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Emergency Incidents
Pedestrian trying to cross westbound freeway
Traffic
Hilliard Rome Rd, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible high-risk pedestrian hazard on I-70 westbound near Hilliard Rome Road, where a man was reportedly trying to cross the freeway from north to south.
Female patient transported to hospital from 111 S Grant Ave
Medical Emergency
S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible medical transport of a female patient from a facility near Grant Avenue, with the same beginning and ending mileage reported.
Two vehicles collide at Olde Irish Dr and S Galloway Rd
Traffic
Olde Irish Dr, Columbus, OH 43119
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible traffic crash near Olde Irish Dr and S Galloway Rd involving a black Jeep and a black Toyota, with a caller reporting that their father was in the Toyota.
Person threatens to hang self during therapy session
Medical Emergency
Taylor Station Rd, Columbus, OH 43213
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to a therapy office on Taylor Station Road in Columbus for a possible suicidal person who reportedly mentioned plans to harm himself, including hanging, during a therapy session.
Power transformer blows near restaurant on Morse Road
Fire
Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43229
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel were requested to assist with a transformer problem near a restaurant on Morris Road by Morse Road. Crews were checking whether Morris Road might need to be shut down.
Missing person report on Marbella Drive
Missing Person
Marbella Pl, Columbus, OH 43219
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible missing person or detective-related call near Marbella Drive in Columbus, Ohio.
Welfare check for possible dementia patient at home
Medical Emergency
S Highland Ave, Columbus, OH 43223
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a location on South Highland Avenue for a welfare check on a person who may have dementia, based on a report from a caller. The same vehicle and address had reportedly been checked by other units earlier in the day and the previous day.
Three-vehicle crash on I-71 north near Hudson
Traffic
I-71, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible non-blocking three-vehicle crash on I-71 north near Hudson, on the right shoulder, and a service patrol unit is asked to check the scene.
Reckless wrong-way driver nearly hits school bus
Traffic
Fremont St & S Westgate Ave, Columbus, OH 43204
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were alerted to a reckless/wrong-way driver in a black Honda Ridgeline, initially reported near Fremont St and S Westgate Ave, that nearly hit a school bus. Driver was described as a short Hispanic male wearing a blue jean jacket and blue jeans; later updates indicated the vehicle continued wrong-way and was reported near Burgess, Wicklow, Wayne, and Sheridan.
Reckless driver reported on West Broad Street
Traffic
W Broad St & N Westgate Ave, Columbus, OH 43204
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible reckless driver in a white Chevy Blazer near West Broad Street and Northwest Gate Avenue, reportedly running red lights and cutting other vehicles off.
Drivers reported running red lights and wrong way
Traffic
W Broad St & N Westgate Ave, Columbus, OH 43204
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of a white Chevy Blazer running red lights and cutting off other drivers near West Broad Street and Northwest Gates Avenue. A separate caller reported a black Honda Ridgeline driving the wrong way and erratically through nearby streets, including areas near Burgess, Wayne, Wickliffe, and Sheridan.
Three-vehicle crash on I-71 at East Hudson
Traffic
E Hudson St, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic incident on I-71 northbound near East Hudson Street, with three vehicles pulled off to the right-hand side of the roadway.
Man threatens to harm roommates and landlord
Assault Report
McGuffey Rd, Columbus, OH 43211
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a residence on McGuffey Road after a case manager reported that a client was on the phone making threats to hurt his roommates and landlord. The caller provided a description of the man, including his approximate age and physical characteristics.
Fraud report at Forest Elm Court residence
Fraud Report
Forest Elm Ct, Columbus, OH 43229
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible fraud report near Forest Elm Court in Columbus, with a request for a Haitian Creole language line.
Caller reports attempted vehicle theft
Stolen Vehicle
W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43212
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller at a location on West Tenth Avenue in Columbus wants to speak with an officer about a possible attempted vehicle theft that happened a few days earlier.
Bicycle rider flees traffic stop on Hall Road
Traffic
Hall Rd, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer near Hall Road in Columbus had contact with a reported bicycle traffic violator who then left the area. The officer requested to be added to and then cleared from the run.
Caller reports mother pushed him at Fox Ridge home
Domestic Dispute
Fox Ridge St, Columbus, OH 43228
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible domestic disturbance at a YMCA near Fox Ridge Street in Columbus after a male caller reported his mother pushed him and then hung up. Radio traffic later indicated the residence was clear.
Report of mother pushing son at YMCA
Domestic Dispute
Fox Ridge St, Columbus, OH 43228
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check a possible family disturbance at the YMCA at 600 Fox Ridge (near Cherry Creek North and Fox Ridge Court) after a male caller reported his mother pushed him and then hung up while confirming the address. A callback went to voicemail.
