Police conduct welfare check on man with mental health issues, Massillon OH


Police are conducting a welfare check on a 29-year-old man near 4th Street Northeast after many calls about his mental health and drug issues. He has a long history of methamphetamine abuse, violent behavior, and serious mental health diagnoses. He does not currently have weapons but has had knives before.
Audio|Source: Stark County Police
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Transcript:
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A 181 and 175th have a welfare check.
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Near 4th Street Northeast.
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They are checking on a 29-year-old male, (name withheld).
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He is a meth addict for the last 15 years in and out of detox.
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Great. A caller advised to get access to his residence.
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There is the first alley to the back of the house.
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He lives by himself.
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He does not have a car.
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He does not have weapons, though has had knives in the past, but his parents take them from him.
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He does have violent tendencies at times.
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The caller has received 68 calls from him since 1:30 this afternoon,
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also calls to his dad.
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He wants to buy street drugs.
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He has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, major depression, borderline personality, and schizophrenia.
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Collars will not be en route.
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Location mentioned:
Near 4th St NE, Massillon, OH 44646
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