LONGVIEW, Texas — The Longview Police Department is hoping to clear up talk on social media concerning reports of a kidnapping at a local hospital Thursday afternoon.
According to the LPD, around 4:50 p.m., officers responded to CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center, located at 700 East Marshall Ave., in reference to the alleged kidnapping of a child.
Police say following their initial investigation, they determined an authorized person left with a child and a kidnapping did not occur.
"There are no criminal charges pending at this time," the LPD said.