Welfare check for man in distress near Springfield Ave, Maplewood NJ
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As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a welfare check near Springfield Avenue in Maplewood for a man speaking Creole, wearing dark clothing, and reportedly yelling. He appeared to be experiencing a possible mental health crisis.
Audio|Heard on: Maplewood Police Department
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Transcript:
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All right, 434 and 436 respond near Springfield Avenue.
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Near Springfield Avenue on a welfare check.
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Caller reports it's a man speaking Creole.
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Man wearing dark blue hoodie and blue jeans.
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Yelling, possibly having a mental breakdown.
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Location mentioned:
Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040
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