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Emergency Incidents
Person swinging large object at pedestrians
Assault Report
S High St, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance near James and Loveland involving three people on the side of the street. One person was reportedly swinging a large object, possibly a weapon, at others. A later update described a man walking toward the group, and the caller was a passerby with no callback number provided.
Person swinging large hammer at three people
Assault Report
James Rd & E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43227
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible assault near James Road and East Livingston Avenue in Columbus, where three people were reportedly involved and one man was described as swinging a large hammer toward them.
Fire alarm at Central Ohio Behavioral Health
Fire
W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43223
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm at a behavioral health facility on West Broad Street near Clarendon Avenue and Midland Avenue.
Person reported ill at New Albany Rehabilitation Center apartment
Medical Emergency
Thompson Rd, Columbus, OH 43230
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 29 was dispatched to a rehabilitation center on Thompson Road near Albany Chase and Sedgwick Road for a possible ill person in an apartment unit.
Disabled gray car on I-315 near North Broadway
Traffic
N Broadway, Columbus, OH 43214
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible disabled gray Honda or Mazda off to the right on northbound I-315 south of North Broadway, not drivable.
Noise complaint over loud music at apartment
Disturbance
Watermark Dr, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported loud music and possible party at an apartment near Watermark Drive in Columbus, with the noise coming from a room next door.
Personal assist call near Liriope Street
Medical Emergency
Liriope St, Columbus, OH 43110
As discussed during the dispatch call, an engine was dispatched to a possible personal assist call near Liriope Street and Maple Spice Avenue in Columbus, Ohio.
Driver refuses sobriety testing at traffic stop
Substance Use
Gorham Dr, Columbus, OH 43223
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Lechner and Gorham involving a vehicle with a reported license plate. The driver reportedly refused field sobriety tests and a breath test, indicating a possible alcohol-related violation.
Disabled truck crash blocks lane on I-71 southbound
Traffic
I-270, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible disabled Penske rental truck on southbound I-71 just south of I-270, with construction cones blocking the left lane. A caller in a white Toyota Camry was following the situation.
Fire service call on Dehner Drive
Fire
Dehner Dr, Columbus, OH 43227
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units, including Ladder 23, were dispatched to a possible fire service incident near Dehner Drive by Shamrock Drive and Bostwick Road in Columbus.
Fire service run on Daner Drive in Columbus
Fire
Daner Rd, Columbus, OH 43213
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched for a possible fire service run near Daner Drive in Columbus, with Ladder 23 assigned to respond.
Construction cones blocking lane on Olentangy River Road
Road Closure
Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, units report a possible road hazard on Olentangy River Road, where construction cones appear to be blocking the left lane.
Injured person at National Church Residences Columbus
Medical Emergency
E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43227
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible injured person at a church-run residence on East Livingston Avenue near Byrd Avenue and Arnett Road.
Injured person reported at National Church Residences
Medical Emergency
E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43227
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a possible injured person at a senior residence on East Livingston Avenue in Columbus, with Medic 21 assigned to respond.
Disabled rental truck after highway construction crash
Traffic
I-270, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a disabled Penske rental truck on southbound I-71 just south of I-270 in Columbus, apparently after hitting construction cones or a wall. Cones were blocking the left lane, and a caller in a white Toyota Camry was following the truck.
Traffic stop at Parsons and Durwin
Traffic
Durwin Ave, Columbus, OH 43207
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reports a possible traffic stop or contact near Parsons and Durwin in Columbus involving a vehicle with an Ohio license plate.
Traffic stop at business on Busch Boulevard
Traffic
Busch Blvd, Columbus, OH 43229
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near Busch Boulevard involving a white 2018 GMC truck and a black 2025 Honda. The officer indicated there was a subject in the car and ran the vehicle and license information.
Person reported ill near Wedgewood Drive
Medical Emergency
Wedgewood Dr, Columbus, OH 43228
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS and a medic were dispatched to a possible ill person near Wedgewood Drive by Briggs Road and Eakin Road in Columbus.
Person with chest pain near Iuka Avenue in Columbus
Medical Emergency
Iuka Ave D, Columbus, OH 43201
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched for a possible chest pain incident at an apartment near Iuka Avenue and East Woodruff Avenue in Columbus.
Alarm reported at business park in Columbus
Break-In
Business Park Dr, Columbus, OH 43204
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible alarm at a business park in Columbus, with no vehicles reported in the area.
