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Emergency Incidents
Vehicle dragging cone and blocking lane on I-70
Traffic
I-71, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic hazard on I-70 eastbound near the I-71 south exit, where a vehicle was dragging a cone with flashers on the shoulder and a white van was blocking the far right lane.
Neighbor dispute on Cartwright Lane
Disturbance
Cartwright Ln, Columbus, OH 43231
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible neighbor dispute near Cartwright Lane in Columbus, Ohio.
Vehicle blocking traffic on I-70 eastbound
Traffic
I-71, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible blocking vehicle creating a traffic hazard on I-70 eastbound near the I-71 south exit, with an Ohio license plate mentioned.
Behavioral health incident near Albert Avenue, Columbus
Medical Emergency
Albert Ave #1b, Columbus, OH 43224
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a possible behavioral health emergency at an apartment on Albert Avenue near Westerville Road and Bowman Avenue.
Reported building fire on East Capitol Street
Fire
E Capital St, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire near East Capitol Street and South Grant Avenue in Columbus, Ohio.
Trucks block lane on I-70 near I-71 ramp in Columbus
Traffic
I-71, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible traffic hazard on I-70 eastbound near the I-71 southbound ramp west of Children’s hospital, involving a red truck and a white box truck. The red truck reportedly continued southbound on I-71 with a cone dragging behind it, while the white vehicle remained in the roadway blocking the far right lane. The roadway was later reported open.
Help needed on I-470 westbound near mile marker 102
Traffic
I-70, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible traffic-related incident on I-470 westbound near mile marker 102, just west of Miller Avenue, with a request for help on the freeway.
Officers check group outside parking garage
Suspicious Activity
N Pearl St & E Lafayette St, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was sent to the intersection of North Pearl Street and East Lafayette Street to check on three people sitting on a corner in front of a parking garage, after a caller requested the officer stop by.
Person experiencing abdominal pain at South Remington Road
Medical Emergency
S Remington Rd, Columbus, OH 43209
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS and a medic unit were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving abdominal pain near South Remington Road and Astra Avenue in Columbus.
Apartment fire reported on East Capitol Street
Fire
E Capital St, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported fire at an apartment complex on East Capitol Street near South Grant Avenue and South Sixth Street. Multiple engines, ladders, medics, and battalion units were sent to the scene.
Domestic assault reported involving taser and possible weapon
Domestic Dispute
Broadmoor Ave, Columbus, OH 43213
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a reported domestic incident near Broadmoor Ave where a caller says her ex-boyfriend has a taser and is trying to choke her; caller also reports he may have another weapon (per radio code).
Fire alarm at Hamilton Elementary School
Fire
Rathmell Rd, Columbus, OH 43207
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a possible fire alarm at Hamilton Elementary School near Rathmell Road in Columbus.
Officer stops man on e-bike at Grant Farm
Traffic
Grant, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer initiated a possible traffic stop involving a man on an e-bike near Grant Farm in Columbus, Ohio.
Two vehicles crash at East Broad and Chris Perry Lane
Traffic
Chris Perry Ln & E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43213
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic crash at East Broad Street and Chris Perry Lane involving a silver truck and a sedan, with fire crews en route.
Vehicle crash at East Broad Street and Chris Perry Lane
Traffic
Chris Perry Ln & E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43213
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a vehicle accident at East Broad Street and Chris Perry Lane, with a possible extrication response.
Person experiencing difficulty breathing in Columbus
Medical Emergency
Mcvey Blvd W, Columbus, OH 43235
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving difficulty breathing near McVay Boulevard and nearby cross streets in Columbus.
Crash with person struggling to breathe
Traffic
Lazelle Rd E & Lazelle Rd, Columbus, OH 43235
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible crash near Lazelle Road and Lazelle Road East, where one caller screamed about an accident and another reported someone unable to breathe. Callers did not continue speaking with complaint takers.
Man reports assault by estranged wife at home
Domestic Dispute
E 15th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible domestic assault near East Fifteenth Avenue, where an estranged wife allegedly hit and shoved a man earlier that morning.
Person having seizure at Midland Avenue, Columbus
Medical Emergency
Midland Ave, Columbus, OH 43223
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS and a medic unit were dispatched to a possible seizure near Midland Avenue by Sullivant Avenue and Hope Place in Columbus.
Panic alarm at business on West Broad Street
Break-In
W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43222
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible commercial panic alarm at a business near West Broad Street in Columbus, with fire control units involved.
