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Emergency Incidents
Traffic stop of silver pickup near Riverside bridge
Traffic
Riverside Dr & Dave Underwood Dr, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a silver Chevy Silverado that was slow to stop near Riverside Drive and Dave Underwood Drive by a bridge. The officer checked vehicle and driver information, including a temporary Michigan license plate.
House fire near gas line in Dowagiac
Fire
Bishop St & E Railroad St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported house fire near a gas line at East Railroad Street and Bishop Street in Dowagiac. Additional fire units were told to back down, and the fire was later reported out.
62-year-old female arriving with low magnesium levels
Medical Emergency
Colby St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS reports transporting a 62-year-old woman from a care facility to a medical center for low magnesium, with stable vital signs and an estimated arrival in about five minutes.
62-year-old woman with low magnesium transported from care facility
Medical Emergency
Colby St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched for a priority two transport of a 62-year-old woman with reported low magnesium levels at a care facility on Cobie Street in Cass County.
Check on man struggling with job loss and alcohol use
Medical Emergency
Gray St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to conduct a possible welfare check near Gray Street and nearby cross streets after a caller reported concerns about his brother, who had recently lost his job and girlfriend and had been drinking heavily. The caller also mentioned that the brother’s mother and boyfriend may live there and are starting to take over control of things.
Man found unconscious but breathing near Oak Street
Medical Emergency
Oak St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a priority call for a 49-year-old man reported unconscious but breathing near Oak Street in Dowagiac, across from a mechanic business.
Person arrested after assault at Sunset and Front
Assault Report
Sunset St & N Front St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers searched the area near Sunset Street and North Front Street and took one person into custody on a possible assault charge.
Unwanted guest refusing to leave apartment
Disturbance
Cleveland St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported unwanted person at an apartment complex near Cleveland Street. A man reportedly returned a key but then refused to leave the unit, and an officer later arrived at the scene.
Two people assaulted at Parkview Apartments
Assault Report
N Front St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched priority two to an apartment complex on Front Street at the request of police for two apparent assault victims with unknown injuries.
Alarm check at Sweet Auto Sales on M-51
Break-In
M-51 S, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported alarm at an auto sales business on M-51 near Lyle and Pocahontas. They arrived on scene and reported that there was no alarm sounding.
Office motion alarm at Sweet Auto Sales
Break-In
M-51 S, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglary alarm at an auto sales business near M-51 by Lyle and Pocahontas, with an office motion alarm and no contact with the keyholder.
Package theft reported at Dowagiac apartment
Theft Report
N Lowe St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible mail package theft at an apartment in the old Hamilton apartments on North Lowe Street. A woman reported that her package was stolen and she found the empty box.
Welfare check at residence after hospital release
Medical Emergency
Louise Ave, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to conduct a welfare check on a woman near Louise Ave in Dowagiac after a caller reported she had recently left the hospital and he could not reach her.
Traffic stop on Nissan near Tru's on N Front St
Traffic
N Front St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop involving a Nissan Maxima near a business on North Front Street in Dowagiac. The vehicle reportedly pulled into a driveway before an officer attempted to stop it and then positioned in front of the business.
Alarm at pavilion kitchen on Sink Road
Break-In
Commodities Building, 58620 Sink Rd, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible alarm at a pavilion kitchen near St. Croix, with one unit heading to check the motion alarm. Another unit was also assigned to a separate dispatch call on Pine Lake Street.
Welfare check at apartment on Riverside Drive
Medical Emergency
Riverside Dr, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched for a possible welfare check at an apartment on Riverside Drive in Dowagiac.
Woman possibly having a transient ischemic attack at casino
Medical Emergency
M-51 S, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a casino near M-51 in Dowagiac for a 70-year-old woman found down with injuries. Radio updates indicated she may not have fallen and could be experiencing a possible transient ischemic attack.
Residential alarm at Twin Shores Drive home
Break-In
Twin Shore Dr, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible residential burglary alarm at a home near Twin Shores Drive and Lakeview, where entry and exit were reported at the back door and a key holder requested police response.
Male subject needs lift assist near Spruce Street in Dowagiac
Medical Emergency
Spruce St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a possible medical lift assist for a man near Spruce Street by Center and Green.
Person arrested after cutting off house monitor
Other Incidents
Center St & Courtland St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers located a man near Center Street and Cortland Street who was wanted by Berrien County. House arrest service reported that he had tampered with and cut off his monitoring device, and officers took him into custody.
