Transient man armed with knife fights at restaurant, Porterville CA
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WeaponsAs discussed during the dispatch call, a transient man wearing a checkered hoodie fought at Papa's Loaded Baked Potato and was believed to have threatened with a knife. He was followed from near West Olive to near West Tomah and then into Applegate's parking lot. Officers arrived and secured the situation.
Audio|Heard on: Porterville Police
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02:44
Transcript:
00:00
Paul 328177 to back, respond to the area of Papa's Loaded Baked Potato near West Olive.
00:10
RP is advising that a white male transient, checkered hoodie, fighting for the business and then approached DRP and DRP believed that the subject pulled a knife on him but was unsure.
00:28
177 from Carmelita and Putnam.
00:36
Acknowledged, break. Can I need six units status?
00:40
Acknowledged, 27's been numbering numbers.
00:43
Acknowledged standby, just one break.
00:45
320 177, the RP follows this subject.
00:48
They're going to be close to near West Tomah.
00:55
Copy.
00:57
One seven, still copy.
01:01
Ninety-six, quit.
01:04
William (number withheld) for 1st of the law.
01:15
Two ninety-six.
01:20
That's the Dick's voting clear.
01:25
Of course.
01:32
Paul 328177, the RP that advised you that the subjects are westbound Putnam from Locust said advising that they're walking into the parking lot of Applegate's.
01:44
177 copy.
01:51
20, are you still on open line with the RP?
01:55
Affirmative.
01:56
The RP's on foot following the subject.
02:01
Copy.
02:07
20, could he get a better description of the suspect?
02:15
177-officer has arrived at the location.
02:18
Acknowledged.
02:21
Seventy-seven, the RP said.
02:23
I'm writing that the subject is on the east side of the business near the dumpster.
02:30
Jennifer, I'm out though.
02:34
Acknowledged.
02:40
Paul one seventy-seven status.
02:43
Seventy-seven no further assistance needed; situation secure and under control, I got one to check.
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Location mentioned:
W Olive Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
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