Elderly man with Alzheimer's assaults family members, North Creek NY
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An 80-year-old man with Alzheimer's threatened and assaulted his wife and son at a residence near Fairview Avenue in Johnsburg. The man was earlier armed with a knife but no longer has it. Emergency medical services and police patrols are responding to the scene, which is currently unsecured.
Audio|Heard on: Washington, Saratoga and Warren Counties Sheriff
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01:19
Transcript:
00:00
Caller's husband has Alzheimer's, has been assaulting the caller and their son all evening.
00:04
At one point he did have a knife, however he no longer has the knife.
00:09
Subject described as Angus McQueen.
00:20
2.235. 2-235.
00:29
Stand by Johnsburg Emergency.
00:45
They respond near Fairview Avenue,
00:48
across the Ridge Street and St.
00:49
James Cemetery Road.
00:50
We stayed in the area, patrols en route,
00:53
80-year-old male combative, Alzheimer's.
01:07
Warren County Fire Control Green for Johnsburg Emergency.
01:09
Stage in the area, Fairview Avenue.
01:12
Patrol is currently en route, scene not secure.
01:14
80-year-old male combative for Alzheimer's.
01:17
You wouldn't be a less fire control player at 2237.
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Location mentioned:
Fairview Ave, North Creek, NY 12853
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