Oh gosh, you got cut on a piece of this glass. >> Can you give it? Okay. Can you hold the baby then? Here. I don't I don't No smoke. I don't I don't >> You're being held on 100,000 cash. >> Nobody ain't got no mark on us. >> Family conflicts often begin as something deeply private until they are no longer contained within the household. >> What do you do? What do you >> posture? Where do you posture? can't really >> really beat me and I'm up. >> I'm not doing nothing wrong to you. That's all. That's why I'm crying right now. >> This video looks at the delicate line between handling matters at home and taking responsibility under the law. When emotions exceed their limits, the line between family and confrontation can disappear in an instant. >> I walked up to her me. I walked up again. Don't me. She walked me again. Boom. I got to go turn her up. >> On September 2nd, 2024, Ohio police were dispatched to an apartment after receiving a report of a dispute between a mother and a grandmother while young children were present. Upon arrival, officers found both individuals visibly tense and continuing to argue, each making accusations against the other. Look what she just did and beat your ass. And yes, I do want to press charge. It's on camera. >> You just bit me. >> It's on camera. I'm going to beat your ass. >> Hey, relax. >> I'm going to press charge on her. >> Walk over there. Talk to her. >> I'm going to press charge on her. >> Yeah. What happened? >> You can relax my granddaughter. >> I'll stand to get out of my house. >> You see, she did this. >> She threw stuff. She broke glass and this her door pushed her away. That's when she grabbed my hair for a second. >> That's when she grabbed my hair. I want to press charges on her. Can >> we step outside and talk? >> It's on camera. >> It's on camera. >> It's on camera. >> Ma'am, can we step outside and talk? >> Hold on. Can I get my other phone? Do you see this? I'm going to press charges here. >> Can I get my other phone so I can get the camera? Where's it at? You're going to jail. Stop. No, you girls. Why you lie so much? Look at my swing. Try that. >> Walk outside. >> Walk outside. >> She's trying to act hard. >> Walk away. >> I'm trying to get my >> ma'am. Ma'am, over here. >> She talking me? Yeah. Bloody my face. >> Okay, you got to talk to me and tell me what happened. >> I'm sorry, >> cuz I walked up to my mom. >> That's your mom? >> We arguing [ __ ] >> Hey, take a deep breath. Let's just take a deep breath for a second. Okay, take a seat. Take a deep breath. Take a seat. >> Relax. Why? I'm press charges on you. When Yani was breaking your windows, whooping your evil over your ass, a grown ass man. You did not press. Come on. None of that. You ready to get to the I don't give a >> I'm going to fight for mine. >> Okay, take a seat. Relax. Take a seat. Is your finger okay? >> I don't know. >> Let me see. >> Really? >> Really? They mean I'm up in her [ __ ] What are you talking about? >> Take a seat. the she my hair [ __ ] >> What's your name? >> Terra. >> And she's the I want her out of my house. >> Okay. >> I want I want to press charges. >> She's going to jail. >> All right. Now that she's out there. All right. >> Hi. >> Hi. >> Hi. I'm officer both at acting police department. Okay. Can I go ahead and get your >> That girl psychotic. She's had an attitude since this morning. >> Okay. >> She's a mental patient. Yes. I bet her finger. She was grabbing my head. >> Okay. >> And and and around and breaking everything in my house. She came up and she me. >> Okay. >> And I push right there at the front door. You can ask the 5-year-old. Okay. >> She's not going to make up a lie. I was definitely going to press charges. I'm over this. >> Okay. What's >> I'm start trying to help her homeless ass. >> Oh my. I swear to God to be >> No. Relax. We're not >> like I never fight you like that before. I would really tear your down. >> Okay, you're about to get arrested. Sit down. You can't make threats like that. Sit down. >> You thought you was You snatched off my wig, made my bloody on your face. What you talking about? I don't play none of that. Yes, I did. Break that in her living room. >> Yes, I did. Throw her trash can. She should never I don't of that. >> I tore your up. What? >> You got a phone up. >> Now all three of your kids whipped your ass. >> This just me, bro. Even after police arrived, the mother remained defensive and insisted her own mother had started the situation. >> Do you need EMS? >> Um, I don't know. Oh my god. >> You called. >> Talk to me. Stop listening to her. Do you need EMS? Yes or no? >> No. Okay. Tell me what happened. >> Talk about I made my fist bloody over your face. What are you talking about? I really do this. >> Tell me what happened. How' this all start? >> Oh, I set my daughter down by her arm. I took her by her arm and set her down. Why did you snatching her around when nobody snatched her? If I snatched, she would have been crying. Set her down, told her to sit. She didn't get to talk or whatever. She like, "You owe me almost $1,000." I'm like, "Okay, back. Boom. Give me my rent money. You can take the rest." I'm not tripping about none of that. She get to talk. I walked up to her. She told you you're not about to keep calling that. I don't care whose house this is. You're mad looking for my purse that was missing. >> Okay. Then when I walked up to her, she's still talking. I ain't put my hands on her. That's my mom. I don't I didn't put my hands on her. I never fought my mom again. I never f my mom like this. >> This is my first time I ever fight my mom. She I walked up to her me. I walked up again. Don't me. She walked me again. Boom. I got to tear her ass. >> What do you mean tearing her ass? >> Got to turn 684. I got to fighting her and then when I got to up her straight in her face, she took my finger and bit me. >> This really bit me. But you see I was blood on my knuckles. I don't care about none of that. >> Mhm. >> It bit me. >> Okay. >> You're a animal. >> Why do you think pissed you? >> Because you said I wasn't going to go over here. I'm not about to hit you. What do I need to hit you for? >> No. I just moved into my apartment today. These your kids right here. >> Hey, can we get another kid? >> No, that's my uh niece. >> Am I all you did was pull a hitch. Look at your face. What are you talking about? >> Do you have video of any of this? >> No. She swears on camera. I want to press charges. You want my daughter took away press charges and I go to jail? I'm not I'm fight. >> My daughter is the baby that's in there. >> Okay. Like and then why would I fight you when my daughter's here? >> What? But no, you're not about to Oh, >> okay. This is your mom's house. >> In a second, I'm going to go talk to your mom and my partner will come out here. Okay, >> I'll push I push you. I walked up on you like >> relax. Just ignore that she exists right now. Can you do that for me? My finger burns so bad. >> Again, just making sure you don't need EMS, right? >> I don't know. I ain't never got bit before. >> They're probably not going to do much for you. I'm going to be honest. Probably just going to look at it and at best they're going to say you need to go put a band-aid on it or something. >> Meanwhile, the grandmother said her daughter was under significant emotional pressure and sometimes struggled to regulate her reactions. Their accounts differ, but both acknowledged that a physical confrontation took place. And you said she does have mental problems. >> Yes. >> Okay. Did she see somebody for that? >> Yes. Did she take her medicine? No. She arrested smoke. >> Okay. When was the last time she >> Oh, I don't know that her house flooded. That's my daughter house flood. The police has been out here multiple times for her. >> Okay. >> She's disrespectful as hell. She started calling. That's when I first called y'all. And I'm like, you're mad because I said something to you cuz she was snatching the baby around. And I'm like, what are you snatch her around for and yelling at her? Stop doing that. It's on camera. I said, stop doing that. She's a baby. Feed her lunch, then make her tired out so she can go lay down. You want to go run and go smoke a blunt and all that kind of dumb instead of taking care of your baby. She's supposed to be washing the baby's hair. And I'm like, you know, okay, >> feed her loud. She eat when she wake up. Lay down, you know, and all that kind of stuff. It's on camera. >> Okay. >> Then I'm like, Terara, stop doing that. Shut trying to stroll in front of my niece on the phone. I'm not dealing with that. >> Okay. >> I just came from urgent care. >> Okay. >> I got a heart problem. My legs been swelling up. I'm not doing it. >> Okay. Okay. Well, if you got heart problem, can we >> She attacked. Can >> you take a deep breath real quick? Just take a deep breath. >> So, like I said, my partner's talking to her outside. Okay. >> I want her. >> So, this charges. >> Okay. So, why did it all start? It was all because >> she is a manic. She's nuts. >> Okay. Okay. >> She's literally like Jackal and Hyde. >> Okay. >> Nothing happened. I took her to the place where she was supposed to pick up her keys for another apartment. >> Okay. Soon as we get in the house, she starts yelling at the baby, going off, snatching the baby around. It's on camera. You sitting there telling the baby to sit down. She's one. Why does she have to sit down? What is she doing? >> Okay, >> she's not doing nothing. Yelling at my I have custody of my granddaughter. Yelling at her. Get away from her. Leave her. And she went up and trying to sit with the baby cuz you sitting there yelling, smacking the baby down, dancing the baby, trying to put her shoes on. Smack the baby. And I'm like, what the doing that for? cuz you she won't um ball her. Baby's bald heated up when you putting these shoes on. So they ain't realize she shut the then she gets on the phone by niece trying to put on this big performance. I can't find my purse. Am I purse this? Am I a purse that here's going to steal your purse? You need money from me. What the What do I You know, you nervous insinuating that somebody in here took your purse. >> Okay. >> And kept like start slamming stuff. I said, "Terra, stop slamming stuff from my house." Hey sis, can we >> until I uh find my purse and it's that talking about something? You must be smoking or some mess like that. I don't talk like that in front of them. I don't do it. I just pick stuff. >> Okay. >> She's not going to do it in my house. >> Then I went in there cuz she started throwing stuff. >> She broke my thing where I keep my um >> remotes in. So then I when I went in there I said I'm telling them that you in here breaking my stuff. Then I don't care. Let him see this. Start throwing trash cans stuff around everywhere damaging my belongings. >> Okay. >> So then she stand by the door, punch you. I said I'm about to call. That's when she start up against me and then that's when she start attacking me. You're more than w I will give you the to pull her to the side. She's I just said she's five. She just turned six. You're more than welcome to take her alone and ask her what happened. We are peaceful. >> It's rain. And the only reason why they've been in my house cuz her house flooded. And so I'm trying to help her be a mom and help her. But you're not going to do that in my house with my grandkids and stuff like that because they don't she don't see this kind of stuff and I don't want this baby this kind of stuff and it's not right. Not going to be in here doing it. And yes, I'm going to press charges over here. >> Swap. >> I'm done. I'm tired of helping her. I'm trying to help her. >> You don't try to help me. You kept it. You complained about everything. >> Stop. Relax. >> You're my mom, but don't really want to help me. >> No, just hang out in here for a second. >> I want to help you. You're >> welcome. Watch her. Don't want to leave. >> The situation did not remain between the two adults. The children in the home were also affected as things escalated beyond control. As a result, it became more than a family disagreement and raised concerns about the children's well-being. I'm done. >> Hi, ma'am. Can you tell me what happened? >> She had an attitude since this morning. >> Okay. >> She's been here off and on because her apartment flooded. >> Okay. >> So, me trying to be a mom even though she's mentally totally unstable. >> Me trying to be a mom trying to help her out. She had this morning getting smart with everybody, you know, yelling at princess, yelling at the baby, just going off acting a complete damn fool. So, I I was on my way to urgent care. I have a heart problem. Mhm. >> I got fluid all over my body to make my up and break out and all this other kind of stuff. I had to go there. They want me to go to the emergency, but instead I brought them back here so I can take my and stuff like that. >> Soon as we get in the house, she just start flipping out. She's yelling at the baby. >> Get up here. You about to take a nap. I said, "What did she do?" >> And I was like, "She's a baby." I said, "Well, if you going to make her take a nap, at least feed her lunch." And and that's all I did. I have the camp right there as you see. >> I'm like, "See, at least feed her lunch." And I was like, um, she didn't do anything. That's why you make that. She