No, no, no, no. Stop, sir. Sir, >> stop. >> I didn't open it for that. >> Just breaking into my house. >> Well, talk to me. >> What led these parents to [music] act so tensely? >> Oh, that's a real good question. >> That's got to be real. >> My child and my child is Yes, they she they jumped me. >> Adults sometimes face challenges and make choices that put them in difficult situations. Only timely intervention from authorities [music] and supportive guidance can help ease these challenges and ensure children are cared [music] for safely. >> What could turn a mother from a good person into someone who used to be good? >> You know, it's a shame. She used to be a really good person. >> I am a good person. >> You used to be. >> I am a very good person. Great person, actually. On May 29th, 2023, Key West police received a call from a neighbor concerned that the mother was experiencing extreme stress and behaving unusually at home. Worried about the children's well-being, the neighbor asked the police to check on the family. >> You called us. >> I'm the one that called. >> Okay. Can you tell us what you've just seen? >> Like yesterday, to make it quick, so yesterday morning, I saw her at the pool and you know, she has a four-year-old. I have a six-year-old. Sometimes they play together. I was like, "Hey, what's up with Amber?" I was like, "Where is Bodie?" It was like she got really weird. She was like, "Oh, you know, you have a good day." And I was like, "Okay, 11." She started talking to me and she said, "I'm going to send your key." We do have this location, which I found out later last night. she was for some I don't know assaulting her husband >> but she kept yelling she kept yelling at his own neighbors like oh you know she's next time she's trespassing and so I was like I was like I'm not doing this drama so we come home and today I'm coming home this you it's like I hope you came to buy a new house and you just so you know your daddy's not your daddy and she's like literally like like yelling at him down here it's all like angel you need to leave like you need to leave us alone and she's just crazy >> yeah I was here at 5:00 this morning and she wouldn't open the door and talk to me. She just came through the door and through the glass she told me, "I don't want to talk to you. I don't want to." >> Okay. So, because my kids sometimes play with her kids. So, yesterday when I talked to my wife, >> she doesn't have the kids. The kids are with her father. >> Kid was with her today. >> How what time? >> Just before I called you. We We literally just came home. I called Billy. I said, "You know what? She just >> both of them. Just one. Just one." Okay. >> So, Mikey told me yesterday I was like 5:50. We're not going to go to Emperor's house and we're just going to like stay away for an hour from Cody in Cambodia. He's like, "Oh, I went to see him yesterday." I was like, "When?" So, he went to see his friend, but obviously sometimes he goes, "Well, I rang the bell and she told me this and she told me to go away." I was like, "You won't. >> I will try to talk to her." >> Following the neighbor's guidance, officers visited the home. This was not the first report they had received in the past 24 hours. >> She came up from the upstairs. There's a bell right there on the right. >> She's coming down. Can you come talk to me? I can't hear you. What's going on? Are you okay? Okay. >> I know. I see it. Okay. Can you just pop it so I can I can't hear you. Okay. Well, listen, Amber. Did >> you see the kids? >> Yeah, the kid's fine. Kids totally fine. She said she doesn't feel safe. This morning she had bags here and she left that bag over there and stay there cuz she had all the bags right here. These pieces of wood were in here. >> They weren't? >> No. And those bags were there. The ones on the chair. >> Yeah. She's going through a mental episode. >> She called FWC and stayed on the phone with FWC for a long period of time. >> I'm wondering what she thinks this means. She's there too. >> Maybe the kid too. She had posted on social media. She did my makeup for prom. Like she's she was like a well-known like cosmetologist down here. She I've had her on social media and she posted like she's diagnosed with bipolar and she posted like since she's been on her meds like her life has completely changed for the better. Clearly she's off of that now. >> Um so how many times have we been out here in the last 24 hours? >> Like three or four times. I I don't know how many times I came last night but at least once. Then at 5 a.m. I came. out here and now >> minimum three times today and this morning according to dispatch the child wasn't here was with with the dad >> I'm wondering if the dad is aware that we've had multiple calls on her and questioning her >> mental stability I'm not sure >> the grandmother explained that the mother had been under overwhelming pressure previously with proper support [music] the family managed well but recent disruptions had made the situation more challenging >> um >> you said I'm sorry you said she's delusional >> she's delusional Okay. And um when I got here last night, I'm her mom. I am the renter of the place. She wouldn't even let me in last night. She won't speak to any men. She wanted a woman last night. >> So she thinks that her delusions are getting she's going through a divorce and she over the edge. Um she >> and you don't have a key to the house. You don't have access. >> I left it here last time. So I don't have a key to the house. >> Can you get a key from the front office? But you normally shouldn't lock the back door. We have to have >> We can't go inside without her permission. You You You can. >> She tried. She wouldn't let me in. She called the police on me last night and said I was I was trespassing. >> Are you a lease holder? >> Yes. >> You're allowed in. >> And And they told her that and she's like, "No, she's not. She's not. She doesn't live here." >> Do you have copies of that paperwork like electronically? >> I probably do somewhere. Maybe in your email that you could like pull up real quick. >> Um do you need to see it? >> I mean, it would be helpful. >> It