Person threatened suicide after repeated scam losses, Boyne Falls MI


Police were called to check on a man near South Center who is being scammed repeatedly. Despite warnings, he keeps sending money and became upset, threatening suicide. His firearms were previously removed for safety.
Audio|Source: Straits Area Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Central City units got a welfare check near South Center.
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This is (number withheld).
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For this trip line on a (number withheld), it's on the table.
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In the notes it says on the west side of the road and our stuff's on the east side of the road, so
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and I drove down and I didn't see it.
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10-4. I will give them a call.
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Thank you. Go ahead.
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Shoboian Lifeport, Indian River, and Station 44 first responders, you're being requested.
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(number withheld) Chickagami Trail and Burt Township crosses of Festival Lane in Nash Road for a 93-year-old female abdominal pain for the last three days.
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Center cleared at (number withheld).
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No. Negative.
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Central off a (number withheld) will be in route.
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Game 4.
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(number withheld) and rur.
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3-4 units from Central.
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If you could start my name McLearned, you got a call patient out of control, E.D.
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Room 14. Central (number withheld), if you will, show me in service, please.
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No, near South Center.
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My RP states that he continues to get scammed, thinking he's going to be a millionaire.
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They've told him over and over to stop sending money.
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However, he isn't listening, got upset, said he was going to kill himself.
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They did take his guns last time this happened, so he shouldn't have any weapons of any kind, but they would like him checked on.
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Location mentioned:
Center St, Boyne Falls, MI 49713
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