What Is Hancock's Suicide?

On March 23, 2017 at approximately 0709 hours, I was dispatched to 25408 MC RD S.6, within the County of Montezuma, State of Colorado, reference a cold attempted suicide by a juvenile.

Upon my arrival, I observed Sgt. J. Hancock detain a male in handcuff’s in the backyard of the residence. I asked the male identified as Patterson, Stephen (DOB 05-20-1999) where his brother was located; he stated in the residence with his mother. I knocked on the door and was told Patterson, Jason was in the living room with his mother Clerici, Crystal (DOB 12-30-1979). As I entered the room, I detained Jason and advised him he was not under arrest but there was concern of his welfare. Jason became agitated and told his Crystal he was going to jail and said “thanks, I fuckin knew it, you wanted me in jail”. I told him the

Crystal asked me to transport her son to the hospital due to the fact she was scared he would jump from her car. I advised her we could transport him to the jail as a courtesy to her but she needed to respond to the hospital. Crystal stated that would be fine and agreed to drive to the hospital.

I placed Patterson, Jason in my patrol vehicle for transport to the hospital. While en-route I asked where they had been throughout the night. Jason stated the dog got close to them several times and they just kept moving. I explained the officers were just trying to help him and he did not reply. Jason stated that he just wanted to die and continued to state every time he does something he gets blamed for it. I asked if his brother had tried to help him and he stated no. Jason said his brother stayed with him and tried to convince him to go back to the house.

Once at the hospital, I spoke with staff and advised why Patterson, Jason was brought in. Jason was placed in a room where precautions were taken for being suicidal. I cleared the hospital when the mother