Nicotine withdrawal sparks medical, police response at Newton group home, Newton IA
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A 23-year-old at a Newton group home suffers nicotine withdrawal, prompting EMS intervention. Police respond as a precaution due to his history to ensure safety.
Audio|Heard on: Jasper County Law Enforcement
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Transcript:
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For a 23-year-old male going through nicotine withdrawals, we've had some calls on him, maybe some safety concerns,
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but he sounds stable enough right now.
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Newton ambulance is needed for a city EMS assignment near 6th Street South.
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23-year-old male conscious breathing.
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He's going through some withdrawals right now.
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It's going to be a group home.
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And also I've got Newton PD heading that way for safety reasons just in case.
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Does they say he was being a problem, Jasper?
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Negative. I actually spoke with him, but just with his past,
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just in case.
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Location mentioned:
E 6th St S, Newton, IA 50208
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