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Emergency Incidents
Road closed eastbound for vehicle tow removal
Road Closure
Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers report a temporary closure of the eastbound lane on Cleveland Avenue while a vehicle is towed from the roadway. A unit is going to a nearby address on Cleveland Avenue to contact a witness.
Residential alarm at Oakwood Avenue home
Break-In
Oakwood Ave, Columbus, OH 43205
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible residential burglary alarm near Oakwood Avenue, across from Mount and McAllister. The front door alarm was activated, and an alarm company contact on site was unable to verify the situation.
Medical air transport arriving at Ohio State University ER
Medical Emergency
W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
As discussed during the dispatch call, air medical crew reports transporting a patient to the emergency department at a university medical center, using the lower helipad for landing.
Person reported near playground after crisis release
Suspicious Person
Westport Rd, Columbus, OH 43228
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check the area near a playground across from a residence on Westport Road after a caller reported a person who had recently left a crisis center and was seen nearby. The caller said she was not home and that children at the residence were scared.
Car crashes into construction site causing damage
Traffic
S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a vehicle crashed into a job site near South Grant Avenue in Columbus, causing property damage and leaving the car stuck in construction debris. Engine Two requested police and a wrecker, and the driver was to be transported to Grant.
Security detains suspects after attempted car theft
Stolen Vehicle
Reeb Ave, Columbus, OH 43207
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible attempted theft of a black Kia at the Reeb Center on Reeb Avenue. Security reportedly detained two people after suspects tried to steal the vehicle, fled on foot, and then returned. Officers and a helicopter were sent to check the area, but no one was seen outside.
Alarm reported near East 22nd Avenue
Break-In
E 22nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible keypad alarm activation at a location on East 22nd Avenue in Columbus.
Alarm reported at east 22nd avenue keypad unit
Break-In
E 22nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a possible alarm at a location on East 22nd Avenue involving a keypad unit.
Man reports stabbing by girlfriend at Family Dollar
Domestic Dispute
E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43213
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible stabbing at a Family Dollar store on East Broad Street. A male caller said his girlfriend stabbed him with a kitchen knife, apparently injuring his finger. Radio traffic also referenced a related address on Broadmoor with prior reports of arguing and an open line.
Stranded vehicle cleared from roadway on Groveport Rd
Traffic
Groveport Rd, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible stranded vehicle near Hamilton Road and Groveport Road in Columbus. An officer later reported getting the person or vehicle out of the roadway and continuing the response code two.
Woman ran in front of car near Overbrook and High
Disturbance
Overbrook Dr & N High St, Columbus, OH 43214
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a disorderly person near Brook and High, where a woman reportedly ran in front of a caller’s vehicle trying to make it stop while carrying a bottle, and was last seen heading east near a ravine.
Tire blocking far right lane on I-71 northbound
Traffic
I-71, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a tire in the middle of the far right lane on I-71 northbound near Cook Road, creating a possible road hazard.
Traffic stop on I-70 eastbound at I-670
Traffic
I-70, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop on I-70 eastbound near the I-670 interchange in Columbus, Ohio, involving a vehicle with a reported license plate.
Traffic crash involving Honda and gray sedan
Traffic
E Campus View Blvd, Columbus, OH 43235
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible traffic crash blocking the roadway near East Campus View Boulevard involving a Honda Accord and a gray sedan. The other vehicle was not located, and a possible license plate was later reported.
Dump truck blocking roadway near Demorest address
Traffic
Demorest Rd, Columbus, OH 43228
As discussed during the dispatch call, a bus garage reported a possible traffic hazard involving a dump truck back in the roadway near Demorest Road.
Attempted car theft at Reeb Center
Stolen Vehicle
Reeb Ave, Columbus, OH 43207
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible vehicle break-in or theft attempt at the Reeb Center, where two young males in masks and hoodies reportedly broke a vehicle window and tampered with the steering column before fleeing. A later caller reported that one suspect was caught and was still at the location.
Attempted car theft at Reeb Center parking lot
Stolen Vehicle
Reeb Ave, Columbus, OH 43207
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible attempted vehicle theft near Reeb Avenue and the Reeb Center. Multiple masked juveniles reportedly broke into a caller’s vehicle and fled when a coworker came outside. Another caller reported the suspects were still in the area, and one caller reportedly caught a suspect who was still at the scene trying to steal a car.
Person reported ill near Nashoba Avenue
Medical Emergency
Nashoba Ave, Columbus, OH 43223
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a possible ill person at a location on Nashoba Avenue in Columbus.
Person injured in fall at Wedgewood Drive apartment
Medical Emergency
Wedgewood Dr, Columbus, OH 43228
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel were dispatched to a possible fall injury at an apartment on Wedgewood Drive near Eakin Road and Sullivant Avenue in Columbus.
Person standing at edge of bridge over I-70 in Columbus
Medical Emergency
Hilliard Rome Rd, Columbus, OH 43228
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible welfare check for a man standing on the edge of a bridge over Interstate 70 near Hilliard Rome Road, facing the freeway with no vehicles around him.
