Crime & Safety Report for 3050 Washington St, Columbus, IN 47201

Stolen Vehicle

07/16/2026 08:08 PM

25th St, Columbus, IN 47203

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to assist city police at a Walmart on Merchant Mile for a possible attempted car theft. A suspect reportedly tried to steal a car, fled eastbound on foot, and was later reported to be detained and sitting down.

Missing Person

07/16/2026 01:56 PM

Mill Race Park, 50 Carl Miske Drive, Columbus, IN 47201

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of possible overdue kayakers on the White River. They reportedly launched from Mill Race Park and were expected to finish near an access site west of Brownstown around midday, but their vehicle was still at the access point when checked by an officer.

Fire

07/14/2026 07:33 PM

Illinois Ave, Columbus, IN 47201

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible fire after smoke was reported coming from a vent at a youth services building on Illinois Avenue. Police were also sent to the scene, and an officer later reported finding an open door at the location.

Weapons

07/14/2026 02:29 PM

16th St & Pearl St, Columbus, IN 47201

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a shots fired incident near 16th Street and Pearl Street. A unit is reported to be out with a suspected person; a unit location is also referenced as 8th Street and Warner Street.

Weapons

07/12/2026 08:31 PM

N U.S Hwy 31, Columbus, IN 47201

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a caller near North U.S. Highway 31 who reported hearing something hit her home and then seeing a yellow splatter-like substance on the outside of the house.