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Emergency Incidents
Officers search for woman near Maple Street apartments
Disturbance
Gervais St & Maple St, Columbia, SC 29205
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible disturbance involving a woman outside near Maple Street and the Station Apartments. Units tried to locate her and heard she might already be nearby on Colonial Street.
Vehicle with flashers follows ambulance on I-126
Suspicious Activity
I-126, Columbia, SC
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a vehicle with flashers following an ambulance on Greystone Boulevard near I-126 inbound in Columbia. Units were requested to stop the vehicle from following the ambulance.
Traffic stop on Petigru Street
Traffic
Petigru St, Columbia, SC 29204
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer requested a possible traffic stop in the 3000 block of Petigru Street in Columbia, South Carolina. Radio traffic later referenced codes 10-94 and 10-47 related to the stop.
Woman with facial burns and abdominal pain en route to ER
Medical Emergency
Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS unit 261 is transporting a 47-year-old woman non-emergently to a hospital in Lexington County. She reportedly has weakness, right lower abdominal pain, facial burns, and uses oxygen at home.
SUV left in median blocking West Beltline traffic
Traffic
W Beltline Blvd & Grant St, Columbia, SC 29203
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers and fire crews responded to a traffic incident near West Beltline Boulevard and Grant Street involving a black SUV in the median and blocking the roadway in front of a nearby business. The driver reportedly left the scene on foot, and a tow truck was requested. The exact collision details are unknown and based on third-party information.
Officer checks open door at house under construction
Suspicious Activity
Bellingham Rd, Columbia, SC 29203
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported a possible suspicious situation at a house under construction near Bellingham Road, where the front door was found open and the officer went to check the property.
Vehicle crash in median on West Beltline Boulevard
Traffic
W Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a vehicle incident in the median of West Beltline in Columbia, with the number two lane blocked. Engine 11 was on scene and requested law enforcement and EMS, which were reported to be en route.
Resident accused of assault at Columbia apartment
Assault Report
Pickens St, Columbia, SC 29201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported assault at an apartment complex on Pickens Street, where a caller on the back side of the building said a resident assaulted him without apparent reason. All involved parties were reportedly on scene.
Assault reported at Babcock Apartments in Columbia
Assault Report
Pickens St, Columbia, SC 29201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported assault at an apartment complex on Pickens Street, where a caller said a resident assaulted him. The caller was described as acting oddly, and all involved parties were reportedly still at the scene.
Elderly woman sitting near train tracks with belongings
Medical Emergency
Gonzales Ave, Columbia, SC 29203
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check near Gonzales Avenue for an elderly woman sitting on a corner with her belongings, after a caller reported concern for her safety as a train was approaching. The situation may involve a possible mental health issue, and officers made contact with the woman.
Elderly woman seen sitting on corner with belongings
Medical Emergency
Gonzales Ave, Columbia, SC 29203
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible welfare check near Gonzales Avenue in Columbia for an elderly woman sitting on a corner with her belongings, with concern for her well-being.
Person standing near train tracks in potential crisis
Medical Emergency
Garden Dr, Columbia, SC 29204
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a person reportedly still standing near train tracks by Garden Drive after a caller reported hearing an approaching train and expressed concern for the person’s safety, possibly involving a mental health crisis.
Domestic dispute at Pine Court Apartments
Domestic Dispute
Bentley Dr, Columbia, SC 29210
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible domestic dispute at an apartment complex on Bentley Drive involving a Spanish-speaking woman and her boyfriend. Radio traffic indicated a warrant related to domestic violence was involved, and units were sent to the apartment.
Fire crews check haze in building at intersection
Fire
Jackson Blvd & Strom Thurmond Blvd, Columbia, SC 29207
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are investigating a slight haze inside a building near the intersection of Strom Thurmond Boulevard and Jackson Boulevard in Columbia. Command reports being on the Charlie side of the building and requests an additional unit to assist.
Patient vomiting transported from apartment to hospital
Medical Emergency
Gateway Corporate Blvd, Columbia, SC 29203
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers report a possible medical transport from an apartment complex to a hospital for one patient with non-emergent vomiting.
Adult male with chest pain and high blood pressure
Medical Emergency
Taylor at, Marion St, Columbia, SC 29220
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS unit 244 reported an adult male with possible chest pain and high blood pressure being transported to Baptist ER in Richland County. The patient had a history of COPD and hypertension and was treated with aspirin and nitroglycerin before arrival.
Teenagers following college students reported
Suspicious Activity
Oak St & Greene St, Columbia, SC 29205
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to the area of Green Street and Oak Street for a possible complaint about teenagers reportedly following college students.
59-year-old man transported for possible stroke and subdural hematoma
Medical Emergency
Longtown Commons Dr Ste 200, Columbia, SC 29229
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS unit 210 is transporting a 59-year-old man emergently from an urgent care facility to a hospital for a possible stroke. The patient reportedly has a subdural hematoma with a midline shift, atrial fibrillation, and labored breathing, with an estimated arrival in about seven to ten minutes.
Work van reported stolen from Allens Mill Drive
Stolen Vehicle
Mills Dr, Columbia, SC
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible stolen blue and white work van taken from a location near Allen's Mill Drive and Old Percival Road in Columbia, South Carolina. The vehicle was described as having work materials inside and a specific license plate.
Possible stroke reported near Cove Court, Columbia
Medical Emergency
Cove Ct, Columbia, SC 29212
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near Cove Court in Columbia, South Carolina, for a person with altered mental status that was later upgraded to a possible stroke.
