Person held hostage in apartment by wheelchair user, Gainesville FL
AssaultA man reported being held hostage in his apartment by a woman in a wheelchair who once had a hammer but is now separated and unarmed. The woman may have mental health issues.
Audio|Source: Gainesville Police and Alachua Fire
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Transcript:
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T-51 to Signal 38[1], more of a Signal 13[2] at near Southwest 8th Avenue, Campus Walk Apartments with (number withheld). Compliant called in advising, he was being held hostage in his room.
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He said the subject had a hammer. It's going to be a bar of fox strut, six years of age, tall, heavy build, wheelchair bound. Her name is (name withheld).
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She has Signal 20.
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We also have history with Mr. Daniel Mitch, who was also schizophrenia, bipolar, and paranoia.
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She no longer has the hammer, they are separated, she is in her room.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Signal 38: Domestic disturbance
[2]
Signal 13: Suspicious person or circumstances requiring police attention.
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Location mentioned:
Near SW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
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