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Emergency Incidents
Semi driver drifting between lanes on I-80
Traffic
I-80, Urbandale, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a semi-truck with a white trailer driving recklessly westbound on I-80 near Highway 131, possibly leaving its lane and using the shoulder, with concern the driver may be falling asleep.
Stalled vehicle on interstate shoulder near 86th Street
Traffic
I 80 and 86th Street, Urbandale, Iowa 50131, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible stalled vehicle on the interstate right shoulder near the 86th Street bridge and off-ramp.
Driver in white pickup reported swerving in traffic
Traffic
100th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a traffic complaint about a white Ford F-250 reportedly driving erratically northbound from 100th Street and nearly causing several accidents. Units were asked to be on the lookout for the vehicle.
Semi-trailer fire with heavy smoke on Highway 159
Fire
159th St, Urbandale, IA 50323
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a semi-trailer fire on Highway 159 westbound, east of an exit, with heavy smoke but no visible flames and no lane blockage reported.
Trailer fire with heavy smoke on I-80 in Iowa
Fire
NW 86th St, Urbandale, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a trailer fire with heavy smoke but no visible flames on westbound I-80 in Urbandale. Fire crews were paged, and follow-up indicates there was no crash or lane blockage.
Two men in dispute over alleged car repair scam
Assault Report
144th St, Urbandale, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible civil dispute near 144th Street in Urbandale, where two men reportedly argued after one said he was scammed and were about to get into a fight.
Welfare check on driver of white Chevy Colorado
Medical Emergency
123rd St, Urbandale, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check on the occupants or driver of a white Chevy Colorado reportedly traveling eastbound on Highway 123 for a possible welfare concern.
Reckless oversized load on I-80 without escort
Traffic
I-80, Urbandale, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible reckless oversized load traveling eastbound on I-80 near Highway 129 and the Highway 100 on-ramp, reportedly without warning lights or an escort.
Oversized load driving recklessly on interstate
Traffic
I-80, Urbandale, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible reckless driver transporting an oversized load eastbound on Interstate 35 from Highway 129. The load is described as about 14 feet wide and reportedly traveling without flashers or an escort.
Reckless white SUV reported on Merle Hay Road
Traffic
Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a report of a possible reckless driver in the 4800 block of Merle Hay Road, last seen traveling southbound from the interstate. The vehicle was described as a white SUV reportedly brake-checking other drivers on the interstate.
Reckless driving complaint on westbound highway
Traffic
152nd St, Urbandale, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a silver Honda Civic with Wisconsin plates driving recklessly on westbound Highway 100/152, reportedly unable to stay in its lane and nearly striking a semi trailer and median cables.
Person with diabetic issues at Casey's store
Medical Emergency
NW Urbandale Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched for a possible diabetic problem at a gas station on Northwest Urbandale Drive in Urbandale.
Woman reported cold to the touch at Hickory Street
Medical Emergency
Hickory Dr, Urbandale, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency involving a woman who was cold to the touch near Hickory Drive in Urbandale, with uncertainty about whether she was breathing.
Traffic stop on SUV without license plates
Traffic
Hickman Rd & 86th St, Urbandale, IA 50325
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Hickman Road and 86th Street involving a black GMC Terrain with no license plates.
Report of possible crash near 140th Street
Traffic
140th St, Urbandale, IA 50323
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible traffic crash behind the caller, eastbound near 140th Street in Urbandale. The vehicle descriptions were unknown and no further details were provided.
Speeding sedan swerving on Highway 155
Traffic
155th St, Urbandale, IA 50323
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a dark-colored sedan traveling westbound on Highway 155, possibly speeding and swerving between lanes.
Semi trailer throwing sparks on I-80 westbound
Traffic
I 80 and Merle Hay Road, Urbandale, Iowa 50131, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible traffic hazard on I-80 westbound near mile marker 131 involving a gray semi hauling a trash trailer that was reportedly throwing sparks from under the cab. The vehicle was later located and the situation was handled.
Semi trailer throwing sparks on Interstate 80
Traffic
I-80, Urbandale, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible traffic hazard on Interstate 80 westbound near mile marker 131 involving a gray semi truck hauling a trash trailer that was reportedly throwing sparks from under the cab. The truck was later located and units were advised to handle the situation.
Loud music complaint at bus stop shelter
Disturbance
NW 142nd St, Urbandale, IA 50323
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported noise disturbance involving loud music from two cars at a bus stop shelter near Forest.
Truck driving on highway without lights on
Traffic
I-80, Urbandale, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a black Dodge truck traveling eastbound on Highway 20 from County Road 127 with no lights on, creating a possible traffic hazard near I-80 in Urbandale. The caller later reported they could no longer see the vehicle.
