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Emergency Incidents
Vehicle crash with extrication on Godown Road
Traffic
Godown Rd, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are responding to a possible vehicle accident with extrication near South James Road and Godown Road in Columbus, Ohio.
Fire response at James Road and Scottwood Road
Fire
James Rd & Scottwood Rd, Columbus, OH 43227
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire department units are en route to a possible fire-related call near the intersection of James Road and Scottwood Road.
Stopped delivery van on ramp shoulder
Traffic
OH-161, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a delivery van stopped on the right shoulder near the I-270 northbound to US-161 east ramp, in a potentially unsafe location. A tow or assistance unit is en route with an estimated arrival in about 30 minutes.
Delivery van stopped in dangerous shoulder location
Traffic
OH-161, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a delivery van stopped on the right shoulder near the I-270 northbound to SR-161 east ramp, creating a possible traffic hazard. A service unit is reportedly on the way with an estimated arrival in about 30 minutes.
Kitchen fire contained at nursing home
Fire
Obetz Rd, Columbus, OH 43207
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire at a single-story nursing home near Obetz Road in Columbus. Initial checks found no visible fire, but the situation was later reported as a fire in the kitchen and was contained by responding units without an evacuation.
Person down near Carl L Brown Sr Way in Columbus
Medical Emergency
Carl L Brown Senior Wy, Columbus, OH 43203
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a person down near Carl L Brown Senior Way, close to Hawthorne Avenue and Faily Hale Drive.
Person reported ill near Bremen Street and Pauline Avenue
Medical Emergency
Bremen St, Columbus, OH 43224
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched for a possible ill person near Bremen Street by Pauline Avenue and Dresden Street in Columbus.
Vehicle crash with extrication at Nosker House
Traffic
Nosker House, 124 W Woodruff Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a vehicle accident with extrication at Nosker House on West Woodruff Avenue.
Fire reported at Scioto Retirement Community
Fire
Obetz Rd, Columbus, OH 43207
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported fire at Scioto Retirement Community on Obetz Road near Roseland Drive, with multiple engines, ladders, a medic unit, rescue, and battalion units responding.
Medical alarm triggered at group home in Columbus
Medical Emergency
Noe Bixby Rd, Columbus, OH 43213
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical alarm at a group home on Noe Bixby Road near East Main Street and Park Plaza Drive.
Person reports severe chest pain at Winslow Drive
Medical Emergency
Winslow Dr, Columbus, OH 43207
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving chest pain near Winslow Drive and Haviland Drive in Columbus.
Person entered home through back door
Break-In
N Wheatland Ave, Columbus, OH 43204
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible unlawful entry at a location on North Wheatland Avenue in Columbus, where someone reportedly came in through the back door.
Patient transported to OSU Main hospital
Medical Emergency
W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
As discussed during the dispatch call, medics reported transporting one patient to OSU Main hospital.
Officers check on solicitors on Ruby Road
Suspicious Activity
Ruby Ave, Columbus, OH 43227
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a possible suspicious solicitation situation on Ruby Road, with additional cruisers requested to assist.
Patient transported to OSU Main Hospital
Medical Emergency
W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 3 reports transporting one patient with a possible medical issue to a hospital near West 10th Avenue in Columbus.
Police and helicopter search for suspect after shot fired
Weapons
E Sycamore St & Miller Ave, Columbus, OH 43206
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers and a helicopter are searching the alley east of Miller Avenue and East Sycamore Street after a shot was reported. The suspect reportedly ran into the alley and may be in nearby backyards. The suspect is described as wearing a short-sleeve (description withheld), (description withheld), very (description withheld), and gray socks.
Vehicle crash on Streamside Drive in Columbus
Traffic
Streamside Dr, Columbus, OH 43204
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a possible vehicle accident near Streamside Drive and nearby cross streets in Columbus.
Person injured in assault at North High Street store
Assault Report
N High St, Columbus, OH 43201
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a person injured in an apparent assault at a gas station on North High Street in Columbus, with a medic unit dispatched to the scene.
Shoes stolen from Famous Footwear on Kinnear Road
Theft Report
Kinnear Rd, Columbus, OH 43212
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported shoplifting at a shoe store on Kinnear Road, where a man in black clothing and an unknown woman reportedly took five pairs of shoes and left in a black Honda Civic that may be related to a stolen vehicle report.