Fireworks mistaken for banging near Main St, Bethlehem PA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, officers investigated reports of repeated loud noises near Main Street in Bethlehem. Several residents reported hearing banging sounds about a minute apart. After investigation, the noises were found to be fireworks set off in a nearby backyard. No disturbance or injuries were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Northampton PA Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Also spoke with one resident, said a bunch of loud bangs did wake (name withheld) up about a minute apart from each other.
00:07
Eighteen ten.
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Hello, attention (number withheld), please.
00:16
Received 18, (name withheld).
00:19
(name withheld) says they heard the noises from this property as they moved up.
00:27
Received, over to you in a second.
00:30
Right now (number withheld), be assist.
00:34
It could be a can of water.
00:35
Five calling that (number withheld).
00:37
Spoke to another resident near Martha Street.
00:40
Stating that (name withheld) heard the popping sound from the Taco Bell on Main Street.
00:46
Received (number withheld).
00:49
Five thousand (number withheld).
00:51
We're going to be writing this to a residence nearby.
00:57
Eighteen fifteen.
01:00
Five (number withheld).
01:05
Residents at a building set off some fireworks in the backyard.
01:10
I was able to observe them.
01:12
Everything's okay.
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Location mentioned:
Main St, Bethlehem, PA
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