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Driver recklessly drives with baby on lap at intersection, Klamath Falls OR
TrafficA black Mercedes was reported driving recklessly near Shasta and Washburn with a baby sitting on the driver's lap. The vehicle was seen running red lights and peeling out. Officers were dispatched to search the area, including Walmart.
Audio|Heard on: Klamath County Public Safety
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01:58
Transcript:
00:00
Southbound on Washburn from the area near Shasta, RP advises black Mercedes has a baby in his lap while driving and is peeling out and running red lights.
00:12
Copy, so southbound on Washburn, just confirming.
00:20
A-firm there, he turned off, like you said, you left, so I'm going southbound.
00:25
Copy, can you just notify OSP to in case there's anyone in the area, everyone just keep their eyes open for this?
00:33
Copy.
00:39
And there's several of us en route to that area to check for the vehicle.
00:45
Okay.
00:50
Dispatch County and it's fitting 1054 at the Emerald Estates, medicals and route.
00:56
12, go ahead.
00:58
Has law enforcement been notified at the bell and call?
01:03
3112, they're tied up on another incident but they've been advised.
01:09
3112 copies.
01:10
311 copies.
01:16
69 from 67, all 1021 ARP.
01:28
3637, 1213, World Check, vehicle last seen southbound Washburn and Shasta.
01:33
Washburn and Shasta.
01:36
I copy the details I'm in the area.
01:40
The baby sitting on his lap and what drew his attention to it is the juvenile was honking the horn.
01:49
Kevin.
01:54
Now be checking Walmart.
01:58
Coming.
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Location mentioned:
Shasta Way & Washburn Way, Klamath Falls, OR 97603
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