Crime & Safety Report for 206 N High St, Columbus Grove, OH 45830

Fire

07/16/2026 10:28 PM

Rd Q, Columbus Grove, OH 45830

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible fire at a rural residence near Road Q after smoke alarms began sounding and the caller reported being outside. The alarms later stopped and the request was canceled, but units still planned to check the residence.

Missing Person

07/16/2026 10:28 PM

W Cross St, Columbus Grove, OH 45830

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers in the Grove area were searching for a missing woman, checking doors at a local high school, an athletic facility, and an apartment. During the search, a possible fire was reported at an officer’s residence after smoke alarms sounded but was later canceled when the alarms stopped. Separately, a caller reported an older gray SUV acting suspiciously in a trailer court and deputies planned to check the area.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 08:45 PM

Hall Ave, Columbus Grove, OH 45830

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a possible suspicious vehicle check on Hall Avenue. A vehicle with a specific license plate was found unoccupied and noted at that location.

Missing Person

07/16/2026 08:42 PM

W Sycamore St b8, Columbus Grove, OH 45830

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are responding to a report of a missing 13-year-old girl near West Sycamore Street in Columbus Grove. Fire and EMS units have been asked to stage nearby while the search is underway.

Missing Person

07/16/2026 08:29 PM

W Sycamore St, Columbus Grove, OH 45830

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch audio describes deputies assisting family members searching for a missing 13‑year‑old girl who reportedly left from the Old Farm Village area. Officers speak with the girl’s mother and siblings at a nearby apartment and coordinate with relatives driving around the area to continue looking for the juvenile.