Suicidal man stages tense standoff in Winthrop, Maine, Winthrop ME
Medical EmergencyA male in a black Cadillac was reported suicidal on Route 41 in Winthrop, prompting police and ambulance to stage nearby without sirens amid concern for his safety.
Audio|Source: Winthrop Ambulance, Fire & Police and Monmouth Police
02:24
Transcript:
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Dispatching units to Route 41 in Winthrop for suicidal male.
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To be able,
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Stand by.
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Just touching with the barrier, let's first call.
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Stage in the area,
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441, Route 41 in Winthrop.
00:34
Repeating stage in the area,
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441, Route 41.
00:39
Male subject in vehicle,
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suicidal, PDs and patrol to 12.2.
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Fortunately.
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One's up ten and four.
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ASO's back on the line.
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Male is in a black Cadillac with hazards on.
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ASO is still on the line with him.
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He is cooperative.
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Knife has been put away.
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They want no lights and sirens; notify when units turn onto 41.
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Ten-four.
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Still has hands out the window.
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Units are already on 40.
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He was told to put hands out but said goodbye and hung up, cause unknown.
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What is his first name?
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No name yet.
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I have him back here.
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All units back here.
02:08
Seems he struggled to hear and hung up but likely put hands out the window.
02:14
No further info.
02:15
Wonder if he can stay off the line for a minute.
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Older gentleman in driver's seat, hands up.
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Location mentioned:
ME-41, Winthrop, ME
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