Assistance requested for possible drunk driver, Des Moines IA


A radio call asking if a traffic unit can assist with a possible drunk driver (OWI) near Cropper and a cross street. The speaker says another unit is tied up on another call and references unit (number withheld).
Audio|Source: Des Moines Police Dispatch 1
00:26
Transcript:
We have them tied up on another trip. Yeah. Special available traffic car. (number withheld)? Will we be able to assist at near Cropper, near Cropper for a possible OWI[1]?
We have them tied up on another trip. Yeah. Special available traffic car. (number withheld)? Will we be able to assist at near Cropper, near Cropper for a possible OWI[1]?
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
OWI: Operating While Intoxicated
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Location mentioned:
38th St, Des Moines, IA
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