Man with PTSD threatens self-harm at training center

Heard on: Berks County Fire and EMS - Digital

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. Tulpehocken Township, 33 teen challenge road, the teen challenge training center.

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ALS medical, 6521 .

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Tulpehocken Township, 33 teen challenge road, the teen challenge training center.

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Near the entrance for an ALS medical, 1706 .

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Medics three radio.

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Medics three.

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Is that ready?

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Medic three at Reading, 1707 .

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Berks County, 6531 responding.

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Six five three on responding, 1708 .

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13 Sundew Road, Teen Challenge Training Center near the entrance.

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A 70 year old male threatening harm.

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He does have PTSD, thinks people are trying to hurt him.

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He is aware of the call, and they believe he will cooperate.

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No weapons.

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Requesting the VA hospital.

2026-10-20 21:06 UTC

Medical Emergency

Teen Challenge Rd, Rehrersburg, PA 19550

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent to a training center near the entrance on Teen Challenge Road in Tulpehocken Township for a 70-year-old man reportedly threatening self-harm. He was described as having PTSD and believing people were trying to harm him, but he was aware of the call and believed to be cooperative, with no weapons reported. A request was made for transport to a VA hospital.