They just live here for free. They freelogers. >> Regular food. >> You don't drink milk and then pick the kid. >> Yeah. And >> yeah, but I think they learn each other too cuz like I saw >> in most family conflicts, the one who speaks up isn't the strongest, but the one who has no other choice left. >> Let me see if there's anything more. She ironed that at 15year-old grandson and ended up hitting the seven-year-old girl. >> Brilliant. >> I mean, you got marks. She grabbed my throat. >> When adults struggle to manage their emotions, authorities step in. So, children aren't left to carry the weight of those moments. >> Um, he's touching me. He's pulling me. He's telling me I can't. He's taking everything, tossing it around. In many family conflicts, the one who speaks up the most is often the one who ends up carrying responsibility under the rules. On April 26th, 2025, officers received a call about a serious family dispute. On the line was a 16-year-old girl still at an age when home is supposed to feel safe who felt she had to step into an adult role to keep things from escalating to a point that would be hard to undo. No. >> Hello. >> Park police. >> Hello. >> Hello. >> Come in. >> Come on. >> Everybody okay? >> No. Come in. >> Yes. >> Who else is here? Who else is here? >> Just you and him? >> Mhm. >> Anybody else? >> No. >> Can I talk to you then? >> Yes. >> There's no weapons in the house. >> No. >> Okay. >> Who called? >> I did. >> Okay. Yes, I did. Yes, I did. >> Yes, I did. Yes, I did. >> Okay. All right. >> He's trying to get me a rest on purpose. >> Okay. What's going on? >> He told me literally he want to get you. >> Okay. What are you guys arguing about? >> Nothing. Okay. Do me a favor. Let me get your first name. >> Ashley. >> Ashley. A S H L E Y. >> Yeah. >> Find out what's Okay. >> I'll do a ticket. Yeah. Okay. I can't talk to somebody. me. I'm not touching you this time, bro. I got video, bro. >> Okay, tell me what happened with everything, bro. Look at all the Let you roll everything I done. I'm done. You I'm done. >> YOU DID THIS. GO TO JAIL. Go to jail. >> As both parents gave unclear and inconsistent accounts, the daughter became the only one trying to keep the story as accurate as possible while doing her best not to let emotions take over. case is closed. >> Hi honey, can I talk to you? >> Yeah, >> cuz you're like the only one that's up is not yelling. Can you tell me what happened? >> Um, so basically >> So you're the one that called, right? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> So basically, I'm not exactly sure why, but dad just started physically fighting and breaking stuff. >> Dad or mom? >> I think mom started it first. >> Started breaking stuff around the house. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> And I don't know why. I just know they were drinking. Maybe that's like a possible cause, but I don't know exactly like what led up to it. >> Did you see anything physical happen? >> No, cuz I wasn't here the whole time. >> Okay. So, it was literally just breaking stuff. Did you see that happening? >> It was just you were hearing things breaking. >> Yeah. But I think they weren't like hitting each other too cuz like I saw >> but you didn't see it. >> No, >> come here. Let me talk to you. I need you to calm down so you can talk to me and tell me what's going on. Can your daughter step in and help with the baby so I can talk to your dad? >> I just I I really need you to take a deep breath and tell me exactly. >> I'm tired, bro. >> I understand you're tired, but screaming and yelling. I can't step in here. You're going there. >> I want you to see this video. I'll try to take video. >> So, I know that you guys were drinking today, right? What started what started the fight? >> Just drinking, bro. She's mad. She's mad at the world about everything, bro. She talks about P. >> So, she she brought up the ps. What was >> Oh, she used to be on poor on on depression, some bull. Yeah. And then she's like always talking about I want to die [ __ ] I'm drinking, bro. I'm alcoholic. I used to be a bullit, bro. I made it. You know, whatever. If you if you call it, you made it. And then whatever. We're drinking, bro. I'm not the best person, bro. >> Okay. >> She just Hey, I'm not the best. I don't know. She don't want to be with me. I don't I I have no idea, bro. >> So, tell me exactly. So, walk me through it like if I was here, cuz I wasn't here, >> bro. We were drinking sitting on a couch or >> No. No. We were, bro. We just drinking, bro. Everything's chilling, bro. And then she just is getting more aggressive and more aggressive and more aggressive. >> When you say aggressive, what do you mean by that? What is she doing? >> Just talking and you verbally. Oh, she's >> Yes. Where she at? >> Everywhere, bro. Where she face me with a P. She had water. Her hair is white cuz she had hot water. Bro, this is the first time. I don't care. Take her, bro. I don't care. Looking kid, bro. >> All right. Tell me more. There's more to it or no, it was punching you, slapping me, [ __ ] with a [ __ ] empty gallon, bro. Everything, bro. I don't want to be with no more, bro. I'm done. >> Okay, I understand. You're done. I don't even care. I got I'm done. I'm done. I need I'm just I need to take a look. >> I'm done, bro. I'm done. >> What's this over here? >> I lost everything, bro. >> Is that new? >> Yeah. Everything. She was wailing on me. What >> is that? >> Yeah. Everything. Everything, bro. >> Okay. What about this? >> Yes. All that's from today. Right now. >> Okay. Turn right now. Let me see if there's anything more. >> Everything. >> Okay. All that blood coming from. >> Look, she did this. Look. Come here. >> She was trying to clean it up. >> Okay. So, as she was trying to clean up, she cut it without blending. Okay. And where did she how did she break it? >> Hey, how did she break the >> It was all She's smashing it, bro. >> Because the mother appeared overwhelmed and emotionally unwell, officers chose to have her medically evaluated before moving forward with the next steps. >> All right, guys. What's going on? I just want to leave at this point because he's trying to make it like if I leave it's something else. >> Like it's like I'm buried in this hand because No, I wasn't trying to do that or you miss. >> Tell me what happened. And when I don't do what he wants to do, that's it. Okay. >> Then when I'm like, I want to leave. I'm a bad person. Not just I'm a bad person. >> What happened today? >> Today? Like last >> I can't leave. >> Why couldn't you leave? >> Did he restrain you from leaving? Yes. What did he do? >> Um, he's touching me. He's pulling me. He's telling me I can't. He's taking everything, tossing it around. He's what else? >> What is he with >> his hands? >> I have to ask. You don't need to yell. I have to ask. >> Can I see your hands? Do you need the medics for anything? >> No, cuz it's not going to matter. >> Finger. >> Yeah. How did you cut yourself? >> I don't even know. >> You don't know? Okay. >> All right. Did you get photos for me? >> I'm going to take pictures of the damage in the house. >> All right. Appreciate it. You're really trying to act like I have this here. >> Do you need the medics? >> No. >> Okay. >> I want her, too. >> Okay. >> But I have to ask. So, you don't want the medic? Okay. >> Is your daughter okay? >> Look at those. >> You said that she got wet. How did she get wet again? >> Cuz she >> at you? Yeah. >> Did she hit you with it? >> Did she hit you with it or did she miss? >> Hit me with that. >> Where did she hit you with a pot? >> What the? She's weak, bro. She's like 10 away. I understand, but I have to write a report. And in my report, I need to dictate exactly what happened. So, you're telling me she grabbed a pot? Where did she >> drink to just do you remember where you visual? >> Aiden, do you remember where? >> Sheing to the pot. I was holding her like I'm holding her. She throws the pot. >> Okay. >> The water. Boom. And then she comes at me and then bangs me. >> What you say? Did she hit you with the pot or she dump the water? She filled the water and as far as if I remember right, she banged me. Okay, >> that's it. >> Okay, >> all right. Well, the medics are going to come talk to you. Do you want to head downstairs? >> I guess you don't have to. >> You don't have to. Do you want the medics or you don't want the medics? Okay. >> Grab the baby. >> You can use the medic talk to your mom inside. You want to grab the baby? >> All right. You want to go inside, huh? It's just what you like, right? >> Wow. >> All right. So, I'm going to escort you downstairs. They're right here. >> After the medics, we'll do this. Okay. >> This Never mind, man. >> No, they're already here, honey. They're already here. >> I got to hear him. So, >> in the end, the explanations provided were not enough to remove legal responsibility under state law. as she was involved in a domestic with her husband. Uh she's got cuts. I asked her if she wanted to see the medics obviously because we have to indicate yes, but then she started refusing it as we were walking out. >> So, um I told her that she still needs to meet with you guys and get a refusal, but she doesn't know yet. >> Oh, yeah. >> Yeah. Any other party refused? Oh, >> it's got blood on his face. Can I go? >> Just calling the doctor one more time. >> I don't want to be held. >> Hold on one second. We're >> done, right? I don't have to be help. >> Stay right there. >> Wait, wait, wait. Please don't grab me, sir. >> Please don't. Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. Can you tell him not to grab me? Can you tell him not to grab me? >> Almost done. I got you. I'm trying to stop. Can I please? I don't want you. >> Almost done, hun. Almost done. >> I want to get off. I know you do. You got to wait. >> I want to get off. You guys won't let me. I want to get >> You got to wait. >> Am I under arrest? >> Under arrest. >> Am I under arrest? >> Not yet. >> Not yet. Am I under arrest? >> Not yet. >> Can you please stop? >> Okay. >> You know what? You are under arrest. >> Why? >> What? >> Under arrest for domestic. >> What? What? >> Better. I'm sorry. >> What? What? For what? >> Wait. What? What are you doing? >> Oh, wow. For what? >> All right. So, do you guys want to uh >> Can you get off me? >> I'm stop Jesus Christ. >> Um, what's going on? Did you want to help me? >> Um, I'm assuming about this, right? >> Doctor said like you guys are good without like her being evaluated and like >> can I get released? I have not done anything as an adult. >> Wow. >> All right. Cool. Thank you guys. Thank you so much. Appreciate y'all. >> Now, where am I going? Going back to police department. Yes, ma'am. [ __ ] works. >> The mother was charged with domestic and endangering the welfare of a child. Under Illinois law, she can face up to two years in prison and fines of up to $5,000. Love sometimes begins with the courage to pause, seek help, and put a family's well-being above personal pride. So, children don't grow up carrying memories they were never meant to hold. Generational gaps have long been a source of tension, and this situation was no exception. to him. He shouldn't be putting his hands on. I'm 66 years old. >> On February 8th, 2024, officers responded to a home after a report that a grandmother may have handled the situation with her grandson in a way that went too far. The incident began when the boy was jumping on the bed and accidentally stepped on his sister's hand, but emotions quickly escalated beyond a simple family disagreement. >> How you doing, man? What's going on? >> Yeah, my grandson uh me in my face, slap my glasses off my face. >> Who was your grandson? Uh 15 years old. Where is he? >> He's 14. >> 14. >> He went to the store with my sister. >> I just want y'all to talk to him. He shouldn't be putting his hands on. I'm 66 years old. He shouldn't be putting his hands on me. >> Okay. Where the sister at? >> She call her and have her on her way back here. >> Y'all want to come in? >> Yes, ma'am. You got your ID with you? >> Yeah, I'm here. >> You mom? >> I'm That's my mom. I'm his mom. >> Y'all got to excuse the place. 