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Heard on: Salem Police Dispatch · 1 day ago
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One seven 70 unit to cover separated domestic near Lancaster Drive SE.
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One 770 copy.
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Concern for distressed man near Lancaster Dr SE
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a possible mental health crisis near Lancaster Drive SE in Salem. A male individual, reportedly with dementia and other mental health conditions, walked away from a domestic situation toward a nearby store. He may have been carrying a rope and possibly a pocket knife and was making suicidal statements. Authorities monitored him while ensuring others’ safety.