Woman with dementia acts aggressively toward caretaker, Kanawha County WV


Officers responded to an incident near Ferndale Drive, Mink Shoals, involving a 73-year-old woman with severe dementia who was acting aggressively toward her caretaker. Screaming was heard, prompting EMS to be dispatched to assist.
Audio|Source: Kanawha County Public Safety
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(number withheld) Ferndale Drive, near Larwood, Mink Shoals.
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73-year-old female with severe dementia acting physically and verbally aggressive.
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Caretaker can hear a scream in the background.
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EMS has been dispatched to the scene.
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Assistant police call at code 99.
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104, I hold up in.
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Thank you.
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Yeah.
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Is this a mental health call on Mink Shoals?
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EMS will be on scene as well.
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Location mentioned:
Ferndale Dr, West Virginia 25302
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