Law enforcement sources told TMZ that officers were dispatched to Merriman's room at the Cosmopolitan Hotel after the friend claimed he had received startling text messages from Shawne which made the friend fear for Shawne's safety.
But when cops arrived to the room they discovered Shawne and quickly concluded he did not pose a threat to himself or others. Merriman also denied sending any texts about harming himself.
"He had taken some cold medicine and was having breathing issues ,Shawne's physical safety was never in jeopardy."
