Amador County – The Ione Police Department over the weekend responded to its second gun-related suicidal threat of the year, and for the second time helped to safely disarm a suicidal subject. A man with a loaded handgun reportedly threatened to end his life Saturday, prompting a call to authorities by his wife. On Saturday (April 17th) at about 11 a.m., Ione Police Department personnel were dispatched to the 1400 block of West Marlette Street for the report of a suicidal subject. Ione Police Sergeant Rocky Harpham said: “A distraught male reportedly was threatening to take his own life with a handgun.” The man’s wife called 9-1-1 to report the incident. Harpham said: “Ione Police responded and quickly took control of the scene. A perimeter was established and the neighboring residences were evacuated for their own safety.” Harpham said the “incident was eventually resolved peacefully and without incident,” and the “loaded handgun was recovered from inside the residence.” Several other firearms were also removed from the dwelling and were being held for safe keeping. The male was taken into custody and was transported to the emergency room at Sutter Amador Hospital in Jackson, where Harpham said “he was evaluated by mental health professionals.” This was the second suicidal incident in Ione this year that involved firearms. Harpham said the “Ione Police Department has done an exceptional job responding to these potentially volatile confrontations.” The Ione Police Department received support in the West Marlette incident Saturday from personnel from the California Highway Patrol, Jackson Police Department, Sutter Creek Police Department and Amador County Sheriff’s Office. Harpham said the “cooperative efforts of all local law enforcement agencies have served as the ideal model to serve the community resulting in safe and peaceful resolutions.” Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Wednesday, 21 April 2010 06:22
Ione Police, Local Agencies Defuse Suicide Threat, Disarm Man
Amador County – The Ione Police Department over the weekend responded to its second gun-related suicidal threat of the year, and for the second time helped to safely disarm a suicidal subject. A man with a loaded handgun reportedly threatened to end his life Saturday, prompting a call to authorities by his wife. On Saturday (April 17th) at about 11 a.m., Ione Police Department personnel were dispatched to the 1400 block of West Marlette Street for the report of a suicidal subject. Ione Police Sergeant Rocky Harpham said: “A distraught male reportedly was threatening to take his own life with a handgun.” The man’s wife called 9-1-1 to report the incident. Harpham said: “Ione Police responded and quickly took control of the scene. A perimeter was established and the neighboring residences were evacuated for their own safety.” Harpham said the “incident was eventually resolved peacefully and without incident,” and the “loaded handgun was recovered from inside the residence.” Several other firearms were also removed from the dwelling and were being held for safe keeping. The male was taken into custody and was transported to the emergency room at Sutter Amador Hospital in Jackson, where Harpham said “he was evaluated by mental health professionals.” This was the second suicidal incident in Ione this year that involved firearms. Harpham said the “Ione Police Department has done an exceptional job responding to these potentially volatile confrontations.” The Ione Police Department received support in the West Marlette incident Saturday from personnel from the California Highway Patrol, Jackson Police Department, Sutter Creek Police Department and Amador County Sheriff’s Office. Harpham said the “cooperative efforts of all local law enforcement agencies have served as the ideal model to serve the community resulting in safe and peaceful resolutions.” Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Latest from
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