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Emergency Incidents
Child lost after getting off at wrong bus stop
Missing Person
E Deshler Ave, Columbus, OH 43206
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a welfare check for a child who reportedly got off at the wrong bus stop near East Asher Avenue and may live on the other side of town, possibly near Astor Avenue. The child is described as wearing a (description withheld), (description withheld), and school uniform.
Wood block reported in middle lane on I-71 southbound
Traffic
I-70, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible traffic hazard on I-71 southbound near the I-70 split, with a 2x4 block in the middle lane.
Man causing disturbance on South Lane
Disturbance
South Ln, Columbus, OH 43206
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible violent disturbance near South Lane in Columbus involving an adult man reportedly throwing objects, yelling, and screaming. The situation appears to involve a mental health crisis.
Man overdosing on fentanyl at Walford Street home
Substance Use
Walford St, Columbus, OH 43224
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible male overdose involving fentanyl near Walford Street, with a unit requested to respond.
Children found inside vacant home on Forest Maple Ln
Break-In
Forest Maple Ln, Columbus, OH 43229
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a vacant location on Forest Maple Lane in Columbus for a possible trespass or burglary after a caller reported five to nine juveniles ages eight to ten inside with the back door open.
Person found unconscious at Walford Street in Columbus
Medical Emergency
Walford St, Columbus, OH 43224
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible unconscious person near Walford Street and the intersection with Lamarque Place and North Road Frontage Road in Columbus.
Disabled vehicle on I-270 south near Main Street
Traffic
Main St, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, a service patrol member reported a disabled or stopped vehicle on the right shoulder of southbound I-270 near Main Street and mile marker 40.8. The unit was told to disregard further response after checking the vehicle.
Person with difficulty breathing on Sandbury Boulevard
Medical Emergency
Sandbury Blvd, Columbus, OH 43235
As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency involving difficulty breathing was reported near Sandbury Boulevard and Sawbury Boulevard in Columbus, Ohio, with a medic unit dispatched.
Patient experiencing difficulty breathing at Sandbury Blvd
Medical Emergency
Sandbury Blvd, Columbus, OH 43235
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a location near Sandbury Boulevard in Columbus for a possible medical emergency involving a patient having difficulty breathing.
Person taken into custody on South Central Avenue
Other Incidents
S Central Ave, Columbus, OH 43223
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported having a person in custody near South Central Avenue in Columbus. The suspect was identified phonetically, but the underlying complaint was not stated.
Person experiencing difficulty breathing on Sandbury Boulevard
Medical Emergency
Sandbury Blvd, Columbus, OH 43235
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving difficulty breathing near Sandbury Boulevard and Sawbury Boulevard in Columbus, Ohio.
Man overdosing on fentanyl at Walford Street home
Substance Use
Walford St, Columbus, OH 43224
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to a location on Walford Street for a possible male fentanyl overdose.
Possible stroke incident at store on Polaris Parkway
Medical Emergency
Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH 43240
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible stroke at a store near Polaris Parkway by Saint Isidore Boulevard and Lyra Drive in Columbus.
Person harassing people at bus stop on High Street
Disturbance
N High St, Columbus, OH 43201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible harassment complaint at a bus stop near North High Street in Columbus, where a person in a (description withheld), (description withheld), and (description withheld) was allegedly harassing everyone around.
Possible stroke at Old Navy on Polaris Parkway
Medical Emergency
Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH 43240
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible stroke at a store near Polaris Parkway and Sancus Boulevard in Columbus.
Person harassing people at High Street bus stop
Disturbance
N High St, Columbus, OH 43201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible harassment or disorderly conduct complaint at a bus stop near North High Street, where a person in a black jacket, (description withheld), and (description withheld) was reportedly harassing people.
Ill person reported at Scottsdale Ave and Mercer St
Medical Emergency
Scottsdale Ave, Columbus, OH 43235
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible ill person near Scottsdale Avenue and Mercer Street.
Keys locked in van at North Recreation Center
Other Non-Crime Event
W Lane Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported vehicle lockout at the North Recreation Center near the clock tower involving a rec sports van with the keys locked inside.
People found inside vacant unit on Forest Maple Lane
Suspicious Activity
Forest Maple Ln, Columbus, OH 43229
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible vacant-unit disturbance near Forest Maple Lane, where a property manager reported five people, including several juveniles, inside a vacant unit with the back door wide open.
Single‑vehicle crash on I-670 westbound near Neil
Traffic
OH-315, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible crash on I-670 westbound near the 3rd/315 area, with one vehicle, reportedly a Chevy, on the left shoulder and EMS and fire units responding.
