Suspect threatens house fire and hits vehicle in Newburg, Newburg MO


A caller was informed by neighbors that a suspect is near a yard on West Fifth Street in Newburg and is feared to be planning to set the house on fire. The suspect reportedly hit a female's vehicle. A person matching this description was seen leaving carrying a backpack. The suspect has an unserved protection order.
Audio|Source: Phelps County Sheriff and Fire
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Transcript:
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235, 1022, near West Best Street, Newburg for a suspicious activity.
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RP[2] advised that she can see flashlights near the yard.
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However, she advised that she is not on scene, the neighbors had called her and told her.
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She believes that a suspect by the name of (name withheld) is on scene, and she's scared that he's going to burn down the house.
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24, in route.
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In route.
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2.27 central, I'll be in response.
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2.27.0.0.
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947, we received a 911 transfer regarding the call you're responding to.
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They are now saying the male subject hit the female subject vehicle.
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Hello, my contact, somebody to help him.
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I'll be 10-8[1].
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10-8[1]. 133, 1018.
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Sure.
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Have you secure?
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You're responding to Fifth Street in Newburg.
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We advise the RP[2] also said that they saw somebody with a backpack heading south out of town, white male, unknown,
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gray hoodie, jeans carrying a backpack, unknown weapons.
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Suspect has a protection order that has not been served yet.
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Okay,
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235, if you want to check the house, I'll run south,
Police codes explained
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[1]
10-8: In service
[2]
RP: Reporting Party
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Location mentioned:
W 5th St, Newburg, MO 65550
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