Check it out. You want to cooperate or you going to get detained? If you're the one smoking with your kids in the car, you're going to get no sympathy for me. Cooperate with >> me anyway. Yes. >> Okay, then it doesn't matter. Get >> turn off. >> No, I Hey, >> so essentially at any moment anybody could have got in the car and drove off with a brand new car and a child. >> She's at the police station. >> This child was unaware of the situation unfolding around them. >> You him unattended at the house. >> As the details of the situation became clear, the community and authorities worked together to ensure the child's safety and wellbeing. The woman initially stated that she had left her child for just 5 minutes. >> I wasn't even in there for more than 5 minutes, >> but only a few minutes later, the time frame changed. >> 5 to 7. Not even close to 10. I don't even think at most maybe 10 minutes. >> On May 3rd, 2021, an incident occurred in a public's parking lot in Flaggler where a child was briefly left unattended in a vehicle. The incident quickly drew the attention of passers by and police immediately intervened. No, she's totally fine. >> Okay. >> She's good. She wasn't crying whenever I came out. She's >> I just wanted to ask to make sure. >> Yeah, she's okay. I know she's fine. >> Would you mind? Would you mind? Hey, >> I mean I give a second the door. I did check on her. >> Would you mind just sitting by my car? >> Yes. I just would prefer to keep her in there cuz of the air condition. >> That's fine. That makes sense. That's why I just want to make sure before I talk to everybody. Okay. Hi there. I just don't want everybody to hear each other. That's all. >> No, you can come here. >> M&M's are the best. >> Um, no. Oh, I wish I could take I'm sorry, sweetheart. I can't. So So what happened? So what' you see? >> So I the car is very loud. So I took notice of the car. I went in. I did my shopping. I came back out and when I was coming this way, I noticed there was movement in the car and I was looking and I'm like, there's a baby in the car. >> How much time had passed between >> I had gone in, done some shopping, I don't remember, something like that. I was in there at least 15 minutes. She read a book, came back out, noticed the baby in the car, and then I was I looked tried to look in the car enough to see if there was anybody else in the car. Then I got the people from Publix over here. They went in and got their manager and then their manager So, I mean, it's been a while. >> How long do you think? >> At least 30 minutes. >> Okay. >> You know, since I got here at least. >> Okay. >> I mean, you just cannot leave your baby in a car. >> I understand the concern. Absolutely. >> You would get in more trouble with a dog. You don't leave them in the car either. >> How's your day been, sweetheart? >> Good. I like to school. >> Is school good? >> Mhm. >> Nice. Yeah. Mondays aren't very fun. >> Worst thing is when she came out, she was all happy and excited and like like you know, hi. Everything's fine. And it's like, >> do you do that at a bar too? Do you you know do this often? I'm like this is the concern area of the world. You don't leave your child in a bar. >> I understand your concern, >> but isn't it also illegal? >> Yeah, there's very specific statute on >> Oh my god. So, >> I'm still trying to figure everything out. Okay. Who was the uh public's employee that helped you out? >> Uh the manager lady, not him. That's the other manager, but it was the blondhaired manager lady. >> Okay. All right. But you think it was about 30 minutes of beer? >> At least 30 minutes. Yeah. >> You said the car was running during the >> car is running, but she's also drinking a bottle, >> maybe. Anybody there to help? >> Well, it should have been alone in the park. >> Not at all. But I mean, her thinking is still young. >> I could imagine your frustration. Do you have >> The mother repeatedly said she was going into the store for 5 minutes, not realizing even short absences may raise child protection issues. >> Uh, do you have your ID with you? >> If you want to check on her, you don't have to stay by the car. I just like to keep everybody separate just to avoid arguments. >> Thank you. Yeah, I definitely was not trying to argue with her. >> No, you're fine. Yeah, if you want to check on her, that's fine. All right, I appreciate it. >> I've got some work to do, but in case I need a statement or something from you, I'll reach out. Okay. >> Okay, not a problem. >> Thank you very much. >> Does not matter. She just got a note she thinks. >> Yeah. >> Bye. Good luck. >> Um, really quick. Um, so how long do you think you were shopping for? >> I wasn't even in there for more than 5 minutes. Like it really was not that long. I watched her come out. Like I literally watched that lady come out and then I ran in and I just got a handful of things. I was not in there that long. >> 5 minutes is like your best guess. You're thinking >> I had like 5 to seven. Like not more than not close to 10. I don't even think like it was not that long. So that's why like I genuinely didn't think anything was going to happen. But I also didn't know it was against the law. So, >> well, it's not that simple, >> but there is statute against obviously um >> like in my head like, okay, the car's on, AC's on, I know she's good. Like, so that's what I was thinking. I parked close to the store. I was trying to go as fast as possible. >> Take a deep breath. We'll cover all this in a second. Right now, I'm just getting everybody's contact information, but we can go over we'll go over what happened, what could have happened, and what should have happened in a second. Okay, I just hit tight. The investigation, aided by witnesses and public staff, confirmed how long the child was left in the car. >> How's it going, guys? >> Good, man. How are you? >> I'm doing okay. >> I don't know how long the baby was in there or not. One of our associates was one that called, but just FYI, she actually knows the girl and there's potentially a DCF case open already on her, so that might be something. >> If you had to guess what that was had to do with, what do you think that was? All I know is that it's