Some parents teach life lessons, but these ones taught nothing but bad decisions. Here are five cases when head parents get caught red-handed. Number five, mom decides to drive while wasted and acts like a toddler upon getting caught. Coming up in our first case, officers respond to a call on the highway after reports of a crash involving a woman and her child. Here's what happens as they begin investigating the scene. Second, 28 New Mexico 211 Tom Mary Adam. Hello. >> Hi. >> Are you guys okay? Any injuries or anything? >> You're okay. Can you get your your license, registration, insurance, all that stuff? >> I'm not going to lie to you. I have I I have a suspended license because when I moved to Texas, it wasn't valid. >> Okay. >> And so there's no insurance on the car. There's no driver's license. I've been working with um New Mexico to try to get my driver's license since I moved here 2 years ago and I know I have a warrant alord for no license driving whatever and I've been trying to take care of all that and so I'm a single mom with three kids. I'm not working. I live off of my child's disability check and so I'm selling food place trying to make ends meet. >> I am not >> Okay, that's fine. Let me check on him and I'll come back and we'll figure out what happened. >> But I can like I don't have anyone s I don't want my kids. >> Okay. Let me go check on him and make sure he's okay. >> Hello, Officer Purdle. Are you okay? Are you injured? >> Oh, I'm fine. >> You're fine? Okay. Can you get your registration insurance and your driver's license for me? >> But while you're getting that, what happened? >> What? I was coming down Stern Drive. >> Uhhuh. I made a left right hand turn onto the lane. This lane here and I made a right hand turn on traffic I took up my daughter from daycare up here and all of a sudden boom hit me so hard I spun around. >> Okay, >> look at the I don't know that's No, this is this is my truck I tires I think. I spun around this way. I almost hit the trees. >> Okay. >> I was in this lane over here. >> So you were in this lane and you were going this way? Yeah, I'm going to to the traffic guy to pick up my daughter. >> That's crazy. >> Okay, what happened? You need to tell me what happened this way delivering these bikes and he was behind me. >> The exchange begins calmly enough, but that changes once the officer starts probing deeper. behind me before me. There was multiple times from all the way over there. I drive my speed limit here. I have tickets. I have warrants. I know what I have. I have three children that are depending on me because I can't go to jail. So, recently with my income tax, I started going to get my license, paid my tickets off so I can be legal. I just got the car. >> Good. So, I'm confused because initially you said that that he was behind you. So, at what point did he get in front of you? >> Tell me. You think that just happened so quickly to just me to be >> Well, the reason I'm asking you is cuz I wasn't here and you should be paying attention to driving. So, you should know when he gets in front of you. >> Okay. Don't be sarcastic. >> I'm not. I'm just trying to figure out what happened. >> And I'll show you. I came down this way. I just dropped off a plate. I'll give you the address of the plate that I just dropped off over here. I came over here. He was in front of me. He >> Okay. And then what? >> He was behind me. I felt rushed. I sped up a little bit. I'm be I'm slow because I learned my lesson with the sheriff. This is what happened. This is what I saw. This is what didn't happen. This is not what happened. Because honestly, when all as it was happening, I turned and I looked at my daughter. >> Okay. >> I turned around and looked at my daughter cuz she was in a car seat. He came over here saying, "You need to have your daughter in a car seat. She's supposed to be in a car seat. She's supposed to be strapped up. She's supposed to be this." She was. She should be in a back seat. Yes, I understand. But my daughter's weight requirement allows her to be in a seat. >> Okay. >> So, was she in the front then? >> She was in the front. >> Okay. >> Okay. I heard she's go way far back. >> The woman makes an effort to explain herself, but when officers run her information, what they find takes her situation from bad to worse. >> I have no children. And if that's against the law, then I'll take my ticket for that. Whatever Whatever y'all feel, it is what it is. Whatever. Whatever you guys have to do with me. >> Okay. Just hang tight. Okay. >> So, I'm trying to figure out what we're going to do. Okay. Like I said, you know you have warrants. There's three warrants. One out of Otto, two out of Donana County. Okay. I'm already calling the Otto County judge to see if I can get you released on your own recgnissance because of the kids situation. So far, what he's told me is he asked if I can take you over there, which isn't a possibility because that that's just something that we won't be able to do. Um, so it sounds like because of how many warrants you have, >> he doesn't want he doesn't want to release you on your own recgnissance. And that's a judge's order. So with that being said, if he doesn't give us that, if he doesn't allow you to be released on your own recgnissance, I have no choice. I have to contact CYFD to take care of the kids. >> My You can't call my mom. >> Well, that's what I was going to ask you. That's why I'm explaining all this to you. Do you have family here that can watch the kids? >> We'll take them. >> Okay. Can you call her and can she come here? >> So, that's the plan for me to go to jail right now. >> It is. And that's because the judge in Otto is not wanting to release you because of all the warrants. We're going to walk to this second unit. Okay. The white one. This right here's good. Okay. Go ahead and put your hands behind your back for me. I'm going to take off your watch, okay? Cuz they're going to take it off at the jail anyways. >> It's at this point that officers begin to take clearer notice of the woman's slurred speech, and it's enough to raise serious concerns. However, before asking any further questions, they pause to read her Miranda writes. >> Thing is, I I'm from Texas. >> Uhhuh. >> They'll tell you. I'll give you their number. I'll write it down. Whatever. That's gonna go with you. You're gonna have that. Okay. Yeah, >> please. >> Okay. So, before we get going anywhere else, let me read you something and then I have a couple questions for you. Okay. >> So, you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to talk to a lawyer and have him present with you while you're being questioned. If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, one will be appointed to represent you before any questionings if you wish. You can decide at any time to exercise these rights and do not have to answer my questions or make any statements. Do you understand each of these rights as I have explained them to you? Yes, >> sir. >> Okay. So, my question for you, have you been drinking? >> Okay. >> Not until honestly, not until the accident. >> Not until the accident. >> So, you got in the crash and started drinking? >> I We got in the crash. I know I have a warrant. doesn't be do whatever whatever you can think what you want to be what I'm just asking you I'm not a bad mom I'll say what it is >> okay >> I had no problem we had no interaction with the accident wasn't a problem I was delivering plates and then when the accident happened well I'm going to jail not going to gel slipper. >> Okay. >> I hate to say that. I hate to say that. Now, would you charge me with Okay, I'll take it. I'll take it. >> Take that. >> I know. I'll take it. >> Okay. So, let >> I will listen. I will take it because for me, I've been a single mom. I'm not trying to milk you, nothing. The officers hardly need to press the woman for answers. But before long, she says something that makes her case even more troubling. >> Please don't take it take my emotion of me milking you. I don't have no agenda. I'm not going to make you feel sorry for me. I know what I do and I know what I don't do. I moved here with family bases thinking that I would have help blah blah blah. I was sober. >> Okay. >> I have not done nothing but drink a boot. >> A boot. >> Boot. >> When was that? >> Probably about an hour and a half ago. >> An hour and a half ago. Where was it? >> My house. >> At your house. A boot of what were you drinking? >> Jose Carbo. >> Of what? >> Jose Carbo. >> Jose Quervo. Okay. Do you normally drink? >> No, not as often. >> Okay. >> I went to rehab. >> Okay. I I never lost custody of my children. Never lost c of my children. >> Okay. So, I just want to make sure because you're giving me different stories. You about an hour and a half ago, you were drinking at your house. You said you drank Joseé Quervo and then >> that's not what I said. >> Okay. What? >> You took what you wanted to You took what you wanted to say. Now, let me tell you something. I'm not No offense against you. >> No, you're fine. But when I got arrested in all of >> Maggardo, >> I wasn't even drinking. I did my makeup. I was doing my makeup on my way to go get me a little hot pocket. Okay. I was going to a y'all needs to know. >> So, >> but I was going No, let me tell you. >> No, you were going to correct me about what I said cuz I said you were drinking Joseé Quervo and you said that's wrong. No, I drank it two hours before I even >> I don't want you to fall. >> I know. >> I drank it 2 hours before I even left the house. I have eight different clients. Whatever. >> Warrants aside, the woman's involvement