Welfare check requested for woman and child in abusive home, Maple Heights OH
Family OffensePolice received a request to check the welfare of a woman and her child at a residence near Libby Road. The woman is believed to be in an abusive relationship with a man who has a history of violence and possible firearm possession. The caller is a family friend and reports concerns about abuse, alcoholism, and a weapon in the home. There is prior history of similar welfare checks at this location.
Audio|Source: Garfield and Maple Heights Police - Digital
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At near Libby Rd, we have a welfare check requested on (name withheld), 52-year-old female,
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and a 12-year-old male, (name withheld).
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The caller believes that (name withheld) is in an abusive relationship with a man known to have a history of violence,
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which we confirm from history.
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The caller is a longtime family friend.
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She believes the man is abnormally abusive and controlling.
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He is supposedly an alcoholic as well.
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She believes there is a gun in the house, but does not know that for sure.
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We have a lot of history at this house with these individuals,
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including (name withheld)'s sister.
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The sister is usually the one that calls in these types of welfare checks.
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We have history of similar calls before.
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Usually they are just advised to separate.
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Oh,
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major radio.
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Go ahead.
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Okay, yeah,
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I'm very familiar with this house.
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I'm pretty much functioning as a caretaker.
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Just three, you can do you, but I'll call you if I need you.
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Location mentioned:
Near Libby Rd, Maple Heights, OH 44137
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