would be helpful. That way she can't tell us, you know, you have to get out. And we're just are concerned. >> I'm very concerned about the child. >> Obviously with her concerned about the child. Yes, I know. That's why I was trying to get him last night. Hi, Jacob. I'm here right now. I'm trying to pull up my lease for the police officers. That's the baby's son. His dad around the corner. He's around the corner. He's We need She thinks I'm her delusions went last night into I'm the queen bee of a child trafficking ring. I'm trying to round up all the children and that he's the father of hundreds of children here on the island. >> He told me that, too. Yeah. Her delusions are building. I talked to her doctor today. Her doctor did call her and said, "Doctor, call me back." She said, "I'm not supposed to tell you this, but I told her to increase her meds." I'm like, "Do you think that's going to do it?" >> Okay, >> we can't get can't try to get an exparte until tomorrow. >> Right. >> I just talked to Philip's dad and he said that I'm must they must have been the ones that called said that she was chasing after his wife or something. >> The little boy telling the boy that your dad's not your dad. >> See, she thinks that her Jacob is everybody's dad now. M >> she thinks that he is the father. >> Yeah. She even she even mentioned that Jacob was sleeping with the neighbor and stuff like that. >> Yeah. >> So this is all things that she's creating in her head. You're saying? >> Yes. >> Okay. Does she also have schizophrenia? >> She had a a psychotic break 2 years ago. >> Okay. >> Her brother's schizophrenic. She's not been diagnosed with schizophrenia. She's having a complete manic episode. >> Okay. >> That has gone into delusions. Yes. >> How long has this been going on for? her manic episode probably a month ago. She started getting euphoric. >> Well, we noticed that she was arrested a little while ago. >> So, they go back and forth kind of battle back and forth. She ended up in the face like 2 weeks ago and then was like, "Go ahead, call her." And they did and then the charges were dropped. >> So, you called last night. >> No, she called on me. >> She called on you. Okay. >> This morning I came here at 5:00 a.m. and she wouldn't talk to me. >> Brought you here at 5. Uh she called S F S F S F S F S F S F S F S F S F S FWC and she was in the phone with FWC. >> This is the father of the child I believe. >> Yes. Um she is they described it as she's going through a manic episode. >> What started all of this? >> They're going through a divorce. It's just escalated escalated and then she >> Well, has she done anything to make you think that she's a child? >> Okay. She's delusional and then you get delusional. >> Are you a doctor or psychiatrist? Are you a doctor or psychiatrist? >> Do I have to talk to him when he's talking? You don't want to answer my question. I need facts. >> Okay. >> I need facts because before psychology. >> So you don't know that she's delusional. >> Well, if she call and tell you you have you have kids over hundreds of kids on the west, then it's not a normal. >> You guys aren't falling out. Period. You can call you. >> I wasn't falling out with him. If you want to speak to me nicely, if you want to talk to me, get off the phone and talk to >> I'm trying to get my lease. Will you send it to me so that I can deal with this? >> She loves the There's just no need for this. There's no need for this. There's no need for >> Ma'am. I'm trying to listen to what you're saying. >> Go ahead. Listen. >> Number one, do you have a reason to be here? >> Yes, I do. >> Tell me what that reason. >> That is my townhouse that I am leasing. That is my daughter. >> Okay, let's go in and talk to your daughter. >> That's great. She won't let me in. She wouldn't let me in last night. >> Why? >> Because she said I'm trespassing. >> Why? >> Because she believes she'll give me your key and I'll go in and I'll bring you in. >> She's inside the house. >> So, who do I believe? >> I'm trying. How do I know you're not right? I'm trying to get the lease for you right now. >> But you understand what I'm conversation with a different vibration where you're very calm and I can be calm with you or we can rattle each other >> because you got upset because I asked you I got upset because of the way you're speaking to me. There's no need for you to be talking. >> Why don't you go away until I need you and then I'll call you over so I can talk to the hustle. >> Sure. I'm going walk away. Thank you. I mean, there's >> I understand. >> Listen, I'm trying I've got three cops here that have been here four times to try to solve it. I can barely hear between the two cars. >> I'm trying to solve it, too. That was a garbage truck. >> Give us a minute. >> Do you have the way to get in touch with her? >> You want to go right here? I'm not going back. >> Okay. >> The father arrived [music] providing important context that helped the police plan a careful and safe approach. >> How long have you been out of the house? >> Well, I never lived in a house. We lived in a different house. when we >> So, is this a marriage for papers or is this a real marriage? I don't I'm not going to report you to I >> No, we have a son clearly together. >> How do you know? How do I know that if you're married? >> Okay. And you never lived in the house. >> Because I her out of my house because she was having drinking problem and literally every day would come home drunk as [ __ ] When baby had a birthday, which was about 6 months ago, she come there drunk as and destroy the whole party. So, I say you need to pack your stuff and leave. And because her mom had this house, she went here. Otherwise, she would not have pretty much nowhere to go. I her out of the house because I didn't want to deal with somebody who's drunk every day. >> But you this your child would >> I did not. >> So, how is the child in the house? >> Because yesterday police call me, we come here. He went in the house and that's it. And they cannot do nothing to get him out of the house. Even if he will scream. >> So, you've been letting your wife that you don't trust for anything that you