Welfare check for elderly woman distressed over arrest fear, Pocahontas IA


Police are conducting a welfare check on an elderly woman with dementia who is upset and believes she will be arrested soon. The woman's son requested help to reassure her.
Audio|Source: Pocahontas County Area Public Safety
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Transcript:
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You're needed at 205 Northwest 12th Street, 205 Northwest 12th Street.
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I just spoke with Kyle Holsey.
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He stated that his mother, Deborah Craig, who has dementia, called him and stated that we were coming to arrest her tomorrow.
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He would like a welfare check done on her, maybe try and explain to her that we are not going to arrest her.
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10-4[1]. I'm 1023[2].
Police codes explained
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[1]
10-4: Acknowledgement
[2]
1023: Arrived at scene
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Location mentioned:
Near NW 12th St, Pocahontas, IA 50574
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