Repeated 911 Calls from Lock Unit at Washington Street, Newton MA


A person in a lock unit near Washington Street repeatedly called 911. Firemedics determined no medical emergency and said it was a police matter, but limited action was possible. They could not take the person's cell phone due to legal restrictions.
Audio|Source: Newton Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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Are you off at near Washington St? I cleared.
00:08
It was behavioral.
00:10
On the lock unit.
00:15
Firemedics cleared, saying it's a police matter. She called back for the fourth time on 911 looking to speak with you.
00:22
Yeah, control.
00:24
It's not a police matter.
00:26
They can't take her cell phone away by law. She's on the lock unit.
00:32
All right, we'll just have her keep calling 911.
00:41
5.05 to control.
00:43
I don't know if it's got to make a difference, but I'm going to head down near Washington St.
00:57
See if we're going to get a different watch.
01:00
That would be great.
01:01
Thank you. We'll show you. We'll respond.
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