 11th Street in DeWitt for a reported fire alarm. Staff indicated a Halloween party in the gym and that a fog or smoke machine may have set off the alarm. No fire was found, and units were told to disregard the call.
79-year-old woman unresponsive but breathing at senior home
Medical Emergency
Maynard Way building 3, DeWitt, IA 52742
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was dispatched to a senior living facility near Maynard Way in DeWitt for a 79-year-old woman who was conscious and breathing but unresponsive in a room in one of the buildings.
79-year-old male dehydrated near 7th Street
Medical Emergency
7th St, DeWitt, IA 52742
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was dispatched to a location on 7th Street for a 79-year-old man who was reportedly dehydrated but conscious and breathing.
