Police pursuit of speeding SUV in Fresno, Fresno CA
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a black Volkswagen SUV was reported driving at a high rate of speed eastbound on Hamilton Avenue from Orange Avenue in Fresno. Officers attempted to follow, but the vehicle fled, continuing at about 55 mph before being lost near Maple Avenue. The driver was described as wearing a red hat with dreadlocks. Police established a perimeter but could not locate the vehicle, which reportedly had out-of-state plates.
Audio|Heard on: Fresno City Police, Fire and EMS
Listen to dispatch call
02:43
Transcript:
00:00
Vehicle, uh, dry panel high rate of speed.
00:02
Uh, eastbound Orange from, I'm sorry, eastbound Hamilton from Orange.
00:06
It's gonna be a black SUV.
00:09
Uh, think it's a Volkswagen.
00:14
Copy used to break and assist.
00:18
Go ahead.
00:21
Edward (number withheld).
00:25
That's going to be (number withheld) last on Lewis.
00:32
A red light at Hamilton and Cedar, speeds are about 55.
00:40
I'm about half a mile away from the vehicle.
00:43
I can barely see the tail lights.
00:46
Three and nine, one response.
00:52
Four zero eight.
00:54
You have an admin holding?
00:56
Copy.
00:59
Just went northbound on Maple.
01:03
Going to be a driver wearing a red hat with dreads.
01:11
Three.
01:13
Three nine nine, copy.
01:14
That's perfect.
01:16
Broke it off.
01:17
Yeah, that's perfect.
01:25
Confirmation only, southeast unit rolling.
01:27
Code three to McKinley and Maple for possible disturbance.
01:35
Seven (number withheld). Do you have a (number withheld)?
01:39
Hey, I believe the vehicle kept going eastbound Hamilton from Maple.
01:44
It's got to be in that neighborhood somewhere.
01:46
Can we get a unit on the northeast corner of this neighborhood to set up a wide perimeter?
01:54
So one so far is going to be reckless driving and speeding or evading.
02:03
Copy three Adam 33, are you on that call with (number withheld)?
02:07
Yeah, if I can get a ride.
02:11
Copy.
02:18
Adam 33 to, that was (number withheld).
02:21
Yeah,
02:23
Firm. Can you just drive the hood from where you're at? I'm going to go to the northeast side.
02:28
Also be advised the vehicle had an out of state plate.
02:31
I didn't get a plate number off of it.
02:34
Hi cops, she said it was back in DMV, like SUV type.
02:39
No, it was a Volkswagen.
02:41
Like a newer model Volkswagen SUV.
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Location mentioned:
E Hamilton Ave & S Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93702
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