Welfare Check for Missing Diabetic Male at 16 Portland Street

Summary: Police and fire units responded to 16 Portland Street, second floor, in New London County, Connecticut, to conduct a welfare check on Joseph McDermott, born August 1961. He had not been heard from in several weeks and has diabetes. Two vehicles registered to him were found at the residence. Previous welfare checks had been conducted, and attempts were made to contact him via phone. The deadbolt was found locked, and fire department assistance was requested to possibly force entry. Mail for both tenants was observed on the porch. Ultimately, it was confirmed that the subject was in Middlesex, and another individual was transported to the hospital the previous morning for a stroke.