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Emergency Incidents
Dead deer blocking Highway 54 near Cass and Harp
Traffic
US-54, Iola, KS 66749
As discussed during the dispatch call, a driver reported hitting a deer on Highway 54 between Cass and Harp, leaving the dead animal in the roadway. The caller said there was no damage to the vehicle and continued to work at a landfill.
Man reports blackmail attempt involving photos
Fraud Report
N Industrial Rd, Iola, KS 66749
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a man at the city warehouse wanted to report that a woman was allegedly trying to blackmail him over pictures. A city officer was sent to contact him, and the report was assigned a case number.
Small fire rekindles near North York street
Fire
North St, Iola, KS 66749
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible rekindling or flare-up at a location on North York, with fire personnel saying one unit may be able to handle it and tones not yet requested.
Man with seizure symptoms and diabetes at church parking lot
Medical Emergency
S Cottonwood St & E Madison Ave, Iola, KS 66749
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers requested EMS to a church parking lot near Madison Avenue and Cottonwood Street in Iola after a man displayed possible seizure-like symptoms during a traffic stop-related contact. The man reportedly said he is diabetic and needed to be checked by medical personnel.
Report of unlicensed motorcycle rider in Iola
Suspicious Activity
E Lincoln St & N Cottonwood St, Iola, KS 66749
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a blue motorcycle being ridden around the East Lincoln and North Cottonwood area by a man reportedly without a driver’s license. The motorcycle was later said to be parked at a residence in the area where the man is staying.
Complaint of dog tied up outside at Lincoln and Oak
Other Incidents
E Lincoln St & N Oak St, Iola, KS 66749
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible animal cruelty complaint at the southwest corner of Lincoln and Oak, where a dog was reportedly tied outside and whining.
Officer follow-up planned near Briarwood
Other Incidents
Briarwood Dr, Iola, KS 66749
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a follow-up contact near Briarwood Drive, correcting the address from (number withheld) to (number withheld), and planned to return the weekend to speak with the person involved.
Vehicle lockout with cat inside car in Iola
Other Non-Crime Event
Wheeler Ave, Iola, KS 66749
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a vehicle lockout on Wheeler Avenue in Iola involving a 2014 Nissan Altima with a cat reportedly locked inside.
70-year-old woman with heart problems in Iola
Medical Emergency
N Kentucky St, Iola, KS 66749
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to Iola Elementary School on North Kentucky Street for a 70-year-old woman who is conscious and breathing but appears to be having possible heart problems. She is described as pale and clammy, and responders are advised to use the front door.
Patient transferred from Iola to Kansas Park hospital
Medical Emergency
N Kentucky St, Iola, KS 66749
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 35 is reported to be en route to a hospital for a patient transfer to a care facility, with a run number requested and confirmed over the radio.
Female with high blood sugar near South Walnut
Medical Emergency
S Walnut St, Iola, KS 66749
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near South Walnut Street for a 61-year-old woman who was conscious and breathing with high blood sugar.
Officer follow-up at South 15th Street apartment
Traffic
South St, Iola, KS 66749
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is checking an apartment on South 15th Street in Iola, Kansas, for a possible follow-up related to a prior crash.
Two-vehicle rear-end crash at CHC parking area
Traffic
N State St, Iola, KS 66749
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible two-vehicle rear-end crash near a medical facility on North State Street. A white Chevy pickup and a Jeep Grand Wagoneer were reportedly involved, and both vehicles were pulling to the side with no injuries reported.
Car parked in no-parking zone on North Third Street
Traffic
N 3rd St, Iola, KS 66749
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible parking violation involving a black Buick reportedly parked on the wrong side of the road in a no-parking zone on North Third Street in Iola, Kansas.
Driver falling asleep at McDonald's drive-through
Medical Emergency
W Madison Ave, Iola, KS 66749
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check on a driver at a fast food drive-through on the 300 block of West Madison Avenue after the driver was reportedly falling asleep behind the wheel.
Vehicle lockout with car left running
Suspicious Activity
E 1st St, Iola, KS 66749
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible vehicle lockout near East 1st Street in Iola involving a red Dodge Caliber that may be running with keys inside.
Commercial burglary alarm at warehouse on N Washington
Break-In
N Washington Ave, Iola, KS 66749
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported commercial burglary alarm at a business on North Washington Avenue, with a warehouse motion sensor in zone 15. An officer checks the alley and attempts to contact the key holder, while another unit is en route to a separate non-emergent medical call.
Child falls and suffers head laceration in Iola
Medical Emergency
N 1st St, Iola, KS 66749
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a home near North First Street in Iola for a reported four-year-old boy who fell, is conscious and breathing, and has a head laceration. The caller requested that the ambulance enter from the back alley.
Person trespassed from South 3rd Street address
Break-In
S 3rd St, Iola, KS 66749
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers logged a possible trespass notice for a person at a location near South 3rd Street in Iola, Kansas.
