Disclaimer
CrimeRadar content is provided for situational awareness purposes only and does not constitute an official report, record, verified account, or legal determination.
Audio is sourced from publicly accessible public-safety dispatch communications. Transcripts, headlines, and summaries are generated by automated systems based on this audio. Users should rely on official sources for verified information.
By clicking continue, I agree I have read and understand the above and agree to these terms and conditions.

Vehicle obstructing near Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad tracksHammond IN

Please note:
This is not an official report. The headline and summary are generated by automated AI systems from public-safety dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

audio iconTraffic
Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad, Hammond, IN

As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible vehicle obstruction was reported near the railroad tracks west of 3600 Sheffield, close to the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad and state line. No injuries were reported, and officials are investigating the situation.

Audio|Heard on: Lake IN Law Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:51
Transcript:
00:00
You have a better location for him?
00:02
I'm not seeing him.
00:03
I'm 23 in the area.
00:06
Copy all the time to call back.
00:08
Yeah, I was at 3600 Sheffield.
00:12
Call came in, but I'm not seeing it.
00:16
Looks like they're peeing west of this location, right before state line, at the railroad tracks.
00:22
Looks like there's a power plant over there as well.
00:27
All right, he might be down Boy Scout route.
00:30
I'll flip around, I'll check there.
00:33
Oh, if I need to clear it out, it's in the way.
00:37
All right, I haven't told central.
00:39
I might have them here by the auto-road tracks.
00:44
10-4.
00:46
Yeah, we're almost the state line.
00:50
Copy it.
00:53
14, central.
00:55
14. 14.
00:57
You show me out on station with a complaint, please.
01:02
10-4. 10-4-12.
01:04
Hey, man, well.
01:07
41, you could.
01:10
Yeah,
01:11
there's no injuries.
01:13
I think there might be more to the story, but I'll just have you come here and make the final call.
01:17
I don't think this is going to be an accident, but I'll let you make the call.
01:23
10-4. I'll be there in a few.
01:26
Yeah, go ahead.
01:29
It's going to be Railroad DOT number (number withheld).
01:37
Lincoln, 329-30L-L-Lincoln, and that's going to be Indiana Harbor Belt.
01:43
Tom U.S. going to be here shortly.
01:45
This gentleman struck their tracks, so I don't know if they want to come out or not.
01:51
Temporal, we'll go.

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:
Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad, Hammond, IN
mapillary icon

This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.

Correct
Incorrect

Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.

Share This Information

Recent Traffic Incidents in Hammond, IN

Explore the dispatch alert map for more.