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Emergency Incidents
Damaged Dodge Challenger linked to crash near Senate St
Traffic
Senate St & Lincoln St, Columbia, SC 29201
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a black Dodge Challenger with front-end damage near Lincoln Street and Senate Street, possibly traveling north on Senate Street. The vehicle was later reported on Orangeburg and appears to have been involved in an accident. A caller requested a phone call back from officers.
Natural gas odor reported in Columbia apartment
Fire
Williams St, Columbia, SC 29201
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible natural gas odor inside an apartment at CanalSide Lofts on Williams Street in Columbia.
Car hits pole and driver leaves scene
Traffic
Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible single-vehicle crash involving a white Hyundai Sonata that struck a pole near Garners Ferry Road. Airbags reportedly deployed, and an officer on scene later advised that the driver had left the area and requested another unit to respond.
Car strikes pole at Lincoln and Senate intersection
Traffic
Senate St & Lincoln St, Columbia, SC 29201
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers discussed a possible traffic incident near Lincoln Street and Senate Street involving a black Dodge Challenger with its front end in the roadway, reportedly heading north on Senate Street.
Neighbor reports people with flashlights at house
Suspicious Activity
Spalding Ave, Columbia, SC 29203
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of suspicious people with flashlights near a location on Spalding Avenue. The situation was checked and no burglary was found.
Welfare check requested on family at apartments
Non-Crime Event
Harbison Station Cir, Columbia, SC 29212
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible welfare check at an apartment complex near Harbison Station Circle in Columbia after a request from Richland County DSS involving parents and children connected to an open family case.
Car hits pole on Garners Ferry Road, airbags deploy
Traffic
Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible vehicle crash near Garners Ferry Road involving a white Hyundai Sonata that struck a pole, with airbags reported deployed and emergency crews on scene.
Male patient medical call at Easy Spot gas station
Medical Emergency
Fair St, Columbia, SC 29203
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported medical issue involving a male patient at a gas station on Fair Road near Douglas. Units arrived on scene and canceled the responding engine.
Vehicle blocking driveway on Wheat Street
Traffic
Wheat St, Columbia, SC
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a vehicle blocking his driveway on Wheat Street in Columbia, preventing him from leaving. The caller later said he did not want contact, and an officer was asked to issue a possible parking ticket to the vehicle.
Male patient medical call at Howard Court Apartments
Medical Emergency
Howard Cir b, Columbia, SC 29210
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine One is dispatched to a possible medical issue involving a male patient at an apartment in the Howard Court Apartments complex, south of Youman Avenue.
Officers monitor woman returning to scene
Suspicious Activity
W Beltline Blvd & Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29204
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a woman returning to the area near Beltline Boulevard and Two Notch Road in Columbia. She reportedly jumped out of a vehicle and may have walked up Beltline. A unit was asked to check the original incident address to see if she returned.
Noise complaint about loud party on Catawba Circle
Disturbance
Catawba Cir, Columbia, SC 29201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discussed a possible loud party near Catawba Circle and planned to check the area for a noise complaint.
Woman jumped out near Two Notch and Beltline intersection
Medical Emergency
Two Notch Rd & N Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29204
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are conducting a possible medical or welfare check near Beltline Boulevard and Two Notch Road in Columbia after a woman reportedly jumped out at the corner and was last seen walking up Beltline a few minutes earlier.
Noise complaint about loud party on Catawba Circle
Disturbance
Catawba Cir, Columbia, SC 29201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible loud party near Catawba Circle in Columbia.
Welfare check for unresponsive security officer at children’s home
Medical Emergency
Millwood Ave, Columbia, SC 29205
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to conduct a possible welfare check at a children’s home near Avenue after a security officer was reportedly not answering his phone.
Welfare check requested at children's home
Medical Emergency
Millwood Ave, Columbia, SC 29205
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to conduct a welfare check at a children’s home near Millwood Avenue after a security company reported they could not reach a security officer by phone.
Person with hypoglycemia at Bonnie Forest Boulevard
Medical Emergency
Bonnie Forest Blvd, Columbia, SC 29210
As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a medical alarm for possible low blood sugar near Bonnie Forest Boulevard in Columbia.
Small grass fire in woods off Old Leesburg Road
Fire
Old Leesburg Rd, Columbia, SC
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a small grass fire in the woods near Old Leesburg Road. Responders request additional water supply and plan to approach through the woods due to a locked gate at a nearby driveway.
Large grass fire reported on Old Leesburg Road
Fire
Leesburg Rd & Harmon Rd, Columbia, SC 29061
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and a helicopter were dispatched to a reported grass fire near Old Leesburg Road and Harmon Road, with units advised it may be a large fire.
Vehicle blocking driveway on Wheat Street
Traffic
Wheat St, Columbia, SC 29201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible vehicle complaint near Wheat Street involving a Toyota 4Runner reportedly parked in front of a driveway for several hours.
