It's okay if I just sit here with you. We don't even have to say anything if you don't want to. >> It's no coincidence that more [music] children are facing challenges with their well-being. Every day they deal with parents who may not [music] fully recognize their needs. >> Step out the house. >> Go. >> Step out. Step out. Come on. Step out. >> Hey. >> But I'm a single parent of five. It's only so much I can do. >> Do you know what road you're on? >> On the highway. She told me to get out. Get out of the car. >> On the highway, she told me to get out the car. All of this paints a concerning picture where children's well-being is often safeguarded only through timely support from authorities. [music] >> A call from an 11year-old boy highlights the fine line between teaching a child and actions that can leave lasting. >> 911. What's the address of your emergency? >> Oh, where we at? >> You're at racetrack on Sand Hill. >> What's the phone number you're calling from in case we get disconnected? Cuz my mom, she dropped me off here because I had my feet on her charger. >> Okay. Your mother dropped you off there. >> Mhm. She left. >> So, how exactly can I help you? >> Can I get a police down here? >> Okay. And how old are you? >> I'm 11. >> Just give me one second here. Are you there with the workers right now? >> Mhm. >> All right. If you just want to wait there with the workers, we're going to have the deputies on the way over there to meet with you. Okay. >> Mhm. On October 14th, 2024, Port Charlotte police in Florida received a call from an 11-year-old boy after his mother left him alone at a gas station. The boy was scared, unsure if his mother would return, and unfamiliar with the area. Police quickly arrived, contacted the mother, spoke with witnesses, and ensured the boy's safety. >> ADHD and OD. >> Okay. >> He's mad because he had to get picked up from his aunt's house and go home. We live in Bradon and we're coming from Fort Myers. He's the whole time he's been kicking and acting a fool in the back seat. So, I pull over and he jumps out. So, I seen a lady talk to him and take him in the store, but I just sat here to watch and see what was going to happen. I need help with this child. And I keep telling people this, but I'm a single parent of five. >> Mhm. >> It's only so much I can do. His dad is locked up and he does not want to listen to me. >> Okay. >> So, I don't know what else to do but teach him a lesson. >> And did you ever leave at any point? >> No, I was right over here in the other parking lot watching. Were you all getting gas or you went in to get something or no? >> Pulled over to see what was his issue. >> Oh, why? He was kicking and screaming. Okay. And then he just jumped out and took off. He >> just jumped off >> and he he came here. >> We were over here. So wouldn't nobody like be in our business and I was trying to calm down and talk to him and he just jumped out and he started walking this way. So I tried to follow him >> and then he I just went over there and let him calm down. >> She says she >> chilling. >> She says she does this whenever she gets mad at him. There's five kids total and uh he's the one that she dropped off today. She's done it before just at convenience stores or Walmart. Drops them off just for a little while and then comes back and gets them. She said she's got a feeling she's not coming back tonight cuz she was really mad. >> So you already talked to mom and or you only talked to >> I didn't know mom was here. >> So you said she done this before. >> How many times? >> Three or four times. >> Three or four times. When was the last time? >> Last week. >> It was last week she did this. Okay. Was anyone else? Were your siblings with you or was it just you? >> Me. >> Was just you? >> Why do you think she does this? You don't know. Is she mad at you? >> Why is she mad at you? >> Because I stepped on her charger. >> You stepped on her charger >> and she threw you here. >> Okay. Did she say anything to you like when she pulled in the parking lot? Did she say anything when you got out of the car? No. >> And did she know where you were going? >> Where did you go? >> First when she dropped me off, I had went over that not showing inside and I was going to the bathroom. Then I went back outside. Then I won't be I truck driver I was and I went he said I went in and called the police and I went in and called >> You went in here to use the bathroom and did she already leave >> and then you went back outside and she was gone? Do you know where she went? >> Did she say she was coming back? >> Okay. >> What happened in the car that made her pull over here? >> I stepped on charger. >> Stepped on her phone charger. >> Phone charger. You stepped on a car charger charger. >> Phone charger. >> In the car though. Okay. Where were you when that happened? >> I was inside the car, >> right? But like driving down the road or something. >> You're on the highway. >> And were you kicking and screaming at all? I mean, it's okay. It's not You're not going to get in trouble if you were kicking and screaming. You You're allowed to do that. You weren't. >> Okay. You weren't throwing a tantrum or anything? >> How did you end up stepping on it while you were driving down the road? >> It's okay. >> I looked at the window. I actually got stepped on it. She put her head on my feet and I didn't know who feet was. I was laying on my feet. >> Okay. So was sitting here in the driver's seat. Were you sitting back here and the charger was down by your feet and did it unplug the phone? No. She just didn't like that your foot was on it. And so she got off the highway and came and parked here. Did she need anything? Did she say she needed gas or a snack? Nothing. She didn't say get out of the car or anything. You just got out on your own. >> On the highway, she told me to get out get the car. >> On the highway, she told you to get out the car. >> But then when she got over here and parked on the road, what happened? Say anything? No, >> she didn't say anything. She just parked there. >> And you got out to come use the bathroom. Did she know that? >> Yeah. >> She didn't know you were getting out. >> She been there. >> Cuz she told you to get out. >> Okay. >> She told you to get out while you were on the highway. >> She told me you have to get out my f word car. >> Okay. And then you just got out. According to the mother, the challenges of being a single parent, financial difficulties, health [music] concerns, and her child's behavior made everything feel overwhelming. >> Would you mind providing a swarm recorded statement about what happened here today? >> I have two kids in the car that witness everything. >> Okay. How old are they? >> Um, his twin is 11, same age as him, and a 9-year-old in >> Okay. Ma'am, are you under the influence of any or alcohol? >> No. >> All right. Do you understand the meaning of perjury? >> Yes. >> And what does perjury mean to you? >> It's lying under oath. >> Yep. Lying under oath. Lying, omitting, leaving stuff out on purpose. That's a crime in the state of Florida. Do you understand that? I priority taking the sworn statement. I'm going to place you on earth. Can you raise your right hand? Do you swear or affirm the statement you're about to give? Be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. >> Yes. >> All right. Can you tell me what happened tonight between you? >> Okay. So, we don't have power in Bradon. So, we went to Fort Myers so we could have water, lights, and have hot food. So, I took them to their aunt's house, and I went to my sister's house. And when I picked him up this morning, >> he didn't want to leave. Went and seen his um his dad, grandma, and then he started showing out over there. He sat on the curb said that he didn't want to get in the car so I made him a car. >> Okay. >> The whole time he just had an attitude. I've been doing Ubering whoever we can get something to eat >> because my funds are low. >> And um when I took in got on 75, we used the bathroom. Everybody got cups of ice. He got mad at the fact that I didn't let him get a cup of ice cuz he wets the bed. Now mind you, they've been drinking water all day cuz I took it to the park. So they need to hydrate