Tow truck reportedly follows box truck on Route 9W, Rockland County NY
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Suspicious ActivityAs discussed during the dispatch call, a caller on Route 9W near Rockland Lake South reported that their box truck was being followed closely by a tow truck. The two drivers were reportedly arguing, and the caller mentioned that the other driver might have a weapon, though none was seen. The incident occurred near Upper Nyack Department of Public Works, where responding units proceeded with caution.
Audio|Heard on: Rockland NY Law Dispatch Group Calls
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01:47
Transcript:
00:00
Check Nine W heading southbound for a box truck being followed by a tow truck.
00:09
It had some type of misview.
00:16
Caller in the box truck reports being followed at about 5 miles an hour.
00:25
They just passed the Rockland Lake South entrance,
00:28
coming up on the hill toward Christian Hill.
00:32
Hi.
00:34
What do you think, guys?
00:37
It’s a budget box truck.
00:41
Sixteen and 19.
00:42
If you hear them arguing on the phone, they may be stopped just prior to Christian Hill,
00:47
southbound on Nine W.
00:52
I think so.
00:54
Thanks.
00:58
Caller said he thinks (name withheld) may have a weapon.
01:03
Possibly a firearm.
01:04
None was displayed though.
01:06
They’re actively arguing.
01:09
Two units starting that way.
01:13
That’s all.
01:16
Caller is reporting that the employee just took the keys from him out of the vehicle.
01:27
They’re in front of the Upper Nyack DPW.
01:32
All right, he’s pulling up.
01:35
Here we go.
01:39
All right, everything’s calm with caution.
01:44
Units not on scene, approach the DPW with caution.
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:
US-9W, New York
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