Open 911 calls traced to possible misdial
East St, Middletown, IA 52638 - 6/6/2026 08:55 AM
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received several open 911 calls traced to a location on East Green, where background noise suggested lawn mowing. An officer was sent to drive by and knock at the residence to confirm there was no emergency. Medical units also discussed transporting a person with a history of recent injuries and high alcohol use for evaluation.
Des Moines County Public Safety / Henderson IL County
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443, I received a couple 911 open lines from (number withheld) East Green.
00:05
It sounded like they were mowing their lawn.
00:10
Okay, I'll drive by there.
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