99 people living in here. >> She said here from her. Yeah. Come on. It it it's time for us to go. She has called y'all several times and they told her what she needed to do. Point blank period. That's what she need. >> They just live here for free. They freeloaders. This is how what this is. I'm finally getting the ride. Get up out of here and do what I need to do within the next couple of days. So, they're being evicted. But he still shouldn't be putting his hands on. >> Yeah. But you shouldn't be doing that either. You >> do. Please. >> You target them, too. about if you do. >> Hold on. Y'all ain't about to go back and forth. Listen, listen, ma'am. Listen. Y'all not about to go back and forth. I need to get everybody's side of what happened. So, y'all going back and forth? That's nonsense. I mean, what all happened? >> I don't know. I just I just from my understanding. >> Well, I mean, I can't have three people tell me, she know. So, she was sitting on the bed and my brother was choking. She hit her. >> He stepped on her finger on accident. She yelled at him right there. He said, "You standing right there." She came at him back and then she threw the iron in her face. >> Did she take the iron and throw it like >> How did all this start? >> You know what? To be honest with you, I don't I don't even remember cuz a lot of stuff goes on all the time. I just got in the hospital a couple of weeks ago. I don't need this. All I've been asking them to do is move. They don't help. They don't help. >> So, what happened? What happened for us to be called? >> I'm trying to tell you. I don't really remember what happened, but I was talking to somebody else. I wasn't even talking to him. I did not cuz I'm talking to you. I'm talking to you, man. >> Well, they lying. >> Okay, stop worrying about what they saying. >> I'm not worried, but just don't lie. >> Okay, I'm talking to you. Talk to me right now. So, what happened? >> Uh, Milani, do you remember what happened? >> The lady didn't call the lady. >> No, lying. The iron did not go by his face. So, she's lying. >> No, I'm talking about >> y'all going back and forth. We not about to do that. Well, nothing going to happen anyway, but I what I wanted was he shouldn't be disrespecting adults. >> Okay. So, he disrespect disrespect mother. They don't listen to her. >> Okay. So, he disrespected you in my house long long. >> He disrespected you. So, what happened? >> I don't remember what happened. What I'm trying to tell you. >> Okay. I'll be right back. >> I don't remember things. A common household item became part of the situation, turning it into something more serious, especially with children nearby. >> How old is she? >> She's seven. >> 7year-old female got in the face with an iron. >> So what what happened? >> So she was sitting on the bed. >> Who is she? >> Jaci. >> This is Ji. >> Okay. >> She was sitting on the bed. My brother was jumping on it. And after he stepped on her finger. >> Which brother? >> The one that's my sister. >> Okay. >> He stepped on her finger. And he said, "My bad." And she started crying. And after she said, "Bana Jamar stepped on your daughter finger." Then after Jamal's like, "Be quiet. You're always yelling." Then after that, she she picked up the eye and tried to throw it past me. >> Ma'am, ma'am. Ma'am, I asked you what happened. >> Ma'am, this is my last time asking you. I asked you what happened. You told me you didn't remember. >> No, I'm >> Okay. So, let me ask somebody who remember. >> Okay. >> Okay. Don't interrupt me while I'm trying to get what happened. >> She couldn't see him past me. >> Okay. I'm trying to be respectful as I can. I gave you the opportunity to tell me what happened. >> In my room, I'm going in my room. >> Just sit here for a second. I'm not done with you. >> She tried to pick up the uh the iron. She tried to throw it at him, but she her in the face. >> She got mad cuz the grandson was like, "You always yelling in the face." He stopped her in the face. You got silver batteries, the grandson, and the grandma. Then you turn around, you got battery on the grandma for the little girl cuz she trying to sling iron the boy, but she missed the boy her. And in all actuality, that's what you got. It's like you got three things going on all at one time in this family dispute. So >> if anybody get arrested, it's grandma. >> The grandma. >> Do I have permission to take a picture of your daughter? >> Your son name. Well, he on his way back. I rather talk to him when he get back. How long they going to take? >> He right here at Publix. >> What's her name? So her name is Ja. >> Well, we asked your mama, "Is it okay if we talk to you?" Okay. Do you remember what happened? >> Okay. So, what happened? >> Jamar stepped on J and then she tried to hit him but she missed and then she hit me and then Well, I don't remember the rest. >> You don't remember the rest? Okay. I appreciate you. Thank you. >> Hello. >> Hey. Iron iron or golf club iron? >> No, I iron like a ironing board. Like you iron your clothes and hit her in the face. She threw the iron at the 15-year-old grandson and ended up hitting the seven-year-old girl. >> The scene grew more complicated as the grandmother, the mother, the 15year-old boy, and the younger child shared differing versions of what happened. Each person may have experienced the moment differently, but standard procedures focus on the overall impact of the incident. >> Yeah. What side of your face was on? >> She slapped. >> You remember that, but you don't remember what happened? >> Yo, because I remember that. And I remember my glasses going off. >> Do you need to be seen by EMS? >> What happened? >> Only thing that I remember is the baby her hand. She said that Jamar stepped on her hand. So I got up to see what was going on and he said he did not step on his hand. And as he was going past me, >> and this happens almost every day. He calls me a he says stuff to me every day. So I just had it with all of them. >> So when he walked past you, what happened? >> Cord and >> he called you to be word. >> Yeah. And um >> reassurance pushed that. I came back to the room. I remember >> that's my brother. You know what I'm saying? So where did come in? >> Where did this come in? >> Came in when his mother came to the room to see what was going on. She was like in front of the door. I was here and he just swung over and slapped me. >> Where were you when this happened? >> I was in the front room. >> Okay. Did you see >> No. Any hands exchanged? >> I just heard I heard the cry and I heard the yelling. >> Let me speak to you outside. >> I'm just waiting for Jamar. >> Yeah, but you know what? But but let me say this. >> How you doing, Jamar? >> Jamar. >> Good. >> Step inside real quick and uh let me talk to mom. I just want to hear Jamar's side of the story. >> Absolutely. But let me just give you a quick backstory. I'm a twin sister. So, it's always been a little favoritism. When my mom got sick, I came out here to help her. Eventually, all my kids came out here. The disrespect started getting real. Jamari and the one that told you what happened, their father was murdered. So, now it goes from you yelling at them, saying stuff below the belt, now you calling them. So, all of it be a trigger. You know what I'm saying? So, it's it's a it's personal that always leads up to her reaching out, touching one of the kids or whoever. Y'all end up getting called. And that's why I say we already know what we need to do. >> What do you need to do? >> From what I got so far, I'm going let her talk to Jamari. We're going to have a discussion when she get done. >> But from what I got so far, unfortunately, your mom probably about to be arrested. >> No, please don't. Please don't. >> It's family. Please don't. It was a mistake though. It was a mistake. Please do not arrest her. She She does not. She can. Please don't. >> And that and that's where I'm kind of stuck at with her health condition and stuff. >> Yes. Her health condition is bad. We just recently got out the hospital. Please don't. >> So because it's family. >> Mama Bear. Can I talk to your son, please? >> Go ahead. >> Okay. >> Yes, ma'am. >> All right. What happened, sir? >> We was in the back room right there. >> Mhm. Uh, I was jumping on the bed and I had stepped on her finger. She wanted to uh she came in here, told her mom and she started yelling right there. I whispered in her ear. I was like, "Shut up." And so so she came back and I had like it was like an empty water bottle. There was nothing in there. So I just like squished it and the water came out. She came back there. She tried to throw an iron and it like caught the girl and I came back in here. She tried she business. >> Okay. So, what hand would you say you mushed her with? >> All right. >> Okay. So, right hand you you >> All right, sweetheart. >> So, when we say mush, right to yourself, how would you say mush? Is this a mush or >> Okay. So, >> going to jail. >> Ain't nobody doing all that. >> So, do you remember what hand she used when she you remember? >> Okay. Was it a Was it a Was it? >> It wasn't like it hurt me, but it like went like that. >> Okay. Then what did you do? >> I went in the back. I was walking around the house and she went in there and called y'all. >> Okay. >> Okay. So, did he say anything about the iron? >> Well, he said that she threw the iron, tried to him, but she like she cocked back through the iron and it didn't hit him. It hit her. >> I'm trying to determine due to her age and her health and stuff. >> Are we just recently? Listen, with her health and her age and stuff, I'm trying to make the determination of I don't know how to put it, but she's arrested on a family, which this is what the report is going to be under. They'll put a stay away order in place for her and the kids. And since I've been here, that's been going on. You get what I'm saying? >> But see, that has a lot to play with her medication and all of that. I don't know if her medication approve anything, but she's on anti-depression. She's on several medications. >> Okay. So, with all of that, her medical history and stuff, I'm trying to make a determination not to arrest her, but I have enough to arrest her. If I do, it's going to be a stay away order from the kids or the one she hit. At least that means she probably won't be allowed back in this house. >> This is her house. >> I get that. >> That's just how family work sometimes. >> I'm trying to work around that. the best I can. So, just keep that conversation between me and you for now >> and I'm going try to contact my supervisor. >> Under regulations, any situation that may put a child at risk requires careful review. At the same time, the teenager's loss of emotional control toward an older family member also calls for guidance and support. >> You ain't going to curse, >> but if you need us, call us. >> Tell them what you really >> So, what explain what happened one more time. >> I forgot to tell what really did it. >> Hold on one second, ma'am. I'm speaking to him. I got you. We going. Ma'am, we going to be Ma'am. Hold on. Ma'am, >> hold on. Okay, we going to come out of here. We got you. Just give us a second. Okay, I'm talking to him. Be right back. All right, Grandma. >> Your turn. Now, I've got two two two variations of the story of what occurred. So, >> and now what happened? >> I'm going to let you know right now. I have problem with my memory. the stages of forgiveness. >> Okay. >> But I just remember going in the room after my uh great grand said that Jamari stepped on her hand to see what was going on. He said he didn't step on the hand and then he went back and I was going back to my room and he squirts me with this water bottle all the time. >> So he came and squirted. That's what really flared me. Mhm. >> And she squirted me with the water again. And then the mother came and we were at the door in the room and she was standing there. He was behind her and I was on the inside of the room. And when he went at me, hit me in the face and knocked my glasses off. I just said, "Let me just call the police cuz nothing gets done with her kids." >> Okay. >> The oldest one broke up my doors to my bedroom. >> I'm not We not talking about that. We talking about right here, right now. Right. >> So, where were you in conjunction when he's jumping on the bed in my bedroom? >> I was in my bedroom. >> So, you were in your room? >> Yes. >> While he was jumping on the bed? >> Yes. >> Okay. So, she came out >> and told me. She was crying and said Jamar jumped on her hand. >> Now, she told you or she told her mama. >> She told her mama and she told me. >> Okay. So, at this point, you're coming out of You came out the room up here. I came out of my bedroom in the back >> and you came up to this room in the front, right? Okay. So, you're coming out to the front. Where is he in conjunction of while this is going on? >> He was like I think he was coming out of the room or was in the room. I'm not sure. >> Okay. >> But I know he went past me and he was like, I did not jump on her hand. After that, I turned around and went back to my room and words was going on and he came out with the spray bottle and started spraying me. So he came out into the I'm right here. Right here. Don't Don't worry about him. So talk to him. >> I I got you. So now both of y'all done came out the room. >> Mhm. >> We both in the hallway. That's when the little >> and he's behind his mother cuz his mother's standing there listening to what's going on. And he reached around. >> Okay. So he reached around his mama you. >> Okay. Milani. Where was Milani? >> I don't know. >> Okay. So when you >> see that good. >> Okay. So when did you hit accidentally hit Milani with an iron? >> I was in the room cuz the iron was on the table. >> So you were in this room. >> Okay. So you picked it up and what happened? >> And I just swung it. >> Let it go. My leg in the face. >> Milani. Yeah. I didn't know where she was. I didn't even see I didn't even know she was there. >> Unfortunately. Yeah. In a delicate situation that balanced family dynamics with legal responsibility, officers still needed the grandmother to cooperate in clarifying what took place. >> His family, >> are y'all trying to put me in the cop car? >> Yes, ma'am. You are going to be under arrest. >> Why? >> You're under arrest for battery family. >> No, they cannot stay in my house. Listen, they have stolen money from me. They have stolen my car and crashed my car. >> Listen, ma'am. I can't go to jail. Listen, I get that. I understand that. But basically, based upon what happened, >> see your hands. >> Okay, >> we'll explain all. >> Let me go get my socks cuz I had taken my socks off that we'll let them know to give you some socks. >> Now they really going to steal out of my room. The oldest one already busted the doors down in two bedrooms. He stole my car and crashed it. >> I'm worried about what happened tonight, man. I'm just so aggravated and out of it and tired of that little boy squirting me with >> You got anything in your pockets on your jackets? >> I