15-year-old threatens self-harm with fire extinguisher, Sidney ME
A 15-year-old male in Waterville threatened to harm himself using a fire extinguisher. Emergency rescue services were sent, and law enforcement backup was requested. A staff member later reported the incident might be a false alarm, but this could not be confirmed. The youth has a history of similar incidents leading to transportation for care.
Audio|Source: Cumberland County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Sydney River Bend, near W River Rd.
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Waterville reports a 15-year-old male is threatening to harm himself with a fire extinguisher.
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Rescue is en route.
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Looking for law enforcement backup.
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Sent for. Staff member's second call suggests this is a false alarm.
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Waterville advised they are sending rescue for the 15-year-old male.
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A staff member called in a second note.
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However, unable to confirm.
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Waterville is still sending rescue.
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Am I all said to close out 158? Gorm 36 still attached.
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Wait, can you try to make contact there and see what they need?
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Thank you.
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1842 guests up at home.
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3.51 County off duty.
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Copy 351.
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Good.
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Got off the phone with Waterville.
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They said the male subject called 911 directly, stating intent to harm himself.
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He has history of staff calling in saying no emergency.
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However, he is repeatedly transported for these issues.
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Location mentioned:
Near W River Rd, Sidney, ME 04330
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