Elderly confusion mistaken for disturbance near Island Heights Ave, Somerset MA
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Family OffenseAs discussed during the dispatch call, a neighbor reported loud arguing near Island Heights Ave involving an elderly couple with a past history of confusion and distress. Responding officers found the situation involved an elderly man who appeared confused and was struggling to get into a car. He was calmed by a family member, and no physical altercation was confirmed.
Audio|Heard on: Somerset Police and Fire
Listen to dispatch call
01:54
Transcript:
00:00
Can you respond to near Island Heights Ave?
00:04
Got a call from a neighbor on the business line reporting a lot of screaming and yelling.
00:08
Believe we've been to this house several times in the past, an elderly couple possibly with dementia.
00:15
They did see an elderly male walk out of the house with his walker.
00:19
If you can respond.
00:32
As a previous call, history of an elderly male gets confused and agitated.
00:39
Does hit (name withheld) sometimes with his cane.
00:44
I don't know about anything physical at this time.
00:47
Again, called in by a neighbor.
00:53
Roger from, I've been there before.
00:55
Medical history.
01:01
Control, can you go over the address?
01:08
Near Island Heights Ave.
01:16
Do you have anyone?
01:22
Two.
01:27
So I'm gonna be out with that couple.
01:29
It's gonna be (number withheld).
01:37
Control. All right, sir.
01:42
And show me nine one.
01:43
Spoke with those parties.
01:45
The elderly gentleman was just having difficulty getting into the car.
01:49
It's happened an episode.
01:50
(Name withheld) is able to calm him down.
01:53
We're on our way to a holiday party.
01:54
Three nine one.
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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:
Island Heights Ave, Somerset, MA 02726
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