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Emergency Incidents
Traffic stop near church at North Adams and 12th
Traffic
N Adams Ave & 12th St NW, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop in a parking lot south of a church near 12th Street and North Adams Avenue. Records checks were run on the driver and another person on the call. A separate report mentioned a deer near the tracks that could be picked up by the county engineer.
Officer checks subjects near Ohio Avenue
Suspicious Activity
1st St NE & N Ohio Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is out with a group of people just east of Ohio Avenue between First and Second Street in Mason City, Iowa, during a possible suspicious activity check.
Van in ditch outside jail; tow truck requested
Traffic
Lark Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a van in a ditch outside the local jail and requested a tow truck to pull it out. Radio traffic also mentioned officers contacting people east of Ohio between First and Second Street, possibly related to the disabled vehicle.
93-year-old male with head injury after fall
Medical Emergency
S Pierce Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are dispatched to a care facility on South Pierce Avenue in Mason City for a reported 93-year-old man with a head injury after a fall. The patient is described as conscious and breathing.
Air medical transfer for elderly stroke patient
Medical Emergency
4th St SW, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes an interhospital air medical transport request for an 83-year-old woman with a reported hemorrhagic stroke, traveling from a hospital in Mason City to a hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. One air medical unit reportedly declined due to weather, and another unit planned to depart from Ames with three people on board.
Officer checks suspicious vehicle at Big Blue
Suspicious Activity
Big Blue, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is out with a suspicious vehicle at a location known as Big Blue in Mason City, Iowa. The vehicle reportedly has a Minnesota license plate.
Alarm activated at Grant Village apartment
Break-In
6th St SW, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible alarm at an apartment in the Grant Village complex near 6th Street Southwest in Mason City after a caller reported a flashing orange light from a nearby apartment. Responding officers later confirmed an audible alarm and a light at the building.
Two males in their 70s with head injury after fall at Kentucky Ridge
Medical Emergency
Kentucky Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call at Kentucky Ridge (room (number withheld)) for two males in their 70s with a reported head injury after a fall. The patient was reported to be conscious and breathing, and Mason City Ambulance and an engine company were dispatched.
Person screaming in Fairway restroom and parking lot
Disturbance
N Delaware Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible disorderly incident at a location known as Fairway, where an individual was reportedly screaming in a restroom or car area. An officer requested cover and planned to try to locate the person again.
Traffic stop at 19th Street SE and South Pennsylvania
Traffic
S Pennsylvania Ave & 19th St SE, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near 19th Street Southeast and South Pennsylvania Avenue involving a vehicle with an Arizona license plate. At the same time, medics were dispatched to a location on South Shore Drive for a male who was awake but not responding.
Vehicle driving without tail lights at Kwik Star
Traffic
S Federal Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible traffic complaint about a purple Chevy Impala with an Iowa disabled plate that turned into a convenience store on the south side near South Federal Avenue after being seen driving without tail lights.
Traffic stop on gray Eagle Talon with no plates
Traffic
US-18, Mason City, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a gray Eagle Talon with no license plates near US 18 and US 65 in Mason City. The vehicle and driver were checked, and the driver reportedly had a valid Class C license.
Traffic stop on South Federal Avenue
Traffic
S Federal Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a possible traffic stop near South Federal Avenue and South Beach in Mason City involving a specific vehicle.
Belligerent woman removed from business
Disturbance
N Washington Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a business on North Washington Avenue for a report of a belligerent woman who was reportedly screaming and needed to be removed from the premises.
Traffic stop at Dustin Colby Park in Mason City
Traffic
Dustin Colby Park, 2952 15th St SW, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near a local park involving a vehicle with four occupants. Records indicated the driver’s status was expired and there was a prior stop for insufficient headlights. Radio traffic later indicated one person was out of the vehicle.
Man needs lift assist at Village Cooperative apartment
Medical Emergency
N Taft Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a medical call for an adult man needing a lift assist at an apartment in a cooperative housing complex on North Taft Avenue. The call was later canceled after the residents arranged assistance on their own.
Officer conducts traffic stop at 65 and 25th Street
Traffic
US-65 & 25th St NW, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near 65 and 25th Street Northwest in Mason City involving a vehicle with an Iowa license plate.
Found property reported at Mason City library
Other Incidents
2nd St SE, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a library on 2nd Street Southeast in Mason City for a possible found property report. A library employee reportedly found an item and will meet the responding unit in the commons area.
Deputy checks on rusted van parked in nearby woods
Suspicious Activity
N Delaware Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible suspicious older rusted maroon van parked in the woods just west of a building near Fareway in Mason City. A caller said they did not believe anyone was supposed to be on the property, and a deputy was sent to check the area.
patient transported routine to mercy hospital emergency room
Medical Emergency
Linden Dr, Mason City, IA 50401
As discussed during the dispatch call, an EMS unit is reportedly transporting one patient on a routine basis to a hospital emergency room near Linden Drive in Mason City.