most likely like her baby daddy's family is like coming out to get them. So she can't like post anything that has to do with the baby. >> Okay. >> You know, saying we can we have cameras. So maybe we can give you a timeline of how long. >> That would be helpful cuz I was given two very different times. >> My assistant's in there right now. I'll go get with him and I'll get that time. >> Yeah. Roughly what time she went in, what time she came out. Yeah. >> That would be very helpful. >> They were arguing. So, I guess the associate called the lady that witnessed it said, "Can you please call 911 right now?" She baby in the car. So, >> all right. All right. >> Timeline real quick. >> Thank you guys. I really appreciate it. >> Oh, absolutely. Good news. Not many of them do. >> We appreciate it. It helps us out a lot. >> When the parent was informed of their legal rights, authorities clarified that the timeline of the child being in the car did not match the initial statement, highlighting a discrepancy. I want to ask you about what happened in detail. Okay? >> And because of the nature of this call and the potential for it to be criminal, okay? >> I want to read you your rights before I ask you anything. All right. Well, that's just how these things go. If there's any chance that a crime could have been committed, we can't talk to you about it unless we read you your rights. Okay? All right. All right. So, you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say, maybe use evidence against you. You have the right to talk to an attorney. Have him or her with you now or anytime during questioning. If you cannot afford an attorney, won't be appointed to represent you. If anytime you wish to stop talking or have an attorney present, all questioning will be stopped at your request. Do you understand these rights? With these rights in mind, are you willing to talk to me? >> Okay. >> Yeah, I guess. I mean, is that what I'm supposed to say? It's just that >> it's entirely up to you. I >> I mean, I understand the aspects of everything, but it's like I don't think it's enough criminal to take me to jail. So, it's like I >> But it's important that if I ask you about any of this that you understand these rights. You understood what I what I read you. Yeah. >> With those rights in mind, are you willing to talk to me about it? Yes, I am. >> Okay. All right. So, I understand when I got here, you said you just ran inside really quick. You were doing some shopping. Walk me through. You came here. I don't know. What did you come for? What was going on? Would you mind walking me through it? >> I picked her up from daycare. I just needed to pick up some pasta and some another option for dinner. My fiance wanted some pasta, so I picked up some pasta and then I was getting something for dinner as well. He does construction, so he just wanted something to fill up his stomach. So, I was just getting pasta really quick and then I was getting something for dinner. I just ran in there and I was um figuring out what I was going to get for dinner after I got the pasta. I figured it out really quick and then I was waiting at checkout for tour just a little bit to for a line like just waiting to see clear up and then I went to the checkout line. >> Yeah. How much time do you think the whole thing took? >> At most maybe 10 minutes and that's like really like I wouldn't say anything more than that. I was thinking less than 10, but it's like I'm saying maybe 10 just like with waiting like waiting for a spot and stuff. >> What would you guess would be a reasonable amount of time if you had to leave your kid alone in the parking lot like that? What do you think would be a right amount of time? >> I try and like I would like want it to be like at least like not less than 10, like five at most, you know, like nothing like really quick in and out. >> You understand the vulnerability of I understand the car is locked. I can tell you right now if that car was locked, I don't want to get inside. I'd be inside that car in less than 10 seconds. >> And that's why I know I mean if anybody wanted to take her, of course they would have if with it being locked, they would have found a way 100%. But it was locked and the air condition was on. I did try and make sure it was as safe as possible. >> But you understand why someone driving by would be concerned. >> 100%. >> Okay. >> I 100%. Whenever she was talking to me, I mean, you saw she's coming at me very aggressive and I wouldn't argue with her cuz I understood where she was coming from. I totally get it. >> All right. That's why I'm a little emotional right now because the idea of anything happening to my daughter is obviously very like traumatizing. So, a scary thought. >> Authorities emphasize the importance of parental responsibility, reminding that caring for children requires attention and safe actions. >> Okay. Um, so you picked up from daycare. You came here. >> Yes. >> You needed another ingredient for dinner is pasta and something else. Parked here. You immediately walked inside. You were in there, got what you needed, went came to the register. You think it was no more than 10 minutes? >> No more than 10 minutes. >> Is that what you planned on? >> I planned on being planned on it being less, but I wasn't sure exactly like everything that I was going to get. So, as soon as I figured out what I was going to get, I had to run to the other side of the store. I got chicken for fajitas. The stuff for that that is on this side of the store. So, I had to go all the way back to this side and that's what took me the longest. Yeah. I just ended up having to go all over the store. >> And what was the condition of the vehicle when you left? I left it on with the air conditioner on locked and I had her cocoa melon playing and she had her sippy cup. So that's all and it was on parked right here. >> So you kept So there the key was turning the ignition and you had your own backup key. >> I don't have a backup key. >> So how were you to unlock it? >> Um this this door doesn't lock. My front door actually doesn't lock. >> So if you is it broken? >> It's a little messed up. Yes. So there there's not an option to lock the front