Man with altered mental status feared to start house fire, Spout Spring VA
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Family OffenseA man with altered mental status was reported by his father to be in the basement near Richmond Highway. The man may not be taking his medication and there is concern he could start a fire. It is unknown if any weapons are present in the home.
Audio|Heard on: Appomattox Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Dispatch, near Richmond Highway.
00:03
Caller advised that his son is in the basement staring at the walls.
00:08
Worried that he may try to catch the house on fire.
00:23
Complaint advises the subject appears to have an altered mental status.
00:44
Acknowledged, the subject is also no longer taking their medication.
00:55
Unknown.
01:04
Complaint advised.
01:07
He does not know if there are any weapons in the home.
01:10
Subject is about 5 foot 10, 140 pounds, white male with brown hair.
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Location mentioned:
Richmond Hwy, Spout Spring, VA 24593
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