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Emergency Incidents
Traffic incident at Hudson and Indianola
Traffic
Indianola Ave & E Hudson St, Columbus, OH 43202
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discussed a possible traffic incident near Hudson and Indianola, and a car was asked if it was needed on scene.
Alarm at warehouse suites on Morrison Road
Break-In
Morrison Rd, Columbus, OH 43213
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary alarm at a business near Morrison Road in Columbus, involving suites in a warehouse area. A keyholder was expected to arrive in about 15 minutes in a dark green Toyota Crown.
Report of possible prowler at Park Street home
Suspicious Activity
Park St, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible suspicious person near the side of a house on Park Street in Columbus.
Wrong-way driver reported at Mound and Fulton
Traffic
Fulton St, Columbus, OH 43227
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible wrong-way driver near Mound and Fulton in Columbus, Ohio, involving a vehicle with a temporary license plate.
Wrong-way driver reported near Mound and Fulton
Traffic
Fulton St, Columbus, OH 43227
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible wrong-way driver near Mound and Fulton, with units responding to check the area and locate the vehicle.
No response at medical alarm, minor damage after entry
Medical Emergency
E 20th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
As discussed during the dispatch call, responders investigated a medical alarm at a home near East 20th Avenue in Columbus. After no one answered the door, they entered the residence, searched the house, and reported minor damage during entry. No patient contact was confirmed in the radio traffic.
Ammunition round(s) found at (number withheld) Pontiac Street homes
Weapons
Pontiac St, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to Pontiac Street in Columbus after a report of a round of ammunition found in a driveway on the north side of a house and another round found in the rear of a nearby home.
Suspicious person burying item near North Bank Park
Suspicious Activity
W Long St, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible suspicious person near North Bank Park on West Long Street. A caller reported a man in a (description withheld), (description withheld), and jeans who was reportedly burying something by the trees on a gated trail and then heading northbound.
Medical alarm triggered near east 20th avenue
Medical Emergency
E 20th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency at a location near East 20th Avenue by Cleveland Avenue and Gladstone Avenue, with Engine 18 assigned to respond.
Person having a seizure at home in Columbus, Ohio
Medical Emergency
Plumway Ct, Columbus, OH 43228
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a reported seizure at a residence near Plumway Court and Plumway Drive, with a possible COVID reference noted.
Suspicious truck activity at East Gay Street building
Suspicious Activity
E Gay St, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible suspicious activity complaint near East Gay Street involving people with a truck who were seen on the south side of a building and then moved to the west side.
Suspicious activity at vacant McGuffey Road house
Suspicious Activity
McGuffey Rd, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a vacant house on McGuffey Road in Columbus for a report of suspicious activity, including a car in the backyard and possible attempts to break in.
Caller reports man posing as officer to get her address
Suspicious Activity
W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43204
As discussed during the dispatch call, caller near W Broad St reported the child’s father is calling her and posing as a police officer to try to obtain her address. Dispatcher indicated they did not think a protection order was in place (status unclear).
Crash detector activation at Bethel and Sawmill
Traffic
Bethel Rd & Sawmill Rd, Columbus, OH 43220
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched for a possible vehicle extrication near Bethel Road and Sawmill Road in Columbus, Ohio, after an accident crash detector activation.
Home burglary and property damage reported
Break-In
Broad Meadows Blvd, Columbus, OH 43214
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported burglary at an apartment on Broadmeadows Boulevard, where a caller said someone broke in, stole a chicken, and trashed the residence. A male yelling was heard in the background, and officers were sent with a premise caution for another apartment in the same building.
Two men fighting in pool hall parking lot
Assault Report
N 4th St, Columbus, OH 43201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible fight between two men in the parking lot of a pool hall on North 4th Street in Columbus.
Person experiencing back pain at West Spring St and N Wall St
Medical Emergency
W Spring St & N Wall St, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to the area of West Spring Street and North Wall Street in Columbus for a possible medical call involving a patient with back pain.
Home burglary with chickens stolen and damage
Break-In
Broad Meadows Blvd, Columbus, OH 43214
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to an apartment on Broadmeadows Boulevard in Columbus for a reported burglary where someone allegedly broke in, stole chickens, and trashed the residence.
No crash found after iPhone alert on Bethel Road
Traffic
Bethel Rd & Sawmill Rd, Columbus, OH 43220
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers searched the eastbound lanes near Bethel Road and Sawmill Road for a possible vehicle crash after an iPhone crash notification came in, but they did not find any vehicles or additional calls. The radio traffic also included a separate report of a possible home break-in where chickens were reportedly stolen and the home was damaged, and a report of someone posing as a police officer trying to obtain an address.
Person feeling ill near Coghill Drive in Columbus
Medical Emergency
Coghill Dr, Columbus, OH 43229
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible ill person near Cog Hill Drive by Tamarack Boulevard and Dandridge Drive in Columbus.