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Saturday, January 21, 2012

Overheard on Police Scanner

Oak Harbor Police Department | Island Scanner
Whidbey News-Times
She would like a police officer to speak with him. At 9:50 am, a caller reported a vehicle tried to get through the barriers at the gate near the intersection of NE Regatta Drive and W. Crescent Harbor Road. At 9:05 am, a caller reported he assisted ..



Lebanon County Audio Feeds | Facebook
Here are 2 for Android Users, Search for these in the Android Market, Police ScannerRadioScanner Scanner Radio Both have free and pro versions available ...


Portion of Route 611 northbound in Forks Township closed as crews respond to ...
The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com
... that is reportedly teetering over an embankment, according to scanner reports. Crews are responding to a vehicle with one occupant still inside stuck in a driveway at 4220 North Delaware Drive in the township, according to emergency radio reports. ...



Around Town

Gov. Haslam meets with Bristol Chamber of Commerce
TriCities.com
Haslam's morning speech in downtown Bristol was among a round of appearances that the Republican governor made across the Tri-Cities Friday to lay out his 2012 legislative goals.



Volunteers Raise Money For Injured Football Player
WCYB
News 5 also learned volunteers are planning a car wash and silent auction to help the Montgomery family. Organizer Andy Kraus said people can make monetary donations at any First Tennesseebank in the Tri-Cities under "John Trott for Tucker Montgomery. ...

Friday, January 20, 2012

Overheard on Police Scanner

Listening to scanner traffic can sometimes lead to these kind of stories

Massillon police laid their lives on the line during high-rise fire
Canton Repository
14, I was listening to my police scanner when I heard a call for a possible fire at the Lincoln high-rise apartments. When the first officer arrived, he reported the fire department needed to step it up because there was a fully engaged fire



Quincy Scanner Tales: Accident leaves two in serious condition, Man escapes ...
Boston.com
By Jessica Bartlett, Town Correspondent Two people were taken to the hospital in serious condition after a motor vehicle accident in West Squantum on Thursday, police said



Braintree Scanner Tales: Police investigating Market and Deli break-in, Motel ...
Boston.com
By Jessica Bartlett, Town Correspondent Police are still looking for the suspect that broke into the Braintree Market and Deli early Friday morning.



Quincy Scanner Tales: Woman arrested in Walmart assault, Walgreens robbed ...
Boston.com
14, police responded to the scene of an altercation outside of the store involving numerous people. The suspect said she had been walking out of the store when the victim brushed past her.



Police Investigating Possible Wilton Area Shooting
KFYR-TV
Police are investigating a possible early morning shooting south of Wilton. At approximately 3:00 am there were reports via police scanner mentioning someone had been shot in the shoulder.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Android App - Scanner Radio


I've tried the app on my phone and tablet and it works well. 

Overheard on Police Scanner


Police looking for man they say is armed and dangerous
WNDU-TV
Police are looking for a man wanted for questioning in an early morning homicide in South Bend. The man is driving a 2005 green 4-door Ford Focus, according to scanner traffic. Police say a body was discovered around 3:30 am but they are not confirming ...

Police arrest hit-run suspect who struck homeless man in Chinatown
The Salinas Californian
According to the police scanner a helicopter was en route to Salinas at about 5:15 pm At 5:30 pm, about eight police cars surrounded the front of a commercial building at 229 Commission Street while two other patrol cars were stationed at the back end ...

Monday, January 16, 2012

Overheard on Police Scanner

Man Killed after leading Police in high speed chase


Braintree Scanner Tales: Police investigating Market and Deli break-in, Motel ...
Boston.com
By Jessica Bartlett, Town Correspondent Police are still looking for the suspect that broke into the Braintree Market and Deli early Friday morning. According to police, officers responded to the business after an employee was contacted by the alarm ...
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Quincy Scanner Tales: Woman arrested in Walmart assault, Walgreens robbed ...
Boston.com
14, police responded to the scene of an altercation outside of the store involving numerous people. The suspect said she had been walking out of the store when the victim brushed past her. The suspect yelled at the victim to slow down, but the victim ...
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Villagers protest police inaction in rape attempt
Times of India
SAMBALPUR: Jujomora police of Sambalpur district came under scanner for not initiating action against the accused in an attempt to rape eight days ago near Dunguripada of Birsinghgarh under thepolice station limits. Senior police officer of the ...
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Police Investigating Possible Wilton Area Shooting
KFYR-TV
Police are investigating a possible early morning shooting south of Wilton. At approximately 3:00 am there were reports via police scanner mentioning someone had been shot in the shoulder. The Burleigh County Sheriff`s Department informed NBC North ...
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Marlborough Resident Charged in Framingham Pedestrian Crash
Patch.com
New York Avenue was closed for a couple of hours by Framingham Police, and the Framingham Fire Department requested a Medflight helicopter. Scanner reports had it anding on Route 9 to take Mallory to a Boston hospital. Scanner reports identified the ...
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Pocono Tuesday: Life without Wikipedia; ending your online life
Pocono Record
Initial scanner reports indicated that a police chase may have led to the crash, although policereleased no details at the scene. Check back for updates. Another elementary school in the Poconos could be closed as one school district looks to plug a ...


High speed chase after shots fired at Carpentersville officers
Chicago Daily Herald
Police were pursuing a suspect in a tan or beige Cadillac sedan after shots were fired at officers about 1 pm Tuesday, according to police radio transmissions. Police scanner conversations indicate shots were fired at officers at a McDonald's ...