Man suffering severe psych episode in woods at Dug Out Rd

Heard on: Missouri State Highway Patrol - Troop C

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This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

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Washington County and Ranger has something going on.

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Could you find out what it is and if they need assistance?

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Franklin

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County, Arkansas, overheard traffic.

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Car doing an incident involving a ranger.

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Do you have any further details?

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They're currently out in the area of (number withheld) Dugout Road, (number withheld) Dugout.

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Current location is Highway 21.

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A 54-year-old male having a severe psych episode.

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He does have history of recreational drug use.

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Unknown if he's currently under the influence now.

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I think he'll lose. He has access to weapons.

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However, is not currently armed.

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Currently in the wood line, wearing boxers only.

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There is something that's talking down for medical treatment.

2026-09-08 17:28 UTC

Medical Emergency

Dug Out Rd, Cadet, MO 63630

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible severe mental health episode involving a 54-year-old man near Dugout Road and Highway 21 in the Washington County area. He was reportedly in the woods wearing only underwear, had a history of recreational drug use, was not currently armed but might have access to weapons, and responders were attempting to talk him down for medical treatment.