Deputies conduct welfare check near Harrison Ave, Hammond IN
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, deputies conducted a welfare check near Harrison Avenue after a male patient reportedly left a hospital with an IV still in his arm. The hospital requested that officers ensure the IV had been removed. The individual may have a history of drug use, and the location was associated with prior drug-related concerns.
Audio|Heard on: Lake County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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I have a welfare check, near Harrison Avenue.
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It's going to be for a male (name withheld) age 66.
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This is being called from Amide Community Hospital.
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They had a patient leave,
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against medical advice, with an IV still in his arm.
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He was upset because they needed the vape.
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They're requesting a check on him to make sure the IV is no longer in his arm.
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Time for him.
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Service is one.
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Hey, Jeffers. Copy.
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I'll copy. I'll be en route.
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17.
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One fifteen.
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I'm following a car.
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We're going to be getting off 94 going northbound here.
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It's license plate (number withheld).
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I'll advise when I try to stop her.
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For their advice, he does have a history of drug use.
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There is a...
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drug flag on this address for meth users.
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Location mentioned:
Harrison Ave, Hammond, IN 46324
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