Reckless driver uses phone and makes obscene gestures, Springfield MO
A driver of a white Ford Fusion was observed using a cellphone and swerving while driving near East Battlefield. The driver also made obscene gestures and was parked at a gas station. A separate call expressed concern about a female panhandling with a baby nearby.
Audio|Source: Springfield Police and Fire, Greene County Sheriff and Fire
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Transcript:
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Attention south side units, good check, C&I[1] driver, Signal Food Store, near East Battlefield.
00:07
White Ford Fusion, temporary tag, (number withheld).
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X-rag Tom Queen.
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Using the phone while driving, swerving,
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making obscene hand gestures, currently parked at signal gas station.
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23.
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123. 222.
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Go ahead.
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Turning on, I, driving near East Battlefield at Signal Food Store.
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It's going to be a white Ford Fusion with a temporary tag (number withheld) X-ray Tom Queen.
00:50
Check well-being at Culver's near North Glenstone.
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Caller is concerned about a female panhandling with a baby.
00:59
She is currently walking northbound near Phillips 66.
01:03
Last, pulling into the lot, the point was using their phone while driving, failing to maintain lanes, almost had the caller twice, made obscene hand gestures at them.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
C&I: Reckless or unsafe driving behavior posing a risk to public safety.
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Location mentioned:
Near E Battlefield Rd, Springfield, MO 65804
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