Possible overdose reported at Riverside Hospital, Newport News VA


Emergency services responded to Riverside Hospital for a reported possible overdose after a call from the mental health crisis line. The exact location inside the hospital was unclear, and security was contacted to assist.
Audio|Source: Newport News Police and Fire
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Transcript:
Medics 7. Respond Pretty Heading to Heinz Middle School, 561 McLaughorn Drive. Fresh Street is our Jefferson Avenue. Medics 7, Respond Pretty Heading. 561 McElhorn Drive at Heinz Middle School. It's going to be a use of back bus lobby entrance. Not with the patient. There's no further information.Engine 8, Medic 10, respond with police and 988[1] for a possible overdose at Riverside Hospital.And respond with 98 clinician and police for a possible overdose at Riverside.Do we know what parking lot or side of the hospital they're on?We're sending to contact security to see if they've had any success yet as well.It came in from the 988 call line.
Medics 7. Respond Pretty Heading to Heinz Middle School, 561 McLaughorn Drive. Fresh Street is our Jefferson Avenue. Medics 7, Respond Pretty Heading. 561 McElhorn Drive at Heinz Middle School. It's going to be a use of back bus lobby entrance. Not with the patient. There's no further information.Engine 8, Medic 10, respond with police and 988[1] for a possible overdose at Riverside Hospital.And respond with 98 clinician and police for a possible overdose at Riverside.Do we know what parking lot or side of the hospital they're on?We're sending to contact security to see if they've had any success yet as well.It came in from the 988 call line.
Police codes explained
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988: Mental Health Crisis Line
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Location mentioned:
Near J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601
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