Drone flies over police helicopter near Dodge Skate Park, Columbus OH


A drone flew over a police helicopter near Dodge Skate Park. The operator is believed to be southeast of the park. Police are seeking to contact the drone pilot due to safety concerns.
Audio|Source: Columbus Police Dispatch - Zone 5
00:43
Transcript:
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We just had a drone fly over top of us, over top of Dodge Skate Park.
00:05
It flew over top our helicopter.
00:07
Operator appears to be operating just southeast of the Dodge Skate Park.
00:12
I'm tracking on D-drone now.
00:14
We need somebody to respond.
00:16
We're dealing with a 10-3[1] now.
00:17
I copy. Do I have any units that can respond for a 10-3[1] for Toppers, Dodge Skate Park?
00:23
We're dealing with the 10-3[1] on Channel 3.
00:25
We advise we need somebody to make contact with that drone operator.
00:27
They're operating at a thousand feet right now, AGL.
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They just flew over top our helicopter while we're responding to the 10-3[1].
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-3: Stop transmitting
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Location mentioned:
Near Mc Dowell St, Columbus, OH 43215
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