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Emergency Incidents
Patient fell near Lyon Street in Dexter, IA
Medical Emergency
Lyon St, Dexter, IA 50070
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible fall patient near the (number withheld) block of Lyon Street in Dexter, Iowa. One medic unit took the call while another was turned off.
Smoke alarms sounding with possible carbon monoxide
Fire
Wax Trail, Dexter, IA 50070
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS are dispatched to a home near Wax Trail in Dexter for multiple smoke detectors or alarms sounding. The caller reports no visible smoke or fire but is concerned about possible carbon monoxide and wants the alarms checked.
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms sounding at home
Fire
Wax Trail, Dexter, IA 50070
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS are dispatched to a home near Wax Trail in Dexter for multiple smoke detectors or fire alarms sounding. The caller reports no visible smoke or fire and mentions a possible carbon monoxide issue.
Welfare check at Dexter residence
Medical Emergency
Dallas St, Dexter, IA 50070
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible welfare check near Dallas Street in Dexter, Iowa, with no further details provided.
Neighbor drives ATV through another’s property
Disturbance
Del Rio Rd, Dexter, IA 50070
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a complaint about a neighbor driving an ATV through another person’s property near Del Rio Road. The situation was reported as not in progress.
Neighbor driving ATV through another’s property
Other Incidents
Del Rio Rd, Dexter, IA 50070
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a neighbor driving an ATV across another person’s property near Del Rio Road. The situation was reported as not in progress.
Person with heart problems becomes unresponsive on phone
Medical Emergency
Dallas St, Dexter, IA 50070
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible heart-related medical emergency near Dallas Street in Dexter. The patient reportedly stopped responding after speaking on speakerphone, and EMS requested fire personnel for possible lifting assistance.
Officer assists with intoxicated family member
Domestic Dispute
Dallas St, Dexter, IA 50070
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near Dallas Street in Dexter for a medical call involving a woman with reported heart problems. The situation also involved a family dispute with her brother, who had reportedly been drinking and may be difficult to deal with for law enforcement.
Medical call for heart problems near Dallas Street in Dexter
Medical Emergency
Dallas St, Dexter, IA 50070
As discussed during the dispatch call, first responders were dispatched to a possible heart-related medical emergency near Dallas Street in Dexter. Additional responders were requested for a possible lift assist, with a non-emergent response noted.
Woman with heart problems found unresponsive at home
Medical Emergency
Dallas St, Dexter, IA 50070
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a home near Dallas Street in Dexter for a 43-year-old woman with heart problems who was not breathing normally and had cold sweats. Law enforcement was requested because the caller reported difficulties with her brother, who had been drinking and was known to be difficult to talk to.
Woman with heart problems at Dallas Street
Medical Emergency
Dallas St, Dexter, IA 50070
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a home near Dallas Street in Dexter for a reported female patient with heart problems. The caller reported having difficulties with her brother, who had been drinking, and it was clarified that the patient was the female caller.
Woman with heart problems not breathing at Dallas St
Medical Emergency
Dallas St, Dexter, IA 50070
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported heart problem involving a 43-year-old woman near Dallas Street in Dexter. She was described as not breathing normally, clammy, and sweating.
Reckless semi reported on I-80 near mile marker 99
Traffic
I-80, Dexter, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible reckless semi-truck driving on I-80 eastbound near mile marker 99 in the Dallas and Madison County area. The blue cab semi pulling a silver or white enclosed trailer is reportedly leaving its lane, going onto the shoulder, and crossing the center line.
Traffic stop on Barton Avenue in Dexter
Traffic
Barton St, Dexter, IA 50070
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Barton Avenue and checked a vehicle’s license plate for a possible speeding citation.
Harassing messages over alleged theft of $3,000
Assault Report
Dallas St, Dexter, IA 50070
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a harassment complaint from a reporting party in Des Moines about messages allegedly sent by a former male roommate to her and her relatives, including an accusation of stealing $3,000. The incident is associated with a location on Dallas Street in Dexter, Iowa.
Man experiencing lethargy after hospital discharge
Medical Emergency
Washington St, Dexter, IA 50070
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical issue involving a 31-year-old man with lethargy at an apartment on West Washington Avenue.
SUV reportedly driven into ditch after semi cutoff
Traffic
I-80, Dexter, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a white SUV that may have gone into a ditch on I-80 eastbound near mile markers 99 and 101 after being cut off by a semi. A passerby reported the incident, and a unit checked the area but did not locate the vehicle. A separate report described a silver truck with a van trailer driving recklessly and hitting barrier walls in a construction zone near mile marker 201.
SUV goes into ditch after semi cuts it off on I-80
Traffic
I-80, Dexter, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a possible traffic crash on eastbound I-80 between mile markers 99 and 101, where a white SUV was reportedly cut off by a semi and may have gone into a ditch on the south side. The information came from a passerby caller.
Elderly woman having breathing difficulties at apartment
Medical Emergency
Brown St, Dexter, IA 50070
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment complex on Brown Street for an approximately 80-year-old woman having breathing difficulties. An interhospital flight request from a local hospital to a university hospital in Iowa City was also reported, but the flight was declined due to weather.
Disabled semi blocking I-80 westbound on-ramp
Traffic
I-80, Dexter, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, a disabled semi truck was reported partially blocking the on-ramp to I-80 westbound near the 100 mile marker in Dexter, Iowa. The driver requested emergency lights while help was already on the way, and the vehicle was not blocking the interstate itself.
