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Emergency Incidents
Reckless driver reported on I-70 westbound
Traffic
I-70, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a gray Honda Civic driving recklessly on I-70 westbound near mile marker 110 in Columbus, reportedly speeding and passing other vehicles on the berm.
Vehicle crash on I-270 westbound at mile 22
Traffic
I-270, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible vehicle accident on Interstate 270 westbound near mile marker 22, with a medic unit and an engine responding for a possible extrication.
Police search for impaired driver near East 5th ramp
Substance Use
E 5th Ave, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are checking the area near the I-670 westbound East 5th Avenue ramp and nearby 5th and Nelson for a blue Chevy Equinox with a reportedly barely coherent driver, possibly heading toward a dealer’s house.
Vehicle crash at East Broad and North Napoleon
Traffic
N Napoleon Ave & E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43213
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible vehicle accident near East Broad Street and North Napoleon Avenue in Columbus, with a possible extrication response.
Vehicle crash at East Broad and North Napoleon
Traffic
N Napoleon Ave & E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43213
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible vehicle accident near East Broad Street and North Napoleon Avenue, with Medic 21 and Engine 21 responding for an extrication.
Abandoned semi blocking I-70 ramp at Miller Avenue
Traffic
Miller Ave, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported traffic hazard on the I-70 eastbound ramp to Miller Avenue, where a semi truck is abandoned diagonally across all lanes with no driver on scene.
Person has seizure at distribution center in Columbus
Medical Emergency
Morse Crossing, Columbus, OH 43219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible seizure at a distribution center near Morse Crossing and Easton Commons in Columbus, Ohio.
Vehicle on fire at Trabue Road intersection
Fire
Trabue Run Rd & Trabue Rd, Columbus, OH 43204
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported vehicle fire near Trabue Road and Trabue Run Road in Columbus.
Abandoned semi blocks all lanes on highway ramp
Traffic
Miller Ave, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported high-risk traffic hazard on the I-70 eastbound ramp from Miller Avenue, where a semi is abandoned diagonally across all lanes with no driver present.
Alarm reported at Lockbourne Road car wash
Break-In
Lockbourne Rd, Columbus, OH 43207
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a car wash near Lockbourne Road for a reported alarm. Security is reportedly with a woman and keeping her inside the business.
Vehicle crash at Millett Road and Roby Road West
Traffic
Roby Rd W, Columbus, OH 43110
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported vehicle crash with possible extrication at the intersection of Millett Road and Roby Road West in Columbus.
Teen experiencing manic episode at parking garage
Medical Emergency
Butterfly Gardens Dr, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible mental health crisis involving a juvenile patient at Butterfly Gardens, where the patient was reportedly walking around the first floor of a yellow garage and needed help getting to a hospital for a psychiatric evaluation. A separate report mentioned an abandoned semi blocking lanes on an eastbound ramp near Miller Avenue. Later radio traffic indicated that people at the scene said they did not need police help and officers were leaving.
Alarm reported at car wash on Lockbourne Road
Break-In
Lockbourne Rd, Columbus, OH 43207
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary alarm at a car wash on Lockbourne Road. Radio traffic indicates the alarm was reported from the business and units were asked to clear for a 402A call.
Woman throwing items and stealing from dollar store
Disturbance
Harrisburg Pike, Columbus, OH 43223
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a store on Harrisburg Pike for a reported shoplifting and trespassing incident. Staff reported a woman throwing items, stuffing merchandise into a bag, removing tags from clothes, and threatening staff and the manager while standing outside near a car.
Smoke investigation inside Farnsworth House
Fire
Farnsworth House, Columbus, OH 43219
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible smoke or odor issue inside a residence at Farnsworth House in Columbus.
Fire alarm near East Maynard Avenue
Fire
E Maynard Ave, Columbus, OH 43219
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm at a building near East Maynard Avenue and the intersection of Bancroft Street and Joyce Avenue.
Cardiac arrest reported near Berkeley Road
Medical Emergency
Berkeley Rd, Columbus, OH 43205
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible cardiac arrest near Berkeley Road in Columbus, Ohio.
Cardiac arrest near Berkeley Road in Columbus
Medical Emergency
Berkeley Rd, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported cardiac arrest near Berkeley Road and the intersection of Balt Street and Kent Street in Columbus, Ohio.
Person freed after loader overturns on Westerville Road
Traffic
Westerville Rd, Columbus, OH 43231
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units responded to a working vehicle extrication near Westerville Road in Columbus after a front-end loader overturned on its side with a possible person trapped inside. The situation was later reported contained and the extrication was completed.
Rescue incident at Ohio Mulch in Columbus, Ohio
Medical Emergency
Westerville Rd, Columbus, OH 43231
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical rescue at a business on Westerville Road near Westerville Woods Drive and French Park Drive in Columbus.
