Male in 20s screaming along route 40 in Ellicott City, Ellicott City MD
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a male in his 20s wearing a blue sweatshirt was walking and screaming along Route 40 near N Ridge Rd in Ellicott City. The incident was reclassified as related to mental health.
Audio|Heard on: Howard County Police, Fire and EMS
Listen to dispatch call
02:25
Transcript:
00:00
I have one caller advising of a male in his 20s and a blue sweatshirt walking eastbound on Route 40, screaming.
00:06
There's further to call.
00:07
This is Sheriff 456 advice.
00:10
Call you to tell the air.
00:11
Sheriff 9268 advice.
00:15
Sheriff 456 on 24, accidental.
00:17
Direct, thank you.
00:18
Sit the a air, Sheriff 456, it's okay.
00:21
Sheriff 455.
00:23
4-55.
00:24
Okay, I have a channel to computer, please.
00:26
Engine 1-1, you're responding at near Wind Dance Way fire alarm activation.
00:33
You can go ahead here.
00:35
1543.
00:36
Okay, I was 2729.
00:38
That's right, are you putting a name in your call?
00:44
Yes, I'll add a comment.
00:50
Well, 17, your case numbers, 124-159, 124-159.
00:55
104.
00:58
Leave it open or close it out, Artia?
01:03
Alright, can you leave it open for a little bit? I'll advise when I'm clearing.
01:07
Sounds good.
01:10
E2 to Howard.
01:12
E2.
01:16
Just confirming we have 1-4-5 on this call with us.
01:20
That's correct.
01:25
14582. Yes, sir.
01:31
We are still responding.
01:33
It's been significantly delayed because of that accident on 29 North.
01:37
Okay, we're just going to need your cot, okay?
01:43
Okay. Power due, engine 1-1, you have a request to cancel.
01:48
Your discretion.
01:51
One more search, probation.
01:53
Thank you.
01:55
1544.
02:00
I have a lot.
02:01
Problem.
02:06
I check on how well if there's going to be earnest packets.
02:09
You can send that from council later with it.
02:12
Pickle four-one.
02:14
Four-one.
02:17
Four-one. This is not a threat.
02:20
Reclass to mental health, mental illness suspected.
02:24
Clearly, what service?
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
US-40 & N Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
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