Caregiver struck by dementia patient in Charleston, Charleston WV
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Family OffenseA caregiver reported being struck with a cane by their dementia patient near Kentucky Street in Charleston. The caregiver relocated to a nearby Sheetz station in a blue Nissan Altima and requested law enforcement assistance only, refusing medical help.
Audio|Heard on: Kanawha County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
00:31
Transcript:
00:00
Yes, sir. Near Kentucky Street, Cross Street, East Avenue.
00:07
The caller's a caregiver advising their patient has dementia but repeatedly hit the collar with the cane.
00:19
Okay.
00:20
It looks like the caller is currently at Sheetz in an older dark blue Nissan Altima.
00:26
They are parked on the side by the pump.
00:28
They are denying medics and requesting law enforcement only.
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Location mentioned:
Kentucky St, Charleston, WV 25309
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