Man requests help clarifying fake gun to prevent order breach, Independence OH


A man reports his soon-to-be ex-wife, who has a protection order against him, told their children to search his home near Brookside Road for firearms and report back. He says there is only a fake gun in the house and asks for an officer to speak with his nine-year-old son to confirm it is not real and avoid a protection order violation.
Audio|Source: Chagrin Valley Dispatch - Brecksville
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Transcript:
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At the address near Brookside Road, caller's saying his soon-to-be ex-wife has a protection order on him, and she instructed the kids.
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while they're at his house to search for firearms and report back to her.
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He states he has a fake shotgun or a rifle there, and he would like an officer to come out and speak to his nine-year-old son to check and state that the gun is not real, so she won't try to put him in a violation of the protection order.
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They're in the garage.
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The door's open.
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Location mentioned:
Near Brookside Rd, Independence, OH 44131
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