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Police assist for barricaded person on Waterloo Street

Heard on: Philadelphia PA EMS Dispatch Group Calls

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Attention, Engine Two, Ladder Three, Battalion Three.

2/17/2026 02:21 PM

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Waterloo St, Philadelphia, PA 19122

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Barricade incident reported on Waterloo Street

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2/17/2026 02:22 PM

Waterloo St, Philadelphia, PA 19122

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible barricade incident in the 26th District near Waterloo Street. Reports indicated the presence of several dogs, including a pit bull and two Yorkies, at the scene. The situation appears to have been contained, but details remain unconfirmed based on radio communications.

Barricaded person near Waterloo St

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2/17/2026 02:20 PM

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS are assisting police with a barricaded person near Waterloo St; multiple units responding.

Possible armed barricade near Waterloo St; woman reportedly not allowed to leave

Weapons

2/17/2026 02:16 PM

Waterloo St, Philadelphia, PA 19122

As discussed during the dispatch call, 26th District declared a barricade at a residence near the 1700 block of Waterloo St. A male is possibly armed and reportedly refused to let a woman leave. SWAT is staging near the 1800 block of Waterloo St. Pets are reported inside. Use caution.

Barricade declared: possibly armed male near Waterloo St

Weapons

2/17/2026 02:14 PM

Waterloo St, Philadelphia, PA 19122

As discussed during the dispatch call, police declared a barricade near Waterloo St in Philadelphia involving a male and a female inside a residence. Reports from family/texts indicated the male may be armed. SWAT/SERT and fire personnel were notified, a staging area was set on the 1800 block of Waterloo, and nearby streets were closed. Attempts to make contact were made; at one point the male reportedly refused to let the female out.

Armed man reportedly holding woman inside home

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2/17/2026 01:49 PM

Waterloo St, Philadelphia, PA 19122

As discussed during the dispatch call, police received a report of a possible armed man preventing a woman from leaving a residence near Waterloo Street in Philadelphia. A female caller said she was waiting in a white vehicle outside while officers responded. Details remain unconfirmed.

AI Summary

Other Crimes reported near Waterloo St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 on Feb 17, 2026, 2:21 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units including fire and medical personnel were dispatched to assist police with a barricaded person near Waterloo Street in Philadelphia. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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