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State of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Division of State Police
Superintendent Thomas F. Mac Leish |
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For Immediate Release: Saturday, July 11, 2009 - State Troopers Intervene with Suicidal Man
Location of Incident: US 13 Southbound, St. Georges Bridge, New Castle County
Date and Time of Occurrence: Friday, July 10, 2009 at approximately 8:15 p.m.
Suspect: Steven P. Barry Jr., 22, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Resume: An alert Trooper patrolling southbound on US 13 on the St. Georges bridge, observed an abandoned car on the southbound side of the road and a male walking toward the top of the bridge. As the Trooper activated his lights and used his siren in an attempt to get the man's attention, the man ignored the Trooper and continued walking up the bridge. When asked if he was alright, the man stated he wasn't and then informed the Trooper he was going to jump of the bridge. The two held a conversation until an additional patrol unit could arrive. Steven Barry was then taken into custody without incident placed in the patrol car. Further investigation revealed Barry was in possession of 1.3 grams of Marijuana and was subsequently transported to Troop 9 where he was charged with Possession of a Non-Narcotic Schedule I Controlled Substance (Marijuana) and later committed to Gander Hill Prison in default of bail. His mental health status was evaluated while in custody and he was placed on suicide watch.
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