Mother refuses to hand over child during custody time, Mesa AZ


A custody dispute led to a verbal argument after the mother refused to give the child to the father during his custody time. The mother has several firearms at home but is not making threats. The father left and is waiting nearby in his vehicle.
Audio|Source: Mesa Police Department Fiesta Patrol District
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Transcript:
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At near South Country Club Dr, near South Country Club Dr, unit number near,
00:07
it's the RP's custody time, but the mom was refusing to hand over the child.
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The mom apparently picked up the child without the RP's knowledge after receiving a vaccination, and she is now emotionally elevated and it has escalated into a verbal altercation.
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The child 13 copy now.
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Two-tri-13 copy.
00:39
Again, it's further for the 425.
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Mom is (name withheld).
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The child is (name withheld).
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The child is going to be 14 years old. The RP mentioned that mom does have several firearms inside the residence but not currently threatening with them.
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The RP has gotten back into his vehicle and is parked around the corner in a 2025 Red Toyota Camry and mom went back inside the residence.
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Location mentioned:
Near S Country Club Dr, Mesa, AZ 85210
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