theirel. So when we get over there, he didn't want to take and um he got mad. He stood behind the little post with an attitude and didn't want to take and get in the car. So, I made him have to get in the car again. And >> is he on medication? >> Yes, he didn't take it today. >> Okay. >> Because he wasn't with me that morning and I don't let him take it after 12:00 because otherwise he'd be up all day. >> Okay. >> We get in the car. We're on our way to Bradton and he's taking and just showing out in the back seat moving and kicking stuff as he usually does when he get mad. He tries to break and destroy my belonging. So, I pulled over to try to get him to calm down and see what was going on. Where did you pull over at? >> I pulled over over here on the side >> side of the racetrack. >> Yeah. Talk to him. Talk to him. He just jumps out like he didn't have to hear whatever I had to say. >> Like I was just totally in the room telling him he didn't need anything to drink. It's already after hours and I didn't want him to pee. I let him pull off. He walked this way and I went around that way and came up and sat over there and then I moved over here. When this car pulled up, I was sitting at the gas pump. I wasn't that far. I seen everything. >> So I don't understand why he doesn't want to go home or why he has attitude. I don't understand that. He just has to vibe by the rule. >> Did you ever tell him to get out of the car? >> No. >> Okay. Does he know why you were mad at him? >> I wasn't mad. I just talked to him. >> Okay. Why would he think that you're mad at him? >> He always thinks that, but he don't understand when he has an attitude and he has to calm down. >> Yeah. >> I have other kids that don't need to be around that because he gets mad and try to take his anger out on everybody and that's not cool. >> I'm not accusing you of anything, but why'd you leave him here? >> Just to let him cool off. >> To let him cool off. And how long were you planning on letting him cool off for? >> Uh, it was not even 10 15 minutes before I doubled back. Where did you see him go to, walk to, all that stuff? >> I seen the lady talking to him once he walked back down this way and stood over there at the corner of where he got out the car at. >> Yeah, >> I seen the lady talking to him and she took him inside. So, I already know what was going to happen next. >> Okay. Why didn't you try to go inside and get them? >> I don't know. I'm tired. You see, my feet are >> Yep. >> All I've done is tried to provide for these children. That's >> stressful. You got five five kids. >> It is. And I don't have any help. That's what me moving to Bradon and I haven't been up there a whole month yet. Moving to Bradon thinking I could, you know, find something better to help them and myself, but it's only been drama and problems since day one. I'm just sick of it. >> Have you reached out for help for him? >> Um, if you look under Lee County, because that's where we're from, he has a long history of running away and just doing whatever he wants to do. And I call the police every time. >> Okay. And they normally they bring him home. >> They bring him right home or they baker him. >> Has DCF come to talk to you guys and what they >> put him in therapy. the Camlock program, nothing works. And right now, he's in therapy in school. >> Yeah. >> Try to get him to open up to try to figure out what's wrong with what's causing the outbreaks and stuff like that, >> but nothing is helping. >> Uh he said he he thought you were mad at him because he stepped on a phone charger or something. >> No, he was back there kicking my seat and I've asked him not to do that. >> Yeah. >> But I'm driving and that's what he's doing back there just out. >> Okay. >> And his brother was back there. He's seen all of it. >> Okay. The other 11-year-old. >> Yeah, that's his twin. >> Okay. With varying accounts, authorities needed to speak with the other children who were in the back and [music] observe the situation to gather more accurate information. >> Y'all tell me what happened in the car with your brother and your mom. It's okay. You You want to go? You want to walk somewhere else? Okay. What happened? Your brother's not in trouble. >> Oh, yeah. Um, so when when my when my sister had came to come uh she came upstairs came in the room and got me and I was and I was actually trying to stay. My brother just got up and left, right? So, so my cousin boyfriend is telling telling him to grab his shoes cuz he don't want to forget. The boyfriend comes downstairs like give give me the shoes. So, and so then I put him right back I put him right back in the trunk and then uh my brother he's he's just sitting like the third the second story. >> Is he is he behaving? No, >> he don't behave. >> All right. So, what happens when you guys get in the car and start driving down here? >> He he starts acting up. He starts mumbling up on this rough talking about my mother. He he he he don't he don't like listening to her. >> Yeah. >> Basically. And then >> he mostly like uh Trey. >> Yeah. He he likes my auntie. Okay. >> And then when we go to the gas station our Okay. So we we we going inside the store. We went to go use the bathroom. But the girl's bathroom was cuz she cuz she couldn't use it cuz the oysters was cleaning up. Right. Okay. And then we we go we go to the ice area. My brother my brother can't get in there cuz he's peeing in the bed. >> Yeah. That all happened here. >> Yeah. No. >> Where was that? Fort Myers. Four miles. Okay. >> Yeah. And then then we was driving down here. I I was asleep. I I don't know what happened, but at >> No way. He got mad because he could have hit a couple. >> Oh, yeah. He he did get mad. And then And then while we driving our way, I I'll wake up talking. >> I I'm asking him what what happened. He won't tell me. Tell him while he What happened? >> I forgot. >> Y'all came You got off the highway and Did you know you were coming here? >> No. >> No, you didn't know. >> Yeah, he was sleeping. >> Yeah, I was sleeping. >> Oh, you were sleeping. Okay. house. >> So, what happened when you got here? >> My mother was trying to talk to him and he he he just opened the door. He was he unlocked the door and then got out and then that that's when my mother had dropped the Popeyes and sat there for a little bit and then and then that that's when that happened. >> Did y'all know where he was? >> No. >> Did Were you able to see him at all? >> Uh-uh. >> Yeah. Did you know that he was still even in here? >> Mm-m. >> Okay. How long was he in here? How long did you not see him? >> About like 20 minutes. >> Like 20 minutes. >> Yeah. One wait two hours. >> Two hours. Okay. >> Yeah. Cuz cuz when my mother pulled up, >> we we didn't see him cuz cuz >> our mother had pulled up and then then she was looking for him. We couldn't have found him. So my mother backed up and then that's when y >> Okay. So you weren't sure where he was? >> Does he do this? Does he do this a lot? >> Yes. >> Does your mom a bad boy? >> Does your mom normally go look for him? She does. >> Okay. Has mom done this to you? >> No. >> Y'all have y'all never done this? >> No. Cuz Cuz we don't be bad like that. I I I I get I get a good So y'all never jump out the car and leave. So he does though. Okay. So he's done this before, right? Does she go look for him? >> Yeah. >> Do you Did mom go looking for him this time? >> Yes. >> You think? Was she worried? Where what was she saying? >> She she was she she was saying where where where he at? And then and then that that's when she pulled around around his back door and looking and we started looking for him. My mother my mother said where where y'all see y'all see y'all see y'all brother? We and we said no because cuz we we couldn't see him in the back and then and then we pulled around to the front and we didn't see him. >> Were you worried about him? >> No, not really. >> A little bit cuz we didn't know where he was. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> Although the siblings accounts generally supported their mother. Security camera footage offered another perspective. >> Yeah. This is her at 10 9:10. She pulls in the parking lot. >> So it's facing 7-Eleven. >> Yeah. Let's go. >> He gets out. She don't even park all the way. >> No. So right here she pulls in. She barely backs up into the parking spot, >> stops, lets him out, >> takes off, >> and then leaves. >> Takes a right. Now, can we see the other side of the building? >> So, what time was that? That was at 10:50 something. So, this is the back road. So, if we look >> Yeah, she comes anywhere in that vicinity. >> We might be able to see her. >> Oh, absolutely. >> At least if we see a car, it could be her. >> Yes, it's something. >> Yeah. So, we'll wait. >> And it don't take that long then. >> No. I mean, she could have drove all the way around Sandill, but no, she she definitely didn't come this way. >> She had no eyes on it. We can skip a little bit if you want to. >> She says she sat there for a minute and then realized she couldn't see him and then moved. >> So this is at 9:30 and she comes from that way. So she couldn't have >> seen him. >> She couldn't have sat on the side of sandill right here for >> No. Unless she pulled on the other side where she had no eyes on him. >> When she dropped you off out here, did you see where she went to? >> No. So when you were walking down the sidewalk and then walked her on that fuel truck that was in the parking lot. >> Okay. Is her anywhere over there? >> No. Well, you see her pool from like >> Yeah. Right there out of Popeye's at 9:30 and then she parks >> around the building at 9:30. >> She parks and backs up immediately and leaves. >> So, she's not watching him. She has no eyes on her. >> No, she's not even worried. >> She doesn't care. Did she ever park at a pump? She said she parked at a pump. >> Yeah. So, she comes in and I don't know if we had her parked at the pump. >> Did she ever come in here and ask about him? >> No. >> So, she comes in right about here >> at 9:30. >> 9:30. when she came back from whatever she was doing just sitting and there's Ray and >> that's when she that's when she realizes that he brought it home >> doesn't get out of the car you >> didn't call anybody >> say no no one called the store she never came inside >> you she didn't do anything she can't even see him >> no so you were on the side for a while before she even moved over to park on the other side of the building >> she can't see if he's even in here >> he's sitting here she can't see >> so she has no idea if he's even in here >> so 9:35 so she sits there for 5 minutes and And then she moves back over to 9:35. >> She moves over my my >> And then we show up and she gets out. >> She sits there the whole time until we get in. >> Yeah. And then she comes here at 9:35 when the rest of you showed up. >> After reviewing all statements and evidence, police made a [music] final decision. They took the mother into custody and coordinated with relatives to pick up the children. >> We get uh family members. >> Yeah, they're on their way >> here. >> Yeah. >> How long? >> Four miles. >> Four miles. I bring them to D3 instead of sitting here. No, I will bring them to D3. >> They're going to take the car, too. >> Oh, they're going to take the car, too. >> Okay. All right. Um, >> good to go. >> Okay. I know it's a tight squeeze. I'm sorry. If you want to just hang your feet out, you can. If that's more comfortable for you for now, but if you need me, I'll I'll roll down the window, okay? So, you can hear me. >> So, I was at work normal night. I was standing at the register. A little boy came up and he stood two registers down. So, I asked him if there was anything I can help him with. He asked me if I had the phone, if I had a phone he could use. So I let him use the store phone. I asked if he needed to make a call and he said yeah. So I just handed him the store phone. He made a call. He was on the phone in front of my register. So amongst hearing his conversation, I realized what was going on. >> Who was he talking to? >> Talking to the sheriff's office. He called 911, but I thought maybe he was on the phone with a family member. I mean, he was talking about dropped him off and that he needed to be picked up. So I thought maybe he called like a family member like someone was supposed to be meeting him here or something. And then he was like she got mad at me. I put my phone on the charger and I left. So I asked him, I said, "Sir, did are you here?" And he goes, "Yeah." She got mad at me, left. I said, "Are you on the phone with the sheriff's department?" And he goes, "Yeah." I said, "Okay, no problem. That's fine." That's what I was making sure he called them cuz if not, I needed to. So then he finished his phone call and he got off the phone. I asked what you guys said. He told me that they said they would be here soon. So I just grabbed him some snacks and a drink. I put him behind the counter until you guys showed up, but he just dropped him off and left. And it wasn't the first time. And that she does it often when she gets mad. >> Okay. And um I guess we watch all the time frames together. Yeah. So, he probably I texted my manager that someone had left their child here and the sheriff's were on the way at 9:22. So, he probably came in the store about 9:20. >> Did he seem scared? >> He said he was nervous that he was a little scared and nervous. >> Okay. Does he know where he is or >> He knew like he knew he was not necessarily I don't know about Port Charlotte. He knew he wasn't from the area. >> Okay. Yeah. >> He didn't know where like he didn't know his surroundings. >> No. No. He had to ask me like where we were at, what town, the address. >> Okay. And did he have any idea where was >> No, he had no idea. He said that she just him that she he did not think she was coming back. >> The mother faced child [music] charges. Under Florida law, the penalty can be up to 5 years probation or prison along with a $5,000 [music] fine. This story serves as a reminder that parents must balance teaching important lessons with ensuring their children's safety as hasty or uncontrolled decisions can have [music] lasting effects on the child's well-being. This child sought help from a neighbor trying to step away from his mother, a social media figure known for her model parent image. >> Hi. I was just wondering if you could do two favors. >> Well, what are they? >> Taking me to the nearest police station. Well, actually, this one's flying. On August 30th, 2023, the Washington County Sheriff's Office received an emergency call from a neighbor reporting that a 12-year-old boy had arrived at their home. Very anxious and asking for assistance. Authorities immediately responded to ensure his safety. >> What's going on, sir? Have a seat, sir. >> It's personal business. >> Have a seat. >> What's your name? What kind of >> I just had a 12year-old boy show up here at my front door asking for help and he's uh said he just came from a neighbor's house. He's emaciated. He's got tape around his leg. He's hungry and he's thirsty. >> Need someone immediately. >> But he has duct tape around his sores around him. >> There's sores around him. I think they a good chance he's been >> And he also had >> Oh, and he has around his ankle. His wrist as well. Okay, this boy has been >> needs immediate attention. >> Oh, he was such a good kid. >> This kid is obviously I think he should. So, he he escaped. >> We need the police here now. >> I come in my buddy. I I'm a police officer. >> Are you going for the union here? >> Hey, you okay? Is this just you in here? I'm Sergeant Tobler. What's your name? >> I just have one. >> Where's your sister at? >> Contact one. >> You okay? >> Huh? >> You doing okay? You don't want to talk to me? Yeah, that's okay. Can you come with me, though? We got Jodie out here. You know Jodie? She's outside with us. You take your time, bud. I'm in no hurry. >> I'm a police officer. Did you know that? >> I don't mean to hurt you at all. >> You doing okay? Are you scared? >> Yeah. >> You're okay. [clears throat] >> Do you need help? At [snorts] first, the child appeared withdrawn and overwhelmed. >> It's okay if I just sit here with you. We don't have to say anything >> if you don't want to. >> Okay. >> You don't want to talk? Okay. There's nothing at all you want to talk about at all. It's okay to talk to me. >> Are you scared? >> So, can we