28 May chase in Suffolk area

[Scannerboy1968]

Anyone just hear the chase that occurred? It apparently started in Portsmouth and continued through Chesapeake and into Suffolk. The guy kept evading the police and even crashing into several VSP cars. Apparently one VSP was injurred in the accident. The chase centered around Wilroy, 10/32, 460, and 58. Finally the guy jumped into the Nansemond river. VSP advised he was high on crack. Speeds were between 40 -90mph and chase went on for about 40 minutes. Hope the VSP is ok. Happy listening........
Andy

 

[cantscan]

I'm new

I hope I'm not out of line asking this, but I assume since you mentioned the chase that you might know the frequencies of the suffolk police department.

I own a pro-67 handheld scanner (yeah, it's old...we didn't have the computer to entertain us way back when we purchased it). Would I be able to pick up suffolk from this scanner? I live in the eastern part of chesapeake.

Thanks.

Oh, and yes I did hear about the chase. Two conflicting stories...one says the police officer jumped in after the motorist, both landing in the water and another says the officer grabbed the motorist and he jumped, pulling the cop in the water with him.

 

[fmon]

Andy

The chase centered around Wilroy, 10/32, 460, and 58. Finally the guy jumped into the Nansemond river. VSP advised he was high on crack. Speeds were between 40 -90mph and chase went on for about 40 minutes. Hope the VSP is ok.

Yeah, I had that situation covered very well hearing them first on a Pro-2020, which is dedicated to Division 5 of Virginia State PD and Coastguard marine band, then Portsmouth on a Pro-2052, then Chesapeake on a Pro-96, then Suffolk on a BC785D which normally scans Suffolk PD ID’s. As they departed Portsmouth, I switched their bank off and scanned only Suffolk Fire/Medic ID’s on the 2052. The first trouper was injured prior to the Wilroy exit on 58 bypass heading west. The second trouper slammed the perp into the bridge railing over Lake Meade near Pitchkettle exit. During the struggle, the perp rolled over the rail dragging the officer with him. The officer lost some gear off his belt during the struggle in the water thus a dispatch for divers and a boat from Lake Meade Marina. The Wilroy incident was a result of a blockade, which knocked the officer’s vehicle (with him), into the median of the US 58 bypass. I also heard the LZ ops with Nightingale when they picked him up for transport to Norfolk General Hospital.
Cantscan

I own a pro-67 handheld scanner (yeah, it's old...we didn't have the computer to entertain us way back when we purchased it). Would I be able to pick up suffolk from this scanner? I live in the eastern part of chesapeake.

Welcome to the Board. Yes the 67 can scan Suffolk as conventional, but you are missing a lot of scanning opportunities, Chesapeake is Motorola mixed Digital trunked and the rest of the cities in the area are trunked also. I’m in Northeast Suffolk and can monitor VB, Chesa, Nor, Port, Hamp, and NN as well as Langley and NavBase, both 400 digital. Suffolk’s freqs are:
856.4375
857.4375
858.4375
859.4375
860.4375
856.9375
857.9375
858.9375
859.9375
860.9375
On your scanner, you will need to lockout the current Control Channel daily (and unlock yesterday’s). The first freq in the list is used to identify the license every half hour, so you really don’t need it. The next four are the rotating Control Channels. This system and all in the area can be found by clicking on the RR Database link on the blue line above.

 

[cantscan]

>This system and all in the area can be found by clicking on the RR Database link on the blue line above.

Cool! Thanks, Fmon. I had to look up the manual on the internet to understand this scanner all over again.

Back during the hurricane in 99, I believe (the big hurricane before last year's) we used the scanner to keep up with all going on around us, since the power was out. We hit a channel with a man saying, "Are you still with us? Just hold on! We're coming to you!" It seemed exciting as we considered all the possibilities...Was the victim-most likely a public service worker- stuck in water?...Was she trapped in heavy debris?...Was she holding on to a weak branch in a heavy flowing stream of water?

It wasn't long before we discovered we were listening to a news channel and the "victim" was a news reporter standing by to report the news live. It was still interesting, as we not only heard the news, but heard the behind-the-scene remarks, also. We enjoyed the "good job" remarks as each reporter ended their piece, also. When the camera malfunctioned while she was reporting live, we were able to listen to the remarks and how they planned on dealing with the situation ("we can't correct the video...we'll have to apologize")...and then the on-air apology, "we apologize for the video malfunction. Please bear with us and we'll do everything we can to correct the problem", etc. It was cool.

For a while, we could also hear phone calls made on cordless phones. I only listened in on one conversation when I was scanning and the word "lawyer" came up. The caller's boyfriend was involved in a narby shooting. If I knew I could have
identified the person, I would have called it in, but I shouldn't have been listening, anyway. That was the only time I ever listened in...honest. It certainly made me run out and purchase a new cell phone, realizing that anyone could have been listening to our calls. I don't think many phones today can be scanned, but I don't make a habit of scanning for calls. Soon after, I got a computer and haven't used the scanner in years.

Suffolk is my main interest at this point, even though I live in Chesapeake. I don't even know how much longer they'll even use the radios. Aren't they turning to computers, now? I wouldn't be surprised if they turned to cell phones. But, I don't know much about communicaton devices.

Sorry about the long post. Thanks for the welcome. The channels are set and they're coming in loud and almost clear.

 

[cantscan]

I hear crickets chirping. Was it something I said? LOL!

