Reckless driver reported on Highway 18 near hotel

Heard on: Algona Police and Fire

01:25

This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

00:00

Have a reckless vehicle complaint approaching GrandStay Hotel & Suites, eastbound on Highway 18.

00:06

Dark Chevy car, swerving all over the road, bouncing from the center line off the shoulder back on.

00:13

RP has had this car behind her since cylinder.

00:16

Says it sped up and slowed down several times behind her.

00:20

Not sure if it's possible 1055 or if they're texting and driving.

00:29

10-4.

00:36

55-22.

00:38

Vehicle just passed her, appears to be a younger female driver.

00:41

28 of Queen Paul John 766, (number withheld).

00:47

28 just came back to a gray 2011 Chevy Impala, registered to (name withheld) in Algona.

00:59

10-4.

01:06

55-22, Algona.

01:07

RP advised that the four-way stop sign, the gray car continued straight on Highway 18.

01:13

They're going to be in the right-hand lane.

01:15

The RP is telling they're following them.

01:22

Thor, I'm on the other side of town, but I'm getting there shortly.

2026-09-13 05:34 UTC

Traffic

US-18, Algona, IA 50511

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a reckless driving complaint near the GrandStay Hotel on eastbound Highway 18. A gray 2011 Chevy Impala was reportedly swerving across lanes, speeding up and slowing down, and continuing straight through a four-way stop. The reporting driver followed the vehicle and provided its license plate and registration information.