Man overdoses on heroin and methadone in apartment, Reading PA
Drugs ViolationA 53-year-old man on the third floor of an apartment near Cherry Street, Reading, overdosed after using heroin and methadone. He is conscious but dizzy and cooperative. Emergency services considered forced entry or using a fire escape window to reach him.
Audio|Source: City of Reading Fire/EMS
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Transcript:
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Ambulance 3, a medic 9.
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On Cherry Street,
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between 8th and 9th,
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an overdose[1].
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625.
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Spoiler, record, hang up, I'm responding.
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Okay, squad 600, RadioMedic 1. It is going to be the third floor.
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Medic 9 recall, 0625.
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Squad 600, this will be on Cherry Street between 8th and 9th.
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53 old male, he's wearing a black coat, black pants, did heroin 20 minutes ago, now feels dizzy.
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Also, Medic 1, she did state that she'll be able to get to the door to unlock it.
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Unable to get to the door to unlock it.
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One copies.
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We just want through the window.
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Okay.
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It was just fine.
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Ambulance 3 in the 800 block of Cherry Street.
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53-all male wearing a coat,
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black pants.
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The heroin 20 minutes ago feels dizzy.
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And now he's stating that he also used methadone mixed it with the heroin.
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And he should be cooperative, RPD is swimming.
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overdose: Suspected drug overdose call type
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Location mentioned:
Near Cherry St, Reading, PA 19602
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