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Emergency Incidents
Person suspected of stroke at Columbus apartment
Medical Emergency
W Lane Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible stroke at an apartment in a building near West Lane Avenue in Columbus.
Officer attempts to contact daughter at residence
Other Non-Crime Event
Kimberly Pkwy N, Columbus, OH 43232
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a residence on Kimberly Parkway North in Columbus for a possible welfare check involving a person’s daughter.
Fire alarm at Blackburn House on West Woodruff
Fire
W Woodruff Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm at Blackburn House near West Woodruff Avenue and the cross streets of Tuttle Park Place and College Road in Columbus.
Person injured in fall near northwest court apartments
Medical Emergency
Northwest Ct C, Columbus, OH 43212
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible injury from a fall at an apartment on Northwest Court in Columbus, with Medic 25 dispatched to the scene.
Medical alarm triggered at apartment in Columbus
Medical Emergency
E Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH 43229
As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency was reported at an apartment near East Dublin Granville Road and North Meadows Boulevard, with Medic 806 dispatched to the scene.
Shots reported near Ward Road address
Weapons
Ward Rd, Columbus, OH 43224
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of possible gunshots heard to the northwest near Ward Road in Clinton Township. A caller said they heard about seven shots from their location.
Man threatens suicide and harm to pets in apartment
Domestic Dispute
W Broad St Unit 428, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, caller reported her boyfriend (name withheld) texted threats to kill himself via carbon monoxide poisoning and also threatened a murder-suicide if she broke up with him, saying he would start with their dogs.
Dorm fire alarm caused by burnt food
Fire
W Woodruff Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a fire alarm at a building near West Woodruff Avenue in Columbus. The alarm panel indicated smoke on the second floor in a specific room. Responders reported the alarm was caused by burnt food and cleared the fire department from the scene.
Person reportedly holding son at gunpoint in home
Weapons
E 15th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible high-risk incident near East 15th Avenue in Columbus, where a caller reported that a friend of the caller’s son was holding the son at gunpoint and said to be holding him hostage. The information was described as secondhand.
Man with handgun taking photos at Burger King
Weapons
Gemini Pl, Columbus, OH 43240
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a report of a man in a (description withheld) and (description withheld) holding a (description withheld) and taking selfies with it in the parking lot between a fast food restaurant and a retail store near Gemini Place in Columbus. The caller reported no threats were made and did not want to be contacted.
Crash on I-670 near Cleveland Avenue
Traffic
Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic described a crash on I-670 west of Cleveland Avenue on the northern loop. Both vehicles were reported on the right shoulder while crews worked to reopen the lane, and later traffic was reported flowing with all lanes open.
Family dispute and mental health concern reported
Domestic Dispute
Hemingway Ct, Columbus, OH 43232
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a possible family disturbance and mental health crisis near Hemingway Drive, where a caller reported an argument with her father, no plan or means to harm herself, and a diagnosis of depression. The caller also reported that her father put hands on her.
Crash with extrication on I-670 westbound
Traffic
I-670, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a vehicle accident with a possible extrication on I-670 westbound near mile marker 4 in Columbus, Ohio.
Person ill at Lockbourne Green Apartments in Columbus
Medical Emergency
Lockbourne Rd, Columbus, OH 43207
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a possible ill person at an apartment in the Lockbourne Green Apartments complex near Smith Road and Lockhurst Road.
Second alarm at vacant home under construction
Break-In
Stanley Ave, Columbus, OH 43206
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible second burglar alarm at a vacant property under construction near Stanley Avenue after the homeowner reports the alarm company has the wrong address on file.
Attempted $1,000 purchase with stolen credit card
Fraud Report
E 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible fraud attempt near East 5th Avenue in Columbus, where someone allegedly tried to use the caller’s credit card for $1,000. The caller arrived in a white Honda Accord.
Youths making a mess with Mentos and soda at grocery store
Disturbance
Georgesville Square Dr, Columbus, OH 43228
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a Kroger for a report of three to four juveniles (around 14) running through the store and using Mentos and Coke, making a mess.
Outside fire at Dairy Queen on Georgesville Square
Fire
Georgesville Square Dr, Columbus, OH 43228
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported outside fire at a Dairy Queen near Georgesville Square Drive and Holt Road in Columbus.
Person ill at Sheetz gas station on Johnstown Road
Medical Emergency
Johnstown Rd, Columbus, OH 43219
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible ill person at a gas station on Johnstown Road, with Medic 28 assigned to respond.
Weapons concern reported on Marsha Drive
Weapons
Marsha Dr, Columbus, OH 43207
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were advised of a raised incident near Marsha Drive involving a possible prior firearm reference. The reporting party was identified but did not need to be seen by officers.