won't even live in the same house take your son. >> Well, police were here. I cannot really go against them. >> How did your son get here? >> They call me if I can come here with the son because she called. He has a all over him. >> What I'm asking you is if you don't trust your wife, why is your son with him? >> Because there were two police officers. >> The police didn't bring your son here. >> He ran in because it's his mom. Like, >> so you were Okay. What I think he's what what he's trying to figure out is you were here like visiting or >> No, I was here because police officers called me to come here to explain facts. That baby is full of She's not >> Your child's been living here. >> No, she's picking him from school, bringing him to me. She's picking him on the morning, bringing him to school. That's all she does. >> So, he's living with you right now. And when you were here the other day, he saw mom and ran into the house. >> Yes. >> You have had custody of this child. >> We don't have any agreement. We just go if he say he want to sleep with me but >> how old is his child? >> Four years old. >> A 4-year-old child shouldn't be deciding where he wants to live. >> He's sleeping with me because she cannot manage him. That's why he sleep with me. We are not having any by her but we go as easy for him as possible. If he will scream here that he want to go to me. >> You just told me you don't trust this woman. >> That was the whole situation happened yesterday. All the stuff >> somebody yesterday. is missing. >> Well, ask me for the pizza. >> How do I even know that this is your time? >> Well, I can go in a car where you never live You never lived with this woman, right? >> I I never lived in this house. She lived with me for past 6 years. >> Okay. Okay. You didn't say that before. >> I did say that. I said I her out of my house, >> right? But you didn't say how long she was there for. You lived with her. >> We are married. >> Hold on. You lived with her for 6 years, right? >> 65 something like that. It's 2017. >> Okay. How long has she been living here with your child? >> On uh 11:30. 6 months. >> Okay. Why won't she give you your child? >> Because she's delusional. >> Why is she delusional? >> Because she's a bipolar. She have mental illness. >> Why would you leave someone like that? >> Because she never mind. >> Tensions rose as the mother was uncooperative and family members disagreed [music] on how to proceed. Despite this, authorities did not yet have sufficient reason to take direct action. Wonder is she? >> Hey, did you let me in? I'm Listen, hold on one second. Hey, can I talk to you? Let me tell you the next step. >> Well, that's what I'm here to find out. >> Hey, the only one suffering right now is your child. My next step, you look >> Mine's on. Mine's on. >> Listen. Hey, >> mine's on. >> Come in through the window. Hammer. No, I don't know what his deal is. I don't know what his what his process is. He needs to go to training. >> Michelle, don't worry about that. >> I'm just saying. >> Let me get Let me get your information. >> I don't I don't have your information. So, >> sure. >> He needs training. He's the boss. I'm getting his name. I'm calling her in training. >> Your first name is Michelle. >> Two. >> Go. Can you go to the office and get a key to your apartment? >> It's Memorial Day. They have key. >> They have an emergency contact number. I can get it. So, this is your apartment? >> Yes. >> And why is she living there? You've allowed that or she rents from me? >> No, I allowed it because they're going through a divorce. So, I allowed her to stay there. >> Okay. Well, let's go get the key. >> I'm going to call the >> Are there any any arms in the home? Anything we should be concerned about? Okay. >> But we just can't keep coming here every day to get the child. Is she ever going to give you your child back? >> Sorry. We're not here to get the child. >> This is the second or third time. We're not here. >> We're not here to get the child. >> Then what are we here for? >> For a well-being check. >> Okay. If she's not well enough to deal with the child or herself and we can't figure that out, we have no grounds to do anything. That's what I'm trying to explain. >> All right, then. Let's walk away. I'm I'm fine. I'm You know, you're the supervisor. I'm fine with it. >> I need your card. >> There you go. Why did we come here this morning? >> Because she called FWC. >> Okay. saying that she wasn't safe and her mother and the father were in a some sort of a rink or something that takes children's away and they were going to take her child away. >> The child trafficking ring child >> trafficking the child. >> That's what she told us. Okay. So, when are you going to get how are you going to get your child? >> We got them we got them involved. >> Isn't it? >> Okay. We got them involved. They weren't here when we got here. We got them both involved to see if we can get to her. >> You need to go get an attorney. It's a >> It would be great if it was Memorial Day. >> It's a holiday. >> I'm not talking about just today. >> But then he needs to stay with her in the house for another 20. >> As far as I could see, she's lucid and she cares about her son. I thought we were here to try to help you get your child back. >> No, that's another reason we're here by office. >> Obviously, you can see she's fine. I mean, she's not posing a she doesn't anybody, >> right? >> No. >> So, what are we going to do? We can't. And I was going to try to get her child back cuz apparently he just she didn't you tell me he only takes her to school or she only takes him to school. >> Yes. >> Why am I here if I'm not trying to help you get the child back? >> In my opinion, in both of them opinions, she's not in the right state of mind. >> Based on what? That's what I >> based on her calling FWC this morning for half an hour, staying with them on the phone. >> Do you know that they're not involved in illegal activity? >> No. Okay, then let's walk away. >> That that's your answer. >> I don't know you, sir. I don't know what you do. She's making allegation, but I can't prove that you don't have a child. >> Okay. Thank