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Emergency Incidents
Welfare check for missing man in Elizabethtown area
Missing Person
Curry St, Columbia, KY 42728
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies broadcast a welfare concern for a missing adult male believed to be in the Elizabethtown area and possibly connected to a residence near Curry Street in Columbia. He was described as about 6 feet tall and 180 pounds, last reported leaving the West Park and East Town area around 0800 in a black Dodge Charger. The person was described as possibly experiencing a mental health crisis and being off medication.
Police requested for family dispute at residence
Domestic Dispute
E Guardian St, Columbia, KY 42728
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a home near East Guardian Street for a possible family dispute between a daughter and her mother. A female at the residence reportedly requested police, and a neighbor said she did not have a phone at the time.
Runaway juvenile returns to Fairplay Road home
Missing Person
Fairplay Rd, Columbia, KY 42728
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible runaway juvenile from a residence near Fairplay Road. The juvenile reportedly left the home about 10 minutes earlier and was later reported back at the residence but outside. No known substance use or weapons were mentioned, and the caller requested to speak with law enforcement.
Police search for missing man linked to Dodge Charger
Missing Person
Curry St, Columbia, KY 42728
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were dispatched to a residence near Curry Street in Columbia for a possible missing person situation involving a man with schizophrenia who reportedly left a residence in Elizabethtown earlier in the day and may be associated with a Dodge Charger.
Vehicle with blown front tire checked by officer
Traffic
Montgomery Street, Columbia, Kentucky 42728, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a vehicle contact near Montgomery Street in Columbia, Kentucky, related to a reported suspicious person. The officer checked the silver vehicle’s insurance and registration and found the driver-side front tire was blown out to the rim.
Officer checks man and disabled car near Montgomery
Suspicious Activity
Montgomery Street, Columbia, Kentucky 42728, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious silver vehicle driving up and down the road near Montgomery Street and Walnut Street. A man with a flashlight was also reported on Walnut Street. An officer checked the vehicle and found a blown driver-side front tire down to the rim.
Vehicle hits deer and is left off roadway overnight
Traffic
Liberty Rd, Columbia, KY 42728
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a vehicle-versus-deer crash near an auto shop, with the vehicle off the roadway and occupants arranging for someone to pick them up and asking about leaving the vehicle overnight after completing an accident report.
Driver hits deer on Covington Parkway
Traffic
Cumberland Parkway and Kentucky Highway 61, Columbia, Kentucky 42728, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported vehicle versus deer crash on Cumberland Parkway near the 46 mile marker. The driver continued to a nearby business and requested a report.
Driver hits deer on parkway near mile marker 46
Traffic
Hudson St, Columbia, KY 42728
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested for a reported vehicle versus deer crash near mile marker 46 on the Cumberland Parkway. The driver apparently reached a nearby business area and requested an officer to complete an accident report while a rollback tow truck was coming.
Trespass complaint at Fairground Street home
Suspicious Activity
Fairgrounds St, Columbia, KY 42728
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were requested to respond to a residence on Fairground Street for a possible trespassing and property damage situation. A caller reported that people who had previously been trespassed and damaged the property were reportedly there again, and neighbors requested a unit to check the situation.
Trailer fire damages outbuilding near house
Fire
Oak St, Columbia, KY 42728
As discussed during the dispatch call, responders reported a small fire near a house on Oak Street, apparently involving a trailer and an outbuilding. The fire was close to a structure, and crews were pulling a water hose to help contain it.
Report of possible burglary at Pelham Branch Road home
Break-In
Pelham Branch Rd, Columbia, KY 42728
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a residence on Pelham Branch Road for a reported burglary in progress. A caller reported two males outside the home packing items from inside the house and barn onto the porch. The situation appears to involve property being moved from the residence, and officers planned to contact the owner and caretaker to verify the circumstances.
Burglary in progress at Pelham Branch Road home
Traffic
Pelham Branch Rd, Columbia, KY 42728
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglary in progress near Pelham Branch Road, where two males were reportedly packing items on a porch. They also made contact with a 2014 Ford F-150 and requested the vehicle’s year while running a check.
Caller seeks help removing person from apartment
Disturbance
Carrie Bolin Dr, Columbia, KY 42728
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller at an apartment on Cherry Rolling Drive requested an officer return to speak with her about getting someone out of the apartment, with concern about possible fighting or arguing.
Intoxicated driver leaves disabled car and walks on highway
Traffic
Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Expy, Columbia, KY
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a disabled vehicle on the eastbound side of a highway near Parkway Track. A male driver was reported walking westbound and possibly intoxicated. The vehicle was pushed off the roadway, and a unit went out to check on him.
Truck damages crossing light on Liberty Road
Traffic
Liberty Rd & KY-206, Columbia, KY 42728
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a large vehicle driving recklessly near Liberty Road and Green Hills Road, reportedly forcing a FedEx truck off the road and damaging a crossing light. The vehicle later stopped in the middle of the road near the cemetery and Cumberland Parkway area, with city crews on scene for traffic control and possible damage handling.
Child locked in car at parking lot on Wheat Road
Medical Emergency
Wheat Rd, Columbia, KY 42728
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible child locked in a vehicle in a parking lot behind a location near Wheat Road and Joe Conwell, with units later at a location on Eastridge Cemetery Road.
Tree fire in Nisley area
Fire
Burkesville Rd, Columbia, KY 42728
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible tree fire in the Nisley area, with the Nisley Fire Department responding.
Woman acting unusual in parking lot near Jamestown Street
Medical Emergency
Jamestown St, Columbia, KY 42728
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a parking lot near a business on Jamestown Street for a welfare check on a woman who was reportedly acting differently than normal. A white Lincoln was mentioned in connection with the situation.
Traffic stop for vehicle with illegal tag
Traffic
Steele Road, Columbia, Kentucky 42728, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Steele Road involving a vehicle with a possible illegal or missing license plate.
