ROCKLAND — Rockland Police responded to a complaint on Saturday evening regarding an incident at a local apartment complex where an individual reportedly damaged a propane gas line, posing a potential fire hazard.
Authorities were alerted to the situation on Main Street, and the Rockland Fire & EMS Department swiftly arrived to mitigate any danger from the damaged gas infrastructure.
Police identified and located the suspect, a person already familiar to law enforcement, and engaged with them without incident.
The individual was taken into protective custody and has since been transported to Pen Bay Medical Center for a mental health evaluation.
Rockland Police Department is considering potential criminal charges as they review the case further.
This incident highlights the ongoing challenge of addressing mental health issues within the community, a task that consumes a considerable portion of law enforcement efforts and resources.
Rockland Police Department emphasized that they continue to collaborate with mental health partners to tackle these challenges head-on.
Statistical data indicates that calls to service with mental health concerns as the primary reason have seen a 14% increase year to date when compared to the previous year.
The department reaffirms its commitment to providing appropriate responses to such calls and ensuring the safety and well-being of all community members.
