Things got wild at the Four Keys Inn when police were called to a chaotic custody dispute involving a baby, a mom, a dad, and what witnesses described as 7 to 8 men trying to take the child from the mother.
💥 Here’s how it went down:
- The father told officers the mother was intoxicated and tried to leave with the child
- He claimed she was staggering around, even falling into a bush while holding the baby
- That’s when he stepped in and took the child from her arms
- The mother, meanwhile, admitted she planned to leave with another man and head to Columbus
Officers noted the mother appeared intoxicated but had no smell of alcohol on her. Meanwhile, the father said she had been yelling at him on the phone and used his debit card without permission.
👶 Enter: Children’s Services — CPS was notified and rushed to the scene.
But the real twist came when the father returned with backup and a notarized document granting him emergency custody of the child. Officers verified the paperwork and handed the baby over to the father. The document was scanned and saved for future reference — just in case this custody clash flares up again.
💡 When Custody Battles Go Public: How to Stay Safe and Do It Right
⚖️ 1. Keep it legal. If you’re in a custody dispute, always have documentation — preferably court-issued and notarized.
📞 2. Don’t settle it in the street. Public confrontations — especially with kids involved — can escalate quickly and may get you arrested.
🧒 3. Call the authorities — and CPS if needed. If there’s any concern about a child’s safety, involving professionals is the best route.
💳 4. Watch financial access. Keep an eye on shared accounts — unauthorized use during a custody dispute can fuel even more trouble.
🧍 5. Limit the crowd. Bringing a crew to a custody handoff? Not a good look. It can appear threatening — and may land you in trouble.
Because when a custody dispute turns into a motel parking lot showdown with 8 guys, a baby, and a bush, it’s past time to let the courts, not chaos, take control.
