Melissa Kirk

Name of Accused:
Kirk, Melissa

Date of Arrest:
07/07/2024

Charges For Arrest:
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
OBSTRUCTION OFFICER – MISD
TERRORISTIC THREATS AND ACTS – INTIMINIDATION – MISD
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN 2nd DEGREE- CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE
Officer’s Narrative:
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On the above date, at approximately 1813hrs, I was dispatched to a domestic dispute between a mother and child that occurred in the outdoor area near [2300 BLOCK] Brandon St., in the Alta Ridgewalk apartment community. Dispatch advised me that the caller witnessed a female juvenile hiding from her mother in the bushes, and that the mother was screaming at the girl. Upon arriving on scene at approximately 1825hrs, I immediately saw the suspected mother yelling at the little girl, who was hiding in the bushes. The mother, later identified as Melissa Kirk, said something to the effect of “oh great, I knew someone would call the cops over this.” I immediately separated Kirk from her daughter, who was later identified as [REDACTED BY AGENCY]
Then, I met with the complainant, [WITNESS #1]. [WITNESS #1] and her family stated that they saw [REDACTED BY AGENCY] hiding in the bushes, shaking and scared. They then saw Kirk running around, screaming for [REDACTED BY AGENCY] and stated that they heard Kirk yell “I’m gonna fuking beat the sht out of her.” After getting this information, I went to check on [REDACTED BY AGENCY] immediately. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] was hiding in the bushes near the front of the apartment complex, crying and shaking. She told me that she was scared that she was in trouble, to which I told her she was in no trouble at all. I immediately noticed that [REDACTED BY AGENCY] had fresh-looking, red scratches all over her arms. When asking her about what caused the scars, she stated that it was a dog, but seemed hesitant to answer. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] then told me that she did not want to stand up because she was afraid to be near her mom.
I then called for Fire to check [REDACTED BY AGENCY] scratches and due to information that she has a history of seizures. Fire came and checked that [REDACTED BY AGENCY] was okay. I asked [REDACTED BY AGENCY] what had happened to make her scared. She stated that she was at the apartment complex visiting her mom and mom’s boyfriend, when she got mad at [REDACTED BY AGENCY] said her mom flips a switch and gets angry with her. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] said that she went onto the stairs outside the apartment to get some space, and her mom came out to bring her back inside. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] said that Kirk grabbed her by the arm and that [REDACTED BY AGENCY] felt a “pop” when her mom pulled her. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] said that she got scared of her mom being so mad, and ran to hide in the bushes. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] said she heard Kirk say When I find you I’m going to whap your as and fuk your butt up.”
[REDACTED BY AGENCY] told me that Kirk has been verbally and physically violent in the past. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] also stated that she does not want to live anymore because her life is so miserable. I could tell that the stress of [REDACTED BY AGENCY] home life has taken a large toll on her, which is very concerning for a 12-year old to be having these feelings. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] grandparents later told me that she has had to go on anxiety medications due to this. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] said she lives with her grandparents, and they act as her guardians most of the time, but she gets to visit her mom occasionally. Kirk stated that she has custody of [REDACTED BY AGENCY] but [REDACTED BY AGENCY] does not live with her.
At this time, I determined that it is not safe for [REDACTED] to stay with Kirk at this time. I asked Kirk if thee was any drug or alcohol abuse, to which she said she does not use drugs currently, but has “tried them all” and has gone to prison for drug use. I called [REDACTED BY AGENCY] grandparents ([REDACTED] and [REDACTED]) to come take [REDACTED BY AGENCY] to their house. Due to the threats and trauma that [REDACTED BY AGENCY] had endured this day, I determined that Kirk needed to be placed in custody. I took Kirk away from [REDACTED BY AGENCY] out of respect to avoid [REDACTED BY AGENCY] seeing her be arrested.
After telling Kirk that she was under arrest, she grabbed onto a nearby tree, refusing to give me her arms, and started screaming, causing a scene in front of neighbors and [REDACTED BY AGENCY] I was able to gain control of Kirk, and placed her under arrest at approximately 1909hrs. Kirk’s handcuffs were double-locked and checked for fit, and she was searched and transported to Cherokee ADC without further incident. [REDACTED BY AGENCY] was released to her grandparents. Warrants were secured for Kirk for cruelty to children in the 2nd degree, terroristic threats, disorderly conduct, and misdemeanor obstruction. DFCS notified as well.
[End of Narrative]