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Emergency Incidents
Bank alarm at Horizon Bank on South Main Street
Break-In
123-129 S Main St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported bank alarm at a bank on South Main Street after a front door motion alarm was activated. One unit was told to disregard, and the call was closed clear.
Traffic stop on blue Toyota SUV at Whitley and Hanna
Traffic
E Hanna St & S Whitley St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Whitley Street and Hanna Street involving a blue Toyota SUV with an Indiana passenger license plate. Dispatch ran a check on the male driver.
Fire alarm at Holiday Inn on North Opportunity Drive
Fire
Opportunity Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a reported commercial fire alarm at a hotel on North Opportunity Drive in Columbia City.
Burglary alarm at East Chicago Street business
Break-In
E Chicago St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglary alarm at a building near East Chicago Street in Columbia City, with a front motion sensor activation reported.
Report of dog possibly left in parked car
Animal Complaint
IN-9, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to an animal complaint near North State Road 9 about a car reportedly broken down all day with a possible dog inside. A prior check found the vehicle unoccupied.
Fire alarm at Holiday Inn Express on Opportunity Drive
Fire
Opportunity Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a commercial fire alarm at a hotel on North Opportunity Drive. The alarm system reported a trouble condition and could not provide more details. Crews arrived at a three-story commercial building and began investigating, with no fire confirmed.
Fire alarm issue at Holiday Inn Express
Fire
Opportunity Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a 911 open-line call traced to a hotel on North Opportunity Drive. The manager reported an alarm sounding and a system trouble indication, and fire personnel were dispatched while other units were told to slow or disregard.
Noise complaint about loud party at residence
Disturbance
S 300 W, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported noise complaint at a residence near South (number withheld) West, where neighbors were reportedly having another party and the caller was aware of the local noise ordinance.
Neighbors report loud fight at River Bluff apartments
Domestic Dispute
River Bluff Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to an apartment on East Riverbluff Drive in Columbia City for a reported domestic dispute. A caller reported hearing a couple fighting and believed the man may have hit the woman. Additional callers reported the arguing was escalating before it later quieted down.
Road closed on 100 South near Columbia City
Road Closure
E Hartman Rd, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a location near East Hartman Road in Columbia City, but were advised to reroute due to a possible road closure on 100 South between nearby cross streets and US 30.
72-year-old male with abdominal injury transferred after crash
Medical Emergency
IN-205, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, air medical crews report they are about 10 minutes away from landing at Whitley Hospital with a 72-year-old man being transferred from another hospital after a motor vehicle crash, with bleeding and a mass on the right side of his abdomen. The patient is alert and stable during transport.
Traffic stop on US 30 at State Road 205
Traffic
US-30 & IN-205, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a white Ford passenger car traveling westbound near US 30 and SR 205. The driver’s license was checked and appeared to be valid.
Traffic stop at Main and Jefferson in Columbia City
Traffic
N Main St & E Jefferson St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop involving a black Dodge near Main Street and Jefferson Street in Columbia City. A license plate check was requested for the vehicle.
Driver reports car cutting off vehicles on US 30
Traffic
N Main St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a driving complaint about a blue Ford passenger car reportedly cutting off the caller and other vehicles while traveling westbound on US 30 from Main Street in Columbia City, Indiana. The caller was in a gray Ford Explorer.
Traffic stop of semi tied to driving complaint
Traffic
US-30 & IN-109, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop with a semi truck near State Road 30 and State Road 109 in Columbia City, Indiana, related to a driving complaint. The trailer reportedly matched the description from the complaint, and officers contacted the driver on the driver’s side.
Residential burglary alarm on Westchester Drive
Break-In
Westchester Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported residential motion burglary alarm at a home on Westchester Drive, with the alarm location inside the residence unknown. In a separate incident, a reckless sport motorcycle was reported traveling eastbound on Old 24 near US 31.
Motion alarm at Columbia City home
Break-In
Westchester Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible residential burglary alarm at a home near Westchester Drive in Columbia City, with motion detected inside the residence.
Welfare check requested for unresponsive man at home
Medical Emergency
S Main St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a man at a location on South Main Street after a caller reported being unable to reach him for over an hour and fearing he might be ill or asleep. The caller later reached him and the welfare check was canceled.
Lockout assist at Circle K parking lot
Other Non-Crime Event
Countryside Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible vehicle lockout at a Circle K gas station on East Countryside Drive involving a silver 2010 Dodge Charger parked near the building.
Officer conducts traffic stop on US 30 eastbound
Traffic
US-30 & IN-109, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a state traffic stop on eastbound US 30 near the intersection with 209. No patient interaction or report was needed.
