Overheard on Police Scanner

Listening to scanner traffic can sometimes lead to these kind of stories

Massillon police laid their lives on the line during high-rise fire
Canton Repository
14, I was listening to my police scanner when I heard a call for a possible fire at the Lincoln high-rise apartments. When the first officer arrived, he reported the fire department needed to step it up because there was a fully engaged fire


Quincy Scanner Tales: Accident leaves two in serious condition, Man escapes ...
Boston.com
By Jessica Bartlett, Town Correspondent Two people were taken to the hospital in serious condition after a motor vehicle accident in West Squantum on Thursday, police said


Braintree Scanner Tales: Police investigating Market and Deli break-in, Motel ...
Boston.com
By Jessica Bartlett, Town Correspondent Police are still looking for the suspect that broke into the Braintree Market and Deli early Friday morning.


Quincy Scanner Tales: Woman arrested in Walmart assault, Walgreens robbed ...
Boston.com
14, police responded to the scene of an altercation outside of the store involving numerous people. The suspect said she had been walking out of the store when the victim brushed past her.


Police Investigating Possible Wilton Area Shooting
KFYR-TV
Police are investigating a possible early morning shooting south of Wilton. At approximately 3:00 am there were reports via police scanner mentioning someone had been shot in the shoulder.