Deputies respond to possible reckless driver on US 290, Hempstead TX
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to reports of a possible reckless driver in a red Lexus on US 290 eastbound near FM 1098 and Buc-ee's in Hempstead. The vehicle was described as driving slowly and erratically, holding up traffic. Units followed it as it traveled toward the Harris County line. The vehicle was no longer present when officers arrived.
Audio|Heard on: Waller TX Law Dispatch Group Calls
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02:45
Transcript:
00:00
Available preview unit or county unit en route US 290 eastbound approaching FM 1098.
00:06
Coming for a possible reckless driver.
00:07
It's going to be a red vehicle driving extremely slow, holding up traffic.
00:13
822, just show us something.
00:16
Clear.
00:19
H-1 CB, he was 290 westbound, 1098.
00:23
Clear.
00:24
Correction, eastbound.
00:29
Gonna be passing near James Muse Road.
00:34
1610.
00:36
1610.
00:38
That's clear.
00:41
1610 County on primary.
00:44
1610, go ahead.
00:48
Victor William Frank, (number withheld), will be a Lexus.
00:53
I just rolled up behind it.
00:54
It's all over the road.
00:57
That's correct.
00:59
We're just passing the James R. Muse off-ramp.
01:03
Clear.
01:05
Eight hundred and twenty is clear.
01:06
I am still en route.
01:08
Miller 16, how many area?
01:10
Clear.
01:13
All units, reckless driver approaching Buc-ee's.
01:16
Sixteen ten county.
01:19
Sixteen ten.
01:21
They're staying in their lane.
01:23
They were varying between 40 and 50 mph, coming up on 2920.
01:30
That's clear.
01:32
Eight 22, I copy that.
01:35
Clear.
01:37
Eight 22. Eight 22.
01:41
Do we have another call service drop for a reckless driver on 290?
01:47
The red Lexus that was holding up traffic.
01:50
Caller no longer sees it; the vehicle was last near the Harris County line.
01:58
Ashley, you can show the bank sheriff's backup.
02:01
They're coming up near Binford now.
02:03
Transferred if you want.
02:04
They're driving very slowly.
02:07
That's it.
02:09
Five Edward Ten.
02:11
Edward Ten.
02:14
Reco releasing the chip ten for condition, times three and out to Buggy beginning mileage (number withheld).
02:22
Edward Ten clear.
02:26
Five Lincoln's in clear backup.
02:29
Lincoln Ten clear.
02:31
Lincoln Ten clear?
02:36
More 69 clear years ago.
02:39
Edward 16, that vehicle's no longer here.
02:41
Show me back in.
02:42
Edward 16 clear.
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Location mentioned:
FM 1098, Hempstead, TX 77445
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