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Emergency Incidents
Vehicle stop linked to possible parole violation
Suspicious Activity
Cumberland Woods Dr, Columbus, OH 43219
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a vehicle contact near Cumberland Woods Drive in Columbus involving a temporary Ohio tag and a 2011 Mercedes, with a possible parole violation reported for a person associated with the vehicle.
Caller reports incident with blue vehicle on West Broad
Traffic
W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43223
As discussed during the dispatch call, police were requested to meet a caller near West Broad Street and the I-70 ramp about a possible incident involving a blue vehicle with no tag information. The caller planned to come out to meet officers in a nearby parking lot.
Fire alarm at Mithren Way residence
Fire
Mithran Wy, Columbus, OH 43228
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible fire alarm at a building near Mithren Way and the area of Pugel Place and Twin Creeks Drive in Columbus, Ohio.
Police checking on location of silver BMW
Stolen Vehicle
Maple Dr, Columbus, OH 43228
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to try contacting a man near Maple Drive in Columbus about his missing silver BMW, which was reportedly associated with a possible vehicle-related call on Briarwood.
Vehicle crash at East 5th Avenue and Rarig Avenue
Traffic
Rarig Ave & E 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible vehicle accident with extrication needs near East 5th Avenue and Rarig Avenue in Columbus.
Fire alarm at Mithran Way residence
Fire
Mithran Wy, Columbus, OH 43228
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm at a building near Mithrin Way by Tugal Place and Twin Creeks Drive in Columbus, Ohio, but the responding units were later canceled.
Crash closes ramp from I-70 east to I-71 north
Traffic
I-70 & I-71, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, crews are still working a traffic accident on the ramp from I-70 East to I-71 North, and the ramp remains closed.
Vehicle crash at East 5th Avenue and Rarig Avenue
Traffic
Rarig Ave & E 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible vehicle accident with extrication needs near East 5th Avenue and Rarig Avenue in Columbus, Ohio.
Suspicious person reported in apartment lobby
Suspicious Activity
N High St, Columbus, OH 43201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible suspicious person or trespassing complaint at a building on North High Street, where a man in a (description withheld), (description withheld), and (description withheld) was reportedly lingering in the lobby.
Ambush alarm at bank drive-up cash machine
Robbery Report
S High St, Columbus, OH 43207
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible robbery alarm at a bank drive-up ATM in the 3700 block of South High Street in Columbus.
Ill person reported at university hospital in Columbus
Medical Emergency
W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible ill person at a hospital on West Tenth Avenue in Columbus.
Possible two-car crash with trapped occupant on East 5th Ave
Traffic
Rarig Ave & E 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43219
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible two-vehicle crash near East 5th Avenue and Rarig Avenue. One person was reported trapped in a vehicle with apparent minor injuries, and fire personnel were requested to help extricate them. The crash was blocking East 5th Avenue, and the involved vehicle remained on scene after the associated person left.
Person reported ill outside hospital emergency entrance
Medical Emergency
W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a hospital on West 10th Avenue for a reported ill person outside the emergency room entrance. Additional units were assigned, and the call was reported to have come from a hospital nurse line. Radio traffic also referenced a separate vehicle accident near East 5th Avenue and Rarey Avenue and a fire alarm at a residence on Mithrin Way.
Driver reportedly waved handgun on I-71
Weapons
Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a person who reportedly waved a small handgun and then drove southbound on I-71 from the I-670 eastbound area, possibly in a white GMC.
Elevator emergency at Highview Boulevard
Other Non-Crime
Highview Blvd, Columbus, OH 43207
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible elevator emergency near Highview Boulevard and South High Street in Columbus.
Person with difficulty breathing at apartment on Lockbourne Rd
Medical Emergency
Lockbourne Rd, Columbus, OH 43207
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible breathing problem at an apartment on Lockbourne Road near Faber Avenue and Cobble Road.
Elevator emergency on Highview Boulevard
Other Non-Crime
Highview Blvd, Columbus, OH 43207
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible elevator emergency near Highview Boulevard and South High Street in Columbus.
Medical alarm at apartment in Seton Square Apartments
Medical Emergency
Drew Ave, Columbus, OH 43235
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical alarm at an apartment in the Seton Square complex near Drew Avenue in Columbus.
Reckless driver brake-checking cars on highway ramp
Traffic
OH-104, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a red Chevy Cobalt driving recklessly on the US 33 westbound ramp near State Route 104, reportedly brake-checking other vehicles and passing them before taking an exit.
Child reported missing near Afton Road in Columbus
Missing Person
Afton Rd, Columbus, OH 43221
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a report of a missing juvenile who reportedly walked away from a home near Afton Road toward Shattuck. The child is described as wearing a green camouflage hoodie and (description withheld) and is reported to have autism and (description withheld).
