Possible trespassing near train tracks on Simpkins Dr, Mingo County WV
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Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, law enforcement responded to a possible trespassing incident near the train tracks on Simpkins Drive in Blackberry City, West Virginia. A person wearing a blue hoodie was reported walking along and briefly lying beside the tracks, prompting trains in the area to slow down for safety as deputies attempted to locate the individual.
Audio|Heard on: Mingo and Pike Counties Sheriff, Fire, and EMS, Williamson Police and Fire
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Transcript:
00:00
we need a bit of law enforcement.
00:01
Blackberry City, Redford trespassing.
00:09
Five hundred and 20.
00:11
I got a call from the folks there. They advised that a person wearing a blue hoodie was walking down the track in Blackberry City near Simpkins Drive.
00:23
They did it when a train came by.
00:26
The individual lay down beside the tracks, but once the train went by, got up and continued walking.
00:39
Okay, did they keep walking toward Edgarton or back towards night one?
00:46
Edgarton.
00:49
Ten four, you can put me on it all.
00:52
Be in route here shortly.
00:53
I'll BOLO[1] to see if I can locate them.
00:58
Ten four, sir.
00:59
They also advised that trains were slowed because the operator didn’t feel comfortable with someone lying near the tracks.
01:07
Go ahead.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
BOLO: Be On the Lookout alert
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Location mentioned:
Simpkins Dr, West Virginia 25678
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