been up since 7. >> I fed her breakfast. So if she been up since 7. Why you ain't come down and feed her breakfast? I fed her when we got to bed like 9:00. And but that's besides the point. She's sitting there yelling at her. She came downstairs to do something. Then all I hear is get the in that bed. It's a one-year-old. >> Why would you talk to a baby like that? And I was like, Terra, we're not doing that in here. You're yelling at this baby. You sitting there doing all this unnecessary stuff for no reason. The baby didn't do anything. Then she brings it down here. She was putting the baby shoes on. You know how babies ball their feet up to put their shoes on? >> Then all I hear I stand up washing out the dishes. I was like, "What did you hear for?" And I was like, "Babies do that when they you putting their shoes on." >> It was just that you don't know. You don't. I'm sorry. You just don't I don't you know I don't tolerate that kind of stuff. So I didn't I was like, "You don't do that." Then set it right there. Sit down. And I was like, "Why does she need to sit down?" And I was like, "She's not doing anything." I thought she's a baby. Leave her alone. My granddaughter have I had her since she was four months. Um she came in here was trying to play with her. >> Get away from her. Shut up. I said, "Terra, just get out of my house." Then she started walking around and somebody took my purse. She got her phone. My niece trying to show out. Go ahead. >> Somebody got my phone and you know all this nonsense. And I was like, "If you're trying to see what we have your phone, who take your I mean your purse. Who was in your purse? You had your purse. You know what I mean? Like you need stuff for me and money for me. I What would I take your purse for? I gave you that purse. Okay. >> And so, so then she's sitting there doing all this and then that's the first time I called y'all cuz I'm like she start call for no reason. Terra, like I said, it's on camera. I don't have no reason to lie. When the baby's here and she ain't here, we're peaceful. Everybody gets along. It's no problem. So, >> she starts slamming stuff. I said, "Terra, stop slamming stuff in my house. Slamming nothing until I find that's why I call get her out of my house." So, then they go then she's like upstairs in my room. I don't know what she did in my room. So, I already been in your room. I said, "I'll go in my room." I had a video in your room. I said, "You better not start doing throwing something around our room." >> So damn, she comes outside. I said, "No, you won't." And I was like, "Let me quit engaging with you. I'm by the front door cuz I, you know, so I can open it for when y'all come." She started walking up on me and was like, "Your ass trying to show out in front of my niece on the phone." >> And so I was like, I moved her back. She was like bumping up against me and I said, "Stop pushing me." >> Mhm. And then officer she just grabbed my hair and start attacking and that's right before y'all came and that's when I dial 911 on my phone but I don't even know where my phone at now but yeah >> huh >> any >> yeah she do you see this is my real hair >> I understand like >> my nose I mean I don't my what she did yes I'm just saying marks or anything like that >> here it feel like a little right here I don't know >> okay >> but I can feel it >> does that camera catch anything >> um that's what I'm trying to find my other phone it was charging. She took an off charge. >> Okay. Definitely want to press charges on her. >> What happened to her getting bit? >> She was grabbing me. >> Mhm. >> Yeah. Bit her finger to try to get her off of me. >> Okay. >> And she's like, she's biting me. She on the phone talking this. You sitting there got me by my hair, bit me over, and I'm trying to get you off of me. >> Okay. Well, let's go ahead. >> And you sitting there trying to in my face. I'm not just going to hold off and bite her. >> I want to see the camera footage if we have it. Okay. >> That's the most important thing right now. You have any cameras in here? >> No, I don't. >> Did the fight happen in here or in there? And here right in front of this door. >> So it's not gonna be on camera no matter what. >> I don't know. It's probably the sound >> that the you know princess door and like and she like >> Oh god. Oh god. Oh god. Oh god. No. No. No. No. No. No. Oh god. >> Oh god. She was on a piece of this glass. I'll get a bandage. >> Oh my god. >> You okay? >> I don't know. >> I think she'll be all right. It's just a little mess. >> I know. Okay, princess. This is what I want y'all to do. Please, I want you to take her upstairs and go to the toy room now. >> If he want if he needs to talk to you, I'll let him talk to you. Please give me a band-aid. >> Hi. >> Oh, that's a big pile of blood. I got my sele on the glass, too. >> Oh my god. But I but I fixed myself by a >> she wouldn't be never winning. >> From the mother's perspective, she admitted she was emotionally overwhelmed and reacted impulsively but still believed she was not at fault. >> So what's going on today? >> I mean it was my fault. >> Okay. >> Yes, I did. That little thing that was up there under the TV. Yes, I that down. >> Okay. >> Yes, I did. That wasn't her. I could have paid for that. >> Yes, I did. Her trash can over so it's trash all in her kitchen. Yes, I did. I did do that. Yeah. Aquarius. >> Okay. Okay. Which what we arguing about today? >> I woke up in a bad ass mood. >> Yeah. For a while. >> Okay. So, if you woke up in a bad mood, how did you how did you >> I tell her I was trying to go. >> Okay. >> She didn't take me. >> Did she keep doing all that little trying to what is it called? Antagonizing me. Trying to get me to say >> Okay. >> She should have never told me I wasn't going to fight her. >> For real. >> You keep telling me to do something. You keep telling me to do something. Keep saying I'm >> Okay. Okay. So, you woke up in a bad mood and you guys just started arguing because >> No, she told the police when she called the police, she told them I was mad because I snatched my daughter around. She said something. And y'all, I'm pretty sure with that camera, I start arguing with her. I was not I was mad before this. >> I was not mad. I was mad about my purse. That's really what I was mad about my purse. I was mad >> about my money. Like I said, I told her like, "Shut up talking. You said I owe you almost $1,000." Okay, bet. Keep that. I'm cool. I don't none of that. I got a job. >> Okay. >> I don't care. Yes. Call the police. And after she called the police, that's when I walked up on her. She talking about No, I did not. I walked up on you and my chest hit you. I didn't you what? I walked up on her and my chest hit her cuz I was walking fast and I stopped myself. She talking about some Oh, you hitting me? No, I was not. I didn't into you like in the street. Then I wowed out on your face. I don't care about none of that. You're not You're my mom. I don't care. Y broke your window, stole your car, stole your credit cards, maxed out on them multiple times. You ain't press charging now one of them times. You want to see me fail so bad? Okay, cool. Keep it that way. I swear I'm so stupid. A diploma. I graduated early with a 4.0. >> Straight honors classes. College class. Never done. I'mma look crazy. Oh my god. I hope nobody find out I'm ninja cuz going to go viral. They see this [ __ ] >> Can you go in there? I swear to God. I'm about to sp out on y'all. I swear to God, bro. >> And little my daughter. >> Your daughter's okay. All right. Your daughter's okay. >> Just go ahead and take a seat for me. Take my purse. >> Yeah. Well, go ahead and sit right here for me. >> Okay, you get my purse. >> Well, just go ahead and stay right here for me. All right, we'll get it in a minute. >> After reviewing the information, officers decided to take the mother in for further administrative procedures. The decision was based on statements, the level of tension, and observations at the scene. >> All right, can you tell me what happened one more time? >> You fought. >> Huh? >> You fought. >> I know you fought. Who started the fight? >> She did by arguing with you. >> Okay. So, she's arguing with you, then you walk up. >> No, she just walk. >> I'm just trying to figure it out. That's why I asked you to tell me. >> Can you tell me what happened? >> I walked up. My chest hurt. She >> Okay, >> we got to fight. before we was fighting that glass that they getting on there. >> Mhm. >> I slid it off the thing. >> Okay. So, let me just recap here. You walked up, you chest bumped her, she pushed you back, and then swung on it. >> Huh? Got it. >> All right, man. Go ahead and stand up for me. Put your phone down. >> Go ahead and put the phone down. Go ahead and put your hand for me. Back your head. >> Okay. Sorry. Yeah. Do you have anything you want to focus? >> No. All right. Put her first. >> She won. >> What the? Oh my soul. >> Yeah. We're going to be taking two over. tight. >> DeAndre, I call you. >> Oh, that's tight. Which one's tight? >> Do a good search. Which one's tight? >> Take her and put her in the back of the car. >> Okay. >> They still feel okay. >> Ma'am, they still feel okay. >> You okay? All right. I just want to make sure that they're not tight. Okay. So, I went ahead and double locked them. So, not going to tighten up anymore. Okay. All right. Hold on a second. All right. So, now I got I got to search you. Okay. All right. You're positive. There's nothing on you. Okay. All right. All right. I'm just going to search you. Okay. >> 43. >> 43. >> I swear to God. >> 23 is >> Okay. All right. >> I'm sorry. You're requesting another unit. And what is it? The 31. >> When is this happen? Make sure no cars are coming. >> You comfortable with me? Copy. >> Go ahead and go ahead and lean back a little bit. >> Okay. >> 41. >> Okay. >> Affirmative. 41. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> All right. >> I copy. I'll be in. The next steps were explained to the family so temporary child care arrangements could be made and the process remained transparent. >> Yeah. >> Uh so the CSB will be here in about an hour. We can't leave until they get here. Okay. >> Okay. >> Um you can get everything ready >> to go for the baby. Okay. >> They going to take her. >> They might take her for now until they they'll probably have to run back and like run your information stuff and they'll give you a call. >> Oh lord. >> So if you could get everything ready. You mean like take her for oh days or >> hopefully just like hours. So >> um again are you do you want to go down and sign the charges against your daughter? >> You can do it. >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> Since you can't get out of here with her right now. >> Yes. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> So if you could have everything ready by like 2:00. It's like 35 minutes from now. >> Okay. >> Does that sound okay? >> What do I need? Like her diapers and >> whatever. Like just to go bag, you know. Do you have a car seat? Yeah. >> Okay. That kind of stuff would be great. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> Just hang tight and then they'll take all your information. They'll talk to you and then we'll go from there. All right. >> However, the situation became more complicated when the grandmother was unable to assume temporary care of the children due to two pending legal matters. >> Hello. My apology. >> I'm all right. How are you? >> Okay. >> All right. Is grandma here? >> Yeah, she is. Okay. >> So, the reason we didn't give uh authority for grandma to take the kid is two reasons. >> Uh she's got two traffic warrants. >> So, it's super minor. They're for just driving without without a license, >> but you know. >> Does she have a license now? >> I don't know. I can double check. >> Yeah, because otherwise I can't let her drive off. >> Right. So, grandma lives here. This is grandma's house. >> Oh, where's mom live? >> Mom lives over on Tarson Terrace. So, mom's been staying here for the last month. Uh, sounds like mom's house got flooded during all those storms. So, the second reason is that the suspect, mom of the child, actually has a protection order against mom, and she's been violating her own protection order for the last month. So, >> Oh, wait. Who who got the protection order? >> She got the protection order against mom. And so, technically, she shouldn't have come over here and violated her own protection order. Is she still in the car? >> Yeah. >> Is she being arrested? >> Yeah. >> So, they got into an argument. She chest bumped mom and then started mom in the face. >> She >> She chest bumped her grandma. >> Grandma. >> Yeah. And then started grandma in the face. >> Does grandma have >> I'm going to double check when we go back in, but as of when we first talked to her, she didn't have anything. But they both said the same thing. >> The mother was charged with domestic. Under Ohio law, she could face a sentence ranging from 6 to 18 months in prison. Actions taken in moments of anger or emotional distress can still carry serious consequences. It's also a reminder that seeking support, staying calm, and addressing problems early may prevent a family conflict from escalating further. >> Obviously, I can see the black eye. What's that from? When adults are too hesitant to speak up for