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Emergency Incidents
Commercial fire alarm at senior living facility
Fire
Westport Rd, Columbus, OH 43228
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible commercial fire alarm at a senior living facility on Westport Road near Hyatt Drive and Linwood Lane North in Columbus.
Person experiencing difficulty breathing at health center
Medical Emergency
N Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH 43230
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a rehabilitation and health center on North Hamilton Road in Columbus for a possible breathing emergency at a high priority level.
Officers check suspicious occupied vehicle
Suspicious Activity
Refugee Rd, Columbus, OH 43207
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check a possible occupied suspicious vehicle near Refugee Road in Columbus. The vehicle, a white Ford Fusion, had reportedly visited several locations earlier and had been parked in the same spot for about 10 minutes.
Erratic semi reported on I-270 southbound
Traffic
I-270, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible traffic complaint on I-270 southbound near mile marker 12 involving a large white semi truck that is unable to maintain its lanes.
Shoplifting reported at Alo Yoga store
Theft Report
The Strand, Columbus, OH 43219
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible shoplifting at a clothing store near The Strand, where a woman in all-black clothing reportedly took merchandise and left on foot in an unknown direction.
Merchandise taken from Alo Yoga store
Theft Report
The Strand, Columbus, OH 43219
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported shoplifting at a clothing store on The Strand in Columbus. A woman in all-black clothing reportedly took merchandise and left on foot in an unknown direction.
Check of possibly stolen Ford Fusion on Refugee Rd
Stolen Vehicle
Refugee Rd, Columbus, OH 43207
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible occupied stolen vehicle near Refugee Road. A white 2019 Ford Fusion with a Georgia license plate was reported to have visited several locations earlier and then remained stationary for about 10 minutes. It was unknown if anyone was inside the vehicle.
Teen throws brick at person at Morse Road McDonald's
Assault Report
Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43229
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reported an assault at a McDonald's on Morse Road where a teenager reportedly threw a brick at the caller and then ran inside. The caller was waiting in the parking lot in a black Mitsubishi Outlander. The caller later reported the suspect had others show up in three vehicles full of people that pulled into the lot.
Man in sixties overdoses and lies on floor at home
Medical Emergency
Clarendon Ln, Columbus, OH 43223
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible overdose at a home near Clarendon Road, where a caller says her adult son in his sixties is lying on the floor inside the back of the house. He is breathing and conscious, and the substance involved is unknown. Multiple units are responding.
Possible mental health emergency near Columbus
Medical Emergency
Claridon Rd, Columbus, OH 43231
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible overdose or mental health emergency near Clarendon Road. Multiple units were told to wait for police and Franklin County responders to arrive and clear the scene before proceeding.
Teen reportedly throws brick at person at McDonald's
Assault Report
Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43229
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible assault at a fast-food restaurant on Morris Road, where a teenager reportedly threw a brick at the caller and then ran inside. The caller waited in a black Mitsubishi Outlander in the parking lot, and later reported that the suspect had called others, with three vehicles full of people arriving at the lot. Medical help was refused.
Possible overdose reported near Clarendon Road in Franklin Township
Medical Emergency
Clarendon Ln, Columbus, OH 43223
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible overdose at a residence near Clarendon Road in Franklin Township, with instructions to wait for police before entering the scene.
Fire alarm at senior living facility on Westport Road
Fire
Westport Rd, Columbus, OH 43228
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are responding to a possible commercial fire alarm activation at a senior living facility on Westport Road near Hyatt Drive and Mintwood Lane North.
Person experiencing allergic reaction at Waterside View Drive
Medical Emergency
Waterside View Dr, Blacklick, OH 43004
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible allergic reaction near Waterside View Drive by Waterfront Lane and East Eastpointe Lake Drive in Blacklick, Ohio.
Passenger refuses to exit bus at Broad and High
Disturbance
S High St & W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported disturbance involving a male passenger refusing to get off a COTA bus near Broad Street and High Street. The bus was stopped in the westbound lanes, and no weapon was reported.
Semi blocks two lanes on I-70 west near Brice Road
Traffic
Brice Rd, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a non-injury semi truck crash on I-70 westbound just west of Brice Road in Columbus. The semi was reported to be blocking two lanes, causing significant freeway backup, and police and a semi wrecker were requested to assist.
Vehicle incident on 315 north near Olentangy
Traffic
OH-315, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible vehicle stopped on the highway just past Olentangy on 315 north. Engine 7 was requested to assist Medic 25 in reaching the vehicle.
Possible overdose reported near Clarendon Road
Medical Emergency
Clarendon Ln, Columbus, OH 43223
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible overdose at a location on Clarendon Road in Columbus. Medical and fire units were told to wait for police before arriving.
Medical personnel respond to personal assist signal in Columbus
Medical Emergency
Kenny Rd, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible personal assist medical call near Kenny Road by Windham Road and Kendale Road North in Columbus, Ohio.
Person in roadway shuts down left traffic lane
Traffic
E Lincoln Ave & Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH 43214
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a high-risk person in the roadway near Indianola Avenue and East Lincoln Avenue, later reported north of the North Broadway exit, with the far left lane temporarily shut down.