don't know. Just put it on because of the mere fact and the heat of the argument and you Malaysia in the face with the iron and it and because it caused a bruise on her face. So by state law what that constitutes is battery and by her being in the house that's family. Everybody stay in the house together. Watch your head. The grandmother was charged with battery. If convicted, she could face up to 12 months in prison and a fine of up to $1,000. However, considering her age and declining health, there is also the question of whether support services and family counseling could help create a safer and more positive environment for everyone involved. Some nights, a small argument is enough to turn a familiar home into a place that no longer feels safe. >> Run in your house. Okay. Um, if you decide to drink like that your own property, you need to have somebody >> responsible >> responsible that can care for the well-being of those children. >> On September 29th, 2024, officers responded to a call about a disagreement between a husband and wife rooted in familiar pressures, finances, work, feeling overwhelmed, and the weight of daily life. When a factor that reduced clear judgment was involved, the situation grew more intense and unfolded in front of the children. Bad night. >> Bad night. >> Drinking. >> Yeah. >> What's going on? Why is it Why was it a bad night? >> Relationship. >> I'm a boy. >> He's good. >> Are you talking like I'm tired of getting my throat? >> She grab your neck. >> Why don't you grab your neck? out here. >> Bad night, I guess. I don't >> Man, what started all of it? >> Drinking. >> Drinking. Y'all get to arguing about something? >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. >> Yes, sir. >> What are you arguing about? >> Finances. >> Finances. Okay, I get it. >> At what point did it turn physical? >> I told her I was like, I got to go to work. And then it blew up for me. >> So, what happened exactly when it blew up? >> Possible. I don't have a vehicle. I feel lowest in this world. >> Yeah. >> I was trying to talk trying to talk to my wife, you know, like honestly sir, it's hard word against mine. >> That's why we're asking you so we know what you got to say about it. >> We're just trying to have a deep like a good conversation. >> I I understand all that, but when it blew up, that's the part we need to know. A verbal argument. People argue all the time. It happens. >> It's a thing. Back to life. But what happened when it blew up? >> She put hands on me. >> Okay. Where were y'all standing on this at? Inside. >> In inside. >> Okay. Yes, sir. >> Where were the kids in there with y'all? >> They were in their room. >> In their room. >> Yes, sir. >> In the kitchen and bedroom. >> In the hallway. >> In the hallway. >> So, when you say she put >> Sorry, >> when you say she put hands on you, household shove you. What? I mean, you got marks. >> She grabbed my throat. >> Okay. She immediately just went in, grabbed >> I told her I was like, "Stop." >> Okay. How did you react to that? What happened? >> I went and got my son. >> Did you Have you like? >> Of course I did. >> How did you get her away from you? >> I'm I'm not going to lie. Yes. Yes. I Please get off me. Please. >> Did you her? Did you hit her? Like what happened? How did you >> No, I didn't hit her. No. >> Okay. >> So her back with your hands. You didn't push her down. You didn't hold your arm. >> At any point >> when she had her hand around your throat, at any point, could you not breathe or was it just more digging claws? >> We were both at the point where Yeah. She couldn't breathe. >> She couldn't breathe. >> She felt like she couldn't breathe because she was >> I mean, did you like dude? I was like, bro, back >> like like while you were showing off, did you grab her up at the neck and lock? >> Did Did you have your hand up around her neck or >> No, sir. Why was she feel like she couldn't breathe? What was it getting her airway? >> She Well, I'm saying she was like I was like, >> you said she couldn't breathe. You said you both couldn't breathe. While you were shoving her away, did you shove up here? What the? >> No, she had me like this and I was talking about her on you. I'm talking about the other way around. How did you get her off of me? >> I put my wrist up like this. I said, "Get off me." >> Is there another kid in the house? >> Yes, ma'am. >> How old? >> Unattended. >> She's She's fine. She's >> Is there an adult in there? >> No. >> We're trying to find out if there's anybody else here. >> There is nobody here. >> Okay. Can I go see the baby real quick and make sure it's okay? >> Absolutely. Absolutely. >> Yep. You stay right here with them. Okay. Where is he? After the child was guided to a separate area, officers continued speaking with the man. As the conversation went on, the details he shared became increasingly inconsistent, suggesting that heightened emotions may have influenced how he described events. >> First throw on your right. What about your elbow? Is that pre-existing? That's Yeah, that's Tommy Jones. I had Tommy John. Okay. But everything's good. Um, >> did you grab her back by the net? >> I'm sorry. >> You grab her by the nest? Yes. No. Maybe not. >> Yes. Yeah, we both Thank you for being honest cuz I would appreciate you. >> Kind of got disoupled like I'm not >> Yeah, we're trying to figure it out. But that's >> We get called here. We weren't here. >> I'm not trying to lose my job. >> Yeah, we get called here. We don't know what's going on. That's why we're here trying to figure things out. Okay. >> Whenever you said that she couldn't breathe. >> It's cuz you were grabbing her neck, too. >> No, cuz she was grabbing. >> How So, how does her grab your neck? You see how that doesn't make a whole lot of sense? >> I get it. >> Okay. So, you did grab her by the neck. >> No. >> You just told her you did. >> You grabbed her bottom neck. This is your one and only chance to be as honest and truthful as possible. >> When your story keeps going back and forth and you leave a lot of holes and stuff, >> a lot of times that doesn't leave us much choice. >> Understand? Understand? >> So, right now is your time to be honest so we can figure things out. >> We were both getting physical with each other. >> Okay. >> And um >> What do you mean by physical? We got to we got to have descriptives. >> She didn't like how I was talking. She grabbed him by the neck. >> Okay. >> And I put my arms up like that, >> right? >> I was like, "Please stop." >> Okay. At what point did you grab her by the neck during that time? Afterwards, >> honestly, all I remember is doing this and saying, "Please get off." That's all. I'm not I'm not trying to dog y'all around. >> So, you don't you don't remember anything else. >> And the longer this goes and the longer your story keeps changing or you keep trailing off. >> I'm not trying to I'm not trying to change on trying to, but it is. >> But yeah, you're changing every time I talk. >> We um we both got physical with each other. She put her hands on me. We are well aware of that >> and I tried just tried to tell her to get off me and next thing I know she's out here. >> While officers work to understand how the incident unfolded and to what extent visible signs on the mother helped reflect part of what had happened. >> Can you just take your hair and move it out from your Do you have uh parents that live near here? >> Of course, please. >> What about his parents? >> D. >> No. >> Dell. >> Oh, they're in jail. They're in jail here. Both parents. >> His dad. >> Both guys. >> Mom is in jail and just holding straight out. Nope. Straight out. >> His mom, which is going to par is in jail and par together. You're fine. We're >> I don't want any contact as far as his mom goes. >> Okay, that's fine. Just fill out that statement for me. Okay. >> Okay. >> Can you look up for me real quick? >> Just look straight up. Over here straight up. >> You want me to go ahead and have dispatch contact him? >> Yeah, that would be fantastic. Can you send me the number DC or if y'all can call them and have them reach out? They don't want they got their guitar into a rocking chair. >> Although the immediate dispute had calmed, officers were then faced with a more urgent concern involving living conditions that did not meet a child's basic needs. >> Like strapped in to a rocking chair. >> Is it in a seat or something? >> Yeah, it's like a it's like a toddler rocking chair, but that's what she's sleeping in. You can't baby down while they're sleeping. Not like that. >> I'm looking at you like this. It's not It's not okay. >> Goodness. How old are you? >> Can you tell me how old you are? You're four. >> Do you know your mom's phone number? >> I don't really want cars. >> No. No. We just need a number there. It's not really an option right now. So, what is her name? >> Helena. >> Helena. >> So, she's reaching out to mom. She says she's had prior cases with them. >> Oh, she has? >> Yeah. But all the numbers they had are no longer useful. >> Oh, for the mom >> for anybody. >> Okay. When was their last case? Did she tell you? >> She didn't tell me the last case. >> Hey, watch the dog. Watch the dog. Come here, puppy. >> Come here. >> It's a tennis ball. >> Yeah. The bat. The best. >> Close. >> Here. I got it. I'll throw it back to him. Tell him to throw it better. >> Slower. >> Yeah. Yeah. >> He's winning. >> Ready? >> Oh, yeah. Push the dog. >> Good job. >> Oh, no. >> That's okay. See it? >> Just We're not going to talk to him. Okay. >> Okay. Don't run though. >> You can leave it halfway. Yeah. I'm not going to watch you. You got me some flowers. You're so sweet. Why didn't you put them right up there on the steps? >> Thank you. >> Hi. >> I'm Miss Tanny with Department of Children and Families. How are you? >> I'm good. I >> She doesn't know 10:15 yet. Just >> give me some um telephone numbers about your little people. Evidently, it's kind of rough living in the house for them and stuff. So, can you tell me someone that maybe you guys can maybe go for the night to stay? I just tried calling your mom like seven times and she's not answering. Who else do you know in your phone that could um >> maybe you know take y'all in >> your sister? My mom, she goes to sleep early, wakes up early. >> This little guy is having the time of his life at 11:00 at night. Is it okay if I step in step and check the water? >> Yep. Go for it. So, while we're in here, we might as well go ahead and do this. Um, I need you to get a little bag for them because they're going to have to go to a friend's or a family's members tonight. Okay. >> All the kids. >> Both of the kids. Yes. Right. There's no other kids, right? Just the two. >> Yeah. So, she's working on getting a family member to come and get them or >> a friend or something. So, >> if you just want, you know, diapers, formula, whatever. >> Yeah. A lot of roaches. Yeah, I see that. That's not good for those babies. >> I know. >> Diapers, milk. >> Do they drink just regular milk? >> My daughter does. Yes. Okay. My son's some regular food. >> You don't drink milk though? You don't have a cup? >> Yeah, she doesn't. He actually does not drink milk. >> So, what's he drink for his like >> apple juice? High sea. Is it okay if I wait till like family members get here to like wake her up? >> Yeah. Yeah. Don't wake her up right now. Everything's back. >> Oh, is that him? >> The amount of roaches that are in this house is like and he doesn't even care. Just like touching things with him, crawling all over the place. >> You know, he's got a picture of that. >> Hi, Mr. Tammy with Department of Children and Family. >> I need to get some names of somebody who can possibly, you know, get these kids for the night if you know. Based on the information gathered, responsibility appeared to rest with the father and officers required his cooperation to help clarify the situation. >> Like I was just >> for the rest of the night. >> These kids are safe with me. >> No, they're not. That's that's not a choice right now. >> Okay. >> It's it's just not a choice. And I would rather have them go with family members than to sit in my office all night long. >> Okay. >> So, I've called her sister. Who else? Who else can you think of? >> Jared Darnell. >> Who? >> Jared Darnell. Who is that? >> That is my best friend. He's the god. He He's the godfather of my >> You got a number for him. Where's your phone? >> 249. >> Oh, you know it. It's supposedly your mom is not available. >> My mom is in prison. >> Here, come over and talk to me real quick, bud. Come here. All right. So due to the nature of the allegations and both y'all I mean both your stories are basically the same but at the same time both of you uh say the other one's primary aggressor and when we have domestic issues we have a duty to act. We can't just let it go. Okay. So if you will turn around for me. >> You got anything on your persons that need to be made aware of? Don't waste your change pockets. >> I'm just asking do you have anything you need made aware of? Put your hands back here for me. Like you're praying. Put them together like you're praying. There you go. >> I got to take a piss. >> I'll come. Let's take a minute. >> All right. Temper. Temper. >> I won't forget you. >> Don't get too close to the walls. It seemed things might end in relief for the mother, but the child's living environment showed that greater care and protection were still needed. The mother was left to reflect seriously on her caregiving responsibilities. >> What is that? >> Huh? >> What on the roof? >> Oh, I didn't see that. >> I think it was