Person declines ambulance after ankle injury fearing arrest, Oshkosh WI


A person with an ankle injury declined an ambulance after asking about the cost. They requested a police ride to the emergency room but later refused police help because they feared being arrested.
Audio|Source: Winnebago County Sheriff and Fire, Oshkosh Police, Fire / EMS
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Transcript:
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(number withheld) Lineway Boulevard, Cross of Henry and Commercial.
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We had a female in the line asking for the cost of an ambulance.
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Advise we were unable to give her that type of information but could send her one.
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She did not want an ambulance without doing the cost.
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Said her ankle hurt and she was looking for a ride to the ER.
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She first asked her an officer to give her a ride and then said she didn't want an officer to respond.
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As she was afraid, she may get stuck in jail.
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Location mentioned:
Linway Ct, Oshkosh, WI 54904
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