you. Thank you. >> She's the one that's saying that. What do you do? >> I don't know. >> Based on what I just tell, you know, he's just talking ridiculously. Do not even speak to him. Do not ladies, do not take his direction. Do not follow after his attitude. That is the worst example you could ever have. You are the worst example for your for your officers. You are the worst example for any officer. I will tell you that now. >> Listen. >> Try to calm down. Okay. >> I mean that guy I was fine until he showed up. >> I I understand your frustration. Okay. >> Well, I'm not kidding you. I've never dealt with an officer like that. Oh, I I'm going high on this one. I'm going high on this one. >> Inside the house, managing the situation require patience and careful planning to ensure the safety of everyone present. What's going on now? >> So, I got in the house and I went through the window. My friend is on her way with my key and she grabbed me by the hair. She threw me out the door. I tried to get back up. She me down the stairs. The neighbor saw the whole thing. So, you can either arrest her and this is your This is your daughter. >> My daughter. >> Blood, right? >> Blood daughter. So, you can either My recommendation is she goes for poo, but she justed me. >> Which one did you go through? That one? >> Yep. Cuz I can open it right now. Hey, hey, hey, calm down. >> Well, you won't talk to me. I don't know your side of the story. >> But this is her house. >> She doesn't believe me. She was the >> Why don't you talk to me? >> NO, MA'AM. NO, MA'AM. >> HEY, STOP. Stop talking. >> I didn't open it. >> She's breaking into my house. >> Well, talk to me so I can figure out what's going on. Is this your mom? >> Is this your mom? >> She's crazy. >> I know, but is it your mom? >> She's crazy. Okay, I'll be the only one. Come in. Sit and talk to me so I can sort this out. >> If you open the window again, you're watching. >> Hey, listen. Can you go around the other side of the house and talk to me? >> Well, you we have a child here that we're worried about. I I understand that now, but look at the state of mind you're in, and we want to just get through this. >> I'm not saying you're wrong, but I can't listen. See, this is the problem. I know that >> the state of Florida will not allow us just to kick the door. >> I know that. I know that. Her brother's schizophrenic. I dealt with him for 15 years. >> Yeah. I've been dealing with this kind of stuff for over 30 years. And facts are what I need. >> Every day, all day long for over 15 years. This is her second psychotic break. We are very concerned about the child because >> that's why I asked you for a key. That way I could let you in >> and then we could go in and assess her. >> My friend is bringing the key. >> Listen, I'm sorry we got off on the wrong foot. I wasn't trying to be a jerk, but I was My shift told me we were trying to get the child out. They were concerned for the child because the neighbors are close. >> I was going to break the door down at one point and get your child or your grandson out if they were that concerned. >> The neighbors are calling because she thinks >> But you and I getting into it isn't going to help. >> No, I know that. I agree with that. That's why I didn't understand where the aggression was coming from. >> It wasn't aggression. I can barely hear. Well, sometimes people take as a matter of fact as aggression, but all I was trying to tell you is I need facts without, you know, delusional is a clinical term. >> Yes. >> Hang out so that you enjoy my >> Let me ask you a question, though. Talk to me through the window for one second. I can only help you if you talk to me. If you don't talk to me, then I can't help you. Is she on a lease yet? >> You've just let her live here just cuz she >> going through a divorce and she had nowhere else to go. >> Go to that officer. tell her to permit because we told over the radio to hold anybody from coming to this residence until we talk to the people here. >> Did we cancel the >> No, no, I called a lockmith. >> She called a locksmith, >> but I told him not to worry about it cuz my friend is >> Oh, is she coming then? Okay. >> Although [snorts] the police attempted [music] to calm the situation through conversation and helpful suggestions, the mother resisted [music] assistance and restricted access to certain areas of the home. >> Can you talk to me, please? >> Listen, I'm going to have to talk to you in person today now. uncomfortable with your presence. >> Okay, but I'm the supervisor. I'm here to help you. But I could only help you if you let me talk to you, Amber. That's not going to work. >> I know, but you have to. >> My other shoe I fell down the stairs. >> But look at what your look what you're putting your son through. You're scaring him. Huh? >> But are you okay? Why? Why can't you come in and talk to me? Huh? >> But we're here because of you. >> Okay. Who Who lives here? Neighbors are calling. >> Who is this your apartment? And why why does she saying this is her apartment? >> But is it her apartment? Who's who's leasing it? >> Who leases it? Okay. Why can can he go with his dad? >> And why is that? >> Why can't Why can't he go? >> So he can't ever see his dad again. Are you okay if you need the ambulance at all? >> Huh? Don't do that, Amber. Now you're being ridiculous. I'm trying to talk to you so I can straighten this out. >> I was inside so she opened the door and grabbed me by the air and threw me. Fell into the door when I stood. >> But you're not going to press charges against your own daughter. >> No, I want her to go to Too. >> We're going to try to do that for you. If you cooperate with me instead of you and me arguing, we'll get through this together. That's what I was trying to do. >> I'm not trying to argue with anybody. >> Okay. Neither was I, but I do come off as an sometimes. So that's what you're saying. You >> did a job of it earlier. Hey, well, I admit when I'm wrong, and if I came off like an ass to you, it was probably me. But that's not what I was trying to accomplish. I was just trying to get back so I could settle this for you and your child and your child's child. Now, she's kind of obstructing our view from the child and putting stuff in front of the door. Yes, of course. Now, there's something that I could see is wrong with her. I'm going to take your word that this is your apartment cuz you're going to get me fired if it's not >> the lease right now. I'll be right back. If it's your apartment and you're le you're the lease holder and you have this is your property, I'm going to open the door because I do believe there's something wrong with your daughter. There's no law that says we have to talk to her. That's the problem. >> Here's lease. >> Okay, Amber, we're going to leave so you could calm down, okay? We don't want to agitate you. Can you hear me? If you can hear me, just say something. >> We're going to leave your porch and get out of here so you could take care of your child. Okay? Just do me that favor. Take care of your child. When I come back, we're going straight in the house and we're going to take care of this once there. >> Amber, open the door. Come on. Come on. We just need to talk to you. >> That's okay. >> We need to just talk to you. >> We're coming in. You can spray me with that if you want. >> We don't need a warrant. >> What's your son's name? >> What's your son's name? >> Camera. Just talk to all we want. That's all we want. >> Go sit on the couch, baby. Go sit on the couch. >> You're not in trouble. We can hear you. I found this room. We're gonna come in. >> We're gonna come in. >> She's gonna >> It's okay. You're gonna spray me. I've been sprayed before. It doesn't hurt. >> Sorry. Open this window. >> Yeah. >> Amber is going to spray. >> Amber, don't do that. >> Amber, come on. Don't do this in front of your son. Do not do this in front of your son. >> Listen. Okay. Hold on. Time out. >> Let me tell you what's going to happen now. If I Listen. No, we don't. >> We don't. >> Let me Let me explain to you. Amber, listen. We can't turn around. Amber, listen to me. >> Amber, it's all on recording. Okay. This is what This is what's going to happen, Amber. If you don't sit down and just talk to us, >> listen, stop being irrational for a moment. >> Okay? We're here to help you, but we if we can't sit and talk to you and find out what's going on, then I'm going to have to get the SWAT team. >> We just want to talk to you. >> My mother and my husband are >> Okay. >> Can you go talk to me out there? >> I I understand that. Listen, >> but what you're doing now is backing your story up. >> Nuh-uh. >> Don't do it. >> Don't do it. >> Don't do it. We will break this door down if you do it. >> Don't come in my house. >> Come talk to me, please. I will. >> Hey, pick up your child and go sit on the couch. Okay. >> Come in my house. I will. >> Okay. Pick up your child. Listen, you're making this worse. >> This does not look good, Amber. >> No, it doesn't. >> You're going to wind up losing your child, and that's not worth it. >> You are putting him in danger right now. >> No one has called you here. Yes, I know. We've had several calls, >> including you. You called, too. >> Can you Amber, can you >> Hey, look. >> Take care of your son, but don't don't argue with us. Just >> tell the boy. >> We want We want you to just talk to us so we can make sure. >> Tensions escalated further when the mother engaged in disruptive behavior and inadvertently placed her four-year-old [music] son in a potentially risky situation. >> Can Amber, can you do not spray? Don't do it. Do not spray. >> Amber, don't spray. >> If you spray it, I'm going to break the door. >> Spray it. >> If you spray it, I'm going to break the door. Do it to me, Amber. >> My house. >> I know, but give me that. Look at >> Son. Go to Go to the back door, son. >> There you go. Just leave him. >> Amber. Amber. >> Stay back there. Stay back there. Stay back there, Cody. Stay back there. >> Right here, go back. Go to the back door. >> Come talk to me. Just come out and Can you just come talk? >> Go to Go to the back door. >> Can you come talk to me? >> Don't do that to your son. >> What is she doing? >> Pulling him over. There. She's back. >> Is it open? >> No. >> I'm just going to tase her. Yeah. >> Immediately when the door opens. >> No. >> Move. >> Brody. [ __ ] Go front. Bro, go to the back door. Brody. >> Brody. >> You're just scaring your child. Stop. Okay. This has gone too far. Think about being the mother. >> Amber, you're not thinking. We're the police. >> You're not thinking. >> We're here to help you right now. We're here now. [cough] >> Breathe. >> All right. Come on out. Wait. Don't drive me. >> I'm not resisting. >> Shut up. You res. You've been resisting the whole time. >> Great. Every cop here. >> Thank God. >> Great mother. You are great mother. >> Yeah, I am. I'm coming for you. >> Yeah. Didn't it feel good? Now you got a felony on your mom. I have four. >> Yeah. Four of them. >> Yeah. You're going to lose that kid. That's the damn sure. Okay. >> As you should. >> Okay. As you should. >> No. Absolutely not. In the car. Let me in the car. >> Resisting one on him. >> Oh, your son's fine. Shut up. Really? Just not with you anymore. Great. >> You all better protect your kids. Jacob's coming for all of them. He's a very dangerous person. >> Okay. Do you need to go wash your face? >> Nope. I'm good. Okay. We weren't talking to you. Yeah. I wouldn't let you wash your face anyway. Honestly, you just me. You're You're not getting special. >> You know, it's a shame. She used to be a really good person. >> I am a good person. >> No, you used to be. >> I am a very good person. Great person, actually. >> Great mother, too. >> Do great people do this? >> Yes, sir. Yes, ma'am. >> Yes, ma'am. >> The greatest do this? The greatest. >> Clearly. >> Hunt. The greatest. Clearly. >> Hey, Monica. >> Yeah. >> How are you? >> Better than you. >> Put your feet in now. >> Am I going sprayed all of us? Don't act like we're friends. Just shut your mouth. >> Okay, Gabby. >> Look at my face. >> I'm sorry. >> Yeah. >> I'm sorry. Right. >> But you shouldn't have entered my house. >> But I I'm going to press charges against >> Go ahead. Please. >> I will fight it. >> You can fight it. >> I