Male threatens to light fire during welfare check, Salem OR
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Responders were called to a welfare check near Fisher Road NE after reports of a male and female screaming. The male was seen with a blowtorch and tried to set something on fire.
Audio|Heard on: Salem Police Dispatch
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Transcript:
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District Forgan, Welfordshire, near Fisher Road NE.
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Callers hearing a male and female sound like they're screaming or crying,
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possibly associated with a blue tent near that area.
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146. 146.
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Could I have you reroute to this welfare check, near Fisher Road NE?
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Getting an additional update on the call, the caller called back says that the male appears to have a blow torch and is trying to light something on fire.
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Location mentioned:
Fisher Rd NE, Salem, OR 97305
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