in the crash is already enough reason for the officers to take her in. However, this case is far from over. >> Look at how you are. You already made your assumption. Go ahead. >> Okay, hold on real quick. You made your assumption. Go ahead. No, >> just just hang out right here real quick. Go ahead. >> And actually, let's have you have a seat in here real quick. Okay. >> No, I'm not. No, you can either make your assumption. If you're going to arrest me, put me in the car. >> Yeah. >> Nope. >> Okay. >> Yeah, we're going to go in the car. >> You want to arrest me? >> Yeah. You have warrants on this. >> Oh, that's right. You don't have a K9. >> Okay. Make sure you >> 2029. Give me a 21. >> Okay, Mr. Dan. So, just so I can confirm for the crash report, you said your daughter was in the passenger seat, correct? And you were in the driver's seat. >> Yes. Okay. So, let me ask you this. Would you be willing to perform some tests for me? >> Yeah. Okay. So, I'm going to >> Well, kind >> So, I'll I'll explain them out here. Um, it's just going to be a couple of tests that we go through, but if we do this, I'm going to take your handcuffs off. I don't want you to run or anything like that. Don't get any ideas like that because >> stupid. >> I I just want to get it out there. That way it's said. Okay. >> Dallas. I'm not going to run. >> Okay. I just want to make sure it said I don't want you to pick up any charges that you don't need. Okay. So, are you willing to step out and do this? >> Yes. >> Okay. So, I'm going to un seat belt you go ahead and step out over here. Okay. So, what I need you to do is right where you're at, go ahead and put your feet together. Heels touching your heels, toes touching your toes, and your arms down at your side. I want you to remain in that position till I tell you to do otherwise. Do you understand? Okay. Are you able to see the tip of my finger? Okay. So, with your eyes and your eyes only, I want you to follow the tip of my finger. Do not move your head at all during this test. Do you understand? >> It's clear early on that the horizontal gaze test isn't going well, but the officers proceed with the rest of the sobriety test. Keep keep looking. >> You're okay. You're okay. Get back in that position. >> I have ADS, too. >> No, you're okay. Get back in that position for me. >> Put your feet together and your arms down at your side. Okay. So, follow the tip of my finger. Okay. >> Try not to move your head. Okay. Keep looking at the tip of my finger. Keep looking over here and put your arms back down at your side. Okay. Get back in that position for me. >> I can't do >> Just get back in that position for me. Okay. So, for this test, what we're going to be doing is a series of nine heel totoe steps down that straight line. Okay. During the test, I need you to keep your arms down at your side. You're going to be making each step heel to toe, looking down at your feet, counting each step out loud as you make it. Okay. Once you get to your ninth step, you're going to leave your lead foot planted on the ground, taking a series of small steps to turn yourself around, and then nine heel totoe steps back down the line. >> Do you understand all that? >> Nine steps back. >> Just as I instructed. So during the test, once you start it, don't stop the test until you've completed it. You understand? >> Okay, go ahead and begin. I hate this. It's not even I just don't have coordination. That's why I do this. Three. Four. >> Keep your arms down at your leg. >> Can't do this without. >> If if you want to do it without him, that's fine. >> Yeah. Just use your finger. 1 2 3 4 5. At this point, the signs leave no doubt. She's impaired and shouldn't have been driving in the first place. Take me down. >> Okay. I can't. >> So, do you want to continue the tests? >> No. >> So, there's there's one more test. >> It's not even that I'm drunk. I'm not none of that. >> Okay. So, my feelings are >> I was not I'm not a girly girl. I did not My mom did not take me to gymnastics. >> No, you're fine. You're fine. >> I was raised as a I was raised in Dallas. But >> can I >> No, just stay back. Okay. >> Hold my hand real quick. No, I'm not going to hold your hand. So, right now, I'm going to place you back in handcuffs and then we're going to go from there, okay? I'm going to explain stuff to you. Okay? So, go ahead and turn around, put your hands back behind your back. >> Okay, walk back in and just have a seat right there. Okay. Now the officers calmly explain what comes next. Under implied consent, she's legally required to undergo a breath test as part of the DUI investigation. >> Teach. >> Okay, listen to me. I'm about to tell you something important. You're under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol. The New Mexico Implied Consent Act requires you to submit to a breath test. The New Mexico Implied Consent Act requires you to submit to a breath test to determine the alcohol content of your blood. >> After you take our test, you have the right to choose an additional independent test. If you choose to take this additional independent test, >> you have the right to a reasonable opportunity to arrange for a physician, a licensed nurse or laboratory technician or technologist who is employed by a hospital or physician of your own choice to perform an additional chemical test. The cost of this additional test will be paid for by the law enforcement agency. Do you agree to take our test? >> Nope. >> Okay. I cannot force you to take our test, but if you refuse, you will lose your New Mexico driver's license or non resident operating privilege for one year. >> If you are convicted in court of driving under the influence, you may also receive a greater sentence because you refuse to be tested. Do you understand that? >> Yep. >> Okay. Your right to speak to an attorney or remain silent does not apply to the requirement of the New Mexico law that you take up a breath test. I don't care. >> Do you agree to be tested? >> Nope. >> Okay. >> In addition to being booked for her outstanding warrants, the woman faced multiple charges, including reckless driving, driving without insurance, driving on a suspended license, and aggravated DUI. Number four, when total strangers do a better job at parenting than the actual mom. On the night of September 27th, 2021, officers responded to a call about a young boy seen wandering alone along a highway with no parent or guardian in sight. What follows is an investigation to figure out where the child's parents are. >> Good morning. >> Good morning, >> Deputy Win County Sheriff's Office. What's going on here? >> Good morning. Um, I always walk my dogs in the morning. >> Okay. >> And I had a gentleman pull his car and he said, "Ma'am, can you see back there? There's a little young boy walking by himself. He doesn't have cuz I hadn't personally seen him since we were coming this direction, right? >> And he was in the other direction, >> right?" >> And so he says, "I'm afraid because you know he's all by himself." And I said, and I'm looking, yeah, it's a little tiny boy, you know, he's all barefooted. And so I stopped and I asked him, you know, what are you doing? He says he's trying to get to his grandmom's house. And so I called you guys, 911, I should say. >> Okay. >> And and he says he's he's been left by himself. His mom and dad works. It turns out he says he was by himself and he's trying to get to grandma's house. >> Okay. >> Grandma lives in Dadd Pepper Road and according to the 911 lady that's in St. Augustine. >> I see. >> And he says the ones in his house right now is Zach, his mother's boyfriend. And and the mom, he said he wanted to leave cuz they don't take care of him and he's left by himself. >> I see. Do you happen to have your ID on you, ma'am, or driver's license? >> I I do. >> Morning. >> How are you? Hey, bud. What's going on? >> He's just trying to get home to grandma. Yeah, >> because he said he was left by himself. >> Oh, okay. Were you just walking by or how did you find him? >> She was notified by another passing by as she was walking her dog. >> Oh, okay. >> Thank you, ma'am. >> What happened to your knees, buddy? The concerned caller believes he had been out there for some time, and the officers share the same concern. For now, the officer's priority is simple. Find out who he belongs to and get in touch with his family. >> I fell off. >> You fell off. >> I was driving out of park. >> He seems to have bruising through his um leg here, through his legs. I mean, I scrubbed a little bit to see if he was dirty, you know, from just dirt kind of accumulating, but it >> And you found him right here? >> Uh, right here. I was actually over there and I walked back when the gentleman told me, "Ma'am, can you double check on this?" And I cuz I honestly didn't initially see him. I just came out of burrows here and made a ride and I noticed that a car was parked like in front of me, but you know sometimes people stop to do something. >> Aiden. >> Aiden, it's kind of chilly out. Can I put some socks on you? >> Okay, perfect. Here. Right here. >> Do you live with mom and dad? >> From there when the gentleman >> going to my >> I walked from over my friend is with the dogs. I walked >> with my >> So this is where the spot >> boyfriend. >> Oh, do you know where? >> No. >> In Pine Lake. >> That's all he had. >> Pine Lakes. Okay. >> And then his uh >> Was it an apartment or was it in a house >> that he >> an apartment? Okay. >> Do you remember what number it says on the door? >> No. >> No. >> Do you remember what building? >> That's okay. Do you want to go inside my car where it's warm? >> All right. The only thing you have is your scooter and your jacket. >> Yeah. >> All right. Come on. >> I appreciate it, ma'am. >> You're welcome. >> Let's head to my car. Watch the curb. I'm putting him in the car so it's warm. >> What? >> I'm putting him in my car so it's warm. >> Okay. Julie out. You have a blanket. Um, >> I put my jacket on him. He was cold. >> I can just turn up the heat. >> The officers place the boy in the cruiser to keep him safe while they work on contacting his mother. A task that turns out to be more difficult than expected. >> All right. Can I give you a hug? Is that okay? >> All right. And the police will take good care of you. Okay. So, keep that jacket on you and um it'll work out. Okay. So, he says he's hungry. >> Bye, Aiden. >> I'm going to blow you a kiss. Okay. >> Going to keep this here for now and then we'll put it in if we go anywhere. I think she's getting some snacks. Okay. All right. Give us just a second. >> Hey, Aiden, if we drive to the apartments, would you be able to tell which building is yours? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Yeah. Mine has a scarecrow. >> Yours has a scarecrow in front. >> Okay. He says he can point out which building is his once we drive over there. >> Okay. >> If contact's not made on the phone right now. >> You want some trail mix or Froot Loops or Cheetos? >> Froot Loops sounds good to me. Can I try one? Excellent. Perfect. I had to taste test it for you. >> He mentioned that he would be able to point out which building is his um if we drive over there. So, I believe that I'll just do that. Make it simple. >> Are you called? >> Yeah. >> Is that Deputy Wens? Did he give that to you? >> Oh, yeah. It's a girl right there. >> Oh, perfect. Excellent. >> I think we'll just attempt contact with um parents first and find out what's going on. I'm about ready to head out whenever he's done eating. >> Okay. >> Who else do you live with? >> My grandma and my grandpa. >> My grandpa's live really far, but my grandma is in the same city. >> Oh, okay. That's not too far. As efforts to reach the child's mother continue, the female officer keeps the child calm with light conversation. Gently asking questions to gather details about his mother. >> You don't like Cheetos? >> Oh, I pegged you for a Cheeto guy. That's why I opened these so I could share them with you. But if you're not a Cheeto person, I guess I'm just going to have to eat them all by myself. Unless Deputy One wants some snacks. All right. Okay, cool. >> Well, I'm going to go to that 13 vehicle, but if you guys need anything, let me know. >> He didn't say what exactly last boyfriend. >> He doesn't know. That's what in the notes it says he doesn't know. Let me Let me see. Hey, Aiden, do you know what mom's boyfriend's name is? >> Zack. >> Zack. >> Do you know what his last name is? >> You know what it starts with? >> No. >> No. Okay. >> Where does your mom work? >> At the hospital. >> And you know where Zach works. >> Is mom home now or is she at the hospital? >> He thinks that mom is at work right now. She works at the hospital. >> Does she work at the hospital here in Palm Coast or the one in St. Augustine? Oh, the one in St. Augustine. She That's where she works. What does she do there? >> She helps people. That's awesome. St. Augustine. All right, dude. I got to run to another call, but I wanted to give you some stuff here. I got you a coloring book. All right. I'll talk to you later. You be safe. Okay. >> All right. I'll see you later. Acting on the boy's information, another team of officers checks a nearby apartment, hoping someone there can identify the child or his relatives. We'll be attempting contact at building 215. >> Do you know if this kid lives here by any chance? >> Um, I don't. I think the people who just live here just moved in not too long ago. >> Okay. >> Um, I've I think I've seen him before, though. >> All right. >> It should be this apartment. >> Okay. Do you know the neighbor that lives here? >> I don't. >> Well, if he left, then the door's got to be unlocked, right? >> Still unlocked. >> Just moved in, it would be like not even a month ago. Okay. Few weeks ago. >> So, it's unlocked. >> It is unlocked. >> But apparently cuz there's a there's nobody in there right now. >> There's nobody inside of it. >> There's nobody inside. >> Sheriff's office. Sheriff's office. >> I'm just going to let my uh my girlfriend know just in case if she sees him or anything, she can let you guys know. Okay, >> I appreciate that. >> No problem. >> I don't see anybody. >> Nobody's here. >> Oh, that's crazy. We're looking for room in this apartment. >> All right. >> Why don't you go get a shirt a long sleeve shirt on? >> Is there a EC for the apartment that we can contact and find out more information on the tenants? >> I mean, I'm sure I'm sure there is. Um I don't know what any of these names are. This is all like assisted living facilities. And I only know that because I've recently toured them for my father. But it's like Silver Creek and Bay View. >> It looks like all female stuff in there like in the closets and stuff. It looks like women's stuff. So I don't know if boyfriend was maybe sleeping over or something. >> The officers are still unsure if they've arrived at the correct location. Fortunately, it doesn't take long before the child's mother steps outside to speak with him. >> But he says that he lives here, but he's only here for the night because he lives with grandma in St. Augustine, which we're also trying to find. But he just brought this phone out to call his mom. Doesn't know how to call his mom. And there's no favorite. This says she called Jeff on Saturday. Jeff is your dad, right? >> Yeah. Where does he live? Dear run. >> Yeah. >> I don't know where that is. >> Oh, mom's home. You want to go see? You want to go see her? All right. Come here. Come here. Don't run out. >> Are you okay if I close this door? Do you have your key with you? >> Yeah. >> Okay, perfect. >> Oh my god. >> You went to the airport and left the six-year-old home alone? >> Yeah. >> You didn't think to maybe bring him? >> I don't want to wake him up. Did he call you guys? Like >> No, he was on Belair, which is >> six miles away. >> Four lanes of traffic where he could have gotten run over by a vehicle. >> When did you leave McDonald's? >> Cuz he's 6 years old. >> I know. >> I mean, it it takes some time to get six miles away on a on a scooter barefoot. I put socks on him. So, we'll be contacting DCF. >> Who else resides here, ma'am? >> Well, my mom holds me with him, so she's in and out, but it's just me and him. >> Okay. He lives with his dad 50%. >> Where does his dad? >> San. >> Where's his grandmother? >> San. >> How long is he here for? >> Till Friday. >> When did he get here? >> Last Friday. We do a week on, week off. >> Between you and uh dad. >> Yeah. >> Okay. And you just got back from the airport, >> right? >> This is technically child neglect. >> I know. >> You left him home for close to two hours. I honestly thought he would be okay as he 6 years old. >> The officers continue pressing the point, making sure the woman understands the gravity of the situation. If not for a concerned citizen, her child could still be wandering the road alone and the night could have ended very differently. >> Somebody took him or he got ran over by a vehicle. >> I know. >> What if he got home before we even found him and nobody else saw him and then we have a missing child? >> I know. Do you know how he was reported to us? A driver on Belair stopped a pedestrian and let her know to check on this child that was in front of station 23 >> barefoot. >> Stupid with only a puffy jacket on. So I have the lady who called us. She let him use her jacket. I have his scooter in the back of my car as well. He was trying to ride all the way up to his grandma's house cuz that's where he wants to be. Hey, Aiden. Would you mind going upstairs with Deputy Lane real quick? I have a few questions for you right now. My name is Deputy Wind Bash number 875. I have questions pertaining to child neglect. These are your rights. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say may be used as evidence against you. With these rights in mind, are you willing to talk to me? >> Yes. No. Yes. >> Talk to you. >> Okay. When When did you leave for the airport, ma'am? >> 3:20 a.m. >> Yeah. >> Miranda, right? >> Who are you taking to the airport? >> My boyfriend. >> Okay. Does boyfriend stay here? >> Not with me. >> Okay. >> Okay. Do you normally live leave Aiden here alone? >> No. Never. >> Okay. So, here's the thing. While you were gone, Aiden went around the house, saw that there was nobody in the house. He got scared. He wanted to go to grandma's house, which is in St. Augustine. He then took his scooter out and rode his electric scooter for two miles in 65 66 degree weather next to one barefooted next to one of the busiest streets in Palm Coast. And then he was found because he was huddled up on top of his bike by a pedestrian in front of a fire station. At this time, ma'am, I'm placing you under arrest for child neglect. If you could please turn around, place your hands behind your back. >> I'm going to take your In the end, the woman was charged with child neglect. Number three, party mom to problem parent. In this next case, officers respond to an apartment complex after reports that two children just 9 and 2 years old had been left alone by their mother. When they arrive, they find the 9-year-old on the phone with her grandmother. And that's not the only concern. The apartment itself is in a condition no