Driver detained after refusing breath test in West Des Moines, West Des Moines IA


Police stopped a vehicle near East in West Des Moines. A K-9 unit was used but gave no alert. A male was taken into custody after he refused to take a preliminary breath test, indicating a possible alcohol-related traffic offense.
Audio|Source: Westcom Police Dispatch
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Transcript:
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100 block, E, be true.
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(name withheld), (number withheld), VWF, (number withheld).
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Copy. Okay, 617K9, deploy.
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2617, can you repeat your traffic?
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2627, K-9 deployed.
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Copy can unemployed.
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627, no alert.
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Copy no alert, 458.
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4350. This male is not in custody.
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Copy is now in custody 459.
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It's out at University in 92nd, checking your status.
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43, 40, we're all good.
00:28
Copy, secure, 5 o'clock.
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43, 10, Mark, PBT refusal[1].
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Copy, PBT refusal[1].
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
PBT refusal: Preliminary Breath Test refusal
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