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Emergency Incidents
Woman reportedly trying to enter house on Karl Road
Break-In
Karl Rd, Columbus, OH 43229
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglary in progress at a home near Carle Road, where a woman in a (description withheld) and (description withheld) was reportedly trying to get inside through a window and between the back sliding door and window.
Medical alarm at Smiley's Corner responded by Engine 30
Medical Emergency
Smiley's Corner, Columbus, OH 43026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported medical alarm at a business near Smiley's Corner by Wood Mill Drive and Fishinger Mill Drive. Responding units were later canceled after officers were with police getting the patient out.
False alarm at Fremont Avenue home
Fire
Fremont St, Columbus, OH 43204
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a single-story building near Fremont Avenue and South Highland Avenue. Units investigated and determined it appeared to be a false alarm, and the scene was cleared.
Smoke from dump truck on I-70 ramp in Columbus
Fire
I-70, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received multiple reports of a dump truck on fire on the ramp from I-71 northbound to I-70 in Columbus. Later radio traffic indicated the truck was not actually on fire but was smoking heavily from the rear as it tried to exit the freeway.
Truck smoking heavily on I-71 to I-70 ramp
Fire
I-70, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a possible vehicle fire on the I-71 northbound to westbound I-70 ramp in Columbus. The truck was reported to be sitting on the ramp and appeared to be smoking heavily from its exhaust stack, but was not on fire.
Fire alarm at Fremont Avenue residence
Fire
Fremont St, Columbus, OH 43204
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm at a building near Fremont Avenue and the intersection with South Highland Avenue and Clarendon Avenue.
Vehicle fire on interstate ramp
Fire
I-70, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible vehicle fire near the ramp from I-71 northbound to I-70 eastbound in Columbus.
Person experiencing chest pain on Wrexham Avenue
Medical Emergency
Wrexham Ave, Columbus, OH 43223
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving chest pain near Wrexham Avenue and nearby cross streets in Columbus.
Assault involving gold sedan at Sullivant and Clarendon
Assault Report
Sullivant Ave & Clarendon Ave, Columbus, OH 43223
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discussed a possible vehicle-related assault near Sullivan Avenue and Clarendon Avenue. A gold sedan reportedly fled southbound on Mound, and units requested a check of nearby crime center cameras.
Disabled vehicle on OH-315 near hospital curve
Traffic
OH-315, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a disabled vehicle with someone changing a tire on the left shoulder of northbound 315 near the hospital curve, and a service patrol truck is heading to assist.
Threat report at Maryland Avenue residence
Assault Report
Maryland Ave, Columbus, OH 43203
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible threat reported near Maryland Avenue. A male suspect was reportedly seen leaving in a vehicle described as code two Victor.
Tools stolen from two vehicles at hotel parking lot
Theft Report
Westbelt Dr, Columbus, OH 43228
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported theft from vehicles at a hotel on Westbelt Drive, where two vehicles were reportedly broken into and over $4,000 in tools were stolen. The caller and a coworker were waiting outside with the affected vehicles.
Disabled pickup on highway hospital curve
Traffic
N Broadway, Columbus, OH 43214
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a disabled black pickup truck on the left side of I-315 northbound near North Broadway, where someone is apparently changing a flat tire near the hospital curve.
Delayed report of freeway hit-skip crash
Traffic
N Pearl St, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a delayed hit-skip report from a caller at a truck center near Parkwest Drive. The caller reports a vehicle incident that occurred yesterday on I-670 westbound at US-33 involving a gray Nissan Rogue and a described vehicle. The caller’s current vehicle is a 2025 Kia Telluride in the parking lot.
Tools stolen from two vehicles at hotel parking lot
Break-In
Westbelt Dr, Columbus, OH 43228
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported theft from vehicles at a hotel on Westbelt Drive, where two vehicles were broken into and over $4,000 in tools were stolen. The caller and a coworker were waiting outside with the affected vehicles.
People going through clothing in school parking lot
Suspicious Activity
Georgian Dr, Columbus, OH 43228
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to an elementary school on Georgian Drive for a report of a man and a woman walking around the parking lot and going through boxes of clothing. The school reportedly had no children there at the time.
Suspicious pair going through clothing at school
Suspicious Activity
Georgian Dr, Columbus, OH 43228
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a man and woman acting strangely and going through boxes of clothing in the parking lot of an elementary school on Georgian Drive, with no children present.
People going through clothing boxes at school lot
Suspicious Activity
Georgian Dr, Columbus, OH 43228
As discussed during the dispatch call, suspicious people were reported walking around the parking lot at Georgian Heights Elementary School near Georgian Drive. The caller said they were going through boxes of clothing and do not appear to have children at the school.
Person reported ill at Big Tree Drive in Columbus
Medical Emergency
Big Tree Dr, Columbus, OH 43223
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched for a possible ill person near Big Tree Drive in Columbus, with cross streets Buffalo Creek Court and Elliott Court.
Person ill near Victory Drive, Columbus
Medical Emergency
Victory Ct, Columbus, OH 43231
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 3 was dispatched to a possible ill person at a location on Victory Drive near Buffalo Creek Court and Helicopter Court in Columbus, Ohio.
