Suspected illegal maple tree tapping on wildlife land, Edgerton KS
Officers responded to reports of several vehicles and people shining lights in the woods near West 223rd. The individuals were suspected of illegally tapping maple trees on wildlife area land. Officials confirmed that tapping trees in this area is not allowed.
Audio|Source: Franklin County/Miami County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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96, 327th and then one.
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I have a suspicious activity call near West 223rd.
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Near West 223rd.
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Reporting parties say 2 to 3 cars come out of a dead end.
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They're shining lights in the woods, people walking around.
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He believes they are tapping maple trees, which is illegal.
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It'll be to the east of the dispatch address, 5 to 6 people.
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Okay.
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Notify for your drag.
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Yes, I would grab as well.
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8-216.
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Ninety-six, wording, 36, I mean.
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Is tapping maple trees illegal?
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I'll be honest, if I have no clue.
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Okay, we'll figure it out, thank you.
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I copy.
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I do. I do.
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I arrived at the jail ending 4-630.
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18, 18.
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18.
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You should put in the shelter.
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18-19. 18.
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Dispatch calling Battalion 141, Squad 141, checking.
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Command Auto, a fireout.
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Fire out. Fire out.
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Michelle and seen.
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You're showing me in the area of the specific activity.
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Where was the call for the maple trees?
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Near West 223rd.
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Copy, do you know if that's going to be on private land or on the public wildlife area?
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926.
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I called the RP.
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It's on the wildlife area.
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836 and 926.
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They can't tap trees on the wildlife area.
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Okay, thank you.
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Location mentioned:
W 223rd St, Edgerton, KS 66021
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