Man detained near Martin Luther King Library for smoking substance, Columbus OH
Drugs ViolationA man was found smoking an unknown substance near the staff door of the Martin Luther King Library. Earlier, he had set trash on fire. Officers are detaining the individual nearby.
Audio|Source: Columbus Police Dispatch - Citywide
00:45
Transcript:
00:00
971 he took this 49A[1] in front of the Martin Luther King Library, near East Long, male outside the staff door, smoking 49A.
00:10
Because earlier he was setting trash on fire.
00:12
Under.
00:13
Okay, perfect, heavy there.
00:14
171, is there an apartment number?
00:17
Apartment 3033. Hi, (name withheld).
00:18
Okay, good back.
00:19
We're taking into custody in the back.
00:21
Hi, copy. Can you have a 23[2]-so-quick. I copy.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
49A: Likely refers to drug-related activity (suspected narcotics violation)
[2]
23: Possibly refers to 'contact' or 'report' with clerks, but context unclear
Disclaimer:
This was transcribed by AI and may contain errors. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
Near E Long St, Columbus, OH 43203
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