will. You guys all entered my house um legally. >> Read the law, [clears throat] baby. That's why we're on this side. That's why you're there. >> Yes, ma'am. Yep. Get out. I'm going to take one hand off you. You make any sudden move, you're getting taped. You understand? >> I'm not going to. Please don't push me or anything. >> I'm not going to. >> Jeremy, will you come check her out? She got pepper sprayed on her, too. >> The mother has been charged with aggravated battery, battery, [music] child, and resisting an officer. Under Florida law, she could face a combined sentence [music] of up to 25 years in prison and a $20,000 fine. This case highlights how delicate the balance is [music] between parental responsibility, legal guidance, and mental health. Every adults decisions directly impact [music] children. And when mental health challenges arise, the consequences can be serious. This mother not only made a serious mistake, but also fell into a common trap among young adults, thinking that running away could solve everything. >> Don't do anything stupid. >> My shoulder already out of place. He's up for real. On August 24th, 2024, Escambia County police [music] in Florida received a report of a concerning situation. While patrolling nearby, they noticed a vehicle acting unusually. Instead of stopping calmly, the driver tried to leave the scene quickly, carrying a two-month-old child. Officers had to carefully intervene to ensure the safety of everyone involved. What the warranty street? >> No movement. >> Yeah, no vision. >> I'm out with 335. I can see a hand. >> Keep your hands up. location. >> Sarge, can I bust that back window? >> I've got glass breakers if you don't want to. >> Why would you run with a baby? >> Keep your hands where we can see them. >> Why would you do that with a baby in the car? Run from us. Come on. Come on out. Come out. >> They're saying there's an in, >> man. Step out where we can see him. Is there any other children? >> No. >> Are you the only occupant? >> No. >> Who else is inside? Who else is inside? >> I'm coming out. >> Yep. Step out. >> I've got lethal. I've got lethal. That big going to cut me, bro. >> WHO ELSE IS INSIDE? >> ARE YOU CONSCIOUS? Can you hear me? Okay. >> Just give him your hands. >> Don't you stop. Stop. >> I ain't doing that. Put my hand back. >> Stay on your knees. Stay on your knees. >> Someone take him. Someone take him. We got him. He's got him. >> Other passenger, step out. >> Ain't nobody else in here. >> Other passenger, step out. >> Behind you, banks. Vehicles. Clear. Clear. >> Hold up. I can keep my phone. >> Give me your phone. >> Give him your phone. >> Chill. Chill out. Chill out. >> Ain't no chill OUT, BRO. MY SHOULDER already out of place. He's up for real. Um, >> I ain't got nothing on me. >> You ain't even supposed to search me. >> Uh, my policy, we can deputies >> and uh, >> can you go over here? >> Sorry. >> Can I call my baby daddy to come get my baby? >> We'll get that worked up. Can you move your arm? Uh, you got to step in. There you go. I'm >> reference 1569. >> Is that your baby? >> 392. I'm out with car if you want. >> What's your name, boss? >> My ID. >> Okay. You can't give me your name? >> No chance. >> Okay, cool. >> Only no victims here. Um, and but I do have a witness. They don't know where the victims went. You didn't hear me say there. >> After checking the vehicle, police found several concerning items. Everyone was safe, but there were signs linking the group to a prior situation. >> Sorry. Do you want me to take the kid? >> I have no take the kid. They don't know where >> there is. I did. There is some sort of rival. Looks like a BB gun or something. >> I don't know. Could be a Could be a 22. >> Okay. >> If you look driver's side, well, I guess passenger side. >> You're walking around and you see my glass breaker. Can you just pick it up for me? >> Yeah. See that right there? It's got a magazine in it. So that's probably No, that's probably got to be It's got magnets. >> Oh, I see what you're looking at. >> Yep. It's got That's a real >> Oh, that's a real >> That's got to be a real gun. Yep. Look. >> Yeah. What color is your glass breaker? >> Black. This is cool. >> What's your name? >> Hey, look at me. What's your name? >> Alexia. >> Alexia. What? >> Spell it. >> Okay. >> My brother pulling up to get >> Well, we'll figure that out here in a second when she burns. >> Her brother's supposed to be pulling up. Did y'all get the phone? >> I don't know. Tell uh tell them to lock that tire. >> Go back. >> All right. Why don't you park on the side? >> Ma'am, we have the baby. Park on the side. >> Yeah, park on the side. >> Where? I came >> on over here on the sidewalk. >> Looks like it's going to be a like a pistol car. Like pistol caliber. >> Yeah. Straight through. You can see it with a mag in it. It's got a red dot on it. What's up, man? >> All right. Just stay in the car for me. >> We got it. Just stay in the car. >> Stay in the car. >> That's my son. That's our >> Okay. Well, just then stay right over here. >> We We just got this phone call. >> I got no good. >> Yeah. Call me back, babe. >> Call the police. Somehow come down here. I go see my son. >> Can't talk to your son right now. >> I can't talk to him. >> He's detained in the car. >> He He should not be attained. But he was he had nothing to do with it. Y'all flipped that car over. I got a lot of weight. >> So, was he driving in the car? >> No, he was not driving. >> Okay. On the other side. Okay. I just can't have you going back and forth. So, either you stay over here, you go over there, talk to him, and stay over there. >> Yeah. >> We ask information about what's going on with my nephew. >> Who's your nephew? >> The guy that y'all got in the car. >> Yeah. I don't know what was going on. I just came and I just went on. >> Okay. >> Thank you. >> What do you want? >> Me and them. I'm sorry. >> No, [laughter] no, no. >> Okay. I was just trying to get some information. What's going on? They ran from us and so we ended up doing a pig maneuver. They wrecked out which is basically what happened. >> So >> some stuff before that but I can't go into great detail