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Emergency Incidents
Disabled semi on I-80 westbound needs assistance
Traffic
I 80 and Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa 50131, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, a semi-truck is reported disabled on the left side of I-80 westbound near mile marker 131, with a possible bent rim and unable to move. Assistance is requested.
Bleeding stool reported for elderly woman in home
Medical Emergency
S Glenstone Ct, Johnston, IA 50131
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a residence near South Glenstone Court for a 76-year-old woman reported to have bleeding in her stool and feeling ill. Another call involved a 73-year-old woman with difficulty breathing and COPD at a residence near Southeast Summer Park Drive.
Semi truck swerving on I-80 near mile marker 131
Traffic
I 80 and Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa 50131, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible reckless semi-truck driving westbound on I-80 near mile marker 131, with a white trailer marked Wagner reportedly unable to maintain its lane and moving onto the shoulder.
Officer checks on bar owner near Northwest 59th Avenue in Johnston
Suspicious Activity
NW 59th Ave, Johnston, IA 50131
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer requested and received approval to leave the city limits to check on the owner of a bar at a residence near Northwest 59th Avenue in Johnston, related to an earlier bar or alarm incident.
Debris and green SUV reported on westbound I-80
Traffic
I-80, Johnston, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers and a trooper discussed a possible road hazard on westbound I-80 near Johnston, involving a green SUV and a box-like object in or near the roadway, with the location updated to around mile marker 133.4.
Fire alarm at United Contractors on NW 62nd Avenue
Fire
NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible fire alarm at a commercial building on Northwest 62nd Avenue between Pioneer Parkway and Meadowcrest Drive, with Engine 381 responding.
Reckless white SUV speeding on I 80 westbound
Traffic
I 80 and Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa 50131, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a white SUV driving recklessly on I-80 westbound near mile marker 131, reportedly speeding, weaving through traffic, and cutting off other vehicles.
Reckless white SUV on I 80 westbound near mile 131
Traffic
I 80 and Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa 50131, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a white SUV driving recklessly on I-80 westbound near mile marker 131, allegedly weaving through traffic, speeding, and cutting off other vehicles.
Person having seizure near Edencrest in Johnston
Medical Emergency
Corporate Dr, Johnston, IA 50131
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible seizure at a facility called Edencrest near Corporate Drive in Johnston. Additional units were sent to assist, and a separate medical transport involving an amputation was also mentioned.
Person having a seizure at care center in Johnston
Medical Emergency
Winwood Dr, Johnston, IA 50131
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible seizure at a care center on Winwood Drive between Greendale Road and Merle Hay Road.
Person with breathing problems near Johnston
Medical Emergency
Somerset Pl, Johnston, IA 50131
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units were dispatched for a possible medical emergency involving breathing problems near Somerset Place between Dead End and Greendale Road.
13-year-old female having a seizure at Child Serve
Medical Emergency
Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to ChildServe on Merle Hay Road in Johnston for a reported seizure involving a juvenile female who was unconscious but breathing. Responders were directed to a specific room and door at the facility. Engine 381 was later told to disregard its response after another crew said it was heading there.
Sick person reported at Des Moines Wellness Center
Medical Emergency
Winwood Dr, Johnston, IA 50131
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched for a possible sick person at a wellness center near Winwood Drive between Greendale Road and Mohay Road.
Person having breathing problems at middle school
Medical Emergency
NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible breathing problem at a middle school near Northwest 62nd Avenue in Johnston.
Person reports chest pain near Merle Hay Road in Des Moines
Medical Emergency
Merle Hay Rd Unit 206, Johnston, IA 50131
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible chest pain medical emergency at an apartment on Merle Hay Road between Northwest 63rd Place and Northwest 64th Place in Johnston.
Carbon monoxide exposure causes illness at Iowa residence
Medical Emergency
Jack London Dr, Johnston, IA 50131
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical crews were dispatched to a possible carbon monoxide exposure with illness at a residence near Jack London Drive and Daniel Defoe Drive in Johnston, Iowa.
Carbon monoxide alarm checked at Jack London Drive
Fire
Jack London Dr, Johnston, IA 50131
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a carbon monoxide detector activation at a residence near Jack London Drive in Johnston. A woman had initially reported shortness of breath but left the area and said she was fine. The location was requested to be checked for possible carbon monoxide exposure.
Person sick at residential unit on Pioneer Parkway
Medical Emergency
Pioneer Pkwy, Johnston, IA 50131
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance 393 was dispatched to a possible sick person at an assisted living facility on Pioneer Parkway in Johnston.
Person fell at residential unit on Winter Parkway
Medical Emergency
Windsor Pkwy, Johnston, IA 50131
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible fall at a residential unit near Winter Parkway. Responders reported a one-story wood-frame home with nothing visible on arrival.
Person fallen near Northwest 55th Avenue between Jordan Court and Beaver Drive
Medical Emergency
NW 55th Ave, Johnston, IA 50131
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible fall near Northwest 55th Avenue between Jordan Court and Northwest Beaver Drive in Johnston, Iowa.
