Intoxicated passenger leaves bus near Elm and Temple, New Haven CT
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Alcohol ViolationAs discussed during the dispatch call, a bus driver in New Haven reported an intoxicated passenger who appeared disoriented during a route toward downtown. The dispatcher coordinated a possible ambulance response. The passenger refused medical assistance and later exited the bus near Elm and Temple.
Audio|Heard on: Windham CT Transportation Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
02:58
Transcript:
00:00
60203 bus 1798.
00:02
I have a passenger that's disoriented.
00:05
I think he was drinking and he's been on my bus for about an hour, going toward Dixwell and then back to downtown.
00:15
I'm asking him where he has to go and he says he doesn't know.
00:18
So he's disoriented.
00:21
All right, so forth.
00:22
Just give me a description.
00:23
The time you arrive downtown is about 3 o'clock.
00:26
You currently have just passed six one month, so just give me a description of the person.
00:31
I'm just going to call AMR if he's disoriented.
00:34
Yeah, he's intoxicated.
00:39
30-40s.
00:41
I can't for a clothing description, please.
00:45
Wearing blue jeans and a dark-colored jacket, maybe navy blue.
01:06
Yes.
01:07
All right, we're going to do a navy blue jacket.
01:10
Where do you want me to stop?
01:12
The first stop or Elm and Temple?
01:16
Please confirm you arrive at Elm and Church at 3 o'clock.
01:20
We're going to give him the benefit of doubt.
01:22
If you’d like, pull up to Elm and Church. I just sent the AMR to Elm and Church or Elm and Temple.
01:28
When I get to Elm and Temple, I'm going to see if he gets off.
01:31
I asked him if he needed help, but he told me no.
01:35
I think the ambulance should be a good idea if he doesn’t get off.
01:40
Alright, so we’ll do that, go to Elm and Temple.
01:43
Please don’t put yourself in harm’s way. We did an inbound and outbound trip.
01:48
That’s all I can do for you.
01:50
The next option we’ve got is to call 911 to get him some help.
01:55
We’re downtown, and that’s it.
01:58
If he doesn’t get off, then I’ll call 911 and send him over.
02:01
Ten-four. Ten-four, thank you.
02:05
60203 bus 1798.
02:08
I’m at Elm and Temple.
02:10
The person got off my bus.
02:12
He’s disoriented and under the effects of alcohol.
02:19
I asked if he needed help or an ambulance, and he told me no multiple times.
02:25
He’s currently outside of the bus and appears to be using the bathroom in public.
02:36
When you can, continue, close the doors and roll out.
02:43
He was disoriented.
02:45
You did an outbound and inbound trip with him for about an hour.
02:54
If you offered AMR and he stated no, he got off your bus.
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Location mentioned:
Temple St & Elm St, New Haven, CT 06511
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