Welfare check requested for teen wanting gun at therapy, Ridgefield NJ
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, emergency personnel received a request from a therapist for a welfare check on an 18-year-old male at a residence near Abbott Avenue. The male reportedly said he would attend therapy only if allowed to have a gun present. Officers checked the address and reviewed past incidents, including previous criminal mischief at the location.
Audio|Heard on: Bergen NJ Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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I got a welfare check called in by a therapist.
00:03
This is going to be near Abbott Avenue.
00:06
This therapist is supposed to be helping this 18-year-old male that was at this house.
00:12
And they told me that he said he would only come to therapy if he could have a gun present.
00:17
She called and she would like us to do a welfare check on this party.
00:23
I received. Send me the details on chat.
00:25
All right over.
00:26
The last name is (name withheld).
00:29
I'm sorry.
00:32
Six numbers here.
00:34
(number withheld).
00:37
Okay, sir.
00:41
So you clear all units from my stop.
00:43
Two summonses were issued.
00:44
Myself, six, seven are going to respond to throughout it.
00:48
Two summons, I'll put on that call as well.
00:53
President Accombe, if you can, just do a check on that address, see if you have any known guns.
00:58
I'm looking right now.
01:01
The last call we have there was in October for criminal mischief.
01:06
Somebody tore up signs on the lawn.
01:09
Let me look back further.
01:11
I remember that call.
01:13
It was an unrelated party going on to that address.
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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:
Abbott Ave, Ridgefield, NJ 07657
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