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Emergency Incidents
Person with traumatic injury near Second Avenue
Medical Emergency
2nd Ave, Van Meter, IA 50261
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible traumatic injury near Second Avenue in Van Meter, with an engine, medic unit, and truck responding.
Transformer sparks reported near Van Meter City Hall
Fire
Mill St, Van Meter, IA 50261
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported electrical hazard involving a sparking transformer near the 300 block of Mill Street in Van Meter, between the vet clinic and city hall. The situation was later reported as no longer sparking and the response was downgraded to non-emergent.
Electrical issue at pole between city buildings
Fire
Mill St, Van Meter, IA 50261
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible electrical hazard at a utility pole between city hall and a veterinary clinic in Van Meter. The pole was initially reported as sparking but was later reported to no longer be sparking, and the response was downgraded to non-emergent while the utility company was notified.
Electrical hazard at Van Meter City Hall
Fire
Mill St, Van Meter, IA 50261
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched emergent to a reported electrical hazard at Van Meter City Hall near Mill Street, between Elm Street and Main Street, where a transformer was reportedly sparking.
Transformer sparking on Mill Street in Van Meter
Fire
Mill St, Van Meter, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports an electrical hazard on the 300 block of Mill Street, where a transformer is reportedly sparking between a veterinary clinic and a museum.
Transformer sparking at Van Meter City Hall
Fire
Mill St, Van Meter, IA 50261
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched emergently to Van Meter City Hall on Mill Street for a reported electrical hazard involving a transformer that was sparking.
Traffic stop involving white Jeep Avenger
Traffic
360th Street, Van Meter, Iowa 50261, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near 60th involving a white Jeep with Iowa plates. The stop appears to have ended with a warning. Separately, deputies handled a livestock complaint near 365th Court in Earlham after cows were reported on the reporting party’s property, and the owner was contacted to check on them.
Traffic stop involving alcohol and marijuana use
Substance Use
360th St, Van Meter, IA 50261
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop in the (number withheld) block of 360th Street involving a vehicle with an Iowa license plate. The person in the vehicle was described as anxious, nervous, and worked up, with possible alcohol and marijuana use reported.
Traffic stop on Richland Road and Richland Circle
Traffic
Richland Cir & Richland Rd, Van Meter, IA 50261
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near Richland Road and Richland Circle involving a white Nissan Altima with an Iowa license plate.
Truck forces vehicle off road on I-80 westbound
Traffic
I-80, Van Meter, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible hit-and-run on I-80 near Van Meter, where a U-Haul box truck pulling a trailer reportedly ran another vehicle off the road and continued westbound. The caller reported no injuries and no damage to the victim vehicle and did not want a report. An officer planned to try to stop the truck and check the rear of the victim vehicle.
Disabled car at end of eastbound ramp
Traffic
I-80, Van Meter, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a disabled vehicle that ran out of fuel at the end of the Highway 113 eastbound ramp near I-80 in Van Meter, Iowa. The female driver reportedly had help coming and was expected to leave the area shortly.
Traffic stop for license plate issue
Traffic
360th St, Van Meter, IA 50261
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop in the 27000 block of 360th Street involving a white Ford Taurus with an Iowa license plate. The stop appears to have resulted in a warning related to license plate repair.
School bus stop-arm violation on Main Street
Traffic
Main St, Van Meter, IA 50261
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a possible school bus stop arm violation near Main Street in Van Meter.
School bus stop arm violation on Main Street
Traffic
Main St, Van Meter, IA 50261
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible school bus stop arm violation near Main Street in Van Meter, Iowa.
Carbon monoxide alarm at Van Meter home
Fire
Shagbark Cir, Van Meter, IA 50261
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported carbon monoxide alarm and possible gas issue at a two-story single-family home near Shagbark Circle in Van Meter.
Carbon monoxide alarm near Shag Bark Circle in Van Meter
Fire
Shagbark Cir, Van Meter, IA 50261
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported carbon monoxide alarm and gas issue at a two-story single-family home near Shagbark Circle in Van Meter.
Complaint about unattended trailer blocking Pine Court
Other Non-Crime
Pine Ct, Van Meter, IA 50261
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a trailer parked for over a week near Pine Court that was reportedly blocking residents from getting around and accessing their homes. A deputy responded to the area, and the caller wished to remain anonymous.
Complaint about trailer blocking Pine Court homes
Other Non-Crime
Pine Ct, Van Meter, IA 50261
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a complaint about a trailer reportedly parked near Pine Court for over a week and possibly blocking access to nearby homes. The caller requested to remain anonymous.
Trailer left blocking access to homes on Pine Court
Suspicious Activity
Pine Ct, Van Meter, IA 50261
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a trailer left near Pine Court for over a week by someone who does not live there, apparently blocking access to nearby homes. A responding unit advised they were on scene.
Traffic stop and crash on eastbound interstate ramp
Traffic
360th St & Jerry St, Van Meter, IA 50261
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Jerry Street and 360th Street involving a tan Ford Edge with a temporary license plate. Radio traffic also mentioned a possible injury crash on the interstate eastbound on-ramp, where a couple of red cars had left the highway and one driver reportedly said they were not hurt but declined medical help.
