Reckless driver reported on US 30 near Winamac

Heard on: Starke IN Law Dispatch Group Calls

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Reverse my county units 10-6.

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I reported a reckless driver westbound from US 23 on US 30.

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Reckless driver is going to be a white Dodge Charger.

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He's passing recklessly, hanging out of the vehicle, waving things around out of the sunroof.

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My caller is in a white Kia K5 behind him.

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Starke County 802, 10-43.

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802.

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There are no active flames.

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It looks like it possibly could have been from a bathroom exhaust fan.

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Any flames have been extinguished.

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If we could have fire still come and check out the residence.

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Starke County 7526, clear direct.

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I will head towards 30.

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County 902, can you advise your caller it's not an updated location?

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Just passed 750.

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We'll be approaching 600 shortly.

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Sir, I'm going to attempt to get him at 30 and 35.

8/8/2026 04:00 PM

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US-35, Winamac, IN 46996

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

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a reckless driver in a white Dodge Charger traveling westbound on US 30 from US 23, with someone reportedly hanging out of the vehicle and waving items from the sunroof. The reporting driver in a white Kia followed behind as deputies moved to intercept near the US 30 and US 35 area. Fire was also requested to check a residence where any earlier flames from a possible bathroom exhaust fan issue appeared to be extinguished.