A school lockdown, a victim claiming to have been hit with a baseball bat and an infant possibly in danger prompted a huge response from the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday morning, Aug. 19.

Subsequent investigation, however, ultimately led to the arrest of the woman involved for making a false police report that led to the activation of the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) and SWAT.

According to the sheriff’s department report, deputies responded to the 6800 block of River Road in Oakdale at 7:40 a.m. on Aug. 19 when a woman identified as Cheyenne Spears, 33, reported to 911 she had been struck with a baseball bat. When the deputies arrived, the woman claimed that her eight-month-old’s father was the one that struck her. She also stated the infant was inside of a home with the 37-year-old man, and he was making claims he may harm the baby.

Deputies immediately began formulating a plan to safely recover the child. They secured the area by closing River Road between Cleveland Avenue and Liberini Avenue, requested a nearby school be placed on lockdown, out of an abundance of caution, and activated both CNT and SWAT. About two-and-a-half hours after the initial call for service, the incident concluded with the child unharmed, and the man detained.

During further investigation, officials said, it was determined that Spears made false statements about the circumstances to law enforcement. At the conclusion of the incident, the man was released, and Spears was booked at the Stanislaus County Jail for making a false report and criminal threats.

Authorities said making false reports is not only a crime but may divert important first responder resources from being available for actual emergencies. It could also impact the people accusations are made against or victims who need law enforcement, fire, or medical services.

There was no record of Spears still being in custody at press time but she likely will face further court action in the case.