Suspicious vehicle found running on Cedar Road, Crab Orchard WV
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Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers investigated a suspicious blue Pontiac parked and running near Cedar Road in Crab Orchard. The car appeared hot and had no keys, suggesting possible tampering. A man wearing camouflage clothing was seen nearby and said the car had overheated. A resident reported having a firearm but did not display it. Police confirmed the vehicle was not reported stolen.
Audio|Heard on: Raleigh County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
02:15
Transcript:
00:00
Copy section. One three seven control.
00:03
Go ahead.
00:05
So I've got a suspicious vehicle complaint.
00:06
It's going to be near Cedar Road and Crab Orchard.
00:10
Break.
00:15
They're advising that there was a blue Pontiac.
00:17
It's been parked in front of the residence.
00:19
It was running,
00:20
appeared to be no keys in it though.
00:22
Stated it felt really hot and was possibly there about an hour.
00:26
He said he's looked for anyone in the car, may belong somebody.
00:34
NCIC showing negative on it though.
00:38
Are you able to see an address for the vehicle or for the registration?
00:46
Showing near Belmar Court in Fairdale, sir.
00:51
Acknowledged, I'll go check it out.
00:54
Copy and it's coming back to (name withheld).
01:04
Looks like they started it with a small screwdriver, and looks like there's a flashlight.
01:09
Something else there that's put around the ignition.
01:12
He's stating that there's a male subject saying the car broke down in the roadway overheating,
01:20
and he came back and he turned it off.
01:23
Says the male seemed a little off as he was up to no good.
01:26
He stated.
01:29
Copy.
01:30
It was a male wearing camouflage clothing and carrying weapons.
01:38
Copy.
01:43
137 control.
01:50
602.
01:53
Hello, this is Transporting Raleigh General.
01:55
Copy.
02:00
The male told the complainant that he went down the wrong road, but the complainant's stating that roadway dead ends near the house.
02:08
And he's also stating that he does have a firearm inside the residence, but he's not going to brandish it yet.
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Location mentioned:
Cedar Rd, Crab Orchard, WV 25827
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