Welfare check requested at location for a man, Bridgeport WV
Non-Crime EventA welfare check was requested near George Washington Highway for a man named (name withheld). The caller was concerned for a friend's wellbeing. Officers were busy with other calls and noted the request might be an ongoing issue or possibly a scam. No immediate response was made.
Audio|Source: Taylor County Public Safety
01:34
Transcript:
00:00
Can you respond near George Washington Highway for a welfare check?
00:06
Six headquarters, I'm still occupied at the courthouse.
00:14
headquarters any unit available to go do a welfare check?
00:22
I'll say it won't find out of headquarters. I'm on another call right now, but I can go in a little bit with the details.
00:32
caller is calling for a friend.
00:34
He wants him checked on. It's going to be a (name withheld).
00:37
Seems like this is an ongoing issue with this mail.
00:41
He wants to call back after that mail has been contacted.
00:50
4-14-9.
00:55
Hold on for now, guys.
01:00
Yeah, I'm tight up right now, but stand by and the full response on that, I'll give you a public service regarding it. You may be able to clear over public service.
01:12
Okay, I was having a call here at West North Avenue,
01:16
and somebody started talking as soon as the radio key up so that you can talk through what that calls about.
01:26
As a welfare check, but I believe it may be a scam related. You may be able to handle it public service.
01:31
Give me a second, I'll be the call here shortly.
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Location mentioned:
Near George Washington Hwy, Bridgeport, WV 26330
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