Driver travels wrong way on Spaulding Turnpike, Newington NH
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a report of a driver traveling the wrong way on Spaulding Turnpike near Exit 3. The vehicle, a white Chevy Colorado with a Florida plate, was later found at Cumberland Farms in Newington. The driver reportedly purchased alcohol shortly before being located and had been driving erratically.
Audio|Heard on: New Hampshire State Police
Listen to dispatch call
02:39
Transcript:
00:00
Troop A, any available unit.
00:01
We have a wrong way Spaulding and exit three.
00:03
They're going southbound in the northbound.
00:05
Again, we have a wrong way on Spaulding at exit three, southbound in the northbound.
00:14
One two, I'm heading up there.
00:20
Which one are you changing?
00:25
How many calls from Illinois?
00:31
To say all units, the vehicle is no longer on the highway.
00:35
The vehicle now is at the Cumberland Farms off exit three.
00:41
It may be near the mall.
00:49
All right, can we ask that to Rockingham County for Newington PD?
00:55
Relay message.
01:00
Do we keep the caller with it?
01:05
Relay message.
01:11
Dispatch all units responding for the reported wrong way.
01:15
The operator is back in their vehicle.
01:17
They exited the store and bought a 12 pack of beer, and there was a report of significant lane control issues prior to this incident.
01:30
Dispatch all units responding from Newington.
01:32
The vehicle turned right after exiting the store heading towards Pease.
01:41
Following to keep location updated.
01:45
Everybody, all units.
01:47
Unit lost sight last seen going through the lights at the McDonald's.
01:57
What's the description we have of the vehicle?
02:03
It's going to be a white Chevy Colorado pickup truck.
02:06
They provided a Florida plate (number withheld).
02:15
The operator was described as wearing a yellow and black hoodie and gray sweats.
02:24
Again, it's going to be a white Chevy Colorado.
02:26
Florida registration.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Gosling Rd, Newington, NH 03801
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