“They just took it way too far,” Grandmother of baby speaks out after Amber Alert and standoff

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The grandmother of the newborn that was the topic of an Amber Alert on Friday is talking out. 

She can be the mom of Markethia Barber, who was arrested after allegedly kidnapping the newborn, Kay’unikee Peoples.

Police say the alleged kidnapping occurred at Woodson Park in Southwest Oklahoma Metropolis.

The guardian of the kid says there was an settlement to fulfill with Barber, the kid’s non-custodial mom, so they may spend time collectively.

Investigators say Barber left with Kay’unikee. The guardian then referred to as police, which sparked an Amber Alert.

Police say Barber did not have custody, however members of the family say she has non permanent guardianship as a result of they have not had a court docket date but.

Police and kinfolk had been capable of finding Barber at a motel.

Whereas she gave Kay’unikee again, authorities say she refused to come back out, and a standoff ensued.

Relations say there have been textual content messages between Barber, her sister, and the newborn’s guardian, saying they’d get the newborn again. The household confirmed that to police.

“It ought to’ve ended proper there, we confirmed them textual content messages that mentioned she was getting Kay’unikee again,” Minta O’Neal, grandmother of the kid, mentioned.

She says she feels the scenario should not have escalated.

“She was extra scared than something, and so they simply took it means too far and she or he would not should be in there if we was speaking along with her,” she mentioned.

The household additionally says Barber’s pregnant sister was handcuffed within the course of.

Barber ultimately surrendered and was arrested.

There was a second child along with her, Kay’unikee’s aunt.

Police didn’t inform KFOR whether or not or not members of the family had been detained.