Deputies find humorous holiday display on Jericho Rd, Hicksville OH
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Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, deputies investigated a possible suspicious person near a residence on Jericho Road. The subject and an apparent festive display were observed before what appeared to be a red sleigh left the area toward State Route 49 and crossed into Indiana. The encounter was later interpreted as a humorous or seasonal misunderstanding.
Audio|Heard on: Defiance OH Law Dispatch Group Calls
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01:59
Transcript:
00:00
Nine, I have a 40 sick plane on the 3000 block of Jericho.
00:05
Clear, go ahead.
00:09
Caller stating they can see a suspicious male near a residence.
00:13
Teams may have a vehicle with them.
00:15
They're not sure.
00:18
Okay, you can show me in the area.
00:21
You're clear in the area.
00:24
Nine 20. Twenty on nine.
00:30
I'll be out of a residence near Deerfield and Tenbeyts.
00:32
Looks like there's mail up by the chimney.
00:35
Looks like there's a sleigh and reindeer on the roof too.
00:40
You're clear.
00:44
That sleigh just took off.
00:47
It's going westbound on Jericho towards Route 49.
00:53
You're clear, westbound on Jericho towards 49?
00:58
I'm trying to catch up right now.
01:00
Either we're going 49 now.
01:04
You're clear southbound on 49?
01:08
Looks like it's a red sleigh.
01:12
It's got a large bag in the back hanging over the edge.
01:15
Looks like it's full of Christmas presents.
01:19
You're clear, red sleigh with a bag full of presents?
01:23
Slowing up going west on the Paulding County line now.
01:28
You're clear down on the Paulding County line?
01:33
Coming up to Kayser Millup.
01:35
Looks like it's operated by a male.
01:38
He's got a beard,
01:40
wearing a red hat and a red outfit.
01:45
Air clear, red hat?
01:49
We're coming up to the state line and he kept going straight.
01:54
I'm not going to be able to continue here.
01:55
I've got to stop.
01:56
Notify Indiana authorities, please.
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Location mentioned:
Jericho Rd, Hicksville, OH 43526
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