Man with mental health episode threatens family at home, Wasco CA


Police responded to a man at a home on Pond Road experiencing a manic episode and diagnosed with schizophrenia. He was damaging property and trying to attack family members. The family requested a mental health evaluation and did not want to press charges.
Audio|Source: Bakersfield Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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5-north-9, check the welfare near Pond Rd of the RP's 50-year-old better.
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He's a manic episode, diagnosed schizophrenic, currently 594[1] in the residents and attempting to attack family members.
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Arfuse advising nobody wants to be a victim, he just wants them evaluated.
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Near Pond Rd.
Police codes explained
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594: Vandalism (California Penal Code 594)
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