Man Threatens Suicide With Knife in Pickup on US-9, Warren County NY


A man reportedly held a knife to his neck and threatened to harm himself while driving a red pickup truck southbound on US-9 near Bloody Pond Road. He appeared possibly intoxicated. Law enforcement located the vehicle and began a welfare check. The individual later refused to speak to officers while in the woods near the area.
Audio|Source: Warren County Sheriff
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Transcript:
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Red pickup truck just passed me 9-9L is southbound.
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I'm catching up to it.
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9-9L southbound at 1931. 2G-56, 2G55, did you copy?
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2G55, copy direct.
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572, cops. I'm in front, please, one.
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Receive, 1931.
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539 2G 56 up Channel 1 are we just doing a welfare turn?
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2G 566 did you copy 539?
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Negative, go again.
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This can be a welfare check of the individual.
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Receive, you just made suicidal statements,
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he held a knife up to his neck and we believe he may be intoxicated.
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Proceeds, 9 and Bloody Pond at 1932.
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headquarters 2G 56, 2G55.
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2G55. 2G55.
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539 is now out with that vehicle, 9 and Bloody Pond.
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Preachis, we'll be in route.
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Your answer route at 1933.
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2G-5-4 the headquarters.
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Hyper's on 2G-5-4?
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(name withheld) is in the woods refusing to talk to law enforcement. I will be in service.
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2G-5-4, you're in service, 2G-5-3 in service as well.
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Affirmative.
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Units in service, 1933.
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Five-seven two, headquarters.
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Ticors on 572.
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On seed, we're going to be on Bloody Pondro.
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Receive, 1933.
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Location mentioned:
US-9 & Bloody Pond Rd, Lake George, NY 12845
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