Possible self-harm incident near Swan Motel, Linden NJ
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a possible self-harm situation near the Swan Motel in Linden, New Jersey. A woman, identified only as (name withheld), reportedly stated she had ingested pills and was threatening to step into traffic. Dispatchers attempted to locate her via cellphone ping and contact her by phone, but communication was limited. Officers searched the surrounding highway area in an effort to locate her.
Audio|Heard on: Union NJ Law Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
02:4
Transcript:
00:00
Respond in the area of the Swan Motel.
00:02
We received a call from the suicide hotline saying that there's a female by the name of (name withheld).
00:10
She states that she's homeless and trying to jump in front of cars but also took a whole bunch of pills.
00:15
Nothing further.
00:18
I receive.
00:20
Hey,
00:23
you can show the 2nd arrive.
00:26
Go ahead.
00:29
Secret right as well.
00:30
We can keep this a note.
00:32
Hello, five.
00:33
Just be advised we got this location through the ping of her cell phone.
00:38
Do we have an updated ping? No one time ping.
00:44
We do have her phone number though.
00:48
Eight dispatch, do you have any kind of description?
00:56
The suicide hotline, let me know that she disconnected too early.
01:02
She didn't get much information from us.
01:09
This unit responded to the Swan Motel.
01:12
Just be advised, I placed a call back.
01:14
She didn't answer, but she also called back and didn't say anything.
01:18
Fifty-seven received.
01:23
To dispatch, would it be possible to see if we can get a continuous ping on her phone? If she took a bunch of pills and is threatening to harm herself.
01:33
Over.
01:35
Seven down.
01:39
Over.
01:41
A run area.
01:44
Over.
01:47
Grandma.
01:49
Over.
01:54
To all of the units, we're going to go northbound on highway to check issues here.
01:59
10-15.
02:02
Or I'm coming from Park Ave to go southbound.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
E Edgar Rd, Linden, NJ 07036
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