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police car pulled up behind her and put his lights on. *Lauren's e+VE FWz
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unmarked police car with a flashing red light on his rooftop behind 1~LfR
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back up already on the way. g)|vS>^~
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a convicted rapist and wanted for other crimes. @M'qi =s*
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alone in a car, you should not pull over for an unmarked car. ozl!vf# kv
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police have to respect your right to keep going to a safe & quiet y
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put on your hazard lights) or call #77 like Lauren did. d\JB jT1g
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Too bad the cell phone companies don't generally give you this little
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of wonderful information. ~%f$}{
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*Speaking to a service representative at **Bell ** Mobility confirmed UK*v\TMv
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#77 was a direct link to OPP Dispatch. So, now it's your turn to let R osU~OK
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friends know about #77. ZW0\_1
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Send this to every woman (and person) you know; it may save a life.
