E. Hawke Posted February 24, 2020 Author Share Posted February 24, 2020 'Yeah, he did, but that was in Oxnard not Ft. Shannon. Though yes, the cities do border each other.' *Taking a large sip of Diet Coke.* 'Think a Chihuahua would be able to make it this far?' Quote Coporal Evelyn Hawke Unit 215 Shiloh County Sheriff Department Badge 1504 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. O'Reilly Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 'Yeah, but we aren't that far from Oxnard sitting here.' *I grin.* 'Haven't you seen Homeward Bound? If the cat could do it, the Chihuahua can do it.' Quote Corporal Richard O'Reilly Unit 217 Shiloh County Sheriff Department Badge 1943 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E. Hawke Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 'Yeah, I saw that and the sequel.' *Eating more fries and washing them down with more Diet Coke.* 'Well, one way to check before we actually leave here.' *Setting my glass down I key up the mic on my shoulder.* "201, county" Quote Coporal Evelyn Hawke Unit 215 Shiloh County Sheriff Department Badge 1504 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C. Aylward Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 "201, County. Go ahead." *Checking my records, I see 201 is somewhere in town. Must be a break.* Quote Lieutenant Charles Aylward Shiloh County ERT Communications Dispatch Supervisor Badge 1663 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E. Hawke Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 "The report of a lost Chihuahua in Oxnard from earlier today, has it been found? May have spotted it." Quote Coporal Evelyn Hawke Unit 215 Shiloh County Sheriff Department Badge 1504 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C. Aylward Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 *Jesus, a dog? That's barely a rat.* "Standby 201." *I do a quick search and find that no one from our side has reported it as found.* "201, ERT, nothing came into us yet. Think you have won the dog lottery today." Quote Lieutenant Charles Aylward Shiloh County ERT Communications Dispatch Supervisor Badge 1663 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. O'Reilly Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 *I finish up my omelette and start in on the home fries, washing them down with plenty of Coke. It was honestly a wonder that I stayed skinny and didn't look like that guy in dispatch.* 'Good shit. Maybe we'll get to make some poor old lady's day today and return her little devil.' Quote Corporal Richard O'Reilly Unit 217 Shiloh County Sheriff Department Badge 1943 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E. Hawke Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 *Finishing off what's left of my meal in a hurry I wash it down with what's left of my Diet Coke. The waitress must've seen that we're now in a hurry as she comes over with the check. My total comes to $16 so I hand her two $20s* 'Keep the change, that's the tip.' *Getting up from my seat and turning around I see the chihuahua is back at the door looking in. When it see's that I'm looking it scurries off.* 'Flighty little devil better belong to a 5 year old girl with a mental illness.' Quote Coporal Evelyn Hawke Unit 215 Shiloh County Sheriff Department Badge 1504 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. O'Reilly Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 *I arch an eyebrow as I see Hawke hand the waitress two twenties.* 'You better have just tipped her that much. Did you just pay for my dinner?' *I get up with you, glancing to the Chihuahua.* 'Damn, it better be worth it.' *I key up my mic.* "209, ERT, you can show myself and 201 out at Mike's Diner. We're trying to catch that dog and see if we can get it returned." Quote Corporal Richard O'Reilly Unit 217 Shiloh County Sheriff Department Badge 1943 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C. Aylward Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 *Jesus Mary. Alright. That'll look great. Two deputies chasing a rat.* "209, 201, you got it. Have fun." Quote Lieutenant Charles Aylward Shiloh County ERT Communications Dispatch Supervisor Badge 1663 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E. Hawke Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 *While O'Reilly contacts dispatch to let them know what we're doing I put on some gloves and head out the door. As I exit I spot the dog stopped on the sidewalk roughly 20 feet away. As O'Reilly comes out I look over to him.* 'Alright, how do you think we should corral this buggar?' Quote Coporal Evelyn Hawke Unit 215 Shiloh County Sheriff Department Badge 1504 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. O'Reilly Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 *I follow Evelyn out, tugging on gloves.* 'Hmm...did we try just calling it?' *I squat down, making a kissy noise.* 'C'mere puppy. C'mere.' Quote Corporal Richard O'Reilly Unit 217 Shiloh County Sheriff Department Badge 1943 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E. Hawke Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 *The pup seems to take notice of O'Reilly calling it and comes towards us only to stop half-way through. He then starts yapping but at least he's not walking away.* 'Yeah, keep distracting it. Maybe he'll come closer. Meanwhile I'm just going to go around and see if I can get behind it.' *As O'Reilly keeps it distracted I walk around the cars trying to get around the dog.