Van drives erratically and found with driver slumped, Winchendon MA

Traffic

Reported: 11/6/2025 01:14 PM

Near Central St, Winchendon, MA 01475

A white Dodge Caravan, identified as a handicapped van, was reported driving erratically, crossing lanes and swerving. The vehicle was last seen turning onto School Street and later found parked at the pumps at Cumberland Farms with the driver slumped over the wheel.

Audio|Source: Winchendon Police

02:6

Transcript:

00:00

The reporting party said that the van took a right-hand turn into School Street.

00:05

He had to continue going straight, so I am not 100% sure where this van is at this point.

00:16

Received, did he give you a plate number at all?

00:21

Not a plate number, but he did say that it was a White Dodge Caravan, a handicapped van, and there was a 07 on the back of it.

00:32

All right, receive.

00:39

Dispatch to 397, possibly School Square.

00:49

All right, received.

00:51

I'm on school and mill now like to send around and do you like to get up to it?

01:00

Received.

01:02

The RP[1]s give you a manner of operation at all?

01:09

Just said the vehicle was all over the road, crafts and over the line.

01:15

All right.

01:17

397.

01:21

Go ahead, 397.

01:23

01:25

Nothing on school street, school square, front street,

01:31

up to hill.

01:34

Without further direction of travel,

01:37

it's going to be difficult for me to locate that car.

01:39

I'll be clear for now, negative contact.

01:45

Recy.

01:46

Three-nine seven this batch.

01:54

Go ahead, 397.

01:57

I just got notified by a motorist of a party over a Cumberland Farms, park at the pump that's slumped over at the wheel.

02:05

I'm going to head over and see a look.

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[1]

RP: Individual providing information or initiating contact with law enforcement regarding an incident or concern.

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Near Central St, Winchendon, MA 01475

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