Officers respond to machete threat at Home Depot, Hollywood FL
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WeaponsAs discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a possible disturbance involving a man allegedly threatening someone with a machete in the Home Depot parking lot near Oakwood Boulevard in Hollywood, Florida. The individual reportedly left the area in a silver van heading toward Sheridan Street. No injuries were reported and officers were en route to investigate.
Audio|Heard on: Broward County Police and Sheriff
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
00:00
Near Oakwood Boulevard is a Home Depot parking lot.
00:02
1020 is their common name.
00:05
They got a male reportedly threatening someone with a machete at 900 hours, no injuries.
00:09
They're still updating case (number withheld).
00:14
Nine around and if you're still on the landline can we just verify if all parties are 97[1]?
00:21
10-4[2], Bravo 10.
00:25
En route.
00:26
They're advising that the male left in a silver van toward Sheridan Street.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
97: Arrived at the scene or location.
[2]
10-4: Acknowledgement or affirmative; message received and understood.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Oakwood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020
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