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Buttigieg was briefly separated from his children after police say he was target of false report
Summary by Tomball News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
Photo: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) · view original
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Key takeaway Further information about the incident can be found through KPRC 2 or Click2Houston, including the outcome of the police investigation into the false report.
A false report led to a brief separation of a public figure from his children. Details about the incident are limited, but it is known that the report was anonymous. The target of the report was Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
Buttigieg has twins who are four years old. He spent a night away from them due to the incident. A police officer and a worker from child protective services were involved.
Further information about the incident can be found through KPRC 2 or Click2Houston, including the outcome of the police investigation into the false report.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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