Look, look at the bottom of the bag. Looks like a picture of that. >> Mhm. >> I hate leaving a baby in here by herself. >> Yeah. And she's wearing fleece with the damn footies cut out of it. So, listen. Due to everything that occurred and the fact that you both were highly intoxicated with the children being unsupervised inside the house upon our arrival, um, you're going to jail tonight. Okay. you're going to go to jail for the battery and you're going to go to jail for the child. Um, not supervising your children and being inebriated where you can't even walk is not okay when you have two small children in your house. >> Okay. Um, if you decide to drink like that you're on property, you need to have somebody >> responsible >> responsible that can care for the wellbeing of those children. Um, the fact that you have her strapped in that chair, not okay. >> It's the only thing I can caring was being sucked. Your husband said that you have another pack and play. Children need to be trained in every aspect of their life from the day that they're born until the day that they're grown and then even after that. So things are complicated. And yes, children may not like their initial, you know, wherever in this instant sleeping. But you as a mother have to say, "Hey, this is what is safe for my child and this is what has to be done." strapping her in a chair and leaving her in a chair unsupervised in her room in the middle of the night. Not okay. Okay. I've seen kids like that because they'll sit up and they'll put their head like this and it cuts their airway off. >> Okay. >> So, just not okay. All right. Go ahead and put your hands behind your back. >> So, who's going to watch those? >> So, that DCF investigator is going to go ahead and take them and then there's somebody else that is supposed to be um retrieving them. What was Do you remember the name or >> Okay, >> I'll get you the name though. That way you know where they're Hold on. where they're going. Okay. >> Is he getting the rest of his wheels or >> Yep. Yep. Nope. I got you. >> Okay. >> Who's coming to get the kids? >> Oh, Jared Darnell. >> Jared Darnell. >> Mhm. He's clean. He's got a valadel. >> Is that brother, sister, cousin? >> Friend, godfather of the kids. >> Okay. Jared Darnell. >> Mhm. >> Jared Darnell. Do you know who that is? Okay. That's who's going to come and grab him? Okay. text. >> That's her godfather. >> Hey, Heather, this is a a question not pertaining to your arrest. Okay. Do you have on you? No. >> Are you sure? >> Okay. I feel like I can smell it. >> Okay. Is that what was in the roof in the kids' room? >> I can't really understand. >> Okay. Heather, have you been to jail before? No. >> No. Has um your other half? >> No. >> He's never been to jail either. >> The mother was charged with neglect and battery. Under Florida law, she could face up to 6 years in prison and a $6,000 fine. After everything, what matters most is that children are safe and loved. Sometimes love begins with knowing when to stop, so childhood can grow in peace. You might be surprised that a child's cry alone led this father into serious legal trouble. >> They've been crying and screaming since I've been home for the past two days. And I've just been trying to ignore it. Trying to ignore it. >> On December 24th, 2024, police were dispatched after a family disturbance call where a child's cries drowned out any explanations. At the scene, they approached the mother who appeared confused, anxious, and exhausted, and she began to describe what happened. Why don't you have the caller step out so we're not going up to the door? >> 7 dispatch, can you have the caller step outside the house? A kid I think it's a kid sitting right there just letting you know. Hi. How you doing? Did you call us? >> Can you come over here and talk to us? What's going on? First of all, it's okay. Is he >> the complainant should be stepping out now? >> What's his name? Um, >> I'm sorry. Let me calm down. >> That's okay. Just tell me what's going on. >> Um, so >> is that your kid sitting in the window right there? >> No, that's my brother. >> Okay. Sorry. >> Yeah. Um, so he's off nicotine and I was just trying to um come inside my room and do our daily cleaning. >> Mhm. But the kids and they I guess they got mad cuz they were both crying. >> The kids are crying. >> Yeah, my two babies. And then >> where is he inside the house? Is he on the on this this side? >> He's on the bathroom. I rent the room. Um >> so it's like a split type of housing situation or what? >> Yeah, like that. Our house is like under construction. So Okay. >> I mean it's almost done. >> Yeah. >> Um but >> is he armed? Does he have anything in his hands? >> No, it's it should be in his tow truck. >> Which truck? >> This one. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> Um, he's a big guy. So, >> well, what happened? >> Yeah. >> Um, yeah, it's really >> Do you want to just talk to me personally? >> Um, yeah, I guess. >> Okay. Okay. >> Okay. It's fine. What happened? >> Um, we just got back cuz the kids are crying. >> Mhm. And then my 2-year-old, he has like a nine infection. I try to >> Okay, you're good. >> Um he like him and like Yeah. I was like, "Why don't you do that?" And I'm like I'm like >> he's a father, biological father to the kid. >> Yeah. Okay. >> But um I I was like, "I'm going to take the kids outside." And then he starts at me. Oh, but I never know. So, he's like, "Oh my god, he tried me." >> Did he hit you at all? >> Yeah, he didn't. He's um he like hit me in the head. >> Okay. What's his first name? >> Um he's like in my system. Um >> Brendon. >> Brendon. >> Okay. >> Um Yeah. >> How big is he? He's like about his height. >> But how how big? Like >> Oh, like a little bit that covered him. >> Oh, okay. >> Yeah. >> So, he's not too big. >> Yeah, but he's really strong. >> Okay. >> Yeah. And I was trying to get out the door. >> Is this him? >> No, that's my dad. >> Okay. Who else is in the house? Is that your kid? >> Is that your kid that >> just >> No, no, he has an eye infection. >> Ah, okay. Okay. That's the eye infection. >> Oh, okay. How many people are in the house? >> Um, I got family members in the house and right now there's just um >> I just need to know how many people are in the house. >> Um, >> so there's your dad, my son, >> my little baby, my mom, um, my three siblings. >> Oh jeez. Are they on this side? >> Um, >> I just want to see if he's isolated cuz I want to go talk to him. >> Um, yeah, he's isolated right now. He just does not want to hear it from anybody. >> Doesn't matter. Um, okay. So, just the kid where the kid kicked them. >> Yeah, I guess basically like I'm going to have to take pictures of the kid. >> According to the mother, both she and the children were drawn into this tense situation. Although the full impact was not clearly determined, the behavior alone was enough for police to treat it as a serious matter. >> But right now, what I'm going to do is I'm going to go in there and talk to him. >> I really want to pull him out to us, but he's probably not going to come out. Yeah. I just don't want to talk to you. >> Yeah. And you have a lot of family members in there. >> Yeah. >> So, what what's what's the other option I can do right now? So, we're good. You can come over here if you need to. Um, >> so either A, you're going to leave that door open and you can tell them to come out. >> Yeah. >> But I need to see you and I need to see him or I'm if you give me permission, I can go out in there. But you're saying you have tons of family member in there. >> Yeah. >> Okay. So either you can even tell your family to go to the other side of the house and >> what's going on. I need to know what's >> the kid swung at her in the face >> and then the baby I was holding the baby and he took the baby away from me and he um well threw the baby on the bed. I couldn't see what else he was doing. >> Did anybody witness this? >> No, it's just me. >> Do you have any visible injuries that we need to photograph or anything? Where do you at? In the face. >> Yeah, in the head. Yeah. Like >> is that red? >> Is that I'm sorry. Is that acne or is that >> No, that's acne. That's >> okay. Child, the little boy. >> Yeah. >> In the eye. >> No, that's infection. >> Yeah, that's an eye infection. >> It's a different kid. >> Okay. So, nobody saw this, but what what was he mad about? >> Um um I don't know. He said he was off nicotine and >> so he's moody. >> Yeah. I was like, "Okay, well that's when he said it hit us." Um, she said he's in the system as well, so he um Brendan. >> Brendan what? >> Yeah, you guys probably seen him before. >> Why don't you get her information and get and get the children's ages and names and >> where's he at? What's he wearing? So, we know. Apparently, there's more than one man in there. >> Yeah, he was wearing a bright orange shirt. >> You guys married or you just have children? >> As well. >> Um, >> how many kids do you have? >> Off and on. Um, >> together with him. >> Oh, just two. Oh, I'm pregnant right now. Two >> with him. With him. His child. >> How long? How do you mind me asking? How far? >> I think 3 months. >> He's aware of it. >> He knows. You're pregnant. >> Yeah. >> Nobody else saw this. How old are your children? >> Um, my my last my other son is nine months. >> What's his name? Same last name, right? I understand you're upset. I'm just I have to get everything down. >> Um >> what do you say? >> Um I don't know. He just like >> get him out of the way or >> Yeah. I guess he kept trying to jump on his dad and play with him and then he got mad. >> Okay. >> But show can you show me how in what manner? Um I guess >> straight on or just get off me or or >> um he was laying down and then I could he pushed my son off him and he fell on the bed laying down and he just kept like almost >> a couple times and the boy cry. >> Um yeah, I obviously cried. >> So then what did you do? >> Um this was before you >> Yeah. I said, "Oh my god, that's insane. I've never seen um somebody do that." >> And then what did he do? Um, he he and then >> Did you grab the child? >> I tried to grab the child. >> Is that Is that when he you I need to I I'd like to have a timeline of how >> Yeah. All this happened all like in a few seconds. >> So you first the child. >> Um, so she after he I was like I I was okay. He tried um me, hit me in the head a few times. I think he pulled my nearby. >> Did he stop you from calling 911? Cuz I seen a text came through. >> Yeah. >> So he didn't call us. >> Yeah. I text, you know, >> so he doesn't know we're here. >> Yeah. Like I think all my family knows now cuz >> they said this happened an hour ago. Is that correct? >> Yeah. >> I think you wait so long. >> Um um we have like workers coming in right now. We have electricians. >> Okay. Um, yeah. A little embarrassed. >> Oh, yeah. >> The situation became clearer as officers spoke with the man. He acknowledged his partner's account. While he stated it was not intentional, that admission provided grounds for further legal steps. As the law places children's safety above adult emotions, >> not there's no firearms in the house. >> That was nice. Nothing. >> Let us in. >> What's that? >> She wants us to pull him out of the house. Talk to her. >> It's right here. >> Is it in there? >> No. >> Yes. Can you stay back that way? >> Hey, Brandon. >> Well, could you come out and talk to us, please? Dispatch 1074. Oh, hey. All right. Hey, how you doing? >> Hey, Brandon. Um, do you mind just stepping out front with us? >> Yeah. Let me get my >> real quick. Hey, let's don't even worry about your shoes real quick. Do you have any weapons? >> No, sir. >> Okay. Nothing. Not even. Okay. Might as well put that down. All right. Actually, don't even Don't even go back in there. Just go out front. >> You want me to get your shoes for you, bud? >> Yes, sir. >> Um, I've been trying to detox from nicotine. Um, I haven't had nicotine in two days. I told her I was like, just try to keep the kids away. I know they're they can be >> There's the keys. You want to hold on to the keys? >> Put them right here. >> Um, I told her I was like, I'm trying to detox from nicotine. >> Yeah. I don't want to really be around the kids while I'm doing it because they've been crying and screaming since I've been home for the past two days. And I've just been trying to ignore it. Trying to ignore it. And >> Okay. >> I lashed out. And I hate to say that. I lashed out. Um I threw the one kid off of me. >> How do you mean throw? >> Uh I just pushed him off of me. I done. This going to sound bad. >> That look like a more so you him. >> Yeah. Up with my foot. I didn't want to them. I know they're kids. >> Uhhuh. >> Uh, and then do you mind just raising your shirt? I just got to make sure on you, man. Just just do that solid. All right. Sounds good. Thank you very much. We're good. So, what else happened? Um, I got really irritated because they've been crying and screaming. I know they love me. I love them. >> Uh, the one, which is not allowed anymore. I spanked one. I moved them off of me with my foot. >> Okay. >> Spanked them. And then she took the kids and ran outside. I told her, "I just want to be left alone. I'm trying to detox. I don't want to be around the kids." I thought about going to the office just to get away from him while the majority of it gets out of my system and then I'd be able to come back and be there. >> Did you know you're uh are you guys married? >> No. >> No. Just Okay. Did you know she's pregnant? