Deputies respond to reckless driving near US 220, Rockingham NC
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, deputies in Rockingham County responded to reports of a possible reckless driver near US 220 and NC 135. A blue Ford Ranger with a handicap sticker was said to have forced other cars off the road before entering a Taco Bell parking area. The driver, whose name is withheld, was reportedly smoking something and later observed combing their hair. Officers circulated the area to locate the vehicle.
Audio|Heard on: Rockingham County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
02:29
Transcript:
00:00
All Rockingham County cars, city cars, be in breath with following temp locate.
00:03
All Rockingham County cars, city cars, be on the lookout at US 220 and NC 135.
00:08
US 220 and NC 135.
00:10
Blue Ford Ranger driven by (name withheld) with a handicap sticker all over the road ran several cars off the road.
00:18
Just took the NC 135 exit and is at the stoplight.
00:23
Tag (number withheld).
00:29
(number withheld).
00:32
Caller also advised that the driver is smoking something and blowing it out the window.
00:37
30 is LC, come clear 1406.
00:44
County 30 copies.
00:53
Currently in front of Little Caesars and Walmart.
01:00
Ten four, I'm getting off the ball ramp now from 220.
01:05
So copy.
01:13
Caller advised the driver is southbound on NC 135 past the Walmart entrance, ran the red light right there.
01:21
Devil.
01:27
The driver is turning to go into the Goodwill.
01:34
Turned into the Taco Bell parking area, sitting there.
01:44
It's ten four. I'm right here at the intersection at the on-ramp stoplight.
01:48
I'll circulate the parking area and see if I can make contact with the driver.
01:53
Copy. Just advise.
01:55
I put a placeholder on the BOLO[1].
01:57
I have you set up for a traffic stop when available.
02:02
Do you just have one caller on it?
02:10
Affirmative.
02:11
Caller advised the driver is combing their hair now.
02:19
Gray shoulder-length hair.
02:25
Road Stoneville plate status active with a handicap placard.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
BOLO: Be On the Lookout
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Location mentioned:
E Broad Ave, Rockingham, NC 28379
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