themselves, sometimes children try to be strong in their place. On August 31st, 2024, police received a call from a father about a Snapchat video his son had received showing the child's mother in a tense situation with her boyfriend. When officers arrived, the mother, despite visible signs, tried to minimize the situation and said she did not want to make a formal report. Let's uh come outside for a second. So, we got a call. Do you live with a guy named seems like your son might have texted somebody that you did that happened today? >> Yeah. That's where obviously I can see where I got that from. Not from today. It was pretty small. Nothing. Is he still here? Where is he? >> Was your girlfriend like your son? >> Which one? I have two that are here. >> Oh, this one. It >> looks like he might have sent a snap at some one of his classmates. Mom and dad are in a fight. This happened today. Yeah. Okay. Well, he's not here. You can >> No, I don't want to say anything. And he has my phone right now, so I don't know where he is. >> Okay. Why would he have your phone? >> Cuz he took my phone. >> Okay. What's his name? What kind of car does he drive? >> He doesn't drive. >> What? He walk away? >> Yep. >> And he lives here with you full time. >> He stays here occasionally. >> He stays here occasionally. Was he boyfriend, too? You mind if I talk to your son? He texted somebody. >> I don't know why he text anybody. >> Do you mind if I talk? While the adults chose silence, the child was the one who spoke about what had taken place. >> Come downstairs, please. >> Come downstairs, please. >> Okay. Stay at the top of stairs. I have to talk to you real quick. I just want to talk to you about what's going on. All right. What's going on, man? Text your mom's >> today or yesterday or today? What time? A little bit ago. Okay. What happened? >> You saw her. What did he do? What do you >> Where did he in the face? You saw it. Okay. How many times you think? >> No. >> Couple times. Is that why her eyes all swollen? >> Did you say anything to him? Is this a usual thing? Yeah. What happened? Where did he go? >> I don't know. He left the house. >> He left the house. They were just arguing about cheating. >> Yeah, but I have his location cuz he has my house. >> Oh, you did? Oh, perfect. You mind if I see that? >> You're right. >> Yeah, he's right there. >> Can I just see that real quick? Sorry. What does he look like? >> He's white and he has long hair and a ponytail. >> He's white. >> Yeah. And he has blue jeans. >> How old is you think? >> He's 38, I think. >> And where did this happen? Downstairs or up here? in in their room. >> In their room. >> Yeah. >> Even as the situation became clearer, the mother was still hesitant to acknowledge it. She declined help for many reasons. Pressure, fear of losing support, worrying about making life harder for her child or hoping her boyfriend might change. Your son saw the whole thing. But I can tell on your eye a couple times. Is that true? You can talk to us. >> I don't have nothing to say. Well, what I'm going to do, I'm going to take some pictures of your eye. Okay. Mhm. >> Listen, your son told us what happened. He's very scared up there. You You don't want to subject your, you know, your son to this. I I get maybe, you know, this is your boyfriend and stuff like that, but he can't text him if he's doing this stuff to you. You know what I mean? If your son's this scared texting somebody else like, "Please, you know, help my mother." He doesn't want to see you go through that. Can you work with us? We're going to get you a protective order, stuff like that. I don't need it. >> You don't need it. Okay. Well, I'm going to go grab some paperwork and I'm going to ask you some questions. Okay. If you don't want to answer, that's on you. I'm going to try and give you some help. Okay. I'm just going to answer some questions. You don't have to answer. Has ever used a weapon or threaten a weapon against you? No. >> Have you ever threatened to your children? >> No. >> Do you have a child that you know isn't his? >> None of my kids are his. Does he follow you or leave you threatening messages? >> So, these are all numbers that are support services for Okay, you can use any of these numbers. We don't want to be in this situation. I understand. You know, you might how long you've been with this guy? >> 2 years. You might have a good life here, but this is not a good life for your your child. If you know he sees um can I can tell those are fresh. So, if we do find him, he is going to be arrested. going to think I go hard. >> No, he's not. >> Yeah, he is. He's going to think I go hard. >> I can explain to him what happened. Trust me. So, what's going to happen? You're going to have a protective order. He's not going to be allowed to come here. >> Does he have a key here? >> He's not going to be allowed to come here. If he comes back here, and I'm going to explain this to your son, too. You call us. We will arrest him right now. >> All his stuff is here. So, he has to come here and get his stuff and he has nowhere to go. >> That'll be after court and they decide whether he gets a one time visit back. I'm not >> He doesn't have anywhere to go. He will be arrested if he comes back here. Okay? Don't make any contact with him. >> I need my phone from you. >> I understand that. If we catch him, we will get your phone for you. But you deserve better than this. Your son deserves better than this. You don't need to be treated like this. Okay? So, I'm going to leave you with these numbers. Okay? >> That's your case at the bottom. >> Does he know you were there? Obviously, >> can you lock these doors? >> I'm going to lock my doors cuz like I said, he's going to come here and think I >> So then what you do if he comes here, you call us. We are right around the corner. >> I can't I don't have a phone. >> Okay. Your son has a phone. >> Your kids phone doesn't work. >> Ponytail blue jeans. >> Even if they don't have service, we'll call 911. Okay. You call us, we will come out here and we will grab him. We won't be able to do anything. You don't want, God forbid, he goes near your kid or something like that. You know what I mean? I think that would probably be your best bet. >> And we could go talk to work and let them know. >> If you want us to go talk to work, I can go explain to them what's going on. You know, not fair to you to go be put out in the public like that. Especially you would do injuries on your face. You sure you don't want to see anybody medical attention? Nothing like that. You lock your doors. If anything happens, I know >> you're going to think I call the cops. So that's what you guys don't understand. He's going to think I >> We will explain it to him. >> Yeah. And then you explain to him that my son call somebody on Snapchat and somebody called the cops, it's going to come back on me. >> We won't name any names. We're going to tell we can say a neighbor called. We're going to completely leave your name out of the report and your son's name and he's going to go to court and he's going to have to deal with this. There will be a protective order in place. Do you mind if I go to your son? >> Hey buddy, question for you. Did your phone call? >> A safety plan was quickly arranged to help protect the mother and her children in case the boyfriend returned. >> Hey buddy, question for you. Does your phone call anything? No. Could you just do me a favor? Could you just go to like your your phone thing? Just dial 911 and just see if it goes through 911. >> Hi, how you doing? This is officer at the Middletown Police. I was just doing a test call for this party just to see if their phone would go through to 911. I'm sorry about that. >> Oh, no worries. >> Thank you. Okay. If he comes back here, we're we're going to lock all your doors. Your mom's going to stay here with you. If he comes back here, starts banging on door, you call 911. You tell them where you are, your address, and that you need help. Okay. You're going to be all right, buddy. >> Mhm. >> Anything else happens, give us a call. Okay, buddy. You did a good job. >> Make sure you kid to >> Okay. >> You got his involved? >> Yeah. >> Good. >> Good. Was it his brother? Uh, no. That's it. It was her boyfriend. Oh, her boyfriend. Yeah. Does she want to get a steak or anything? >> No, she's not. >> Uh, she's scared, but she's she's not she doesn't want to go. >> We do everything before we get out of here. So, we don't know where he's at. >> So, he has him tracking on Snapchat down by Melton Madness on the north end. >> You want to just get one more updated location on Snapchat and then uh be good. My man, you got his location on Snapchat? Having hot chicken. Is that where you're showing him? Lanch cheese Vietnamese 195 to the units on Main Street. He's uh hanging across from Salvation Army near Lanch Cheese Vietnamese. And you saw the whole thing. You know what started it? I know the other officer probably asked you these questions already, but >> he accused her of cheating. >> He accused her of cheating. >> She kept denying it and then he kept it. >> Okay. Do you know how many times? >> Did he wear glasses? Sometimes. >> Sometimes. But what was she saying when this was happening? Do you remember? >> She she kept on telling him to get out. >> To get off. Get off and get out. And where did this happen? In the living room. The kitchen. >> Yeah. >> Living room. And where were you for that? >> Up here. >> All right. Well, we were looking for him. We already explained to mom that if he comes back here, he doesn't have a key. So, he can't get in. Obviously, do not let him in. If he comes back, you're just going to give us a call. Sorry you had to see that. I'm sorry you're dealing with that, but we're going to do our best to help your mom. Okay. All right, man. Thank you. Do you really want to be with someone like this? I know you don't. So, we will get him and we will get him out of your life. Your kid's up there crying. I know you're going to go up there and you're going to go help him after this. He doesn't want to see his mom go through this and we don't want to see you after this. Let us help you. If he comes back here, your son's phone does work to 911. We try. Just keep the doors locked, please. And we will come grab him. Hello. >> Your oldest son? >> Yeah. >> Okay. He's got a phone too to call just in case. >> Okay. Well, we're going to be looking for him and have blue jeans. Does he like have a full ponytail or just like the back? >> Well, he has really long hair. He should be so his ponytail. >> At the same time, officers used location information from Snapchat to determine where the man was. He was found in a public area and brought in for conversation and clarification without resistance. >> Okay. >> I got to talk to you for a second, boss. You're right. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. First issue is you can't be drinking. >> Oh, all right. >> I have a bag anyways. I'm sorry, boss. >> No problem. >> Okay. >> So, just put that down for me. Okay. >> Okay. >> The next thing I need you to do is just turn stand up, turn around, and face away from me. Okay. >> Really? >> Yeah. Put your phone down. Put in your pocket. >> All right. Just put your hands behind your back. Okay. You're just being detained. Okay. >> Okay. >> No problem. Go ahead. >> We'll talk about it in a minute. Okay. >> Okay. >> Like I said, you're just detained. Okay. >> All right. No problem, boss. >> You got ID on you somewhere? >> Yeah. Where is my pocket? Right here on the right. >> All right. You got any weapons or anything on you? >> No, not at all, boss. Not at all. >> Okay. I appreciate you, man. >> My ID's expired, but not at all. Okay. >> I'm just going to patch you down for a while. Okay. Just face this this door for me. Is this uh your stuff? >> Yeah, that's my phone. Is this your wallet? Well, yeah. I was thinking >> Well, that's my wallet. My phone. >> All right. So, obviously not going to go over. I don't know the details, but I'm just letting you know you're under arrest. So, for what? >> Again, I don't know the details. I was sent out to look for you. I saw you sitting. >> Under arrest for what, >> the investigating officer will talk to you. Okay. >> Yeah, but you're telling me I'm under arrest for what? No, >> like I said, you're under arrest. Okay, I'm trying to be as fair with you as possible. >> Are you kidding me, boss? >> I'm not kidding you. So, we're going to walk. >> Oh my god, man. Are you kidding me, boss? >> Not kidding. >> You're not kidding me. Come on, man. Why? You have to tell me why, though. >> Yeah. So, we'll read you your rights and you'll be told what to be in charge with. Okay. >> Oh my god. >> So, I just got to search you. Okay. Is there anything that's going to poke me? Not at all. >> I'm going to take your glasses off just so they don't break. All right. >> Are you kidding me? I'm under arrest for what? >> Oh, yeah. I got more money in my pocket pocket as well. >> All right, I'll grab that. >> For what? >> We'll explain everything. You like I said, boss, like three times. All right, we're not going to go over it out here. >> Yeah, I got some more cash. >> All right, I got you. >> Yeah. >> All right, just take a seat for me. >> I can't even get through. >> You can get the Yes. Oh, like I'm like what? >> Fancy new seat. >> What am I getting arrested