Man falls on basement stairs; refuses hospital care, Berks County PA


A 75-year-old man fell on the basement stairs in Kutztown Rd, Pennsylvania. He appears intoxicated and confused, and he is refusing to go to the hospital despite efforts to help him. Police are on scene due to concerns about his cooperation with emergency medical services.
Audio|Source: Berks County Emergency Services
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Transcript:
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5602, 2908. 5602, 2908 put down with 40-year-old male file on the basement stairs and intoxicated.
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The male seems confused. The little speech, (name withheld) is trying to get him to sit down. He's arguing with her about going to the hospital.
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Unsure how cooperative he will be with EMS[2], PD[1] is also on Route 0-1-06. Thank you.
Police codes explained
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[1]
PD: Police Department; request/cancel law enforcement assistance
[2]
EMS: Emergency Medical Services
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