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Resident threatened with knife at group home on Main StNorth Reading MA

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Near Main St, North Reading, MA 01864

A resident at a group home near Main St had a large kitchen knife and threatened others. The resident put the knife down and is now alone in his room. Staff report he no longer has access to weapons.

Audio|Source: Reading Police & Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Have a call on 911[1] stating one of the members of the group home, calling control, currently has a knife in the position.
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Try to get information now.
00:09
One of my copies.
00:13
One life.
00:15
Go on, Steve.
00:21
Unit was a large kitchen knife.
00:25
And call is stating, he had to put it down and they will lock up now.
00:28
He no longer has it.
00:34
He's also making footst staff.
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You're going to be missing Pataglia.
00:41
You're going to be missing Pataglia.
00:49
Once in a place to the ladder.
00:57
The record is secure.
01:07
It is secure.
01:17
That mail is currently in his room right now by himself.
01:22
Staff is stating they don't believe he has access to any other weapons.
Police codes explained
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[1]
911: Hang-up call (911 hang-up)

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Near Main St, North Reading, MA 01864

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