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Emergency Incidents
Person needs emergency medical aid at North Wise Road
Medical Emergency
N Wise Rd, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 91 was dispatched to a possible medical emergency near North Wise Road in Columbia City.
Smoke inside home from possible furnace problem
Fire
IN-9, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and medics responded to a home near South State Road 9 for a possible furnace issue with light smoke inside. Units used a thermal imager and box lights to try to locate the source of the smoke.
Smoke reported inside residence on State Road 9
Fire
IN-9, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible fire with smoke inside a residence near South State Road 9. The source of the smoke is unknown.
Smoke reported in home on South State Road 9
Fire
IN-9, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible structure fire at a single-story home near South State Road 9 after a homeowner reported heavy smoke inside and said the occupants had evacuated. The first unit on scene reported nothing visible from the outside and established command before moving operations to a designated working channel.
Possible house fire on State Road 9
Fire
IN-9, Columbia City, IN
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible house fire south of town along State Road 9 in Columbia City, Indiana.
Smoke reported in restaurant back room
Fire
N Line St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were dispatched to assist the fire department after an employee reported smoke and a burning smell in a back room at Five Lakes near North Line Street, and occupants were evacuating.
Smoke reported in back room at North Line Street
Fire
N Line St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and a sheriff responded to a possible structure fire at a location near North Line Street, where smoke and a burning smell were reported in a back room and occupants were advised to evacuate.
Two-car crash near business parking lot
Traffic
County Rd 400 E, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible property-damage crash involving a Jeep Patriot and a Chevy Cruze near (number withheld) South 400 East, with one vehicle pulling into a parking lot and a priority tow already en route.
Welfare check after caller reports killing someone
Fatality Report
W Ellsworth St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent for a welfare check near West Market Street and West Ellsworth in Columbia City after a caller reportedly said she killed someone and wanted to speak with someone. Her mother in the background requested officers respond, and additional units were later told to disregard.
Traffic stop for suspended driver on US 30
Traffic
S Wolf Rd, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a silver passenger car westbound on US 30 near Wolf Road in Columbia City. The driver’s license reportedly returned suspended, with a prior failure to provide proof of insurance.
Semi truck blocking traffic on South Line Street
Traffic
S Line St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported traffic hazard near South Line Street in Columbia City, where a semi or tractor was blocking the roadway and preventing vehicles from passing. The officer checked the tractor’s license plate information.
Minor crash in high school parking lot
Traffic
IN-9, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible property-damage crash in a high school parking lot involving two vehicles, one with a driver present and the other unoccupied. A license plate was being checked during the incident.
Smoke coming from parked vehicle near fuel station
Fire
Countryside Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to check a dark gray Hyundai Santa Fe with smoke coming from it near a fuel station on East Countryside Drive. No active fire was seen at the time of the call.
Officer with disabled semi on Lincoln Highway
Traffic
Lincoln Hwy & US-30, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is out with a disabled semi truck in the westbound lane near the intersection of Lincoln Way and US 30.
Officer with disabled semi on Lincoln Highway
Traffic
Lincoln Hwy, Columbia City, IN
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer appears to be assisting a disabled semi truck in the westbound lane near the intersection of US 30 and Lincoln Way. Radio traffic also mentions a trailer, an escort, and a management entrance, indicating coordination related to the vehicle.
Suspicious persons squatting in wooded property area
Suspicious Activity
Valley River Dr & E Boulder Run, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a report of suspicious people possibly squatting in the wooded area of a property near Valley River Drive and East Boulder Run. The caller plans to meet officers by a gray Ford F-150 to show the exact location.
Complaint of people squatting in wooded property
Suspicious Persons
Valley River Dr & E Boulder Run, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to the area near Valley River Drive and East Boulder Run for a report of people reportedly squatting in a wooded area of private property. The caller planned to meet officers near Brooks Lane by a gray Ford F-150 to show them the location.
Medical emergency in McDonald's bathroom at Spartan Drive
Medical Emergency
Spartan Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 94 was dispatched to a possible medical emergency in a bathroom at a fast food restaurant on Spartan Drive in Columbia City.
Gray SUV driving wrong way on I-69 near Jefferson
Traffic
E Jefferson St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a gray SUV with Florida plates traveling the wrong way on I-69 near Jefferson, reportedly entering from the southbound ramp and heading north in the southbound lanes.
Emergency run dispatched near North Center Street, Columbia City
Medical Emergency
N Center St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel were dispatched for a possible medical emergency near North Center Street in Columbia City.