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Emergency Incidents
Male fallen but uninjured near East Street
Medical Emergency
East St, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a location on East Street in Grinnell for a reported medical assist involving a man who had fallen but was said to be uninjured.
Patient transported to Grinnell Regional hospital
Medical Emergency
Broad St, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance unit cleared the scene after transporting one patient to Grinnell Regional hospital in Grinnell. Command was transferred to other responding units.
Female driver near Park Street has chest pains after crash
Medical Emergency
Park St, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible two-vehicle crash near Park Street, where a female driver was reported to have chest pain and there was a roadway blockage.
Two-vehicle crash with injured driver on Park Street
Traffic
Park St, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible two-vehicle crash with injuries near Park Street. A female driver reportedly complained of chest pain, and the roadway was blocked. Airbags were deployed and some occupants were reported to be walking around.
Student reports phone threat at campus building
Assault Report
Mears Cottage, 1213 6th Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a campus security building on 6th Avenue in Grinnell for a reported phone threat involving a student who wanted to file a report and was speaking with a campus security officer.
Elderly man with fever and toe issue at care facility
Medical Emergency
Pearl St, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at an assisted living facility on Pearl Street in Grinnell for an elderly man with a fever and a toe issue. A second ambulance was requested and unit 62 was sent to the scene.
Employee with heart condition passes out, CPR underway
Medical Emergency
6th Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a forum building on 6th Avenue in Grinnell for a 40-year-old employee who reportedly passed out with a heart condition. Radio traffic later indicated that CPR was in progress.
False alarm at Brownell’s southwest warehouse door
Break-In
Brownells Pkwy, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a possible burglary alarm at a warehouse on Brownells Parkway. The key holder said the alarm was likely triggered by work done the previous day, and multiple vehicles appeared to be employees arriving for work.
Mother reports out-of-control daughter
Domestic Dispute
State St, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible juvenile disturbance near State Street after a caller reported her daughter was out of control, with a lot of screaming heard before the call ended.
Fire alarm at vacant house on Summer Street
Fire
Summer St, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a vacant house near Summer Street in Grinnell. Engine 51 and an ambulance were dispatched, and Engine 51 investigated the scene with nothing showing.
Vehicles left off roadway after public assist
Traffic
10th Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a public assist near 10th Avenue in Grinnell. Radio traffic mentioned a Malibu in a ditch that would be moved later and an Impala on the south side, possibly related to the same incident.
Person repeatedly chases children at local park
Suspicious Activity
Ahrens/Paschall Memorial Park, 1500 Penrose St, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported that a person with the last name (person_name withheld) chased her child and other children at Ahrens/Paschall Memorial Park. She said this was the third such incident. Officers took a report.
Hit-and-run victim walking to police station
Traffic
Spring St, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are handling a possible hit and run that occurred earlier in the morning, with a female complainant walking to the police department to report it.
Vehicle linked to owner near Park Street
Traffic
Park St, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discussed a vehicle whose license plate reportedly matched a description and whose registered owner was said to live near Park Street in Grinnell. If the owner could not be located, the vehicle was to be towed and impounded.
Hit-and-run crash involving delivery truck in Grinnell
Traffic
5th Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible hit-and-run crash near 5th Ave in Grinnell involving a delivery truck driver. Another vehicle reportedly came off the side of the road, struck the truck, and fled. The suspect vehicle was described as a red Subaru with a specific license plate.
Dead animal removed from roadway on Highway 146
Road Closure
IA-146, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a dead coyote in the roadway on the 4600 block of Highway 146. The animal was initially described as a deer, but it was corrected to a coyote and the roadway hazard was removed.
Male fallen with knee and wrist pain at apartment
Medical Emergency
Washington Ave Apt 104, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment on Washington Avenue in Grinnell for a man who had fallen and was reporting knee and wrist pain.
Man hurt after falling at apartment
Medical Emergency
Washington Ave Apt 104, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment on Washington Avenue in Grinnell for a reported man who fell and had knee and wrist pain.
Fight reported near State Street and 6th Avenue
Assault Report
State St & 6th Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible physical fight occurring at the same active scene near State Street and 6th Avenue in Grinnell, Iowa, with county rescue units expected on scene.
Small building fire at State Street and Sixth Avenue
Fire
State St & 6th Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire near Sixth Avenue and State Street, where the fire was apparently knocked down and crews began ventilation and checked for extension while blocking nearby roads and driveways around a church.
