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Man detains woman in alleged hostage situation in Lincoln CountyLincoln County NM

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Lincoln County, NM

A third party reported a man refusing to let a woman leave while walking down the road, describing it as a hostage situation. The man later walked away, and the caller ended the call before further details were obtained. Deputies are responding to investigate.

Audio|Source: Ruidoso Police Department
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Transcript:
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6.26, I've got a deputy heading to 101 Freedom Blum, 1031 in the Downs, or if it's a suspicious on a one call.
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I've got a 1041 that called in, stated that there was a male and female walking down the road. The male was refusing to let the female go and stated it was a hostage situation.
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She stated then that they no longer needed police, so the male walked away, but her phone cut out was not able to get direction. travel or description ESO was provided the information they've got a deputy responding they're requesting we go as well do you have a preference to who responds to back up there as

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