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> Yeah, I know she's pregnant. >> Okay. So, >> I just want to get away from him for a couple of days while the most of it gets out of my system. Yeah. >> I know I can go to the office. My boss said go to the office. >> Okay. Uh, she's recommended I go to the office. I don't want to leave the office because I want to be there for her and the kids, but if I need to, I'll just go to the office. >> Did you her? Did you your girlfriend? >> No, I didn't at her. >> No, I didn't at her. >> None of that. >> No, ma'am. >> Okay. All right. Um, real quick. >> Mhm. >> Um, do you mean put your face that that far? I just got to check you. Okay. >> Put your hands behind your back. >> Find is my chew. >> Put your hands behind your back. So, what's happening right now is that um obviously you're being arrested for um battery especially on a pregnant woman and um >> 1074. >> So, I'm going to take him over. I'll search him. Get him in the car. I'm going to bring the car up. >> What I recommend you do is look at the child. >> Yeah. I'm going to take pictures. >> Photograph her and the child. Okay. >> Do you have any questions for me? He's going to obviously talk to you. >> Okay. No, I need to call him. I'm going to Kiranda. >> You ever been read your Miranda rights before? >> Yes. >> Okay. So, you've been arrested before? >> Yes. >> Okay. Do you mind sharing what for? >> Uh back in 2018 child and improper way to be two-way communication device. >> Is it with the same woman here? >> No. Okay. >> No, that was back for a sting operation in 2018. >> Okay. Well, just so you know, I'm sure you already know, I have to contact ECF as well. >> At any point while she was grabbing those children and trying to leave, did you swing at her or make contact with her? >> No, not while she was trying to leave. Um, >> did you at any time period make contact with her? >> Yes. >> Okay. What happened there? >> Uh, I pulled uh her hair. >> You pulled on her hair? >> Yeah, I pulled on her hair. I wanted her to get away from me. Okay. >> Um, and then that's when uh I took my hands off of him and then she took the kids and left. >> Okay. I did take the youngest one and moved him over to the side. >> Officers checked on the baby's condition before continuing the necessary procedures at the station. >> Is this side? >> I'll just take a picture. >> Yeah. >> And then the back side. Can you show him on the back? Okay, he's okay. All right, you Oh, you're unbuckled. Okay, great. Do me a favor. Face to his car for a second. Stay right there. >> The man was charged with battery on a pregnant woman and child without great bottle. Under Florida law, if convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. In emotionally intense situations, choosing to step away into another room or briefly leaving the house can sometimes be the wisest option. Walking away in that moment is not a family, but protecting the people you love. Some actions may seem minor until children enter the frame. >> Or not, it wouldn't be child abuse cuz he didn't actually hurt uh the child, but he um we could get him with like attempted child abuse and stuff like that. So, >> on February 20th, 2025, police received a call from a mother reporting that a man threw an object toward her vehicle while she was in a drive-through line. A very young baby was inside the car. Officers arrived quickly, focused on calming the situation, guiding the man away to prevent further escalation and gathering information from the mother. >> Hey, hey, relax, Robert. Relax for us. Okay, relax. >> Okay, man. You're [ __ ] stupid, bro. I ain't nobody. >> Robert, relax, dude. >> What the [ __ ] Leave me alone. Leave me alone. Go ahead. >> We'll get out as soon as we can. Okay. >> Was there anybody else in there with you? >> I have my one and a half baby on the side. >> Okay. Do you have your ID on you? >> Where do you >> where you throw a rock at? [ __ ] 05. Yes. >> Oh, yeah. >> I saw you at the drivethru. >> I was on the furthest side of the drive-thru >> where I think that's a I don't know that is green. >> Yeah. Yeah, I was right there. I was ordering and then as soon as I went forward, I saw him walking. He just >> You want to You want to move his unit forward? >> We're going to move forward for you guys. Okay. Yeah, we know we know who he is. >> Where do you guys live at? >> Oh, yeah. That's where he lives at. So, >> we'll get we'll get him out of here. So, all right. Yeah. I turned his left and I saw him >> that I was ordering and I went forward and I looked and sure enough he just threw it. I was like >> and the baby's right here. >> He's right here. He's right there. >> Okay, we'll probably stick uh we'll see if they want to go with child. Okay. >> So, say the walking bar one more time. I'm sorry. So you were in that drivethru. Was he walking? >> Yeah, he was. He was walking. >> Yeah. Yeah. >> Yeah. You go a little You can go a little further. >> Right there. Exhibition >> later, dude. >> Calling your radio. >> What do you want? >> Yeah. And I spaced her name. I'm sorry. I was just like >> While inspecting the vehicle, officers documented the damage and estimated repair costs. Although the baby was not physically affected, being placed in a potentially unsafe situation is always taken seriously. >> Do you have a work phone? >> You have your work phone? >> Just take a picture with your work phone right here. >> Dude, he had rocks. Might be a rock. I get the 20. There we go. That's it. >> So, >> you walking on this opposite side of you? >> Yeah. I was on this. >> Yeah. So, where that Chrysler is right now? >> Yeah. Where that Chrysler is and he was walking right here? >> Yeah. Right there. Just like that. >> No, no, no. He was walking right there. I guess he didn't pick any of them up, but honestly, I didn't even tell he had anything in his hand. >> And then I turned and told him just launch it. I was sleep. >> And this is where you get it. >> Yeah. Yeah. >> That's a 138. >> How uh what what year is it? >> This car is a 2021. >> Okay. >> Would you say it's over a,000 or less than a,000? If you had to ask GMC expired September of 24 insurance unknown, >> cuz you're probably cuz the windows are tinted, too. So, I'm over them. >> Yeah, especially with it being brand new. Wow. Almost my other cell phone. I'll put a picture. >> Um, are you able to get us a quote also? >> What was that? >> A quote. Can you get us a quote? >> Wherever you go, whatever shop you go to, just get us a quote whenever you get a chance. We're going to book them in for over a,000. So, >> and how how does it work? Because I mean from my understanding if you would have shot this window my baby was not here. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. Absolutely. We're So what we have to do is we got to contact the the district attorney. We got to let them know what what happened to >> and then they'll approve charges for uh not it wouldn't be cuz he didn't actually uh the child but he um we could get him with like attempted use and stuff like that. So >> Okay. >> He got all your information, right? >> Yeah. >> Yeah. You good? >> Okay, Junior. Uh, let me get you a business. >> As for the man, signs of emotional distress led officers to consider whether professional support services might be appropriate to help ensure his well-being and that of others nearby. >> Hey, do you need to go to the hospital? >> Yeah, please. I need to hospital, man. Please. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. >> 122 136. I'm sorry. >> 122 136. >> Hey, just for 49. John's going to be 1015 by one. I'm going to end up taking this mail to the hospital. >> Central that case number 342 3428. Go ahead. Elijah. >> Hey. Um, you want to let's go to the hospital and then um drop him off and I'll stay with him. That way you can clear and you can go to the >> back. >> Yeah, we can. Yeah, I can stay with him. Elijah Jacob and clear. >> What's up, homie? >> Yeah. >> Oh, did >> Oh, is it the young kid? >> Yeah. >> Yeah, I did, dude. >> It's up to you, bro. Honestly, uh I wouldn't make too much of a fuss about it cuz we're going to end up dealing with the guy that we have here. So, we're going to we're going to need you to go out on the street. So, if anything, just them and let them know like this is the last chance, you know. Yeah. So, when later on 2200 22, >> can you tell me if uh Robert is trespass from the from McDonald's? I don't show one on the new CAD and we don't have access to the old CAD right now. >> Can you show that 104 issued a indefinite trespass for the next 2 years for uh McDonald's? >> Affirmative. >> So don't come back on the property. Can you put your feet forward? I'm going to turn on the AT. We're going to go where still >> we're going to go to first where Joe was. Yes. >> The man was charged with attempted child. If convicted, he could face 6 to 12 months in prison. He was also banned from returning to McDonald's for 2 years, a preventive trespass order. This is not an excessively severe consequence, but a practical step to protect the community, reduce the chance of further conflict, and create an opportunity for behavior to be redirected in a healthier, more constructive direction. In Idaho, authorities investigated a case involving a young child in a potentially unsafe situation linked to the caregivers's health. >> I have a hearing problem, so and my back's going I have a slip disc, so I can't really move quick. >> On December 23rd, 2024, Bonavville County, Idaho, police received a report concerning a three-year-old child involved in a household incident. Authorities investigated the situation and statements were collected from the child's father. >> How are you? >> Hi. Are you a Valkyrie? >> Yes. >> Okay. Hey, Audrey. Should I talk to you on the phone? >> Are you okay if we come in? And >> Do you have one picture of you or do you have two? Okay. >> Do you mind sending me those pictures? >> I can't. >> We um called you on. It's the back of that. >> Okay. Yeah. >> And you guys need to take Rebecca off. >> Okay. >> Having mom watch them for the week. Was that just kind of like last second decision like couldn't find anyone else or? >> Yeah. My babysitter too. >> Okay. >> So that's why they were over there. >> Yeah. Are you going to work on getting like a new babysitter? >> What day did you drop them off there? My grandma's house. >> Let's see. Wednesday. >> This last Wednesday. >> I run down to Salt Lake early first. >> The 18th. Yeah. >> What time did you receive the call >> um >> from the paramedics? Well, it was from her >> or from mom. >> Let me see here. First call when she told me that he just got burned. Well, I didn't get burned, but he just said hot water was around 11 p.m. >> Yeah. >> And then you said it was like 10 minutes later or so. >> About 9:4. Yeah. About 40 minutes later. >> What did she say happened? >> She's saying that he turned the water on and was in the bathroom and touched hot water. >> She didn't like expound like sink or tub. >> He's saying that she did it. Okay. >> He's saying that. >> Yeah. I don't know. I don't get We never get this whole story out. >> Mhm. >> Police continue the investigation by documenting and collecting relevant information about the child and the surrounding circumstances. >> Did they do a like anything else like a CT scan or anything? I would just recommend not having her watch them right now. >> Yeah. Stand up for me. >> That one. >> He dropped count on his butt. >> He dropped what on his butt. >> That mean it's down by his private. He draw can on him. >> Is it a Is it a >> like big? Okay. >> Well, with your permission, if we could photograph it. >> If we think there's it would be good to document it. >> There's like a little on the back of his neck right here. >> Yep. Those look like I don't know. people on this dance. >> Okay, buddy. I'm sorry. Yeah. >> The father also provided details about the events and schedule on the day of the incident. >> Where do you normally drop off at? >> Okay. >> I go to Rert and take up and then go to between Idaho and Salt Lake. >> So, no long haul stuff, just daily. >> Well, I was working cuz Natalia is supposed to be going in time. So, we can back in Georgia. >> Where from Georgia? Where in Georgia are you from? I'm not from there. So, me and Becca moved down there cuz I bought a house down there. Bought a 5bedroom house with an acre for 100,000. >> Oh, wow. >> That's nice. >> And uh and all that stuff happened. We came back up here to Well, she came up here and I came back up here to deal with it. >> Okay. >> And Talia started fixing things. She was going to go see her time and I was going to run down there and work on the house and getting it cleaned up and ready for the kids and everything. And my mom did this. So, I don't know. >> So, what was the reason mom was watching them? Cuz you were gone from Wednesday to Saturday. Friday >> till Friday >> and then the kids wanted to stay >> stay for the weekend and you allowed it. Okay. And then were you just down in Utah for those days or from Wednesday to Friday? >> From here to Utah and then back >> and then back. So you were back every night from Wednesday to Friday? