Pedestrian walking in middle of Speedway Drive
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a man walking in the middle of Speedway Drive beneath the interstate, creating a possible traffic hazard.
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TrafficPerson seen looking into house windows
Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a person possibly peering into the west-side windows of a house on South 17th Avenue West. The reporting party yelled at the person, who may have left, and requested that deputies check the area.
Officer conducts traffic stop on Highway 14
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop involving a vehicle with a specific license plate near Highway 14 South in Newton.
Man shining flashlight into parked cars on 4th Avenue
Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious male shining a light into empty cars in the (number withheld) block of North 4th Avenue West. The man was described as wearing a gray and black hoodie and carrying a black backpack, and was last seen heading eastbound on the street.
Traffic stop at North Second and West Eighth
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop near North Second Street and West Eighth Street in Newton, Iowa, involving a vehicle with a Nebraska license plate.
Confused man found near East 10th Street south in Newton
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a confused man who reportedly woke up unable to identify his location or companions. Police were on scene near East 10th Street South in Newton trying to locate the man.
Worker requested to check damaged water main
Other Non-CrimeAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch requested someone to check the waterworks after a report that a water main was down on one side near West 4th Street in Newton.
Water reported coming from ground on North 4th Avenue
Other Non-Crime EventAs discussed during the dispatch call, a possible water main break was reported on the west side of the Black Hills area near North Fourth Avenue West in Newton. A later update suggested the water may be coming from a sump pump pushing water up from the ground.
81-year-old male falls at North 4th Avenue East
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical issue involving an 81-year-old man who reportedly fell near North 4th Avenue East in Newton. The caller said he did not think he was hurt, and units were on scene.
81-year-old man fell and feels unwell at home
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a residence near 4th Avenue East in Newton for a possible medical emergency involving an 81-year-old man who reportedly fell and feels unwell. A wood-burning stove was noted inside the home as a possible safety concern.
Man falls on walking trail with possible broken arm
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a medical alarm near East 26th Street, north on a walking trail, where a man reportedly fell and may have a broken arm with bleeding from his arm.
Woman hits head and feels dizzy at apartment
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency at an apartment complex on South 13th Avenue East in Newton involving a 30-year-old woman who reportedly hit her head and is dizzy.
Man with copd has difficulty breathing in newton
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews responded to a reported breathing problem involving an 84-year-old man with COPD near East Third Street South in Newton. The ambulance unit arrived on scene.
65-year-old woman with UTI and constipation in Newton
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near North Fifth Avenue West in Newton for a 65-year-old woman with a reported urinary tract infection and no bowel movement for a week. A separate call involved a barking dog complaint near North Second Avenue East.
Woman with UTI and constipation in Newton residence
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, units are dispatched to a location on North Fifth Avenue West in Newton for a 65-year-old woman with a urinary tract infection and no bowel movement for about a week.
Hit-and-run crash involving white Chevy Impala
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible hit-and-run involving a white Chevy Impala with driver-side damage and temporary tags, last seen traveling westbound on Pine and later associated with a vehicle near a business on 7th Street West.
Strong gas odor reported at Newton residence
FireAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a home near West 16th Street South in Newton for a possible gas leak after a caller reported a strong gas smell in the back and front of the house.
Strong gas odor reported at West 16th Street South
FireAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible gas leak with a strong gas odor near West 16th Street South in Newton, and the fire department is requested to respond.
Man stumbling in roadway near Newton restaurant
Suspicious PersonAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a suspicious man near a fast food restaurant on First Avenue East in Newton. The man was described as wearing a black shirt and gym pants and was reportedly stumbling or stopping in the middle of the road, possibly due to intoxication or a disability.
Disabled sedan partially blocking Highway 14
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a silver sedan partially in the roadway on the shoulder of the 8400 block of Highway 14 East. The vehicle was described as possibly unoccupied and later reported to be parked in the westbound lane facing eastbound.
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