Man Arrested for Attacking 2 People with Machete in Pembroke Pines Home
Incident Occurred in Encantada Community
A man was arrested on Monday after attacking a repairman and a woman inside his Pembroke Pines home, police said.
Arrest and Charges
Darrell Dean Roberts, 38, faces two counts of attempted homicide for the attacks in the Encantada community at Southwest 190th Avenue and 15th Street, Pembroke Pines Police said.
Incident Description
Police received several 911 calls at around 5:19 p.m. about a suspect with a machete.
A service worker was at Roberts’ home conducting repairs when Roberts attacked him, according to police. The worker sustained serious injuries.
Second Victim
Another resident of the home, a woman, was trying to intervene when Roberts also attacked her with the machete. She also sustained serious injuries and had to be airlifted to a trauma center.
Investigation and Arrest
Police have not identified the victims and did not have information on what led up to the attack. However, officers quickly located and arrested Roberts. Police said the incident was isolated and there was no further threat to the community.
Conclusion
The incident is a sobering reminder of the importance of prioritizing safety and security. It is unclear what motivated the suspect’s actions, but it is clear that the consequences were serious and potentially life-threatening.
FAQs
* What happened in the incident?
The suspect, Darrell Dean Roberts, attacked a repairman and a woman with a machete inside his home.
* How serious were the injuries?
The injuries sustained by both victims were serious, with the woman requiring airlifted to a trauma center.
* Is the community in danger?
According to police, the incident was isolated and there is no further threat to the community.
* What charges is the suspect facing?
Roberts is facing two counts of attempted homicide.
