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Emergency Incidents
Theft of items from parked car near Orton Hall
Theft Report
Orton Hall, Columbus, OH 43210
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a phone report of a possible theft from a caller’s car near the Orton Hall area in Columbus, Ohio. The caller was to be contacted back rather than sending units out immediately.
Person with head injury at West Weisheimer Road
Medical Emergency
W Weisheimer Rd, Columbus, OH 43214
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched for a possible head injury near West Weisheimer Road by Zeller Road and Rustic Bridge Road.
Fire alarm at campus union, units respond and clear
Fire
N High St, Columbus, OH 43210
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported audible fire alarm at a union building and requested fire department assistance. An officer in the area later canceled the fire department response. Radio traffic also mentioned a possible theft from a caller’s car, but the details were unclear.
Traffic stop at McDonald’s near Interstate 70
Traffic
Westbourne Ave, Columbus, OH 43213
As discussed during the dispatch call, a deputy conducted a traffic stop in the parking lot of a fast food restaurant near Interstate 70 and Westbourne Avenue involving a specific vehicle license plate.
Children blocking road and striking cars
Disturbance
S Napoleon Ave & Brentwood Rd, Columbus, OH 43213
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible disturbance near South Napoleon Avenue and Brentwood Road in Columbus, where a group of children were reportedly yelling and hitting cars, and one child was on top of a parked vehicle in the road.
Fire alarm reported near McGuffey Road in Columbus
Fire
McGuffey Rd, Columbus, OH 43211
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm at a building near McGuffey Road and the intersection with Briarwood Avenue and Genevieve Avenue in Columbus.
Person having difficulty breathing at Lev's pawn shop
Medical Emergency
E Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH 43229
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a pawn shop on East Dublin Granville Road near Maple Canyon Avenue and Spring Run Drive for a possible medical emergency involving difficulty breathing.
Woman reported for shoplifting at Dollar General
Theft Report
W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43222
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported shoplifting at a store on West Broad Street, where a woman in a (description withheld) and (description withheld) reportedly took a 12-pack of Coca-Cola and other items and left on foot.
Person with abdominal pain near Lawrence Drive
Medical Emergency
Lawrence Dr, Columbus, OH 43207
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched for a possible medical emergency involving abdominal pain at a location on Lawrence Drive near Lockbourne Road and Kelton Avenue, with Medic 14 assigned.
Carbon monoxide alarm at East Gates Street home
Fire
E Gates St, Columbus, OH 43206
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible carbon monoxide alarm at a residence near East Gates Street and the intersection with Berkeley Road and Fairwood Avenue in Columbus.
Unconscious person due to overdose at Sun Behavioral Health
Medical Emergency
E Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH 43229
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a behavioral health facility near East Dublin Granville Road for a possible unconscious overdose. Medic 101 and Engine 6 were assigned to respond.
Suspect in black Jeep with company golf cart
Theft Report
Chatford Square, Columbus, OH 43232
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible theft near Chatford Square involving a suspect in a black Jeep who reportedly had the caller’s company golf cart.
Injured person reported near Refugee Road in Columbus
Medical Emergency
Refugee Rd, Columbus, OH 43207
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a possible injured person near Refugee Road in Columbus, with cross streets including Lockbourne Road, Refugee Park, Armstead Drive, and Fuller's Way.
Minor hit-and-run crash near Northland Park
Traffic
Northland Park Ave & Tamarack Blvd, Columbus, OH 43229
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a hit-skip crash near Northland Park and Tamarack by a building and dog shelter. Both drivers were present, no injuries were reported, and the hit-skip driver returned to the scene. City units were notified and en route at the drivers’ request.
Person having seizure at Northtown Center on Morse Road
Medical Emergency
Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43229
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a possible seizure at a shopping center on Morse Road near Northtown Boulevard and Malin Street in Columbus.
Stolen phone tracked to Kroger on Parsons Avenue
Theft Report
Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43207
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a reported theft at a Kroger store on Parsons Avenue, where a caller says a stolen phone is being tracked to the eco-friendly ATM area.
Stolen phone tracked to store kiosk
Theft Report
Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43207
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible theft at a Kroger store on Parsons Avenue, where a caller is tracking a stolen phone to an ecoATM. The suspect or phone location is reported to be about two minutes away.
Second alarm with motion detected near Zimpfer Street
Break-In
Zimpfer St, Columbus, OH 43206
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible burglary alarm at a home on Zimpfer Street in Columbus. A later report indicated a living room motion alarm had activated, and units were asked to return to check the location again.
Two vehicles crash at James and Broad
Traffic
James Rd & E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43209
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible crash at James Road and East Broad Street involving a white truck and a red vehicle. The vehicles appear to have pulled into a nearby Family Dollar parking lot, and fire department personnel are on scene and have secured the area.
Person reported ill at Franklin Station Apartments
Medical Emergency
W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 10 was dispatched to an apartment at Franklin Station Apartments on West Broad Street in Columbus for a reported ill person near South Mill Street and South May Avenue.
