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Emergency Incidents
Garage break-in reported on Ferris Road
Break-In
Ferris Rd, Columbus, OH 43224
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary or trespassing at a home near Ferris Road, where a caller reported people looking into windows overnight and a possible break-in to the garage. A backyard floodlight was reportedly going on and off, and the people were associated with a black pickup and a black car parked at the rear of the residence.
Teen assaulted in parking lot on West Broad Street
Assault Report
W Broad St, Columbus, OH 432042643
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports an assault in a parking lot on West Broad St involving a 14-year-old girl who was reportedly beaten by another teen and then left the area (last seen walking on/along West Broad; exact direction unclear). The suspect was reportedly out of the area.
Teen injured in reported assault near W Broad St
Assault Report
W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43204
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested for a report of a teen girl (name withheld) who was reportedly assaulted in a parking lot near W Broad St at Buckeye Ranch about 15 minutes prior. She was described with a bloody face and reportedly walked off eastbound on W Broad St; dispatch advised the suspect was reportedly being held in an office.
Vehicle blocking driveway on Reinhard Avenue
Traffic
Reinhard Ave, Columbus, OH 43206
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible vehicle complaint near Reinhard Avenue involving a maroon Buick Rendezvous reportedly still blocking the caller’s driveway.
Person injured at Tenabo Avenue and cross streets
Medical Emergency
Tenabo Ave, Columbus, OH 43231
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched for a possible injured person near Tenabo Avenue by Ponderosa Drive and Oliver Street in Columbus, Ohio.
Person injured at Tenabo Avenue in Columbus
Medical Emergency
Tenabo Ave, Columbus, OH 43231
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving an injured person near Tenabo Avenue by Ponderosa Drive and Oliver Street.
Water flow alarm near Williams Road
Fire
Williams Rd, Columbus, OH 43207
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible water flow alarm at a building near Williams Road by Groveport Road and Valley Crossing Road in Columbus.
Vehicle crash with extrication on I-670 eastbound
Traffic
I-670, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible vehicle crash with extrication on I-670 eastbound near mile marker 1 in Columbus.
Car hits guardrail on I-670 eastbound
Traffic
I-670, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible single-vehicle crash on I-670 eastbound near mile marker 1, where a white car struck a guardrail and the driver reportedly left the area toward Grandview Avenue. The driver said he was fine, and the report appears to come from a passerby.
Ellsworth Avenue closed southbound at Livingston
Road Closure
Ellsworth Ave & E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43205
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a road closure on Ellsworth Avenue at Livingston, with traffic controlled to go one way southbound.
ConRAC entrance closed for semi truck maneuver
Road Closure
International Gateway, Columbus, OH 43219
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers report a possible traffic hazard at the ConRAC entrance, where a semi truck is attempting to back up and the entrance is temporarily closed.
Water flow alarm near Williams Road
Fire
Williams Rd, Columbus, OH 43207
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible water flow alarm at a building near Williams Road by Roseport Road and Valley Crossing Road in Columbus.
School bus sideswipes SUV, no injuries reported
Traffic
Tea Party Pl, Columbus, OH 43207
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible traffic crash near Tea Party Place in Columbus, where a school bus sideswiped a maroon Kia Sorento. Six children were on the bus and no injuries were reported.
Man with hammer reported on Town Street
Suspicious Activity
Hawkes Ave, Columbus, OH 43222
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious man near Hawkes Avenue in Columbus. The man was described as wearing a (description withheld), (description withheld), and (description withheld) and carrying a hammer while walking westbound on Town Street. Additional units were requested to circulate the area due to the caller’s concern for public safety.
Multi-car crash on State Route 161 westbound
Traffic
Little Turtle Way, Columbus, OH 43081
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a vehicle accident on State Route 161 westbound near Little Turtle Way, where cars had moderate damage and one car remained occupied. A separate crash detector report was also noted near East Dublin Granville Road and Ponderosa Drive.
Person carrying hammer near Avondale Elementary
Suspicious Activity
W Town St, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a possible suspicious person near Avondale Elementary on West Town Street. The person was described as wearing a (description withheld), (description withheld) covering, and (description withheld), and was reportedly walking westbound on Town Street while carrying a hammer. The caller expressed concern for the person’s welfare.
Possible break-in reported near Sullivant Avenue in Columbus
Break-In
Sullivant Ave, Columbus, OH 43223
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary at a property on Sullivant Avenue after a caller reported wires cut and a door open. The caller was waiting in a black Dodge Ram in the rear of the property.
Injured person reported near South Hague and Harris avenues
Medical Emergency
Sullivant Ave, Columbus, OH 43204
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible injured person near South Hague Avenue and South Harris Avenue, with a Family Dollar store and Sullivant Avenue mentioned as nearby locations. A medic unit is dispatched on an EMS channel.
Search for woman last seen on Fulton Street
Missing Person
Fulton St, Columbus, OH 43227
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check for a woman last reported heading westbound on Fulton Street. They checked Children’s Hospital, an urgent care entrance, and nearby locations, including a pizza restaurant, to see if she had arrived there. Staff at the hospital reported she was not present and agreed to call if she showed up.
Welfare check for unreachable truck driver
Missing Person
N High St, Columbus, OH 43201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a welfare check at a grocery store parking lot on North High Street for a man reportedly in a gray semi truck without a trailer who has been unreachable since early morning.
