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Dispatch error in death of 9-year-old
On January 14, 2011 at approximately 9:41 AM the Darke County Sheriff’s
Office received a 911 call from 120 East Cross Street in the Village of
Palestine, Ohio. The Darke County Dispatcher sent Ansonia Rescue, Fire
and Police to 120 West and East Cross Street in Ansonia. The caller was
provided CPR instructions while emergency units responded. At
approximately 8 minutes into the call the dispatcher realized the
caller was at 120 E. Cross Street in Palestine rather than the Village
of Ansonia. Darke County Dispatchers immediately dispatched the correct
emergency responders to the call upon realizing the error. Tri-Village
Rescue, Liberty Township Fire Department and Darke County Deputies
responded to the scene. Tri-Village Rescue transported the 9 year old
child to Wayne Health Care Emergency Room where she was later
pronounced dead.
The Darke County Coroner was notified and is investigating the child’s
death along with Darke County Detectives. The investigation of a
child’s death is standard procedure and required by law regardless of
the circumstances.
Sheriff Toby L. Spencer has initiated an internal investigation into
the error that occurred in the dispatching of this call. Once the
investigation is complete whatever appropriate actions that is
necessary will be taken.
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