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Emergency Incidents
Alarm at manufacturing business on Percy Street
Break-In
Percy St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary alarm at a manufacturing business on Percy Street, with the receiving doors indicated as the source of the alarm.
Pedestrian hit by car on Indian Lake Road
Traffic
Indian Lake Rd, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported car versus pedestrian crash on Indian Lake Road near Middle Crossing in Silver Creek. The pedestrian, described as a 56-year-old man, was reportedly conscious, breathing, and walking around with an apparent elbow injury. The response was downgraded from priority one to priority two.
Person having psychotic breakdown at Peavine St residence
Medical Emergency
Peavine St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible mental health or drug-related disturbance at a home near Peavine Street and M-51. A caller says her brother is in the living room talking to himself, throwing things, and screaming, and may have a gun. Units are responding and EMS is staging nearby.
Hidden bag of liquor found near store
Other Incidents
M-51, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers checked the area near a liquor store after finding a hidden bag of liquor where a person had been walking, then cleared the scene.
Person questioned after liquor store fire report
Suspicious Activity
Spruce St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible arson at a liquor store and looked for a man with a black backpack and gray hoodie who was seen walking away from the scene. They located him near a nearby fast food restaurant, where he said he had been sleeping behind the liquor store.
Small trash fire next to gas tanks behind store
Fire
M-51, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible trash fire behind a liquor store near M-51 in Dowagiac. The fire was described as a bag of trash burning next to gas tanks behind the building. A man matching a given description was later contacted near a nearby fast food restaurant, and additional units were told to disregard after the scene was handled.
Dog barking complaint on North Mill Street
Disturbance
N Mill St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported dog complaint on North Mill Street, where a caller at a nearby address reported a dog barking outside.
Officer finds stolen truck at Paul and Franklin
Stolen Vehicle
Franklin St & N Paul St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer checked a stationary Ford pickup near Franklin Street and North Paul Street in Dowagiac. The vehicle’s registration reportedly returned as stolen from another agency, and the officer requested confirmation while the truck remained stopped at a stop sign and appeared unoccupied.
Female with cotton stuck in ear at McKenzie Hall
Medical Emergency
Cherry Grove Rd, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, a priority 2 medical call was reported at a campus residence hall near Matthew Street, involving an 18-year-old with cotton stuck in an ear.
Woman suffers foot injury after ground-level fall
Medical Emergency
N Front St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a priority medical call for a 51-year-old woman who had a ground-level fall near North Front Street and reported foot pain, possibly from a broken foot.
Brush fire complaint at Wells Street property
Fire
Wells St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible grass fire near Wells Street in Dowagiac after a report of someone burning debris while tearing down a house. A grass rig and additional fire assistance were requested, and the person reportedly was not on scene.
Child breaks window near Johnson Street
Property Damage
Johnson St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported vandalism incident near Johnson Street, where a caller said a child broke her grandfather’s window and several youths ran toward Ashland.
Woman with low blood sugar near Dowagiac
Medical Emergency
Colby St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a room and bed at a facility on Coby Street for a reported 53-year-old woman with low blood sugar.
Attempted car break-in reported on Sherwood Street
Break-In
Sherwood St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible attempted break-in of a car reported by a caller near Sherwood Street. The caller said the incident was captured on video.
Patient evaluation at Timbers Cass County residence
Medical Emergency
Colby St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers requested priority-two EMS for a patient evaluation at a care facility near Colby Street in Dowagiac, Michigan.
Resident threatens to harm someone at care facility
Assault Report
Colby St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible threats complaint at an assisted living facility, where a resident reportedly said he wanted to hurt someone and was upset with his nurse over a protein shake.
Woman having seizure near East Prairie Ronde Street
Medical Emergency
E Prairie Ronde St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible seizure involving a woman near East Prairie Ronde Street and nearby cross streets.
74-year-old male checked after fall at Colby Street
Medical Emergency
Colby St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a facility on Cobie Street for a 74-year-old man who reportedly fell about an hour earlier and wanted to be checked out.
Woman repeatedly entering elderly neighbor’s home
Suspicious Activity
Colby St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a suspicious woman repeatedly entering an elderly neighbor’s home near Colby Street and East Prairie Road. The caller reported the unknown woman was reportedly still there at the time of the call.
Lift assist for 78-year-old man weighing 330 pounds
Medical Emergency
Twin Lakeview Dr, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a priority medical lift assist for an elderly man at a residence near Twin Lakeview Drive in Wayne Township, with fire personnel assisting the ambulance.
