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Emergency Incidents
Male sitting roadside rocking and talking on phone
Medical Emergency
W Longfellow Blvd & W Portsmouth Cv, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible welfare check for a man sitting on the side of the road near Longfellow Boulevard and Portsmouth Court, reportedly rocking back and forth and talking on a cell phone.
Faulty railroad crossing blocks school bus traffic
Traffic
IN-9, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible railroad crossing malfunction near State Road 9 and 500 South, where crossing lights were active with no train present and a bus was unable to cross. Deputies were requested to help school buses pass through the tracks and to notify the railroad about the issue.
Malfunctioning railroad crossing at 500 South and 9
Traffic
IN-9, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible malfunctioning railroad crossing near 500 South and 9, where crossing lights were active and stop arms were down while a bus crossed with officer assistance. Radio traffic later clarified the location and redirected one unit from the wrong crossing.
Medical call near Indiana Highway 109 in Columbia City
Medical Emergency
Indiana Highway 109, Columbia City, Indiana 46725, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel are responding to a possible medical emergency near Indiana Highway 109 in Columbia City.
Patient in ER agitated after earlier admission
Medical Emergency
IN-205, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, hospital staff requested an officer return to the emergency room to meet with a patient who had been brought in earlier and was reportedly agitated. Dispatch indicated the situation appeared stable and another officer was already on scene.
94-year-old female falls in nursing home bathroom
Medical Emergency
IN-205, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS reports transporting a 94-year-old woman from a nursing home to a local emergency room after a reported fall in the bathroom. She has a history of dementia, complains of eye pain, and appears to have no obvious injuries.
Emergency medical call at senior apartments in Columbia City
Medical Emergency
Columbia Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency at an apartment in the water building of a senior apartment complex on Columbia Drive in Columbia City.
Male threatens suicide near North Park Drive in Columbia City
Medical Emergency
N Park Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched for a possible suicidal man near North Park Drive. He reportedly said he was going to shoot himself and had left an office 10 to 15 minutes earlier without returning. It was unclear whether he had any weapons.
Domestic dispute with possible fight reported
Domestic Dispute
E 800 S, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible domestic disturbance near East 800 South. The caller stayed on the line but was not answering dispatch questions, and responders discussed whether emergency medical services should stage nearby due to a possible fight involving another person.
Traffic signal malfunction at US 30 and Lincoln Way
Traffic
US-30 & W Lincolnway, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a traffic hazard at the intersection of US 30 and Lincoln Way where the traffic lights were blinking red in all four directions. State highway personnel were notified and expected to respond.
Traffic stop at US-30 and West Lincolnway
Traffic
US-30 & W Lincolnway, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop near State Road 30 and West Lincolnway involving a vehicle with an Indiana registration. The vehicle reportedly ran all four directions, and an officer requested registration information.
Traffic stop for improper following distance
Traffic
US 30 and Coun Ty Road 450 West, Columbia City, Indiana 46725, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop eastbound near 3450 West for a white vehicle reportedly involved in improper tailing. The vehicle’s license plate state is uncertain, but the plate was reported as Minnesota.
Reckless driver speeding on N Main Street
Traffic
N Main St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported a black passenger car, possibly a Honda with a large rear spoiler, driving recklessly eastbound near Main Street at about 60 mph in a 45 mph zone. The officer was attempting to turn around near Armstrong to locate the vehicle.
Man upset sets up tent by railroad tracks after job talk
Medical Emergency
Vine St, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check near South Oak Street and West Vine Street by the railroad tracks after a caller reported his adult son became upset and set up a tent in the area. Units searched the nearby tracks and surrounding area for him.
Vehicle hits deer on State Road 9 near Kaiser
Traffic
IN-9, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received reports of a possible two-vehicle crash or a vehicle striking an object on South State Road 9 near Kaiser. A later caller reported that one vehicle had struck a deer, the deer was down, and the vehicle was off the road.
Truck swerving and nearly crossing lanes
Traffic
County Rd 200 S, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a white tractor pulling a black-tarped box trailer traveling south near the 200 and 279, reportedly unable to stay in its lane and nearly crossing into another lane.
Car damages yard on North 550 East
Property Damage
N 550 E, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a reported property damage incident near North 550 East and Taylor Road, where a gray Dodge hatchback or crossover with four males inside was said to have been tearing up a yard before leaving northbound on North 550 East.
Employee pale and lethargic at Ultra Marathon entrance
Medical Emergency
Park 30, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, medics are assisted at a possible medical emergency involving an employee who is pale, lethargic, and barely able to stand near the Ultra Marathon entrance on East Park 40 Drive in Columbia City.
Possible crash with disabled vehicle on US 30
Traffic
US-30 & IN-9, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a disabled vehicle, possibly a crash, on westbound US 30 just east of State Road 9. A passerby reported that both vehicles appeared to be off the side of the road, but no other calls were received.
Officer checks on domestic dispute in vehicles
Domestic Dispute
N 450 W, Columbia City, IN 46725
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reports being out with a possible domestic violence incident near (number withheld) West and (number withheld) North, with vehicles occupied at the scene.
