Man blocks woman and children from leaving home

Heard on: Cerro Gordo County Sheriff, Mason City Police and Fire

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This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

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Three 07:13 .

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She was at (number withheld) North Eighth Street West.

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Got a caller on 911 advising the son's father here will not let her or her two children leave.

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He's physically blocking the door, still gathering further.

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Thirty-seven 13 , you know.

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Seven 13 thirty-seven zero two.

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Eight 3313 .

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I'll be in the area.

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Okay. (name withheld), the caller is trying to separate herself and the kids.

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They're in the bathroom.

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They're unsure of weapons,

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but the male is known to have guns and knives on him.

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Some time to time, but she's not sure about today.

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Okay, done it.

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Three 07:13 on scene.

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Okay, correct.

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Thirteen is waving his hands behind you.

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Like this is zero two on scene.

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Okay.

2026-10-21 17:13 UTC

Domestic Dispute

N 8th St W, Clear Lake, IA 50428

Man blocks woman and children from leaving home

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Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported domestic disturbance at a home near North 8th Street West, where a caller said her son’s father was blocking the door and preventing her and two children from leaving. The caller was unsure if the man was armed at that moment but said he was known to have guns and knives. Officers arrived on scene to check the situation.

Man blocks woman and children from leaving home

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