The Monroe Police Department responded to a mental health crisis involving an individual with special needs on Friday evening, prompting a significant law enforcement presence on Secrest Shortcut Road, police said.
Around 8:20 p.m., officers received a call about an individual experiencing suicidal ideations. When officers arrived, officials said the person fled into a nearby wooded area, prompting concerns over their safety.
Officers initiated an extensive search operation, including the deployment of K-9 units and unmanned aerial drone technology, to expedite the safe location of the person…