on it. So >> Okay. So what's the proceed of what's going on? They going to jail. They going to >> Yeah. >> Okay. So do we know what's going on or why they going to jail or we just need to >> for several things? Yes. They're going to jail for several things. >> I mean I know they ran from what else? Just >> I mean there's several things. They're had a whole bunch of in the car. They possibly were involved in justing stuff like that. So >> start looking in this vehicle. Watch. Watch the glass. Just make sure there's nothing else. >> The mother faced multiple serious charges including possession of a controlled substance without prescription, child, marijuana distribution, fleeing or eluding LEO in patrol vehicle, discharge fire, public possession or use of paria knowingly driving with a suspended license by committing first-degree felony with. She was ultimately sentenced to 5 years in prison with 228 days credited for time served. In any situation, staying calm and cooperating with authorities is always the safest choice. A single impulsive decision can affect your entire future. Not just yours, but your child's as well. Christmas, a day meant for joy and reunion, turned into a tense, tearfilled morning for a small family in Florida. >> She was the one shoving my mom's face, me in the face, pulling my hair. >> On December 25th, 2024, Palm Beach police received multiple emergency calls about a family dispute during a custody exchange. The situation escalated in [music] front of a 2-year-old child. Officers arrived quickly and took statements from witnesses, including the child's 17-year-old sister, who observed the events. >> Who Who's they? We We have no clue what's going on. >> You need EMS? You're bleeding from your eye. I >> I guess so. I don't know. >> You want to have a seat? Just relax a little bit. >> Um to the phone and figure out if they have no >> What happened? >> They There's a 50-50 custody thing going on. >> Her brother is the dad of the kid. >> Uhhuh. The mom of the kid came and I guess it's the dad's day. The mom came to get she trying to stop and trying to say no. I'm in the house. >> A trespass warning for here. So I'm not entirely I don't know how it transpired but long story short it was the mom coming to get the kid on dad. >> Okay. So the mom came to get the kid. She's not supposed to be here. >> Correct. >> What happened? Why is her eye >> I was in the house with my own kid. So I don't know how exactly the details >> ma'am. Can you tell me what happened? Okay. Can I get a little more? >> Yeah. Yeah, for sure. So, this is where the baby resides half the time. >> Yes. But I do believe just to put that in that they have my phone. I was trying to get it from them at the end of the street. They're parked around the corner, but she wouldn't get >> How do they have your phone? >> I guess cuz my sister had it and I don't guess between the tussle of it. >> So, who is this lady? >> I guess a neighbor. I don't live here. >> Oh, she Yeah. No. >> Have a seat right here. Tell me what happened. Bro, >> she came over Friday night. We were doing Christmas Saturday morning for the other half. >> I guess the other guy units went 108. >> Okay, take a moment. I'll be right. >> Who took the baby? >> It's not her day and she's trespassed on this property to get her. >> What do you mean it's not her day? >> It's not her day for their custody share. >> So, why did she come here today? >> Because we told her she needs to get off. She said, "I'm coming to get my baby. Y'all got me up." >> Where's the father of the baby? >> He's working. That's why I'm watching her cuz I'm on break from school. >> Okay. >> The mother's arrival increased tension, prompting police to take safety [music] measures to stabilize the situation. >> Who's this? >> SHE'S TRESPASSING ON THIS PROPERTY. THAT IS RIGHT NOW. >> SHE MY CHILD and No, my child is Yes. They she they jumped me. They jumped me. IT'S NOT TRESPASSING. THE FATHER IS NOT HERE. >> TOO MANY PEOPLE. >> The last time I came, she she and she is a witness. The last time I came like she did the same thing. Tried to jump me. They did the same thing. I'm 21. The one time I hurt you. I told you I could whoop you. You want to kiss me? No. Listen. >> Detaining you right now. >> I came to get my daughter. >> Turn around. Stop moving. >> They're my daughter. My poor baby's in the car. And the father is not here. Sir, you got to understand my frustration. >> Yeah. Yeah. But when you're here yelling at >> I'm sorry. >> Where's the baby at? >> In that car. >> All right. Who's is that car? >> That's her car. >> Her car. have custody. >> Hey, who's this lady here? >> That's her crazy mom. >> They always do this. It's insane. >> They my mother >> went out before and I got a wife detained. >> I wouldn't get arrested. I just detained. >> Yeah, you're just detained right now. >> So, she's alive. >> I promise you I didn't want to hurt her, but she my child her one time back after they jumped me. The one that looks all nice and she was the one shoving my mom's face, punching me in the face, pulling my hair. The neighbor had to get in on this and when I was younger, in the face. >> Yes. I don't Bro, I was I was all of them. Thank God I'm okay. Thank god I'm okay. >> Where where were you? >> Nails popped off. Everything fell >> cuz I'm looking at you. I don't see any bruises. If I touched you right now, you would have a I don't see your on your face. I don't see your this side. >> There's witnesses. >> We're going to get to the bottom of it. Have a seat. >> They did this the last time I was here. >> No worries. >> So, father you have ID on you? >> It's in my car. >> Okay. What's your name? >> My name. >> All right. Put your mama. >> There's like three calls going on right now. So she showed up on not her day. Okay. So she It's not her day. This is what the sister, the aunt of the little girl showed up out of. >> Who's the girl on the >> right there? >> Her brother's dad. This is grandma. >> Where's the court order? That's the documents. >> Where's the kid? >> Is this where the fight happened? >> It happened right up there >> cuz this is the old lady's shoe, right? >> That's one