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Emergency Incidents
Person experiencing difficulty breathing in Columbus
Medical Emergency
Canterbury Way, Columbus, OH 43213
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic and engine units were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving difficulty breathing near Canterbury Way in Columbus.
Fire alarm near Kingshill Drive in Columbus
Fire
Kingshill Dr, Columbus, OH 43229
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine and ladder units were dispatched to a possible fire alarm at a building near Kings Hill Drive and Urban Drive in Columbus.
Dispute over denied service at Groves Road business
Other Incidents
Groves Rd, Columbus, OH 43232
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible dispute between a caller and a business over service denial at a suite on Groves Road in Columbus.
Baby left alone in car near St. Mark
Medical Emergency
Neil Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a baby left unattended in a vehicle near St. Mark in Columbus. Dispatch advised no units were immediately available.
Two-vehicle crash on North High Street
Traffic
N High St, Columbus, OH 43214
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible crash involving an SUV and an unknown sedan near North High Street in Columbus.
Person with difficulty breathing at Lockbourne Green Apartments
Medical Emergency
Lockbourne Rd, Columbus, OH 43207
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible breathing problem at an apartment in the Lockbourne Green Apartments complex on Lockbourne Road near Smith Road and Lockhurst Road.
Person ill near Arcadia Street in Columbus
Medical Emergency
E Arcadia Ave, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible ill person near Arcadia Street by Wall Lane and Town Market Lane West in Columbus, Ohio.
Disabled vehicle with flat tire on I-270 north
Traffic
Easton Way, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, a vehicle with a flat tire was reported disabled on I-270 north just south of the Easton Way exit. The service patrol could not loosen the lug nuts, and a tow truck was sent to assist.
Vehicle crash with person trapped on Tuttle Road
Traffic
Frantz Rd & Tuttle Rd, Columbus, OH 43016
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible vehicle accident with a reported extrication near Tuttle Road and Frantz Road in Columbus.
Person suspected of stroke at Columbus apartment
Medical Emergency
W Lane Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible stroke at an apartment in a building near West Lane Avenue in Columbus.
Officer attempts to contact daughter at residence
Other Non-Crime Event
Kimberly Pkwy N, Columbus, OH 43232
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a residence on Kimberly Parkway North in Columbus for a possible welfare check involving a person’s daughter.
Fire alarm at Blackburn House on West Woodruff
Fire
W Woodruff Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm at Blackburn House near West Woodruff Avenue and the cross streets of Tuttle Park Place and College Road in Columbus.
Person injured in fall near northwest court apartments
Medical Emergency
Northwest Ct C, Columbus, OH 43212
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible injury from a fall at an apartment on Northwest Court in Columbus, with Medic 25 dispatched to the scene.
Medical alarm triggered at apartment in Columbus
Medical Emergency
E Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH 43229
As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency was reported at an apartment near East Dublin Granville Road and North Meadows Boulevard, with Medic 806 dispatched to the scene.
Shots reported near Ward Road address
Weapons
Ward Rd, Columbus, OH 43224
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of possible gunshots heard to the northwest near Ward Road in Clinton Township. A caller said they heard about seven shots from their location.
Man threatens suicide and harm to pets in apartment
Domestic Dispute
W Broad St Unit 428, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, caller reported her boyfriend (name withheld) texted threats to kill himself via carbon monoxide poisoning and also threatened a murder-suicide if she broke up with him, saying he would start with their dogs.
Dorm fire alarm caused by burnt food
Fire
W Woodruff Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a fire alarm at a building near West Woodruff Avenue in Columbus. The alarm panel indicated smoke on the second floor in a specific room. Responders reported the alarm was caused by burnt food and cleared the fire department from the scene.
Person reportedly holding son at gunpoint in home
Weapons
E 15th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible high-risk incident near East 15th Avenue in Columbus, where a caller reported that a friend of the caller’s son was holding the son at gunpoint and said to be holding him hostage. The information was described as secondhand.
Man with handgun taking photos at Burger King
Weapons
Gemini Pl, Columbus, OH 43240
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a report of a man in a (description withheld) and (description withheld) holding a (description withheld) and taking selfies with it in the parking lot between a fast food restaurant and a retail store near Gemini Place in Columbus. The caller reported no threats were made and did not want to be contacted.
Crash on I-670 near Cleveland Avenue
Traffic
Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic described a crash on I-670 west of Cleveland Avenue on the northern loop. Both vehicles were reported on the right shoulder while crews worked to reopen the lane, and later traffic was reported flowing with all lanes open.