* Quote Coporal Evelyn Hawke Unit 215 Shiloh County Sheriff Department Badge 1504 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. O'Reilly Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 *I keep making kissy noises, trying to distract the little pup.* 'C'mere baby. Come on. Come here.' *I keep an eye on Evelyn, watching her sneak around behind the dog.* Quote Corporal Richard O'Reilly Unit 217 Shiloh County Sheriff Department Badge 1943 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E. Hawke Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 *Breathing a bit of a sigh of relief as I get around the dog while it's distracted. Yeah, keep looking at the nice deputy making kissy noises at you while I get closer to you from behind. As I get right on top of the dog it suddenly looks up at me and starts to bolt but too late as my hands enclose on it. It wiggles and yaps at me while I scoop him up and bring him to my chest.* 'Ok, ok, relax, relax, I got you' Quote Coporal Evelyn Hawke Unit 215 Shiloh County Sheriff Department Badge 1504 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. O'Reilly Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 *I stand up as Evelyn grabs the dog and flash a smile.* 'Awesome, good job. You want to take it over or want me to take it?' Quote Corporal Richard O'Reilly Unit 217 Shiloh County Sheriff Department Badge 1943 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E. Hawke Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 'Find out if it's the right dog first and your call on who gets to take it' *With one of my hands I check the dogtag and read it out.* 'Butterbean, 89 Chickadee Lane, Oxnard... no phone number' Quote Coporal Evelyn Hawke Unit 215 Shiloh County Sheriff Department Badge 1504 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. O'Reilly Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 "209 dispatch, confirm the address in Oxnard the dog is missing from? 89 Chickadee?" 'I don't mind taking it if you want to go back in service,' *I offer.* Quote Corporal Richard O'Reilly Unit 217 Shiloh County Sheriff Department Badge 1943 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E. Hawke Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 'Eh, with shift almost over I'll take the rat back' *Still waiting to hear from dispatch I take the creature that's commonly mistaken for being a dog and put it in the back seat of 201.* Quote Coporal Evelyn Hawke Unit 215 Shiloh County Sheriff Department Badge 1504 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. O'Reilly Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 *I nod.* 'Alright. I'll catch up with you later.' *I smile and head to my car, slipping in the driver's seat and cranking up the Charger.* Quote Corporal Richard O'Reilly Unit 217 Shiloh County Sheriff Department Badge 1943 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E. Hawke Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 *Getting the confirmation from dispatch I get in 201 and head to Oxnard to return the dog.* Quote Coporal Evelyn Hawke Unit 215 Shiloh County Sheriff Department Badge 1504 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C. Aylward Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 "10-4 209, that's the correct address. I take it you caught the dog?" *A good use of police resources no less. Well, at least they didn't blindly chase the little rat.* Quote Lieutenant Charles Aylward Shiloh County ERT Communications Dispatch Supervisor Badge 1663 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.DeVito Posted March 30, 2020 Share Posted March 30, 2020 *I head into the diner, taking a moment to look around the place. It hasn't changed a bit since I was in here last and there's definitely some.. interesting memories tied up here. I take a booth by a window overlooking the parking lot and it isn't much longer before a waitress comes up to me to take my order.* 'I'll take a coke but I am waiting for someone, I'll wait to order until he's here.' *It shouldn't be much longer since I stayed over to finish up preceptorship paperwork and did a quick run through of Jack's report. He did a lot better than some of the others in his class, that's for sure.* Quote Sergeant Allison Devito Unit 220 Shiloh County Sheriff Department Badge 1825 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z. Russo Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 *After my shift I text Stephanie and let her know I won't be home for dinner. I take 400 and drive a few blocks north to Mikes, A greasy spoon thats been around since the 40s with a few minor revisions known for its Greek food. I walk in and see Allie in a booth overlooking the parking.* 'I love a good diner. How are you?' *The waitress comes over with a menu* 'I'll give you a few minutes to decide but can I start you with a drink?' 'Dr. Pepper with no ice please.' *The waitress disappears behind the bar to get my drink.* Quote Captain Zachary Russo, Fort Shannon Uniformed Division Captain Unit 400 Shiloh County Sheriff's Department Badge 1109 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.DeVito Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 *I smile warmly when Zach come into the diner.* 'I'm not bad, all things considered. It was a long fucking shift today, that's for sure. This new guy has some shitty luck' *I chuckle, it really has been a long time since I've run this many calls in one shift.* 'How are you? How's the family doing?' Quote Sergeant Allison Devito Unit 220 Shiloh County Sheriff Department Badge 1825 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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