Man threatens with weapons while driving to confront suspect, Newport VT
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A man drove at high speed to near Main Street in Newport to confront someone suspected of stealing a phone. He threatened law enforcement and the public and claimed to have weapons in the vehicle.
Audio|Heard on: Franklin County / Missisquoi Valley Public Safety
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Transcript:
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For a (name withheld), born in 99, Chevy operating (number withheld),
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which is a black Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross.
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(Name withheld) admitted to driving 55 mph and is headed to near Main Street in Newport to locate a person he believes stole a phone.
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You see a stop on old PC and contact.
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Colchester PD, 1004, threats to law enforcement officials,
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claims to have weapons in the vehicle, and also threatened the public.
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Again, vehicle license (number withheld), should be operated by (name withheld), born 99.
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The black Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross was heading 55 mph toward near Main Street in Newport to locate a suspect believed to have stolen a friend's phone.
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Recently passed Enosburg-Mapfields area in direction of travel. Threats made to law enforcement and public, claims weapons in vehicle.
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Location mentioned:
W Main St, Newport, VT 05855
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