Woman threatens self-harm and alleges assault during incident, West Bend WI


Police responded to a woman who locked herself in a bathroom after threatening self-harm. The daughter broke down the door and had physical contact with her mother, who now claims she was assaulted. There are concerns about possible access to weapons.
Audio|Source: Washington County Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
240[1]. Respond to near N 18th Ave, West Bend. Caller is not unseen anymore. States, her mom locked herself in the bathroom. Yesterday, she was making statements of self-harm. She has threatened to do it for years. Caller had to break open the door to get her out and hit her. Mom now claims she was assaulted and there is concern about weapon access. 235[2], copy. 2.40, copy?
240[1]. Respond to near N 18th Ave, West Bend. Caller is not unseen anymore. States, her mom locked herself in the bathroom. Yesterday, she was making statements of self-harm. She has threatened to do it for years. Caller had to break open the door to get her out and hit her. Mom now claims she was assaulted and there is concern about weapon access. 235[2], copy. 2.40, copy?
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240: Unit designation (responding unit)
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235: Unit designation (dispatch copy)
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Location mentioned:
Near N 18th Ave, West Bend, WI 53090
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