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Emergency Incidents
Suspicious occupied vehicle in alley off Stewart Ave
Suspicious Activity
Stewart Ave, Columbus, OH 43206
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were directed to an alley between Stewart Ave and Siebert (between 17th and 18th) for a suspicious vehicle reported occupied and running behind a building near Stewart Ave. Later traffic indicates officers had the registered owner and were transporting him to another district location.
Suspicious vehicle linked to prior squatters report
Suspicious Activity
Renwood Pl, Columbus, OH 43211
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible trespassing or squatter issue near Renwood Place. A caller reported a black sedan that had returned after previous removals and said they were waiting nearby in a white SUV.
Police stop running vehicle on Highland Street
Traffic
Highland St, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers on Highland Street conducted a traffic stop involving a vehicle with a specific license plate. The vehicle was reported to be running, but it was unclear if anyone was inside.
Neighbors report harassment near Cherry Glen
Disturbance
Cherry Creek Pkwy N & Cherry Glen Dr, Columbus, OH 43228
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible harassment complaint from neighbors near Cherry Glen Drive and Cherry Creek North in Columbus.
Person injured in fall on Willowcrest Drive in Columbus
Medical Emergency
Willowcrest Dr, Columbus, OH 43229
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units are dispatched to a possible injury from a fall near Willowcrest Drive by Arbor Hill Drive and Balsam Ridge Road in Columbus.
Person harassing pedestrians on High Street
Disturbance
N High St, Columbus, OH 43201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were advised of a possible disorderly person near North High Street and the nearby bus station. The person was described as a man in a (description withheld), (description withheld), and (description withheld) who was acting erratically, walking up and down the street, and reportedly harassing people. He had earlier entered a workplace and appeared confused.
Robbery after assault in vehicle on East 5th Avenue
Robbery Report
E 5th Ave, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported assault and robbery on East 5th Avenue in Columbus involving a man in a black truck with a trailer. The caller reported being choked, a fight, being kicked out of the vehicle, and then having money taken. The suspect may have left the area in a vehicle with a trailer.
Ambulance transports female patient to Ohio State Hospital despite diversion
Medical Emergency
W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 321 reported traveling to a state hospital despite diversion for a possible medical issue involving an established female patient, with a Delaware 152 update noted.
Unattended backpack reported on Baxter Lane
Suspicious Activity
International Gateway, Columbus, OH 43219
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible suspicious unattended backpack on Baxter Lane near a nearby business.
Assault and robbery reported on East Fifth Avenue
Robbery Report
E 5th Ave, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible robbery and assault on East Fifth Avenue involving a suspect in a black truck with a trailer who allegedly choked the caller, removed them from the vehicle, and took their money.
Driver reportedly tries to ram caller’s vehicle
Traffic
Parsons Ave & Hanford St, Columbus, OH 43206
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a report of a possible reckless driver in a gold Toyota 4Runner near Parsons Avenue and Hanford Street. The caller said the vehicle was following them, tried to hit them, and nearly hit another car before heading southbound.
Woman reports assault by friend near East Fifth Avenue
Domestic Dispute
E 5th Ave, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a call from a distressed woman near East Fifth Avenue in Columbus who said she needed police. She was reportedly behind an old gas station, and additional information indicated a friend had beaten her and her special-needs brother. No suspect name or description was provided.
Two-car crash on SR-104 at Lockbourne Road
Traffic
Lockbourne Rd, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, a two-vehicle crash was reported on SR-104 westbound near Lockbourne Road involving a black BMW SUV and a dark gray Ford Fusion. The people involved were reportedly arguing while exchanging information.
Argument between people at McCoy Park
Disturbance
McCoy Park, 600 Stimmel Rd, Columbus, OH 43223
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible disturbance at McCoy Park, where people were reportedly arguing and the situation was confusing.
Domestic disturbance reported on North Southampton
Domestic Dispute
N Southampton Ave, Columbus, OH 43204
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible domestic dispute outside a building near North Southampton Avenue across from Valley View. A caller reported her boyfriend had gotten into a vehicle and then went inside a nearby building. No weapons were reported, and officers were advised they could not cancel the response.
Suspicious black SUV reported near Hall and Marci
Suspicious Activity
Marci Way, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious black GMC SUV, possibly an Acadia, last seen traveling eastbound on Hall near 800 North and Marci Way. The caller, also in a black SUV, reported the vehicle and its direction of travel.
Man with history of knife threats at Isabel Avenue
Assault Report
Isabel Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible domestic disturbance near Isabel Avenue involving a man who reportedly used knives and threatened his roommate. De-escalation guidance was provided to responding units.
Minor crash with driver refusing to share details
Traffic
Waterstone Ct, Columbus, OH 43235
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported property damage crash on Waterstone Court involving a white Mercedes van and the caller’s vehicle, where the van driver is reportedly refusing to exchange information.
Person requests transport to treatment center
Other Non-Crime Event
S Ohio Ave & Elliott Aly, Columbus, OH 43205
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller near South Ohio Avenue and Elliott Avenue requested transport to the Maryhaven Engagement Center after a van reportedly broke down. Units were with the caller during the request.
Transport request to engagement center
Other Non-Crime Event
Elliott Ave, Columbus, OH 43204
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to assist a person near Ohio and Elliott in Columbus who needed transport to the Maryhaven Engagement Center after a ROWE van was reported down.
