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Emergency Incidents
Employees report suspected shoplifting at clothing store
Theft Report
Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43224
As discussed during the dispatch call, employees at a store on Cleveland Avenue reported a possible shoplifting incident involving two women who may be concealing items and planning to steal. No weapons were reported.
Disturbance involving panicked woman at store
Disturbance
E 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43219
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible disturbance at a store near East 5th Avenue, where a woman was reportedly having a panic attack and claiming vehicles were following her, and was later described as harassing people inside. A man in the store also reported feeling threatened but was not actively doing anything.
Two-car crash on Olentangy River Road and OH-315
Traffic
OH-315 & Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43235
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible two-car crash on Olentangy River Road near SR 315 South, with everyone reportedly okay and a medic unit already heading to the scene.
Two-vehicle crash with injury on Harrisburg Pike
Traffic
Harrisburg Pike, Columbus, OH 43223
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible multi-vehicle crash involving two vehicles and a light pole near a restaurant on Harrisburg Pike, with one person possibly injured and Engine 10 and Medic 812 on scene.
Two-car crash on Olentangy Road at 315 South
Traffic
OH-315 & Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43235
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible two-car crash on Olentangy Road near 315 South in Columbus. Medic 51 briefly stopped and said everyone appeared okay, while Medic 10 was already on scene.
Three-vehicle crash blocks South Central and West Town
Traffic
S Central Ave & W Town St, Columbus, OH 43222
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible multi-vehicle crash at South Central Avenue and West Town Street involving three vehicles, with one person reportedly walking with crutches and fire crews blocking the intersection. A separate two-vehicle crash with a light pole and a possible injury is also mentioned near Harrisburg Pike.
Three-vehicle crash on East Main Street
Traffic
E Main St, Columbus, OH 43232
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible traffic crash near East Main Street involving a blue Honda, a white Hyundai, and a black GMC. They checked whether the involved parties were on scene and whether the intersection was blocked.
Back door alarm at learning center on Fisher Road
Break-In
Fisher Rd, Columbus, OH 43204
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglary alarm at a learning center on Fisher Road after a back door motion alarm was reported. One responding unit was later canceled.
Non-injury crash on I-270 ramp in Columbus
Traffic
I-270, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a non-injury traffic crash on the I-270 ramp, with police on scene and an engine and medic unit involved.
Person with abdominal pain responded to at Dresden Street
Medical Emergency
Dresden St, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving abdominal pain near Dresden Street and the cross streets of Hughey Road and Oakland Park Avenue in Columbus.
Overdose near homeless camp by train tracks
Substance Use
Lucas St & W Town St, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible overdose near West Town Street and Lucas Street, possibly in a homeless camp by the train tracks. Fire crews are already in the area and units are directed to the better reported location.
Person with fracture near East Broad Street in Columbus
Medical Emergency
E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43213
As discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics were dispatched to a facility on East Broad Street near North Eleventh Street and Stinson Avenue for a reported fracture.
Police search for man near Glenmoor homeless camp
Suspicious Activity
Glenmoor Dr, Columbus, OH 43228
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are searching for a reported suspect near Glenmoor Drive in Columbus. The man was described as wearing a black and multicolored tracksuit and was reportedly leaving a building and possibly heading toward a tree line or homeless camp area near Town and Lucas by the train tracks.
Person found unconscious on North Nelson Road
Medical Emergency
N Nelson Rd, Columbus, OH 43219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible unconscious person near North Nelson Road by Dartmouth Avenue and Monticello Place in Columbus.
Unconscious overdose at West Town Street home
Substance Use
W Town St, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic and fire units were dispatched to a possible unconscious overdose near West Town Street in Columbus, Ohio, close to Sullivant Street and Lucas Street.
Unconscious person found on North Dartmouth Avenue
Medical Emergency
Dartmouth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible unconscious person on North Dartmouth Avenue near Monticello Place in Columbus, Ohio.
Victim reports assault behind E Main Street business
Assault Report
E Main St, Columbus, OH 43232
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible assault near a music store on East Main Street, where a victim reportedly wanted to press charges. A suspect was described as a male in a black and multicolored tracksuit, and one person was detained while officers searched behind the building near the tree line.
Assault arrest at Spring Run Drive residence
Assault Report
Spring Run Dr, Columbus, OH 43229
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible assault near Spring Run Drive in Columbus. One person was taken into custody, and the caller reportedly wanted to press charges. A possible suspect was described as a man in a tracksuit who may have headed toward a possible homeless camp near train tracks in the area.
Person unconscious from overdose on West Town Street
Medical Emergency
W Town St, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, medics and firefighters were dispatched for a reported unconscious overdose near West Town Street around the Starling Street and Lucas Street area in Columbus.
Medic 20 dispatched to medical call near N Nelson Rd
Medical Emergency
N Nelson Rd, Columbus, OH 43219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units adjusted their response to a possible medical issue near North Nelson Road in Columbus, with one unit added and another canceled.
