Man with bipolar disorder tries to grab knife at home

Heard on: McHenry IL Law Dispatch Group Calls

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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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Be available to assist deputies going to assist fire with a subject that's schizophrenic trying to grab a knife.

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Four will be en route.

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(number withheld) Marietta Drive in Crystal Lake.

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(number withheld) Marietta Drive.

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For a 23 year old male, he's bipolar and schizophrenic.

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He's attempting to grab a knife to harm himself.

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There's also parties arguing on scene as well.

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Multiple deputies are out.

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10-4.

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Two for a group of two from county.

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10-4.

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Just an update on the card.

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The subject's name is (name withheld).

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He was born in (number withheld) , and he's currently sitting on the kitchen floor.

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Unknown if he still has the knife.

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Ten four.

6/14/2026 10:16 AM

Medical Emergency

Marietta Dr, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

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

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies and fire personnel respond to a possible mental health crisis at a home near Marietta Drive in Crystal Lake, involving an adult man reportedly experiencing bipolar and schizophrenic symptoms and attempting to grab a knife to harm himself, with others on scene arguing.