Armed Suicidal Veteran with Mental Health History Tracked and Located by Police

Summary: Police responded to multiple calls regarding a suicidal male veteran, Adam James Polder, who reported being intoxicated and in possession of a 9mm firearm in his backpack, with another firearm at home. The incident was initiated by a call from a VA nurse and involved coordination between the Cleveland Police and the Metro Housing Authority. The subject, who has a history of PTSD and mental health issues, was tracked via phone pinging and vehicle description (2013 red Toyota hatchback, plate 339 Zebra Queen X-ray). Officers checked multiple locations, including 1785 Merwin Avenue (Crook Scape Park), 1759 Fulton, and 2075 West 25th Street, and ultimately made contact with the individual, who refused assistance but did not make any current threats of harm to himself or others. The event concluded with officers clearing the scene after confirming the subject's immediate safety.