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Emergency Incidents
Man unconscious and breathing with difficulty on oxygen
Medical Emergency
Morton St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a priority medical call at a facility on Morton Street for a male who was reported unconscious with difficulty breathing. The man was on oxygen and not fully alert, and Wayne Township Fire was requested to assist the ambulance.
Traffic stop on Indiana Bridge Lake ends with warning
Traffic
Indiana Ave, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Indiana Bridge Lake and requested information about the registered owner. A separate priority medical call was dispatched for a 53-year-old man reported unconscious with difficulty breathing near Morton Street, with fire and medical units requested to respond.
Traffic stop on vehicle on High Street
Traffic
W High St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the Beacon and Waljack area and later reported clear on High Street.
Traffic stop near Spruce St & N Front St (updated to McDonald’s)
Traffic
Spruce St & N Front St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officer initiated a traffic stop near Spruce St and N Front St, then updated the location to McDonald’s. Driver identification/permit status was checked and the stop was cleared.
Traffic stop at Pokagon and Enterprise
Traffic
Pokagon St & Enterprise Dr, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near Pokagon Street and Enterprise Drive in Dowagiac involving a vehicle with a Michigan license plate.
Disabled vehicle with flat tire near Rotary Park
Traffic
Rotary Park, Riverside Dr, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a disabled vehicle near Rotary Park on Riverside Drive. The driver reportedly had a flat tire and was trying to move a camper, and was advised to have it removed later in the afternoon.
Resident reports harassment by neighbor
Disturbance
Riverside Dr, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to an apartment on Riverside Drive for a reported harassment complaint involving a caller and a neighbor from another unit.
47-year-old male needs lift assist at home
Medical Emergency
Spruce St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a priority medical lift assist for a 47-year-old man at a residence near Spruce Street, where he needed help getting back into his home.
Man needs lift assist back into residence
Medical Emergency
Spruce St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched priority two to a home near Spruce Street in Dowagiac for a lift assist involving a 47-year-old man needing help back into his residence.
Ducks blocking roadway on M-51 in Dowagiac
Traffic
M-51, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers and units are responding to a report of ducks in the roadway on M-51 near a property, creating a possible traffic hazard. They are trying to contact the property owners or occupants to address the situation.
Elderly man found with altered consciousness at Susan Lane
Medical Emergency
Susan Ln, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving an 85-year-old man with altered consciousness near Susan Lane in Cass County.
Welfare check after alarm and shouting at home
Domestic Dispute
Colby St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near Colby Street for a welfare check after a medical alarm company reported a pendant activation. A woman requested help, and a man was heard yelling in the background, suggesting a possible verbal domestic dispute.
Person needs help getting up near Spruce Street
Medical Emergency
Spruce St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were requested for a possible medical lift assist at a location on Spruce Street, with the call marked as a priority two response.
Person needing lift assist 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 lift-assist medical call at a location near Spruce Street in Dowagiac, with Rescue 3 assigned on a priority two response.
Person with low blood pressure and chest pain at apartment
Medical Emergency
Riverside Dr, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a Riverside Apartments unit on Riverside Drive for a person with low blood pressure, slurred speech, and chest pain.
67-year-old man with low blood pressure and slurred speech
Medical Emergency
Riverside Dr, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call at Riverside Apartments on Riverside Drive for a 67-year-old man who was conscious and breathing but had an altered level of consciousness, low blood pressure, and slurred speech. The call was treated as a priority medical emergency.
Alarm at mini mart on M-51 in Dowagiac
Break-In
M-51, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported business alarm at a mini mart near M-51 and Commercial Street in Dowagiac. The alarm company reported motion inside, and a key holder was responding in a white Nissan with an estimated arrival in about 17 minutes.
44-year-old woman having grand mal seizure at Riverside Dr
Medical Emergency
Riverside Dr, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment at Riverside Apartments on Riverside Drive for a 44-year-old woman who was reportedly unconscious but breathing and having a grand mal seizure.
Police to take patient to hospital, radio traffic indicates
Medical Emergency
W High St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic mentioned a transfer assignment from Borgess-Lee Hospital to a Dowagiac residence. A responding unit reported it would clear and that police would take the patient to the hospital.
911 hang-up and welfare concern at apartment
Suspicious Incident
Cleveland St, Dowagiac, MI 49047
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a 911 hang-up and welfare check at an apartment in a Cleveland Street apartment complex. The caller was heard crying and whispering that she had to be quiet before disconnecting.
