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Emergency Incidents
Traffic stop at Lincoln and Bell in Knoxville
Traffic
W Bell Ave & S Lincoln St, Knoxville, IA 50138
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near West Bell Avenue and South Lincoln Street in Knoxville, Iowa, checking a vehicle’s license plate and the driver’s license and registration status.
Crash causing traffic backup near dam
Traffic
Co Hwy T15, Knoxville, IA 50138
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible traffic crash just south of a dam, causing a significant traffic problem and prompting additional units to respond.
Minor injury crash near Red Rock Dam
Traffic
Co Hwy T15, Knoxville, IA 50138
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible minor injury crash near a highway and Jewell Drive by the Red Rock Dam. A post two car and an ambulance were requested, and the situation was described as not a 10-33 with minor injuries.
Two-vehicle crash on Highway T15 near Red Rock
Traffic
Hwy T15, Knoxville, IA 50138
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash near the 1100 block of Highway T15 by the Red Rock Visitor Center roundabout. The incident reportedly began as a car striking a deer and was followed by a rear-end collision, with possible injuries. Fire and rescue units responded, and both vehicles required towing. A flight unit was reported en route with two people aboard.
Possible suicidal driver reported driving erratically near North Park Lane Dr
Medical Emergency
Park Ln Dr, Knoxville, IA 50138
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are looking for a possible suicidal female reportedly driving erratically near North Park Lane Dr. She was last seen heading northbound in a black 2018 Chevy Equinox with black rims and a donut/spare tire on the left rear. Female’s first name: (name withheld).
Officer checks suspicious vehicle by high school
Suspicious Activity
W Madison St, Knoxville, IA 50138
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle near Madison Street by the high school. They later located a matching black Nissan Murano at nearby Madison Heights apartments, but the vehicle was unoccupied.
Officer conducts vehicle inspection on South Roach
Other Incidents
S Roche St, Knoxville, IA 50138
As discussed during the dispatch call, a unit reported conducting a vehicle inspection near South Road Street in Alexandria, while another unit handled a possible livestock call.
Driver using phone and swerving near Casey's East
Traffic
E Main St, Knoxville, IA 50138
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a second report of a black Chevy Sierra driving erratically near a business called Casey’s East, with the female driver reportedly focused on her phone instead of the road. The vehicle was last seen continuing past the business.
Confused 91-year-old woman making unusual calls
Medical Emergency
W Pleasant St, Knoxville, IA 50138
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to conduct a welfare check on an elderly woman at an apartment on West Pleasant Street after a group reported she was very confused and making calls to judges, attorneys, and hospitals.
Traffic stop on Pleasant Freedom Way in Knoxville
Traffic
W Pleasant St & Freedom Wy, Knoxville, IA 50138
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Pleasant Freedom Way involving a red Chevy Trailblazer. The driver’s license was checked and returned valid with a restriction noted.
Student passes out at high school library in Knoxville
Medical Emergency
W Madison St, Knoxville, IA 50138
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reported a second medical call at the high school library where a student reportedly passed out, and responders requested another ambulance.
Teen female has seizure in high school gym
Medical Emergency
W Madison St, Knoxville, IA 50138
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a high school gym for a possible seizure involving a juvenile female. Rescue units were directed to enter through the administrative entrance.
Officers check address for wanted person
Other Incidents
N Grant St, Knoxville, IA 50138
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to go to a location near North Grant Street in Knoxville to check for a possible wanted person, with Story County advising they would extradite the person if found.
Welfare check for man missing from work
Missing Person
Ellis Dr, Knoxville, IA 50138
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to conduct a welfare check at a home near Ellis Drive in Knoxville, Iowa, after a man reportedly missed work and could not be reached by phone since the morning of the 10th.
Welfare check requested for confused caller at home
Medical Emergency
N 1st St, Knoxville, IA 50138
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers in Knoxville were asked by Jasper County to conduct a welfare check on a man at a residence near North First Street after he made calls with unclear questions. An officer planned to try to contact him, and EMS was requested to respond to the scene.
Female with severe arm infection and fever near Quebec St
Medical Emergency
Quebec St, Knoxville, IA 50138
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Quebec Street in Knoxville for a 36-year-old woman with a reportedly worsening arm infection, fever, and a medical port.
86-year-old man having difficulty breathing in Knoxville
Medical Emergency
W Howard St, Knoxville, IA 50138
As discussed during the dispatch call, knoxville Rescue was dispatched to a care facility on West Howard Street for an 86-year-old man having difficulty breathing. The call was also referenced as a rescue incident at a location called Westridge.
Smoke detector activation at Knoxville apartment
Fire
Cindy Ln Unit B, Knoxville, IA 50138
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported smoke detector activation in a kitchen at an apartment near Cindy Lane in Knoxville. The alarm company reported the issue and could not reach the keyholder by phone.
Man causing disturbance at Knoxville clinic
Disturbance
S Lincoln St, Knoxville, IA 50138
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported disturbance at a clinic on South Lincoln involving a man causing a scene. Unit 115 responded and later confirmed the location at the clinic.
Man huffing cans outside Dollar Tree causes disturbance
Disturbance
W Bell Ave, Knoxville, IA 50138
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a man causing a disturbance outside a Dollar Tree, reportedly huffing air cans and dumping items near the building. He had been asked to leave multiple times and then walked toward Lincoln Street. Officers later contacted him near a Hardee’s on the south side of the area.
