Teen with autism becomes physical with parents at Benton home, Benton IL
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A 15-year-old autistic male living near South Pope Street in Benton was physical with his parents, including head-butting the mother and refusing medication.
Audio|Heard on: Franklin, Perry, Jackson, Williamson, and Jefferson Counties Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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I mean, it's near South Pope Street.
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I've got a 15-year-old autistic male, has been physical, head-butted the mom, refusing to take medication, now physical with the father.
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I've got another son on the line.
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Location mentioned:
S Pope St, Benton, IL 62812
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