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Any reason they just stayed the night? They just wanted to or >> they wanted to and it was a little bit easier than >> waking them up, getting them ready to go every day. >> Yeah. So I'm up at 3 or 4:00 in the morning to leave down there. >> Okay. The investigation then shifted to the grandmother. Police inspected the scene and reviewed related factors. >> How you going? >> Not too good. >> Not too good. What's going on? We got one more guy coming with us. His name >> just because for safety, for my safety, >> I have my uh caregivers boss on the phone with me. >> Okay. >> Did you want to talk to him while we're >> She's right there. She's on the phone. >> Okay, that'll be fine. >> Go grab a flashlight. >> Okay. You don't need the flashlight in the bathroom. >> I just I just like having it. Oh, you know what? I don't have my >> Do you have a flashlight? >> Um, no, I don't. But I have >> That's all right. >> Hang back. Okay. Is there anyone in here, ma'am? >> Is there anyone else in the house? >> Yeah, my dogs. >> Okay, that's it. Yep. >> Are they frowning? >> Yeah, their bark is moreress and they're loving. >> What kind of dogs you got? >> One is a Chihuahua and um Jack Russ Terrier and the other one's a Jack Russ Terrier and something else. >> Oh, okay. How old are they? >> The one is we got from a lady and the other one's about three, four, five about five years. >> Those little dogs live a long time. So the So he did it in the bathroom. >> Yep. >> Turn right here. >> Yep. >> Right there. He pulled up on the thing and leaned over with his lips right on that water >> on here. >> Yep. All right. >> And the water hot water hot water tank is right there in the corner. >> Oh, outside. >> OUTSIDE IN THAT LITTLE cubby hole. >> Okay, we'll take a look at it. >> So, >> okay, perfect. >> At the same time, the grandmother began recounting what had happened. So yeah, he I was in the tub and he was sitting right here playing with his toys AND I GOT OUT OF THE BATHROOM WAS GETTING DRESSED and he goes me potty. I said just hang on a minute and I got up cuz I had three runs. I said hang on. I got off and told my grandma and my daughter let's go to my room. We went to my room and as I turned around to sat he got up there in between got up there and turned the hot water on and I heard him shut when I heard it I heard him came out shut the hot water on turn the cold on and put his hand under the hot water. I mean the cold water, not the hot but the cold. >> Okay. >> Just so I understand. So from the time you and his sister walked to your room, you heard the water turn on. >> I didn't hear the water turn on. And uh as I got in there to turn around and set, he was already up there. And he done it Saturday night too when his dad and his biological mother was here and we was all out there and he came in and boom, turned it on and got water and left. >> Okay. >> Came out. >> She also mentioned her health condition. >> Did you hear anything at all? >> Uh-uh. >> Okay. >> So, I have a hearing problem. So, and my back's going. I have a slip disc, so I can't really move quick. >> Okay. What was your name again? >> He has it. >> What's your first name? >> Cynthia. >> Cynthia. Okay. >> The conversation highlighted her responses to the situation involving the child, though it appeared to be accidental. >> And we'll check the >> You are you guys going to check this one up here, too? >> Well, he was only in the bathroom, right? He didn't get up on this one. >> What do you need, Brad? >> Um, if you don't mind carrying this. >> Absolutely. That'd be awesome. >> So, why are you guys recording and stuff all this? >> Because we're collecting data. We want to see, you know, if he burned himself, you know, we have to look and we have to ask these questions of, you know, is the water hot enough to cause a burn, how long would he have had to keep his hands under there, you know? So, we have to determine anytime a a child is we have to determine if a crime has occurred, right? That's just a natural question, right? >> Yeah. In doing that, you know, my job is to figure out if one did occur or one didn't. And >> because he when it happened, I put cold water on it and had my granddaughter come out and get an ice pack. And I found the first aid kit under the bathroom. And I grabbed the ad cream or ointment and I put it on and I called my son and I said, "What are you doing?" And he's like, "I'm in the bathroom. We are in the bathroom and I'm dick wet." And I had him on the speaker and I said burn his hand and what do you want me to do? You want me to call the paramedics? And he goes, "No." And he turned around to him and goes, "Hey, how does it feel, you dumb?" "Hey, dumb [ __ ] good dumb." >> Okay. >> Yeah. And I'm like, "You need to get here." And he goes, "Don't call the paramedics." And that called my neighbor across the street. She came over, sat right there, and she goes, "Yeah, you better go call the cop, the paramedic." I had them come out and he's going like this with both of his hands. Set him right up here when they got got here. And then they looked and they said, "You need to call your the dad." And so I did and um they came 45 minutes later they came and he goes, "I told you you don't to call." And then that's when he left and went to the hospital. You know, I was trying to do, you know, I done what I was supposed to do and >> Yeah. No, you did. I had him all week and I asked him Saturday to take him home and they left him here and he texted me on my phone and said, "You you just screwed up my plans. You're jealous of me." >> Texted you that. >> Yeah. And by accident, you guys could go to Cricket and get the text message from him. And >> is it not on your phone? >> No, I by accident he was going through my phones and was deleting text messages and stuff. >> He was? No, I didn't. I got my sister's text what he he said to her. But as I was going through, I was just sitting there deleting and that I his name. >> Okay. >> When you walked in, was were both of hands under the water or just one? >> He was like this and I only seen the right hand under there and that's when I re went over top of him and I went like this, shut it off and turn the cold on. >> Okay. After careful discussion, police decided to search the house to determine the appropriate course of action. >> Is there any way to get it from another? >> Is it back in our room? >> Maybe ask. >> How do you access the water heater? >> Right out there. Just tape. >> Is it behind that wood? >> Yes. >> Does it need any tools? >> I don't know. I never gone out there. >> Okay. She said she has no idea, but it's behind that. >> There's got to be an access point somewhere else. It would show that it hasn't been manipulated. >> Yeah. >> You can't access it. So, >> yeah. >> Yeah. So, >> let me I'll get some pictures. >> You think I should give her the search warrant at this point or is it just >> I think you should. Yeah, she let us cuz we still served it. But I >> I think you could get it out of her. >> Hang on. >> Can I get a card from all three of you guys? >> Yeah, of course. I don't have any cards on me, but I can give you my contact info. >> I would like to have a card. >> Well, I can get you a card. You just have to come to the station to get >> Yeah, Cynthia, just have them give you the contact information. It's okay. >> This right here that I have is just a search warrant and it was just for what we did, just for >> I wasn't going to stop you guys in that, >> but we usually get them just in case. We don't know if people are going to let us or they're not. And so, we get them just in case. And so, I'll just give it to you. It's just a copy and it just says basically exactly what we did. We took measurements of the sink and the the water temperature and all that stuff. >> Okay? >> Because you know, like I said, anytime a child, we have to we have to investigate and see if a crime has occurred, right? >> And so that's what we're doing. I'll just give you this copy. This is your copy. >> Okay? >> I'll keep that with you. And then we can't get to the water heater cuz it looks like it's enclosed. >> They there's screws around it. >> Yeah. >> Cuz I'm on idle housing and they had to go around and watch your head, please. >> They then check the home maintenance records. The grandmother suggested someone had tampered with the water heater. Police later left to continue other procedures. >> When's the last time um anyone has been in there messing with >> Okay, last in October of last year, I had inspection and that was on the 14th and then um >> October of just 2024. Just just like a few months ago. >> Last year. So they came in and said they they had to do that some other things, my back door and stuff. So >> that was what was the date again? That's when the I had Idaho housing came in on the 14th. 14th >> and then they gave them two weeks to get it fixed. >> Your water heater, >> everything. So they just inspected. >> Yeah, they inspected. They they had to get some other stuff done and that's how they did it and then they the guy passed it. >> So October 14th, Idaho Housing did an inspection um and they fixed a bunch of stuff basically. And do you know for sure if they messed with the water heater? I really don't know because I just stayed right in the house. I don't get into people's when they do their things because they was here >> in October because they was doing my floor. My son got back from Georgia. Uh they was doing the floor the week that he came in, moved in. Apparently the CPS in Georgia was supposed to be was looking for him cuz they called me and I said, "I don't know where he's at." >> Okay. I just let I told them to call him because I don't want to get involved with >> everything. And every time I hear about and that I just cry because I should have been in there and I'm like, "Yeah, I should have stayed in there. Yeah, I turned off the hot water and put his hand under cold." I'm admitting to those two things, but it wasn't my fault he turned the hot water on. So, >> well, you know, accidents happen. So, you know, just uh give us some time and we'll we'll go through what we have and you know, we'll hopefully we'll be able to determine, you know, what happened >> cuz when he gets up there, he gets his hand right there. I've watched him before cuz I told him tall enough. She's five. She just turned five. She reaches up and turns it on. He gets up there and he tries to walk holds it and walks up, you know, walks walks up and I tell him to stop and let do it. And I wasn't thinking I should have stayed in there cuz I'm trying to give him privacy to go to the bathroom. >> So he can't unless he climbs up, he can't reach under there. >> He when he reaches his hand is just right there touching the faucet. Just barely touches the close to the faucet. There's about that much weight from the faucet. >> So he has to get up there in order to get his hand in. >> Yeah. And then when I went in there, he was all the way up there with his hip and lay him down like that. And that's when I went over, leaned over top of him, shut the hot water off, and turned the cold and his hand under the cold. And I think that's where he's saying, "Grandma burnt my hand cuz I shut the hot water off and put his hand under the cold water." >> Okay. I appreciate you letting us come and take a look. Sorry you're going through all this. >> It's okay. Valkyrie has done worseer than what I've ever done. He's never watched had anybody watch the kids unless it benefits him. So I had them for a whole week that month that and when they was here and so and in October I had him. She was here right my care coordinator was here when he was here and he just walks out the door when I asked him if he was taking the kids and he walks out the door. >> Well if you have any questions I call that number I called you on. You should still have it. That's my office number. >> It comes out as a stem risk. >> Yeah. Well, if you want to, you can you can label that if you want as Detective Graham. That's my phone number. You can you can reach me there if you have any questions. Okay. >> All right. Thank you, ma'am. Thank you for your time. >> Don't fall off. >> Oh, we won't. Thank you. >> Over two weeks later, police returned with an arrest warrant. >> Hey, S. How are you? >> Okay. >> You okay? Sorry to come this late tonight. You have a minute. We can talk. >> Why? >> Why? Well, can I explain that to you inside? It's a little chilly right here. >> Uh, no. >> Okay. You have a warrant for your arrest. Okay. Uh, can I have somebody come and get my drink together? I'll let you go in the front. I'll let you have a chance to do it, but you got to listen. >> Can I get dressed? >> No. >> Okay, you listen. >> Can I go get my phone to call? >> I'll go grab it for you and you can call somebody. I'm going to put I'm going to put you in handcuffs. >> Can I sit right here for a minute? >> I'm going to put you in handcuffs first. Cynthia, give me your hand >> here. >> Okay. Put them together right here in front. Okay. Keep them just like that. Okay. >> I am. You have somebody that can take care of your dogs or do we have to have animal control get them? >> No, I call somebody to come watch them. >> Where's your phone? >> In my bedroom where the dogs are at. >> Are they big dogs or they little dogs? >> Little. Can you shut my door, please? >> Yeah. Let me just lock those cuffs up so they don't get too tight on you. >> Face them down this way. >> Can Can you go get it for me since I can't go in there? I just wanted to get you handcuffed first, but I got to go in there with you. Where's it at? I'll grab it. >> We're in my back bedroom. >> Where at, though? In the bedroom. >> My back bedroom. And will you shut my TV off and >> get down, Heidi? It's on my phone. And can I get my wallet? >> Phone and wallet. Kiss them in. >> My wallet's in my backpack in there. >> There's a wallet in the backpack in there. >> Before leaving, police explained the legal procedures and assisted her in contacting family members. Do >> you have any idea what your warrants for? >> No. >> Okay, I'll get you the charge. Give me one second. IF81 