False emergency text reported at Smithfield Street address, Canonsburg PA


Police responded to a false emergency text reporting a health risk at an address near Smithfield Street. Contact with the individual confirmed there was no emergency; the message was accidental.
Audio|Source: Washington County Police Zone 2
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Transcript:
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Someone check over near Smithfield Street.
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That address is from Rapid.
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There was a text in 9-1 with an automated message saying that (name withheld) is in an emergency situation that poses an immediate risk to his health or life.
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So forth.
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4832, control, clear for my stop.
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4832, probably 1421.
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930 from control.
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930 from control.
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Hall Paperware was able to make contact with that person.
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They said there's no emergency.
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It was accidental.
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Location mentioned:
Near Smithfield St, Canonsburg, PA 15317
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