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Emergency Incidents
Traffic stop on black Honda Odyssey
Traffic
Legion Dr & N Oak St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a black Honda Odyssey traveling northbound near Oak Street and Legion Drive, with a check of the vehicle’s Indiana registration and plate information.
Traffic stop for inoperable headlight
Traffic
E Van Buren St & Towerview Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near East Van Buren Street and Towerview Drive involving a black Chevy Malibu with an inoperable headlight. The vehicle’s registration and driver status were checked and appeared valid.
Traffic stop on semi along US 30 near Armstrong
Traffic
Indiana Ave, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a semi truck traveling westbound on US 30 near state route 12 and Armstrong in the Columbia City area. The officer checked Missouri plate information and attempted to locate a vehicle without tail lights.
Officers track gray car with no tail lights
Traffic
Lincoln Hwy & US-30, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers attempted to stop a gray passenger car traveling westbound on US 30 near Lincoln Way that reportedly had no tail lights and an Illinois license plate. The vehicle was possibly a Hyundai or Kia model.
Homeowner reports unpaid garage door work
Fraud Report
S Columbia Pkwy, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to assist a caller at a home on Columbia Parkway in Columbia City regarding a possible unpaid garage door repair. The caller reported paying someone over two months ago, with both checks cashed and the work still not completed, and wanted to speak with an officer.
Man stuck with knee locked in bathroom at Columbia City
Medical Emergency
E Ellsworth St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical assist at a hospital on East Ellsworth Street for a man who was stuck in a bathroom with a locked knee and unable to move.
Suspicious work truck reported at Walmart lot
Suspicious Activity
W Plaza Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a white work truck with Eagle Services markings leaving a Walmart parking lot and heading west toward State Road 109. Units attempted to locate and box the vehicle, which was reportedly seen near the grocery store area. A separate citizen assist was requested at a home on Columbia Parkway regarding a person who was paid to fix a garage door but had not completed the work.
Juvenile reportedly trying to fight mother at home
Domestic Dispute
W Van Buren St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible family disturbance involving a female juvenile who is reportedly trying to fight her mother near West Van Buren Street in Columbia City.
Business burglar alarm at Subaru district
Break-In
E Spear Rd, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies are responding to a possible business burglary alarm at a car dealership on East Spear Road in Columbia City. The key holder has not yet been contacted.
Disabled truck and trailer cleared from highway
Traffic
US Route 30, Columbia City, Indiana 46725, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, a disabled truck and trailer were removed from US Route 30, and fire personnel checked the scene and confirmed there was no fire.
Suspicious man outside group home in gray car
Suspicious Activity
Redstone Ct, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a suspicious man in a gray Hyundai with rear passenger-side damage at a group home on South Redstone Court. The caller reported that the man had contacted a client inside the home, was sitting outside honking his horn, and had been there earlier that night and morning. The caller was concerned for a relative staying at the home. A possible license plate was checked and appeared to be associated with a different vehicle.
Man with chest tightness treated for possible heart attack
Medical Emergency
IN-205, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 94 is transporting a 53-year-old man with chest tightness to Mercy Whitley for a possible heart attack. The patient received aspirin, a heparin drip, and nitroglycerin, with some relief of chest discomfort during transport.
Domestic disturbance with reported battery
Domestic Dispute
E Van Buren St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible domestic battery or disturbance on East Van Buren Street, where a caller reported hearing screaming and yelling between a male and a female. Multiple units were sent to the scene.
Previously banned guest returns to residence
Break-In
E 650 N, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were dispatched to a home in Whitley County after a caller reported an unwanted guest. The caller said a woman who had previously been told to stay off the property had returned and was inside the residence, with her vehicle parked in the driveway.
Woman found with stroke symptoms at home in Columbia City
Medical Emergency
IN-205, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 92 transported a 63-year-old woman to a hospital after her husband found her unresponsive in bed with snoring breathing. She had left facial droop, left-sided weakness, and confusion, and EMS activated a stroke alert. Her symptoms mostly improved during transport except for ongoing confusion.
Unresponsive woman with agonal breathing at East Old Trail Rd
Medical Emergency
E Old Trail Rd, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medics and fire units were sent to a possible medical emergency involving an unresponsive woman with agonal breathing near East Old Trail Road in Columbia City, with law units also responding.
Smoke in basement traced to water heater steam
Fire
Lakecrest Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible structure fire at a home near Lakecrest Drive after police reported smoke in the basement from a water heater and the resident evacuating. Fire units conducted a perimeter check and entered the house to investigate, and it was later believed to be steam from a water-heater valve rather than an active fire.
Loose dogs trying to enter chicken coop
Other Incidents
W 700 N, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of multiple dogs trying to get into a chicken coop and other animals near West 700 North in Columbia City. The owner of the dogs was unknown, and a unit was sent to check the situation.
Officer assists disabled vehicle at Main and Frontage
Traffic
N Main St & Frontage Rd, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop involving a disabled vehicle near the intersection of Main Street and Frontage Road. The officer requested information on the truck’s license plate and the registered driver.
Reckless semi driving on US 30 near Line Street
Traffic
US-30 & N Line St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a white Freightliner semi weaving in and out of traffic on US 30 near Line Street, nearly causing accidents. The truck was last reported traveling eastbound toward State Road 205.
