Law enforcement assists EMS with mental health call, Amherst ME
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, law enforcement responded to a request from emergency services in Amherst near Tannery Loop to assist with a mental health-related incident. A man had previously made several 911 hang-up calls and later requested to speak to a trooper for assistance due to lack of water and heat. EMS requested a trooper's presence before entering the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Penobscot County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
00:00
That's an assist to EMS in Amherst, near Tannery Loop.
00:04
Caller flagged for two-officer call on mental health issues.
00:20
In same spot,
00:22
white SUV. You'll be scared to play.
00:31
(name withheld) born in 61 made a couple of 911 hang ups earlier.
00:38
He's requesting to speak to a trooper at approximately 1:30 this morning.
00:43
Made something along the lines of how he wanted a ride to someplace warm as he didn't have any running water.
00:49
Or heat.
00:51
Three two one tried calling him back four times, no answer.
00:54
Posted card and he's called back into Penobscot this morning requesting EMS now.
01:01
Medcom is on their way in order, but they're requesting a trooper there first before they go in.
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Location mentioned:
Tannery Loop, Amherst, ME 04605
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