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Emergency Incidents
Officer stops bus near Thomas Jefferson School
Traffic
Thomas Jefferson Dr, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop involving a school bus at Thomas Jefferson School in Newton, Iowa, and requested a vehicle registration check on the bus.
Woman accused of threatening to shoot children
Weapons
E 13th St N, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible threat complaint near East 13th Street North in Newton, Iowa, where a reporting party said a woman threatened to shoot children. An officer was asked to speak with the children at the location.
Traffic stop on 1st Avenue East
Traffic
1st Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a possible traffic stop in the (number withheld) block of 1st Avenue East in Newton, Iowa.
Ambulance requested for patient transfer in Newton
Medical Emergency
N 4th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible delay in an ambulance transfer from one hospital to another, with service reportedly unavailable at the time of the call.
Driver passes out and hits pole on East 19th Street
Traffic
E 19th St N, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported motor vehicle crash near East 19th Street North in Newton, where a man in a white car reportedly passed out, drove into a yard, hit a tree and knocked down a power pole. Traffic was blocked and a low hanging cable was reported, with no fire or trapped driver confirmed.
65-year-old male having seizure in nursing home
Medical Emergency
S 8th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance is at a facility near South 8th Avenue East in Newton for a 65-year-old man who is conscious and breathing but appears to be having possible seizure-like activity.
65-year-old man having seizure at Valley Vista
Medical Emergency
S 8th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services are dispatched to a facility near South 8th Avenue East in Newton for a 65-year-old man who is conscious and breathing but appears to be having possible seizure-like activity.
Elderly woman falls with possible knee injury in Newton
Medical Emergency
1st St N, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was dispatched to a care facility on 1st Street North for an 80-year-old woman who reportedly fell and may have a knee injury.
Hit-and-run crash near Japanese restaurant
Traffic
1st Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible hit-and-run crash near a restaurant on East 7th Street in Newton. A caller reported a black SUV with heavy front-end damage, possibly blocking part of the travel lanes or an on-ramp lane. Officers contacted people at the restaurant and believed one person might be a victim.
Reckless driver with unconscious passenger reported
Traffic
1st Ave E & E 14th St N, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a white Impala driving recklessly westbound on First Avenue near East 14th Street in Newton. A caller reported that a passenger was passed out and leaning over the driver, and the vehicle was driving very unsafely.
63-year-old man having seizure at YMCA in Newton
Medical Emergency
S 8th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible seizure involving an adult man at the YMCA near South Eighth Avenue East in Newton.
Couple arguing at Hunter’s Run apartment
Domestic Dispute
S 13th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible domestic disturbance at an apartment complex near South 13th Avenue East in Newton, where a woman was heard yelling and screaming. Deputies arrived and found a couple arguing, who agreed to keep it down and did not request further assistance. In a separate call, an ambulance was requested for a 70-year-old man who fell from a deck near North Commerce Street and had shoulder pain.
Trespassed person reported in library restroom
Break-In
N 3rd Ave W, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a library in Newton, Iowa, for a possible trespassing complaint involving a previously banned person reportedly staying in the men’s bathroom for an extended time.
79-year-old man fell out of bed needs help
Medical Emergency
East 12th St S, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to an apartment on East 12th Street South in Newton for a reported 79-year-old man who fell out of bed and needed help getting up, with no injuries reported.
Loose black dog in front of Newton residence
Animal Complaint
S 5th Ave W, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a loose black dog near a residence on South 5th Avenue West in Newton. The dog was described as not contained and staying in the area, with no collar visible.
Follow-up on crash in Casey’s parking lot
Traffic
Iowa Speedway Dr, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller requested a follow-up call from a unit about a reported vehicle accident in a Casey’s parking lot near Iowa Speedway Drive. The caller also provided information about a silver 2007 Kia involved in the incident.
60-year-old man fell with breathing difficulty and stomach pain
Medical Emergency
S 8th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a senior living facility in Newton for a reported 60-year-old man who fell and was conscious but having difficulty breathing and stomach pain.
Employee reports occupied RV in store parking lot
Suspicious Activity
1st Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, an employee at a Hy-Vee store reported a possible disturbance involving an RV on the east side of the parking lot, with the vehicle running and music playing. The employee tried to contact the occupants but received no response and requested that they move along.
Dispute over access to property at Newton apartment
Other Incidents
N 11th Ave E #8b, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to an apartment building on North 11th Avenue East in Newton for a possible civil property dispute involving a woman reportedly trying to retrieve property while two people refused to let her in.
Traffic stop involving green Kia Sportage
Traffic
Walnut Dr, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Walnut Drive and later responded to a possible civil dispute over property near North 11th Avenue East. A separate report involved an idling RV with music playing in a Hy-Vee parking lot, where an employee requested that the vehicle move along.
