Man in manic state threatens self while driving dangerously, Mesa AZ


A man experiencing a crisis is threatening to harm himself. He has been driving erratically and may have access to a weapon.
Audio|Source: Mesa Police Department Superstition Patrol District
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Transcript:
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Super Sergeant, it's going to be an 18187[1] at 1863 Southwrecker, 1863 Southwrecker, our piece of crisis.
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So there's a subject living at Dispatch 20, stating they're going to die soon, didn't give a method.
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No known weapons.
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He's schizophrenic and has,
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I'm not sure how they know, but says that he's been driving erratically in the community.
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He does have access to a 422, so he does have some type of weapon.
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So he's triple-six and he has access to a 422.
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I'll be in route.
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I have another family member calling this in for them.
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He is 97 at this time at dispatch 20.
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He's just in a manic state and acting erratic.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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18187: Possible mental health crisis (suicidal threat)
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Location mentioned:
Near S Recker Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206
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