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Emergency Incidents
Fire alarm near Edmonton Road in Columbus
Fire
Edmonton Rd, Columbus, OH 43229
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm activation near Edmonton Road and Manitoba Road in Columbus, with Engine 24 and Ladder 24 assigned to respond.
Group reported harassing people, one person threatens to shoot caller
Assault Report
E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a disorderly group near E Livingston Ave (north entrance). The group was reported smoking and harassing people, and one person reportedly threatened to shoot the caller, though no weapon was seen. The person making the threat was described as wearing a gray long-sleeve shirt, (description withheld), and a (description withheld), and was last headed toward Livingston.
Pedestrian walking in highway median near Dyer Lane
Traffic
Dyer Ln, Columbus, OH 43228
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers report a possible pedestrian hazard involving a man in a green shirt walking southbound in the median near Dyer Lane and approaching the Grove City jurisdiction.
Two men refuse to leave library entrance
Disturbance
S Hague Ave, Columbus, OH 43204
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible disorderly conduct incident at a library south entrance involving two males who were reportedly refusing to leave. One was described as wearing a black hoodie with diamonds and the other in a black hoodie and black pants.
Trash fire near railroad tracks at Livingston and Rose
Fire
Edmonton Rd, Columbus, OH 43229
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a reported fire alarm near Edenton Road by Venetoba Road and Charlton Court. Crews later reported a separate trash fire near railroad tracks and requested police assistance for a homeless person who had made concerning comments. The original fire alarm call was later canceled.
Friend reported missing from Faith Mission shelter
Missing Person
N Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a mission on North Grant Avenue in Columbus for a welfare check after a caller in the lobby requested a report on a friend who was last seen the previous week. The caller reportedly seemed off during the call.
Minor crash on I-270 West at Cleveland, no injuries
Traffic
I-270, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a minor, non-injury fender-bender on I-270 west near Cleveland. The vehicles apparently exchanged information and cleared the scene, and police were told they were not needed.
Person with difficulty breathing near Fisher Road
Medical Emergency
Fisher Rd, Columbus, OH 43204
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible breathing difficulty medical call near Fisher Road and Cuyahoga Avenue in Columbus.
Person experiencing difficulty breathing in apartment
Medical Emergency
E Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH 43231
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible breathing emergency at an apartment on East Dublin Granville Road near Northland Plaza Drive and Oak Knoll Drive.
Pedestrian walking in freeway median near Frank Road
Traffic
Frank Rd, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discussed a possible pedestrian hazard on the freeway near I-71 southbound by Frank Road, where a male was reportedly walking in the median toward the Grove City area.
Person suffering from hemorrhage at Indianola Avenue
Medical Emergency
Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel were dispatched to a possible hemorrhage at a location on Indianola Avenue near Euclid Avenue and East Eighth Avenue in Columbus.
Neighbor dispute involving man holding a gun
Weapons
Sullivant Ave, Columbus, OH 43228
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible dispute near Sullivant Avenue involving a caller and a neighbor, where a man was reportedly cutting down trees and had a gun in his hand.
Person experiencing chest pain near Foundation Drive
Medical Emergency
Foundation Dr, Columbus, OH 43211
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible high-priority chest pain medical emergency near Foundation Drive and the cross streets of Artane Place and Banchore Drive in Columbus.
Driver reports gun pointed during road rage incident
Weapons
Hilliard Rome Rd, Columbus, OH 43228
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a reported road rage incident at the Starbucks on Hilliard Road, where a caller said a man in a white Jeep SUV pulled a gun on him and then drove northbound. The caller was waiting at the scene in a gray Chrysler van.
Person experiencing difficulty breathing near East 13th Avenue
Medical Emergency
E 13th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving difficulty breathing near East 13th Avenue and Hamilton Avenue in Columbus.
Caller reports missing friend at Faith Mission lobby
Missing Person
N Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller at a mission lobby on North Grant Avenue requested to report a friend as missing, last seen the previous week. The call taker noted the conversation seemed unusual, including questions about how long it takes to declare a missing person dead.
Person suffering hemorrhage near Indianola Avenue in Columbus
Medical Emergency
Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched to a possible hemorrhage at a location near Indianola Avenue and Euclid Avenue in Columbus. A medic unit was later canceled and replaced by a crew from an engine company.
Person with difficulty breathing near East 13th Avenue
Medical Emergency
E 13th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving difficulty breathing near East 13th Avenue by Hamilton Avenue and Cleveland Avenue in Columbus.
Person ill near Rosemont Avenue in Columbus
Medical Emergency
Rosemont Ave, Columbus, OH 43223
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible ill person at a two-story house on Rosemont Avenue near Roland Drive and Brown Road.
Man with bag and holster reported at Ohio Union
Suspicious Activity
N High St, Columbus, OH 43210
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a complaint at the Ohio Union information desk about a middle-aged man who was reportedly making the caller uncomfortable. The man, described as wearing a black vest and associated with a boom box, was seen dropping a bag near the basement stairs and going toward the bathroom area. He was also reported to sometimes carry a holstered weapon and a bulletproof vest, though the holster was said to normally be empty.