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Heard on: Salem Police Dispatch · 6 days ago
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Could you call the complainant and see if he’s authorized anybody to be out here working?
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There’s a male swinging a machete around saying he’s working and he got permission, but it’s unlikely.
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Man seen swinging machete near 17th St SE

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As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were called to an area near 17th Street SE in Salem regarding a report of a man swinging a machete while claiming he was authorized to work in the area. Law enforcement checked whether he had permission, and it appeared no one was supposed to be working there. The situation involved verification of his presence and possible misunderstanding about authorization.

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17th St SE, Salem, OR
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