door. >> Not this one, but the rest of them do. >> All right. So me painting this whole picture together, just to be clear, she was in a car and the car was running in with the front door, the driver seat unlocked. >> Yes, sir. >> So essentially at any moment, anybody could have got in the car and drove off with a brand new car and a child. >> They could have, >> for all we knew, maybe they just wanted the car and not even realize that she's in the back seat. >> That's happened before. >> Yeah. I'm sorry. I'm not trying to be emotional. Do you understand the picture I'm painting to have? How this could have resulted? >> I'm 100%. >> Did anything change from your conversations? >> Okay. All right. You said your fiance's at home. >> No, he's not. He's at work right now. >> Till till when? >> He's been her since her birthday's in June. He's working late hours. He was going to have me make the pasta and he was going to pick it up and go back to work. >> While addressing legal responsibility, police also contacted family members to ensure the child was safely cared for. >> That's fine. We can figure that out. >> He's probably wondering why I haven't called him. Why the >> We got to contact them. For now, I need you to put your things down. Okay. >> I need you to put your bag and your drink on the car. Okay. >> Okay. >> Including your your bag here. I I need you to put your hands behind your back with someone's going to die. >> We'll figure that out. We'll figure that out. >> All right. Do you have anything on you besides your phone? Is there anything sharp on you? >> No, sir. Only my phone's on me. Oh, well, my earrings, of course, but that's it. >> Okay. All right. Who can take care of her if you come with us? >> My fianceé can come home from My fiance will have to come from work. Like, I don't have anybody except for him. >> All right. I need you to come back this way. Okay. Would you mind just sitting with um with her? All right. I just need you to lean up against the back of the vehicle here. All right. Spread your feet, please. Yes, sir. >> I'm going to take your phone out. Yep. >> All right. All right, I'm going to get the AC moving back here. So, it may be hot right now, but it's not going to be in a second. Okay. >> I don't know his number by heart. So, >> is it in your phone? >> It is, but it's on 2%. So, if you want me to unlock it, you can write it down real quick. >> Oh, it's about to put a minimum. >> That's it right there. >> Yes. >> All right. Just sit tight real quick. They work to reassure the child, helping them feel safe and not alone in this stressful situation. >> Hey, sweetheart. You're okay. You're okay. You're a pretty little lady. >> Hello. Hi. This is Deputy Summers of Fire County Sheriff's Office. Hi there. I believe I'm here with your fiance. Um, I'm sorry, sir. Can I get your name? This is uh Deputy Summers Fire County Sheriff's Office. I'm calling a reference to somebody who we arrested moments ago. She has a child with her and this is the number I was given this contact about who may be able to pick up the child. Uh the reason we arrived was because the child was unattended in the vehicle. Um after reviewing the footage for the store, it was determined that she was going to be charged with child. It is we're here with the car and we're here with the little one. I'm sorry. No, we're at Publix. Uh it's going to be by Belter and Palm Coast Parkway. [Music] 5 minutes. Okay, then. All right. What' you ask? >> She's doing fine. Yeah. Yeah. She was crying for a second, but she's she's happy. Your fianceé? I just spoke to him. >> Yeah, that was him. He said he's going to be here in 5 minutes. All right. >> The mother was charged with child. According to court records, she must undergo 18 months of supervision before trial and follow the DCF plan along with court orders on parenting. The case highlights the importance of prioritizing children's safety. Loving a child is not just words or feelings. It requires responsible actions and legal awareness. When substance use affects family life, children are often the most vulnerable. A recent case in New Mexico illustrates these risks and how authorities respond to protect them. >> I don't know. I want to talk to someone that understands I don't understand. >> May maybe you can break it down for me. On October 21st, 2023 in Los Cusus, a mother was involved in a traffic incident requiring emergency response with three children in the car. Emergency personnel, including police, firefighters, and medical staff, responded immediately to ensure everyone's safety. >> We got a New Mexico boy or something. >> So, I guess this is three miners that were in the car. >> Can I go? >> Yeah. Are you in it? >> Crash. No, I was just doing the chest compression. >> She almost she almost hit three other people. She was doing circles all the way up here. She almost hit me here. I hit my brakes. She slammed in here. Before she slammed, I saw her just hunched. When she hit, I only saw was a face in this window. I pulled over too long ago. >> And then all the little thest one, his chest harness, he wasn't even arms in it. He just buckled up to I just pulled in here, killed the engine after I put it through the hazards on. I've grabbed the kids out and they meant >> two kids and mom everyone else. >> She does have an bracelet on she's probably already >> you guys. >> Yeah, I think she's awake in the back. >> So, let's try and control a little bit. your kids are okay and your kids that your children >> I'm going to have to call the other parent >> I have another unit in route I was waiting on them I'll hang out but I had my card take this out >> let's take the IV out if you're going to get out can't leave that in this out. Okay. >> Initially, authorities faced challenges while ensuring cooperation, which required police intervention. >> Hey, yes, man. There's some stuff that's going to have to happen before you take off, right? You understand that? You're going to finish sit right here. You're not going to >> Central 1126 district. >> Yes. >> You're going to sit down. >> Okay. And they're fine. You're not going to go toss all your >> check it out. You're going to cooperate or you're going to get