Resident at group home causes property damage and poses threat, Newton MA
Emergency response was dispatched to a group home near Needham Street for a psychiatric evaluation of a resident who damaged property and is uncooperative. The resident has a history of assault and brain injury. Staff expressed concern for safety.
Audio|Source: Newton Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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Near Needham Street, Newton Highlands, unit 1206, for a psychiatric evaluation.
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The staff report that the resident trashed his room and is not talking to anyone; staff are fearful.
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It's a group home and the resident has a history of assault.
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Building A is in Alpha.
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This is a psychiatric evaluation at unit 1206.
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That's Metacore.
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Near Needham Street, the Aven.
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Units are staging outside building A as Alpha.
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Scout and dial for the party in unit 1206.
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There is one party at 99 meters.
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Medical response to near Needham Street.
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Rescue 1.
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We're off. Pull up, Temple Command.
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Receive Rescue 1, you have Temple Command.
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The resident has a history of brain injury.
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495, stop in that way.
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Roger.
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The resident said he has no weapons.
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This is an Advocate group home in this department.
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Location mentioned:
Near Needham St, Newton, MA 02461
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