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Emergency Incidents
Dump truck and Jeep crash on Johnstown Road
Traffic
Johnstown Rd, Columbus, OH 43219
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible traffic crash involving a dump truck and a Jeep that is partially blocking the roadway near Johnstown Road in Columbus.
Dump truck and jeep blocking Johnstown Road
Traffic
Johnstown Rd, Columbus, OH 43219
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible traffic incident near Johnstown Road in Columbus involving a dump truck and a Jeep partially blocking the roadway.
Truck with heavy smoke continues on Harrisburg Pike
Fire
Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43214
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a truck traveling southbound on Harrisburg Pike near Boudinot with very heavy smoke. Fire personnel apparently did not stop the vehicle because it was not actively on fire.
Child locked in vehicle at Southern Park Apartments
Medical Emergency
Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH 43220
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible child locked in a vehicle at an apartment complex on Bethel Road.
Traffic stop near East Broad Street, Columbus
Traffic
E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a possible traffic stop near East Broad Street in Columbus, with additional unit or badge identifiers mentioned over the radio.
Attempt to contact person at apartment in Columbus
Medical Emergency
E Town St, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to an apartment near East Town Street in Columbus to try to contact a person described as a possible 50.
Disabled vehicle partially blocking lane on OH-104
Traffic
OH-104, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a possible disabled vehicle partially blocking the right lane on westbound SR-104 between High Street and Groveport Road. A unit returned to try to get the vehicle moved after the direction was corrected during the call.
Person injured in fall near Lancia Lane
Medical Emergency
Lancia Ln, Columbus, OH 43119
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were dispatched to a possible fall injury near Lancia Lane by Chesterview Drive and Idella Drive in Columbus, Ohio.
Person having difficulty breathing near W Spring St in Columbus
Medical Emergency
W Spring St, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible breathing problem at a location on West Spring Street near Scioto Boulevard and West Street in Columbus.
High-risk juvenile missing from group home
Missing Person
E Fulton St, Columbus, OH 43205
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are responding to a high-risk missing juvenile report from a group home near E Fulton St in Columbus. The child (name withheld) reportedly left on foot and was last seen headed northbound toward/along Ohio Ave (possibly S Ohio Ave). Dispatch clarified this is a new missing report for today, not a continuation of yesterday’s case.
Medical alarm at Smiley's Corner crossing Woodsmill and Fishinger Mill Drive
Medical Emergency
Smiley's Corner, Columbus, OH 43026
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency at a location near Smiley's Corner, with cross streets Woodsmill Drive and Fishinger Mill Drive. Engine 30 is sent to respond.
Smoking dump truck on I-70 ramp in Columbus
Fire
I-70, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received reports of a dump truck smoking heavily near the I-70 and I-71 freeway ramps in Columbus. It was initially described as a possible vehicle fire, but it was later clarified that the truck was not on fire. A unit responded while patrol was canceled.
Dump truck with smoking brakes exits I-70 in Columbus
Fire
I-70, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers and fire crews tracked a reported dump truck with heavily smoking brakes on freeway ramps near I-71 northbound and I-70 eastbound. The truck was later seen exiting I-70 westbound onto Mound Street, where it was reported to be on the left shoulder and not fully on fire.
Woman reportedly trying to enter house on Karl Road
Break-In
Karl Rd, Columbus, OH 43229
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglary in progress at a home near Carle Road, where a woman in a (description withheld) and (description withheld) was reportedly trying to get inside through a window and between the back sliding door and window.
Medical alarm at Smiley's Corner responded by Engine 30
Medical Emergency
Smiley's Corner, Columbus, OH 43026
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported medical alarm at a business near Smiley's Corner by Wood Mill Drive and Fishinger Mill Drive. Responding units were later canceled after officers were with police getting the patient out.
False alarm at Fremont Avenue home
Fire
Fremont St, Columbus, OH 43204
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported fire alarm at a single-story building near Fremont Avenue and South Highland Avenue. Units investigated and determined it appeared to be a false alarm, and the scene was cleared.
Smoke from dump truck on I-70 ramp in Columbus
Fire
I-70, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received multiple reports of a dump truck on fire on the ramp from I-71 northbound to I-70 in Columbus. Later radio traffic indicated the truck was not actually on fire but was smoking heavily from the rear as it tried to exit the freeway.
Truck smoking heavily on I-71 to I-70 ramp
Fire
I-70, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a possible vehicle fire on the I-71 northbound to westbound I-70 ramp in Columbus. The truck was reported to be sitting on the ramp and appeared to be smoking heavily from its exhaust stack, but was not on fire.
Fire alarm at Fremont Avenue residence
Fire
Fremont St, Columbus, OH 43204
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm at a building near Fremont Avenue and the intersection with South Highland Avenue and Clarendon Avenue.
Vehicle fire on interstate ramp
Fire
I-70, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible vehicle fire near the ramp from I-71 northbound to I-70 eastbound in Columbus.