Overheard on the Scanner

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

"Subject is hallucinating. He believes he's a Power Ranger and that he can change the world."

submitted by Robert

"There's a naked man running around town, escaped from the jail."

submitted by Mantha
overheard in Salem, MA, about 15 miles north of Boston

"He left his bag unattended, and when confronted, he went back to pick it up. The official there says that's suspicious."

"He says negative. Everyone he knows is broke."

submitted by Maltus

"I'll respond to that area too. We'll scare 'em away."

"You are awesome, thank you!"

Dispatch: "I think this woman is just looking for a free ride home."
Officer: "Well, she ain't getting one from us."

"We're not going to keep covering for you. At some point, you have to take the training wheels off and do this yourself."

"There's a strange, little man passed out on the sidewalk. I'll let you know when the police arrive."

"Man, there's supposed to be a boyfriend/girlfriend disturbance up there, too! Right up the street!"

Dispatch: "Caller advises there's a tractor trailer without a cab that's not supposed to be driving."
Officer: "I'd love to see that."

"Caller was at the Wienerschnitzel, but hung up."