Woman in vehicle with firearm refuses to put it away, Northampton MA


A woman was sitting in her car at McDonald's on King Street with a firearm visible on her lap. She refused to put the weapon away and said she was afraid of police. Multiple law enforcement officers responded and coordinated with local authorities.
Audio|Source: Massachusetts State Police Dispatch - Troop B
01:48
Transcript:
00:00
B6 patrols, if you can start making your way over to the McDonald's on King Street, Northampton, reported from Station B, there's a female in her vehicle with a firearm on her lap, she won't put it away, saying she's scared of police.
00:14
The plate number is going to be (number withheld).
00:20
6.9.5 that V Street for you.
00:22
BHQ to responding cruisers.
00:24
Let's keep our distance until we find out what Northampton needs for assistance.
00:28
Just head to the area be available.
00:31
6-9-10-10-5-500 in route.
00:35
B-A security of B6, when you can just reach out to Northampton when they get, if they're able to let us know how we can assist.
00:47
To meet a VHU and V6 patrols.
00:49
I just spoke with State Police Holden.
00:53
That female party did make U5 statements.
00:55
Yeah, you got that.
00:56
637 B6. I'll get a route from 12 north on.
00:59
B.HQ responding cruisers again, just let's go in there silent and let's just stand,
01:05
keep a perimeter and we'll wait to see what Northampton needs.
01:07
B6, you want to require whether they have a negotiator available for themselves.
01:12
Recease, I'm calling them now.
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Location mentioned:
King St, Northampton, MA 01060
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