Man threatens to climb pole and grab power lines, Tuscumbia AL


A caller reports a 55-year-old man near James Ln in Tuscumbia who is having suicidal thoughts. He said he plans to climb an electric pole and grab the power lines. The caller said the man has no access to weapons and said he will wait until he finishes his beard.
Audio|Source: Colbert County Sheriff
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Transcript:
We're here for 37. (name withheld) for caller is going to be the patient, 55-year-old male wanting to, having suicidal thoughts, stated that he plans to climb up the electric pole and grab the lines. He doesn't have any access to weapons. Advising that he's waiting until he finishes his beard to do it. Thirty-five coverage. Still, thank you, I'll be for the back. Good thing I'm paying for the bag. 10-10-19[2], I'm patient for the bag. 10-84[1] near James Ln, 1622.
We're here for 37. (name withheld) for caller is going to be the patient, 55-year-old male wanting to, having suicidal thoughts, stated that he plans to climb up the electric pole and grab the lines. He doesn't have any access to weapons. Advising that he's waiting until he finishes his beard to do it. Thirty-five coverage. Still, thank you, I'll be for the back. Good thing I'm paying for the bag. 10-10-19[2], I'm patient for the bag. 10-84[1] near James Ln, 1622.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-84: En route to location
[2]
10-19: Returning to station or en route
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Location mentioned:
Near James Ln, Tuscumbia, AL 35674
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