A false report led to a brief separation of a public figure from his family. The individual in question is a former government official. Details are sparse, but it is known that authorities were involved, including a police officer and a worker from child protective services.

The incident resulted in the official spending time away from his young children. The children are twins and are four years old. Further information about this incident can be found through local news sources.

The report that sparked the incident was anonymous and deemed false by police. The official affected by the report is Pete Buttigieg, formerly a cabinet member.