child should have to live in. And before long, their mother is called to the station for questioning. Watch how the investigation unfolds. >> Alexa. >> Okay. Um, could you come with us, please? >> Are you stand? >> Okay. Um, it's going to be a few minutes if you don't mind hanging out. >> Yeah. Yeah, I can hang out. Just bring her down. >> Okay. All right. Appreciate it. So, I'm back. Okay. Just so you're aware, our cameras are on. >> Go ahead. Direct the stairs here [Music] so we're not all squeezed in. >> Okay. Um because of the circumstances, um you're at the PD. Um you're in an interview room. Um, I have to advise you of your rights. It's a bit of a formality, but obviously >> Do you understand each of these rights I've explained to you? >> I do. >> Having these rights of minds, do you wish to talk to us now? >> Okay. So, >> I am getting >> sure. Okay. So, um, do you want to have them here or you said you kind of already know what's going on, right? >> I >> So, I kind of explained it to you on the phone, right? Um, >> what is your guys's extend? What is what's the definition of extended? >> What do you mean extended? >> Like extended period of time. >> Um, >> I understand what I did. >> Okay. >> Not right. You know, but >> but it's an extended like >> so it the statute varies >> and there's a factors there's factors that go into it. Um, there's the totality of it's called what's called the totality of the circumstances. I mean for one the the mental state of the child itself the age >> just speaking of her like literally minutes like the entire time I was gone for 3 hours that's what what is your definition >> leaving two young children unsupervised for over 15 hours is shocking enough but now the woman is scrambling to justify what she's done. >> So So you're saying you were gone for 3 hours? I left at one the night. She was like, "Yes." >> What? Sorry. When you left, >> she was like around 1, I'm assuming. >> And what time? >> Like in the afternoon. >> Okay. Well, that's I'm We'll be honest with you. That's not what we >> No, I I No, I >> I did leave the night before. I came back home. Okay. >> Yeah. >> And she was still >> No, they were not. They were. Yeah. >> Okay. >> So, you're saying you you left at 1:00, but you came back? >> Yeah. Yeah. Absolutely. I talked to my neighbor. She lives next door and told her I was like, "Hey, keep an eye on them." You know, she was in the shower when you guys were there. And I was like, "How did you miss that?" And yeah, >> that's why I was asking who miss >> my my neighbor. >> Okay. >> My next door neighbor. We were best friends in high school. She happens to be my neighbor. And >> I told her like, "Hey, I'm keep an eye on them. I'll be right." I planned on being my back but and hence my dad reading my ride and what also took so long which I spoke with you about. Yeah, that's why I just I didn't know your guys's definition of extended regardless. She's 9 years old. >> An hour is too long. But >> that was like max what it was supposed to be. And >> yeah. Well, regardless you said I mean it is what it is and I know and I and I fully Yes. But >> Okay. So, yeah. And generally speaking, a 9-year-old cannot take care of a 2-year-old. It might be left unattended. Right. >> Sure. >> So, that's where that's where the charge comes >> legally. Yes. >> Legally. Legally. >> And given the conditions that >> the house was in, right? um the fact that the the 2-year-old uh was soiled. Um she had urinated through her diaper, through her clothes, and been an extended period of time. Clearly, since the diaper's been changed, right? >> The officers now confront the woman about the items found inside her home. From cigarettes to illegal paraphernalia, raising even more concerns about the environment her children were left in. >> Reasonably so. >> Right. Yeah. >> And her dad bought her size three diapers cuz he wear size five diapers. >> So that also doesn't help. But >> you understand is illegal, but there's that's on >> the couch. You know, there's there's burnt cigarettes that are also on the couch. There's >> you know what I'm saying? >> There's there's a lot of things that went into the investigation. And unfortunately, >> um, you know, we have to take action as law enforcement officers. We have report. No, I understand. Absolutely. >> Um, and we as officers have that right to then take children into protective custody and notify DCS DCFS if there's no way for them to be cared for at that time. Right. >> Mhm. >> So, and that's exactly what we did. So, we been on the phone. We were on the phone and >> correct. Um, and they help take care of the girls occasionally. Um, so have you been contacted by DCFS at all yet or have you been in contact with or >> I have tried to call her multiple times. >> Yeah. >> DCFS is is obviously going to have an investigation. >> So here's and I'll lay this out to you. Okay. So we >> speaking when we first got there >> if you were home >> I just >> Okay. Well, I mean, I know we saw like the messages and stuff, everything there, but we also saw the Snapchat at >> midnight. >> That Yeah, that was And then I came home literally like >> What time did you come home in the morning? >> I was picking my husband. >> She got off around like 1:00 and she closed down early, dropped her off and went home and they were asleep. >> Okay. Yeah, they were up for a while, so they obviously slept in. But yeah. >> Okay. >> No, you and you can tell my neighbor. I mean, she can attest to >> The truth behind her absence is even more disturbing. The woman allegedly left to attend a party and she still doesn't seem to understand the weight of what she did. >> So, after you dropped her off at 1, about what time would you say you got back? >> Last night. >> Well, it would have been this morning. >> No, I mean, technically, I guess, but like I dropped my cousin off at home. She lives 5 minutes away from me and my own directly. But no, I talked right up around like 1:00 today. And hey, I'll be right back cuz that was the plan. And here we are. >> So once you got back, did you what did you do after that? Once you got after got dropping her off. >> I went home went to sleep. >> And then did you leave again? >> At 1:00 in the afternoon the next day. Yes. Monday afternoon. >> The next day. Yes. >> So it's today. >> Yeah. >> Okay. So it's >> So you left at one is gone, right? >> Yeah. This No. No. >> So who absolutely >> who can confirm what you're telling us? >> Okay. >> Absolutely. >> Cuz I mean you understand where >> that makes a complete difference her thinking. Yeah. Oh, absolutely. And no, >> cuz I mean that's that's how it appears >> given the circumstances of >> That's not No, not at all. No, >> I I'm her assuming that. Yeah. No. Yeah. But >> she's asleep when or she's awake when you left. >> She's asleep when you got home. She's still asleep when you left. >> They were knocked. Both of them. Yeah, they were up. >> So when she wakes up, >> I mean, I I woke her up. No, I woke her up, but she's absolute. You know what I mean? >> Yeah. But they she said they they had not eaten anything. >> I had plenty of food in my house. She wanted me to bring her Taco Bell and that's that's really what she said. >> I saw the Taco Bell. >> Yeah, she wanted Taco Bell. That's why I have plenty of food in my house. She had plenty of access to food. That's not a problem. No. >> So, >> well, the problem is she's 9 years old. >> No, absolutely. Absolutely. >> Diet makes a huge difference. I mean, Ron is wrong regardless, but I'm not that damn. >> The officers now make it clear to her how severe the situation is. On the night of the incident, the authorities found her daughter in distress, crying and frightened. But the woman still seemed more focused on defending herself than facing reality. >> We've never met yet. So >> yeah. So I mean when we we get there and she's distraught. So yes, like think about what we're walking into walk into. >> Yes. And she's and I knew a girl that literally was just like you seen that. I don't know. >> Right. But I mean like you like you acknowledge doesn't matter as long. No. Absolutely. >> Doesn't matter if it's 15 minutes or if it's >> Right. Right. >> You know 15 hours as it appeared. >> No. >> Right. >> No. That 15 minutes. Right. Right. Right. >> Is this I mean has stuff like this happened before? >> No. >> Is that No. Yeah, we'll sit with each other's kids. I'll sit with her kids. Absolutely. Absolutely. >> She's in the apartment. >> Yeah. Literally, right? My next one. We're best friends in high school. >> Does she have kids? >> She has two girls >> about the same age or >> they're a little bit a little mine, but a >> little bit younger. >> Yeah. >> Is there anybody else that would have come and gone from there or having did you have anybody else with you or >> I dropped my cousin off? I No. >> But nobody else came back to the apartment or anything. >> Okay. >> Was that a last minute thing to go pick her up or was that >> she? Yeah. No. She didn't have a car. Got struck at work and yeah, that was definitely last minute and it find Uber. I don't know. >> Did you Did was Ally aware that you were going to be leaving that night to take care of the kids? >> Yeah. Okay. >> You talked to her about it specifically? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> And then >> like through text or through phone conversation or just >> No, it's not. >> Okay. And she was up at 1:00 a.m. >> Yeah. Well, I heard her kid crying and so I knew she was up so just ran over there. I mean, like I said, her best friend's in high school and she messaged me on Facebook and was like, "Hey, I think you're married your neighbor." So, like it kind it's it's nice, you know. >> Does he watch your kids pretty often? >> I would say often, but like if we're going to run somewhere, whatever. Yeah. She's right next door, you know, it's convenient and it helps. So, >> how she Yeah. Yeah. She plays with her daughter. And like I said, they're a little bit. >> The woman's excuse is that she wasn't gone for long and was already coming home. But based on what officers know, it's hard to believe. >> Walked home if I knew internet, but I mean that walk. But so >> who was the ride that you said you were going to get? You said that you had a ride with >> my friend, but he had to go to work and so thankfully my dad is in town. >> Where's your dad from? Uh he's from here but we just took a job out in Colorado and he's in town for my birthday. >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> The number that we're communicating on is that that's the best number to contact you. >> Yeah. Yeah. >> Okay. So you're you're going to be getting called from DCFS? >> I Yeah, of course. >> Because as of right now there's a safety plan in place. Okay. So there's a plan set up by DCFS while they conduct their investigation to make sure the girls have adequate safety and supervision. >> Okay. >> I also have no safety plan. I understand. >> No, I haven't signed one. So, there's not a safety plan set in place. >> DCFS has done a safety plan. I can get you a contact number for the the case worker. >> No. Yeah. Yeah. I'm just um What does that entail? >> Uh they will conduct their investigation to and determine whether or not basically that you're you're fit to take care of them at that point. Right. So, until that point, until they make their final decision and it goes to court, then they >> well, not necessarily the the criminal case, but the family court matter. So they decide and they get into order um for the children to go into different custody. That's kind of where things are at as of now. So that that's not >> that has nothing to do with us. That's DCFS, right? And we are like say like you said >> now they can do safety recommendations and they can recommend all but there's not a safety there's not a safety. >> Well is also involved. Dylan was here. >> I'm sure. >> Dylan >> and they sound real good. Of course. >> Well, I didn't speak with them. >> Okay. I mean, just gave him the synopsis of what's going on, right? Uh, you guys have 50. >> I have to be he has visitation. >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> Do you guys have copies of that paperwork somewhere? >> I do. >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> What she did was serious enough to warrant intervention and now child protection services are on the case. >> Uh, so that's where things are now. Like, so you're going to be contacted by um DCFS in the future. I can't I can't say when. >> It has to be within 24 to 48 hours time. and and I'm sure they they will contact you tomorrow for the weekend, >> but as is a safety plan, >> but like there's no safety plan in place cuz nothing was signed by both parties. So like >> those kids. >> Well, I I can't speak to the the practices and dec I know I've I'm familiar with like I've never personally had one. I you can they can recommend >> but there's also emergency circumstances where things had to be done without parental consent. >> Yeah. Yeah. >> So, and given the circumstances and the facts that we have leading up to this, that's where things are at. >> Okay. So, where's what's up with my youngest daughter then? >> Uh, the plan is that right now that they're both in the care of >> That's not her dad. >> Well, she's with your mom now. Both of them are. >> She has a dad and that's not See, there is no s You understand what I'm saying? There is no That's not a safety plan. That's not what they would do. >> That's the plan that we have in place. >> Okay. Not we, but D. >> She can go with her dad. She don't Yeah, she has a dad. >> You can talk to DC about that one. Well, I would have to talk to my mom. >> Okay. >> That's not a safety. That's not >> Again, I mean, we can we can split hairs on what the verbiage is or what the the course of action is, but that's that's where things are as >> No, I get that. Yeah. >> So, anything else? >> You guys can Yeah. do what you got to do. I'm sure they will, too. But, >> okay. So, um we're going to do all the the we're going to do all the booking here and then we'll give you a court date. >> It's not like the old days where you just jail for a misdemeanor. This is >> Yeah, we Yeah, we just >> Not that I want to go to jail or anything, but that's crazy. I don't know when they pass that be first of the year. >> Um, these laws came into effect about 2019. >> Can I go like and like not go? >> Not that not quite. >> No, but like bad >> people still very >> I see they is it they make it sound bad like you can I don't know. I see stuff on the news or like people on videos that are like you can Illinois you can do whatever. Not a deal. >> After a long round of questioning and mounting concerns, the officers wrap up the case for now. >> That's not really the case. >> I would hope not. No. >> Um, yeah. So, we'll go downstairs. We'll get through the paperwork and then you'll be a court date. >> We'll get you that. You got, like I said, fill out all the paperwork. >> Okay. So, you have a court date on the 28th of August. If you'd come over here, please, and sign, we read here. This is just um just goes over explaining everything. You know, you're no bond. You're just going to have an this just that you a notice that you could appear on the 28th. >> Questions, comments, concerns, something. >> Okay. Let you out the back. >> We'll be up front. >> Yeah. Thanks, man. Appreciate it. Thank you so much. >> Take care. >> Just make sure they answer the phone tomorrow. >> Okay. [Music] >> The case concludes with two counts of child endangerment filed against the suspect. Number two, mom enjoys a night out while neglecting her child. On January 28th, 2025, officers responded to a call outside a local bar where a child was found alone inside a vehicle while temperatures hovered near freezing. As they arrive, the authorities first priority is locating the driver and the mother of the child left behind. >> Hello. >> At the bar with alcohol. >> Okay. What's going on, Christina? Christina, come say it with me. >> Got an idea why we're here. Yeah, >> she's fine. You can stay with me. >> All right. >> I just literally came here to get my boyfriend. >> Okay. And so >> Okay. So, Christina, let me get your information first. Actually, >> can you come stand over here? Christina, >> where's Josh? >> Josh is with our other officers. I need you to pay attention and focus. Okay, I am going to read you something. Uh, just because this is going in a weird direction. Uh, you're not under arrest. You're going to stay here. You're not going to be dipping and dodging me, but you're going to stay right here. Okay. >> Your child is okay. >> Okay. >> Okay. And Josh is okay. >> So, I'm going to read you something because like I said, this is kind of go this is going to go in a different direction. I have a feeling. Um, I just need you to focus. So, you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say commutes against you in court. You have the right to talk to a lawyer for advice before we ask you any questions and to have them with you during questioning. >> Don't walk over here. >> If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be appointed to you before any questioning if you wish. If you decide to answer questions now without a lawyer present, you >> Why don't you go back inside or go over there to the benches? >> Why don't you come No, no, no. Why don't you go over there? >> Why don't you come to me? >> No. Go over there. >> Explain what's going on. >> I don't need to explain anything to you right now. Go over there. >> Actually, you really do. >> Why? >> Go over there. Listen to me. I am trying. Listen. No. No. No. Christina, listen. >> I'm going to give you one more opportunity. No. I I know. I know you're not going anywhere. >> Okay. Okay. Just let me go. >> But here's the deal. When I tell you to stop moving, >> okay? All right. Sit right here. Can I just sit right here? >> So, I'm debating on whether to put you in handcuffs right now because you don't know how to listen. >> Yes, I'm I know how to listen. >> You want to have a seat? We can do that. Let's walk over and have a seat. With her now seated in front of them, the officers begin the interview, starting with her personal information before digging deeper. >> Yes, we're all >> Yep. We're all good. >> Spell your first name. >> K R I S T I N A. >> K R I S T I N A. >> Yes, sir. >> Christina, middle initial. Okay. So, Christina, you've been read your rights. Uh, I have a feeling you know why we're here. Do you wish to explain or figure maybe help me better understand what the heck is going on? >> I literally came here to get my boyfriend. We were fighting >> car sleeping. >> This car Josh. >> Okay. So, this is this is Josh's car. Um, and you were driving Josh's car. >> I Did you drive Josh's car here? >> I did. >> Okay. So, um Josh was here with you. >> I I He was here. I got here after him. We We had been arguing. I just >> You could have a seat back now. Thank you. Um so you and Josh were arguing and Josh came here by himself. >> Yes. >> Okay. And then what time did Josh get here to the bar? >> I I really don't know, honestly. >> What time did you get here to the bar? >> Can I check my phone? Sure. >> Probably less than a