Reckless sleigh pursuit reported near Galax, Galax VA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers attempted a traffic stop on a red sleigh traveling erratically on VA-89 near Galax. The vehicle was reported to be throwing boxes that appeared to be presents while moving from house to house. Speeds reached around 60 miles per hour before the sleigh continued toward Galax.
Audio|Heard on: Pulaski, Grayson, Floyd and Wythe Counties Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
01:24
Transcript:
00:00
Subject is driving a red sleigh.
00:03
Subject is driving erratically, possibly impaired.
00:10
Subject is headed into Grayson County from the north.
00:14
Subject is yelling repeatedly from the sleigh.
00:19
One object looks like a present.
00:22
Attempting a traffic stop with that vehicle.
00:24
Near the Variety Auction.
00:26
VA-89 north heading towards Galax.
00:34
Plate is red in color.
00:37
Status is active.
00:44
(Officer name withheld), take it over.
00:51
Received.
00:52
Making a left turn off Skyline Highway.
01:01
We are having a hard time keeping up.
01:04
This red sleigh appears to be moving from house to house.
01:07
Boxes are flying out and appear to be presents.
01:15
Windshield is covered, reducing visibility.
01:21
Speeds are around 60 miles per hour.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
VA-89 & Skyline Hwy, Galax, VA 24333
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