detained. >> You're the one smoking with your kids in the car. You're going to get no sympathy for me. So, you're going to sit down and cooperate with this. >> See me anyway? >> Yes. >> Okay then. It doesn't matter. >> Get turn off. >> No. I Hey, I will get >> You want your kids to see you if you're thrown to the ground? >> No, you're not going to climb to the ground. I'm not resisting. I'm not resisting. I told you to go. >> Let me come tomorrow. Let's get the kids. Oh my. >> Get out. Let me call my mom. >> Get up. >> Let me call my mom. >> I will give let you call your mom when you start cooperating. Get up. >> Call my mom first. >> Still, police acted humanely, communicating gently while explaining the legal consequences to gain the mother's cooperation. >> Check it out, Yasmin. I'm going to be super blunt and very honest with you. >> You weren't blunt. >> Cool. You don't start cooperating. I have this I'm one of the officers that carries this thing called a wrap restraint. You refuse to go in it, you're going to get placed in and it sucks. Really? really really bad. >> You didn't call my mother. >> And I told you once you start cooperating and then you said that you just me. I just need you to call my mother. >> Get up and we will work on that. >> Kids are okay. >> Get up and we will work on that information. >> How can I trust you? >> What? >> How can I trust you? >> Cuz I don't want you sitting here laying with your face in a great and I really don't think you want your kids to see you like this either. No. >> Cool. So, let's work towards a common solution and you start getting up. >> Perfect. >> Put one of your knees in. >> There you go. >> Yeah. We're coming over here. >> You have anything else on you? >> Take a seat. >> My mother. >> What's your name? First of all, we have some other information we need to get. She has me incorrect. >> Yeah. >> Y A S M I N. >> What are you on paper for? I'm going to find out. So, we could just do it easier. The more you cooperate with me, the more I'm willing to work with you, miss. >> It's for DUI. Who's your appeal? >> What? >> Caesar. >> Caesar. What? >> Get your feet all the way in. >> A top priority was keeping the children safe and ensuring they were cared for while the situation was addressed. >> Are you comfortable with taking her to the hospital yourself or do you want her to go with us? >> Hang tight for that. >> Okay. cuz we're probably gonna have to have a DR come out for it since it's dope. So, I don't know. We'll probably take her. She's fine though. So, I don't see why. >> So, it could go either way really. She's fine now and she could stay that way or she's got enough in her system that our Narcan's going to just slowly start wearing off and we could find her starting to I mean basically overdose again. >> How many uh Narans you guys give her? >> So, we gave her two of the two. >> No, we gave her two but it was an IM shot so it takes a little bit longer to kick in but it could it could work. She could be good. And you guys could have no problems with her. She could stay pissed off the way she is or she could slowly revert back to >> Yeah, we'll hang for a few minutes if you want. >> If you don't mind, just cuz I I have a soup on the way. >> Okay. >> Um and I think he dealt with Dr. I I hate dope when it comes to DWIs. So, >> okay. >> We'll see what he wants to do. >> We'll hang for a few minutes. You got us. >> Kids were good though. They didn't complain. >> Kids were fine. All right, brother. We'll be here. >> Sorry it went in front of y'all. >> No, no, no. You're good, man. You okay? >> Yeah, we're all good. just annoyed. >> The mother was then taken to the police station where she received thorough guidance from officers. >> What's going on? Your mom's on the way. >> She's coming from Esa Grande, I guess, up there. Today's going to take about 30 minutes or so. We're going to have an off hang out here with your kiddos. Obviously, we're going to go to the station, fill out all our paperwork, and go from there. You have any questions? >> Wait, did I run through? >> Huh? >> What did I run into? >> A bus stop. Luckily, no one was sitting there. But you hit a bus stop. So fix your feet for me real quick and we're going to get going. All right. Go help out. It's got to be locked. I'm going fix you across that. At the station, authorities learn more about the situation, raising concerns for the children's well-being. Such circumstances could influence their overall development and daily experiences. >> We do Miranda. All right. So, I'm just going to ask you some very direct questions. So, it's just the Miranda warning. I'm going to read out from our card. says, "You have the right to remain silent. Any state can be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to talk to a lawyer and have him present with you where you're being questioned. You cannot afford to hire a lawyer. One will be appointed to represent you before any question if you wish. You decide at any time to exercise these rights and not answer any of the questions or make any statements. You understand these rights as I just explained them to you with these rights in mind. Do you wish to speak? >> I'm just going to ask you. I have like I have obviously there's in there, but is it okay if your mom takes the keys for your house?" Yes. >> She says yes, sir. >> They're in my purse. >> So, the father of the children is there. Is it okay if the 2-year-old goes with their dad? >> Yes. >> She says it's okay, sir. >> Okay. Okay. Thank you, sir. So, Mr. Like I was saying, it was just a Miranda warning, right? I only have a few qu I have just a few questions. I saw the when I pulled up on scene, it was in plain view and passed out several times. There's witnesses saying that you're just doing circles slumped over on the in the driver car. How many did you smoke? >> I had just I I dropped some off just half. >> Just a half of them? >> Yeah. And it was down the road. >> It was Where did you smoke it at? >> Um I was I dropped some off at the coach. >> You dropped some off at the coach? >> Yeah. >> Are you slanking to it? No. You just dropped some off to friends some friends or what? >> Yeah. >> So when you hit the