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Emergency Incidents
Parked car hit in Walmart lot, other driver left
Traffic
Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported hit-and-skip in a Walmart parking lot, where a caller said a dark gray Toyota Camry was struck and the other vehicle left. The incident may have occurred about an hour earlier, and the officer met the caller in the lot.
Medical emergency near East Tyler Road, Columbia City
Medical Emergency
Hiler Rd, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 91 was dispatched for a possible medical emergency near East Tyler Road in Columbia City.
Shoe reported stolen at Columbia City Walmart
Theft Report
W Plaza Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible theft at a store, saying someone stole her personal shoe while she was trying on shoes and requested to speak with an officer by phone.
Green SUV reported parked in no-parking zone
Traffic
E Market St & S Washington St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported parking violation involving a green SUV parked in a no-parking zone on the east side of Washington Street near Market Street in Columbia City.
Person falls in bathroom, hits head and bleeds
Medical Emergency
Camden Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported fall with a head injury in a bathroom at a home near South Camden Drive in Columbia City. The caller reported the person was bleeding and unable to get up.
Slow semi swerving in US 30 construction zone
Traffic
US Route 30, Columbia City, Indiana 46725, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a driving complaint about a white Freightliner reportedly traveling very slowly and erratically through a construction zone on westbound US 30 in Whitley County.
Truck driving erratically on US 30 near Line Street
Traffic
N Line St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a driving complaint about a white Freightliner traveling westbound on US 30 near Line Street in Columbia City, reportedly driving erratically, stopping and going, and cutting off other vehicles.
Business alarm at restaurant on East Colony Avenue
Break-In
E Colony Ave, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies respond to a business alarm at a restaurant on East Colony Avenue, where a kitchen door motion sensor may indicate a possible burglary. The keyholder is being contacted and is reportedly responding from another location.
Knocking reported on bedroom window at home
Suspicious Activity
N Brown Rd, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of suspicious activity near North Brown Road, where a caller reported hearing knocking on a back bedroom window around 1:30 but did not see anyone. The situation appears to involve a possible civil dispute, and the caller requested extra patrol in the area.
Ex-partner tries to force way into home on Greenbriar
Domestic Dispute
N Greenbriar Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a possible domestic-related breaking and entering attempt at a home near North Greenbriar Drive in Columbia City. A caller reported that her ex-boyfriend had knocked on windows, pried on a back door, removed porch light bulbs, and arrived in a white Dodge truck. She locked herself in a back bathroom with two other adult children inside, and a firearm was reported in the residence. The man was later seen on the back porch, and deputies made contact with the family.
Traffic stop for speeding on Kia near US Route 30
Traffic
South 800 East and E US Route 30, Columbia City, Indiana 46725, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a black Kia Telluride near 800 East and US 30, with a possible speeding citation. In a separate call, a reporting party described an ex-boyfriend allegedly damaging a home’s porch and trying to enter a residence on North Greenbriar Drive in Whitley County.
Officer checks suspicious vehicle at park
Suspicious Activity
IN-205, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer requested to be placed with a possible suspicious vehicle at a park near IN-205 in Columbia City, with extra patrol requested.
Reckless semi truck speeding on Lincoln Highway
Traffic
Lincoln Hwy & US-30, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a complaint about a semi truck reportedly speeding and driving recklessly near US 30 and Lincoln Way, eastbound. The truck was described as possibly blue or green with a name on the side, and the caller later lost sight of it.
Deputy responds to report of missing child
Missing Person
Hiler Rd, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, a deputy was cleared to a location on Hiler Road in Columbia City for a possible missing juvenile, and another unit was asked to contact Wilmington for details on a reported missing child.
Person in ski mask knocks on door, then runs off
Suspicious Activity
N Brown Rd, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a suspicious person who knocked on a door on North Brown Road while wearing a ski mask. The person was reportedly scared away by dogs, and the caller could not provide a direction of travel. The person was described as possibly a juvenile.
Suspicious open barns and truck near Evergreen
Suspicious Activity
S 200 E, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a possible suspicious property check near Evergreen and South 200 East after a caller reported barns and outbuildings left open and a truck reportedly driving around the area. The residence later reported secure.
Six puppies found near 4H grounds in Columbia City
Other Non-Crime Event
W Lincolnway, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported finding six puppies near the 4H grounds and taking them to a friend’s residence on West Lincoln Way. Deputies were notified to respond to the animal complaint.
Perimeter set around crash near 200 and 700 South
Traffic
W 700 S, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible crash scene near 200 and 700 South, with units staging and setting a perimeter while other units work the site. The exterior, perimeter, and outbuildings are reported clear.
Utility pole reported broken in half
Other Non-Crime Event
Evergreen Rd, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible broken utility pole on Evergreen Road in Columbia City, with the pole reportedly broken in half.
Strange man demands car at Columbia City home
Suspicious Activity
Evergreen Rd, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of an unknown man who arrived at a residence and demanded a car. The resident said she had never seen him before and did not know how he arrived. Officers discussed possible tracking and noted a broken utility pole near the location on East Evergreen Road.
