Man Accused of False Imprisonment After Kids Place ‘Help’ Sign in Window, Police Say
Police say a drone found children inside the home, and Smithson was later detained by a SWAT team after phone negotiations.
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Man accused of false imprisonment after kids place ‘help’ sign in window, police say
Bringing a domestic disturbance to a safe resolution. That’s what Kissimmee police say happened about 2-weeks-ago. Officers say they responded to the incident at a residence in the Flora Ridge Condos on October 26th. They say a family member told them children were stuck in the home, and had heard an argument between the suspect, Andre Smithson, and his former partner earlier in the day.
Child Holds “HELP US” Sign in Window as Kissimmee Police Respond to Domestic Disturbance, Arrest Suspect
A frightening domestic disturbance in Kissimmee ended peacefully after children hiding inside a residence were located by police using a drone, including one child who held a handwritten sign against a window pleading, “HELP US.”
A note from “Help Us” in a window alerted the police. With a drone they found hidden children and were able to escape while SWAT was acting.
Telemundo Miami (51)
Telemundo Tampa (49)The events occurred on 26 October, when relatives of the children informed Kissimmee Police officers that there were minors inside the house and that they feared for their safety.
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