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Youth group causes disturbance near Red Gate LaneReading MA

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audio iconDisorderly Conduct
Red Gate Ln, Reading, MA 01867

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
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01:9
Transcript:
00:00
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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Red Gate Ln, Reading, MA 01867

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