half an hour ago. >> Okay. About a half an hour ago, you got to the bar and you came inside. >> I came inside. >> Josh was in here. >> He was. And then I had been sitting out here watching the baby. >> Okay. >> And I just I got a drink. I was just waiting for him to leave so we could go home. >> Okay. So, at some point you decided to leave the child in the car to go inside and have a drink at the bar. >> I was out here the whole time. I literally had just >> That wasn't my question. My question was at some point you decided to go inside. >> He was out here watching the baby. >> Who was? >> Josh was. >> So Josh knew the baby was out here too. >> Yeah. >> And at one point were you guys both inside >> when the baby was Well, yeah, because we were standing out here for quite a while. >> The woman's first response is to deflect, saying her partner was outside the entire time, but when officers arrived, her car was completely unattended. So, I'm trying to figure out what at what point did both of you guys decide to go inside and have a drink >> and leave the baby out here. >> Just wanted to get my boyfriend from the bar. I did. I was not trying to stay here at all. I was trying to just go home. I understand. >> Can you explain why you would leave your child in the car unattended on a cold night when the No, have a seat. >> I understand. Okay. >> Do you understand? because you're having a very difficult time comprehending and following simple instruction. >> I'm sorry. I'm just nervous. I just want my child back. >> Why are you so nervous? >> Because I just I just want >> What makes you nervous? >> I just wanted to go home. I didn't want any of this to happen. >> Okay. Who is What were you guys arguing about today? You and Josh >> about him not being home. I just wanted to go home. I live I live with my I live we live over here in Edgewater >> where >> off of >> Okay. So you guys live together? >> Yes. >> How did Josh get here? >> He has his own vehicle. >> Is that here? >> Yes, sir. >> Which one is that? >> I believe it's just >> Is that the Dodge that he just put in the car? >> Yes. >> Okay. Thank you. Um, >> the child's mother may have left the child behind, but it's her boyfriend who's about to make things worse with what he does next. >> If I did something wrong, arrest me right now. >> Like I said, 2 minutes ago. >> Arrest me right now. If I committed a crime, arrest me right now or I'm going to go inside. >> Okay, cool. >> Come on. Quiet. Okay. Uh, he does not for this guy, please. >> You're going to listen. >> I'm going to talk to you in a second, but he's going to make >> sure you understand it. Okay. >> Okay. So, before he asks you any questions, you understand your rights. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can't be used in court. You have the right to talk to me in life for advice before we ask you any questions and to have any questioning. If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be appointed to you before any questioning if you wish. If you decide to answer any questions now without a lawyer present, you will still have the right to stop answering any time. You also have the right to stop answering any time until you talk to a lawyer. Do you understand those rights? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> And we have all of Josh's information. It's in the call. It's inputed already. >> I just need to input it. >> I'll talk with you now, Josh. that needs to be read to you because there's some pretty serious allegations. >> I understand. I do. >> And you're in handcuffs. It's pretty evident that you're not free to go. That's a procedural thing that needs to happen. So, >> you want to talk to me? Tell me what's going on. >> So, I've been in here by myself hanging out for the last few hours. >> She showed up here. I told her not to come up here. >> Mhm. >> Gray is going to jump in and ask questions as we're going along, too. So, go ahead. >> I told her not to come. I said, "Go to the house. I'll meet you there." At no point have I drove this vehicle. It is registered in my name. Yes. >> As it turns out, the boyfriend had already been inside the bar when the woman arrived with the child in the car. He claims he didn't even know the child was there until much later. You >> cannot have a vehicle registered in her name because she has a DUI in North Carolina. >> Okay. >> So, I registered the vehicle in this name. She paid for the vehicle. It's in my name. >> Yeah. I think we're focusing on the wrong thing. Like, I don't care about the vehicle. >> Okay. So what I want to understand is why what what illegal fraction am I what am I doing because I was inside I she just came inside. >> Mhm. >> Okay. >> She came here with her. >> So do you want to jump go ahead jump in? >> So you What time did she get here? >> Like an hour >> an hour. So it's roughly around 8 around about 7:30. >> Yes. And I told her multiple times to go in the car and go to my house. >> Did she have any drinks while she was in there? >> At the very last minute. I think >> last minute. Okay. >> Right when I came out here. At any point did she say she has a kid in the car? >> She told me yes. She did. >> Told you yes. When was that? >> This is when I came out here to check on her. >> Check on who? >> Her kid. >> He came out. >> I didn't know she was here. That's why I had the keys. I came out here to give me your keys. >> My question is so when she got here, she met you inside the bar. Correct. >> Yeah. She didn't tell me she was in here until then. She told me she was and I grabbed her keys for her and checked on her. >> I I just I'm trying to understand that she came here and met you inside the bar. Correct. Yes. >> Let's talk about him. >> Let's talk about what he >> At what point did she tell you that the kid was in the car right away? >> Before I came out here right before you came out with the keys. Yes. >> Okay. So, you just came out here randomly. >> That's why I grabbed her keys and came out here to check on her. >> Check on who? >> Her daughter. >> How did you know the daughter was in the car? >> She told me when I when you came inside >> my daughter, but still I was worried. Exactly. And then >> after you checked on your >> I'm to I'm to understand that um it's not your biological child. Do you you guys are like you guys dating? Okay. How long you guys been together? >> Six months. >> 6 months. And >> her kid calls me. >> What's the deal? Is his father is the kid? >> He beat the her. >> So lack of better terms like you're the child's father. You're the father figure. Okay. Okay. I got you. What time did you get to the bar? They question him further, but he sticks to his story, saying he would have stayed with the child had he known she was in the vehicle. >> Listen, I got off work at at 2:00 today. I was at surfing and I came here. >> Okay. 5:30. >> The fact that she wouldn't go home. >> No, no, no. Initially, like that caused her to come here. >> I told her to go home and meet me at the house cuz she was with her. >> Where was she today that she wasn't home? >> I took her to the Orlando Science Center. >> Okay. Okay. And I said, "When you get done, we'll meet at the house." I said, "I got off early today. I work like 70 hours a week." >> I worked >> in town. I do uh vinyl installation, like car vehicle wraps and stuff like that. >> I worked in town at Canal Street today, which is very rare. I don't ever work in town. >> My boss said, >> "You're done for the day cuz I don't want you to come to Orlando." >> I just start I decided to drink. So, I started drinking at Surf. >> I wasn't drunk. I left and came here. Ever since then, I am drunk right now and I'm not planning on I was not planning on leaving here and driving. >> Fine. Um, and you think she got here about an hour and a half ago? >> Yes. >> Okay. And sounds like the conversation >> I thought she to I thought she took her home to her parents. She normally does take her to her parents house >> in Port Orange. >> So, how long was she here before she told you that? >> What's the child? >> Keys. That was when I found out. >> No, no, no. That's so that's not true because you said that you had come out and checked on the child previously. >> No, but she I asked No, I asked her if she was out here but she said that know she took her home cuz this is weird cuz sometimes she takes her home with such >> a little different because she was saying that you guys were like swapping back and forth and that's a different story, right? If you guys are like swapping back and forth and she comes out, >> she normally does do that on the child like >> No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. I'm sorry. No, no. Uh, listen. I've been with that chick for 6 months, but I'm not I'm not No, that's that's not how that's how that's going. That's I'm not I'm not playing that. >> Plan what? >> Like her saying that checking in in and out. I I never ask the ask the bartender if I ever went outside the whole time until the just now. When I came outside with the keys, I did not come outside until just now. >> The officers don't question his sincerity, but that doesn't keep him from being pulled into the mess that's already unfolding. I'm not playing that crap, dude. >> So, you're saying that she's been here for an hour and a half? >> Yes. And I re the only time I finish my question. I'm sorry. >> Okay. So, you're saying that she's been here for an hour and a half and only in the last 20 minutes. >> I'm telling you, let him finish. >> Yeah. Go ahead. He wants >> grabbed her keys and I said, "Give me your keys. I'm going to go check on That's when I saw this lady