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Emergency Incidents
Person found sleeping in apartment laundry room
Suspicious Activity
1st St NW, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a possible trespass or welfare complaint about someone sleeping in the laundry room at an apartment complex on First Street Northwest. Property management had already been notified.
Officer checks running car in church parking lot
Suspicious Vehicle
1st St SW & S Pierce Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer responded to a report of a blue Audi left running in a church parking lot near 1st Street and South Pierce Avenue. The vehicle was reportedly unattended for about two hours, and a registration check indicated the plate was associated with a specific owner and the registration appeared expired.
Man threatens to have caller killed
Assault Report
2nd St NW, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a callback about a man reportedly making threats in an apartment near 2nd Street Northwest in Mason City, including a threat to kill someone who called the police.
Resident reports man yelling in upstairs apartment
Disturbance
2nd St NW, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, a resident in an apartment on Second Street Northwest reported a male in the unit above yelling. The caller believed the man was alone and could not hear what he was saying.
87-year-old man falls, needs help getting up
Medical Emergency
3rd St NW, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance crews were sent to an apartment at The Manor on Third Street Northwest in Mason City for a reported medical assist involving an 87-year-old man who had fallen and needed help getting up.
Duress alarm at Dollar General on North Federal
Robbery Report
N Federal Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible robbery alarm at a retail store on North Federal Avenue. Multiple units responded to the duress alarm at the Dollar General location.
Burglar alarm at shop next to North 8th Street home
Break-In
8th St SW, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported residential burglar alarm near North 8th Street. The alarm was later clarified as coming from a shop or building next to the residence, and officers contacted a key holder who was unable to respond.
Group reported blocking road near Riverwalk Trail
Traffic
S Federal Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check a possible group of about 18 people standing and running in the road near Southbridge Mall and the Riverwalk Trail after a caller reported one person might be her missing son.
Alarm at business on 15th Street cancelled
Break-In
15th St SW, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible alarm call at a business called Stellar, with units later confirming the alarm call was disregarded. The conversation also mentions a person feeling ill and vomiting, but the alarm call itself was canceled.
Officer meets caller after report of suspicious rider
Suspicious Activity
Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was sent to a gas station in Mason City after a 911 text from a person who was not responding. The caller later reported that someone had been acting suspiciously on a bus and had gotten off at a stop in Clear Lake. The officer made contact with the person, who was expected to flag the officer down.
Vehicle flees traffic stop near 25th Street Southwest
Traffic
S Taft Ave & 25th St SW, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near South Path and 25th Street Southwest. The vehicle reportedly failed to stop and fled at a high rate of speed, heading south on South Avenue toward 240th Street.
Man refuses to leave store and yells at customers
Disturbance
N Federal Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a store near North Federal Avenue for a report of a man refusing to leave and yelling at people. The situation was reported as not physical at the time of the call.
Head-on crash on East State Street with airbags
Traffic
E State St & N Kentucky Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible head-on vehicle crash with airbag deployment in the 900 block of East State Street near Kentucky Avenue.
Head-on crash with pole strike on East State Street
Traffic
E State St, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle head-on collision near the 900 block of East State Street. One vehicle was described as a van and the other possibly an SUV, with airbags deployed and a possible strike to a power pole. An ambulance was requested and multiple fire and EMS companies arrived on scene.
Elderly woman needs help getting up at Mason City apartment
Medical Emergency
1st St NE Apt 304, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a residence near 1st Street Northeast in Mason City for a lift assist involving an 81-year-old woman who was conscious, breathing, and reportedly not injured. Responders were advised to use the back entrance to reach her apartment.
Car and pedestrian collision on Fourth Street Southeast
Traffic
S Birch Dr & 4th St SE, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible car versus pedestrian crash near Fourth Street Southeast and Birch Drive in Mason City, with an additional unit requested to respond.
Older man with serious injury at Birch Dr and 4th St
Medical Emergency
S Birch Dr & 4th St SE, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency involving an older man near Fourth Street Southeast and Birch Drive in Mason City. Fire personnel were concerned about his changing condition, and responders later arrived at Mercy Hospital.
Driver hits pedestrian near 4th Street and Birch Drive
Traffic
S Birch Dr & 4th St SE, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible car versus pedestrian collision near Fourth Street Southeast and Birch Drive. The pedestrian was reportedly awake, with injuries unknown. Units responded with lights and sirens, blocked traffic, established a command post on Fourth Street, and temporarily shut down Highway 122 at the bridge in both directions.
Diesel leak from parked vehicle at MercyOne
Fire
4th St SW, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a vehicle leaking diesel near the main entrance of a hospital. Units also investigated a damaged decorative streetlight near the former Clear Lake Senior Center and a possible car-versus-pedestrian collision near Fourth Street Southeast and Birch Drive, with traffic being blocked while the scene was secured.
Medical transport to hospital after prior emergency
Medical Emergency
4th St SW, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a medical transport unit is taking one patient to Mercy hospital, with command for the prior incident being terminated. The event appears to involve a possible medical emergency near 4th Street Southwest in Mason City.
