Man in mental health crisis threatens arson with knife, West Islip NY


A man is experiencing a mental health crisis and has spread chemicals on his mother's bed. He threatened to set the house on fire and may be armed with a knife. There are concerns about the safety of those inside and risk of arson.
Audio|Source: Suffolk County Police 3rd Precinct
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Transcript:
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Sent four, brothers having a mental health episode.
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She said her brother report chemicals all over the mother's bed, threatening to have the house on fire.
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He received the cold from the father.
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He was concerned the mother was poisoned.
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There's a history of two-three's there, such as currently inside.
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Also, BB got in the house.
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He... There are knives in the house, subject possibly has something behind his back.
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Both subjects are currently in the backyard, Reggie's going to be unverified.
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Location mentioned:
Near Arbour St, West Islip, NY 11795
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