Possible threat involving hatchet near Market St NE, Salem OR
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WeaponsAs discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible threat involving a person with a hatchet near Market Street NE in Salem. The individual, previously trespassing at the location, reportedly threatened security and a caller before walking southbound on Lancaster Drive with a dog. The situation appeared to de-escalate as the person was later seen leaving the area.
Audio|Heard on: Salem Police Dispatch
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01:38
Transcript:
00:00
Five (number withheld) dispatching you on a menace call.
00:03
Near Market Street NE.
00:10
Please give me a copy.
00:13
Five nine six.
00:19
It's going to be a suspect that's been trespassing the location before.
00:22
Had pulled out a hatchet, threatening our caller with it and security.
00:25
It's delayed about 2 min now.
00:27
Now walking southbound on Lancaster Drive NE.
00:29
It's a male adult, approximately 40 years of age, thin flannel jacket, yellow and green grease on back.
00:41
379 copy. Looks like he's no longer threatening security.
00:49
Hey, from what I'm seeing, he's no longer at the location.
00:52
He's walking southbound passing the Olive Garden now.
00:55
Has a black and white dog with a blue raincoat next to him as well.
01:02
Copy that. We're all a little out of position, so take a few minutes to get there.
01:07
Copy that.
01:13
378, we can disconnect like the cop that gave us a call.
01:21
Copy that.
01:28
Units just responding to the menace call.
01:29
Caller is willing to proceed charges; they lost eyes on the suspect.
01:38
Copy.
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:
Market St NE, Salem, OR 97301
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