Welfare check on woman and children without heat in Helen, Helen WV
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Officers conducted a welfare check near Powder Alley in Helen on a woman (name withheld) and her two children living without electricity or heat. Concern arose after a family member reported the children might be forced to leave soon and heard the woman upset.
Audio|Heard on: Raleigh County Public Safety
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Are you available for check the welfare in Helen?
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In 4WI.F.
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I'm going to check the welfare near Powder Alley and Helen.
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There's a subject (name withheld) that has two children with her in Helen and a complaint contacted social services.
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The 14-year-old had,
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is the granddaughter, and I called the complainant sister-in-law in Ohio who said she was tired of being cold and could hear the subject cursing in the background,
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and the 14-year-old was saying she has to be out by Monday,
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they want a welfare check on the juveniles due to no electricity or heat.
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Location mentioned:
Powder Alley, Helen, WV 25915
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