Subject threatens to shoot police during welfare check, Kennebunk ME
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WeaponsAccording to the dispatch call, police conducted a welfare check at a residence near 31st Street in Kennebunk, Maine. The subject threatened to shoot officers if they responded and was known to be armed and aggressive, with a prior incident of stabbing an officer. Units staged near Kennebunk Savings Bank on Fletcher Street while coordinating with fire marshal and state police.
Audio|Heard on: AllStar Node 50281
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05:11
Transcript:
00:00
Welfare check, 31st Street.
00:05
Request for possible assistance.
00:08
They mentioned contacting the fire marshal.
00:14
It was stated that if police responded to his house, he would shoot them to protect the public; he had been to prison before.
00:32
There is a caution for a two-officer call; subject known to have kitchen knives and be aggressive.
00:40
Confirming response.
00:42
Coordinates shared.
00:47
Confirmed.
00:54
Code information noted.
00:59
Operator on southern main route.
01:01
They will wait until given direct orders.
01:05
Understood.
01:06
Acknowledged.
01:12
Proceed with caution.
01:26
Location of units requested.
01:31
At quarters.
01:36
Will be staging nearby.
01:39
Staging confirmed.
01:47
Trying to make contact.
01:49
They are familiar with the subject.
01:51
Uncertain if someone should be sent there soon.
01:54
Confirmed.
02:00
Information is straightforward.
02:06
Okay.
02:10
Unit in Kennebunk.
02:11
Will stay across the street.
02:14
Bank parking lot is a large open area.
02:17
Bank parking lot confirmed.
02:18
Thank you.
02:25
Location confirmed.
02:29
Requesting if another unit could assist here.
02:33
Units staging at Kennebunk Savings Bank on Fletcher Street.
02:57
Dispatch county unit?
03:07
Affirmative.
03:11
Requesting a state trooper to respond.
03:16
Confirmed.
03:17
Only the trooper is needed.
03:19
Inquiry if county unit is coming; checking status.
03:24
Waiting for confirmation.
03:27
Acknowledged.
03:28
Asking about the caller.
03:34
State police called because the subject made the call.
03:42
Having a unit check what the subject was saying.
03:46
Question if a fire marshal was called due to the subject's statements.
03:55
Confirmed, the subject was with a fire marshal and stated that if police showed up at his home, he would shoot them.
04:07
Acknowledged.
04:11
Asking about clearance to proceed.
04:15
Confirmed.
04:22
Confirmed code status.
04:28
Referencing a number, details withheld.
04:37
Number withheld.
04:41
Subject was found on business line stating he wanted someone to check on him and advised that he had killed people in the past.
04:49
He said he would shoot police if they showed up.
04:53
Question if he has killed and would kill again.
04:55
There are alerts for officer response due to prior behavior.
04:57
He had stabbed an officer before.
04:59
Actions were directed towards law enforcement.
05:02
Unit in the area.
05:03
Continuing evaluation.
05:06
Checking if anyone is on the scene.
05:10
Confirmed.
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Location mentioned:
Portland Rd, Kennebunk, ME 04043
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