Breathing Problem at 5431 Mechanicsville Turnpike Involving Irate Patient

Summary: Ambulance 414 was dispatched to 5431 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Hanover County, Virginia, for a 56-year-old male experiencing breathing difficulties. The patient, who has COPD and had used his prescribed inhaler, was reported as conscious but breathing with difficulty. The call was flagged as requiring ALS (Advanced Life Support) and law enforcement support due to the patient's irate behavior. The patient was also noted to have a pocket knife and ongoing mental health issues. Responders staged at Walnut Grove and Mechanicsville Turnpike, awaiting law enforcement before making contact. Ultimately, the patient refused medical care, and the incident was resolved without further escalation.