Man threatens self harm with knife during mental health crisis, Coopersburg PA
Medical EmergencyPolice responded to a mental health crisis near S Main Street where a 33-year-old man was experiencing severe anxiety and shortness of breath. He stated he had a knife and intended to harm himself. The man also has a history of drug abuse.
Audio|Source: Lehigh County Police
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Transcript:
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Near S Main Street Department number 1, third-party information,
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Called by the mother of a 33-year-old male, (name withheld), having anxiety packed for over an hour, is short of breath.
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We had him on a three-way call as well with us.
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He wasn't answering any questions, but he stated he had a knife and intended to hurt himself.
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He confirmed that he had the knife in his hand.
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He does have a history of drug abuse.
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Near S Main Street Department number one.
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You're on a report as well.
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I can't hear you on that portable.
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I can't hear you on that portable.
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6.03. 6.03.
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Yeah,
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CMS has been dispatched.
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It's going to be mutual aid as we're sampson.
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Ah.
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Downing 23-125.
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2225. We're clear.
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Number 2225.
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Number 2225.
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826. Was there in 300 unit calling?
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(number withheld)
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940312 The grounding 6-03 603
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Lehigh County is 603
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Near S Main Street, parking number 1 with 603 is psychiatric emergency.
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Therefore, I'm welcome.
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Location mentioned:
S Main St, Coopersburg, PA 18036
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