High-speed pursuit ends near Loudon Speedway, Loudon NH
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As discussed during the dispatch call, law enforcement units pursued a red Kia Sorento traveling at high speeds southbound on Route 106 through Gilmanton and Loudon. The pursuit began after a stop sign violation. Officers eventually stopped the vehicle near the media gate at the Loudon Speedway. There were initial conflicting reports about whether the driver was in custody, but Belmont officers appeared to have detained the driver at the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Merrimack County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
03:51
Transcript:
00:00
County just called, advised that Belmont is in pursuit of a vehicle on Route 106 southbound.
00:07
Was last seen in Gilmanton.
00:09
All the lights are shut off on the vehicle.
00:11
It's a red Sorento with dealer tags traveling about 80 miles per hour.
00:15
Original reason for the stop was a stop sign violation.
00:39
Loudon just advised they have a pursuit on Route 106 southbound that just crossed into Loudon.
00:45
Red Kia Sorento, dealer plate (number withheld).
00:50
Stop sign violation and 90 miles per hour.
01:38
Speedway, media gate.
03:20
Canterbury has that vehicle stopped at the media gate in front of the Speedway.
02:52
Have you spoken with county? It sounded like Belmont had the driver in custody.
02:58
I just called Laconia back and they said that it's continuing, so we're getting conflicting information.
03:06
The driver is sitting in the back of a Belmont cruiser right now.
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Location mentioned:
NH-106, Loudon, NH 03307
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