OAKDALE, CA –– On the morning of August 19, 2025, deputies from the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report that ultimately led to the activation of both the Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) and Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) before concluding in an arrest.
At approximately 7:40 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the 6800 block of River Road in Oakdale after receiving a 911 call from 33-year-old Cheyenne Spears. She reported she had been struck with a baseball bat and alleged the father of her 8-month-old child was responsible. Spears further stated that the man was inside a nearby residence with the infant and had made threats that he might harm the child.
In response, deputies implemented immediate safety measures. They closed River Road between Cleveland Avenue and Liberini Avenue, requested that a nearby school be placed on lockdown out of caution, and activated CNT and SWAT to ensure the child’s safe recovery. After approximately two and a half hours, the incident was resolved. The infant was recovered unharmed, and the man initially detained was released following further investigation.
Detectives later determined that Spears had fabricated key elements of her report. Based on this information, she was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Jail on charges of making a false report and issuing criminal threats.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that filing false reports is a criminal offense. Such actions not only consume critical law enforcement resources but also put others at risk by diverting personnel away from real emergencies. Authorities reiterated the importance of ensuring that emergency services remain available for individuals facing genuine threats and situations requiring immediate intervention.
This case underscores the significant law enforcement response that can result from false reports and highlights the potential consequences for those who make them.
