Traffic stop prompts possible mental health crisis, Punta Gorda FL
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, florida Highway Patrol and local units responded to a possible mental health emergency after a text-to-911 indicated a woman was threatening self-harm following a recent traffic citation. A white 2018 Toyota RAV4 with a Florida tag (number withheld) was located and stopped northbound near Airport Road for a well-being check. The incident appeared to involve a possible suicide risk; no further details about the outcome were available.
Audio|Heard on: Charlotte County Sheriff and Punta Gorda Police
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05:51
Transcript:
00:00
FHP received a text to 911 from a female (name withheld) threatening to harm herself because she couldn't pay for a ticket.
00:06
She was pulled over by FHP about 30 minutes ago and given a citation at mile marker 139 northbound.
00:13
She will be driving a 2018 white Toyota.
00:21
If they can be on the lookout, the driver should be (name withheld).
05:24
Got a white RAV4.
05:33
Confirming tag as (number withheld).
05:13
She was stopped northbound near Airport Road.
05:47
We received another text where she mentioned harming herself.
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Location mentioned:
Airport Rd, Punta Gorda, FL
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