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Emergency Incidents
Male found hanging from tree by railroad tracks
Medical Emergency
Factory Ave, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a possible suicide in the woods near the employee parking area by the railroad tracks off Factory Avenue. A caller reports a male reportedly hanging from a tree and is waiting nearby in a black pickup.
Person requires medical aid at senior apartments
Medical Emergency
Blue River Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 92 was dispatched to a possible medical emergency at a senior apartment building on Blue River Drive in Columbia City.
Medical call for diabetic issue near Blue River Senior Apartments
Medical Emergency
Blue River Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a possible diabetic issue at an apartment in the Blue River Senior Apartments on North Blue River Drive. The patient reportedly has a history of seizures and a recent stroke.
Report of $10,000 loss in phone scam
Fraud Report
E Jefferson St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported fraud incident near East Jefferson Street, where a caller said they were taken for $10,000 in a scam call.
Caller reports $10,000 loss in phone scam
Fraud Report
E Jefferson St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported fraud incident near East Jefferson Street in Columbia City, where a caller said they were scammed out of money through a phone call involving HP.
Person having a possible seizure at BP gas station
Medical Emergency
N Line St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible seizure at a gas station on Northline Street. The call began as a welfare check, and officers were already with the patient on the west side of the building when another unit took over the medical response.
Man reports seizure symptoms at Columbia City BP station
Medical Emergency
N Line St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies conducted a welfare check at a BP station on North Line Street after a report that a man felt like he might die and had medical issues. He later reported possible seizure symptoms, pain near his wrist, light-headedness, and vomiting, and medics were requested to respond to the west side of the building.
Man at gas station thinks he is having a seizure
Medical Emergency
N Line St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check at a BP gas station near North Jefferson Street after a 55-year-old man said he might die and reported possible seizure symptoms and pain under his ribs. Medics were requested to respond to the scene.
Traffic stop on Indiana Avenue in Columbia City
Traffic
Indiana Ave, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Indiana Avenue involving a driver from Indianapolis. The driver’s license was reported as expired, but the driver appears to have a valid Class A commercial license.
Animals left without care, food or water at home
Other Incidents
W 400 S, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies are responding to a reported animal neglect situation at a rural home near West 400 South. A caller, described as the ex-wife of the resident, reported that the animals had no food or water and the house was in poor condition while the resident was hospitalized.
Injured deer reported at end of driveway
Animal Incident
S Legacy Ct, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible injured deer at the end of a driveway on South Legacy Court, with no traffic blockage reported.
False alarm at veterinary hospital on State Road 9
Break-In
IN-9, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported commercial burglary and panic alarm at a veterinary hospital on State Road 9. An employee on scene later advised that it was a false alarm, and the incident was cleared.
Semi truck dragging sparking cord on highway
Traffic
Vine St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a westbound semi on US 30 near Vine Street with a cord hanging from the trailer and sparks observed. A deputy later made contact with the semi just west of Lincoln Way and checked the trailer plate.
Officers respond to residential alarm on West Park
Break-In
W Park St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported residential alarm at a home near West Park Street in Columbia City. The alarm was reported to involve a living room door and basement area. The homeowner was reportedly at the residence and requested police response, and officers checked the front, walkout basement, and outside for any possible issue.
Person experiencing difficulty breathing at West Jackson
Medical Emergency
W Jackson St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a possible medical emergency involving difficulty breathing near West Jackson Street in Columbia City.
Female with low oxygen level near W Jackson Street
Medical Emergency
W Jackson St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location on West Jackson Street in Columbia City for a possible medical emergency involving a female with reportedly low oxygen levels.
Traffic stop for driving left of center
Traffic
W Jefferson St & N Line St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a white Honda for a possible driving left of center violation near the intersection of West Jefferson Street and North Line Street in Columbia City.
Driver runs out of gas near equine hospital
Traffic
S 500 E, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers assisted a disabled motorist who ran out of gas and was pushed into a nearby equine hospital, with help already on the way.
Traffic stop at old Family Video parking lot
Traffic
N Line St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near the old Family Video location involving a white passenger car with one occupant and a possibly Notre Dame license plate.
Traffic stop on black Acura near US 30
Traffic
US-30 & S 500 E, Coesse, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a black Acura near 500 East just south of US 30. The stop involved a specific vehicle license plate reported over the radio.