coach, did you go through Aanita or you went through lakeside? Through the back? >> I went through the back. >> Through lakeside. Okay. And then you smoked a blue at the cooks light or in the car? >> No, in the car. >> Not in the car. >> No. We got down, we smoked and then I smoked half of it and then we didn't have the rest. Um, and then I just left. I had to go to Walmart. Smoke. >> Do you huff? There's a lot of air dusting next to you. >> I don't know. I'm not going to answer that question. >> You're not going to answer? I'm just asking cuz I mean I mean obviously you admitted to the I was just wondering about the if you huff cuz there was all that air duster in there. You don't >> I'm not >> Oh, okay. That's fine. You don't um >> I don't want to. >> That's your right. >> The legal process proceeded step by step. Police took the mother to the hospital for a blood test while still respecting her right to consent or refuse. pretty. Yeah. Hopefully they check you out and make sure everything's all right. >> Thank you, man. Appreciate it. How are you? Good. Take a seat in this chair. Let's go check it. Here you go, ma'am. I better >> Hi. >> Hello, ma'am. How are you? >> Good. What's going on? >> This is She was involved in a motor vehicle accident uh in front of the company suites. Um basically, witnesses said that she was unconscious at the wheel and that the car was rolling at 10 mph and that it did two circles near the Messian Lakeside and the car went into oncoming traffic where it did another circle, hit a curb, and then rerouted back and hit a bus stop. Yeah, bus stop. >> Where they sit? Yeah, where they sit. So, yeah, that was it. And >> um we attempted to do a breathalyzer test. However, it came back that there's some sort of interference. When I asked my sergeant, he says that's usually some sort of medical condition going on. So, we just wanted to get her medically clear checked out. And I'm also going to read her the consent. See if we can drop her. Um M I just have to read you something. So, listen to me. I'm about to tell you something important, including a right you have. You're under arrest for uh driving while under the influence. I'm requesting that you consent to have your blood drawn and tested to determine the alcohol and drug content of your blood. You have the right, Miss Pacheco, to refuse to to my consent and to my request. If you refuse to consent, you cannot face criminal penalties for your refusal. Do you understand that right, M? Okay. However, refusing consent has other consequences in accordance with the New Mexico Implied Consent Act and state law. Those consequences may include losing a New Mexico driver's license or non-resident operating privilege for one year. Additionally, the fact that you refuse consent may be used as evidence against you in a court of law. Do you understand this consequence, S? Additionally, if you consent to have your blood drawn and tested, 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 of your cho your own choice to perform an additional chemical test. The cost of this additional test will be paid for by the law enforcement agency, which is us. Knowing your right to refuse consent, the possible consequences, and your right to an independent test, go. Do you give consent to have your blood drawn and tested? >> Just a breathalyzer. >> So, since the breathalyzer uh it came back invalid, ma'am, and it came back there. We're just requesting that we get your blood drawn just so we can know what's actually going on. >> Oh, when you fix your machine, I can do that. I'm not. >> So, you're refusing the blood test? >> I we accepted the other one. >> Correct. But this is just for further additional testing so we can see what's going on. Just cuz the breathalyzer came back inconclusive. >> That's not my fault. No, I can't cover my body. >> So, you're refusing? >> I don't know what to do. I need to tell you. >> Okay. So, I'll repeat my question. Knowing your right to refuse to consent and to have your blood drawn and tested, the possible consequences, and your right to an independent test. Do you give consent to have your blood drawn and test? If you continue to remain silent, I'll consider you have refused my request. >> I don't understand. >> No. So basically when we had the breathalyzer it came back uh that there was some sort of inconsistency with it that we needed to get you medically checked out that there is something other than alcohol in your blood. That's why we came here to Three Crosses. One to get you medically cleared and two to see if you would be willing to get a blood test so we could see what's going on inside your system cuz it's not alcohol that you consumed. So we're trying to figure out what exactly was. That's why we're requesting a blood test. >> I talked to my officer and I understand. The good news is that after explanations, the mother agreed to the test. >> I don't know. I don't know. I don't know. I don't know. I want to talk to someone that understands, but I don't understand. >> Maybe you can break it down for me. >> So, you h you did the breathalyzer test, right? >> Glue in the thing. The results said that it was inconclusive, which means that they couldn't get a reading of yes, no, or whatever it said to give them an answer. The answer was not there. there's a medical issue as to why it's not coming up with an answer. So, they want to know if they can do the blood work to do that. >> But it's an alcohol machine. >> Correct. >> So, that's why we need a blood test to further see exactly what's in your system. >> No, you said because it was saying No, I don't feel comfortable with this. I'm just I just cuz you said it was detecting something else. >> Correct. >> But it's an alcohol system. >> Correct. So, there's something else besides alcohol in your system. >> But it wouldn't be able to detect that. I can't give them a a for sure answer level cuz there's something in difference that's not >> correct. >> So that might be why that might be why the machine came out. But that's why we need to go ahead and that's why >> that's why they want to check your blood to see what is in the system that was causing it. >> Your Yeah, the noran probably. >> Correct. But