Man reported holding rifle while driving near Lancaster Drive, Salem OR
WeaponsA man dressed in dark clothing and a baseball hat was seen holding a rifle across his lap while driving near Lancaster Drive in Salem, Oregon. Police were advised to avoid the area until a drone could assess the situation.
Audio|Source: Salem Police Dispatch
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Transcript:
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12378 coming to dispatch to the armed person Lancaster and D
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10 units around on the armed person.
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A man drove by twice.
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It looked like he was holding a rifle across his lap.
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Didn't point it at anyone, just sitting there.
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All dark clothing,
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baseball hat, large backpack on.
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355431. Do you have a drone?
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NACA. Okay.
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I copy. If you want to get that, see if we can get eyes on him.
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Yeah.
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212.519. I don't know where you want to launch from, but I'm parked over in the parking lot of Fred Meyer near Market Street.
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I can be able for you.
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Yeah, you got to be all.
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Take a look at a good launch spot and let you know on Parkway right now.
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Copy.
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Yeah 519, east side of Fred Meyer will be lost site.
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355, I copy.
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355 to respondent units.
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Let's avoid driving through that area until we can get drone up and good eyes on.
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Location mentioned:
Lancaster Dr, Salem, OR 97305
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