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Neighbor says police entered gated Fort Lauderdale home, damaged gate; chief pledges follow-up

Fort Lauderdale City Commission · April 7, 2026
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Summary

A Fort Lauderdale resident said officers entered his gated property Feb. 28 with guns and dogs, broke his gate and left without explanation; the police chief told the commission he will follow up with Risk Management and personally investigate the status of the claim.

Salvador Noriega told the Fort Lauderdale City Commission that police entered his gated home the night of Feb. 28 with guns drawn and dogs, ordered him back inside and damaged his gate and lock while offering no explanation.

Noriega said officers left him a card with a case number and directed him to Risk Management; he later filed a claim with the city after…

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