for, boss? >> Like I said, I'm I'm not even assigned to the call. >> I hear you. >> We came out to find you. And lo and behold, there you >> Yeah, we'll talk about it. All right. >> Damn, man. >> At this point, the mother began to feel more at ease and was willing to share more, including concerns that her boyfriend may have been using substances that can affect behavior and judgment. >> So, we just got we got him. He's going to be arrested and he will be sitting in jail until he goes to court too. So if he does somehow have somebody come and make bond, he will be notified. He still will need the >> I'll get your phone for you. What kind of phone is that? >> The Samsung Galaxy that has a blue case on it. >> Is he going to say that he pays for it and all that stuff? >> Pay my bill. My mom pays my bill. >> Okay. I'll get a battery though. Did he take it? >> He took it when I went into the shower. >> Okay. So they found it. They grabbed it. >> Yeah. We so we just got to get our phone back and took our phone. >> Okay. So, he's he's not going to be allowed to come back here at least until he goes to court on Tuesday. So, if by some miracle he bonds out and he comes back for Tuesday, you need to call us. Okay. And obviously, we're going to work on getting it home. If we find it on him and he has it, we will absolutely bring it back to you. Okay. Who was this? >> Because I got in the Uber yesterday with a coworker and I told him about to work. Apparently, I liked him, but he's been drinking since 3:00 in the morning, escaping my home. He already had a sixpack. So, from 3:00 to like 6:00 and then he went back to the package store at 8:00 and got another sixack and came home. Go spend time with your sons, okay? They're scared for you. Show them that you're going to be all right. >> Any questions or anything else, you can always give us a call, too. We'll talk >> and if he gets released, we we will call you. >> All right. Best of luck. All right. Make sure you lock this. Although cooperative, the man seemed confused about being taken in and was informed about the bond process. Family conflicts can affect more than emotions. They can also bring significant financial pressure. >> At least you were nice. >> I'm nice to people until they give me reason. >> He even explain to me. >> Who's that? >> The other officer. It's unbelievable. I've been out of jail for 3 years. I've been so good. I've been working. I've been doing everything I had to do, man. I've been taking care of my daughter. >> Are you Hispanic? >> Yes, sir. Fine. >> You born in the United States? >> Yes, sir. >> What's your phone number? >> I don't have a phone. >> Best way to contact you? >> I don't have a phone. >> No. >> I'm sorry. >> I'm about to buy the phone and live where I'm at today. I'm told my wife share the phone. >> What's your nationality? >> I know you think I'm white. No, I asked if you were Hispanic for a reason. I'm >> human. I'm human. So, >> you don't have to put anything. >> Can you just put human? >> I can't. It won't let me type it in. >> So, just put white Hispanic. >> I I put Hispanic. >> White Hispanic. >> No. Nationality will be like Puerto Rican, Dominican, but I don't get accepted by none. >> I've been doing this job long enough to know that. That doesn't mean anything. >> I don't get accepted by it. >> All right. So, I got to read your rights and I'll get your charges. So, you're being charged with Okay. >> Are you kidding me right now, sir? >> Like I said, I'm just kidding. >> So, you have the right to remain silent. If you talk to any police officer, anything you say can will be used against you in court. Do you understand what I just read to you? Your rights? >> Yes. >> So, I'll tell you exactly what happened. So I just this is like a bank things sign anywhere on here. You acknowledging your rights that I just read. So this is this is how all that went down. Guys went to a call. They were dealing with their and then they they said they were looking for a date of birth. I ran your driver's license number. We started driving around and I seen a dude sitting in a scoop that looked a lot like you. So I pulled over drinking a beer. >> Obviously saw that it was you and Yep. went from there. So, we knew we had All I knew is that we had charges for you. I said who? >> I don't know the details. >> These are the charges. >> That's what I'm asking. I don't know. I'm specifically trying to figure this out. The call came in today. I don't know how. I literally worked all night. I got out at 3:00 3:30 in the morning. It was from Cromwell. I rode a bike. Obviously, I was drinking, you know, enjoying my weekend. And then I run into you at what 11 12 in the morning. >> You're being held on 100,000 cash. Okay. That means you need a bondsman. >> Yeah. >> 100K. >> 100K. >> Yeah. So that you need I'm assuming 10% 10K. >> 10K. But that would be between a bondsman and whoever to figure out, you know. >> Come on, are you serious? >> I'm serious. Serious. Oh, I You asked if it was bad. I said, "Did anybody get hurt?" I never said it was good or bad or indifferent. Do you want to make a phone call, >> please? Yeah. Please. Please. This is unbelievable. K,000 right now. How you know about 100k? >> The same number. >> 100k as soon as possible. Tell me call that number and tell them. The man was charged with third degree and faced bonds set at up to $100,000. Caring for children means giving them a safe environment, one where they don't have to carry the weight of instability when they should simply be growing and dreaming. Behind seemingly peaceful family doors, there are sometimes stories that surprise outsiders. >> Just take me away. Just go. You're already embarrassing me. On May 6th, 2025, police were called to a residence after a report that a mother appeared to be in an unstable condition and acted inappropriately during a conflict with her teenage daughter. At the scene, the mother remained upset and seemed reluctant to cooperate when officers asked to speak with her. 702. Show me. Let's see. >> They're in the backyard. >> In the backyard. >> Yeah. >> All right. Is everybody okay? >> Yeah. Everybody's okay. Where is the Let me stick in this mother. This is my house, too. >> All right. Can you step outside? >> Come talk to me. >> I've been Okay, we can talk. We can talk. Let's talk to me. Can you please something? Look, I can read. >> Here, come over here. I want to talk to you. >> Don't touch me. >> I'm not going to touch you. >> We're just trying to talk. That's all. >> The turning point came when officers were able to speak with the girl who was under 13. She said her mother had treated her roughly around 6:30 p.m. A statement that matched information from witness in the home during the tension. Based on the consistent accounts of the timing and events, officers believe there were sufficient grounds to take the mother in for further procedures. >> What's going on? >> Talking to my shorty. I'm talking to my daughter and my dad when he interfere. Okay. Behind the Let's go. >> Hey, talk to me. Talk to me. It's okay. >> Why is he bringing papers to my house? >> I don't know. But we we going we going to figure it out. We going to figure out >> Yeah, we going to figure it out because the last time >> I'm just trying to figure out what's going on. Okay. Excuse my daughter. >> What's going on? >> Nothing. Talk to me. >> I came outside and I came to come true. This is my >> This is his sister. Okay. >> Okay. >> It's his sister. >> It's okay. Josephine, >> who who's his Who are we talking about? >> Sister. That's his sister. >> That's his sister. >> That's his sister. >> Okay. >> Go because she got >> her earlier. He can't He can't see me. Like a settled. He stopped calling y'all to stop bothering y'all because it's not You guys should be out doing certain things. >> Okay. >> I'm not I'm not >> Nothing. He's being weirdo. He can't keep his Nothing. >> Why? Why is he being a weirdo? What happened? >> No. >> Well, you was in there. So, >> nobody ain't got no mark on us. >> Talk to me. Talk to me cuz I'm trying I'm trying to get your sidees. Everybody's saying a bunch of stuff. I'm trying to get your side of the story. So, what they're saying can't be going against you. That's what I'm trying to do. So, I'm trying to get your >> strategy. I'm the loud mouth. I'm the Puerto Rican in the family. >> Okay. So, >> I really don't care. >> So, are you are you willing to speak to me about the incident? >> I am speaking to you. >> Okay. But I'm I'm trying to piece it together and you're not giving me calm down before I let you know what's up. What do you want to know? >> I'm trying to figure out what happened. >> I've been the peacemaker. >> Okay. So, you've been the peacemaker. What does that mean? >> Hey. Hey, talk to me. They're talking about something. Ain't nobody putting their hands on nobody. >> And that's what we're trying to figure out. >> No, just trying to say that. >> Where's Buddy? >> All right. Come on. >> Can you just talk to me, please? >> Come on, buddy. It's fine. >> Buddy, come on. >> I pay rent. This is my house. I have my respect. >> That's That's fine. That's fine. >> Why? Because he can't handle my mother and they get into it and and and now it's not about them. Now he wants to retaliate on me. That's okay. I know my right. >> So when you say he's retaliating, what is he doing? He's antagonizing me. >> Okay. Is he saying something? >> He comes downstairs like that's why you down here. I'm like alone. >> Okay. So, what happened today? Like like just walk me through what the whole >> Happy birthday, brother. >> Don't even bother me right now. >> Are you Are you going to talk to me, ma'am? >> Yes, ma'am. Yes, sir. >> I'm just trying to figure out what's going on. Your story is all over the place. I'm I'm trying to put it together. >> Ain't nobody going to jail here. >> I'm not saying anybody will. I'm going to go in the basement. >> So, no. I I need you to stay out here and talk to me. Okay. >> No, I'm not going to stay out here and talk to me. Go in my basement. >> Okay. But >> talk to my brother. He knows his right. She can talk to my brother. >> I know legally I can go. I'm not a threat. Goodbye. >> You're going to what? You're going to what? >> Go inside right now. >> Why? >> Because we're investigating a crime. >> Pick it up. What you mean you're investigating? What? >> Can you take a seat? >> Yeah. Go ahead. Go ahead. >> Can you take a seat? >> Get everybody. >> Swap with River. >> Keep your Keep your fingernails away from my face. Don't do that. >> Hey, River. 59 89. What's up? >> Hey, I'm going to swap with you. >> Okay, perfect. I got his information. >> Uh, she's right there. I didn't get her information yet. >> Oh, yeah. Okay. All right. >> I'm sorry. I didn't get your name when I was speaking to you. What was your name? >> You don't want to speak to me anymore. >> I don't have to if I don't want to. I don't want to speak to nobody. Yeah. >> You going to be arrested for domestic violence? >> You're taking me to jail? >> No, we are. Okay. >> For what? I need to know my rights. I'm going No. >> Okay. Okay. >> No. You're going to take me to jail for what? >> What's my domestic battery against >> against my child? >> You don't have to talk to us. We don't just put a hand behind her back. >> Cooperate. >> Don't you get another tight. >> Mikey, I'm going to jail. >> Yeah, she's good. >> All right. Can you stand up on >> Hold on. Do you want to? I got her. Do you want to go get the shoe? >> I got it. >> What What shoes do you need? What color are they? >> Doesn't matter, I guess. Just take me away. Just go. You're already embarrassing me. >> Phone wallet shoes one in custody. >> We're trying to avoid the kids a little bit. >> Yeah. Avoid the kids. You already been here for >> Get me out of here, y'all. Embarrassing the out of me. >> Put me in the car. This is embarrassing. I got my Yanity here and she looks at me in like a photo. Get me out of here. Just >> I have no idea. I was told that there are >> What are you doing? >> Are they embarrassing me? Mikey, I'm not doing that. >> Is that for a supervisor? >> Call the jail. >> Let's go. I'm I'm ready to go. I got friends there. Let's go. I don't need no shoes. You're never alone when you believe in Jesus. Let's go. I want to get out this place. Take me. Take me to jail. You're taking me to jail. Take me. >> Going to take you in shoes. So, just give us some. >> Hurry up cuz I got to fart. >> You can fart now. I don't think >> I'll do it in the car when you're in there. >> That's fine. It's going to be >> Y'all really piss me. Did y'all really wake me up to piss me off to bring me outside to go to jail? >> That's >> really really y'all really woke me up outside. >> That's okay, Mikey. That's okay. >> We'll just walk around. >> Yeah. Yeah. Take me to the car. >> Where's my car? >> I don't want to know which one is pretty for me. Just take me. That's what we >> I'm making sure you don't fall. You don't have any shoes on. >> I know I ain't got no shoes on, but we handling it. >> Hold up. >> But we're not handling either. >> I ain't going nowhere. Like I'm going to run. >> Can you get off me? I'm not going to get in here by myself. Get off of me. >> I am not going to until you sit down. No. No. >> Please don't or you're going to be >> sit in the driver's seat. Watch it. >> The mother was charged with