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Emergency Incidents
Deputies asked to locate vehicle near Van Meter
Missing Person
I-80, Van Meter, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers shared updated welfare information about a person and vehicle reportedly north of Van Meter along the interstate, and asked a deputy to watch for the vehicle.
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 possible traffic stop near Richland Road and Richland Circle involving a black Subaru Legacy with an Iowa license plate.
Person found unconscious near East Euclid
Medical Emergency
East St, Van Meter, IA 50261
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible unconscious person near East Euclid in Van Meter, Iowa.
Harassment report near Division Avenue
Disturbance
Division Ave, Van Meter, IA 50261
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers requested a possible harassment incident be logged near Division Ave in Van Meter, Iowa, and indicated they would respond to the scene.
Harassment report at Division Avenue home
Assault Report
Division Ave, Van Meter, IA 50261
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer requested a possible harassment incident be logged near Division Ave in Van Meter and indicated they would respond to the scene.
Psychiatric patient reported near main street in van meter
Medical Emergency
Main St, Van Meter, IA 50261
As discussed during the dispatch call, dallas County EMS was dispatched to a possible psychiatric emergency involving a juvenile girl near Main Street in Van Meter, with cross streets Ellis Street and Pleasant Street.
Psychiatric patient reported near main street in Van Meter
Medical Emergency
Main St, Van Meter, IA 50261
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were dispatched to a possible psychiatric emergency involving a juvenile female at a location on Main Street in Van Meter near Ellis Street and Pleasant Street.
Reckless maroon Corvette reported near Main and Wilson
Traffic
Main St & Wilson St, Van Meter, IA 50261
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a maroon Corvette that reportedly slid through the intersection near Main Street and Wilson Street and has a history of driving recklessly. The vehicle was last seen heading eastbound and may have returned to the area.
Vehicle stopped on shoulder causes traffic control
Traffic
2nd Ave, Van Meter, IA 50261
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle stopped on the outside shoulder near Second Avenue in Van Meter, Iowa. They attempted to contact the driver and possibly move the vehicle to the inside shoulder or off the road, while preparing to block the road at the south end for traffic control.
Male found lying on road at 2nd Avenue and Hall
Medical Emergency
2nd Ave, Van Meter, IA 50261
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a man lying on the side of the road near Second Avenue and Hall. The caller remained at the scene until responders arrived for a possible welfare check.
Welfare check on resident with drug history on East 37th
Medical Emergency
East St, Van Meter, IA 50261
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are conducting a welfare check on a residence on East 37th in Van Meter, Iowa, based on prior history suggesting possible drug-related problems for a resident.
Person seen entering open garage from parked SUV
Suspicious Activity
Arlington Avenue, Van Meter, Iowa 50261, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible suspicious person near a home on Arlington Avenue in Van Meter. A silver SUV was seen entering a driveway with an open garage, and the person appeared to walk out of the garage as units were in the area.
Ex-partner breaks into Van Meter home
Domestic Dispute
East St, Van Meter, IA 50261
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible domestic break-in near East Jackson Street in Van Meter, where a caller reported her ex-boyfriend trying to kick in the door, breaking a window, and entering the house while she was screaming. The suspect was described as a male wearing a black sweater and pants, and no weapons were reported.
Traffic complaint reported near 360th Street in Van Meter
Traffic
360th St, Van Meter, IA 50261
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers discussed a possible traffic complaint along the (number withheld) block of 360th Street near Old Portland, possibly related to an existing traffic accident and extending south toward Madison County. A deputy later reported no observations and cleared the call.
Reckless semi driving on I-80 near mile marker 114
Traffic
I-80, Van Meter, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a white Freightliner semi with a white trailer possibly driving recklessly on I-80 westbound past mile marker 114, including not maintaining its lane and traveling at high speed. The caller reported not being able to see a license plate.
Reckless semi reported on I-80 near mile 114
Traffic
I-80, Van Meter, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a white Freightliner semi with a white trailer driving recklessly on I-80 westbound near mile marker 114, reportedly unable to stay in its lane and traveling at very high speed. The caller could not provide a license plate number.
Reckless semi reported on I-80 near mile marker 114
Traffic
I-80, Van Meter, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a white Freightliner semi with a white trailer driving recklessly on I-80 westbound near mile marker 114, reportedly unable to stay in its lane and traveling at a high speed. The caller could not provide a license plate number.
Man with chest pain near Polk Street in De Soto
Medical Emergency
Polk St, Van Meter, IA 50261
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 34-year-old man with chest pain and a possible panic attack near Polk Street in De Soto.
Hit-and-run crash on Main Street parking area
Traffic
Main St, Van Meter, IA 50261
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported hit-and-run crash in the 800 block of Main Street, where a witness said a white Volkswagen backed out, struck a red Chevy, and left the scene.
