The Brief
- Ryan and Mimi Mengo say their Baytown home has been the target of two fake reports that led to police showing up to their door.
- The couple shared video of armed officers trying to kick down their door before Ryan came out and got on the ground.
- Police say they’re working to identify who made the swatting call.
BAYTOWN, Texas – Ryan and Mimi Mengo say their Baytown home has been the target of two fake crime alerts that led to police showing up to their door.
Baytown house targeted in swatting calls
The backstory:
Last July, Baytown police responded to a text message about a hostage situation at the couple’s home.
After searching the house and uncovering nothing, police reportedly told the couple their address would be flagged as a swatting incident in case there were similar calls. …