domestic battery. Under Illinois law, she could face up to one year in prison and a $2,500 fine. A civil society is reflected in how we protect children when they need care the most. Listening, offering support, and creating a safe environment today helps build a stronger and more compassionate generation tomorrow. >> Can you hear me? I hear you touching the door. That's insane for me. >> I know. >> What you by the door for? You don't want me to come in? What you by the door for at this point? Let's try through the door. At this point, let's talk through the door. Baby mama, how you doing? Who in there with me though? Call him. Tell dude to pull up. Tell dude to pull up. >> Give me my baby, bro. Here. Take the key. >> Please give me the baby. Please. You can't out here like this. Please give me the baby, bro. Please give me the baby. >> Give me the I'm not going to call them. Give me Give me the phone. Give me the baby. Give me the baby. No. Give me the baby. Please. >> Please. Give me the baby. Please. >> Give me the baby. >> Please give me the baby. Please give me my baby. It's raining. Please wait. >> A short video raises broader questions about custody and how the law is applied. On December 28th, 2024, police responded to a home after a report of a dispute between the parents of an 8-month-old baby. The situation began when the father took the child from the mother's residence around midnight. When officers approached, he was holding the baby and trying to leave the area. He was not aggressive, but he kept moving, prompting officers to ask him to stop so the situation could be clarified. >> Hey, quit walking. You got to stop and talk with us. Hey, what part of stop and talk to me? Are you not understanding? >> We got to talk about what's going on here. >> What's going on? >> Well, that's what we got to figure out. So, when I tell you to stop walking away from me, you got to stop walking so we can talk about this, man. You got to stop. >> I have my daughter. >> I understand that you got your daughter. Okay. Do you want to take him and I'll take her? Fabulous. >> All right, honey. >> I hope you go to fail. Okay. Grab my baby. Grab my baby from here. Grab my baby from me, please. >> I'm trying to give her the baby. I'm trying to give her the baby. >> Okay. >> First. >> Yeah. That's what I'm trying to do. That's what I'm trying to do. >> She's just there. >> Stop that. Stop that. Stop that. Yeah. That's what I'm saying. That's what I'm saying. >> Hold this here. For a second. >> Listen. Listen. I'm just trying to make sure my baby >> Do not walk away from >> I'm not I'm not. >> You will stand right here and you will not leave. >> Okay. Yes, sir. >> Here. Cover up. >> Yeah. That's what I'm trying to do. >> I just came to see my my baby. She got the tweet from me and I was in >> Tabby. He will give her the baby at any time. >> Over here and see my kid, bro. >> All right. >> No, no, no. >> He'll give her the baby if she wants her now. >> And she's tweaking. She's drunk. I'm trying to walk off. I'm trying to be calm. >> But can you give Okay. Can you hold the baby then? >> Yeah. I don't I don't know smoke. When the baby was briefly placed in someone else's care, the father admitted he was not in a stable state, but claimed that he only wanted to see his child. >> No, smoke. >> What's going on, boss? >> What's up? >> Handcuffs. >> Who need handcuffs for? >> I don't know. Come on. Handcuffs. I >> none of that. I'm just trying to walk off. >> I got you. What's going on? >> Man, I just grabbed my I just came over there, seen my daughter. >> Yeah. >> Got historical with me like I was going to take her. When you tell me I'm going to take somebody or whatever, now I'm going to show you something. I got you. >> That's my kid. I'm sorry I keep walking up on you. Let me pull up my pants. Look. Hold on. Wait. Cuz I ain't got no pistol on me. Nothing. >> Do you mind real quick? Pad of you, my man. >> Come on. >> Cool. I appreciate you. >> Nope. Phone. Phone. >> Look, I felt that phone like a vape. >> Phone headphones. Phone headphones. >> Headphones. All right. Yeah, you can pull your pants up, but I appreciate that. >> Thank you, bro. No, I ain't no I ain't no [ __ ] bro. I got you. >> But don't antagonize me. Don't call me unknown, bro. Y'all antagonizing me. >> I got you. I'm not wearing. We already got a whole order of protection with each other. You know what I'm saying? >> I got you. >> Don't antagonize me. I can show you. I can show y'all. >> Unknown. Unknown. Unknown. No caller ID. No call ID. No caller ID. No caller ID. No caller ID. No caller ID. Baby mama. Whole world. Baby mama. Whole world. >> Start here. Man, you got your ID on you? >> Yes. >> Can I get that, please? >> Who has an OP? >> Huh? >> Does she have an OP against you on her? >> Yes. Yes, she has a OP against me. >> Okay. Is that something that's is it still in effect or is it expired and old? >> It's still in effect. So, yes, I can go to jail tonight. >> Okay. >> You know what I'm saying? I can't go to jail. That's if y'all want to take me to jail. >> Um, it's like did So, we got called out there for a uh whenever dispatch gave it out to us, they said that there was a physical domestic battery that was going on >> for one physical could happen. >> No physical hands or none of that? No. >> No, I didn't. I didn't threat her. I didn't do nothing. I didn't do nothing. Okay. >> And if you do want to be like if you want me to answer this truthfully, she me in my face. But that's my baby mama. >> Where hit you at like in the face? >> Right here. >> Like like up on your right eye. >> Right here. Right here. Type right here. >> Oh, is that where like that from? >> Right here. >> Okay. >> But why would I do that? You know that's my baby mama. I'm not on that with you. Don't antagonize me. That's all I'm saying. >> Why did she hit you? Cuz look, I wasn't even worrying about coming over to her house. >> I'm at a hotel room right here. >> Yeah. >> You ain't You ain't You keep calling. You see how many cars I just had, right? >> Look at me real quick. Let me see your face. >> You going to smile? >> Give my good side of cheese. >> Try not to um split your eyes. Okay. So, >> my bad. >> You're good. You're good. >> Okay. You have any other anything like that? >> No, I'm good, bro. >> Was it just like a like she just kind of did a Was it open hand, closed hand? >> Close hand. >> Close hand. Was it just like like one time just bang? >> Just hit me once. She ain't do too much. She just hit me one time. >> Okay. >> None of that, bro. >> So like what? I know we started talking about it. >> My bad. >> I picked >> Yeah, you're good. Do you mind if I just pet? >> I mean, you searched me. >> You mind if I uh look that real quick, man? >> Go ahead. >> Go. I appreciate you. >> Go ahead. You touching me already. Go ahead. >> Nothing in there, huh? >> Nope. You're good. There you go. >> You want to check You want to check something else? I got here. >> You got to be safe. Right. All right. >> Hey, fair enough. Fair enough. >> Yeah, I got two kids. >> Look, I'm going through it with the second baby mama right now. This is my second baby m. >> Okay. Got two different baby mama with two two kids. Two different baby m. >> Yeah, bro. No, bro. Um, don't antagonize me cuz I will show you something, bro. And I'm not on that, bro. >> Yeah, >> my night. I've been drinking all night. You can probably smell the liquor from me right now. You don't, bro. You feel what I'm saying? You got You can smell a liquor from me right now, bro. I'm not on that. Don't keep calling me unknown, bro. Or caller ID or black number. >> Yeah, bro. Leave me alone, though. I'm I'm where I'm at. >> Did you walk away over there? >> Yes. >> That's a long walk. >> Yes. So, leave me alone though. I'm not antagonizing y'all. I'm not bothering you. >> I got you. He's got some He's got a couple questions. >> He also confirmed that there was a protective order between him and the child's mother, making his presence at her residence legally sensitive. >> Between you and her, is any increase in frequency over the past year? >> No. Like I just told him, she only me ain't no physical >> she ever used a weapon against you or threaten you? >> Do you believe she's capable of killing you? >> No. No. >> I don't know. I had to think about that real. >> She ever tried to choke you? >> No. >> No. >> Hell no. >> And last one. Do you think she'sly and constantly jealous of you? >> No. >> No. >> No. >> So the physical stuff that happened tonight, what was what? >> So what made me is me knocking on the door. The door was never locked. So out. So that's trespassing. Look. See, look. I can go to jail for multiple tonight. You know what I'm saying? So that's trespassing. >> Okay. >> On my soul. >> So you were trespassing, you said? >> Yeah. That's trespassing. That door was never locked. I walked in her door. >> Her friend had my kid. I say, "Oh, babys." But it's >> before you grab. So what? >> Yeah. So it's like >> what provoked her? probably because of me. I came in her house un That's why I said trespassing. >> Okay. >> You know, unwelcome. I came in her house unwelcome. But >> that's the chick that was following you. >> Yes. >> You don't Yeah. >> All right. >> But you don't Why you calling me? Why you bothering me? I was at a whole hotel room minding my business. >> Okay. So, how does she close fist? Open fist. >> It don't even matter. It don't matter cuz I don't want her to I'm I'm just saying I don't want her to get no charges first on her. So, it don't matter to me. I love a closed fist. >> Closed fist, bro. >> Was it just one time? >> One time. >> Nothing. I just picked up my baby. I say, "Okay, >> you want to be on this with me? I will take my baby to this hotel room with me." >> And I walked up. No, I didn't I didn't touch her. I didn't I didn't touch her. Okay. >> Don't have no reason to touch her. I have my baby in my hands. No. >> What? Who did this give you to? Who did I just give? Like I just gave you my baby, right? >> You did. >> That's who I had in my hands, bro. >> Okay. >> I ain't trust nobody. I'm just ask >> besides the little girl besides my daughter in nothing like that. Nothing. >> No fight inside the house. Nothing. >> Nothing. Nothing. Nothing. >> Whenever she did you like fall to the ground, stumble backwards, >> man. Come on. I'm a man. A female just us men. What are we going to do? >> We might look at the Okay, cool. >> How long you guys been together? >> I'm not together with her right now. >> How long were you together? >> Two years. >> How long you been separated? >> Um, a year and a month. Okay. My daughter what? 7 months. Yeah. So 7 months really. >> So two years you were together and separated since >> 7 months. Yeah. >> How uh how many instances with the police have you guys had for domestic stuff if you had a rough estimate? >> Rough estimate. I give it four. >> Four. Okay. >> Rough estimate. Four. I give a four. >> Okay. All right. Do me a favor. Hang out with this other officer for a minute. I give your ID back. >> Yes, sir. Yes, sir. >> The father appeared frustrated that the order prevented him from seeing his child from a legal standpoint. Trying to see the child on his own, especially late at night and while not fully clear-headed, can increase the risks for everyone involved, especially the baby. >> Yes, sir. >> I just don't want to go to jail. If I'm going to jail, y'all tell me now. >> We're still trying to figure it all out. >> That's why I say I say, "What you doing this for?" I put the hand put the handcuffs on me now. >> All right. So, as of right now, >> in jail, I stay night in jail. I go to sleep. I'm drunk anyway. I go to sleep in jail. I don't care. Um, as of right now, man, I'm going be we're still trying to figure out like what the heck's going on. This This is one of those where it has a lot of moving. There's a lot of different things that are involved in this. >> So, we're just trying to make sure we make sure we understand everything that's going on. Right. >> Right. >> I don't I can't remember what you said. Did have you and her ever had any kind of like physical altercations before? >> One time before. The first The first one. >> Yeah. The first I'm sorry, y'all. Y'all can >> Oh, is this your car? >> That's good. >> Oh, yeah. You guys are good. >> Okay. Hey, we can step by the police car at this point. >> We can step by the police. >> What else? What else? One time. One time before. >> One time before. Um, bro. And I went to jail for 2 months. >> Okay. >> I went to jail for 2 months. >> Is that where the OP came into play or >> No, the OP came out of nowhere. She put a OP on me out of nowhere. >> So, how long ago did she get the OP? Do you know? >> Right now, it's been where I can't even tell you off the top, but um OP 6 months now. about 6 months ago. >> Six months now. Like >> I got >> So I don't So I don't even come over here. I don't even do none of that cuz I know if I can't be on your street. I can't put you. I can't talk to you. I don't text you. I don't do none of that. I don't call you. None of that. >> And I love my daughter >> for one. You feel me? I can't I can't even see the little girl though. >> That's hard. I get that. >> You feel me? And it's going to make me cry right now. I can't even see that little girl though. >> I get that. Being dad don't antagonize me, bro. But