Police respond to high-risk traffic stop for possible kidnapping, Tempe AZ


Police are involved in a dangerous traffic stop due to a possible kidnapping. A helicopter is searching the area, and the ramps are closed while officers handle the situation.
Audio|Source: Tempe Police Department - North Patrol District
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Transcript:
I have (name withheld). DPS or Phoenix working some type of bailout in the area, but pretty similar to the helicopter with a searchlight doing so close of that. I'm not aware of anything but I can call in check. It might be like Washington. Washington, Ariel. 10.4-9. It looks like they're working something on the off ramp (number withheld) and the high-risk stop. You just see if it's DPS or Phoenix or if they need any assistance, please. 10-4[1]. I'm working on it. 1249. It looks like DPS assistive Phoenix was a possible kidnapping and they're closing down the ramps. They said they don't need assistance, but the truck was Phoenix and I will call them. I was on hold with them for a while, so just give me a minute. 49, I copy, thank you. Yeah, they're probably an eighth of a mile west on the ramp, so I think we're good for now. 10-4.
I have (name withheld). DPS or Phoenix working some type of bailout in the area, but pretty similar to the helicopter with a searchlight doing so close of that. I'm not aware of anything but I can call in check. It might be like Washington. Washington, Ariel. 10.4-9. It looks like they're working something on the off ramp (number withheld) and the high-risk stop. You just see if it's DPS or Phoenix or if they need any assistance, please. 10-4[1]. I'm working on it. 1249. It looks like DPS assistive Phoenix was a possible kidnapping and they're closing down the ramps. They said they don't need assistance, but the truck was Phoenix and I will call them. I was on hold with them for a while, so just give me a minute. 49, I copy, thank you. Yeah, they're probably an eighth of a mile west on the ramp, so I think we're good for now. 10-4.
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10-4: Acknowledgement/Copy
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Location mentioned:
Priest Dr, Tempe, AZ
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