that's why we wanted a blood test to go ahead and see. That way we can have to finish. He just wants to know if you want to have the blood test to say that or not. >> I Yes, she was unconscious. >> Correct. >> At scene. >> So >> was given narcissist. This will be my last request. Do you consent to a blood draw? >> Wait, why am I I'm here so you can get the drugs in my system >> so we can know exactly what's in your system and one medic get you get you medically clear cuz you were in a motor vehicle accident and two get you a blood test. That way we can see exactly what's in your system cuz we don't know and our machine said that it's something else besides alcohol. That's why we just want to check. This will be my last request as much. >> And I guess they have cancer. >> Do you agree for a blood test? >> I guess I don't know. Yes. >> So, I need a yes, man. >> Yeah. >> She then returned to the station to complete the remaining procedures. I got nothing. >> I have one for you guys. >> You already got one? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> I stapled it to the >> I'll take the mag. >> It's stapled uh to the back of that one. >> Love too, man. >> Huh? Just the >> Yeah, that's everything. >> Okay, this can just go with her. What did she go for? >> Just the clearance. She went to Memorial for blood draw and then she went to Three Crosses for clearance. Uh cuz she was in an accident. She was Narcan by fire on scene. >> She's been good ever since though. >> Yeah. The mother faced charges of DUI, resisting arrest, and child, and was taken to Dona County Jail. Under New Mexico law, she could face 3 to 5 years in prison and fines over $6,000. The case shows that substance use can affect not only the individual, but also those around them, especially children. >> Here we are. >> Wow. >> The child's excitement revealed that he was unaware of the serious situation involving his mother. On the night of May 18th, 2025 in West Palm Beach, Florida, a passerby found a young boy alone on the street at night. The child led them to his apartment, but when they knocked, there was no response. Concerned for his safety, they contacted the authorities who promptly responded. >> Where's somewhere down there just somebody just came and grabbed him and go inside? >> The lady came. >> Well, the apartment. That's where she took the baby. >> Yeah, that's where she took the baby. >> Yeah, come on now. >> Uh, you have the camera footage? >> Yeah, >> you have the camera footage, right? >> Yeah, my mom. My mom got it. >> What's up, man? You don't come back to my job no more, huh? >> Nah. >> Where's the child? >> Supposedly a female who who were shooting the mom can take the child up to you guys. Mind standing here. >> Don't leave. Thank you. >> Don't go with the video. >> West Palm Beach Police. >> Hello. Speak English. >> Yes. >> Okay. It's How many people here? Just you and him? >> Yeah. >> Is there anyone else? >> No. Not for now. >> So, it's just you two? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Hey, you have your ID? >> Sure. >> Yeah. >> Some officers approached witnesses to gather more information. Community concern again showed that protecting children is not just a parental duty, but a shared societal responsibility. >> You don't want to call by any chance? >> No, I didn't. >> Did you see anything? >> My son just woke me up, but I have the footage. I'm the one that woke everybody up, man. >> Oh, you have the footage? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Do you mind if I see it? >> You got the footage? >> Yeah, cuz the camera. >> Yeah, I know. That's why I'm knock on your door cuz I I saw your camera. I'm like maybe maybe I'll probably got to record and see like what happened. >> My camera see everything. >> I know. That's why not cuz I'm like oh that's a perfect camera. >> She has cameras. >> There's a sister apparently this lady sister somewhere here in a car or she was out here. >> The kid told me the kid been telling me a car but I don't see no car. >> That's not You noticed a baby walking around by himself? >> Notice a baby standing outside while I'm coming from the gas station. My little stuff and I just like >> you said after 12, right? >> Yeah. 12:30. The guy showed me 12:30 on his camera. The other guy was outside. >> I didn't know didn't even realize where he was at. >> He went back inside. >> He went back inside. >> Okay. So, he did go back inside. I guess the door was open. >> Yeah. >> Mom was probably sleeping or something. >> Oh, he is your initial complainer. >> Okay. >> And he said he initially saw the child out on executive center on the sidewalk. >> Thank you for calling cuz who knows? He could have been up there, you know, >> by a car. >> Yep. >> I had to I got a child. My daughter is three. My daughter is literally three. >> I have five and I'm like, you riding anything? No, I'm good, sir. So, you were coming from the gas station. Which gas station? The one? >> The Marathon right there. >> Marathon. >> Where did you see that? >> I just saw him right the outside the fence on the >> on the sidewalk like but outside the community, right? >> It looks like looking for somebody >> cuz he keep pointing at the car, but I don't think he knows the car. >> Did you see him walk back on his own? >> He shows me the way back. He He walked me. >> He walked you upstairs. >> Oh, yeah. Pick up your camera. >> He got it, too. Cuz he showed me He told me the same thing. He said he saw him like walk by his camera the moment he came out. >> Is that the correct time? >> Correct. >> Okay. So 12:5 7:00 a.m. he was out there. >> That dude right there, he there was a kid walking around the streets and he he seen him and we were trying to look for like guardians or parents or whatever. We didn't find him cuz we didn't want to call the police at first to see like, you know, if we could find them, but it took too long. So we was like, you know, we just going to call the cops. >> Okay. Where did you see the kid first? >> He said he seen the kid outside the gate like towards the street area. >> So by the main entrance. >> Yeah, by the main entrance. No, they said he was um >> something like that >> beyond the gate um