right here >> with the door open. >> This is the next step. >> Take me to jail. Come on. Let's go. Let's go. >> Another one. >> Thanks, Edgewater. Love you. >> Come on, Josh. >> Oh, hi. Oh, we're together. >> Thank you. >> 9 Delta 16. >> Am I doing in here? >> This is all your >> Robert Street number 35. Nothing seen only heard mail in and out slamming doors and breaking things. >> Whoa. This is not >> to leave. >> I told you we needed to leave. Okay. >> I'm getting childlike charged. >> Yeah, me too. >> Cuz you >> can you please stop? We're in this together. I asked >> I've been hanging out here by myself. >> I just >> You brought this on me. I wanted >> You brought this on me. >> I wanted >> I didn't do nothing wrong. Now I have child neglect charges on me. >> Josh, I'm in. >> I have child neglect charges on me. >> And I have a child. >> I told you to go home. >> I'm asking. >> I told you to go to home. >> Can you please stop? >> I told you to go home. >> Please stop. >> I told you to go home and you didn't go home. Now I hiccups. I understand. >> Why? Why am I in handcuffs? >> Why are you freaking out on me? >> I told you to go home. >> I should have, but now I don't have my own kid. >> As the two point fingers, the consequences are already setting in. And for the mother, any regret she has now won't undo what's been done. >> Josh, I I don't want to be doing this right now. I just wanted us to be at home together. I told you that. >> I told you to go home. >> You're right. I didn't because I >> I know. I know. She's going to get taken away from me. >> I told you to go home. >> I know. I know. I don't want to be like this. >> It's over. It's done. Your parents are going to hate me forever now. >> No, we didn't do nothing. I didn't do nothing wrong. I just been hanging out here, man. >> Can you just please just give me a kiss? >> I cannot. >> I need something that we're going to both >> My charges are going to get dropped. I didn't do >> But how the what? How the this happened? She was sleeping. >> It doesn't matter. You brought her here. I told you to go home. >> You're right. But I just didn't want to leave you. Then look, now look at us. Now look at now look what's happening because you decided not >> all of this stuff. You didn't listen to me. I don't care. Quiet. >> You didn't listen to me. You should have went home and everything would have been fine. >> I don't want us to be these people. >> I can't I like literally cannot even just believe this all happened. Honestly, >> I can't. I brought her to a bar. >> Yeah. And you know what? Yeah. Sat inside. >> And I also asked you to leave. How many times? >> I told you to. >> All right. >> I told you not to come here. >> You didn't tell me not to come. >> I said go home. >> You know what, Josh? >> I said go to the house. >> But I will beat you there. >> Cool. Your charges are going to dismiss in my >> Well, guess what? I still got to deal with this. And guess what? >> Honey, >> the situation ends with a child safely handed over to a relative and both adults facing charges of child neglect. Number one, it's hard to be a role model when you're the one throwing tantrums. Our last case takes us to an ice skating ring where a group of concerned bystanders report seeing a woman trying to drive off with her daughter while intoxicated, roughly handling the child in the process. Listen closely as the officers arrive and hear what the witnesses have to say. >> Who called? >> Can I talk to you guys over here real quick? >> So, what's going on exactly? >> Oh, I I pulled up the We're getting ready to play hockey. I pulled up over here. She was stumbling trying to stand up over here and I was watching her. Uh her daughter was helping her pick up all her cuz she fell. They came over here. I was trying to make sure she wasn't driving. She was yanking on her door trying to get in. Busted her kid in the face trying to get the door open >> and then put her in the car seat and that's when we all >> Yeah. >> Yeah. It definitely looks like that. Yeah, definitely. >> She just weren't going to let her take off. >> No, absolutely. Uh you said you called? No, he called. You called? >> Uh did you see all that as well? >> Yeah, we were right next to Gotcha. Can I get your Do you have your ID on you? >> Okay. Like, please don't miss me. >> I'm not doing anything to you. >> Do you have So, we're going to have the fire department come check you out. >> Okay. >> Is there someone that can come pick you and your daughter up? >> Yes. I I I am fine. Like, please don't do anything. >> Nobody's doing anything to you. >> Hey, how you doing? >> You're not getting in the vehicle, though. That's not That's not happening. That's not >> That's not happening. >> Let's not Yeah. Let's not turn this into something doesn't need to be. Okay. >> Okay. >> Okay. So, let's go back to your name. You said your first name is >> My name is Eva. >> Okay. Eva. >> Eva. >> Last name. >> Please do this. >> What's your date of birth? >> Hawaii. You said you're not doing this to me. >> We have to document this. Yes. You're not in trouble. You're not I'm not trying to >> But you are going to have to get some help because you are clearly not in a manner that you can care for yourself right now. >> Okay. I I will get my husband. >> Okay, that's great. >> The officer quickly notices something concerning. Fresh markings on the child's face, supporting what witnesses reported about the woman slamming the car door into the young child's face. >> What happened to your daughter's chin? >> What? What happened to your daughter's nose and chip? >> She keeps wiping it. >> She keeps like wiping her tongue. >> Hey, how you doing? >> Please. >> What? >> What happened to your chin? >> The car >> over here. >> What happened over there? Why don't we move to the sidewalk? >> That way we're not in the middle of the road. >> So, what's going on today? >> Nothing. >> Okay. What are you guys doing over here? Watching a game or what's going on? >> We're having like my my girl is having ice skating. >> Ice skating. >> Ice skating. She's going She's going ice skating >> right now. >> Yeah, right now. >> Okay. What's her name? >> What's like like please like >> what's uh what's your social security number? >> I I didn't do anything. Did I Did I do anything? Mom. >> Yeah, but we're not trying to do that right now. We are trying to help you instead of go that route. So, it would be best if you cooperated. >> Arrest me. Please. Please don't. >> Does it look like I'm arresting you? >> No. >> Okay, calm down. You need to calm down. >> If you were being >> I have anxiety. I I'm a mother and I have anxiety. >> Okay, I understand that. If you were being arrested, you'd already be >> I I have anxiety. >> I understand. Do you not have your driver's license with you? >> Yeah, I do. >> Where's that at? >> But I'm not let in the car. I just have anxiety. What's going on? >> We're doing an investigation. >> No, you guys are doing an investigation. I'm trying. >> What's your husband's phone number? >> Why? so that we can call him and get >> No, no, please don't. Please don't. Please, please don't call my husband. >> Who else is going to take care of the child? >> It's obvious the woman shouldn't be driving, and officers hold her back as paramedics step in, hoping to get both her and the young girl evaluated. >> I'm okay. >> I don't want to be released home. Okay. without your partners. >> Look at me. >> I am I am a paramedic. I'm okay. >> I'm a paramedic with the fire department. What I would like to do is you can come sit over on the fire truck with me and get you checked out. Make sure you're okay and I'll get you. >> I'm okay. >> Okay. But I've got to make sure that you are okay. >> Can you come here? >> I'm right here. No. Come closer. Come closer. Leave your daughter with all we'll get you checked out. Okay. I'm I'm fine. >> I'm fine. No, I'm fine. You want to come to me real quick? >> It's okay. >> I'm fine. I'm >> sit over here with you. It's okay. It's okay. You're okay. >> It's okay. Blood pressure. >> Is the yelling scaring you? >> I know. I I know. >> I'll tell you what. You want to walk over here with me? >> Mom. I I'm not going to do this. >> The issue we're going to have is that if you're unable to give me information and I can't make sure you're okay, >> we're going to have to take you somewhere to make sure you're okay. >> I'm fine. >> Okay, great. So, let's get you checked out and make sure you're okay. >> Police officers don't think I'm having stop. issues are probably >> The problem I'm having is your police officers don't think I'm fine. I'm fine. [Applause] >> No. No. No. >> Don't resist. >> You're just going to get you help. We're just trying to get >> Stop resisting. Leave me alone. Leave me alone. >> We're just trying to get you help. No, we're making sure that you're >> The sound of the young girl crying fills the scene as officers cup and search her mother who shows no signs of calming down. >> I I'm fine. >> I understand that, but we need to make sure that you're >> No, I want I'm fine. >> What's your first name? >> My name is Eva. Give me my daughter back right back. >> What's your last name, Eva? >> No. Give me my daughter back. >> You're stretcher, please. A stretcher. Seriously, a stretcher. >> What are you doing? >> Taking your keys. >> No. No. Give me my daughter back. >> No. No. This is a problem with the police officer. >> You got to make sure you're okay. >> Give me my daughter back. >> Something else in her key right now. >> Make sure that you're okay so you can take me back right now. No. No. >> That might be >> Give me my