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Emergency Incidents
Security reports trespassing woman at main library
Break-In
S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to the main library on South Grant Avenue for a reported female trespasser, with security reporting a woman on the second floor in the reading room area.
Unknown man refuses to leave caller’s garage
Disturbance
Dunbar Dr, Columbus, OH 43224
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible trespassing or disorderly person at a home on Dunbar Drive. An unknown man was reportedly in the caller’s garage, tried to enter the house claiming it was his home, and was refusing to leave while the caller remained locked inside.
Woman drinking on porch refuses to leave home
Disturbance
Birchtree Way, Columbus, OH 43232
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported trespassing and disorderly conduct situation near Birch Tree Way, where a woman in a green jacket was reportedly drinking on a front porch and refusing to leave. The caller indicated they would secure a firearm before officers arrived.
Person injured in fall at Carroll Rd apartment
Medical Emergency
Carroll Rd, Columbus, OH 43230
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible fall injury at an apartment on Carol Road near Sage Square West and Ferris Road in Columbus.
Man detained at board of elections in Columbus
Suspicious Activity
Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43229
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a possible safety check at the Board of Elections in Columbus, resulting in one male being detained in a patrol car while additional units responded to the location.
Report of child struck with belt near Bixby Woods Court
Domestic Dispute
Zachary Woods Ln, Columbus, OH 43232
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report from United Elementary regarding a student (name withheld) who arrived with a welt on her face and reported her mother hit her with a belt. A stepfather reportedly came to the school to pick her up. Officers were sent to a residence near Bixby Woods Court.
Caller reports daughter assaulted by bus aide
Assault Report
E Main St, Columbus, OH 43205
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were sent near East Main Street for a report that a daughter was assaulted on a bus this morning by the bus aide.
Disabled SUV blocking westbound left lane
Traffic
Kingshill Dr, Columbus, OH 43229
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to check a possible traffic hazard involving a black SUV with its lights on, blocking the westbound left lane near Morrison and Kingshill.
Officer conducts traffic stop on Cherry Street
Traffic
W Cherry St, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a possible traffic stop near Cherry Street in Columbus, Ohio.
Person having difficulty breathing in Columbus
Medical Emergency
Scioto Villa Ln, Columbus, OH 43207
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported high-priority breathing problem near Scioto Villa Lane and Parsons Avenue in Columbus.
Person experiencing abdominal pain in Columbus
Medical Emergency
River Trail Ct, Columbus, OH 43228
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible abdominal pain medical emergency near River Trail Court and Pine Trace Court in Columbus.
Woman stole candy and fled north on Harrison alley
Theft Report
Sullivant Ave, Columbus, OH 43204
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible shoplifting incident at a store on Sullivant Avenue, where a woman in all-black clothing allegedly stole candy and walked away northbound on Harrison in an alley.
Candy theft reported at Family Dollar store
Theft Report
Sullivant Ave, Columbus, OH 43204
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported shoplifting at a store on Sullivant Avenue. A woman in all-black clothing allegedly stole a large amount of candy and walked northbound on Harris in an alley. The incident was reported to be about half an hour old.
Person needing assistance near Avery Run Road
Medical Emergency
Avery Run Rd, Columbus, OH 43016
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel were dispatched to a possible personal assist call at a first-floor location near Avery Run Road and Mac Crossing Road in Columbus, Ohio.
Unclear 911 call and no answer near South Skidmore street
Suspicious Activity
S Skidmore St, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible suspicious 911 hang-up near South Skidmore Street after a male caller repeated the line twice, would not identify the emergency, and then hung up. An officer later reported no answer at the door and requested a callback attempt.
Welfare check after unclear emergency call
Suspicious Activity
S Skidmore St, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a possible welfare emergency near South Skidmore Street in Columbus after a male caller said help twice but would not explain the emergency and then hung up.
Officer assists with vehicle wheel change
Other Incidents
Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH 43240
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer requested to be marked on a possible service call involving a wheel change at a Valvoline auto shop on Polaris Parkway in Columbus.
Caller reports incident from Waffle House parking lot
Traffic
W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43204
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller waiting at a restaurant on West Broad Street in a white SUV reported a possible traffic-related incident that occurred near the I-70 and I-670 interchanges.
Additional incident record requested for address
Other Incidents
Worthington Forest Pl, Columbus, OH 43229
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer requested a possible incident number and run for a prior call at the same location on Worthington Forest Place in Columbus, Ohio.
Police respond to disturbance on Worthington Forest
Disturbance
Worthington Forest Pl, Columbus, OH 43229
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were dispatched to a possible disorderly conduct incident at an apartment complex on Worthington Forest Place in Columbus, Ohio.
