Individual seeking rehab and asking to be arrested for help, Southington CT


A person near Marion Ave reports feeling addicted to drugs and expresses suicidal thoughts. They request to be arrested as a way to get help. Authorities check for weapons and prior records.
Audio|Source: Southington Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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(name withheld) near Marion Ave called in from the state registry.
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We're looking for (name withheld).
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He said he's addicted to drugs and wants rehab.
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He also made comments stating he's done with life.
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He feels he's a burden and shouldn't be in this world.
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He was also looking to be arrested so he can potentially get some help.
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He knows we're coming.
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Roger.
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Any firearms registered to him?
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I just hung up the phone.
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I'm going to run his information now.
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He made no direct comments of how he would or if he's going to hurt himself.
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I'm going to run him now.
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Roger.
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You also have me to that call, please.
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Receive this one.
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Mr. We're weapons for (name withheld).
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Forward, copy.
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See, courting.
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Record recording.
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