Traffic stop reveals suspended license and stolen firearm, West Memphis AR


Police conducted a traffic stop near Broadway and South 8th in West Memphis on a black 2009 Ford Edge. The driver had expired insurance and a suspended license. A K-9 unit alerted to possible illegal substances. The driver had a prior drug charge from 2020. Officers found a Smith & Wesson .40 caliber firearm that was reported stolen from Southaven Police Department.
Audio|Source: West Memphis & Marion Public Safety
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Transcript:
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B. 499-409 Yanky Victor 057 Bravo Kilo Yankee Victor 057 Bravo Kilo Yankee Victor To check what's your disposition on your last traffic?
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Morning. Check, 057, Bravo, Pilo, Yankee, Victor, Black, 2009, Ford, Edge, (name withheld) for Memphis Insurance Unconfirm, expiration expired, 229 of 2024, it's clear.
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246 dispatch can you print those two 18-wheelers off on the two subjects and one way them to the station?
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Check we printed them over to the patrol printer.
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Okay thank you.
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Check. Advise me if they didn't come through and I'll rescind them.
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Good copy.
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K-O-46, will you log positive K-9 alert[1]?
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That's a check. 2.9, I was in traffic with their vehicle at Broadway and South 8? Okay.
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Okay. Okay.
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From what's the intersection with South 8?
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Okay. Broadway and South 8.
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Okay, from Coriard.
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Check. Yeah. Go ahead.
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Is this type of shop here? Crayal. Stand by.
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One hundred six five three seven two eight one one one one six five three seven two eight one one one one six five three seven two eight one
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(name withheld) Memphis shows that he is suspended no traffic clear semifero local check
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In 2020, subject was charged with possession of control substance, scheduled six less than four ounces, possession of drug paraphernalia, does not give a disposition at this time.
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FoxTrop Bravo Zulu 669696.
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Check some...
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...sook Robo Zulu 669696 shows that it's going to return back on a stolen gun out of South Haven PD.
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On a Smith & Westin's 40 caliber SD40.
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I said, not there.
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When you get a chance, give me a call, please.
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No rush.
Police codes explained
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[1]
K-9 alert: Indicates possible presence of drugs
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Location mentioned:
S 8th St & E Broadway Ave, West Memphis, AR 72301
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