Parent reportedly intoxicated, takes kids' phones and owns handgun, Mesa AZ


A parent described as heavily drinking took their children's phones during court-ordered parenting time and has access to a handgun, causing concern for the kids' safety. The reporting party cannot reach the children and is worried.
Audio|Source: Mesa Police Department Red Mountain Patrol District
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Transcript:
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KV411 North Loma Vista Unit 204, ARP is requesting a 900[1] on our kids with the act.
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Looks like it is his parenting time, but he's a raging alcoholic and took their iPhones from them that day.
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All angry. He pops his access to a 422[2] handgun, no known threats me.
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That looks like the RP's been unable to reach the kids and they're concerned.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
900: Welfare Check
[2]
422: Weapon (handgun) involved
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Location mentioned:
Near N Loma Vista, Mesa, AZ 85213
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