Child with behavioral issues threatens stepfather with knife, Box Elder County UT


A 9-year-old girl with behavioral problems, recently discharged from a hospital, grabbed a knife and tried to attack her stepfather. The family disarmed her and seeks advice as the hospital declined to readmit her.
Audio|Source: Box Elder County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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So, Boxer, there's a juvenile problem near West 610 South.
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12, Matthew.
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Hang on 12. This is at a house near West 6 in her house. A 9-year-old daughter was just released from primary children for behavioral issues, has multiple diagnoses, and is on psych meds.
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She grabbed a knife and tried to go after the caller's husband. They took the knife away and locked it up.
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The caller wants to know her options because the hospital does not think the child needs to be admitted.
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Box Elder County, UT
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