Man threatens self with knife over missing children, Modesto CA


A man at Manchester Court Apartments threatened to harm himself with a knife unless his children were returned. He is at home with his fiancé and is possibly having a mental health crisis related to fears that his children were kidnapped.
Audio|Source: Modesto Police Dispatch
00:33
Transcript:
00:00
On the United Choice is 1044T[1].
00:02
near Standiford Ave at Manchester Court Apartments, apartment number (number withheld).
00:06
He feared his kids were kidnapped, possibly at the airport.
00:09
He did not see them.
00:10
He held a knife.
00:12
First will be last of Hebert, Henry Edward, Boy, Edward, Robert, Robert, Tom.
00:15
First of Robert Cummett, Spelling, (number withheld), (number withheld).
00:19
He put a knife to his throat and said he would harm himself unless his kids are returned.
00:24
He was home in the house with his fiancé.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
1044T: Threat of suicide or self-harm
Disclaimer:
This was transcribed by AI and may contain errors. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
Near Standiford Ave, Modesto, CA 95350
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect