Burglary report on East Grand address
Break-InAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglary reported near (person_name withheld) and East Grand in Van Meter.
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Break-In75-year-old man falls and needs help getting up
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a home near Jerry Street in Van Meter for a 75-year-old man who had an accidental fall and reportedly only needed help getting up. The response was described as non-emergent. Radio traffic also mentioned a separate fraud report and a vehicle with a flat tire on a highway.
Person suffered fall near Jerry Street in Van Meter
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible fall medical incident near Jerry Street in Van Meter, with Dallas County EMS and local fire departments responding.
75-year-old man falls and needs help getting up
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported fall near Jerry Street in Van Meter involving a 75-year-old man who needed help getting up. He was awake and breathing, and EMS transported one patient to a hospital.
Adult sons refuse to leave garage at East Sheridan
Domestic DisputeAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to a home near East Sheridan in Van Meter for a possible family dispute involving adult sons reportedly staying in a garage and refusing to leave.
Semi hauling farm equipment with sparks on I-80
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a semi traveling eastbound on I-80 near Highway 113, pulling farm equipment, with sparks possibly coming from the bottom of the trailer.
Two-car crash with minor injuries on Cumming Road
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a two-vehicle crash was reported on Cumming Road in Van Meter. Three people were involved and were out of the vehicles; minor injuries were mentioned and an ambulance was requested to check everyone. Airbags reportedly deployed in both vehicles.
Crash detection alert on Bells Mill Road
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a 911 crash-detection alert for a possible vehicle crash near Bells Mill Road in Van Meter. Callback attempts were unsuccessful, and the information was sent by teletype.
Woman with breathing difficulty and pain at home
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for a 78-year-old woman at a home near Pine Court in Van Meter. She was reported conscious and breathing but having difficulty breathing, with back and leg pain and unable to use the bathroom for about six days. The patient requested a silent response, and one fire unit was later told to disregard the call.
Person at Pine Ct has abdominal pain and difficulty breathing
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a home near Pine Court in Van Meter for a sick person with abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, back and leg pain, and an inability to use the bathroom for several days. De Soto Fire was later told to disregard the call.
Dog whimpering reported near Ellis Street alley
Other Non-Crime EventAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible animal complaint about a dog whimpering near an alleyway by Grand Street and Ellis Street in Van Meter.
Dog whimpering near alley on Ellis Street
Other Non-Crime EventAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported animal complaint about a dog whimpering near an alleyway on Ellis Street by Grand Street in Van Meter.
Speeding Corvette runs stop sign on Wilson Street
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received multiple reports of a maroon Corvette driving through a stop sign and speeding near Pike, Main Street, and Wilson Street in Van Meter, Iowa.
Reckless driving complaint for maroon Corvette
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received multiple reports of a maroon Corvette driving at a high rate of speed near Plaintain Street and Wilson Street, just outside the Burnhouse area.
Welfare check for male near interstate and cemetery
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check near the interstate and a cemetery in Van Meter for a male who was possibly in the woods or cemetery. The caller reported he had no weapons and his parents were also searching. There was a possible seizure reported, and later radio traffic indicated no contact was made and nobody was heard inside an apartment.
Sheet metal debris on I-80 near Second Avenue
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of multiple pieces of sheet metal in the far right and center lanes of I-80 eastbound before the Second Avenue off-ramp, causing vehicles to swerve around the debris.
Scam phone call reported near Elm Street in Van Meter
Fraud ReportAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers were advised of a possible scam call associated with a location near Elm Street in Van Meter.
Traffic stop on 360th Street in Van Meter
TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop in the (number withheld) block of 360th Street involving an Iowa-plated vehicle. The vehicle and plate check appeared to show valid status.
Scam phone call reported on Elm Street
Fraud ReportAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers were notified about a possible scam call at a location near Elm Street in Van Meter. The information was shared for awareness purposes only.
Loose cow reported on Badger Creek Road
Animal ComplaintAs discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a single black cow loose near Badger Creek Road in Van Meter, Iowa.
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