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Emergency Incidents
Welfare check requested for woman with heart issues
Medical Emergency
Prairie St, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to conduct a welfare check on a woman with reported heart problems after her father, who lives near Prairie Street in Grinnell, said he had not heard from her for most of the day and she was not answering calls.
Semi hits guardrail in hit-and-run on I-80
Traffic
I-80, Grinnell, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, a hit-and-run crash was reported on eastbound I-80 near mile marker 184 involving a semi and a guardrail, with significant guardrail damage mentioned. The reporting party said they would be on scene.
Semi hits guardrail and leaves scene on I-80
Traffic
I-80, Grinnell, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a hit-and-run crash on eastbound I-80 near mile marker 184, where a white-cab semi hauling a large white crane as an oversized load struck a guardrail and left crane track parts at the scene. The report came from a DOT maintenance supervisor, and units were asked to notify Iowa State Patrol if the truck is located.
78-year-old male unresponsive but breathing at dialysis center
Medical Emergency
Center St, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported medical emergency at a dialysis center on Verrazz Street in Grinnell involving a 78-year-old man who was initially unresponsive but breathing and later began to open his eyes and speak a little. An ambulance was dispatched and arrived on scene.
Unknown person knocking on house door and window
Suspicious Activity
Harrison Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, a 911 caller reported a possible suspicious person outside a home on Harrison Avenue, knocking on the door and window. The caller no longer saw the person, and officers were in the area checking the situation.
Minor crash with airbag deployment at Third and Pearl
Traffic
3rd Ave & Pearl St, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible traffic crash near Third Avenue and Pearl Street in Grinnell. Airbags were reported to have deployed, and EMS was initially requested to check the occupants, but was later canceled when the people involved declined medical evaluation.
Mother requests welfare check on missing son
Missing Person
Center St, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched for a welfare check on a man after his mother reported she had not heard from him in over a month and believed he was living with his father in poor conditions near Center Street.
Traffic stop at Park Street and 10th Avenue
Traffic
Park St & 10th Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near Park Street and 10th Avenue involving a vehicle with a specific license plate.
66-year-old man falls and bleeds while wearing neck brace
Medical Emergency
Hamilton Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a residence on Hamilton Ave in Grinnell for an adult man who reportedly fell and was bleeding. The caller said he was wearing a neck brace, and responding units were en route.
Injured cat reported after car strike on Spencer Street
Animal Incident
Spencer St & 6th Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible injured cat struck by a car near Spencer Street and Sixth Avenue in Grinnell. An officer later advised they were unable to locate the animal.
Road debris reported at US 6 and West Street
Traffic
US-6 & West St, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers discussed a possible roadway debris issue near US 6 and West Street in Grinnell, Iowa, and added a comment to the call.
Driver reports minor crash at Walmart parking lot
Traffic
Industrial Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller in a lobby reported a possible fender bender that occurred in a store parking lot and requested to make a report.
Traffic stop at gas station on 6th Avenue
Traffic
6th Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, a deputy conducted a traffic stop at a business in the 1700 block of 6th Avenue in Grinnell and ran a vehicle registration check on an Iowa passenger plate.
Traffic stop at Park Street and 3rd Avenue
Traffic
Park St & 3rd Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Third Avenue and Park Street in Grinnell involving a blue Jeep Grand Cherokee with an Iowa license plate.
Loose dog chasing people near Central Park
Disturbance
Central Park, 834 Broad St, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a loose dog at Central Park that was reportedly chasing people and animals and then running east on Third Avenue near the splash pad. The dog was said to be with a man on a bicycle who was not holding the leash, but the officer was unable to locate it.
LifeFlight landing zone coordinated at Grinnell airport
Medical Emergency
West St, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, units coordinated a landing zone for a medical helicopter at the airport near West St in Grinnell, Iowa, for a possible medical emergency.
Female fallen under influence requests ambulance
Medical Emergency
State St, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near State Street in Grinnell for a woman in her late 40s who reportedly fell and was under the influence of alcohol and requested an ambulance.
Officer checks on person walking on Spring Street
Suspicious Activity
Spring St, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported watching a person walking northbound in the 600 block of Spring Street and later stated the person was reportedly fine.
Woman feels lightheaded and fast heartbeat at Grinnell apartment
Medical Emergency
4th Ave W, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment on 4th Avenue West in Grinnell for a reported 34-year-old woman who was lightheaded, short of breath, and said her heart was beating fast. Responders were asked to use the building intercom and avoid using lights or sirens.
Male patient with chest pain and breathing trouble
Medical Emergency
Broad St, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for a man with trouble breathing and chest pain near Broad Street in Grinnell. The reporting party was later with the patient, who was alert and conscious, and he was transported to a local hospital.