once. >> Can you give me the details on that warrant for a second? >> Yep. >> Did you >> I don't There's a wood backpack with a bunch of cigar. I don't see a wallet in there, though. >> There's a backpack right there where you got my gold. >> The charge is to a child and the bond is 2500, I believe. That's what she said. >> Hey, uh you better call Rachel. I'm getting arrested. What? >> I'm getting arrested right now. >> Okay. I'll I'll message her and let her know. Okay. >> Yeah. I don't know if I'm going to get out in the morning or what. >> You want me to go lock up your house? What do you >> Well, I can do >> I got doy having my keys. The one in 22. Apparently, I can't have no pills. So, I'm going to be like down not be able to move. >> Which ones? What do you need to take? >> Oh, >> yeah. Hey, Cindia. What do you need to take? >> I have it in my door back there. So, have her have her What? Go ahead. >> Go ahead. >> I'm trying to get a hold of my sister. So, will you get a hold of Rachel? >> Can you get a hold of Tina? >> I will get a hold of Tina. She's gone. Just call Rachel. >> Bye. >> All right. Thank you. Did you uh Is there a jack over your shoulders or anything? Are you good? >> Come on, girl. >> I just hope I don't fall. >> I hope YOU DON'T FALL. AND GO. COME ON. LET'S GO. GO. GO. Go girls. Go to the bathroom. Anywhere. >> Hurry. Go, girl. For a minute. Hold on. >> It is pretty slick. So, why don't you My car is not too far, but I'm going to loop it around so we can just put you in. Okay. >> Cuz I have a bad leg. I just came out of my bag. Okay. >> Watch your step. It's slick. We don't want you to fall. >> Got it. >> Yeah. The grandmother faced charges related to child and was booked into Bonavville County Jail. Bail was set at $2,500. Under Idaho law, a conviction could result in up to 10 years in prison. This case also highlights parents responsibility to care for and supervise their children. No matter how busy they are, children must always be kept safe and properly cared for. And finally, no less serious, another mother was accused of her child in an unsafe environment. >> There's there's no water. The toilet's full of toilet paper and >> on April 2nd, 2025, police were called to a home following reports concerning child's safety and visitation issues. At the scene, the father expressed concerns about the living conditions and the quality of care provided to the children. >> You guys arrest? >> Yeah, I'll get my paperwork. I'll show you. I got an order. >> They're going to arrest me. That's what they're doing. >> Okay. Do you want to talk with her? >> Yeah. And she's perfectly fine. >> The order of protection got dropped. She went pull her out of school early today and then she called me on her phone and she said to come get me. I said, "Baby, well, you can come with me." Like, I can come get you. And she's like, "By the way, you said I can have her if I want." I didn't take her from her. She came running down the road. And what was I supposed to do? Her mom is screaming at her, yelling at her, tell her she to knock her teeth out. She said she hiding the stuff from your mom. I want them to see this house. I haven't been here for 2 years. I wouldn't. This is not even humane. My water has been turned off for 3 weeks. >> Like, please come in here to see this house. Like I I really want to know. >> Like there's dogs from the front door to the back. It stinks so bad. Just go kick your head. It It's She's been making this kid live in here for 3 weeks with no water. Yeah, she's been staying No, she's been staying here. >> I've been at that house. >> Come here. Please do me a favor. She's been staying here. >> I've been sleeping in this house. Yeah, she's she comes stand by the door. It's downright It is disgusting. But I am a whole I'm supposedly allowed to have her. I didn't think I did anything wrong. My lawyer said if I have her, I have her. If he has her, she has her cuz this is everybody's res. She wants to go wherever she wants to go, she can go wherever she wants to go. I didn't even go in the courtroom today. I was just told to get a a custody agreement and we're working on that. I mean, this just And then she went and yank her out of school. And then she's calling and she's calling me crying. I had to beg my mom to call you and she's like, "Haha, now you can get a custody agreement, mother." And I'm like, "Stop playing games with our daughter." Like, this is not cool. >> And then check my phone and hung up on him. hung up on in. She's telling her if she comes around me that I'm going to go to jail and she's going to get in trouble and she can't be around her dad. I I would love to see some paperwork says I can't be around her. Like, please look in my house making a fast case. I'm not worried about it. I just got home a couple hours ago and this kid has been living like this. There's my toilet. There's no water on. It's not me, guys. I This has been the hardest thing in the world for me and I have played it to the tea that I am not going to leave. I That's it. She's telling me my dog's been living in a kennel for a week. She won't even let out said mother. Her ribs are showing two bearded. There's all kinds of animals in here. She's not taking care of anything. >> Legally, custody remains with a mother who is primarily responsible for the children's care. >> As for right now, mom's got custody of her until a parent agreement is in place. That's how it works. It's stayed on. I can give you the number. >> I've had you guys here before and they were straight told her they ain't taking her out of her house, but I get that she has to be out of her house. I like her out 3 days ago and told her to go kick rock out of the house. You guys are telling me I have to get her back to it. >> I I did. >> How? >> You got to go get a court agreement. Okay. >> Yeah. >> Please stay my dad for tonight. >> You can't. >> She's scared to be with him. She has stayed here every night since I've left and you guys are going to go give her back to >> Well, I mean I can call my command and see what we >> Please. Anything you can do to help me. I don't want to argue. I'm just >> I'm not trying to argue either. I get your concerns. >> I fully get that's not acceptable at all. And if she goes over back with mom and they come back over here and then stay here, where you gonna stay? Who has room for you to stay? >> Either or's house is what stack full of boxes, you're worse than my house. I got to take this. That's the whole reason she did this. >> I know you had a place to take her, but mom is she's not getting arrested for this child neglect and stuff. It's going to get all I understand that, but I'm not really happy about her going with her mom right now. How can I keep her away? >> No. >> You have to get an order protection. >> I think she should be in handcuffs right now. Like I how if I did this to her, I I guarantee I'd be a joke. >> Police also noted concerns about living conditions at the home. >> Well, this is going to be a cluster. >> It already is. I mean, I'm already like >> What are your thoughts on the rest of >> for endangerment? >> Absolutely. I mean, I can't even step a foot in that house without wanting the gag. There's stuff all over the floor. I already seen poo. I seen pee everywhere. >> Did mom admit to you that she's been staying? >> I have not. >> She admitted to me. >> After review, police worked with the mother to clarify her responsibilities under the law. >> So, right now, they're going to be placed under arrest for life. Okay. >> Okay. >> Oh, our body cameras are on. >> I couldn't check. >> Okay. We're just going to go to >> Can you open the door for me for just a second? >> Just for a second. >> Hey, they're arresting me for childment. I need you to call Doc. >> Yeah, I'm in cuffs right now. I need you to call Doc right now. Thank you. Love you. Bye. >> Who's Doc? >> My boyfriend. >> Did you know about the condition of the house and the state it's in now? >> I did. I was working on getting it cleaned. He left it just as bad as I did. >> Um I I've I've been working. I've had my daughter. What's up with the with her knotted hair? >> She came home from her dad's that way. She claims that she didn't have a hairbrush in her backpack and it's only gotten progressively worse and I do not have money until Friday when I get paid. But as soon as I get paid Friday, she's going to a salon and it's getting fixed. Whether we have to cut it or it can't get brushed out, I've had several people try to help me brush it out and look at it and we can't get it out. >> Okay. How long has her hair been like that for? >> Only like Well, the knot started last weekend and it was very small and it's just gotten progressive. It's just gotten progressively worse. Yeah. >> Have you been staying in the house while there's been no water? >> We only sleep there. We don't eat there. We don't stay. Like the only thing we do is sleep there. >> Did you know there's bed bugs in there? >> No. >> Yeah. Quite a bit. >> What? >> I don't have a single bite on me. >> Our code enforcement just went through the house and they found them in her bed. >> In her bed or in my bed? >> Oh, lovely. >> Yeah, there's eggs on your bed. >> Lovely. >> There's that. The house is being deemed uninhabitable. No one can be in there until it gets fixed up to code. Everything fixed. There's mold, there's there's no water, the toilet's full of toilet paper. And >> I mean, it's a complete disaster. >> During the process with authorities, the mother raised counter allegations regarding the father, which added complexity to the situation and further discussion about both parties responsibilities. >> So, I have a question. Is there any way I can press charges against him for because he coerced her. He called her on the phone and told her to run away. >> That I would probably say no. >> Okay. Why not? >> Um, give me just a minute. >> Oh, you're young love. >> Yep. And I definitely did not. >> You told me that. >> No, I have this to prove that I didn't say that either. >> Okay. Then I misunderstood you and I apologize. I thought that that when I had asked you that if he took her that >> No, I said if she does, give us a call and we can handle the situation from there. >> Oh, okay. >> I understand where you're coming from. I just this phone thing that he's been doing like he the OP got dropped today and he violated it probably about six times and I had all the evidence and I didn't get out of work in time. And so >> when did he violate it? >> I have filed a police report. The date's in my phone. I can look at it. Uh actually you texted it to me. It's in your phone. >> I did. I Oh yeah. So I I I did complete a report on that. >> And he's done it several other times since. I have screenshots of phone call. He's hacked my Facebook. I have screenshots of all of that. He's changed it so I can't even see what devices are logged into my Facebook. He put a pin on it and I had a screenshot of that. >> There's not much we're going to be able to do with that. >> Yeah. >> So, I understand where you're coming from as far as the but I don't know if we can reasonably say he was trying to her. He claimed that he drove by and she ran after him. >> He backed up down the street. I have it on video. >> Okay. He stopped at that gray house where all that those pillars are and he backed up all the way to the edge of this brown house in that black truck and he was hanging out the window when he drove by. I have it all on video. They have surveillance cameras on this house. >> Did he get out or stop the truck and go and grab her and pick her up? >> He stopped the truck. He stopped a truck and got out of the car and opened the car door for her. Okay. >> And she got in and he shut the door and I couldn't get out of my seat belt cuz it was locked. And as I was getting out of my seat belt, getting out of my car, I called the police. I understand what you're saying and we can definitely document that, but I don't think it constitutes his. It's not like he's refusing to allow her to go with you at this point. He's even told me on camera, if your daughter has to go back with you, that's perfectly fine. He's not trying to her. >> Okay. >> Hold on. Before you go. All right. So, >> you better go do a well check of that house. And you better scour it. >> That's what we're doing. >> He's already gone to clear it out. That's why he drove by. >> Mhm. >> Did he leave already? I don't know. I wasn't up there. Yeah. We're going to go check the house first before she's allowed to stay there cuz if it's like that condition, you know, we're going to find something else or DCFS is going to come and place her somewhere. >> Okay. >> The mother face charges of child in under Illinois law. She could face up to one year in prison and a maximum fine of $2,500 if convicted. Leaving children in unsafe situations can affect their well-being and development from the risk of infectious diseases to digestive and psychological issues. Illinois begins with a visit to the father of the two sisters. But an unexpected situation created significant challenges for the family. >> He threw a picture off the wall at her brother and the glass broke in into his face. >> On March 27th, 2024, Kowani police received a call about a family situation that could affect the children's well-being. What began as a visit to request food assistance quickly became a complex situation requiring police attention. Police promptly arrived, collected statements, and ensured the children's safety. I went over to my dad's house with my brother to go spend the day with him and we were hungry so we went to our desk cuz our mom's at work. We didn't have groceries at home at the time and it was hard for us to get it. So I was banging on the door and he finally let us in but he was in a bad mood and we were arguing and then I knocked something over and he came in like my head. that I had earrings in. That is why I'm I was trying to go with my brother and my brother was getting into the car and he threw a picture off the wall at the car and the glass went into my brother's face and I had to hurry and take my brother to the hospital but my dad took my phone so I hurried up and came here. >> You at the hospital with your brother? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> My mom's on the way home from work. >> Ambulance is here to check you out. Okay. Where he's at? >> I think just back here. Both sides. >> Can I hit you at all in the head or >> No. >> Can I take a picture of your ear? >> Yeah. >> What's your name? >> I have glass in my car too. from the picture being broken. >> Yes. >> Where's your car at? >> That's the Malibu. It's unlocked. >> Can I look? >> Yes. >> What's going on? >> She's at her dad's house. Brett, go forth. Knock on the door. Finally let her in. Spent some time with her brother. She was hungry. Whatever. He grabbed her. He was upset. Bad mood. Grabbed her by the head and squeed her head like that. Her earrings cut through her ear. And then as they were leaving, he threw a picture off the wall at her brother and the glass broke into his face. They're out at the hospital. >> That's why they're out there. >> Yes. Let's go rest this guy. >> Yep. >> Yeah. She has glass on the broken glass in her car. She's on her way to the hospital. We're going to go out to the hospital now. Are you okay here? Are you >> My mom's going to want me there? >> You going to go out there with these guys then? Or >> took her brother. >> I took her. >> You took him. Oh, you took >> My dad showed up after you got there. >> No, I took He was in the car with >> Oh, okay. >> And he took my phone. >> You say why you took your phone? >> Cuz he didn't want me to call nobody. And that's why >> Report what happened? >> Yeah. And that's what I when they went inside to hurry up and came here. So cuz she's my best friend. >> Okay. How'd your brother get to the hospital? >> I took him. I took my brother. My dad was with >> Where's he at now? >> He's still in the hospital with them, I believe. >> Okay. >> Your dad? >> No, on him. No, >> we'll go find him. Okay. >> Okay. Should I meet you guys up there? My mom's going to be there. >> If you want to be there, I would just wait a few minutes. We got some stuff we got to take care of with your dad first. Okay. We'll just leave it at that for now. All right. Yep. Based on the initial information and evidence, police located the father and took the necessary steps to ensure he faced the legal process. >> Hello. Can I help you? >> Who are you here for? >> A child with glass in his face. >> Okay. Go ahead and let them know you're okay. >> Yep. Okay. Thank you. >> What's that kid here? like a child kid with injury or glass to the face. >> Yeah. >> Eight. >> Okay. >> What's up? >> Hello. >> How are you? You brat? >> Yeah. >> Can I talk to you? >> Come over here. What's going on? >> Uh my daughter showed up throwing rocks and stuff at my house or whatever. My son had fallen or whatever. He fell. >> Yeah, >> that's how that's what happened to him. That's what I'm being told. >> Oh, why did Elena come to the police station or something? >> We got called. >> Called by who? >> Her. She's got a bunch of glass in her car. >> No, >> she does. I I saw it. >> Okay. >> And she's got some injuries on the side of her face. How did that happen? >> Don't know. All right. Trans domestic battery. Do it right now. >> Go tell your mom and call my mom and call right now. >> Do you have a phone with you? You want to make calls? >> Um, if you have your phone or if you want him to give you a phone call, whatever. Brett, I'm going to leave this rag here. This is not yours, right? >> That is from my house. >> From your house? >> Yes. >> Can somebody that's here take it home with him? >> Um, yeah. >> You have it in your pocket, Sea? >> Um, just phone. >> Okay. Want to search real quick? >> Okay. All right. >> The father was brought to the police station for investigation and to complete the required procedures. >> Is your wife on her way up here, man? >> Or your girlfriend or whoever? >> Mother's on her way. >> The mother. >> Yeah. >> All right. car up there press charges on my daughter than [ __ ] assault on myself and property damage talking to me against the police department. >> That's fine. Watch your head, bro. >> And I want to press I want it where she can't come on my property or whatsoever. And I explain y'all how to do that when we get there. Yeah, you >> I'll be 76 post one male 1085 five's going to stand by. Wait for mom to show up. >> Cambridge or am I going to be able to get out? >> I'll explain all that when we get up here. Give you your chance to tell me what you know your side of the story. I want all all aspects of it. That's your choice. So I'll tell you what's going on when we get up here. Right this way, buddy. The blue door or >> this one? We're go through the side door. Want to stand over there for me? Stand right against that wall for me. Right there. Perfect. Okay. Through here. Go ahead and take that phone out of your pocket and put on the table there. Uh bracelet come off. >> Yeah. Have a seat in there real quick. I'm going to get some paperwork and I'll come back and let you talk to me if you want to. Okay. Okay. >> During this process, his rights were protected, including the ability to contact family members. I'm almost done. Okay. Okay. Do you want to come use my phone or I could? >> Yeah. My bucking computer's not working, so we're not going to do that here anyway. So, that'll save some time. What do you What's the phone number? >> Um, yeah. Me have me charged with domestic battery. Get a hold of my mom. I'm being taken to Cambridge. >> Yeah. >> I need to get over there so she's going to get me over there so I can hopefully see the judge and I don't have to spend [ __ ] the night in jail. All right. All right. Call my mom. Elena shows up on the property, whatever. Call the police. I want her charged with trespassing or in anything else. Okay. Yeah, I know. I was in there, but I don't have time for this. I got to get over the Cambridge. Call my mother. I love you. Bye. >> Good. >> Yeah. >> All right. Let me get this done. Have a seat in there real quick. >> Want to talk to your mom? She's on the phone. >> Lyn's having me charged with domestic battery. If she shows up on my house or she's having me charged with domestic battery and she shows up on my property, I want her charged for trespassing or anything else. So, whatever. Flat out. I want for real. You need to take the car back. Well, either way, I don't have time for this. Whatever. I'm trying to get to Cambridge and you're going to have to come get me if I get released. I'm still in Kwani or whatever, but I need to get off of here. Whatever. So, go >> ahead. My car or No. Sorry. Mom, you need to get my truck keys and Yeah. No. You hear me? I need you to get my truck keys. I know. That's fine. Whatever. I got to get off here. I'll let you know I'm going to jail. All right. Love you, bud. >> Everybody wants to talk to you. >> The mother was then guided on how to request a protective order to prevent the father from accessing the children and to ensure legal action if any violations occur. >> Papa, >> what's up? >> Your bed? >> Did you guys end up getting my phone? >> There's a phone, but he says it's his. >> And it doesn't have a purple case. >> I'll look and see. If it's a purple case, that's why it's not happening at all. >> You pay for it and all that stuff. >> That's all. >> Hi. You mom? >> Yes. >> Come talk to me. You have to see right here. >> He was arrested for domestic battery. He'll go to jail. He's got to see a judge. He don't get home tonight. So, are you familiar with the order protection process? >> No, but I want to >> Okay, I'm going to explain it to you. And how is it your son? >> My son. So, he's with my in-laws um right now, his stepgrandparents. He got six stitches. I brought this. I didn't know if you guys needed this or not. >> We did not talk to him cuz there wasn't a parent there that >> and he is autistic. >> Okay. >> So, I also took pictures if you want to see. >> Yes. I'll give you an email. You can send those to my email address if that'll work. >> Can I get a copy of this? >> Yes. >> So, the order protection process, this is what you're going to want to do. Call this number tomorrow and make an appointment so you're not sitting there all day. But that will that's the state attorney's office. Let them know you're you want an order protection. They'll have the report already because he's being arrested. So they'll see the incident. I'm sure they'll give you an order of protection and then he'll be served while he's at jail. So stay away from his house. Don't go over there for any reason whatsoever. And once he's out, he tries to contact you. Don't answer. Contact us. Let us know cuz that sends him right back to jail. >> She also shared the psychological challenges the father has faced and continues to experience. >> He also has the tendency, this was not too long ago, where he tried to commit, okay? And he tried to involve my daughter. She's the one that contacted you guys and everything. He went to the mental health hospital and whatnot. When he got released, he sat outside of my house, refused to leave. I had to call the cops. They made him eventually leave, but this is just ongoing with his and physical and whatnot. And now it's now he's doing it to the kids. So, this is what I've been trying to do is get the help, but I don't have the money for a lawyer to go get things changed. >> So, the order protection will help with that. Explain that to the judge. And the judge should include your address. We'll include your address so that he shows up. Just call us. We come over and we arrest him and take him right to jail. We don't mess around with it. He viol protection gets to go to jail. He gets to answer to why he violated that judge's order. Okay. If he does it too many times, they keep him there. >> Okay. And he has her phone. >> Okay. That's what she said. Purple iPhone. He claimed the phone he has on him. He claimed it was his. I don't know what it was. >> He has a phone, but it's it's Autumn's. Yeah. The phone that is hers, she purchased. iPhone 11 with a purple case. >> Yes. >> You're okay though. Is he okay? You're >> He's shook up, but he's okay. >> His eyes get cut at all or >> It's a big I'll show you. It's big laceration. His eyes already. They said that he'll have a black eye from it, too. He got six stitches. >> Oh, wow. Here's the email address. It's It's all lowercase. Just send the pictures to that email address if you would. And then >> or did you guys take a picture of her? I've got pictures of her in already. Any questions for me? >> No. >> Is she call right away? >> Okay. >> Okay. Judges are gone now, so he's going to spend the night. So, we don't have to worry about that. >> Do we just come back for her phone? >> If you want to hang out up front, I'm going to go talk to him and see see what that phone looks like. I don't recall what there's one back there, but I don't know what it looks like. So, but let me go look at it and see if it's an iPhone. If it's not, then yeah, we'll have to figure that out. You want to hang out there? I'll be right back. Okay. While police explained the legal rights and procedures for both parties, the father revealed that the conflict stemmed from the daughter's phone. Brett, can I see that? Is that yours or is it your daughter's? >> Is it? >> In all reality of this, whatever. I paid for this phone or whatever. I have the receipts to this and everything. Okay. >> So, this is my personal property. >> You buy it for her though. >> I purchased it [ __ ] and she was using it. But is it hers? She doesn't have the receipt. >> Okay. She's telling me that she paid for it with her own money. It was And she made and it's her phone. Is it her phone? >> No. >> Who normally has that phone? >> She uses it. Yes. >> Okay. >> But it's not her phone. >> Can she have her phone back? >> Can she have it back? No. I'd rather have my mom have it or stay in my possession. >> Well, it's going to go in your property. So, I'll take it. I'll put it in your property to go to jail with you. >> Okay. >> So, yeah, we'll work that out. She's She's claiming she tried to call police with the phone. You took it from her? >> No. >> Okay. How things work out for you, dude? >> I got to buckle you. >> Yeah. If I lean back on my wrist or whatever, all stupid. Sorry. >> Yeah. No, you're good. You good? >> Yeah. >> Okay. The father was charged with domestic battery and endangering the life and health of a child. Under Illinois law, if convicted, he could face 5 to 12 years in prison. Previous personal challenges may have contributed to the situation, highlighting the importance of timely support and supervision. Identifying risks, monitoring the children, and providing timely legal support are crucial. When this video ends, the people in it don't simply fade away. They continue living with the choices that were captured while we move on. But one thing stays with us. The sense that the outcome might have been different. No one in these stories began their day planning to put children in difficult situations. 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