Armed barricade reported in Newark apartment, Newark OH
WeaponsPolice and emergency services responded to an armed barricade situation inside an apartment in Newark, OH. Officers communicated with the armed individual, who threatened to shoot if the door was breached. They requested ballistic shields and coordinated helicopter medical evacuations to support the operation.
Audio|Source: Licking County Public Safety
02:51
Transcript:
00:00
You're clear, how stage? 21, King 21[1], if he's talking to us now.
00:04
If you need to start Team 3[4] or not.
00:06
Engine 542[2], operator to command.
00:08
I'll just have them stage until I get on scene.
00:10
You don't work in command.
00:11
Go ahead. You're clear.
00:12
I got a cool, I get to know your location.
00:16
Just to keep it working, I'll be back at the Queen's car in a second.
00:18
No, it sounds like he's certain in 58.
00:20
That's Thursday.
00:21
Inside of this apartment.
00:22
Okay. Felt and fire, but I'm over two.
00:24
Stand by, take your phone.
00:25
We're going. We've moved back in one of the rooms.
00:26
We're talking to him now.
00:27
6.9 to 356, or any other solub unis? 6 to 7 by 1.
00:31
He was advised if they kick the door, he's taken live.
00:34
He does grab one of our ballistic shields, if not two.
00:36
That's fine, I'm going to react to 89.
00:38
He's talking about 58 or having a shootout up here, if you guys can bring extra shields.
00:43
Anyone else on two foot?
00:45
Thank you, unfortunately.
00:46
Thank you, Mr.
00:54
Man, Ralph. For all units, there'll be the second floor of building Kayas and King.
00:59
There'll be the south side second floor balcony.
01:02
Mike's County, EMS, HealthNet[3].
01:03
Thanks County, UMS, the HealthNet[3].
01:05
The HealthNet[3].
01:06
For key cover to shadow, Lexer, you can put me out of the corner on the inspection.
01:09
Okay.
01:10
That 3 is lifting off right now for the southern high school football field right now.
01:14
So, stand by that would be on the frequency.
01:15
Okay, there should be two helicopters coming to Megs County.
01:18
We should be having one coming to Tupper's Plains, Ohio, as well.
01:21
That's affirmative, sir.
01:22
Healthnet number two is the Tupper's plane helicopter, and HelpNet 3 is doing the football field, sir.
01:28
Okay, thank you.
01:29
I'll be looking for HealthNet[3] number two then.
01:30
We'll start pushing these people back.
01:32
You're behind you.
01:34
Yes, sir.
01:35
Yep, sir.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
King 21: Radio call sign, likely a unit identifier
[2]
Engine 542: Fire/EMS apparatus identifier
[3]
HealthNet: Medical helicopter/air ambulance
[4]
Team 3: Tactical or response team identifier
Disclaimer:
This was transcribed by AI and may contain errors. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
Newark, OH
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