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Emergency Incidents
Traffic stop for wrong-way driver on 5th Street
Traffic
5th St NE & N Delaware Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near 5th Street and North Delaware Avenue in Mason City for a reported wrong-way driver in a red Nissan. The vehicle and its occupants were checked by officers.
Report of masked people walking in Mason City yards
Suspicious Activity
1st St SE, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check the area near the (number withheld) block of First Street Southeast after an online report of two people walking around yards wearing face masks. Units reported not seeing anything in the area.
Fire crews on scene at Briarcliff Circle home
Fire
Briarcliff Cir, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units are on scene near Briarcliff Circle in Mason City and have established a command post for a possible fire response.
Smoke detector alarm at Briarcliff Circle home
Fire
Briarcliff Cir, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, a resident near Briarcliff Circle in Mason City reported a possible smoke detector alarm at a home.
Welfare check for man not heard from in two weeks
Missing Person
N Monroe Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to conduct a welfare check at an apartment on North Monroe after a man’s brother reported not hearing from him for about two weeks and said his phone kept going to voicemail. Another acquaintance also had not seen him.
Reports of person yelling for help outside
Suspicious Activity
4th St NW & N Madison Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to the area near Fourth Street Northwest and Madison Avenue after a caller reported someone yelling for help outside, possibly a younger male or juvenile.
Reports of gunshots prompt police checks
Weapons
N Georgia Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of gunshots near the 700 block of North 4th and 23rd and later checked the 300 block of North Georgia after another resident reported hearing shots. Officers said they had not seen anything and would check the area.
Officers follow up on missing juvenile at a home
Missing Person
4th St NW, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a follow-up call about a missing juvenile at a home on 4th Street NW. Units attempted to contact people inside and checked whether anyone was barricaded.
Traffic stop on Oregon-plated Toyota Camry
Traffic
S Carolina Ave & E State St, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near East State Street and South Carolina Avenue in Mason City involving a possible silver Toyota Camry with Oregon plates. Dispatch checked the vehicle and driver’s license information, and the officer was also assigned to a separate harassment call.
Two suspects attempt theft at Mason City store
Theft Report
N Monroe Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a liquor, tobacco, and grocery store for a reported theft and a later attempted shoplifting. Two males reportedly tried to take items and then fled southbound toward the river, with one described as wearing a hoodie and white jeans.
Person swinging knives on walking trail
Weapons
4th St NE & N Massachusetts Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a man swinging and throwing two large knives on a walking trail near Fourth Street and North Massachusetts Avenue. The man was described as wearing a stocking cap and an oversized plaid jacket and was reportedly heading north.
Officers advise homeowner about deer on property
Other Non-Crime Event
River Heights Dr, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a deer on private property near a bridge by River Heights Drive. They attempted to contact the homeowner to advise about the animal. A separate caller reported a man on a walking trail swinging and throwing two large knives, and another call reported a loose dog at a residence on North Seventh Street West.
Traffic stop at North Washington and 1st Street NW
Traffic
N Washington Ave & 1st St NW, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop near North Washington Avenue and 1st Street NW in Mason City involving a vehicle with a specific license plate identifier.
80-year-old male with elevated calcium labs transported
Medical Emergency
Kentucky Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a care center on South Kentucky Avenue for an 80-year-old man who was conscious and breathing but reportedly had elevated calcium levels, declining health, and weakness, with a doctor requesting transport.
67-year-old man with asthma has trouble breathing
Medical Emergency
9th St SW, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment on 9th Street Southwest for a reported 67-year-old man with asthma and COPD who was conscious but having difficulty breathing while using oxygen. Units 2415 and 2417 responded to the scene.
Delivery driver reports lewd conduct by resident
Sex-Related Incident
13th St NE, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report from a delivery driver about a resident making suggestive comments and inappropriate conduct at a home near 13th Street Northeast. The driver later reported that her father threatened to go to the resident’s home, and officers checked the possible situation at the residence.
68-year-old male unresponsive after pacemaker activation
Medical Emergency
16th St NE, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near 16th Street Northeast in Mason City for a 68-year-old man whose pacemaker reportedly fired repeatedly and who was unresponsive. Responders started CPR after an automated defibrillator advised no shock was needed.
Noncustodial parent refuses to leave parking lot
Disturbance
N Eisenhower Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a business parking lot for a possible trespass or disturbance involving a noncustodial parent who was reportedly refusing to leave. Staff were advised to stay inside. Radio traffic also mentioned checking on juveniles who were listed as runaways.
Stolen black mountain bike recovered near 1st St SE
Theft Report
1st St SE, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded near 1st Street Southeast in Mason City to handle a possible stolen black Diamond mountain bike. They transported the bike to the police department and continued working on multiple bikes connected to the theft.
Police search for fleeing suspect near East State Street
Suspicious Activity
E State St, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers in Mason City conducted a possible felony-level foot pursuit of a male suspect near the bike bridge and East State Street. The suspect reportedly ditched a bicycle and ran through yards near the 700 block of East State Street, with officers setting a perimeter and requesting a K9 unit to assist in the search.
