Vault: The 911 Operator From the Katt Williams Hostage Call Phones In

Summary

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The Bert Show: Vault — The 911 Operator From the Katt Williams Hostage Call Phones In

Date: May 12, 2026

Episode Overview

In this memorable episode, The Bert Show turns its spotlight onto a bizarre and headline-grabbing incident involving comedian Katt Williams in Coweta County, Georgia. The show replays the infamous 911 call from a 17-year-old who claimed he was being held against his will by Katt Williams, then welcomes Rebecca— the very 911 operator who took the call— for a candid telephone interview. Together, the cast and Rebecca break down what happened, clarify the facts, and inject their trademark humor and curiosity into the conversation.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Background: The Katt Williams Incident

• Summary of Events:
  The hosts begin by recapping Katt Williams’s arrest on charges of burglary and criminal trespass at the home of movie producer Barry Hankerson.
  Williams and his team claim it’s a misunderstanding relating to his stay at Hankerson’s house while filming a movie. (00:38)

• The Twist:
  On Tuesday, a 17-year-old called 911 from Hankerson’s house, alleging that Katt Williams was holding him against his will and threatening him.

2. The 911 Call Playback

• Live Replay:
  The show plays the pivotal 911 audio, highlighting the anxious, slightly confused tone of the teenage caller and the calm, procedural approach of the 911 operator, Rebecca. The caller insists he simply wants to get to the airport for a flight and fears being beaten up.
  • Notable Quote:

    911 Caller: “I’m being held against my will. A man, his name is Katt Williams.” (02:09)

    “He doesn’t beat me up, and I’m only 17 years old and I need to get to an airport.” (02:44)

3. Rebecca, the 911 Operator, Calls In

• Introduction & Reaction:
  Rebecca dials in to confirm her role in the now-notorious call, surprising the hosts (“What up, 106?” — referencing her operator number). She expresses amusement and a touch of disbelief that her call has gone viral. (03:27)

  • Notable Quote:

    Rebecca: “I didn’t even realize y’all were gonna play it, but… yeah, that’s definitely me. I don’t even know if y’all believe me, but, yeah, I’m operator 106.” (03:31)

• How the Call Felt:

  • Rebecca shares her initial confusion, revealing that while celebrity incidents are rare in Coweta County, anything is possible.
    • Quote:

      “It kind of blew my mind, you know? … Sometimes… if they’re a celebrity, why would they be in Coweta County?... But, I mean, you never know, I guess.” (03:55)

• Insights on the Situation:

  • She notes the caller didn’t sound truly distressed, and that ultimately the police didn’t arrest Katt Williams that night, further suggesting a misunderstanding.
    • Quote:

      “He didn’t sound like he was in any stress. But I know that night they didn’t arrest him. So, I think it was just a misunderstanding...” (04:18)

• Rebecca’s Perspective on Charges:

  • She shares that, since there was no arrest, serious charges seemed unlikely—a point the hosts agree makes the story “bizarre” and likely to have “two sides.”
    • Quote:

      “If he had actually been holding him against his will, they would have arrested him… I don’t even think that charges should be placed against him. But I don’t know. I’m not the police.” (04:35)

4. Hosts’ Take & Show Vibe

• Curiosity and Humor:
  The team maintains a light, tongue-in-cheek attitude as they joke about Rebecca’s newfound celebrity (“106 on The Bert Show, we’re gonna be in Us Weekly again!” (05:07)) and speculate about Katt Williams’ inevitable public response.

• Looking for the Full Story:
  They acknowledge how “bizarre” the events seem and anticipate Katt Williams releasing his side of the story soon.

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Memorable Quotes & Timestamps

• “I’m being held against my will. A man, his name is Katt Williams.”
  — 911 Caller (02:09)

• “He doesn’t beat me up, and I’m only 17 years old and I need to get to an airport.”
  — 911 Caller (02:44)

• “I didn’t even realize y’all were gonna play it, but… yeah, that’s definitely me. I don’t even know if y’all believe me, but, yeah, I’m operator 106.”
  — Rebecca the 911 Operator (03:31)

• “It kind of blew my mind, you know? …if they’re a celebrity, why would they be in Coweta County?… But, I mean, you never know, I guess.”
  — Rebecca (03:55)

• “If he had actually been holding him against his will, they would have arrested him… I don’t even think that charges should be placed against him. But I don’t know. I’m not the police.”
  — Rebecca (04:35)

