Deputies respond to possible armed mental health crisis, Shinnston WV
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, deputies issued an alert for a possibly suicidal man near Pine Bluff Road in Shinnston who may have been armed and driving a white Ford F-150. The individual reportedly left the area, returned the firearm, and later became irate again. Authorities believe the person may be under the influence of methamphetamine. The situation appeared to be a mental health crisis, and officers made contact with a law enforcement unit before concluding the call.
Audio|Heard on: Harrison WV Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Headquarters, all units, be on the lookout for a (name withheld) possibly driving a white Ford F-150 with a busted windshield.
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Male is coming from near Pine Bluff Road in Shinnston.
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Believed to have a firearm on his person.
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He was believed to be suicidal.
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He left the area about 5 minutes ago.
00:29
Left alone.
00:33
May possibly be under the influence of methamphetamine.
00:37
He made contact with this driver.
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Made contact with Harrison County Unit 18.
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Nothing further.
00:44
10-20, go ahead.
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Headquarters, all units.
00:48
Purpose of the male, he had returned back to Pine Bluff, returned the firearm, became irate once again.
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Last seen heading towards Worthington on Pine Bluff Road.
01:00
Vehicle registration (number withheld) comes back to the Ford F-150 registered to that individual.
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Nothing further.
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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:
Pine Bluff Rd, Shinnston, WV 26431
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