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Emergency Incidents
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.
Two-vehicle crash on 205 near 30 South
Traffic
US-30 & IN-205, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible motor vehicle crash on 205 near 30 South involving a white truck and a black car.
Disabled car blocking restaurant entrance
Traffic
W Connexion Way, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a disabled, unoccupied Nissan with flashing lights in a restaurant parking lot, reportedly blocking the entrance since early morning. The officer checked the vehicle and its registration information.
Disabled car blocking road near Ultra Maritime
Traffic
Park 30, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a disabled red Honda Civic blocking the roadway near a business. The officer contacted the registered owner and planned to pick him up and move the vehicle out of the road.
Vehicle hits deer near Blue River Bridge
Traffic
US Route 30, Columbia City, Indiana 46725, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible vehicle crash involving a deer near Thurman and westbound by the Blue River Bridge on US Route 30 in Columbia City, Indiana.
Traffic stop on red Chevy on US 30 at State Road 9
Traffic
IN-9, Columbia City, IN
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a red Chevy passenger car traveling eastbound on US 30 near State Road 9 in Godfrey Township. The vehicle’s license plate was run and checked during the stop.
Vehicle hits deer near high school parking lot
Traffic
IN-9, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a vehicle apparently struck a deer north of a high school, and the involved vehicles then entered the high school parking lot. One vehicle is described as a GMC Terrain, and it is unclear if the deer is still present.
Officer conducts traffic stop near restaurant
Traffic
Spartan Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a possible traffic stop near a fast food restaurant and requested a records check while on scene.
Accidental panic alarm at McDonald’s on Barton Drive
Break-In
Spartan Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported commercial panic alarm at a McDonald’s on West Barton Drive in Columbia City. The alarm company initially described it as a freezer hold-up, but the manager later reported it was an accidental alarm and everything was fine, and units were cleared.
Child assaults mother in domestic incident
Domestic Dispute
Hilltop Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported domestic incident near Hilltop Dr where a juvenile reportedly strangled and hit his mother. Dispatch advised the mother and the juvenile were in the living room, and another child may be outside near a vehicle.
Female choking incident near East Wexford Court resolved
Medical Emergency
Wexford, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel were sent to a residence on East Wexford Court for a woman who was reportedly choking. A man at the scene performed the Heimlich maneuver and dislodged the object, and she was breathing but still felt something in her throat.
Spill hazard on state highway near Econ stack
Road Closure
River St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers discussed a possible roadway spill or hazard near the state highway by the Econ stack. A truck with sand was requested, but the tow company later reported having extra dry absorbent, and the sand was no longer needed.
Loose dog contained for pickup at Columbia Parkway
Other Non-Crime Event
S Columbia Pkwy, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible animal complaint near South Columbia Parkway, where a caller reported a pit bull mixed breed that had entered their property and was contained for pickup.
Car hits deer on East 500 North in Columbia City
Traffic
E 500 N, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible car-versus-deer crash near East 500 North in Columbia City, with units responding from Goose Lake.
Minor crash involving semi and car on US 30
Traffic
US-30, Columbia City, IN
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible traffic crash on westbound US 30 near mile marker 205 involving a semi truck and a Toyota. The semi driver reported that the Toyota driver was okay and both vehicles were moving to the side of the road.
Driver reports hit-and-run damage to vehicle
Traffic
N Line St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible hit-and-skip crash involving his vehicle at an unknown time and location. He was at a local auto shop when told to contact police to obtain a report after speaking with his insurance company.
Responder dispatched for lift assist at Blue River Apartments
Medical Emergency
Blue River Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire service call at Blue River Apartments on Blue River Drive. The initial fire service call was later disregarded, and EMS requested a lift assist at the same location.
Medical emergency at Blue River Senior Apartments
Medical Emergency
Blue River Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 94 was dispatched to a possible medical emergency at an apartment in the Blue River Senior Apartments on Blue River Drive in Columbia City.
Two-vehicle crash with person pinned in car
Traffic
US-30 & N Main St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible personal injury crash at the intersection of US 30 and North Main Street in Columbia City, involving two vehicles with one on its side. One person was reported pinned with a head injury, and later updates indicated one patient was out of the vehicle while another remained trapped inside.
Two-vehicle crash with injuries at US 30 and IN 9
Traffic
US-30 & IN-9, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible two-vehicle personal injury crash near US 30 and State Road 9, with medics from Whitley County en route.