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Important Segment Timestamps

| Time | Segment | |-----------|----------------------------------------------------| | 00:38 | Background on Katt Williams' arrest | | 02:08 | 911 Call begins; playback and analysis | | 03:27 | Rebecca (Operator 106) calls into the show | | 03:55 | Rebecca’s reaction to taking the call | | 04:18 | Rebecca discusses handling of the situation | | 04:56 | Final thoughts: "two sides to every story" | | 05:07 | Lighthearted banter about Rebecca's “fame” |

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Summary & Tone

The episode mixes genuine curiosity, empathy, and the signature wit of The Bert Show as it peels back the layers of a newsworthy incident. Listeners are given an inside look at a viral 911 call—straight from the operator herself—and are left with more context and a sense that, sometimes, even wild-sounding stories may stem from simple misunderstandings. The conversation remains light-hearted even as it touches on odd and potentially serious topics, offering laughs and a look behind the headlines.

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Transcript

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[911 Operator (Rebecca)]

Your emergency?

[911 Caller]

I'm being held against my will. A man, his name is Cat Williams.

[911 Operator (Rebecca)]

Do you live with this person? How do you know them?

[911 Caller]

He. He was a friend of mine.

[911 Operator (Rebecca)]

Okay, hold on one second. Let me get the sheriff's comment on the line.

[911 Caller]

I'm trying to get to the airport. I have plane Tickets waiting for me. Okay. And. And the gentleman will not let us leave. I had a ride and he wouldn't let our ride take us there. He said Cat Williams is holding you. Yes, sir. All right. Has he said anything to you? Does he have a weapon? I'm not sure. I mean, he's threatening us. I don't want to deal with it. I just want to get away from him. He doesn't beat me up, and I'm only 17 years old and I need to get to an airport. I don't want to fool with him. I just want to get away from here, get on my plane and go back to my house. We'll get a deputy over there soon. Okay.

[911 Operator (Rebecca)]

That's strange.

[Radio Host]

So both of those things. There's something going on there.

[Radio Co-Host]

Now, Cat Williams, you know him from Wild N Out. He's been in some movies, Stand up comedy also, but really, really strange. Yeah. Now he's going to come out with his side of everything today and probably make more sense, but weird.

[Radio Host]

Yeah, they say it was all a big misunderstanding, but that doesn't sound like too much of a misunderstanding to.

[Radio Co-Host]

So Rebecca's called in and said that she was the 911 operator that took that call.

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Hey, Rebecca.

[911 Operator (Rebecca)]

Hey. How are you guys today?

[Radio Co-Host]

Okay. How are you?

[911 Operator (Rebecca)]

I'm hanging in. I heard y' all play the call on the radio. I didn't even realize y' all were gonna play it, but. Yeah, that's definitely me. I don't even know if y' all believe me, but, yeah, I'm operator 106. I actually just got off work tonight.

[Radio Co-Host]

What up, 106?

[Radio Host]

Let's listen. Hold on. Let's see how you do your job.

[911 Operator (Rebecca)]

Oh, one. Operator 106, where is your emergency?

[911 Caller]

I'm being held against my will.

[Radio Host]

What do you think when you got that call?

[911 Operator (Rebecca)]

Well, it was kind of. It kind of blew my mind, you know? I mean, I didn't know what to think. And he described the guy to a T. And I mean, I don't know, sometimes you kind of. I don't know, if there was celebrity, why would they be in Cowetha County? You know, like, sure, he's there, you know, but, I mean, you never know, I guess.

[Radio Co-Host]

So did they give you more details on why he was being held? It sounds so bizarre.

[911 Operator (Rebecca)]

We have no idea. Like, he didn't sound like he was in any stress. But I know that night they didn't arrest him. So I think it was just a misunderstanding. Understanding. Because if he had actually been holding him against his will, they would have arrested him at night. So I think that, you know, it was just kind of maybe a disagreement or an argument between the two people, but I never got any further on what happened with all that. But, yeah, they definitely didn't arrest him Tuesday night. So I don't even think that charges should be placed against him. But I don't know. I'm not the police. I don't know how all that works.

[Radio Co-Host]

Yeah, my. There is always two sides to every story. And my bet is today Cat Williams comes out and he tells you exactly what. What. At least his version of the whole story. It does sound bizarre today.

[911 Operator (Rebecca)]

Exactly. There's always two sides, so we shall see. I just want to call and let y' all know that they didn't press charges on him on Tuesday for that. So thanks.

[Radio Host]

106.

[911 Operator (Rebecca)]

Y' all have a good day.

[Radio Host]

Bye bye.

[Radio Co-Host]

106 on the bird show, we're gonna be in Us Weekly again, the Birch Show.

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