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Man in custody after mental health crisis in Cary

Cary police and emergency workers safely took a man suffering a mental health crisis into custody. According to the Cary Police Department, officers said a person was suffering a mental health crisis at a home on Overcup Oak Lane.
Posted 2024-04-23T23:42:41+00:00 - Updated 2024-04-24T12:13:35+00:00
Overcup Oak Lane.

A man was taken into custody after suffering a mental health crisis Tuesday night in Cary.

Cary police said a person was suffering a mental health crisis at a home on Overcup Oak Lane and required urgent treatment. Emergency responders were able to get to the man around 7:45 p.m. Tuesday.

Police said no one was injured when they took the man into custody, and he is now receiving the treatment he needs.

"We would like to send our heartfelt thanks to all members of the community for their patience, understanding during this time," a spokesperson for the police department said. "Your cooperation greatly assisted first responders in bringing this situation to a peaceful conclusion."

If you're having suicidal thoughts or a mental health crisis, call or text 988 or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. Veterans can press “1” after dialing 988 to connect directly to the Veterans Crisis Lifeline. For texts, veterans should continue to text the Veterans Crisis Lifeline short code: 838255.

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