Argument over tennis court use at John Prince Park, Lake Worth FL
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Disorderly ConductAs discussed during the dispatch call, a park ranger at John Prince Park responded to a dispute between a permitted tennis court user and another individual using the courts without a permit. The unpermitted individual became argumentative and insisted on his right to use the courts, claiming tax entitlement. The ranger remained in the vehicle for safety and later provided education about court use rules and commercial activity restrictions.
Audio|Heard on: Palm Beach FL Public Works Group Calls
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04:7
Transcript:
00:00
Copy (number withheld) Calusa also for informational purposes, I got a second call this time from the permit holder for courts one and two.
00:10
He said there were unpermitted use of court two.
00:16
I am aware that we do have those courts rented out still.
00:22
I will go ahead and check with everyone, and I will advise shortly.
00:29
Copy (number withheld). Thank you.
00:33
I'll be one way.
00:38
(number withheld) John Prince, tennis area.
00:42
Copy (number withheld) John Prince.
00:48
The courts one and two, the patron that is using the court is not permitted.
00:59
The patron up here is being very aggressive and yelling and insisting he be called a taxpayer.
01:10
Copy 115.
01:15
There is a patron who was using court number two.
01:21
I didn't have a chance to speak with the gentleman who has rented them, but this patron is extremely argumentative.
01:29
He insists that I call him a tax paying person.
01:33
He says that he knows commissioners and that his tax dollars override this gentleman's permit.
01:41
I'm doing my best to explain, but he just continues to be argumentative.
01:46
I'm currently standing by in my truck and he is waiting for me to exit.
02:13
In regards to that, find out if court three and four is available.
02:17
Also, there was said to be commercial activity meaning lessons being taught.
02:23
Remember, that's not allowed.
02:41
Okay, and we're not getting in a yelling match with him.
02:45
If not, just advise them, and then I probably have to send PBS over there or let me know what you need.
03:05
Ten four. I will advise, and I also did try to offer a blue card so he could give you a call.
03:11
He refused.
03:18
I'll be 108.
03:20
Copy 115, and please be safe and let me know if you need PBS or ASAP.
03:41
Now that I have walked around the area, the gentleman that is very aggressive is not even playing tennis on the tennis courts.
03:51
He's actually playing volleyball.
03:53
I am currently checking courts three and four to educate on commercial activity.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
John Prince Park, 2700 6th Ave S, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33461
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