Welfare check requested for semi-truck driver at melon patch, Oaktown IN


Officers were asked to check on a semi-truck driver at the Melon Patch on North U.S. 41 because the owner has not had contact for four hours and is worried about the driver's well-being.
Audio|Source: Knox County Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Forty-224 Central. Correct. Now the welfare check, 9436 North U.S. 41. It's going to be the melon patch. This should be a black international semi-tractor trailer. RP is going to be the owner of this semi-advising his driver.
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He told him that he wasn't feeling well, hasn't heard from him in the last four hours. He's requesting an officer check him.
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Location mentioned:
Near US-41, Oaktown, IN 47561
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