Officer checks on panhandling family, South Portland ME
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Welfare CheckAs discussed during the dispatch call, an officer responded to reports of a family panhandling near Westbrook Street in South Portland. The officer spoke with an adult female and confirmed the children were dressed appropriately for the cold weather. No further action was required.
Audio|Heard on: South Portland Police and Fire/EMS Dispatch
Listen to dispatch call
02:9
Transcript:
00:00
Can you check on the panhandling family at Westbrook Street right by Peeps? We've gotten several calls.
00:07
They're concerned for the well-being of their children due to the cold weather right across this corner.
00:19
Copy. 509, copy.
00:24
509.
00:30
I'm dropping (name withheld) at the PD lobby waiting for his ride.
00:37
Copy.
00:46
509, 509.
00:54
I'm 10-8 and I want to take a report.
00:56
If you can print out he's (number withheld) in the PA, please.
01:04
10-4.
01:12
Ambulance 41, fire alarm.
01:16
Fire alarm answering, ambulance 41.
01:20
Can you show us off at Mercy Hospital?
01:23
Ten four, off at Mercy.
01:30
Fire alarm from ambulance 42.
01:33
Car alarm answering ambulance 42.
01:38
We're en route to Mercy.
01:42
Ten four, en route to Mercy.
01:51
One five one.
01:54
One zero five.
01:57
Spoke to the female,
01:58
made her aware we're getting calls.
02:01
The kids are dressed in winter jackets and they have hot hands.
02:08
Nothing more to do at this time.
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:
Westbrook St, South Portland, ME 04106
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