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Emergency Incidents
Person with difficulty breathing near Floral Circle South in Columbus
Medical Emergency
Floral Cir S, Columbus, OH 43228
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an apartment on Floral Circle South near Norton Road in Columbus for a possible high-priority medical emergency involving difficulty breathing.
Person having a seizure near North 4th Street in Columbus
Medical Emergency
N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43201
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a possible seizure near North 4th Street and the area of East 13th Avenue and East 14th Avenue in Columbus, Ohio.
People checking vehicles near North Broadway
Suspicious Activity
W N Broadway & Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43214
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received reports of a gray or silver Ford Escape with people checking vehicles near Olentangy River Road and North Broadway. Another caller reported a man in a (description withheld) and (description withheld) holding a woman outside, with no weapons seen.
Person reported ill near Olde Bailey Way
Medical Emergency
Olde Bailey Way, Columbus, OH 43213
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible ill person near Olde Bailey Way by Barclay Place West and Barclay Place East in Columbus.
Driver reportedly brake-checking other vehicles
Traffic
W N Broadway & Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43214
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a gray or silver Ford Escape possibly brake-checking other vehicles while traveling northbound near Olentangy River Road and West North Broadway in Columbus.
Alarm at St Clair home found to be unfounded
Break-In
St Clair Ave, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible alarm call at a residence on St Clair Avenue in Columbus. The resident reported no problems, and units later reported the situation was under control.
Car on its side on 161 west of 270, no injuries
Traffic
OH-161, Columbus, OH 43230
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a possible traffic crash on SR-161 near I-270, where a vehicle is reported on its side with occupants apparently uninjured.
Person uses tools to enter home at Johnstown Road
Suspicious Activity
Johnstown Rd, Columbus, OH 43219
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible unlawful entry at a residence near Johnstown Road by Cassady and Switzer. A caller watching security cameras reported a man in a (description withheld) and (description withheld) who appeared to use bolt cutters on a gate lock and a drill on the front door. The situation was discussed as a possible civil or eviction-related dispute rather than a confirmed burglary.
Crashes on I-270 ramp and OH-161 near Columbus
Traffic
OH-161, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports two separate traffic incidents involving I-270 and SR-161 near Columbus, with units splitting to respond to the possible crash on the eastbound 161 ramp.
Dispute over access to property on Johnstown Road
Break-In
Johnstown Rd, Columbus, OH 43219
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible breaking and entering at a property near Johnstown Road and Cassady Avenue. A caller watching a security camera reported a man using bolt cutters on a gate lock and a drill on a front door. Later information suggested the situation may involve a dispute and eviction rather than a burglary.
Two crashes reported on I-270 near Route 161
Traffic
I-270, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports two possible separate traffic incidents on the freeway, one on 270 northbound near 161 eastbound and another on 161.
Person reported ill near Olde Bailey Way in Columbus
Medical Emergency
Olde Bailey Way, Columbus, OH 43213
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to an ill person at a location near Olde Bailey Way by Barclay Place West and Barclay Place East. A separate high-speed vehicle accident with entrapment was also reported on I-270 northbound near state route 161.
Vehicle overturns on highway bend near I-270
Traffic
OH-161, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic hazard near I-270 northbound and SR 161, where a vehicle apparently went around a bend eastbound and flipped over to the westbound side of the highway.
Crash reported on highway near state route 161
Traffic
OH-161, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible vehicle incident on I-270 northbound near SR-161 eastbound, where a vehicle apparently flipped to the westbound side of the highway.
Men reportedly attempt unlawful eviction
Suspicious Activity
Maxwell Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to an apartment on Maxwell Avenue in Columbus for a reported dispute where two men outside allegedly tried to evict the caller, who said they did not work for the apartment complex.
Truck and motorcycle crash in parking lot
Traffic
E 5th Ave & N Yearling Rd, Columbus, OH 43219
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic crash involving a truck and a motorcycle near Fifth Avenue and Yearling Road. Both vehicles reportedly moved into a nearby gas station lot, and no injuries were apparent.
Truck and motorcycle crash at Fifth and Yearling
Traffic
S Yearling Rd, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible crash between a truck and a motorcycle near Fifth and Yearling, with both vehicles pulled into a nearby gas station lot and no apparent injuries reported by a passerby.
Person injured in fall near S High Street, Columbus
Medical Emergency
S High St, Columbus, OH 43207
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a location near South High Street in Columbus for a possible medical emergency involving a person injured in a fall near Osage Street and Hinkle Avenue.
Multi-vehicle crash on State Route 161 near I-270
Traffic
I-270, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible multi-vehicle crash on 161 eastbound just east of I-270 in Columbus, with vehicles in the inside lanes. A unit initially stopped with two uninvolved vehicles and then attempted to turn around to reach the crash scene from the inside lanes of I-270 southbound.
Person injured in fall near South High Street, Columbus
Medical Emergency
S High St, Columbus, OH 43207
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a possible injury after a reported fall near South High Street and Hosack Street in Columbus.
