Crime & Safety Report for 5522 River Birch Dr, Columbus, IN 47201

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.

Other Incidents

07/10/2026 08:04 AM

U.S 31 S, Elizabethtown, IN 47232

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies handled a possible citizen assist near a lot on South US 31 in Elizabethtown.

Traffic

07/02/2026 02:35 PM

County Rd 150 W, Columbus, IN 47201

As discussed during the dispatch call, law enforcement officers were dispatched to assist another unit at the site of a previous traffic crash near South County Road 150 West in Columbus. The other agency reported their unit was on scene and requested backup.

Theft Report

07/02/2026 05:35 AM

U.S 31 S, Columbus, IN 47201

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a report of a possible laptop theft from a guest room at a motel near South US 31 in Columbus. The suspect reportedly left heading south on US 31 in a white Chevy pickup truck.

Suspicious Activity

06/30/2026 09:30 AM

S Jonesville Rd, Columbus, IN 47201

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a suspicious small black car parked by a barn near the (number withheld) block of South Jonesville Road. Units from District 3 were sent to check the area.