daughter back. >> Get me my daughter back now. >> All right. I'm not noy. No, no, no. >> Don't kick her. You're going to get a felony. You will get a felony if you kick my daughter back. >> You will get a felony. >> You will get a felony. You will get a felony. You will get a felony. I want my daughter back. How dare you handcuff me. You are irresponsible. I want my daughter back. I want my daughter back. I want my daughter back. No. No. No. No. You're going to do this to me. No. No. >> Restraining her does little to calm her down and instead it seems to fuel her aggression even more. >> No. How dare How How dare. Oh no. No. You know what? You guys like I didn't do anything wrong. >> So what did you guys get? >> I didn't do anything wrong. >> Subject trying to get into >> I didn't do anything wrong. >> His radio's going to be off for a second. >> You'll see. I didn't do anything wrong. I did not do it wrong. You never gave me a chance. >> Was a bit more mild until uh we started trying to care for her. >> No, no, no, no. You stalk at me. You police officer. That's the way you guys are in the USA. You guys are police officers. I want my daughter back now. Are you going to give us your father's her father's phone number now? >> Release me now. >> That's not happening. >> So, do you want your daughter to go with your dad or do you want her to go to >> JF? You shut up. >> What did I say? What did I do wrong? What did I do wrong? You never told me what I did wrong. No. What did I do wrong? What did I do wrong? I did nothing wrong. >> I did nothing wrong. >> Is it going to be a march? >> No. I'm going to sue you. >> I'm going to take your time. I'm going to sue you. >> I have another daughter. >> Can we have your >> I'm going to sue you guys. I'm going to sue you guys. one of you guys. >> No, I'm going to see you guys. >> Can we have your the father's name so we can get to him? >> No, >> we don't want her to go. >> Hey, hello. >> Hi. >> Hi. What's your name? >> Hi. Hi. What's your name? >> My name's Chelsea. >> Chelsea. >> The scene grows more chaotic as officers and paramedics work together trying to prepare the woman to be checked despite her ongoing resistance. >> No, I'm not. No, I'm not. No, I'm not. My daughter. No, I'm not. No. No. I'm screwing right now. I'm screwing right now. Please. Please. Please. No. No. No. I don't want your No. I don't want this. So I think we got her good. We had to separate her daughter who's with Ken. >> So if you guys I think we're good with her. If you guys can check on daughter and make sure daughter's okay. >> No, my daughter is not okay. >> My daughter is not okay because of you guys. >> All right. You want me to get started on that work? >> Sure. Yeah. >> You want me to talk? >> You start looking see what they need to do with the daughter if she needs to go in one of our cars and then start looking for parent information. um to see if we can find dad. If we can't find dad, we've got to call DCF. >> Not in the face. >> You're not listening to me. >> Go back here. >> You want me to go back in the couch? >> No. >> No. No. No. No. No. I must assure you you guys have no >> no you're not. >> You want to help me? You want to help me? >> Not double locked, but that's just going to make it. >> You want to help me? >> You want to help me? >> Seriously? You want to help me? You want to You want to help me? >> Are you helping me? Well, listen. >> Do you need mic on that? You already got them up there. >> We'll fix the restraint so you guys have >> Now paramedics attempt to finally load the woman into the ambulance. But even at this point, her resistance doesn't stop. >> No. >> No. >> No. >> No. My daughter. Hit me in my driver's. >> No. >> Did she hit stay in there with her? Unless you want me to stay in there. >> No, I can stay. Did she hit you at all? >> She I mean my like arm, but I think cuz I was trying to grab her when she start getting out. >> I got you. >> I I'm not. >> No. No. I hate you. >> I hate you. Give me my kids back now. >> No, I didn't do anything. >> All right. I got to put something in your >> No. No. No. No. No. You're not. No, you're not. >> No, you're not. >> We can try. >> We can get one in that hand. >> No. I said no. woman. I said no. >> What's your name? >> I said no. >> I said no. >> You're not paying any anything. >> No. >> No. No. >> No. What are you doing? >> No. No. >> Hold her shoulder. >> No. I said no. >> I said no. I said no. I'm sorry. No, I swear you swing you. I swing you. I said no. I said no. >> Yeah. >> You're like Yeah. Yeah. You are. I'm going to sue you. I'm going to sue you. >> I'm I'm I'm done. >> You want to tell us? >> I'm going to sue you. Despite the chaos, the woman is eventually cleared by medical personnel at the hospital and taken in to be formally booked. >> Please help me. >> What did I do wrong? >> I didn't do anything wrong. >> Can you tell me a phone number for >> What did I do wrong? >> This is a marchman act. >> No. No. I'm asking you, but what did I do wrong? >> You're being marchman acting. >> You can't take care of yourself right now. You can't take care of your daughter. >> I got it. All right. There's the keys. You're the registered owner of the vehicle, right? >> That's correct, sir. >> Yeah. >> All right. Um, so today, uh, she was found trying to get into the car, opening the car really suddenly on your daughter's face. >> Wo. >> Um, that was when people decided that they needed to, you know, see what was going on. She was severely stumbling. Had a really bad uh slur in her speech. So, she was uh and had urinated on herself. >> Yeah, she's been a before. I mean, she was AA and she had a drinking problem in the past. Okay. >> I was not aware if that was >> cuz you know, alcohol is really easy to hide. >> Yeah. And the car smells like alcohol. Uh I couldn't find any other substances in there. We were just trying to look to try to make sure if there was anything else we could make sure that they know so they can get her the help that she needs. >> Okay. >> Um whenever we tried to confront her, she started to freak out. Um she started gripping your uh daughter really tightly. So, we got afraid for um the way that she was acting that she was going to hurt herself or her daughter. So, we had to place her in custody, put her under a marchman act. >> So, under what act? >> A marchman act. It's involuntary hospitalization for substance abuse >> for 72 hours or 48 hours. >> Uh it's until the hospital releases them. >> Wow. Okay. >> Um so, normally that's they just let him sober up. Um >> they're supposed to also try to uh do some follow-ups, so give her some sort of appointment for uh uh some sort of doctor's appointment in the future, >> right? Um, but sometimes that doesn't happen. So, don't let them lack on that cuz that's really important part of the process. Um, we're trying not to do anything criminal, although there was a lot of things that happened when she escalated like that that that were pretty bad. Um, she did strike a uh ambulance worker. >> Wow. >> After explaining the situation to the child's father, officers walk him through the next steps and what to expect moving forward. She >> severely freaked out um especially after we started putting her in custody. So, Um, but that's pretty much it. She's at Largo Medical Center. >> Medical Center. >> Yep. >> You know where that is? >> No, I just we moved here eight months ago. What? >> Um, so do you know where East Bay is? >> East Bay and West Bay. >> Yes. >> Okay. So, if you go down if you go to East Bay, take it over to West Bay and just keep going down. >> Oh, that's perfect. I forget phones exist. >> Uh, there there's a couple campuses, so make sure you get the right one. >> It's the main campus on 14th Street. >> So, yeah, that's it. I'll take a picture of this >> and then >> it should show you the address on the on the bottom too if you take that up. >> Nice. >> Oh, did you? >> Yep. That's the one. 20114. >> Do you guys have a police report number reference? >> You have fun? >> Yeah, I've got one in the car. >> There's a good chance his marriage is off. This is not the first time this has happened. >> Thank you. >> Oh, while they were ice skating, >> were you guys finding alcohol in the car? I barely started looking. I was trying to control the whole scene and then you were here. So, um you're welcome to look. It's your car. >> Um if you find anything that seems >> cuz I notic you guys were like the car was open when I first >> Yes. I was trying to look like they said the car smelled like alcohol. I was trying to see if there was any other substances cuz normally when you act like that, it's not just alcohol. >> Where else could it be? >> I I do not know. That's why we were looking just to make sure it was, you know, >> trying for her safety. Does she uh she prescribed anything? >> Fine. Can I get my report? >> She was she was recently >> like you kind of know. >> She was like vitamin D, but then yesterday she went to pick up some like some other prescription. >> She didn't tell me what it was. >> Do you know the name or no? >> No, she never told me the name. >> Okay. In pill form, injectable form. >> She never even showed it to me. Okay. >> She just got picked it up yesterday supposedly. >> That's my name, my badge number. And this is the report number for the report that I'm writing. >> And then I got another question for you guys. Ultimately, the woman was charged with one count of child neglect not resulting in bodily harm and resisting arrest. What's your verdict? Let me know in the comments and I'll see you in the next video. As always, stay safe out there, folks.