close to the street. That's what my understanding was. >> The man who called to report the incident provided a statement. Both assisting the police and ensuring the child's safety. >> All right, sir. My name's Officer Audrey with the West Palm Beach Police Department, which is going to be a case of child neglect. Do you swear the testimony you're about to provide is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? >> Yes. >> So, you see the kid walking on executive when you come back to the gas station, you bring them over to try and see if you find somebody, a parent or somebody nearby. You don't find anybody. The kid walks you up to the apartment, which is apartment upstairs. Door's cracked open. You bang on the door real loud, nobody answers. Yell inside, "Hello, hello." Nobody answers. You come back downstairs, right? Obviously, you knock on your neighbor's door since they had Ring cameras while you're down here trying to find somebody cuz the kid kept pointing you in that direction for a car. Lady shows up from this side of the street, calls the kid's name, >> came and grabbed the kids and >> she said to you, you told her obviously that you had called the cops already. >> I called and I called you guys back and said, "Don't come." I told her unfortunately they even if I called and said don't come here. I still going to show up. >> Okay. It is now 2:48 a.m. Is there anything else you want to tell me in regards to what happened today or any questions you have for me? >> No man nothing honestly. I just honestly made myself I could probably whoop that person. I would have that's all I can >> I appreciate I myself. >> It is now 2:40 a.m. that I was going to end your statement. Thank you. I appreciate you. >> Then it was the mother's turn but her unclear answers did not satisfy the officers. The child had been left unattended for hours, demonstrating concerning situation that put children's well-being at risk. >> I was told the other officer read you Miranda. Do you want me to reread it? >> Okay. So, you have a full understanding of your right. Okay. >> Can you tell me what happened tonight? >> Uh, I was supposed to go somewhere and my close friend was supposed to come watching the baby, but I just noticed that he was by himself. I trusted someone else to watch him. >> Okay. So, you said you were supposed to go somewhere. Did you go somewhere or did you stay here? >> No, I went somewhere. >> Okay. About what time did you leave? To be honest, I don't have the exact time. I really don't remember. But it was at night. Like it was recently. >> I'm I'm sorry. What did you say? >> It was recently. It was at night. >> Was it dark out? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Now, you said your friend that you trust, you asked them to come over watch your son. >> Yes. >> Okay. Did they ever show up? Were they here? >> Uh, they were supposed to be here supposedly. That's what they said and they were here. >> But did you ever see them in the apartment before you left? >> I rather not answer that question. I'm sorry. >> You text your friend. You ask her, "Hey, can you watch my son? I want to go to out tonight." Uh, not out yet. >> She agrees to >> Yes. >> Okay. Did you guys plan on like a time her being here or you leaving? >> Not really. >> Uh, was there any sort of agreement of how did the conversation go of her watching the child? >> Uh, it was in person. >> So, it was not over text. So, you just mentioned it one day and was like, "Hey, do you mind watching them?" >> How long ago was that conversation? >> How long? Sorry. >> How long ago was that conversation? >> It was today in the morning. >> So, you guys had this conversation. You intended for her to be here to watch your son. Yeah. >> You then left and went to dinner and he was by himself. >> Supposedly she was outside already when I was already leaving. >> Okay. Did you see her or her vehicle outside? >> Uh I didn't. >> So you go out to dinner, you come back. What happens then? >> He was outside. >> Okay. Where was he outside? >> By the stairs. >> This building? Another building. Was he with anyone at that point? >> Uh with the neighbors. >> What did you do when you saw him outside? >> Just grabbed my son and came upstairs. >> Do you mind setting him down for me? >> My brother? >> Yes, ma'am. Based on what you told me, you left him unattended at the house. >> Due to the severity, police had to gather information from multiple sources. >> Let me just run right back through this real quick. Just make sure I got all the facts right. What you told me you were at work. You got ring notification on your phone. You looked at it. You saw this kid running around running in front of your apartment, which was at 12:49 a.m. You arrive home at 2:00 a.m. from work. When you arrive, you see the group of people here with the kid that you witnessed on the phone. So you asked them what's going on and they were trying to find out where this kid lives. Yes. Okay. Cuz he was lost obviously. Kid walks you guys upstairs to the third floor apartment. The door was open. The guy knock had knocked on the door. May try to make contact with somebody inside. Nobody came to the door. You guys come back downstairs. The other gentleman, he calls the police, right? Um while you guys are waiting for the police, a Spanish lady, light-skinned, long curly hair, wearing jeans comes up to you guys say, "Hey, my sister was supposed to be watching us her son." And then she ends up taking the kids back upstairs to the apartment. Is there anything else you want to add? >> No. Okay. It is now 2:56 in the morning. That ends your statement. Thank you, sir. >> Once the full statements were given, the mother faced legal responsibility. >> It's going to be a 15. We're going to have you call her mother to come pick the kid up. Okay. So, I'm going to put her in the back of the car. >> No, you never give me your mom's phone. >> Sergeant B and texted it to you. >> Yeah, I get. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> Um, if she doesn't answer, can I call her? >> We'll we'll make sure that we attempt everything to get in contact with her. It's going to be the back car. Just do me a favor. Set the water on the hood of the car. Go ahead and put your hands behind your back. If you put them together like a crane, they'll go on a little easier. All right. Do you have any weapons on you that I should be concerned about? Have you spread your hands a little bit? Are these like stretchy ones or they clut or they got to come off? >> Yeah. If you go to property, bag, I'm going to let her take them off. >> I have to take all my jewelry off. >> All of them. >> Listen, ma'am. We're all on camera. Is this your apartment? >> Yes. >> Okay. Whatever you don't need, I highly advise just leave it here. We can put it somewhere the top of the counter for what we care. >> Like all of this? Yeah. You can go if you give us permission to >> it's all on camera. So, you're going to see it. It's going to go on your counter. >> The one that can stand in is this one right here. >> Can you get a hold of my mom? >> She didn't answer. >> Can I Can we call up on my phone? Cuz she's going to ask. >> We will in a minute. Let's just get everything off. >> This is probably pretty easy to take off. >> You should have nothing else on you, right? >> No. >> You're going to have to wait like 10 minutes. So, here's what I'll do. Put your handcuffs. I'll take you to the station. I'll type everything. You can use the bathroom there. >> So, we got all the property. Any earrings? >> No. >> No. >> You're going to give us permission to call your mother off of your phone? >> Yes. Please. >> The Can you call me M on speaker? What was your mom's name? >> Okay. Is there someone else that we can call? >> Yes. My my stepdad. Her husband. >> Can you call him? I'm I'm going to be honest with you. We need to try to get someone here quick because uh really can't get a hold of them in a timely fashion. We got to call these and they going to have to take him. >> Want to give this back to Allan. I'm going to keep trying. I'm going see what we can do. Okay. >> We're trying to contact the mother, the 15 father or mother to come take the child, but we're not getting any luck. Can you 65 an address? Open me a 17. More than like it's going to repeat it. Oh, please. I'll wake him up. >> Police contacted family members immediately, but before they arrived, the child needed care. Officers took on this duty attentively. >> Okay, wait for us. >> So, we can show you. You see this light? >> Where's mom? >> She's at the police station. I'm going to help you. >> Can I pick you up? Is that okay? It's just easier to go down the stairs cuz you have short legs. >> Just hang on before I leave. It's going to be sunrise. It's It's got to be sunrise. >> What's up, buddy? >> Hi. >> Look at this. You want to ride in this big seat? >> What do we do now? Seat belt. Do you wear your seat belt? Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Here you go. You're such a big boy. I'm going to go for a ride. I I'm going to drive. Okay. I'll see you in 5 minutes. >> Here we go. Here we are. >> Wow. >> Hey. So, you dropped one car. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. It's McQueen. There he is. Let me unbuckle your seat belt here. I'll help you get down. You're such a big boy. You did very good. Okay. Can I carry you? Okay. What do you want to do? You want to go inside? >> Yeah. >> You want to see my friend? Have you ever been here before? >> Yeah. >> You did? >> Shortly after they successfully connected with the person who would take care of the child. >> He left his phone on an Uber lift and we tried getting in contact with her several times, a couple times, and she just won't answer the phone. She blocked my phone number. Like I said, like he left his phone in her car and she just won't respond. >> When will your friend be able to call us back? >> I'll call him right now and let him know that you guys called him back. It's just a little iffy just because, you know, he's home and it's the lift was ordered through my phone, so it's kind of like a three-way call. You know what I mean? So, it's kind of a little iffy, but I'll call him right now and I'll let him know that you gave us that you gave me a call. >> Listen, uh lost lost property. So, we we typically just document the incident. Okay. Do you know like a make or model? >> Yeah. So, it's a it's an iPhone. It's a newer model. It's white. Uh we did try and get in contact with her. We did try and call her several times. We called her and the first time she was just very like she was kind of like standoffish. Like she just didn't want to talk to us. Like she was kind of disrespectful. He was very respectful on the phone. He told her that he'll pay her whatever price. it doesn't matter because I guess on Lift it's a $20 fee or something like that for a store or um a lost item for her to come back and she was just like not having it. She was going back and forth on the phone that she was not going to come back and all this back and forth. But like I said, I'll have him give you a call so then he can give you more details on it. >> When will be >> like literally right now? Like as soon as I get off the phone, I'm going to call him. He's up right now so he'll he'll take care of it. >> I'll try giving him a call. The caregiver quickly arrived at the station to pick up the child. >> Yeah, man. We're just going to have a conversation, bro. This is your good address. >> This my actual not getting ahead of ourselves here cuz I got to make phone calls probably while you talk to >> Is this where you're going to be and the baby's going to be at? >> This This is where >> I got to call DCF and let them know cuz they're going to come out and check them out. >> The mother faced charges of child lacked with great bodily. Under Florida law, she could face up to 15 years in prison and fines up to $10,000. Children cannot choose their living environment. Adults are their primary protectors. Even a brief lapse in care can have lasting effects. And importantly, community vigilance can help safeguard a young life. Finally, these stories give us a powerful lesson. Love is not just in words, but in responsible actions every day. Children are delicate and need care. And even a brief lapse in attention can have lasting effects. 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