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Emergency Incidents
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.
Single-car crash near East Fulton Street
Traffic
E Fulton St, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, a single vehicle reportedly lost control and crashed near East Fulton Street in Columbus, with the driver seeking a tow truck for the damaged car.
Fire alarm at West Mound Street apartment
Fire
W Mound St, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible fire alarm at an apartment on West Mound Avenue in Columbus, with Engine 3 and Ladder 2 responding.
Reported domestic violence suspect shows up at Hawthorne Academy
Domestic Dispute
Snouffer Rd Suite D, Columbus, OH 43235
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report at Hawthorne Academy ((number withheld) Sawmill Road) that a caller’s friend and her two children were in his vehicle when the woman’s husband arrived, and the caller said the husband was not supposed to be there. The caller also reported the husband had previously tried to kill/seriously harm the woman on Saturday and she went to the hospital.
Domestic dispute over missing money at residence
Domestic Dispute
Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible domestic dispute over missing money between a caller and an ex-boyfriend at a residence near Cleveland Avenue in Columbus.
Alarm at plumbing and heating shop on Joyce Avenue
Break-In
Joyce Ave, Columbus, OH 43219
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglary alarm at a plumbing and heating business on Joyce Avenue in Columbus.
Alarm at plumbing and heating shop on Joyce Avenue
Break-In
Joyce Ave, Columbus, OH 43219
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglary alarm at a plumbing and heating business near Joyce Avenue in Columbus.
Person experiencing chest pain at Kroger on North High Street
Medical Emergency
N High St, Columbus, OH 43214
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic and engine units were dispatched to a Kroger store near North High Street in Columbus for a possible chest pain medical emergency.
Unconscious person found at Palmetto St and S Richardson Ave
Medical Emergency
Palmetto St & S Richardson Ave, Columbus, OH 43204
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible unconscious person near Palmetto Street and South Richardson Avenue in Columbus.
Vehicle released to driver after traffic stop
Traffic
Karl Rd, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a possible custody-related traffic stop on the east side of Karl Road in Columbus, where the vehicle was released to the driver.
