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Overdose reported of intoxicated man near courthouse, Des Moines IA

Medical Emergency

Reported: 08/21/2025 07:59 AM (PDT)

Near Cherry St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Audio reports an overdose of an intoxicated man in his 60s near 6th and Cherry by the Dart Station and courthouse. Medics and a deputy are on scene in an empty lot.

Audio|Source: Des Moines Police Dispatch 1

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Good.

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We just had an overdose come in, 6th and Cherry, just east of the Dart Station.

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on the south side of the courthouse. There's an intoxicated male and it's 60s.

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Medics are in route for him. There's a deputy out with him now. They're in that empty lot.

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Near Cherry St, Des Moines, IA 50309

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