Person found unresponsive after smoking substance near PPL Center
Drugs ViolationEmergency responders found a person unresponsive after smoking a substance near the PPL Center. The person needed help to be moved from a flower bed, and EMS was called to assist. This person had a similar incident the day before.
Audio|Source: Allentown Fire, EMS, and City Services
01:30
Transcript:
11A. The mailway turning quarters. In front of the PPL Center for an overdose, K2[1], so I'm smoking it, now (name withheld) is down. Step 4. Direct roll we go there. on location right way? Hamilton Street, Cross Street of South, 7th Street, South Hall Street, Assist EMS, ALICE[2] overdose. Utility 14. You can stand down. Ken, just need your stretcher to get (name withheld) out of this flower bed area. (Name withheld) was taking yesterday for the same thing.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
K2: Synthetic cannabinoid (commonly linked to overdoses)
[2]
ALICE: Likely internal EMS/fire code for overdose medical emergency
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Location mentioned:
Near Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101
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