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.

Carbon monoxide detector alarm caused by battery changeColumbia MD

audio iconFire & Arson
Near Cross Creek Dr, Columbia, MD 21044

Emergency responders were dispatched to a home near Cross Creek Drive due to a carbon monoxide detector alarm. Upon arrival, it was found that the homeowner was changing the battery, and there was no actual emergency.

Audio|Source: Howard County Fire Dispatch
01:10
Transcript:
00:00
NJ101 Respond, 76, 76, near Cross Creek Dr, CO detector[1] activation.
00:06
Alpha 2, 4357.
00:08
Sergeant Narrow, we'll take that in place in 101.
00:10
Direct. It's 76-76 near Cross Creek Dr.
00:13
It's a CO detector[1].
00:14
The other company spoke to the homeowner who advised they were just changing the battery.
00:17
They also had a false alarm earlier in the night for burnt toast.
00:21
I missed to know that transmission.
00:28
He said they're changing the battery.
00:29
That's what they told the alarm company.
00:31
Okay, do they need help changing the matter or help resetting?
00:34
I'm unable to advise.
00:35
We were unable to make contact when we tried to reach the residents.
00:38
Okay, we'll hit that one.
00:39
Director. We're done on the near Cross Creek Dr call.
00:41
Midnight.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
CO detector: Carbon monoxide alarm activation/CO investigation

Disclaimer:
This was transcribed by AI and may contain errors. Please verify the information independently.

Location mentioned:
Near Cross Creek Dr, Columbia, MD 21044

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

Correct
Incorrect

Explore More on Columbia, MD Crime Map

Recent Fire & Arson Incidents in Columbia, MD

Explore the crime map for more.