Man requests check after wife gives children unknown medication, Newton NC


A man asked for a welfare check after finding his wife giving their children unknown medication. He suspects she might be under the influence of a substance. EMS and police were sent to the home to assist.
Audio|Source: Catawba County Sheriff, Conover and Newton Police Dispatch, NC Highway Patrol Troop F
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Transcript:
It's going to be near 13th St NW, near Newton, NC. Cross streets are 9th Avenue NW, and county homeroad. Callers stated he came home and found his wife giving his children medication. That's unknown medication. Not sure what it was. But say his children are not sick. He'd like an officer to come out and speak to his wife if he believes on some kind of substance. 518[1]. 518. I'm going to roll EMS with you.
It's going to be near 13th St NW, near Newton, NC. Cross streets are 9th Avenue NW, and county homeroad. Callers stated he came home and found his wife giving his children medication. That's unknown medication. Not sure what it was. But say his children are not sick. He'd like an officer to come out and speak to his wife if he believes on some kind of substance. 518[1]. 518. I'm going to roll EMS with you.
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518: EMS/Medical Assistance Requested
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Location mentioned:
Near 13th St NW, Newton, NC 28658
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