I'm not bothering you, bro. I'm not doing nothing wrong to you. That's all that's why I'm crying right now, bro. Cuz don't antagonize me, bro. >> You seen what? You You seen what I just showed you, bro? >> Like, dude, she called. >> No call. No caller ID, bro. You feel what I'm saying, bro? No, bro. >> What? Did she Did you ever answer the phone? Like, did she say anything or like >> every time, bro? But I'm thinking like you going to be like, "Yeah, yeah, this, this, and that. Okay, leave me the alone." No. You calling me arguing with me? >> Okay. all type, bro. Talking about I'm pull up, man. Come on, baby. I love you too much for that, man. Just >> so like today's >> just be just be real with me, folks. If you want me to come over here and see my kid, just tell me that we already have no op. We already have a OP on each other, bro. Well, you put cuz you put it on, bro. Don't antagonize me, bro. And I'm not with you. I ain't been thinking about you. >> I got you. um today. Did she say that whenever on one of the calls today, did she say she's going to pull up to your uh >> hotel and say she going to be there? >> Yes. >> Meanwhile, the mother's account was very different. She said the father came to the house late at night, tried to enter without permission, damaged a camera device, and took the baby after she asked him to leave. When she tried to stop him, a tense struggle followed before he with the child. Because of this, the situation was referred for legal review. Did you at any time bite her? >> No. >> Never? >> No. >> Okay. Um, she was saying that you bit her, so you didn't touch her. >> I had my daughter in my hands the whole time. I never touched her. >> How did you get in the house? >> The I came through her front door. >> Okay. So, you didn't go through a window? >> No. >> Nothing like that? >> No. >> Okay. So, you didn't take any kind of screen off, window open, nothing like that. >> Oh, you didn't go check her house. >> Oh, you didn't mess with her cameras? Nothing like that. >> I didn't mess with nothing. >> Okay. This what you said? Yeah. I'm going to jail. Come on. >> You'd be in handcuffs right now if you're going to jail. We're still trying to figure out if anything's going >> I didn't do nothing, bro. >> Let me see your eye again. >> I didn't do nothing, bro. I'm right here crying, brother. >> Move your head for me. >> I'm out here crying, brother. I didn't do nothing, brother. >> That's what we're trying to figure out, man. >> I didn't do nothing, bro. >> Did she wear rings or anything? >> To be honest, I can't even tell you cuz I wasn't paying attention, bro. >> I got you. >> Everything happened fast. I just grabbed my daughter and say [ __ ] He her baps. Hey. Hey, my sweetheart. I hate my principal. I wasn't worried about nothing cuz I'm not looking for none of that. Her friend called the police. Her friend called y'all. >> Okay. >> You feel what I'm saying? Her friend called y'all. >> How often do you see the baby? >> I don't see my baby often. I got a order of protection. I can't come over here >> because she just randomly put an order of protection on me. I don't know what you want like grant something, man. Unless there's like some some sort of reason. I'm just asking cuz I don't know. >> There's no reason. They lied on me talking about domestic. Okay. And me and her had like I said like I just told you four four or five times [ __ ] the police done came over here well Peach I'm I'll say peach pierce >> pierce yep >> four five times but out of four five times them three times they came it was no never domestic cuz I'm not a person bro I'm not person I'll walk out before anything. >> What exactly did she say when you answered like if you remember word for word >> word for word the first call >> going to look at it real quick. The first call was, "I'm going to pull up on you cuz you think this, this, this, and that." I said, "What is you talking about?" I said, "I'm I'm I'm laying down. What is you talking about?" I said, "Okay, woo woo. You all you got to tell me. You want me to see my daughter? Just tell me that. We already got a whole OP on each other. I don't want to I don't want no argument. I don't want no disagreement." So, that was the first time conversation. She clicked. She hung up on me. >> Now, I'm going to have you turn around. Okay. >> All right. >> So, I'll explain to you in a second. Oh, you're you're just going to put your hands behind your back, bud. >> All the stuff that was in your pocket. >> We'll grab a bag and make sure I >> see my phone right quick. Can I make my last phone call before I even get arrest? Look, I'll let you unlock my phone. Look, you can you can do it yourself. No. Can y'all can y'all do it for me? >> Fine. Go ahead and let him do it real quick. >> You're not going to detain me and not take me to >> the father was charged with child abduction, home invasion, violation of an order of protection, and domestic battery. In your view, what outcome would be reasonable and fair in this situation? Share your thoughts below the video. When children are involved, even a minor traffic violation can quickly become a serious situation. >> That's where we're at right now. Do you have >> protection orders? She's not in danger. >> On August 18th, 2024, police in Clive, Iowa conducted a traffic stop after noticing a young family committing a traffic violation. What started as a routine stop revealed additional issues related to vehicle safety and documentation along with ensuring the child's safety. >> How you doing? I'm officer with the CL police farm. You got your driver's license proof for insurance on you? >> I don't I do not. >> I just watch you roll through two signs, man. >> Sorry. Our kid is like screaming in the back right now. >> She all right. >> We just got We had to leave a birthday party. >> Birthday over at Tabs. We're just trying to eat and then she's freaking out. >> Okay. So, nobody has a driver's license. >> Not on a phone. >> Oh, not on. >> All right. Uh >> it's fine, baby. >> Yeah. I'm just trying to get her home, man. Like I I know I didn't stop all the way, but she's she does this thing where she cries and she just vomits >> everywhere. >> All right, man. Just give me a second. >> How you doing? >> How you doing? You have a driver's license? >> Uh, no, not on me. I I was just telling him I don't have one on me. >> Do you not have one or do you not have one on you? >> No. Honestly, I'm just going to be forthcoming. Uh, mine is suspended right now. Okay. >> So, we are over at Caps trying to have birthday party with her dad and she's freaking out. So, I was like, I'll just drive her home. >> Okay, I All right. So, we'll So, call for a second. >> Uh, I'm just down the street. Sorry, I'm trying to calm her down. >> Okay, that's fine. >> What's your name, my man? >> Jackson. I know I shouldn't be driving, man, but >> No, I got you, man. Give me one second. All right. >> All right. >> Hello. >> How you doing? >> Good. And you? >> Hi, little one. What's your name? Beautiful kid. >> Yeah, when she's behaving, >> she's behaving. >> Yeah, now that this is all happening, that's the whole reason why we left. >> I'm not getting nothing back on him. It's like I'm sorry. There's like 20 different things that popped up, but none of it's like his exact information. Go ahead and get them out. Noticing an unexpected smell inside the vehicle, police asked the family to step out and began a routine inspection. >> Yeah, we can uh Yeah, we can figure that out later. We'll just Hey, Miss Jackson, you go ahead and cut that car off for me real quick. All right, go ahead and step out for me. All right. The reason why I have you step out is because we got a problem call search of the vehicle because the car smells like Dude, you got any weapons on you? >> Nope. You put your hands up there real fast. I'm just going to pat you down. All right. >> You mind grabbing up Roslin and stepping out for us, please? So, I can explain to you. Um, so the car does wreak of in the state of Iowa's probable cause for a search of a vehicle. Right now, I'm understanding neither one of you have a driver's license. >> When was the last time y'all smoked in the car? >> I probably this morning. >> You want to go back here and sit in front of this car for me? >> Yeah. >> No, I I smoke I smoke. I don't know. >> Is there any car? >> No. No. You feel free to search? Honestly, I can't smoke in the house obviously cuz I got kids. So, that's that's where I smoke. But you're you're good to search. >> All right. >> You're not the driver. Okay. But you understand >> Yeah. >> what I'm explaining. Is there anything that we need to know about? >> I'm having my mom pick us up. >> Okay. Can you wait with Jack? >> What? >> Well, you're in the vehicle. Okay. You're not free to leave yet. I I got it. You're good. I got it. You can't go, ma'am. >> For what reason? >> Okay. You're in the vehicle. The vehicle smells. You are not free to go. >> It's just >> doesn't matter. It's against the law. >> Doesn't count in Iowa. >> Okay. So, then what's the what's the penalty for it smelling? Like, >> so right now the vehicle's being searched. Okay. If there's in the vehicle, then somebody could potentially be arrested >> potentially. Like, is it a for sure thing? I'm sorry. Like, it's >> I got them for you. I got them. If you'd like to stand in the shade with your daughter and officer Owen, we'll talk to you a little more in a minute. Okay. But you're not free to go right now. >> Otherwise, if you want and I know it's not the most comfortable, but I have my air on in the backseat of my car. >> My like I said, my mom's coming to get me. They're just right down the street. >> If you'd like to stay in the shade with Officer Owen for a minute, I'll be right back with let you know what's going to happen. Okay. I'm guessing it's in her fanny pack if you haven't found anything else. >> No, not front. >> Tend to guess there's a box cutter right by the daughter. That's not a good thing. >> The mother admitted to having certain items that required review and cooperated by handing them over when requested. >> Understand it smells like but what's like do does that automatically mean like it goes to jail like >> No. No. They have probable cause to search the car. >> I understand that. But I'm saying like even if there was like just cuz I've seen cops where they see like even like >> Well, like even right now I'm and I'm not being rude or anything but like I can smell it on you. It's just coming off of you. You know what I mean? >> Okay. Can I can I be honest? I do have a little bit on me, but I can't go over. >> No. And you know what? Like I was going to say cuz you smell like >> it's on me. It's just a little bit. And >> Yep. Okay. So, let's do this. Just give it to me cuz I can smell it. >> Yes, I know. I do have it on me. >> So, here's the thing. And I I don't know what they're doing. Oh my good god. When you opened it. No. It was like >> And I'm sorry. >> So, here's the thing. That's child endangerment. You can't do that. >> Well, it's not like we were smoking. >> No, I know. But keep it away from her. And I do keep it from her. >> All right. So, what do you got? Just that. Yeah, just those two things. You can even take my purse. I have no other pocket. >> Well, I probably will search you more just because. But yeah, so it was really strong. You can smell it. >> Now I don't know what they're going to do. You willingly gave it to me. But like just don't have it around her and even being in the car with it like smell of it. >> Yeah. Obviously they smelled it cuz you walked up to my side of the car, but the car didn't they weren't smoking. >> But I know but that's not good for her even card. And I understand that like it's seen as taboo or whatever if you're an island. >> I don't even care about the medical card, but like just having it around her. >> Uhhuh. >> You know, it's like >> I get it to Yeah, I get it to an extent. >> And we don't I don't care what you do at your home and all that stuff, but like she's in the car. >> Where's he going? >> Oh, I don't know. They might just be having him sit there. >> The inspection revealed that neither adult had a valid driver's license and the child was not properly secured in a safety seat. >> Sir, I'm just I'm going to have you sit in the back of the car. That doesn't mean you're under arrest. this. I got things to do. And then I'm going to put the window down cuz I know it's hot. I'll put the AC on too >> just so he doesn't have to stand out in the sun or whatever. That's I was trying to see if you wanted to sit in mine just because it was cool. And I don't know if they found any more in there. I don't know. >> Yeah. No, there's no more in there. But I just didn't want to go to jail or anything. It's like my dad and I'm like we're having a party and she just threw a fit. So I was going to take her home so she could take a nap. >> Yeah. Are you able to take your fanny pack off? I'll just search that. >> If you're good here, Sam, then I'm going to go up to the >> Yeah. I Well, I just don't know. Do you want me to grandma's car? Is that grandma's car? >> Yeah, that's my grandma's car. >> When she took this kid out of here, what'd she do? >> Unbuckled it and picked it up. >> Yeah, I know. >> He said there's a couple roaches in the center console. >> Do you have a valid driver's license? >> I don't