Police check welfare of man acting erratically, New Bedford MA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, police responded to a welfare check near Whitman Street and North Front Street in New Bedford after reports of a man wearing black and acting erratically. Officers located the man, confirmed he was safe, and he declined assistance.
Audio|Heard on: New Bedford Police, Fire and EMS
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Can you make me to Whitman Street and North Front Street? It's gonna be for a check welfare on a man with black hair,
00:07
wearing all black on the corner talking to himself, acting erratic.
00:11
Possibly he's having a mental issue.
00:15
Are you sure?
00:17
34 at patrol.
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84.
00:22
That's going to be mine before eight.
00:24
So someone was.
00:27
How much?
00:29
That call is going to be mine for 33.
00:32
Before 8 o'clock, I handle that.
00:35
Received 33, you can hit your bike.
00:40
Received, I'll go a couple blocks away.
00:42
I'll let him know.
00:47
Received.
00:53
Thirty three to control.
00:56
Thirty three.
00:58
Male HC was in the area.
01:00
He's heading home.
01:01
He's fine, does not want any assistance.
Disclaimer:
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:
Whitman St & N Front St, New Bedford, MA 02745
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