Man with razor blade reported threatening self-harm, Lehighton PA
Medical EmergencyPolice responded to reports of a man at near Road Drive who was seen with razor blades and was at risk of self-harm. Upon contacting the man, officers confirmed he was not suicidal and had not attempted to harm himself. The incident involved concerns for a potential mental health crisis and self-harm risk.
Audio|Source: Carbon County Law Enforcement
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Transcript:
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Near North 3rd Street, calls about a person in crisis. Officers sent to meet someone there.
00:09
Person has a history of violence.
00:55
Female reporting assault on Old Drive and the Haunted Township.
01:39
Asked if contact made with man reported with razor blades who may harm himself.
01:51
No contact yet, checking victim first.
02:11
Man at near Road Drive may have a blade and may harm himself. Officers redirected there.
02:26
Asked how he might harm himself.
02:30
Affirmed with a razor blade.
02:53
Officers will assist at address in Township.
03:15
Address is near North 3rd Street.
03:39
Spoke with man at near Road Drive.
03:47
He said he is not suicidal and has not tried to harm himself.
03:58
He will wait for officers.
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Location mentioned:
Near N 3rd St, Lehighton, PA 18235
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