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Emergency Incidents
Person with breathing complaint and chest pain in Newton
Medical Emergency
N 4th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible breathing and chest pain medical emergency near North Fourth Avenue East in Newton, with an officer joining the EMS call and Medic One and ED1 en route.
Car broken down in intersection in Newton
Traffic
E 8th St N & N 4th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a motorist assist for a car reported broken down in the middle of the intersection near North Fourth Avenue and West Eighth Street in Newton, Iowa.
Neighbor dispute over parking on lawn
Disturbance
1st St N, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible neighbor dispute near First Street North in Newton after a caller reported someone upset about a vehicle parked on his lawn.
Homeless man repeatedly tries to enter Park Centre
Disturbance
St C, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to go to Park Centre in Newton for a possible trespassing situation involving a homeless man reportedly trying to force his way through a door as people enter and exit. Staff asked that he be moved off the property.
Patient transported to hospital by emergency medical service
Medical Emergency
N 4th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews are transporting a patient with a possible medical issue to a hospital near North 4th Avenue East in Newton.
Woman with lung infection and chest pain in Newton
Medical Emergency
S 8th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a medical emergency at Valley Vista near South Eighth Avenue East for a 51-year-old woman with a lung infection, shortness of breath, and chest pain. Jasper Med Three arrived on scene.
Roadway cleared after vehicle towed in Newton
Road Closure
E 36th St S, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discussed reopening a road in Newton after a vehicle was measured and removed. A tow company was sent to take the vehicle to a lot in Newton.
Verbal dispute between two men near shelter
Disturbance
N 2nd Ave W, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported fight between two homeless men near a business and shelter on the west side of Newton. The situation was described as a verbal dispute, and both men reportedly went their separate ways before units cleared the scene.
Patient airlifted from Newton to Des Moines hospital
Medical Emergency
N 4th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a medical air transport from a hospital in Newton to a hospital in Des Moines, with a patient weight reported as 182.6 pounds.
Elderly male possible heart attack at North 4th Avenue
Medical Emergency
N 4th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a location near North 4th Avenue East in Newton for an 85-year-old man with a possible heart attack.
SUV hits mailbox and yard, driver walks away
Substance Use
S 17th Ave W, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible intoxicated driver in a dark SUV near South 17th Avenue West. The vehicle reportedly ran over a stop sign or mailbox and went through a neighbor’s yard before parking near a townhouse. A young male driver got out, raised his hands, and walked away. Officers searched nearby townhouses and the surrounding area and photographed the reported damage.
Traffic stop at East 19th Street and First Avenue
Traffic
E 19th St N & 1st Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near East 19th Street and First Avenue in Newton involving a vehicle with a possible plate reference.
Suspicious person seen in backyard, ran toward park
Suspicious Activity
N 10th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious person seen in a backyard near 10th Avenue, reportedly staring at a house before running north toward a nearby park.
Unoccupied suspicious vehicle at Sunset Park
Suspicious Activity
N 6th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, a deputy responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle at Sunset Park. The vehicle was checked and found to be unoccupied, and the call was cleared.
Woman flagging drivers, claiming life in danger
Disturbance
1st Ave E East, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a woman east of a fast food restaurant on a sidewalk, flagging people down and claiming someone’s life was in danger. She was described as wearing a (description withheld), (description withheld), and jeans. Units responded and contacted her near 2nd and 1st.
Suspicious unattended vehicle at Kwik Star lot
Suspicious Activity
1st Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle at a gas station. The vehicle was described as having no windshield or mirrors and being on spare tires, parked in a side lot for several hours with no one nearby.
Overdose reported on 8th Avenue Southeast
Substance Use
S 8th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched for a possible overdose near 8th Avenue Southeast between Sunset Drive Southeast and 18th Street Southeast in Newton, Iowa.
Domestic assault reported between two brothers
Domestic Dispute
S 8th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported domestic assault between two brothers at a residence near South Eighth Avenue East in Newton, Iowa.
Welfare check after 911 call at Newton residence
Welfare Check
N 4th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a welfare check at a residence near North 4th Avenue East after a 911-only call from a possible female. The deputy checked the home and reported that everyone appeared to be okay.
Person reported pointing green laser at passing cars
Suspicious Activity
E 19th St N & N 8th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a person near North 8th Avenue East and 19th Street in Newton, Iowa, who was reportedly walking along 19th Street and possibly shining a green laser at passing cars. The responding unit checked the area and did not find anyone to stop, then cleared the call.
