Man off medication threatens to resist officers in welfare check, Largo FL

Medical Emergency

Reported: 11/14/2025 07:32 AM

Largo, FL

A 49-year-old man off his medication was striking his head with a stick and threatened to resist officers during a welfare check at a location near Dell Place in Largo, Florida. He was on the front porch and made no suicidal statements. No weapons were found except the stick.

Audio|Source: Largo Police Department

02:41

Transcript:

00:00

West Side Units be advised I have an incoming welfare check[1] on Dell Place for a 49-year-old male who is diagnosed psychotic not taking his medications, possibly on 6.50s.

00:13

He's beaten the top of his head with a stick.

00:15

It's been going on for about 10 minutes.

00:23

Four footy, I'm on the scene watching the door waiting on back.

00:27

I got me.

00:33

I do, I think I work clear or a lot going to watch there.

00:39

394,

00:44

can I have you start?

00:48

I copy. So, 9.

00:52

Pretty on the frame, I don't know.

01:00

Office 69, I could be in right as well.

01:06

Probably 69.

01:12

I did it four.

01:17

I'll head to that welfare check[1] if you need.

01:21

Yeah, I'll take a 394 spot.

01:25

Actually, can I have all three units continue? Because the subject's threatening to resist the officers.

01:30

He's aware that you guys are all en route.

01:34

I'll be.

01:39

I'll take about it all.

01:47

Hi,

01:48

Kathy.

01:56

394, then I can show you back in.

02:03

Units going to that welfare check[1].

02:04

He's a white male, 5'10, heavyset, long blonde hair, red stocking cap, pink t-shirt, tan pants, no weapons,

02:11

except for the stick that he had.

02:13

He's still currently on the front porch.

02:22

Copy, other than the statements of resistance officers, has he made any suicidal statements?

02:31

No suicidal statements, he's just making 2M statements and acting 2M.

02:37

Okay, thank you.

Police codes explained

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[1]

welfare check: Request to check on a person's wellbeing

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