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Emergency Incidents
Reckless passing by truck on Montezuma Street
Traffic
Montezuma St, Columbus, TX 78934
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near the (number withheld) block of Montezuma involving a white Buick. A separate report described a white-cab flatbed truck passing vehicles in the opposite lane and nearly causing collisions, then turning onto FM 3013 toward Warden County. The traffic stop was later cleared.
79-year-old woman falls, suffers head laceration in Columbus
Medical Emergency
North St, Columbus, TX 78934
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call in Columbus involving a 79-year-old woman who reportedly fell and suffered a head laceration near North Street. Austin County medic was notified to respond.
Reckless pickup reported on Highway 71 near Columbus
Traffic
FM109, Columbus, TX
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible reckless driver in a black four-door pickup truck on Highway 71 near Mark Road in the Columbus, Texas area. The vehicle reportedly left the roadway, made a U-turn near a river bridge, and was later stopped on Highway 109 after deputies located it.
Elderly man losing body control in Columbus home
Medical Emergency
Martin Luther King St, Columbus, TX 78934
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a location near Martin Luther King Street for a reported older man who was feeling sick and unable to control his body.
Medical alarm triggered near Walnut Street in Columbus
Medical Emergency
Walnut St, Columbus, TX 78934
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency from a mobile alarm located about 21 yards from a residence near Walnut Street, and medics are being paged to respond.
Tire reported in westbound lanes near Highway 71
Traffic
I-10, Columbus, TX
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible road hazard involving a tire in the westbound lanes near FM 600 and FM 695 before the Highway 71 entrance. A unit was advised and responded to check the area.
Brush pile fire near equipment on County Road 156
Fire
County Rd 156, Columbus, TX 78934
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a location near County Road 156 for a reported brush pile fire about 60 by 50 feet, with a skid steer nearby and a request to extinguish the control burn.
Disabled semi blocking part of eastbound lanes
Traffic
I-10, Columbus, TX
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a disabled semi truck partially blocking the eastbound lanes of a highway, with a caller noting that another vehicle had already run over one of the warning triangles placed on the road.
Trespass reported at vacant house on Walnut Street
Break-In
Walnut St, Columbus, TX 78934
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible criminal trespass at a vacant house near Walnut Street after a neighbor reported seeing two men inside and confronting them before they left. A license plate associated with a silver 2022 Chevy Trax was provided and checked.
Person breaking items and refusing to leave TLC
Disturbance
Montezuma St, Columbus, TX 78934
As discussed during the dispatch call, an employee at a business near Montezuma Street reported a possible disturbance, with a subject reportedly still breaking things and being asked to leave.
Patient threatens to harm staff to leave facility
Assault Report
Montezuma St, Columbus, TX 78934
As discussed during the dispatch call, staff at a TLC facility reported that a patient was threatening to hurt someone to get out, and a unit was requested to respond to assist.
Medic dispatched for patient unable to be moved up hill
Medical Emergency
Montezuma St, Columbus, TX 78934
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic Five is dispatched to a medical facility near Montezuma Street for a possible patient lift assist after nurses report they cannot roll the patient back up a hill.
Woman struck with baseball bat at home
Assault Report
Bowie St, Columbus, TX 78934
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible assault near Bowie Street in Columbus, Texas, where a woman was reportedly hit in the arm and face with a baseball bat.
Barn vandalized overnight at rural property
Property Damage
Tumlinson Rd, Columbus, TX 78934
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies are sent to a property on Tumlinson Road for a reported barn vandalism complaint. The complainant says someone damaged the barn overnight and does not know who was responsible.
Deputy meets complainant at lobby about fraud
Fraud Report
Walnut St, Columbus, TX 78934
As discussed during the dispatch call, a deputy was routed to the sheriff’s office lobby to speak with a complainant about a possible fraud issue.
Neighbors arguing over money at 4th Avenue home
Disturbance
4th Ave, Columbus, TX 78934
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible dispute between a man and a woman near 4th Avenue in Columbus, Texas, possibly involving money.
Disabled semi blocking lane on Colorado River bridge
Traffic
Colorado River Bridge, I-10, Columbus, TX 78934
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received reports of a disabled semi-truck partially blocking an eastbound lane on the Colorado River Bridge near a 7-Eleven. A second caller reported possible front-end damage and debris, suggesting the truck may have been involved in a motor vehicle crash, with the trailer still partially in the traffic lane.
Husband with Alzheimer’s reported missing near Charter Street
Missing Person
Charter St, Columbus, TX 78934
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies are responding to a reported missing person near Charter Street. The complainant reports her husband, who has Alzheimer’s and likes to walk, cannot be found. He was described as wearing a veterans cap, a blue shirt, and slacks, and as approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall and 130 pounds.
Welfare check conducted near Washington Street in Columbus
Medical Emergency
Washington St, Columbus, TX 78934
As discussed during the dispatch call, a deputy conducted a possible welfare check at a location near Washington Street in Columbus, Texas.
Officers check on 911 hang-up call at business
Suspicious Call
State Hwy 71, Columbus, TX 78934
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible 911 hang-up call near State Highway 71 South in Columbus, with no contact made with the caller.