have >> Okay. Hey, but you weren't driving, right? >> Yeah. No, but but my husband was and he doesn't have a valid driver's license. He was honest about that. We >> Oh, there's grandma's mom. >> Do you have anything in your bra? >> I really don't. And it's one of these thin ones, so sorry. It's fine. They people hide them. It's the only reason I'm checking. I mean, you told me where the other ones were. Yeah, that I just wanted to be honest cuz I know you guys could smell. >> Nothing in your crotch. >> In my what? >> Crotch. Crotch. >> Crotch. Oh, no. I don't have anything on. Okay. >> Officers also found an object accessible to the child that needed to be removed for safety. >> You need something? What do you need? >> You looking for somebody? Is this your car? >> Yes, I am. >> Well, right now you can't be in it. Somebody either was smoking in it or has They also have an unsecured child in the back seat and a box cutter next to her. Everybody's got to The car can't go anywhere yet. I'm pushing the button, but >> Oh, her trunk is broken. It's It's broken. Well, we have we we still have to try. >> That's fine. Yeah, you got to go through the back seat. >> One of you daughter. Who's Whose daughter? >> My mom. This is >> grandma. >> This is my mom's car. >> Hi, Miss. >> We're two minutes at a party. I just happen to drive into the party. I'm like, "Oh, that's >> I can't get it. >> Oh, that's >> I've already opened it, but >> the officer stopped him. Let's step over to the sidewalk, please. Okay, miss. We can't be on the street. >> They are not little roaches." >> No, that's a whole We got a We got a couple things. That's >> And then we have the unsecured child uh seat. He ran two stop signs. So pulled him over. Smell just emulating from the car with all the windows down and the air on. So that's probably cause search in Iowa. And there's a large box cutter with which reach of Rosalyn. I realize that but it is a dangerous for a three-year-old. Right. We're not charging them for neg. But they could be charged for not properly securing the little one. So right now we're just waiting a minute for the officer to decide what they're going to do and then paying off tickets or whatnot will be decided in a minute. >> Will I go to jail? >> I don't know what they're doing with it. It was the other officer stopped and I just came because I thought that the other officer I didn't know there was another officer already here. But then I saw a female. Females males don't usually search females. So I was like, "Well, there's a female. I'll hang out." And I like kids, so I was like, "I'll hang out." >> Right now, two stop signs. Understand child, two childments, and possession for both. >> We'll see who admits to ownership. >> The father was informed of his rights, and he shared several important details. >> All right, man. I'm going to read something to you real quick, Mr. Jackson. All right. All right. You got the right to remain silent and having these rights in mind. Do you want to talk to Sure. >> All right, man. Who's is it? >> It's your >> I had my medical card expired about a month ago. >> Okay. >> So then, you know, I just got a little bit of flour since I can't get the parts for it. >> Just uh So, what exactly as far as the goes, what was it in there? >> So, it was literally just like two little roaches just like I don't know if it was you. I explained it earlier. I smoked in that car because I can't smoke in the house. >> Yeah. >> There were just two little roaches I left in there. I like to save them for smoke. So, they were just in there. 30 of them, man. Like if you smell the middle glove box, that's why it rings cuz they're just sitting there all day, >> man. I'm going be honest with you. They're like not roaches. They're like half blunts. >> Yeah. Well, >> they're like half blunts, man. >> You know, a roach is like a h already something that was sparked, you know. >> Yeah, I got you, man. It to his. >> Not hers. >> No. >> All right. So, we're we're having trouble finding either of you in our system. So, are you guys both have driver's license from Iowa? >> I don't have a driver's license, but you need my so >> is it out of Iowa? >> Yes. >> What is it? If you couldn't tell, the car didn't smell like it. It was me that smelled like it. So, I didn't have it around. >> He also said that he smoked in the car this morning >> earlier. Yeah. >> The car seat wasn't restrained properly. Okay. So, the officer is officer Patio. He's the one who made the stop. Okay. The information I understand so far cuz I don't know all what's happening yet. I just showed up to make sure everything's okay. Jackson ran two stop signs and it was observed by the officer. >> Yeah. Well, I don't think he ran. He didn't stop fully, but he didn't run it. He's still technically running. I understand though. I get it. >> Sorry. There was just no traffic, so I just thought it was okay. >> It's still technically unlawful. So, as soon as he says what's He's talking to Jackson right now. When he's done with that, he'll come over and talk to you and and he'll let you know what's happening. Okay. >> Although both parents acknowledged mistakes, neither claimed full responsibility, raising questions about accountability within the family. >> Ma'am, do you have uh your social? >> Yeah. >> Bring her back under the shade and talk to her. All right. I'm just going to read something to you real quick. >> Oh, no. Is it what? Like my rights or something? >> Yeah. >> Oh, so I'm getting arrested. >> No. Okay. >> I have to read them, though. Oh, okay. Sorry. >> I'm not I'm not trying to get in trouble ever. You know what I mean? >> Yeah. >> All right. Understand each of these rights. Have I explained them to you and having these rights in mind? Do you wish to talk speak to me now? >> Sure. >> Okay. Whose is it? >> What? It's mine. It's mine. Yeah. He he had his medical card, but I smoked freely. He had his own cards and stuff like that. >> That was located in the vehicle is yours. >> Yeah, it was located on me. I gave it to him. Yeah. I mean, like for husband and wife, obviously, he smokes too, but it wasn't his. It was mine. >> When did he smoke in that car? I'd say like this was way earlier this morning. We had dropped her off around 10:00 a.m. to her grandma's. I think it was around like 10:00 a.m. and we were gone for an hour. I was just trying to clean up. We just got back from a camping trip. I'm just trying to >> Did you guys both smoking there or is it just him? >> It was both of us. >> Both of you smoking there around 10:00 this morning. >> Uh yeah, maybe a little early. We woke up at 7 this morning. So it might have been like we ate breakfast. We were home for like a couple hours and then we dropped her off for a little bit. I think we got back around 10:30. So, it might have been like around 9:30. >> Where did you get that from? >> Uh, it was on her person. >> Okay. Well, she's saying it's his and he's saying it's his. So, they're both saying it's theirs. It's not doesn't belong to the other person. >> We're going to charge both of them. We're not playing those games. >> I just don't understand why they're trying to incriminate one of us right now. Like, I don't understand. Like, I understand. >> I understand that. Like, it seems like childangerment, but it wasn't. I understand. I didn't know the court. We thought it was buckled in. I I buckle I strapped her in. That's why like you saw her that her boyfriend. >> She was buckled into the chair. >> Yes. And I didn't realize that the chair wasn't buckled. I didn't realize that. >> I'm only telling you what I >> know, but I buckled her in. You saw that? >> I saw that. >> Mom, would you come be with Rosie? >> Go to grandma. >> The mother repeatedly insisted that her child was safe. However, even unintentionally, parents small mistakes can still affect a child's safety. >> Man, I'm just going to get some quick info from you mainly pertains to her. Okay. Since she was in the vehicle, how old is she? >> Two. I'm You were the one that pulled in, right? Originally, or Yeah, you saw her buckled in. I didn't know that the thing wasn't buckled in. >> So, I'm just I'm I'm going to be completely honest with you. As I'm going through the vehicle, >> I can tip that thing over with my finger. It's not It's not locked in. >> I didn't I did not know that. When I went in there, I put her in. It wasn't like it wiggled or anything. And I buck buttoned her in. I was kind of in a rush to get home. >> But if you guys were get into a crash from running these stop signs like you did, that came flying around in that car. Okay. >> It's usually buckled in. The trunk thing must I just I don't know. I assume that it was buckled in. It's usually buckled in. >> Yeah. So, I mean, here's kind of where I mean Yeah. the traffic violations. But I mean the bigger issue is uh you and your husband both knowingly have around your infant daughter. >> I understand that. I understand. I don't know. I thought they changed it so it wasn't under anymore. It was like in the same they didn't change that to where it's in >> you could never ever smoke around an infant. >> Well, I never said I smoked around her. >> What we're getting at is the vehicle smells like Okay. So no matter what that the smell, it's still inside the vehicle. With smoke inside the vehicle, your child is inside the vehicle. The child is unrestrained inside the vehicle and you're running stop signs. Okay. We're not trying to be rude. We're not trying to go dancing around here, but we're just trying to let you know what we have on the table since it seems to be an issue with you understanding what we're talking about. >> No, I understand what you're talking about. I just wish you would understand. It wasn't like ill intent. Like, I'm just being reckless. >> A lot of things that people do out here are not ill intented. But guess what happens? We get caught for them, right? Well, today is that day that you got caught for it. Do you understand what I'm saying? >> Yeah. Okay. >> So, yeah. I mean, you're kind of right. I mean, uh, you're here's what can happen. You both are going to be placed into custody. Can we get her over to grandma? Can you take her? >> Can I at least see my daughter? Like >> we got things to take care of first. So, we're going to have grandma take her. >> I know you're going to be arresting me. So, why can't I be with >> Yeah, I'd prefer the child to go with grandma so we can talk to you about adult things. Child and for both you guys. Uh possession of for both of you guys, traffic offenses for him. And then, uh yeah, you guys are both going to PCJ. What's going to happen there is they're going to issue protection orders. Uh >> guys, >> so you guys can figure out how to safely parent your child. >> Oh, she is safely parented. Like we were just out of >> That's where we're at right now. Do you have >> protection order? She's not inure. Can I talk to my husband? Please. Please. >> Please. Can I just please? >> They're Did they tell you that they're going to put a protection order against her children? >> For what? >> What? >> Well, that's that's what the that's what the judge does. The the courts. That's not us. Yeah. When you get childment, they both they issue protection orders. So, you need to figure out with your grandma right now who the child's going to stay with. >> But either way, yeah, you're go you guys are both going to PCJ. Police carefully explained the process, rights, and the possibility of a child protection order. Both parents were temporarily held for further review. >> Well, uh, we'll get that. You want to get take your fanny pack off? >> I have that fanny pack real quick. >> We're going to we're going to go on the back of >> Say goodbye to him at least. >> I mean, yeah, that's fine. >> And I can't say goodbye to my daughter. >> That's it's fine. You can give her a hug, whatever. >> I don't understand why your demeanor is so rude. I don't I don't understand it how you have no compassion >> when you're smoking in the car with a juvenile. I don't have compassion. >> He said I could give her a hug. All right. Yeah. Give her a hug. Do your thing. >> She said that you both smoked around 10:00 10:30 this morning. >> Like 910. Yeah. When I woke up, that's all I know. The problem is if they're charge of childment, a judge can put a protection order against the parent. It requires a parent to go through some state classes. So I don't know if that's what they're doing. >> Yeah, d I I understand. But you can even ask officer. When he pulled up, there was no smoke in the car. Like I was not smoking. You can check the security cameras. I was just that cat. >> He's not saying that that's not the case. Right. But their concern is everybody reeks of and the car seat is unsecure. That's the problem. >> Yeah. It's cuz we switch car seats from because we got to ride there. Obviously, when she starts freaking out, we put the car seat in. You know, >> I know it's not right, but it's not like I just drive around like that. >> I didn't accuse you of that. I'm only telling you what I see when I get here, man. I'm not the officer who made the stop. Right now, they're just talking with mom and and and Roslin, and as soon as I know what's happening, you'll be the first to know. Okay. >> Don't tell dad I'm sorry. for this. >> Listen, it's a temporary thing. The court puts it in order. There's