Black lab reported running on highway near exit 7, Bristol VA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, multiple reports of a black Labrador dog running on the highway near Exit 7. Officers are searching the area for the dog that is running northbound in the southbound lane and is difficult to catch. The dog may be a black lab or mix and is possibly near the church behind a local restaurant.
Audio|Heard on: Washington County and Bristol City Public Safety
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03:51
Transcript:
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44. Let her know there's a black lab that's running northbound in the southbound lane of interstate,
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right at the top of exit 7 ramp.
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Tried to get it stopped but it took off.
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Still running on the shoulder, northbound and southbound.
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84, we've had numerous calls on that dog.
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Stopped.
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Seven twenty-six.
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You copy? Two hundred and forty-four is traffic.
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Two .6 , send good traffic.
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Keep trying to get a hold of seven twenty-six.
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Seven twenty-six, go ahead.
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44 is advising you've got a black dog running exit 7 northbound in southbound lane.
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Tom, get around.
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Two eighty-five.
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Eighty-five.
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We'll be clear, non-report.
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For two eighty-five, keep forty-eight.
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Team, signal thirty-five.
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Thank you, ma'am.
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Can't put things 13 forty-seven.
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Are you gonna need any help with that?
01:53
Well, if he's on the highway possibly, but he usually runs up behind the church at the Bojangles.
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I can have the church around him too.
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Ten four.
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Two 85 central.
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Ready, child.
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I'm in the area for the dog running at large.
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726, you want me to get on southbound on I-81 and check or something different?
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10-4[1], if you could travel southbound see if he's there.
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He's aloof that's hard to catch him.
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Ten four.
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I'll look for any dog, but do you have a description to help me?
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It's a black lab, possible mix.
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Ten four. Central, I'm in the area here on Interstate checking for that dog.
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Ten four.
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726 Central, I'm in the area.
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726, I didn't see it.
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I've got down almost to exit five.
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If you see something, let me know.
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I want to stay in the area in case you see it.
Police codes explained
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10-4: Acknowledgment/Affirmative
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Location mentioned:
Travelite Rd, Bristol, VA 24202
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