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Emergency Incidents
Person acting confused outdoors near East Bluebird Drive
Medical Emergency
Blue Bird Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on an older man outside near East Bluebird Drive in Columbia City after a neighbor reported he was acting differently and not making sense.
Ongoing dog barking complaint on East Jefferson
Disturbance
E Jefferson St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported dog barking complaint near East Jefferson Street in Columbia City. The caller believed the dog was at a nearby residence and said it had been barking for about half an hour.
Traffic lanes closed at US 30 and State Road 9
Road Closure
US-30 & IN-9, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a traffic control situation near US 30 and State Road 9 in Columbia City, with the westbound passing lane of US 30 shut down and both US 30 and State Road 9 temporarily closed.
Vehicle hits deer on Old Trail Road
Traffic
Old Trail Rd, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible deer-vehicle crash near 300 East and Old Trail Road, where the driver reportedly only needed a report and no tow was mentioned. A separate suspicious activity call is also mentioned near a wooded area by North US Highway 33 in Whitley County.
Disabled semi blocking turn lane on Main Street
Traffic
N Main St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a semi truck disabled in a turn lane near Main Street and US 30, with the driver reporting fuel issues and requesting traffic assistance.
Cancer patient falls and loses consciousness at home
Medical Emergency
W Old Trail Rd, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medics are responding to a possible medical emergency near West Old Trail Road in Columbia City for a cancer patient who reportedly fell and is in and out of consciousness.
74-year-old man with abdominal pain transported to hospital
Medical Emergency
IN-205, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 21 is transporting a 74-year-old man to Whitley Hospital after a possible fall. The patient reportedly could not get up after a box collapsed under him and is being treated for abdominal pain and profound weakness.
Officer investigates vehicle after K9 drug alert
Substance Use
W Plaza Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported a possible positive K9 alert and was speaking with the occupants of a vehicle at a fast-food restaurant.
Traffic stop for suspended driver near Taco Bell
Traffic
W Plaza Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers requested a K9 assist during a traffic stop near a Taco Bell in Columbia City. Radio traffic indicated the driver may have a suspended status and the passenger may not have a valid license.
Crew vehicles blocking lane on East Lincoln Way
Traffic
Lincoln Way Rd, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible road hazard near East Lincoln Way, where a crew’s vehicles and cones were blocking a lane around a curve. An officer was requested to check the situation.
Woman with hand cut bleeding near North Chauncey street
Medical Emergency
N Chauncey St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported bleeding hand injury at a shopping center on North Chauncey Street. A woman was being treated for a cut on her hand that would not stop bleeding.
Loose puppies creating road hazard on N 250 W
Animal Hazard
N 250 W, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, report of two loose puppies possibly belonging to a residence on N 250 W. Caller is in the driveway trying to keep the puppies out of the roadway; no one is answering the door at the home.
Person assisted to lift at residence in Columbia City
Medical Emergency
Grove Park Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a reported lift assist near Grove Park Drive in Columbia City.
Tenant reports harassment by apartment manager
Other Incidents
Summit Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible harassment or intimidation complaint near East Summit Drive, where a caller reported that the new manager may have threatened eviction after the caller was out catching stray cats in the area.
Deputy clears road hazard near Renaissance
Road Closure
US-30 BUS, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, a deputy reported a road hazard near a business called Renaissance on US-30 in Columbia City, and the hazard was later confirmed to have been removed.
Female patient reported with possible medical issue at Lake St
Medical Emergency
Lake St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were dispatched to a location near Lake Street in Columbia City for a possible medical issue involving a female patient.
Single-car crash near high school entrance
Traffic
IN-9, Columbia City, IN
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported single-vehicle crash near the high school entrance, about 100 yards off State Road 9. The vehicle was stuck on rocks with no injuries reported, and a tow truck was requested to remove it.
Emergency response near North Columbia Parkway, Columbia City
Medical Emergency
N Columbia Pkwy, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched to a possible medical emergency near North Columbia Parkway in Columbia City.
Patient with vital signs transported to Whitley Hospital
Medical Emergency
IN-205, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 41 provided a report to the emergency room at Whitley Hospital about a patient being transported, including information about fentanyl use, a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 15, and vital signs.
Man sleeping in parked car at grocery store lot
Medical Emergency
Countryside Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check on a man reportedly sleeping in a black Chevy in the parking lot of a Kroger store on East Centriside Drive, near a car return area.