nothing that we can do about it. When you get to talk to a judge about it, >> like the judge will listen to what you have to say. The more you collaborate, the calmer you are. Honestly, the better it's going to look. >> No, I understand. >> What I want you to do is I want you to walk so that your daughter doesn't see this. >> I just don't understand why Jack wasn't understanding of them saying that the ghost was going to be in contact with I don't want your daughter to walk. >> Yeah. Thank you. If you guys go smell the cart, it won't smell like. >> Do you have anything in your broth? >> No, I No, I don't have anything. I have >> no money. Does anything you take in the jail? >> Yeah. No, I know. I >> It's a separate charge. >> I know. I've been to jail before, unfortunately. But no, there's nothing in here. >> Do you know if they pose bonds for child? Cuz I've just never been in trouble like this. Do you guys know? >> I don't know, but we'll try to find out for you. Okay, >> I understand you don't want to help me. >> I'm trying to help you. >> I brought you over here on the other side. God, >> if I didn't want to help you, you'd be over there in front of your daughter. Do you understand what I'm saying? >> Serious. >> Does anybody have a separate cuff? I need another friend. >> Can I at least talk to him before I go in? >> Doing you doing double cuff? >> Mom, will you text? It's on my phone. Alex D, that I won't be able to come work in the morning. Just say I'm sick right now, please. >> Where do you work? >> I own my own cleaning company. I'm >> All right. So, this is what we're going to do. We're going to walk right back around here, and I'm going to sit you inside the car, but I'm going to do it without your daughter seeing you in handcuffs. Okay, we can go this way. >> Go that way. >> Despite the complex situation, officers remained calm, reassuring the mother, ensuring the baby's safety, and maintaining transparency throughout the process. >> I'm going to explain something to you real quick. >> I'm going to put you in handcuffs. All right. >> No. >> Okay. >> I'm not going to try to make this worse. >> All right. Both going for the possession. Okay. >> All right. >> Got that out of the way. Child for the car seat, dude. It was not hooked up. It's literally flowing around the car. If you guys would have got into a crash or run stop sign or anything like that, kids going to go banging around the back seat. Okay. Not a good deal. All right. And plus the traffic violations of running the stop sign. All right. >> She's all buckled in. Okay. And she's good. >> Honestly, I would never like purposely put my kid in arms. But the fact that they want to say that I can't see her. >> Listen. Listen. It's okay. Okay. Just take some breaths. And like Officer Reia said, when you're talking to the judge, just be honest. Be yourself. You know, do this. >> The judges where they don't care about they don't not not care. But I'm just saying there are some that like that one of the officers that I talked to just made it seem like I understand it's wrong, but like it was like there's something. >> Yeah. Just talk with your lawyer or not the lawyer, but talk to the judge and just tell them exactly like exactly like what you told me. This is what it's from. This is what we were doing. I didn't do anything in the car with her. Let them know you gave it to me willingly. Just try to keep your composure, but also like, you know, let them know that how you're feeling. >> Okay. >> You guys are so bothered. My daughter goes to kindergarten. It's her first day in a few days. >> She's all taken care of now. Oh, the other one. Your your other one. Grandma. Grandma's going to take care of >> I know. Just >> And as soon as you get things figured out, I'm guessing. See the judge in the morning or maybe you'll be able to make bond tonight. I don't know. Just take it one one step at a time. Okay. So, some deep breaths. Just try to relax. I know that's difficult, but try to relax. Okay. And she's buckled and she's taken care of. You know, your other daughter's taken care of, right? So, just the two girls though. So, I'm Grandma was more than willing to take them. So, >> do you want this scarf? Say, did they bring anything else? Did I think they left your shirt with your your >> Yeah, it was my mom. >> Okay, walk over here to this metal gate. Have you been to jail before, miss? >> Unfortunately, I have. >> Poke County. >> Yeah. Had a bad past. >> Doesn't mean you have to have the same future. All right, my man. You ready? I'm going to grab your jacket from me. Okay. >> If you don't mind to help, >> dude. Just one one other thing, though. If you do have anything else on you, like any products or anything like that? >> I ain't got nothing. All right. It's another the felony. All right. >> The mother face charges of ining a dependent in possession of a controlled substance. Under Iowa law, the maximum penalty could be up to 3 years in prison and a fine of $11,100. Even without harmful intent, minor oversightes involving children can lead to legal consequences. Staying calm, cooperating, and following child safety rules are essential to protect both yourself and your children. Can you believe it? An 8-month-old baby was found in a car next to their mother who was not responsive at the time. >> Police, >> get the off of me. >> On June 17th, 2023, Akran police received a report about a woman who was unresponsive in the driver's seat with her crying 8-month-old baby next to her. When officers arrived, they found the mother unable to respond and the baby was not secured in a proper safety seat. Okay. Checking the thing with alcohol. >> What's going on? Baby's been in the front seat the whole time. Are you down? >> All right. Miss, what's your name? >> Hey. >> Do you have your ID with you? >> No. >> Is this your car? >> No. You know what's up. >> What What brings you over here? >> Oh, come on now. Stop. >> All right. Well, you're not you're not driving from here. So, what's that? Is this your Where's your keys at? >> I got no key. I'm not driving. >> How'd you start? Did you guys take the keys? driving. >> I couldn't. So, it was in park. I couldn't find the key. I tried to turn it off. We can't have you drive out of here. You're intoxicated with the baby. >> Listen, listen. Stop right now. I'm not driving nothing. I ain't drove for you for you to sit. I'm into >> I'm worried about the baby. >> Okay. My baby right here. Why isn't the baby in a car seat? >> She right here. I ain't drove nowhere. Mine beat her. She right here. She ain't drove nowhere. This is my business right nowhere. My little baby run my >> Go ahead and step out for me, dear. Come on. >> You got family close by here. Come on, dear. Your baby's going to be fine. We're going to take care of your baby and try to get you right. Okay. >> I'm hurt. >> Police remained calm and focused on ensuring the child's safety while the mother did not immediately engage with the officers. >> Come on, step out for me. I'm just going to have you have a seat in my car till we get this. >> No, >> just walk with me. You have to walk with me, ma'am. It's not an option. I'm here to help you and I'm here to help the baby. I just don't want to see nobody get >> why you bring being >> I'm just escorting you. I'm being nice. I'm helping you out of the car. I'm not putting you in handcuffs or nothing. >> Me crying. >> You know they going to ask questions about that. >> I know. >> Look Look, I didn't see you driving. You're sitting in the car. You're >> you're a little bit inebriated here. Hang out right here. Like I said, my main thing is the baby and and and you. I don't want nobody getting I don't want you doing something foolish pulling off and then somebody eats you two guys or you need somebody here, dear. I'm going to have you out right here. Here. Turn this way. Ma'am, do you live close by? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Obviously. How old's your baby? >> Okay. My guess is going to be six. I'm sure we just saw her here. Not really so responsive like she would move open bottle in the car. >> No. >> You're okay. >> After being informed of her rights, the mother chose to remain silent to protect her own legal interests. >> Real quick, I'm going to read you some Miranda rights. Okay. If you are under arrest, uh, you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in the court of law. You have the right to talk to a lawyer and have him or her present with you while you're being questioned. If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, one will be appointed to represent you before any questioning if you wish. You can decide at any time to exercise these rights, not answer any of my questions or make any statements. Do you understand each of the rights I read to you? You do? Okay. Having these rights in mind, can I speak with you about what's going on? You don't want to talk to me? Okay. During a vehicle check, officers found a concerning item under the baby's seat. Further investigation identified an item in the car that was not suitable for a child to be near. Sarge. Sarge. Oh, they're here. I got the dope back here. I'm testing it. He's >> a little beauty. >> Yeah, I know. It's a shame I didn't test yet. I'm assuming it's fentanyl. >> I need fentanyl. Yeah, I wrote down. >> Oh, yeah. It is kind of chalky. >> Yeah, I do. >> Hello. >> Yeah, you you uh Wait a minute. You just open this door. >> You just Wait, wait, wait, wait. You just told me you didn't want to speak to me under Miranda >> door. Who the [ __ ] you talking about? >> This was on your floorboard. >> What are you doing with me? On my car >> underneath right where your baby was sitting. No. >> I mean, this will be >> You don't want to talk to me. You already told me under Miranda. >> All right. >> Well, then don't speak to me. I want to say >> somebody test positive. >> It's turning blue. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. I'm going to add that charge and then if they're going to hook it, if you don't mind standing by with the baby since you're going to Yeah. Listen, then I'm not I'll call CSB on my way and then I'll call you over the radio if I hear something. You added the baby's name. >> Yeah, baby's added. Well, it's up to you. Or or you can wait till CSB gets her out. >> I don't want to get her going because she's just getting Yeah. >> Despite officer's efforts to manage the situation carefully, the mother became overwhelmed. Her lack of cooperation delayed a proper resolution. >> I'll be in route to the county with a female 13 beginning mileage. >> You're going to have to calm down a little. >> Can you do a welfare check? I guess there's a gold SUV in the parking lot. >> Your daughter's going to CSB. >> To CSB. >> Dad don't want to talk to us. He got warrants. 15. If there's two with me at the county, that'd be great. Party. If you don't calm down, I'm going to have to restrain you. >> 15. >> Yeah. Is there anybody with a rap in their car? Uh, this 13 is in the cuffs to the front of her body. The window and being >> stoping the glass 23. >> Somebody respond. I couldn't hear. >> Yeah, 11's in route. Where exactly are you? >> I'm on Arlington right now. was passing uh Barrett if they wanted to with me up the road. >> While being guided from the vehicle, she became more agitated, requiring officers to follow proper procedures to ensure the safety of both the mother and the child. >> I'm on right now. So, the run, the short of it, Don passed down the car, had open bottle container or open container, 8-month-old next to her in the passenger seat, uh rested her for child drinking. And then during the inventory, Sergeant Brian found a baggie right where the baby is sitting up like right beneath his feet on the floorboard. So she's flipping out about the whole situation. Cut her cuffs to the front of her being. >> She's on my side. Go ahead. Step out. You got to step out here, miss. 24 >> 24 your head. >> I hit my shot. Get your away from me. All these glasses >> through the armrest. Pull it up. >> Don't touch me. Got to waste all this time doing this when I could have been world. >> [ __ ] shut up. What you mean? I was acting in the car. Did I Did I do something to you? >> Did I face up? >> Supposed to be one right there. >> Did I anything up on you? I act like this. You ain't meant for this. She need you to split people make a female locked up. Get the off back up and all that. >> Okay. >> The mother faced charges of possession, childment, and having an open container of liquor. Under Ohio law, she could face 6 months to several years in prison and a fine ranging from $1,500 to $6,000. This case goes beyond legal issues. It serves as a strong reminder of the importance of parental responsibility. When adults lose focus or make unsafe choices, it is the children who are most affected. The stories you've just seen are not unusual. They can happen in any family when emotions run high and support arrives too late. The law has its role, but responsibility doesn't end there. Protecting children is a shared effort between families, communities, and all of us. If this video gave you something to think about, turn that thought into action, even if it's simply listening, offering support, or speaking up at the right moment. Thank you for watching until the end. 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