Man in mental health crisis acts aggressively at group home, Berks County PA
A man at a group home near New Holland Road experienced a severe mental health crisis. He acted aggressively, locked himself in a bathroom, refused medication, and smeared feces around the room. Emergency medical services and police responded to assist.
Audio|Source: Berks County Fire A and EMS
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Transcript:
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6182 on responding 2201, New Holland Road to group home.
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28-year-old male is being aggressive towards the staff,
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having a mental health crisis, has history of bipolar, autism.
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He has locked himself in the bathroom,
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defecated himself, and is now spreading feces around the room.
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We are still gathering.
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Sir, thank you.
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Berks, Medic 505.052 available.
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Medic 5.052 available.
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2204.
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6-821 Burke's additional.
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821.
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It looks like the patient has.
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He is refusing to take his medications.
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He is aware that help is being called.
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The state said he responds well with police.
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RPD was sent.
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He was requesting St. Joe's enhanced precautions unknown.
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Location mentioned:
New Holland Rd, Pennsylvania
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