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Emergency Incidents
Three-vehicle crash at Waterloo and Old Montgomery
Traffic
Old Montgomery Rd & Waterloo Rd, Columbia, MD 21043
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible three-vehicle crash near Waterloo Road and Old Montgomery Road involving a black Infiniti sedan and a silver Ford Escape, with a third vehicle reportedly leaving the scene.
81-year-old woman injured elbow after fall on Tamar Drive
Medical Emergency
Tamar Dr, Columbia, MD 21045
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a home near Tamar Drive for a reported fall involving an 81-year-old woman who apparently injured her elbow.
Three-car crash on Waterloo and Old Montgomery roads
Traffic
Old Montgomery Rd & Waterloo Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible three-vehicle traffic crash near Waterloo Road and Old Montgomery Road involving a black Infiniti sedan and a silver Ford Escape, with the third vehicle apparently leaving the scene. Separate emergency units were also dispatched to a residence on Tamar Drive for an 81-year-old woman who reportedly injured her elbow in a fall.
Report of fight determined to be disorderly conduct
Disturbance
Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported assault in progress near Cradlerock Way involving two apparent suspects, one described as a man wearing white and gray clothing. Responding units later reported no active fighting and the incident was changed to a disorderly conduct call.
Drug violation at East Columbia Marketplace IHOP
Substance Use
Centre Park Dr, Columbia, MD 21045
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a possible controlled substance violation at a restaurant in the East Columbia Marketplace shopping center, with one person taken into custody.
Caller afraid of dog inside Columbia apartment
Other Non-Crime
Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received an open line with yelling at an apartment on Little Patuxent Parkway. A woman reported being afraid of a dog, and the caller and a man were reportedly inside an apartment. Fire personnel handled the situation and advised the caller to separate from others.
Woman reports fear of dog near Columbia
Suspicious Activity
Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received an open phone line with yelling near Little Patuxent Parkway. A female caller later reported being afraid of a dog, and responders were trying to get more information about the situation.
Officer checkup requested at Merriweather Drive location
Medical Emergency
Merriweather Dr, Columbia, MD 21044
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to check on an officer near Merriweather Drive and Hickory Ridge Road after county police requested a welfare check. Radio traffic also referenced a possible overdose at a nearby mall and a separate vehicle collision on a highway, but the primary incident was the officer welfare check.
Man unconscious near bus stop at Little Patuxent Parkway
Medical Emergency
Little Patuxent Pkwy Suite 2520, Columbia, MD 21044
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report of a possible heroin overdose involving an unresponsive man near a commuter bus stop at a mall on Little Patuxent Parkway. Police later clarified that the man was a habitual drunk subject and not an overdose, and units were cleared.
Medical checkup requested at Merriweather and Hickory Ridge
Medical Emergency
Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
As discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics were dispatched to a possible medical checkup near Merriweather Drive and Hickory Ridge Road in Columbia, Maryland, at the request of county police.
Unconscious person not breathing at Columbia mall bus stop
Medical Emergency
Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving an unconscious, not breathing person at a mall near a bus stop on Little Patuxent Parkway in Columbia.
Unresponsive man with possible heroin overdose at mall
Substance Use
Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are responding to a possible heroin overdose involving an unresponsive man near a commuter bus stop at a mall on Little Patuxent Parkway.
Police-requested welfare check at intersection
Welfare Check
Merriweather Dr & Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
As discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics were dispatched to a possible welfare check near Merriweather Drive and Hickory Ridge Road at the request of county police.
Possible overdose on bus later identified as habitual drunk
Medical Emergency
Hesperus Dr, Columbia, MD 21044
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers and medics responded to a welfare check at a bus stop for a possible overdose on a bus. The situation was later clarified as a habitual drunk subject rather than an overdose.
Unconscious person found near bus stop at Columbia mall
Medical Emergency
Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a mall in Columbia for a welfare check that was later upgraded to a possible medical emergency near a bus stop for an unconscious person who was not breathing.
Group loitering, smoking and drinking at businesses
Disturbance
Oakland Mills Rd, Columbia, MD 21046
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported trespassing and disorderly situation near Oakland Mills Road in Columbia, involving about eight people reportedly loitering outside businesses and possibly smoking and drinking.
Woman refusing to get off bus at intersection
Disturbance
Merriweather Dr & Hickory Ridge Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible disorderly incident near Merriweather Drive and Hickory Ridge Road involving a female who was reportedly refusing to get off a bus.
Carbon monoxide alarm at Moon Glass Court home
Fire
Moon Glass Ct, Columbia, MD 21045
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible carbon monoxide alarm sounding at a residence near Moon Glass Court in Columbia, Maryland.
Disabled vehicle blocking right turn lane
Traffic
Hickory Ridge Rd & Broken Land Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible roadway hazard where a caller’s blue Subaru Outback SUV is broken down in the right-turn lane near Broken Land Parkway and Hickory Ridge Road.
Possible domestic dispute at Sunfleck Row home
Domestic Dispute
Sunfleck Row, Columbia, MD 21045
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible domestic dispute near Sunset Row in Columbia, Maryland. A female caller was heard saying, “look what you’re doing to me,” and a Spanish-speaking male was heard in the background. The caller did not confirm the exact address, but dispatch noted prior history associated with the phone number at that location.
