Man strips and pours gasoline on hands in public, Columbus OH


A man at near South Champion Avenue repeatedly took off his clothes in public and poured gasoline on his hands. He was behaving disruptively and posed a potential danger.
Audio|Source: Columbus Police Dispatch - Zone 5
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Transcript:
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we're starting for your 16 Beyond Champion if you've got a couple cars to go at them.
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I copy.
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Radio to 1111 and 112.
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Control. Disregard, 112.12.
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11. If I can't charge you put a 16B1[1] MCR 3 at near South Champion Avenue.
00:14
No black, make 50, no shirt, blue underwear, dark blue pants, keeps taking his clothes off and on, being a bit oppressive.
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We did receive another call saying he was pouring gasoline on his hands.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
16B1: Behavioral disturbance (possible disorderly conduct/mental health crisis)
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Location mentioned:
S Champion Ave, Columbus, OH
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