Elderly man with suicidal thoughts at Donat Road, Lenhartsville PA
Emergency units were sent near Donat Road for an 87-year-old man expressing suicidal thoughts. He was scammed last week and showing mental distress but is cooperative and has no weapons or substance use. He lives alone and has a history of depression and paranoia treated by medication.
Audio|Source: Berks County Fire and EMS - Digital
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Greenwich Township, near Donat Road, a Class 4 subject.
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Big 5721 for 545.
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Greenwich Township,
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Near Donat Road and Nursingry Road, Class 4, Subject, 0418.
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Before Bick Road, resident opened the fire alarm which is going off.
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They smell something hot and burnt on the second floor.
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They report no smoke or fire.
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Utility 12 and roll for right.
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Utility 12 for Wright, 2,0420.
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Supply, Senator.
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Assisted one back into a wheelchair.
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You can make me available.
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Supposing, Governor, Babel, 0420.
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Perks, Medici-5-721, responding.
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Medici-5-721 en route 0420-30-near Donat Road, third-party call for an 87-year-old male having suicidal thoughts.
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Stating he was scammed last week and hasn't been the same since.
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He is aware help was called for and will be cooperative, negative for weapons, drugs, or alcohol.
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He lives alone.
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He was diagnosed with depression and paranoia about 18 years ago.
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Has been on medication for this.
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Should be able to walk with help, enhanced precautions not indicated, requesting writing.
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Location mentioned:
Near Donat Rd, Lenhartsville, PA 19534
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