carry you from there? >> Yes. My comments. Thank you, comments. We helped your brother and we got him some help, too. And that's what we want to do for you. That's what we want to get you some help, too. We are safe. We will not hurt you, and we won't do anything to hurt you. >> This incident became one of the most notable child protection cases of 2023. During the investigation, police found that the mother, Ruby Franc, a YouTuber behind the Channel 8 Passengers, was once admired as a strict but devoted parent. behind the carefully edited videos. However, her parenting methods were problematic. Ruby and her associate Jodi Hildebrandt, founder of Connections Classroom, applied moral guidance in ways that involved excessive demands and rigid rules. Authorities collected documents showing that both implemented a structured behavior correction approach that placed significant pressure on the children. On August 30th, 2023, Ruby Frank and Jod Hildebrandt were taken into custody in Utah. Go back to the left. Ring ring ring. FREAKING POLICE OFFICERS OPEN UP. GOT movement right here. >> Right there. >> Contact. Got movement. Open the door. >> Jody, I need you to step out. >> I have a turn. >> That's great. Step out of the house. >> I'm not going to step out. >> Step out of the house. Step out of the house. >> Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. >> Wait a minute. How do you come to my house? They run into my house. >> So, have a seat right there. >> Do you have a search mark? >> Have a seat right there. You have a search warrant. >> Have a seat right there. >> I'll explain everything after. Have a seat right there. >> Do you have a search warrant, sir? >> Intro 12x1, can you hold the air? We're searching the house. >> I can tell you what's in the house. >> Okay, just have a seat right there for me. >> Do you have a search warrant? >> We'll explain it after this. >> You can't just come into my house without a search warrant. >> We'll explain everything after this, ma'am. >> Okay. That's one of the reasons why we're here. So, we'll explain after everything's done. After we clear the house and make sure everything's fine and >> But why are you coming into my house without a certain >> We'll explain it after this. >> But that doesn't make sense. You come into my house and do what you want and then you tell me you don't have a warrant. >> I will explain why we did. >> But don't you have to have a warrant? >> Not at this moment. We don't. We're here on exitent circumstances and I will explain it after this. After my sergeant and the officer remaining. I need you to switch out your voice. >> Why are you so good? How are you? >> All right. Well, it feels good in here. So, hey Ruby at this time said that you're already detained. I'm going to be taking you back to the police department. Okay. So, I'm going to have you pop up. See if I can. >> You want to put on one of our vehicles? >> Yeah. You want to? Okay. Just place your hands behind your back for me. Perfect. And then right now, I can put a finger in each of these. Okay. And I'm just going to double up those so they don't tighten up on you on the way out there. >> Where's your car? >> It's out there. >> Yeah, by the [snorts] >> um you don't have anything on you that I should know about. Correct. Anything that we're going to find before you put you in a police vehicle, we need to search your person to make sure you don't have anything on you. Is there anything you have on you? Okay, I'm going to search you before we put you in his car. That's just protocol. So, I'm just going to have you step right over here and then just widen your legs. Widen your stance. Yep. Perfect. Are you wearing a bra? I'm just going to go like this through and make sure you don't have anything. You said you're not wearing a bra. Okay. Is that just like a tank top under here? Okay. I'm just going to lift up your hair. Okay. All right. You're just going to walk with Officer Hines. No respect. >> And then Hey, >> you want me this way or that way? >> And then if you want to go down the downstairs into the interview room downstairs. >> Sounds good. >> You going down or I'm going down. >> I appreciate it. I was going to ask you to come turn my car off, but I'm leaving now. So, we're good. It's still on. Thank you. >> Okay. I have uh Hold on. quote. >> You want to ask? Uh, >> I got >> just so we can tell them who we're taking down there, Ruby. Okay, go this way. might be sorry. >> Yeah, Captain Jessica, you take her. Uh, >> he told me she told me transfer down then she'll be in your car then. >> Appreciate it. Ruby, what's your last name? Just so I could tell them what I'm transferring. Okay. Control Traxx 13. I'll be transferring Ruby to number 12. I'll give you my beginning here in a minute. The mother was brought to the station to complete legal procedures. I was upstairs, so I don't know what you guys found. >> I'll come up here. I'll come back and grab it after they get back here. You guys got it? That's it. That's it. Yeah, that's it. Sorry. Brown ham. I thought it was pink. >> Thanks, sir. Bye. Okay, come on out, please. Go that way. Close that door. >> What's that? >> Downstairs in the interview room. So, I could have gone that way, but she opened the door. We'll take these stairs right here. Go right. Go left down this whole next door on the right. Right here. Right here. And we'll go ahead and I can remove those right here. Go to remove them this way. Yeah. Okay. >> Okay. You go ahead and have a seat. Mhm. Light on. Show you here short. Okay. At the 2024 trial, Franc and Hildebrandt pleaded guilty to severe child abuse, facing up to 30 years in prison with no bail. Hildebrandt voluntarily suspended her counseling license while awaiting further proceedings. After the case came to light, YouTube suspended Fran's account along with two associated channels. From the initial intervention to the children leaving the highly controlled environment, the case captured public attention. It serves as a cautionary example about educational methods that appear positive but can carry hidden risks. Under the blazing New Mexico sun, 116 mph was more than a number. It was a moment weighing responsibility against personal choice. >> Nobody said I was under arrest. >> You're under arrest right now. So stop and come to >> On April 19th, 2024, highway patrol spotted a white Dodge traveling at high speed. Officers immediately activated their sirens and instructed the driver to pull over. Upon approaching, they saw two young sons inside while the mother remained hesitant to cooperate. Can you roll down the window? >> Go ahead and step out of the vehicle for me. >> Why? >> Cuz the reason for uh the reason for the stop is you're traveling 116. >> I was I had the cruise control. >> Go ahead and step out of the vehicle. >> I'm not going to step out of the vehicle. Ma'am at 75. >> Where's your license registration? I'm not asking you step out of the vehicle. >> I have turned the car off. >> I have the right to not step out of the vehicle. >> Ma'am, I'm giving you a lawful order. Step out of the vehicle. >> Step out of the vehicle. >> I'm not going to I've already asked you once. Step out of the vehicle. >> You have the right to not step out of the vehicle. >> 114 5. >> I wasn't kidding. 