Runaway youth texts 911 saying they feel unsafe at home

Heard on: Washington State Patrol Dispatch - Dist 1 East / West

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This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

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101, get to person.

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You got a text to 911 with a runaway juvenile inside.

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Currently E16 approaching the Narrows, en route to (number withheld) South Thompson Lane.

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To call, I believe 18 minutes ETA in a blue 2020 Honda Civic with an unknown plate.

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Passenger, 1st of (name withheld), unknown last name, (number withheld) years old, and the driver (name withheld).

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Driver did not want to allow the passenger to run to 911.

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Due to texting to 911,

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passenger stated did not feel safe at home.

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Was worried parents would send him back to you if they couldn't.

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One for two.

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He's going to the address.

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I'll try and set up in the neighborhood.

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One for two.

7/23/2026 06:10 PM

Domestic Dispute

S Thompson Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a text-to-911 report from a runaway juvenile in a blue 2020 Honda Civic, heading toward a residence near S Thompson Ln. The juvenile (about 17) said they did not feel safe at home, and the driver (name withheld) reportedly tried to prevent them from texting 911. Units planned to meet the vehicle/check the situation in the neighborhood near the destination.