Driver refuses to cooperate during traffic stop, Palermo CA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a traffic stop occurred near Upper Palermo Road and Ophir Road in Palermo where the driver refused to roll down the window and called 911 instead of cooperating. Officers requested backup and determined that the driver might have a mental health issue. Paramedics were requested but not dispatched, and the situation was later secured.
Audio|Heard on: California Highway Patrol Chico Dispatch
Listen to dispatch call
02:20
Transcript:
00:00
35S1, go ahead.
00:05
35S1, I stopped the vehicle just west of Upper Palermo Road and the driver is not rolling down the window.
00:12
The driver dialed 911 and held the phone up to the screen.
00:15
I assume dispatch is receiving a 911 call.
00:25
35S1, I copy.
00:26
You're on the stop. You stopped a vehicle west of Palermo.
00:30
The driver is not rolling down the window.
00:31
They held up the phone indicating they are dialing 911.
00:34
I'll check with my partners to see if they have information.
00:43
35S1 code 4, conversing now.
00:49
35S1, you're code 4.
00:50
The officer is conversing now.
00:57
Chico 35S1, roll another unit please.
01:00
You rolled one different officer.
01:04
351, can you be en route to 35S1 on Ophir Road just west of Upper Palermo?
01:14
351 Chico.
01:18
351, go ahead.
01:22
351, can you be en route to 35S1? He's out with a driver who is not cooperating.
01:27
Ophir Road just west of Upper Palermo.
01:29
The driver keeps rolling the window up.
01:37
Chico 351 copy.
01:39
Once we clear, we'll start heading that way.
01:43
351 will be en route.
01:44
One quick stop break.
01:45
35S1, do you want clearance?
01:50
35S1, negative.
01:52
Thank you.
01:57
35S1, negative third.
01:58
County advised that the call went to them.
02:01
They say they have no history with the phone number, but the driver may have a mental health issue.
02:12
35S1 copies.
02:13
The driver requested paramedics for medical evaluation, but the officer declined.
02:17
There's no indication of a medical issue.
02:19
Officers believe it is just a stalling tactic.
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:
Upper Palermo Rd & Ophir Rd, Palermo, CA 95966
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