Man threatens suicide during call at casino hotline, Council Bluffs IA
Medical EmergencyA man at Ameristar Casino repeatedly called the Nebraska Gamblers Hotline, saying he won $20,000 and wants to donate. He threatened to kill himself if the call ended and refused to give his last name. He was uncooperative and believed to be inside the casino.
Audio|Source: Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County Public Safety
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2,200 River Road on Maristar Casino.
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Caller is with Nebraska Gamblers Hotline.
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Advise that there's a male party on the location that won't stop calling.
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The male told the caller he won $20,000 and wants to make a donation.
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He's telling the caller if he hangs up, he's going to kill himself.
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He only gave his first name (name withheld) but won't give the last name.
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2,200 River Road, Maristar, 8, 9.
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Eight clear.
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Not clear.
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2348. Mr. Dave?
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Eight. Does the caller have any kind of info on who we're looking for, other than the name of (name withheld)?
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Negative. The male parties being very uncooperative and just wants to keep the caller on the phone, but won't tell them anything else.
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Location mentioned:
Near S 35th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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