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Emergency Incidents
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.
Elderly man falls in grocery store parking lot
Medical Emergency
M-51 S, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a grocery store parking lot for a priority lift assist after a 77-year-old man reportedly fell and was said to have no injuries.
Resident reports theft of items from room
Theft Report
Colby St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible larceny at an assisted living facility on Colby Street, where a resident reportedly said someone took his belongings.
Deputies check address for person violating tether rules
Suspicious Activity
McKenzie St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies are checking a residence near Mackenzie Street by Twin Lakes and Merrill’s Highway for a tethered subject who is reportedly at the address and not supposed to be there. They are assisting a Berrien County deputy and request to be contacted if the subject is located.
6-year-old boy has chest pain at Riverside Apartments
Medical Emergency
Riverside Dr, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews are dispatched to an apartment complex on Riverside Drive for a possible medical emergency involving a juvenile male with chest pain, reported as a priority call.
Medical assist for 47-year-old male at Spruce Street
Medical Emergency
Spruce St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical units were dispatched to a possible medical issue involving a 47-year-old man near Spruce Street. Some units arrived on scene, and later fire tones were disregarded while one fire unit remained on scene.
Man falls into street entering dialysis bus at Spruce St
Medical Emergency
Spruce St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency near Spruce Street in Dowagiac, where a man reportedly fell while getting into a dialysis bus and is in the middle of the street.
Neighbor fight leaves person covered in blood
Assault Report
Main St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers and EMS were requested to a location near Main Street for a reported fight involving a neighbor who was reportedly covered in blood before going back into an apartment.
Lift assist for male near Spruce Street in Dowagiac
Medical Emergency
Spruce St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical lift assist for a 47-year-old man near Spruce Street in Dowagiac, with no injuries reported.
19-year-old woman with chest pain and broken wrist
Medical Emergency
Silverbrook Dr, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders are dispatched to a priority medical call near Silverbrook Drive in Dowagiac for a 19-year-old woman reporting chest pain and a broken wrist. The caller states she is not alone.
Elderly man missing, horses unfed after gunshot heard
Medical Emergency
Townhall Rd, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were sent for a welfare check at a white modular home under construction on Town Hall Road after a neighbor reported an elderly person had not been seen for several days, horses were not being fed, and a gunshot was reportedly heard the previous night.
Complaint of person dancing in the street
Disturbance
Pokagon St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of an elderly woman dancing in the street on Pocahontas Street between M-51 and Harris Avenue. The officer made contact and the woman reportedly said she was fine and did not need help.
Woman bitten by American bulldog in Dowagiac
Medical Emergency
Dailey Rd, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported dog bite on Davie Road, where a woman was bitten by an American bulldog. The dog was reportedly outside and contained by its owner, and an ambulance was sent for the woman’s shoulder and arm wounds while police and animal control responded.
Welfare check after possible domestic situation
Welfare Check
M-152, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to conduct a welfare check on a woman at a mobile home park near M-152 after a possible domestic-related situation. She was last heard driving southbound on a nearby highway, and officers were advised to look for a 2022 Chevy Malibu registered to her.
Officers check open door at abandoned church
Break-In
Ashland St & Grand Blvd, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reports a possible burglary at an abandoned church near Ashland Street and Grand Boulevard, where an open door was found and no one is supposed to be there. Another unit is sent to assist.
Woman injured in domestic assault at Dowagiac home
Domestic Dispute
M-51, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible domestic assault near M-51 South in Dowagiac, where a woman was reported to have an eye injury. An ambulance was asked to stage nearby until officers cleared the scene.
Open-line caller reports dispute at Bishop Street home
Suspicious Activity
Bishop St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to an open-line call near Bishop Street in Dowagiac. The caller would not provide a name or details, and it was unclear whether a person named (person_name withheld) had left, possibly in a silver car. A man was seen in the driveway, and a woman with an eye injury from a possible domestic incident was reported nearby with officers on scene.
Verbal domestic dispute between siblings on M-51 South
Domestic Dispute
M-51 S, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were sent to a reported domestic dispute between a sister and brother on M-51 South (between P9 and Columbus). The caller reported it was physical earlier but is now verbal, with both parties still on scene. The caller also said the brother may have a gun in his vehicle but not on his person.
Open door found during property check on Bishop Street
Break-In
Bishop St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducting a property check near Bishop Street in Dowagiac reported an open door and requested another unit to check the rear lane for a possible burglary.
Man has seizure near Cass Avenue gazebo
Medical Emergency
Cass Ave, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were sent to a location near Cass Avenue for a reported seizure involving an approximately 60-year-old man outside by a gazebo. The man was conscious, breathing, and alert, and was later transported to a hospital.