Hey, thanks for your help. I was able to find the Suffolk stations and I've also added the fire and rescue stations, as well. Now we can keep track of the crime and attack calls. We're considering moving there, but we want to listen in on the calls for a while before we make any decisions on where we would want to plant our roots. Sure, crime happens everywhere, and we're prepared for that (if denial is a form of preparation), but if we can avoid living near malefactors then why not use the scanner to keep track of the high crime areas? The news media doesn't tell you everything. If several robberies are involved in the same area, for instance, we could assume it's a high risk for robberies. In searching for a new home, we're taking into account the distant future and the probability of one day selling the house at market value without neighborhood reputation interfering with our ability to sell. And, of course it goes without saying, we are definately thinking about the current crime conditions while raising teenagers. Then there's the near future...they'll one day make us grandparents (hopefully) and I would hate to watch my grandkids shield their faces from stray bullets with thier cute refrigerator drawings while darting from their car to our front door...or listen to one of my grandkids exclaim in excitement, "Wow, you sure are lucky to have so many policemen driving up and down the street all the time with their lights and sirens! I even see some policemen get out of their cars and run! I wish I lived here with you!"

I hear crickets again. LOL!

If there's an easier and efficient way of checking area crime statistics without scanning, I'd highly welcome any input.

Thanks for everything.

 

[fmon]

cantscan wrote

The news media doesn't tell you everything. If several robberies are involved in the same area, for instance, we could assume it's a high risk for robberies.

Don't buy in downtown Suffolk, The rest of the 500 sq miles are ok.
cantscan wrote

"Wow, you sure are lucky to have so many policemen driving up and down the street all the time with their lights and sirens! I even see some policemen get out of their cars and run! I wish I lived here with you!"

We have a shortage of 15 policemen. In your city the action is far greater then in Suffolk. If you had a Pro-96 or one of the digital Unidens, you would hear a lot more action then what you hear in Suffolk. Chesapeake's PD is all digital and never lets up, but Fire/EMS is analog.

Gotta go, We're pulling out in the RV in a few min. for Lake Philpott for two weeks.

 

[cantscan]

Don't buy in downtown Suffolk, The rest of the 500 sq miles are ok.

Thanks for the warning, fmon. I heard about the shortage of policemen there. I think the pay is a little lower than other areas, because Suffolk PD seems to lose as many as they train.

The Suffolk teachers are getting a good raise this year...I say "good", but only compared to their usual track record as far as teachers' salary goes.

I'm certainly not saying teachers don't deserve the pay raise. They are on the go all the time; and when they aren't trying to get kids to sit down and learn, they are trying to deal with the parents who are making excuses for their kids' behavior. We're not in Walnut Grove, any more, Caroline. Teachers don't get paid to grade tests or hold teacher meetings.

Police work is not quite as lively....but don't etch my words in stone. I'm not a cop. I heard police work is described as "Hours and hours of mind-numbing boredome interrupted by an occasional few minutes of sheer terror". The police have my respect and their pay should be competative of those in the surrounding areas. Some have to work second jobs as wal-mart security and make just enough to disqualify them from checking the "earned income credit" box on their tax forms. Not much pay for people who put their lives on the line.

If we in America put our money where our priorities are, it doesn't make sense that pro athletes and entertainers make so much more money than teachers, firemen, policemen and nurses. :?

Well, enjoy your vacation, fmon and don't let the bears eat ya! Drive safe, and thanks for your help.

BTW, If I'm out of line by speaking off topic...or too much topic...please drop a hint or two. I don't aim to break any rules in here.

 

[fmon]

Well, enjoy your vacation, fmon and don't let the bears eat ya! Drive safe, and thanks for your help..

Thanks...
Speaking of bears, a 350 lb Black Bear strolled into a hospital in Rocky Mt. (Franklin County) day before yesterday. A Game Warden shot him an they hauled him out after taking a rabies test.
Another Bear tale, Smokey type. On our return trip today, while cruising at 54 mph in the MH and passing a slower car I glanced into the right mirror and notice a car in the bumper lane approaching very rapidly towards the car I'm passing. After signaling and pulling back in front of the slower car this speeding car passed both the slow car and me then reduced speed to the point that I had to move again to the left lane to keep from plowing into him. He then speeded up allowing me to pull in behind him and then he again slowed again to my speed to stay directly in front of me. I then check the left mirror to verify that I could pull to the left lane and attempt to pass this dude and then notice coming over the hill behind us an unmarked white car with lights flashing through the grill. This dude was trying to hide in front of me but the cop spotted him the first time he forced me to the left lane. Finally as the cop came up beside me, this dude then suddenly slowed and pulled to the right shoulder forcing me to really lean on my brakes, and I noted the remote brake signal light came on indicating the brakes were also applied on my car in tow. About the same time, the cop slowed to the inside shoulder, waving for me to continue on. You can bet the dude got a reckless driving summons as well as speeding.

BTW, If I'm out of line by speaking off topic...or too much topic...please drop a hint or two. I don't aim to break any rules in here.

Bear and Teacher chat is on topic with your subject (Suffolk)

 

[cantscan]

The bear strolled INTO the hospital...as in going through the doors and everything? Those automated doors, I tell ya!...Yep...technology definately has it's drawbacks!
They should have left the poor fella alone. Doesn't the constitution support his right to bear arms? (HEY! I heard that groan!)

Sounds like you had a fun vacation. The speeder seems to be one of those less intelligent ones who assume they can act normal and the police will "lose them" in the crowd. How quickly they forget (or never even realized) that the police call in license plates as soon as they determine they are going to pull them over. I'm glad he got caught.

 

[rescue674]

chase

Hey I am a suffolk ems volunteer and if you have a scanner then you can listen to us on 154.3850 but we are on 800mhz and the police grbbed him then he jumped in I was on the call and two VSP were transported