Disclaimer
Information CrimeRadar provides is made available solely to protect the public. Using this information to harass, threaten, or harm anyone is prohibited. Information is provided by third parties and may have errors. We cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information. Location data may not be 100% accurate. Use extreme care and always verify information through official sources and exercise caution and judgment when using CrimeRadar. By clicking continue, I agree I have read and understand the above and agree to these terms and conditions.

Police Conduct Welfare Check After Suicide Concern, Des Moines IA

audio iconMedical Emergency
Des Moines, IA

Police respond to a welfare check near Cascade apartment 91003 after a daughter reports her father may be suicidal and took medication.

Audio|Source: Polk County, Dallas County, and Warren County Public Safety and ISP
00:23
Transcript:
00:00
Near Cascade apartment 91003 on a welfare check[1].
00:04
The caller is a daughter wanting to check on her father (name withheld).
00:08
Male born in 1965.
00:11
She is concerned he may be suicidal and told his brother that he had taken a handful of medication and stated he wanted to kill himself.
00:19
He was known to drink alcohol and abuse prescription medication unknown on weapons.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
welfare check: Request for officers to check on a person's wellbeing

Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.

Location mentioned:
Des Moines, IA

This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.

Correct
Incorrect

Explore More on Des Moines, IA Crime Map

Recent Medical Emergency Incidents in Des Moines, IA

Explore the crime map for more.