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Emergency Incidents
Elderly man with low hemoglobin needs transport
Medical Emergency
Colby St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are requested for a medical transport at a care facility near Colby Street for an 83-year-old man with low hemoglobin who is alert and conscious.
62-year-old woman with abnormal breathing and vomiting
Medical Emergency
Colby St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call at The Timbers for a possible 62-year-old woman with abnormal breathing and vomiting.
59-year-old female ill near Halstead Street in Dowagiac
Medical Emergency
Halstead St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported medical call near Halstead Street and Cherry Street for a 59-year-old woman who was feeling generally ill and requested that her vital signs be checked.
81-year-old woman showing stroke symptoms at nursing home
Medical Emergency
Colby St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a senior living facility on Colby Street for a possible stroke involving an 81-year-old woman who was conscious and breathing but not alert. Another unit was requested to a separate location in Niles Township for a 97-year-old man who had fallen without reported injuries.
Unresolved 911 hang-up at Vineyard complex
Suspicious Activity
Vineyard Pl Dr, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a 911 hang-up call from a location near Vineyard Place Drive in Dowagiac. A callback was attempted but disconnected, and the caller appeared to be walking south across a residential complex toward the south side center area.
Car hits deer on M-51 South, no injuries reported
Traffic
Pine Row Trail & M-51 S, Pokagon Township, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a car-versus-deer crash on M-51 South near Pine Road Trail. The vehicle was off the roadway with hazard lights on, and the deer apparently went through the windshield. The caller reported no injuries and no need for EMS.
Officers check report of man not responding in running truck
Medical Emergency
N Front St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to the Shell station on North Front Street after an employee reported a man in a running silver truck was not responding to knocks on the window. It was unclear whether he was simply sleeping. EMS was not requested before an officer arrived.
Vehicle lockout in Jordan Hall parking lot
Other Non-Crime Event
Cherry Grove Rd, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported vehicle lockout in the Jordan Hall parking lot, where security was waiting with a person and a black Jeep Cherokee.
Welfare check requested near Twin Lakes Road, Dowagiac
Medical Emergency
Twin Lakes Rd, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a request for a possible welfare check on two people at a residence near Twin Lakes Road and 72nd in Michigan.
Lift assist for male near Spruce Street in Dowagiac
Medical Emergency
Spruce St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched for a reported lift assist for a 47-year-old man near Spruce Street in Dowagiac, Michigan. Dispatch indicated this was a lift assist only.
Complaint of person living in woods near credit union
Suspicious Activity
M-51 S, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a complaint about a man reportedly living in the woods and yelling at night near a credit union. They contacted a man by the roadside fence and checked his records, which indicated revoked operator status and prior driving-related history.
Elderly woman feeling unwell near American House facility
Medical Emergency
Amerihost Dr, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to an assisted living facility in Dowagiac for an adult patient reported as feeling unwell, with a priority 2 response.
Traffic stop at Water and (name withheld) in Dowagiac
Traffic
Bradley St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Bradley Street in Dowagiac. A vehicle registration check was performed, the driver appeared to have a valid license with no issues, and a consent search was conducted. Radio traffic also referenced a possible domestic dispute involving a victim who had not been booked.
Husband reports missing wife last seen in green pickup
Missing Person
Orchard St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check and attempt to locate a woman last seen driving a green Dodge Dakota near Orchard Street. Units also checked a possible related vehicle near US-12 and Sunset and another address on Randall Road for the same missing person.
Traffic stop on Indiana Bridge in Dowagiac
Traffic
Indiana Ave, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a possible traffic stop on Indiana Bridge near Indiana Avenue in Dowagiac involving a vehicle with a specific license plate.
Welfare check requested for missing teenage girl in Dowagiac
Missing Person
Michigan Ave, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to conduct a welfare check on a juvenile female at a residence near Michigan Avenue after her father reported he had not spoken to her since July.
Vehicle and field fire near West Main and Adams
Traffic
Adams St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near West Main and Adams in Dowagiac. Radio traffic also reported a vehicle fire near US 12 in Cass County, which was later contained. The traffic stop concluded with a verbal warning.
Traffic stop at Polk and Anderson in Pokagon
Traffic
Anderson Rd & Pokagon Hwy, Pokagon Township, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Anderson Road and Pokagon Highway in Pokagon Township. A vehicle and its driver were checked and added to the incident notes.
68-year-old woman with altered consciousness at nursing station
Medical Emergency
Colby St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a nursing station on Colby Street in Cass County for a reported 68-year-old woman with altered consciousness, treated as a priority medical emergency.
Gas odor reported in home on Keene Avenue
Fire
Keene Ave, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a residence near Keene Avenue in Dowagiac for a possible gas odor after a child reported the stove gas may have been left on and the whole house smelled like gas. Everyone was reportedly outside while responders were sent.
