Disclaimer
Information CrimeRadar provides is made available solely to protect the public. Using this information to harass, threaten, or harm anyone is prohibited. Information is provided by third parties and may have errors. We cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information. Location data may not be 100% accurate. Use extreme care and always verify information through official sources and exercise caution and judgment when using CrimeRadar. By clicking continue, I agree I have read and understand the above and agree to these terms and conditions.

False alarm triggered at Talbot Springs Elementary SchoolColumbia MD

Heads up:
This is auto-generated from real-time dispatch calls. Information may be inaccurate. Listen to the original audio and verify critical information using official agency releases.

audio iconFire & Arson
Basket Ring Rd, Columbia, MD 21045

According to the dispatch call, at Talbot Springs Elementary School, a fire alarm was triggered accidentally. The maintenance crew found the alarm activated but no suspicious activity was visible on security cameras. The situation was determined to be a false alarm and no emergency was found.

Audio|Heard on: Howard County Police, Fire and EMS
Listen to dispatch call
03:58
Transcript:
00:00
Street, 43, retract the cameras for Steven's Forrest.
00:02
They surprise that the maintenance crew was leading at 1101.
00:06
Coensides with the alarm.
00:12
1101, they shut the alarm and walk out.
00:19
Simple, then.
00:22
Over 10. Over 10.
00:28
You know that I click for cameras at a tablet screen?
00:36
We're going to check the cameras now. We're going to check the cameras now.
00:42
Careful, thank you.
00:48
2912, we're coming 23.
00:52
Tomor, if you visit the Chevrovo, one.
00:55
Time for, sorry.
00:57
All right.
01:02
Day 912, we're coming to 23.
01:05
No. Number.
01:06
Number 11, I'm putting a drone on the air.
01:14
Number.
01:19
Can 2-2-2-2-6 permit 2-5 respond?
01:25
29 southbound,
01:27
south of 108.
01:28
Accident injury is off at 2.20321.
01:35
Number 5-1, it's going to figure around 3.
01:39
That's right.
01:44
David 2-1 for an accident.
01:47
David 2-1.
01:52
29 southbound lap run away per vehicle is going to be a shaker 10 chryster 200 fire farmers also started for entries
02:10
We got another 911 call from the subject of near Normandy Woodst Drive.
02:14
This is a call that Baker Q1 was just out on, said she was 104.
02:18
She did state that her phone was broken and she held the power button too long.
02:23
She confirmed she's 10-4[1].
02:24
Did you want another response or can we cancel?
02:27
No, if we were out and she was 10-4[1], we canceled.
02:30
June 70-1-305 response, 61010-0-4, turnabout lean,
02:34
unit 9,
02:35
trouble breathing, off of 2, 23, 22.
02:38
10-4[1].
02:44
2222526 you're responding 29 south to just south of 108 it's going to be for an mc unknown on injuries
02:56
Not able to confirm injuries at this time.
02:59
Vehicle is going to be in the right-end middle lane.
03:03
It should be a Chrysler product, some type.
03:06
23-23. 2.0.2.2.2 vehicles, 29,000, pound, just alpha-108.
03:17
We're blocking lane, 2-0-3.
03:19
Pernister.
03:20
2-2-2-2-2-1 for a suspicious subject.
03:24
All right. Doing.
03:31
Hello, Brother Chevrolet, 9035, Baltimore National Pike.
03:35
To me for a subject that's trying to open car doors.
03:38
He's got a yellow hoodie and black pants.
03:40
23-24.
03:46
That were 10.
03:48
That was 10.
03:49
That was 10.
03:53
There was nothing suspicious seen on the cameras at Talbott Springs Elementary School.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment received; message understood; affirmative or OK.

Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.

Location mentioned:
Basket Ring Rd, Columbia, MD 21045

This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.

Correct
Incorrect

Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.

Share This Information

Recent Fire & Arson Incidents in Columbia, MD

Explore the dispatch alert map for more.