Police pursuit of vehicle in Berkley and Taunton ends for safety, Berkley MA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, police pursued a vehicle through Berkley and Taunton at speeds up to 50 mph. The pursuit was ended for safety reasons when the vehicle increased speed.
Audio|Heard on: Berkley Police Operations
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02:42
Transcript:
00:00
505 to 762, that Honda Ridgeline we had were following now passed the community school.
00:07
Speeds are about 30 miles per hour.
00:09
Freetown and 503 are in the front.
00:11
I'm in the rear.
00:14
Were you safe?
00:19
Coming up to Elm Street and South Main intersection.
00:23
I'll advise which way we're heading.
00:26
3-5.
00:32
Turning right onto South Main, headed towards North Main.
00:39
3-6.
00:44
Speeds approximately 45 coming up to the intersection now of Porter and North Main.
00:50
I'll advise what way.
00:55
Continuing on to North Main, coming up to the station now.
01:03
Almost struck the Freetown Cruiser.
01:05
He's taking off now down North Main Street passing the middle school.
01:13
We're going to be about a half mile from Berkeley Street.
01:19
If you can get on the P-STAB, advise Taunton.
01:28
I'm on the line with Taunton now.
01:33
Coming up the Berkeley Street,
01:36
taking a right heading towards Taunton.
01:40
Received, Taunton's headed that way.
01:46
Five seven six to be advised, we're now in pause.
01:52
Received.
01:57
Three, uh, for your safety.
02:00
I don't know where it's on site.
02:01
Do you want to terminate? We'll cite them.
02:06
Yeah, it's affirmative.
02:12
505 to 762, be advised both units have turned off emergency and sirens.
02:20
Received.
02:24
762 to 503 and 505, Taunton's on the line asking if you are behind him or where your location is.
02:35
We are no longer behind him.
02:37
He had proceeded into the Weir at over 50, so we terminated the pursuit.
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Location mentioned:
S Main St & N Main St, Berkley, MA 02779
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