Traffic stop reveals possible invalid vehicle VIN, Berkeley CA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, police stopped a vehicle near Elmwood and Derby in Berkeley for a traffic check. The unit conducted vehicle registration, driver license, and VIN checks. The VIN returned as not on file and did not conform to standard vehicle identification formats.
Audio|Heard on: California Highway Patrol - Oakland
Listen to dispatch call
02:12
Transcript:
00:00
96177 Tom on a stop near Elmwood and Derby whenever you're ready.
00:10
Hey 6177 Tom near Elmwood and Derby with the 20.
00:21
Ninety-six 177 Tom.
00:24
Twenty is going to be Adam (number withheld).
00:28
Twenty-seven when ready.
00:35
Ninety-six 1707 Tom, I copy twenty-eight of Adam (number withheld).
00:41
Go ahead with the twenty-seven.
00:46
Nine 6177 Tom 27[1] is going to be Adam (number withheld).
00:56
Any 6177 Tom, I copy the 27[1] of Adam (number withheld).
01:03
Can you please ten nine the twenty-eight?
01:12
Ninety-six 177, uh, Tom.
01:15
Uh, black van is going to be nine.
01:19
Tom Mary Zebra King three one Victor (number withheld).
01:38
Six 177 Tom, I copy the VIN[2] as nine Tom Mary Zebra King three one Victor (number withheld).
01:55
Ninety 6177 Tom, hey friend.
02:04
Six 177 Tom, the VIN[2] returns record not on file.
02:09
Also states does not conform to VIN[2] standards.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
27: Driver license information check
[2]
VIN: Vehicle Identification Number
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Derby St, Berkeley, CA
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