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Emergency Incidents
Fire alarm investigated at Broad Street home
Fire
Broad St, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire, ambulance, and police units responded to a reported fire alarm activation near Broad Street in Grinnell. Crews arrived, found no smoke, and began investigating the alarm with one fire unit taking command.
Abandoned 911 call seeking ambulance at apartment
Medical Emergency
W St S, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible medical emergency after an abandoned 911 call from an apartment on West Street South. A callback indicated the caller was trying to request an ambulance.
Semi with blown tire creating hazard on I-80
Traffic
I-80, Grinnell, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported traffic hazard on I-80 westbound near mile marker 184 involving a blue semi truck with a blown rear passenger-side trailer tire that was throwing rubber onto the roadway.
Basement dryer fire at home on 4th Avenue
Fire
4th Ave W, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported dryer fire in the basement of a residence on 4th Avenue in Grinnell. Smoke was reported throughout the home, with heavy smoke in the basement and east side, and siding melting on the east side of the house. An all-call response was requested and crews began ventilation by opening windows.
Burglar alarm at data center on East Street
Break-In
E St S, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglar alarm at a data center near East Street, reportedly triggered by a northeast motion detector. A unit in the area was advised to check the scene.
Woman assaulted and hit in eye at hotel
Assault Report
W St S, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews and law enforcement responded to a hotel in Grinnell for a woman who reported being assaulted and having an injury to her eye. Radio traffic indicates she may have been hit in the eye and is seeking medical evaluation, with law enforcement already in the area.
Mother and adult daughter report assault near East Street in Grinnell
Domestic Dispute
East St D, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible family disturbance at an apartment on East Street, where a woman allegedly hit her mother in the eye. The woman was later reported to be at a nearby hotel, possibly in a white pickup truck with her boyfriend, and medical personnel were sent to check an eye injury.
Multiple men fighting near Rabbit's in Grinnell
Assault Report
4th Ave W, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported assault in progress at a restaurant on Main Street, where two or three males were reportedly fighting in the road. One male, described by clothing and hair, ran southbound on Main and then southeast from the restaurant, leaving a bicycle behind before being lost behind a nearby state bank.
Elderly female falls at Mayflower Edwards apartment
Medical Emergency
Broad St, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment in a building on Broad Street in Grinnell for a report of an elderly woman who had fallen. It was unclear if she had any injuries.
Female reported passed out/unresponsive from alcohol at Younker Hall (parking area)
Medical Emergency
8th Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to Younker Hall (parking area) for a female reported passed out and unresponsive, possibly due to alcohol use. She was reported to be breathing, and campus security was on scene.
Person harassing drivers at fast food drive-through
Disturbance
West St, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a man allegedly harassing people at a fast food restaurant drive-through. He was described as a man with a ponytail wearing (description withheld) and a gray T-shirt. A bicyclist matching the description was briefly stopped, but witnesses said he was not the suspect, and the man reportedly left the area on a bicycle heading north.
Worker upset, welfare check at Casey’s store
Disturbance
Lang Creek Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a restaurant on Interstate for a possible welfare check after a customer reported that a cook became upset and started slamming items around, and another coworker became stressed and locked the doors.
Traffic stop near football field in Grinnell
Traffic
East St, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop near Jackson and the east side of a football field involving a vehicle with an Iowa license plate.
Man suffers chest pain and high blood pressure at apartment
Medical Emergency
Summer St, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment on Summer Street in Grinnell for a 57-year-old man with chest pain radiating to the jaw, very high blood pressure, and extreme shortness of breath.
Elderly female on oxygen weak near Prairie Street in Grinnell
Medical Emergency
Prairie St, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Prairie Street in Grinnell for an elderly woman on oxygen who was reported to be very weak. Fire, police, and ambulance units responded to the medical call.
Campus security vehicle rear-ended at Grinnell College
Traffic
Main Hall, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a minor traffic crash on the Grinnell College campus where a campus security vehicle was rear-ended near Main Hall on East Street, with no apparent injuries reported.
Older man falls outside home in Grinnell
Medical Emergency
Summer St, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, medical crews were sent to a location near Summer Street in Grinnell for an older man who reportedly fell outside. The caller next door was unsure of any injuries.
Older man falls outside home on Summer Street
Medical Emergency
Summer St, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, medical units were dispatched to a location near Summer Street for an older man who reportedly fell outside. The caller next door was unsure of any injuries, and responders were advised to proceed to the scene.
Injury crash blocks lane on I-80 near mile marker 185
Traffic
I-80, Grinnell, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible injury crash on I-80 westbound near mile marker 185, involving three vehicles with the left lane blocked and traffic backed up about one to one and a half miles.
Wire down investigated near High Street cemetery
Property Damage
High St, Grinnell, IA 50112
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers investigated possible property damage near South High Street, where one wire was found down and no headstones appeared to be hit. They contacted nearby residents and checked for security cameras, and a report was taken with a case number requested.
