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Emergency Incidents
ATV damages yard and driveway on North 550 East
Property Damage
N 550 E, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a property damage complaint near North 550 East in Columbia City, where an unknown ATV reportedly entered a driveway and yard, did burnouts, and tore up the property before leaving northbound. The caller was not on scene when the report was made.
Backyard burn causing heavy black smoke
Fire
E Chicago St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a reported fire nuisance on East Chicago Street, where a caller reports a neighbor possibly burning something in a backyard and creating heavy black smoke.
Fire alarm activation at Little Turtle Elementary
Fire
IN-9, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm activation at Little Turtle Elementary on South State Road 9. School staff and an SRO relayed information that a student may have pulled the alarm, and Engine 102 arrived on scene.
Two-vehicle crash with injuries at Main and Frontage
Traffic
N Main St & Frontage Rd, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a two-vehicle crash with injuries near Frontage Road and Main Street. A person in a black Nissan Sentra is requesting to be checked by medical responders.
Two-vehicle crash with injury on North Main Street
Traffic
N Main St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a two-vehicle crash near Rundage and Main that was initially believed to be property damage only but was later upgraded to a personal injury incident. A person in a black Nissan Sentra was reported shaken up and requested to be checked out.
Verbal dispute follows crash on Long Ridge Road
Disturbance
N Long Ridge Rd, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers in Columbia City responded to a possible follow-up disturbance after a prior crash near Cambridge and Long Ridge Road. A woman reportedly followed another woman after the accident, and the two were in a verbal argument. A red car picked up one of the women and left the area. The reporting party was later contacted by officers near Long Ridge Road in a black pickup truck.
Farmer dumping debris on neighbor’s property
Other Incidents
E 800 S, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a complaint about possible illegal dumping near East 800 South and Washington Road, where a farmer is reportedly dumping corn-cob material on the caller’s property and has allegedly cussed at the caller.
Minor injury crash at Airport and Cambridge
Traffic
Airport Rd & W Cambridge Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible injury crash involving two vehicles in the intersection of Airport Road and Cambridge Drive, with fire units and officers responding and command established on scene.
Two-vehicle crash with five injured in Columbia City
Traffic
W Cambridge Dr & N Airport Rd, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported two-vehicle crash with five patients near North Airport Road and West Cambridge Drive in Columbia City. One medic unit advised they could handle the call and no additional units were needed.
Two-vehicle crash with leg injury on Airport Road
Traffic
Airport Rd & W Cambridge Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a two-vehicle crash near Airport Road and West Cambridge Drive involving a black truck and a Kia Soul. A male in one of the vehicles reported leg pain, and emergency medical services were sent to the scene.
Traffic stop on semi-trailer behind Super 8 hotel
Traffic
Frontage Rd, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on West Frontage Road behind a motel involving a semi-truck with an Iowa license plate. Radio traffic also reported a separate possible crash near the airport involving a black truck and a Kia Soul, with a man complaining of leg pain and EMS responding.
Two tires illegally dumped along rural roadway
Other Incidents
S 600 E, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports two tires apparently dumped along the roadway on 600 East just north of 500 South on the west side, and county highway has been notified.
Man reported having stroke at South Legacy Court
Medical Emergency
S Legacy Ct, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS and additional units were dispatched to a home near South Legacy Court in Columbia City for a possible stroke involving a male.
Traffic stop for vehicle with expired plate
Traffic
E Hanna St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer initiated a traffic contact near East Hanna Street involving a red Honda with an expired license plate. The vehicle had reportedly been stopped a few weeks earlier for an expired plate warning.
Burglary report after overnight apartment entry
Break-In
Blue River Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible burglary at an apartment on Blue River Drive. The caller said she lost her key and someone may have entered her apartment around 4 a.m. while she was asleep. Her bedroom remained locked, items were moved around, and she does not believe anything was taken.
Vehicle lockout on South Ohio Street
Other Non-Crime Event
S Ohio St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible vehicle lockout near the 500 block of South Ohio Street involving a black 2008 Chevy Malibu.
Officer assisting with disabled vehicle at Lincoln Way
Traffic
Lincoln Hwy & E Van Buren St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is assisting county with a disabled vehicle near Lincoln Way. County has requested a tow, and the officer will stand by until it arrives.
Possible suicidal person near West Diamond Avenue
Medical Emergency
Diamond Ave building 1, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible suicidal person at a building near West Diamond Avenue. The caller reported speaking with the person about 10 minutes earlier, and it was unclear if the person had any weapons.
Traffic stop for unsafe lane change and tailgating
Traffic
US Route 30, Columbia City, Indiana 46725, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop in Trinity involving a black Genesis with a personalized license plate that appeared to be swapped to another active tag. The driver was warned for unsafe lane movement and following too closely.
Road hazard cleared on US Route 30
Road Closure
US Route 30, Columbia City, Indiana 46725, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, a unit reported a possible roadway hazard on US 30 near Columbia City that has since been cleaned up.
