Driver under influence swerves taxi near hospital, Bridgeport WV


Police are searching for a white Chevy Cruze taxi driving recklessly near United Hospital Center. The driver was swerving and nearly hit barriers. Officers stopped a black Chevy Cruze with a male driver showing signs of intoxication who admitted he needed rehab.
Audio|Source: Harrison County Law Enforcement
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Transcript:
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121 HeadCourse of another West Virginia, so a limit you're clear.
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Okay, well, 21, go ahead.
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Headquarters, all units be on lookout for a white Chevy cruise bearing Day John (number withheld) with Motown Taxi on the side of the vehicle.
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Edward (number withheld).
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I'll check and advise 121-15-0-9.
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Vehicle was leaving United Hospital Center.
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traveling Derry Dove, alleged to be en route to the Morgantown area.
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142 headquarters traffic stop.
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142, go ahead.
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The vehicle had traveled from Morgantown with a fare to United Hospital Center to drop off a male and female that was there for an appointment. They complained that the male was driving erratic, swerving, almost striking barriers.
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I'll be on West Pike, Kouple Towers, West Virginia Registration, (number withheld) on a black Chevy cruise.
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The male appeared to be under the influence, he had glassy, bloodshot eyes. He also made comments about needing to go to rehab.
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Covered traffic south, West Pike at Kukwold Towers with (number withheld) on the black Chevy cruise.
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142, 1510.
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Any unit coming in contact,
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make contact with the driver, check his welfare, nothing further 15-10.
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Headquarters, 121, that's also valid, all attached.
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Location mentioned:
Near Medical Park Dr, Bridgeport, WV 26330
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