114 >> females are refusing to step out of the vehicle. >> 114 unit 1049 just the 150. Where's your license, registration, proof insurance? >> I already asked you step out of the vehicle. >> Okay. You're going to be pulled out of the vehicle. >> Where's your license at? >> You don't have your license? Okay. You'll be excited for that, too. All right. What's your What's your Do you have your license number? What's your name and date of birth? >> What's your first name? >> What? >> There's a bunch of names here. I'm asking. I'm not. Ma'am, >> I'm answering. It's >> better. Yes. >> And what's your last name? >> What's your last name? >> I'm not. >> No, I'm asking you. >> I have the right to >> ma'am. I already gave you I already gave you a lawful order to step out of the vehicle and you're not >> I have the right to get up from the I wasn't speed and you don't have you got behind >> and I and I told you and I >> you got behind me and you didn't pull me over. Why didn't you pull me over? Cuz I was I had the cruise control. I was driving 75. You think I'll have my son and you're driving 120. I was going 75. >> I didn't say you're driving 120. I said you're driving 160. >> I was driving. >> I already gave you a law order to step out of the vehicle. >> And I gave you a law orders to turn the vehicle off. >> I'll turn off the car, but I have the right to not get out from the vehicle. Put your keys on your dash. Put the keys on the dash. >> Turn off the vehicle. >> No, I said put Go and turn off the vehicle and put the >> You said turn off the vehicle. The vehicle is >> Put the All right. No, I'm giving you a law order to put the keys on the dash. >> I have the right to not get off >> now. Step out of the vehicle. >> No, I'm not. >> I have the right traffic. >> 441's being cooperative. I'll be right back. >> So, I got her at 116 and then she have her ID on her. I told her to step out of the vehicle. >> Yeah. >> And she refused. >> Do you still find might not know who she is or no? >> Uh just off of registration, but it has a bunch of names. I was trying to get her name, but yeah, she's like, "Oh, sorry about that." Yeah. And I told her I was like, "What the vehicle?" She's like, "I'm not stepping." >> Okay. Despite repeated requests, the mother initially refused to step out, citing her right to remain in the vehicle. The interaction quickly shifted from cooperation to a discussion about rights and responsibilities. >> Ask her if she's going in the vehicle. Ma'am, you're the registered owner of the vehicle. >> Yes. >> All right. Hey, let me tell you how this works, okay? When you're ordered out of a vehicle, you need to step out. All right. Or that's obstructing >> took it out and not get off. >> You have to get out. There's a federal statute that says you have to get out. Okay. So, >> I have friends that are officers and >> that that that's fine that you have friends that are officers. You need to you need to educate your friends then. Okay. Okay. Officer that she told me that I was wearing 100 and something% of the I was the one that >> Okay. >> One of the reason that I got pulled over. >> Listen, >> can I know the reason that when I got pulled over? >> That you got pulled over? >> Yes. >> Yeah. For speeding. >> Pull me over when you behind because you were driving for 3 minutes and you didn't turn on the light when you were driving. >> Ma'am, was this your son? >> Yes. >> Okay. Let's not create a scene in front of your son. Okay. >> So, tell me what is the reason that I >> Okay, we're not going to we're not going to involve your son in this. Okay. >> He didn't turn off on the >> Okay. So, where's it? >> You need You need to identify yourself. Okay. So, where's where's your driver's license? >> I already told you that I don't have register. >> Are you the registered owner of the vehicle? Okay. And you gave him your date of birth and everything. >> He hasn't asked me about that. >> Hey, I asked you what your birthday was. >> No, you asked me for my name. >> All right. Well, what is it? I asked for a social and stuff. You >> asked me for a social. So, what is it? >> He hasn't asked me for a social. He hasn't asked me for my >> What is it? And you refused to step out of the vehicle as well. >> That's the only No, I said I have the right to not get out from the vehicle. >> What's your What's your social? What's your social? >> Are you going to give me your social? >> Tell me. Can you tell me the reason I got pulled over? >> Are you going to give me your social now? Are you ready? >> Why? Cuz he said >> no. >> Yes. >> Because we've been asking, man, you have >> I've already asked you to step on the table, too. >> You can record the Tell me where I was going after 100. And I don't know how much you were saying. I march at 116. >> Are you the restaurant owner of the vehicle? >> Yes, I already answered that question. >> Answer your date of birth then. Did you give me your date of birth? >> Can you answer the reason why he didn't pull me over the 3 minutes why he wasn't being >> I'm not going to answer that. If you guys go to court, you can talk about that in front of the judge. Okay. So, what we're going to figure out right now is who you are, right? So, the rest are going to the vehicle. So, we need a date of birth just to confirm that. Okay. Okay. That's fine. Go ahead and go run, please. So, I'm going to tell you right now, you're you're you're lucky you have your child in your car, or else you'll be going to jail right now. But you are going to get a criminal summon. Um, which is basically the same thing as an arrest, right? But summoning you into court for obstruction, okay? Cuz you didn't give you listen to his commands. You're also going to receive a summon for that. Okay? Which is a misdemeanor. It's a full misdemeanor. Okay? So, you have to you have to talk in court to the judge about that as well. You excited to go to zoo, buddy? Yeah. What's your favorite animal trying to see there? Polar bear. Yeah, there is one there, huh? Yeah, my kids went the other day, but they said it was hiding behind like some big rock. Should be fun. Hold on. >> Records indicated her driver's license had been previously suspended, complicating the situation. >> Is revoked >> for a DWI? Yeah, that's what dispatch said earlier. That's why >> Oh, shoot. >> That's why it was >> a whole other game. >> Yeah. Where's her driver's license at? There she is. Arrest wrestling with New Mexico does not have interlock conditions installed in the vehicle and driver's not 122G. This is different. >> The state said you can't drive. Your driving license has your privilege has been revoked from the state. So you cannot drive due to a previous DWI. >> So when did you when Yes. When what whenever your DWI was, you still should not be driving as of today. Everything is changing. Call a ride for him. >> So everything is changing. How? >> Call a ride for him. Okay. >> So you guys can say something and then take it back. >> Listen to me. We don't want to make this difficult in front of your son. >> Don't make it difficult. He said that >> you are not driving away from here. That's the end of the story. >> Call your supervisor then. >> Okay. We'll get on the phone supervisor. That's fine. >> Call him then. >> Go. Go ahead and call him. let him know what we got and that she's What? What's your complaint, man? This is my supervisor. >> Yeah. >> So, you can go and talk to him. >> Hello. >> I have my son with me and he got like really aggressive saying that I had to get out from the vehicle that I wasn't following his orders and right now he said that he was going to give me their citations and then out of nowhere he's saying that I'm going to go to jail. >> You're getting citations for for probably the suspended rule of license, but the 122G attachment means that officers are to arrest a driver. No, that 122G says that that he can let me go and he can just give me the citation. That's why he said that he was going to give me a citation for that. >> Okay, I'm not going to argue with you. >> Excuse me, sir. But that that's how it works. That he said that he was going to give me a citation for the I22G or however it's called. And with that that rule, it's like you he said he was going to give me a citation. That means that I can go with him. Just give me the citation. >> No, man. >> No. Well, if you're not in person, you can tell me that >> to arrest you. >> The officer made his decision of giving me the citation of the I22G. So, what do you >> What are you going to do? Are you arresting me? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> At first, police intended only to issue a citation, but her uncooperative attitude and continued arguments led them to take her into custody to ensure everyone's safety. >> So, at this point, we need you to step out and come to the back, okay? Cuz you are under arrest. >> Okay. You said I was under arrest. >> You're under arrest right now. So step out and come to the back. Under your seat bucket out. Hey, don't try. >> Undo your seat belt. Put the phone down. >> Record everything that they're doing. >> Undo your seat belt. >> Hey. >> Okay. >> I wasn't. >> Are you recording everything? >> Okay. Under your seat belt. >> Undo your seat belt. >> Hey. >> Undo your seat belt. Go. Step out. Step out. Come on. Step out. >> There you go. Step out. There you go. That's it. Turn around. Turn around. Face the car. There you go. Just like that. Right here. Right here. >> Okay. >> I'm not resisting. >> I'm not resisting. >> That's good. You have water and everything like that, buddy. Okay. I know. I'm sorry. We don't We don't mean to make you cry, but your mom chose to do everything difficult. Okay. >> What about my son? You can. >> We're not leaving them in there. >> Pat down. Yes. I'm going to pat you down really fast. Okay. I'm going to go here and I'm going to go underneath. Okay. >> I don't have nothing. Okay. I'm going to check your waistline. Okay. Do you have anything in your pockets that can poke me? Okay. I'm going to check the groin area. Okay. I'm going to check the other side now. Okay. I'm going do the same thing here. >> All right, buddy. What we're going to do is we're going to have you come sit in our car. Okay. And we're going to wait for somebody to come pick you up. Okay. Does your cell phone work? >> Okay. All right, buddy. That's what we're going to do. Okay. We're going to get everything sorted. Um and you're just going to hang out with us until family come picks you up. Okay. That's [snorts] all we're going to do. All right. Does that sound good with you? Okay. But chaper is a long way. So hopefully we'll get them started soon and then uh um >> we'll we'll take care of you. Okay. We're going to um do what we can to to make sure you're comfortable. Okay. So, if anything, you let us know right now. You just hang on in here. We'll uh we'll get your person coming who's going to come get you. Okay. Need >> water. >> All right, buddy. >> Back my hand. This is going to get somebody already pick up the car and pick up my son this side again. Okay. >> Why is he going to How come you didn't say that? >> Go ahead and widen your stance just a little bit for me, please. >> He already said it. >> No, HE ALREADY SAID IT. BUT WHO WAS THE ONE who arrested me? I mean, you're the one who No, you're the one who pulled me over. >> We're towing your car. >> So, you never said that. You never said that you were going to tow my car. >> Listen to my officer here at this point. >> Okay. But you never said that you were going to tow my car. I He never said that he was going to tow my car. He already called somebody to come pick up the car. So, what's going on? He's making a legal decision on him and you guys. So, what's going on? So, >> so it is at the discretion of the officer if he decides to tow your vehicle. That is the decision that was made. >> But he never said that he was going to tow my vehicle right now. That's what's being explained. >> When did you say that the vehicle was going to get towed? I I just I just >> Well, who who's the one that pulled me over? >> I just I'm telling you who was >> because right now I was the one who was driving it. >> We're done talking. You argue about everything. Maybe that will help you in the future. It's not arguing about everything. So, take a seat. >> Listen, I'm going to tell you from a parent to a parent, this is absolutely ridiculous that you're going to act like this with your child. Absolutely ridiculous. You would rather go to jail. >> I'd never rather rather go to jail. I said that I there was no reason for >> the first the first thing you do when you get pulled over by an officer or start working with them. Like come on now. You're trying to conceal. That's the reason why I was trying to conceal your name. You're trying to conceal. >> I never tried to conceal my name. >> You didn't give my ID when you asked. >> I didn't even I don't have my ID with me. I don't have my ID with me. >> You don't have an ID cuz it's remote. You probably never got it back, right? >> I did got it back. Okay. >> I just don't have it with me. >> Okay. From this point forward, right, we're done arguing about everything. >> Okay. You guys never said that you guys were going to >> take my vehicle away. >> I'm sorry. Say it again. You guys never said that you guys were going to tow my vehicle. >> Okay, so we're done. We're done talking about what's going to be done. Okay. >> Oh god. >> The only thing we need to discuss next is how we're going to take care of your child. Okay. So, who's coming for him right now? >> It's going to be maybe my brother or my dad. I don't know who's coming. >> Have they been contacted yet? >> Yeah, but you heard my dad. >> What was your dad saying? I >> He has to go pick up my mom and my brother is not answering. >> He has to go pick up your mom. >> Yes. >> What we're going to do, right, your vehicle's going to be towed and then we're going to never say that my car was >> We're going to we're going to take your child to the to the state police office. Okay. He'll basically be in our custody until somebody can come pick him up. Okay. >> Let me talk to him before you guys take him over there. >> Okay. So, we're gonna have to >> Okay. Let me talk real quick to him before you guys take him. >> Hold on. We We need to get some phone numbers. Okay. I'm going to go get your phone, right? I'm going to get your phone and then we're going to get some phone numbers for you. Okay. Once we get some phone numbers, we're going to start contacting those people to make sure that they're coming and we'll be in communication with them. Do they speak English? >> My brother does. My dad does. >> So, and your dad's the one that's coming, right? >> Well, I don't know if it's my brother or my my dad. >> Okay. So, we'll get the phone numbers from your phone real quick. We'll do that right now and [snorts] then we'll start working on getting um getting your uh your family up here and then like I told you, we'll take your son to the office. Okay. So, give us a second and we'll get your phone right now. >> My son has his own phone on the back. Tell him to grab his phone. >> Okay. Watch your foot. >> While police work to calm the children and contact relatives to pick them up, the mother remained tense in the car. Can you have a water? You want some? >> Here. Here's some water. Okay, bud. You need anything else? You're good. >> I got snacks and stuff, too. Let me know if you need another water. Another water. Okay. >> I'm going to close that door. >> Yeah. Idiot. >> Hey, you don't have no right TO BE CHECKING MY PURSE. >> You're under arrest. >> And they steal my property. Who gave you the RIGHT TO CHECK MY PURSE? AND they're still coming for my son. And you're not even mentioning the call. You guys didn't even ask for permission TO CHECK MY PURSE. YOU [ __ ] give my TEST TO MY SON. YOU IDIOT. [laughter] You don't even know how to do your job. >> It's right here. It's underneath this. >> Is there like leaves? >> Yeah. Okay, camera. >> I need to use the restroom. I need to use the restroom. I'LL JUST PEE HERE INSIDE. I DON'T MIND. I need to use the restroom or I'm going to pee here inside. >> The same behavior continued until they arrived at the station. >> All right, ma'am. >> I need to pee. Ma'am, >> no. I'm going to be here. You won't take me. Okay, we're going to get you there. I'm going to talk to you real quick. Uh, >> what? You asking me? >> She's staying off her. >> I'm I need to pee. >> All right, we're going to get We're going to get you there. All right, but at this point, you have the right to remain silent. >> Uh, you barely breed my right. >> You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say uh can and will be used against you in the court of law. >> My right. >> You have the right to talk to to talk to a lawyer and have him or her present while while you are being questioned. >> My right. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you will be appointed. >> You weren't supposed to read my right. >> One will be appointed uh to [laughter] represent you before any uh questioning if you wish. You can decide at any time to exercise these rights, not answer any questions or make any statements. Do you understand each of these rights I have explained to you? >> No, I don't understand. >> You don't understand? >> Let them finish. Finish. >> So, do you want to talk to us? >> Let me ask you a question. Do you want to talk to us? Yes or no? >> You guys did all wrong. >> Just give me yes or no. >> Hey. Um, >> so you're answering for me? >> Yeah, I am answering for you. So, as far as your kids, >> I have your camera, so I'm on. >> Can I Can I feed your kid some food? Is Is it okay if I give him some fast food? When was the last time he ate? >> At 11:30. >> At 11:30. Okay. So, it's only been a couple hours. Um, is it okay if I get him fast food, though? Would McDonald's be okay? >> No, it's fine. >> Okay. What does he like there? It's >> up to him. Yeah. >> Okay. All right, watch your knees. Are you okay? Actually, >> I'm going to pee right here. >> Well, we we'll do it at the at the >> Okay, I'm not peeing around. Are you okay? >> Okay. >> It's up to you if you want to wear wet clothes the entire time or not. >> Who said I was going to pee on my pants? Going to pee on the seat. >> Okay. >> Okay. We'll just watch them. >> It's real adultike, but we'll get you to a bathroom. Okay. We're going to get you and your son to a bathroom. I need you to change me to a different seat. >> I know your stuff. Okay. We'll fix that in there. >> Fix that in there. >> Right now, we're not going to worry about that. I don't want to fix this. >> I know, but that was a that was a decision you made. >> And we told you we would take you. How long did it take for us to get here? >> A lot. It >> didn't. It really didn't. If you wanted to make things complicated, >> you'll be able to do it. >> You can clean the cuffs while you're at it, too. That's disgusting. >> You're disgusting, too. The mother was charged with speeding and driving on a revoked license. After bail was set, she pleaded not guilty to both charges. Surprisingly, on the court day, the prosecutor was absent, and the charges were dismissed. This outcome left the public both surprised and reflective. It raised [music] questions about responsibility, safety, and whether the legal system effectively protects everyone. >> I'm asking you if you know, not looking up on a map. That's Google. I don't need Google. This mother responded to police requests by opening Google Maps to determine her location. On February 2nd, [music] 2024, police spotted a mother driving at high speed with three children in the car. When stopped, they noticed she was having trouble focusing and orienting herself while the children's safety was at risk. Officers immediately contacted the father to pick up the kids. >> Sergeant Monroe Police Department, have your license, registration, insurance? >> Yes. >> Is there a reason why we're in such a hurry? >> No. Somebody sought me. They hit me in my head and I was just trying to run to the hospital because they hit me in my head. >> Okay. Do you need the paramedics to come check you out? >> Yes, please. >> Where did this altercation occur? >> It occurred around in 33435. We're on the train tracks. My friend, she started arguing with me and she me. >> Okay. Where did this happen at exactly? >> 33435. >> That's a zip code. I need like a location like across streets or something. >> Like across from the train tracks. >> What train tracks? >> Do you know where you're at right now? >> Yes. >> Where are you at? >> Can I show you my driver license, please? >> Where where do you think you're at right now? Do you know what road you're on? >> Here, let me show you. >> I'm asking you if you know, not looking up on a map. That's Google. I don't need Google. I need your driver's license. I'm sitting at Freedom Shores. She goes through the red light at probably 90 mph. I'm literally trying to catch up. That's why I called it out cuz Whose car is this, ma'am? >> This is my car. >> It's registered to you? >> Yes. >> How much you had to drink tonight? >> I didn't have that much to >> What's not that much? >> Let me show you. >> How much you had to drink tonight? >> How old are you? Oh, seven. How's your your sisters? >> Where are you coming from? >> I came from >> Where? Huh? Hey, >> okay. >> Hey, >> answer the phone, please. >> We'll answer that in a second. Okay. >> And where you say you're coming from? I'm just asking you questions. You need to answer them. Okay. >> Did I do something? >> What's that? >> Did I do something? >> No. Just stay calm. You're fine. Where you coming from? You coming from home? >> Did I do something? >> Well, the reason we stop you is speeding. Okay. We stopped you for speeding. Okay. We're going to address that problem first. But we need to ask you some questions. Okay. Answer those questions. Where are you coming from? >> What's that? >> Did you hear anything I just said? Are these your kids back here? >> Okay. Where's their dad? Did you live with anyone? >> That's who was calling? >> Yes. >> Apparently the person was calling his dad. So >> yeah. You guys live together? >> Yes. >> Did you just come out for a drive or what happened? Sir, >> why are you asking me if you're in trouble? >> I just want to know from my trip. >> Ma'am, we'll determine that later. Where are you coming from? >> I came from >> from Boon. >> Yes. >> Were you at home? You just came out for picks up. >> Dad was calling. Probably going to obviously we got to do a DC notification. >> Kai, >> how you doing? >> What' you say? >> Can I please call him off my phone? >> No, not right now. They're a guy. Can I call their dad? >> Yeah, we'll talk to him. Okay, those people. >> Can you please call him right now? >> Yes. >> The investigation included a vehicle check revealing multiple concerns about child safety. >> When I finally said like we were going through the intersection, when I finally caught up to her, she slowed down enough. She almost carried kids. >> I'm glad no cars were coming through the intersection of Venetians. That's where I was sitting. Like, thank God she's coming. And I'm like, she's not going to slow down. Like, this car is not slowing down. It's not slowing down. And I'm trying to get speed on. I couldn't even get the laser on it. But I mean, it would She had to have been doing about 90. The kids aren't belted or that would have been a So, what's wrong with your head that you said now? >> I'm sorry. >> Is there something wrong with your head? >> My head? >> Yes. >> There's nothing wrong with my head. My tail lights are on and I'm just driving home to >> Where do you live at? >> Echo Hotel. Okay. Where in boy? What's your address? Who do you stay there with? >> Myself and my boyfriend. >> Is he home now? >> He's probably at the restaurant, but if it's about 30 minutes after 9, we should be home. >> And what restaurant would he be at? >> He would be at Wooden Fire Barbecue. >> And why would he be there? >> Because he dishes. >> He works there. Okay. Are these his children together? So, where are you coming from tonight? >> How come the kids aren't seat belted in? >> They are seat belted. They unbuckled themselves, sir. >> The car seat's not even attached to the car. >> They unbuckled themselves, sir. >> They unbuckled the whole car seat from the vehicle. >> I promise you, Ashley, >> she's what, one year? >> She's a year old and she unbuckled the car seat. >> Just give me one second. Okay. So I'm sitting in front of Freedom Shores on Hypo. The light for east west changes red. She's coming eastbound. So Venetian in the school has a green light and I'm like this car is not slowing down. I tried clocking her. I couldn't. But just based on experience around 90 mph. >> Right through the red light. >> You know how long it just turned? >> Oh no. It it it was red for a good 5 to 10 seconds before she got to the intersection. I mean, she had more than enough time to stop even at the speed she was traveling, but just completely right through it. Come up to Congress. A car pulls out the president almost that car because how fast she's going. Turns south on Congress and floors it again. So, I finally caught up. She's got three kids in the back seat. A 1-year-old, three-year-old, 7-year-old. The one-year-old's in a car seat. The car seat's not buckled or strapped to the car, and the one-year-old's not buckled in the car seat. And then there's no seat belt on the other two, and the three-year-old's not in anything. She's slurring. She's got vomit on the center console and on her leg. went asked. She said she didn't have that much to drink. Really can't figure out where she's coming from, where she lives. She gave the numerical and like the zip code. Didn't give the street. Had to ask again. Um, but she's slur. >> Did she know where she's at now or no? >> No. I asked her multiple times if she knew where she was at. She said Boon Beach. Tried pulling up Google, but she couldn't tell me where she was at or what street she's on or anything. When questioned, the mother gave inconsistent answers, couldn't recall locations, and minimized her level of impairment, highlighting the risks of driving under influences. Very important that you answer the questions we asked you. Okay. In a few minutes, the officer is going to come and ask you some question. Answer the questions. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> What's the problem, sir? >> Problem is you're speeding. That's the main problem. The other problem is none of these kids are buckled in. There's one in the front facing car seat. >> The car seat was locked. We'll adjust that. Just stay focused. I just told you we're going to ask you some questions. Okay. >> Okay. Where's the question? >> Where were you coming from? >> I was coming from Boon Beach, sir. >> Boington Beach. >> Yes. >> So, you're in Boon right now. So, where >> I live in Boon. >> So, you're coming from your house? >> Yes. I I live in Boon, sir. >> Okay. So, where are you heading to? >> Heading to my home. >> You're heading to your home? >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. But we just said that you were coming from your house. >> I'm heading to my home. You coming from your boyfriend's house to go to your house? >> All these kids back here yours, right? >> Yes, sir. >> They have the same dads or different dads? >> The baby has her dad. I give birth to all my children. This one right here, her dad. I tried to ask you guys for my phone. >> Is that the one that was calling? Yes. >> Okay. How about the other two? >> Their dad is >> I have custody of my kids. So, what's the issue? >> You live with mom or anybody? You live with anyone or you live alone? important. >> Relax. Just stay in the car. Okay. The issue is you're speeding. Okay. You're doing 90 mph. You got these kids back here unbuckled. Okay. >> Hello, ma'am. >> How you doing? I'm Officer Jennings. You know why you were stopped today? Come on. You're You're fine. Your kids are okay. We have several officers going to watch your kids for you. Okay. I just got to talk to everybody. >> Trust me, you're beautiful and they're safe. Okay. Your babies are fine. Come on. Hey, they're gone. There we go. All right. Come over here. Okay. Okay. You fine. You're fine. You relax. You have any injuries or anything? Why you crying? Why you crying? The kids are fine. They're safe. Okay. So, listen. My name is Officer Jennings. Okay. Is it okay if I check your eyes? >> Yes. I'll show you. All right. See this pin right here? >> Yeah. >> You got to follow this pin. Okay. You go and do that for me. >> Tell me about your dad. Does your dad drive sometimes, too? Okay. How far do you think you guys are from your house? Do you remember? No. >> Ain't no >> the dad, he was the one that called. Phone was locked up. Let him do his investigation first. Your family >> with other family too? >> Hey, >> is it your your brother, your auntie, your uncles, your dad's mom too? Okay. just want this to complete and then ask. >> Yeah. >> Before you got here, I'm asking her and she's mentioning about this like 22 she was in with some friend and I'm like where? It was in Boon Beach 435. Where are 33 43 cross train? >> Okay. >> Police ensured the children's well-being, contacting the father so they could be cared for while the mother remained in custody. >> They arrested her. >> Huh? >> Why they arresting my mom? I want TO GET OUT. >> They're just talking to mom. Okay. >> Huh? >> No, they're just talking to her. Okay. >> I will get freaky if I do not get sleep. >> We should be able to get you to sleep soon. Okay. >> Did you have school today? >> No. >> No. >> That's my mom's favorite juice. >> It is. >> Is my mom's car broken? >> It keeps breaking. It keeps breaking. >> Oh, it's broken. >> It's broken. Do you know the code to your mom's phone? We got to call dad. >> You know what? What's the code to your mom's phone? We're going to call dad. >> Everything will be okay. We're going to call dad. Okay. >> She says a phone number in her phone or name. She said we can call papa whatever for the kids. I'm going to find out through that and everything. But then I wanted to get some more information for her real quick. >> Taking her away. >> What is taking her away? Mommy has a lot going on. Okay, that's the best way I can explain it to you. >> I wouldn't say mommy's a bad person. Okay. >> What is your dad's name? >> Are you guys? >> Yeah. >> We're just trying to get a hold of papu. That's dad. >> Yes, that's me. >> Is he working right now? >> Hold on one second. >> Hello. Hey. How you doing, sir? I'm officer for Born Beach Police Department. Hey, can you hear me? You understand me? >> Hello. >> Hey, I'm Hey, can you hear me? >> Yeah. >> Okay. I'm Officer Paramount with the Beast Police Department. >> You understand? >> Yes, I understand. >> Okay. Hey, I have your ch your children's mother. They're on a traffic stop right now. Are you are you able to come here? I'm going to give you the location of where we're at. We have her on a traffic stop. We have your kids in the car and then mom is mommy's been arrested. Okay. So, we need you to come here now so we can sort this out with the kids. >> I'm coming. >> Okay. Do you have somebody else? Will you come because we have the vehicle here? >> Okay. >> Okay. Do you know where address we're at? We're at Sandalwood Drive. >> Okay. I come. >> Okay. The vehicle inspection also found some empty containers, prompting police to [music] take extra precautions in assessing the situation. >> Yeah, I got dad on the way. >> Oh, dad's on the way. >> Yeah. I can figure out names and get the kids all the >> one is empty, one is full. There's a cup in the back. >> Yeah. You have a cell phone on you. Take pictures. >> There's a cup in the back. >> In the back. How you doing, guys? >> Yes. >> No, you you you can't drink and drive. We want to make sure that you guys are safe. >> Hand me that cup, little man. >> Is that Is that your cup? >> Who cup is that? >> Yeah. Oh my god. problem. >> Why'd you make me spell it like that? >> Oh god. Still a little bit. Jesus Christ. That was a big wolf. >> Dang, TP. Damn. All right. All right. I'm I'm done with that. The cuff on top of the car. That was disgusting. >> Got the Got to hold the cop. >> Uh, he said he's on the >> Did you call him already? >> Yes. >> Okay. He already called him. Okay. >> He's going to jail >> cuz you're going to jail. >> All right. Um, you got any more questions for her? >> Yeah, I need to know the kids names for sure. >> Shouldn't go yet? >> No. Okay. Tell me so I can try to help you calm down. I'm going to stay with your kids. Okay. Everything will be fine. Do you want to give me their names really quick? He's on his way. >> All right. Thank you. >> Yes, ma'am. I appreciate you. >> The mother was charged with DUI and child lacked without bodily. Under Florida law, she could face 1 to 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine. A single moment of distraction while driving can have serious consequences, [music] especially with children in the car. Always secure your kids, stay focused, and drive responsibly. Today's story is a clear reminder for all parents. The line between guiding children and unintentionally causing difficulties can be [music] thinner than you realize. From moments of confusion or fear for the kids to hasty or misguided decisions by adults, every action can leave a lasting impression. Always prioritize your children's safety, health, and emotional well-being while staying aware of your legal and social responsibilities. If you care about children's rights and thoughtful parenting, don't forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to follow more educational and compassionate stories in the future. [music] >> [music]