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Disabled semi truck blocks roadway near Lincoln HwyMerrillville IN

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Lincoln Hwy, Merrillville, IN 46410

As discussed during the dispatch call, a disabled semi truck is blocking the roadway near Lincoln Highway in Merrillville, Indiana. The driver cannot move the vehicle due to air brake issues. Officer has requested assistance for towing or air supply to the brakes.

Audio|Heard on: Hobart Area Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
02:3
Transcript:
00:00
Central 132, I'm going to be out with the semi.
00:06
Is this the DV or is this unrelated?
00:10
This is the DV at near I-65 and US 30.
00:14
Copy that.
00:19
Go ahead.
00:21
He's a verbal domestic disturbance at near (number withheld) Patterson Street and near (number withheld) Patterson Street.
00:28
He had an argument with her ex.
00:31
He put her into a closet, told her to leave and throughout kept her daughter she needs to get her, I'm assuming belongings.
00:39
Sorry.
00:42
How are you doing this?
00:45
Bobby.
00:47
Okay,
00:49
I did do it.
00:50
Okay. All right.
00:58
Okay.
01:01
Okay. Okay.
01:06
Fairville to Tune.
01:11
220.
01:15
I'm on the call on station.
01:22
Number (number withheld), I'll get here in a second.
01:28
Copy.
01:31
Okay, that's (number withheld).
01:38
So he's unable to move it at this time, they can assist with that?
01:44
Like, he just needs air for his tires?
01:48
I think he's on air brakes,
01:51
which I guess he can't move otherwise.
01:55
Alright, I'll call Samson, see what they have to say.
01:59
Copy that, and if you have to speak with Wasco, just advise.

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Lincoln Hwy, Merrillville, IN 46410

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