Youth group causes disturbance near Red Gate Lane, Reading MA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, a group of youths near Red Gate Lane may have caused a disturbance by throwing objects at houses. They stated they were playing a prank called ding-dong ditching and said they would stop for the night. No property damage was reported.
Audio|Heard on: Reading Police & Fire Dispatch
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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An anonymous caller on Indiana Ave was reporting a group of 7 to 10 males walking from Indiana Ave towards Red Gate Lane.
00:12
She claims that they're throwing things at people's houses, and she, quote, felt her house shake.
00:18
She didn't report any property damage and wanted to remain anonymous.
00:21
She wanted us to be aware of the youth activity.
00:27
We're saying about that beer.
00:29
Thank you so much so.
00:31
Is that you guys?
00:40
17 unreadable?
00:42
Sorry, this will be in there.
00:48
I'll be in here. I'll be it.
00:49
Oh,
00:51
I'm 17, ready.
01:01
I was able to locate a group of youth on Red Gate Lane.
01:04
They asked me that they were ding-dong ditching and they're going to be shutting it down for the night.
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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:
Red Gate Ln, Reading, MA 01867
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