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Emergency Incidents
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.
Adult male transported to hospital for evaluation
Medical Emergency
Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports medics transporting a cooperative adult man to a hospital in Howard County for a possible medical issue, with another unit following.
Elevator rescue on Cedar Lane
Rescue / Entrapment
Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible elevator rescue near Cedar Lane in Columbia, Maryland.
Elevator rescue on Cedar Lane in Columbia
Other Non-Crime Event
Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched for a possible elevator rescue near Cedar Lane, with Engine 71 and Truck 7 responding to the scene.
Fire alarm at Majors Lane apartment
Fire
Majors Ln, Columbia, MD 21045
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm at an apartment building on Majors Lane in Columbia, Maryland.
Fire alarm at apartment on Majors Lane
Fire
Majors Ln, Columbia, MD 21045
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 91 was dispatched to a possible fire alarm at a unit on Majors Lane in Columbia, Maryland.
Deputy transports woman to Old Annapolis location
Other Incidents
Old Annapolis Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
As discussed during the dispatch call, a deputy requested a transport for a female respondent from their current location to a possible facility on Freestone, later corrected to a location on Old Annapolis Road.
Female patient transport requested to Grassroots clinic
Medical Emergency
Old Annapolis Rd Suite A, Columbia, MD 21045
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible medical transport for a female from a caller’s location to a Grassroots facility in Columbia, Maryland, with starting mileage logged.
Medical transport of priority patient to local hospital
Medical Emergency
Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a medical unit is transporting a priority patient to a hospital in the Columbia, Maryland area.
False fire alarm near Alexander Bell Drive
Fire
Alexander Bell Dr, Columbia, MD 21046
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a reported fire alarm activation near Alexander Bell Drive. Radio traffic later indicated that 911 arrived and no alarm was sounding.
Fire alarm activation on Alexander Bell Drive
Fire
Alexander Bell Dr, Columbia, MD 21046
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible fire alarm activation near Alexander Bell Drive in Columbia, Maryland.
Officer transports woman and two juveniles
Other Incidents
Gramercy Pl, Columbia, MD 21044
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported transporting an adult woman and two juveniles to a location near Gramercy Place in Columbia, Maryland, and then returning to service.
Minor crash with lanes reopening near hospital
Traffic
Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a property-damage traffic incident with lanes expected to reopen in about two minutes, and a unit requests a route to Howard County General.
Man in wheelchair trapped in van with broken window
Medical Emergency
Old Annapolis Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a possible lockout or welfare concern at a Dunkin’ Donuts on Old Annapolis Road, where a man in a wheelchair is reportedly unable to get out of a red Dodge Caravan after its window shattered.
Fire crew assists at Dunkin' Donuts on Old Annapolis
Fire
Old Annapolis Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible horn-related issue at a Dunkin' Donuts on Old Annapolis Road. Engine 71 was initially assigned, and Truck 2 later replaced it on the call.
Theft reported at Target on Dobbin Road
Theft Report
Dobbin Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discussed a possible theft at a Target store off Diamond near Dobbin Road in Columbia, Maryland, and requested to be marked one to ten.
