Welfare check on child after argument and weapon report, Alcoa TN


Police are conducting a welfare check near McGill Avenue on a 5-year-old boy after his mother reported concerns. The boy said his father, who has a weapon at home, picked him up by his legs during an argument. The father has a history of child service referrals.
Audio|Source: Blount County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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I have a call for a welfare check[1].
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Near McGill Avenue, near Crosser Wan Avenue.
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Compliant is calling requesting a welfare check[1] on her son, (name withheld).
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He is 5 years old.
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His father has a weapon in the home.
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The son texted the mother saying she wanted her to come pick him up, saying that the dad and he were in an argument earlier, and the father picked him up by his legs.
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This is an ongoing issue, and the father has multiple DCS referrals.
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I would like to call while you ens and around.
Police codes explained
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[1]
welfare check: Request to check a person's well-being
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Alcoa, TN
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