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Emergency Incidents
Suspicious vehicle at construction site on Westbourne
Break-In
Westbourne Ave, Columbus, OH 43213
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible trespass or burglary at an active construction site near Westbourne Avenue after an alarm company reported a black SUV with its lights off about 50 yards from the lot. A male suspect was reportedly seen about 30 minutes earlier and had left, possibly heading toward a nearby leasing complex.
Person experiencing chest pain at East Whittier Street
Medical Emergency
E Whittier St, Columbus, OH 43206
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible chest pain medical emergency near East Whittier Street and the 17th to 18th Street area in Columbus.
Suspicious person reported on Woodruff Avenue
Suspicious Activity
Schoenbaum Hall, W Woodruff Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were asked to check a suspicious person walking on the north sidewalk of Woodruff Avenue near Schoenbaum Hall. The person, described as wearing a black rain jacket with the hood up and (description withheld) and carrying a bag, was reportedly changing direction and the caller asked officers to make sure he was not trying to enter nearby buildings.
Person experiencing high-priority chest pain on Whittier Street
Medical Emergency
S 17th St & E Whittier St, Columbus, OH 43206
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible high-priority chest pain medical incident near East Whittier Street and South Seventeenth Street in Columbus.
Fire alarm activation on East Broad Street
Fire
E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43213
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm at a building near East Broad Street and the intersection of North Ashburton Road and North Everett Avenue. The call was later canceled by the company.
Fire alarm at East Broad Street business
Fire
E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43213
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible fire alarm at a building near East Broad Street in Columbus, with Engine 21 assigned to respond.
Person running in traffic on I-71 at 5th Avenue
Traffic
E 5th Ave, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, a passerby reported a man who got out of a black Toyota Camry parked on the shoulder of I-71 southbound near 5th Avenue and appeared to run around in the roadway area while others tried to stop him. Units were briefly assigned and then cleared.
Report of boyfriend assaulting woman at motel
Domestic Dispute
Harrisburg Pike, Columbus, OH 43223
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible domestic assault at a motel on Harrisburg Pike. A caller said her friend texted for help, stating that her boyfriend was putting hands on her. The boyfriend’s name and the room number were unknown, but he was described as a man wearing all black.
Elderly man walking in street with walker near Henderson Rd
Medical Emergency
W Henderson Rd & N High St, Columbus, OH 43214
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible elderly man walking eastbound in the street with a walker near Henderson Road and High Street, just west of Route 16.
Burglary alarm reported on Harrison Drive
Break-In
Harrison Dr, Columbus, OH 43204
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary alarm at a location near Harrison Drive in Columbus, with a south alarm activation noted.
Fire alarm at business on East Broad Street
Fire
E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43213
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm at a building near East Broad Street and North Ashburton Road in Columbus, with Engine 21 and Ladder 8 assigned to respond.
Burglary alarm with open garage door reported
Break-In
Harrington Dr, Columbus, OH 43229
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglary alarm at a residence on Harrington Drive in Columbus. A key holder was contacted and advised it would take about an hour and a half to arrive. Radio traffic indicated a garage door was open and an alarm was sounding, and the burglary alarm was later dropped.
Officers investigate suspicious vehicle report
Suspicious Activity
E Rich St, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report involving a vehicle that could not be located and a possible female last seen near Walnut and Grant. A male caller reportedly had a car parked behind a location on East Rich Street in Columbus, and officers continued to check the area.
Burglary alarm at business on Tennessee Avenue
Break-In
Grandview Ave, Columbus, OH 43212
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible general burglary alarm at a business on Tennessee Avenue, where a store was reportedly shut down.
Burglary alarm at Genessee Avenue residence
Break-In
Genessee Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible general burglary alarm at a business on Genevieve Avenue, with a later reference to a residence at a nearby address on Genesee Avenue.
Person needing assistance near Ruffin Drive
Medical Emergency
Ruffin Dr, Columbus, OH 43119
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel and an engine company were dispatched to a possible medical issue at a residence on Ruffin Drive near Belfair Drive and Summerville Drive in Columbus.
Person suffering from abdominal pain near Columbus
Medical Emergency
Bridgemore Dr, Columbus, OH 43232
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving abdominal pain near Bridgemore Drive and the intersection of New Village Road and Harrison Drive in Columbus.
Alarm activation at Burlington store on East Main
Break-In
E Main St, Columbus, OH 43213
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary alarm at a store on East Main Street in Columbus, involving a photoelectric beam alarm device.
Person having difficulty breathing at Atwood Terrace and East Hudson Street
Medical Emergency
Atwood Terrace & E Hudson St, Columbus, OH 43211
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to the area of Atwood Terrace and East Hudson Street in Columbus for a possible patient having difficulty breathing.
Female in manic state leaves home in Uber
Medical Emergency
Broken Arrow Rd, Columbus, OH 43230
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a welfare check request for a woman who appeared to be in a manic state and had been arguing with family before leaving a residence on Broken Arrow Drive in an Uber. The destination of the ride was unknown.
