Man refuses to let mother take two children amid dispute, Sturgis KY


A woman returned to her home near State Route 109 and had a physical fight with her ex-husband, who was not allowed to be there due to a protective order. She has three children with her, but her ex-husband is keeping the other two children and refusing to let her take them.
Audio|Source: Union County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Respond to near State Route 109, Sullivan, active disturbance in progress, right?
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Go ahead.
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Paula advised that she has moved to Illinois recently but returned to the residence, her shoes for a child.
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Upon return, her ex-husband, a (name withheld), is also at the residence.
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She states they have an EPO[1] and he was not supposed to be there.
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They did have a physical altercation.
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Three of the five children are in the vehicle with her at this time, but (name withheld) currently has two of the other children and is refusing to let them leave with the mother.
Police codes explained
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EPO: Emergency Protective Order
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Location mentioned:
Near KY-109, Sturgis, KY 42459
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