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Emergency Incidents
Single-vehicle crash with driver head injury
Traffic
US-81 & NE-22, Columbus Township, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible single-vehicle crash near a junction on US-81 in Columbus Township, with one driver in the southbound lanes reporting a head injury and an ambulance requested.
Traffic control at Blue River Bridge
Traffic
Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are managing traffic at the Blue River Bridge, where southbound traffic is reportedly reduced to one lane around 1430 hours.
Person having a seizure at high school in Columbus, NE
Medical Emergency
83rd St, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible seizure at Lakeview High School near 83rd Street and 80th Street. Medic 2 and Engine 2 responded, with Medic 2 en route.
Person with breathing difficulties at retirement home
Medical Emergency
39th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible breathing problem at a retirement home on 39th Avenue, with responders directed to a specific room and the new entrance. A separate medical call for a reported seizure was dispatched at a local high school on 83rd Street.
Officer follows up on gas drive-off at Chief Stop
Other Non-Crime
US-30, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was sent to a gas station on South Pine Street in Columbus for a possible follow-up on a gas drive-off that reportedly happened the previous day.
Person with diabetic emergency near 21st Avenue
Medical Emergency
21st Ave, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible diabetic medical emergency near 21st Avenue in Columbus, with Medic 1 and Engine 2 responding.
Person experiencing breathing difficulties near 31st Avenue
Medical Emergency
31st Ave, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical emergency involving breathing difficulties near 31st Avenue in Columbus.
Single vehicle in ditch, driver appears intoxicated
Substance Use
370th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible single-vehicle incident near 370th Avenue involving a red SUV in a ditch. A woman associated with the vehicle reportedly screamed at people not to call police and was slurring her words, and someone was said to be en route to her. Units were sent to check the situation.
Sick person reported near East 14th Avenue
Medical Emergency
E 14th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible sick person near East 14th Avenue in Columbus, with a medic unit and an engine responding.
Two-vehicle crash with injury at 30th and 16th
Traffic
30th Ave & 16th St, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle injury crash near 30th Avenue and 16th Street. A female driver reported left shoulder pain, and responders arrived on scene to investigate the moderate damage.
Person having difficulty breathing near Fifth Street
Medical Emergency
5th St, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible breathing difficulty at a location on Fifth Street in Columbus, Nebraska.
Disorderly male at South Third Street residence
Disturbance
S 3rd St, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a location on South Third Street for a report of a disorderly male, with a female heard screaming in the background and the caller stating she may be under the influence of an unknown substance.
Single-vehicle crash on Shady Lake Road
Traffic
Shady Lake Rd, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible single vehicle accident near Shady Lake Road in Columbus, Nebraska. Engine One arrived on scene, established command, and began investigating the crash.
Person fell at Prairie Village retirement center
Medical Emergency
39th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were dispatched to a reported fall at a retirement center on 9th Avenue, with the incident noted to be in room (number withheld).
Intoxicated person reportedly leaves Polaris wreck scene
Substance Use
E 11th Ave & 23rd St E, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, police reported a wreck involving a black Polaris near East 11th Avenue and East 23rd Street. Beer cans were found at the scene, and a person described as highly intoxicated had left in an unknown direction before police arrived.
Person fell near 142 Road in Columbus
Medical Emergency
142 Rd, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer is en route to a location near 142 Road in Columbus, Nebraska, for a reported fall investigation. The exact circumstances and whether medical aid is needed are not confirmed.
Domestic dispute reported on Lily Drive
Domestic Dispute
Lily Dr, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a reported domestic disturbance at a home on Lily Drive, where a reporting party said he had been locked in a room and his mother was afraid and yelling in the background before he disconnected. The situation may involve a person who is on bond and has prior contact with law enforcement at the address.
Loaded semi disabled on Highway 30 off-ramp
Traffic
US-30 & 15th St, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a report of a loaded semi truck still on the Highway 30 and Highway 15 off-ramp, with assistance requested for Platte County.
Verbal family dispute and welfare check at home
Domestic Dispute
Lily Dr, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible verbal family disturbance at a home near Lily Drive. A caller reported that a young man was in the driveway separated from his mother and requested a welfare check on her. Radio traffic indicated he may have used a substance and was possibly under the influence, but both people were reported to be breathing.
Officers check report of girls walking in roadway
Welfare Check
East 8th Street, Columbus, Nebraska 68601, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to the area of East 8th Street in Columbus for a possible welfare check after a resident reported hearing, but not clearly seeing, two girls walking eastbound on the roadway toward a nearby business.
