Welfare check after overdose threat at Gerard Avenue, Maple Heights OH
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, a welfare check was requested at a location near Gerard Avenue after a call to the veteran crisis line. The caller, (name withheld), threatened to overdose on pills and alcohol but has not taken any substances today. It is reported that he attempted an overdose two days ago.
Audio|Heard on: Garfield and Maple Heights Police - Digital
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Transcript:
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Respond for a welfare check, near Gerard Avenue.
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Near Gerard Avenue.
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Our callers with veteran crisis line requesting a welfare check on (name withheld).
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He advised them that he was going to overdose on pills and alcohol.
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They're still on the phone with him.
00:18
He has not taken anything or drank anything today.
00:22
Weapons.
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They advised that he attempted to overdose two days ago.
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It's unknown what he took, though.
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Location mentioned:
Gerard Ave, Maple Heights, OH 44137
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