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Emergency Incidents
Interstate 70 reopens after earlier shutdown
Road Closure
I-70, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible roadway shutdown on Interstate 70 near Columbus, with a unit reporting that the freeway is being reopened.
Children left at school, welfare check requested
Welfare Check
Hawkes Ave, Columbus, OH 43222
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a school on Hawksway Avenue for a possible welfare issue involving two young siblings who were not picked up after school and whose mother was out of town.
Children not picked up from elementary school
Missing Person
Hawkes Ave, Columbus, OH 43222
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible welfare concern at a school on Hawkes Avenue after a secretary reported that two young siblings were not picked up and their mother was out of town. The grandfather at home was unable to drive, and officers later reported no answer at the door.
Water flow alarm at Planet Fitness on Soldano Boulevard
Fire
Soldano Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43228
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a possible water flow alarm at a fitness business on Soldano Boulevard near West Broad Street and North Wilson Road.
Welfare check on three children in custody dispute
Missing Person
Buckeye Cir, Columbus, OH 43217
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were asked to conduct a welfare check on three young children near Buckeye Circle after a caller reported they had not been seen since their mother returned from their father’s residence, amid an ongoing custody dispute.
Fire alarm near Ethel Road in Columbus
Fire
Ethel Ave, Columbus, OH 43219
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm at a building on Ethel Road near East Howard Road and Rodger Road in Columbus.
Water flow alarm on Capilano Boulevard
Fire
Soldano Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43228
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible water flow alarm near Capilano Boulevard by West Broad Street and North Wilson Road in Columbus.
Welfare check on three children amid custody dispute
Missing Person
Buckeye Cir, Columbus, OH 43217
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were sent to check on three young girls near Buckeye Circle in Columbus after a caller reported not seeing them since the mother returned and mentioned an ongoing custody dispute with the father.
Fire alarm at Echo Road residence
Fire
Echo Rd, Columbus, OH 43230
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm at a building near Echo Road by East Howard Road and Rider Road.
Supervised process service near Fountain Lane apartment
Other Incidents
Fountain Ln F, Columbus, OH 43232
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to provide supervision for a process service at an apartment on Fountain Lane in Columbus. The person involved was reported to be not friendly toward law enforcement based on a prior issue.
Officer checks suspicious vehicle by cell tower
Suspicious Activity
Columbus, OH 43229
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer in Columbus is checking a possible construction or maintenance vehicle with a temporary Ohio license plate parked beside a cell tower. The vehicle’s logos and markings appear to have been spray-painted out, and the officer is checking the tower area for anyone present.
Boyfriend accused of threatening woman with a gun
Domestic Dispute
S Southampton Ave, Columbus, OH 43204
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible domestic dispute near South Southampton Avenue after a neighbor reported that a woman said her boyfriend threatened her with a firearm. The man reportedly remained inside the home while officers spoke with the woman and attempted to contact him.
Ex-boyfriend with active warrants driving near home
Domestic Dispute
Merganser Run Dr, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a complaint at an apartment complex near Merganser Run Drive, where a caller reported her ex-boyfriend with active warrants was driving around the area in a navy blue Tesla. The suspect was described as an adult male, and dispatch later confirmed his warrants were still active.
Person suffering from back pain near Mink Drive
Medical Emergency
Mink St, Columbus, OH 43203
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible back pain incident at an apartment on Mink Drive near East Seventh Avenue and North James Road in Columbus.
Person reports back pain near Mink Drive in Columbus
Medical Emergency
Mink St, Columbus, OH 43203
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to an apartment on Mink Drive near East Seventh Avenue and North James Road in Columbus for a possible back pain medical emergency.
Medical alarm at apartment on North School Road
Medical Emergency
Sullivant Ave, Columbus, OH 43228
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible medical alarm at an apartment on North School Road near Maryland Avenue and Rural Avenue.
Medical alarm reported at apartment on North School Road
Medical Emergency
Sullivant Ave, Columbus, OH 43228
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical alarm at an apartment on North School Road near Maryland Avenue and Rural Avenue.
Fire alarm at Quality Inn and Suites hotel
Fire
Vantage Dr, Columbus, OH 43235
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm at a hotel on Vantage Drive near Hutchinson Avenue and Sancus Boulevard in Columbus.
Fire alarm at hotel on Vantage Drive
Fire
Vantage Dr, Columbus, OH 43235
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported fire alarm at a hotel on Vantage Drive near Hutchinson Avenue. A separate report mentioned a possible injured person at an apartment on Allegheny Avenue.
Injured person reported at Allegheny Avenue apartment
Medical Emergency
Allegheny Ave C, Columbus, OH 43209
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched to an apartment near Allegheny Avenue and North School Road for a reported injured person. Additional medical and fire units were also sent to a separate medical alarm at an apartment on North School Road.