of the lady's shoe. I don't know. >> All right. So, I'm I'm just telling you. Call me. >> They don't have it. No, I'm fine. I'm cool. >> Call me. They don't have the phone next. I can't go searching. >> Right. Right. Fair enough. >> So, I have EMS coming for your eye. If you can get her ID for me, cuz we're going to need it right now. >> She's in the car. She's detained. So, everyone just needs to relax right now cuz the most important one is a little girl, >> right? firm. Yeah. >> So, we have a camera here. >> Oh, yeah. >> Oh, perfect. >> And if you look, that's the old lady's shoe right there. >> Oh, her. >> The old lady. Grandma. >> All right. I need Let me grab my phone. I got to take some pictures. >> Cousin said it happened here. >> But it's looking like up here. Unless somebody threw a shoe. >> Now, I have a quick question for you guys. >> Um, my ID's in here, and this is the trespass warning. >> Okay, we're we're going to look that she's in custody right now. We're going to look at everything right now. What I need is that camera footage. Okay. >> Who has that? >> Me. >> Have a seat. IVMS coming to check you out cuz your your eyes still leaking right now. >> So, just relax. She's in custody. We have her in the back seat at the pro. >> Oh my god. Crying tears. >> What I need right now is I need that footage. >> So, can I take some pictures? >> After assessment, police found the mother had disobeyed a court order and entered the property without permission. The investigation was expanded due to family conflict. >> I haven't yet. Hold on. Let him meanderize you and then we'll talk to you. Okay. >> The father's not here. The father never watches over. The sister's always been this way with me. The mom got in a fight with me years ago. She tried to steal my daughter. >> All right. Listen. You're going to get to speak your entire piece. But before that, I have to read you something. Okay? I'm required to warn you before you make any statement that you have the following constitutional right. You have the right to remain silent and not answer any questions. You understand? Can you tell me what happened? >> I pull up, right? >> And literally the day that the mom begged me to come out here, she picked up the child. Now during the party there, I got drunk. Eventually, I told his mom I have to go. She begged me to stay. Of course, heard I was leaving. He lost his mind. He tried to put his hands on me. He threw the stuff that I had in his car out on the street. The police came. I had to wait out here an hour to get my Uber home 2 days ago. I had to wait an hour here to get Uber home. >> What happened today? >> Guess what? I swag today. I have to come get my daughter, right? Of course, not here. Who's he? Who's they who are they with? The sister and the sister's sister. So, they're playing doll with her because I get here and the kids are outside by themselves. So, I grab the child of the other lady, which must be older sister. And I put her in the house. I hear somebody boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, coming outside. No got me up. Boom. Went to push me in the face. Malaysia's in my hand. I don't know how the hell I not, but I've been this way my whole life. I've been defending myself and dealing with people like this my whole life. I know my demeanor might get off like, hey, I take this. I can handle it, but it's only so much. And then eventually, my daughter comes out of my hand. She tries to reach for her. My mom comes out to help me. And the other chick is pulling my hair while the other one's pulling my leg. They're pulling my arm. And in all of this, they're like squeezing my daughter's stomach to try to convince me that they'reing her enough for me to let go. I said, "No, you're not going to her. I don't care what you think this is happening. Let go of her." >> Okay, let me just get the relation here. >> So is your your ex. >> I'm like 4 years old. >> So the father of your child and you came here to get your daughter from technically but he's not here. His sister is here with him. >> She's 17. >> Okay. Sister is 17. >> She smokes. She don't got nothing going on right now but school. I never said >> Is there a custody agreement? >> Yes. >> Okay. So, this is valid. Okay. So, you're It says every other weekend on Friday, Saturday, Sunday. >> I paid 5,000 for a lawyer. Doesn't even show up to the court. >> Okay. So, that has nothing to do with what's going on. This is your custody agree like he's trying to find out. When is your custody agree? Cuz obviously you both agree and it's a court order. So when's your customer knows I'm supposed I was supposed to >> No, not what Jordan knows. >> It's right there. >> What is it? He only gets her Friday, Saturday, Sunday. >> Okay. Today is what? >> Monday. >> Okay. >> Correct. Go ahead. I was supposed to pick her up. >> Supposed to pick her up Sunday, not Monday. >> I didn't come yesterday. >> Okay. So, this is this is this is what we're trying to get to. Your court order says you have to be on Sunday here to pick her up. So, if you were here, the best thing you should have done, call the police. We come here. We grab the child. Well, we don't grab her. I didn't know. >> I know, but you came in here and you started >> I didn't know that. I didn't start it, sir. I didn't know. here knowing you weren't supposed to be here. >> What? >> You weren't supposed to be here today. You were supposed to be here yesterday. >> I don't have a car, sir. My mom couldn't bring me yesterday. >> That's why. >> That's the only reason. But I called you guys right before I got here and the lady said y'all would get there. She never told me, "Hey, you know, maybe Yes. I didn't call 911. I called the non-emergency." You >> still didn't get the call. >> I should have just called y'all right away. I called the non-emergency because I was on the phone with domestic. Right. >> This entire thing exists so this doesn't happen. >> Correct. >> That's the literal reason for this. And now we're here because we let our emotions get the best of us. >> This is my child. >> No. No. That's completely understandable. >> I raised her. >> I've raised her since she came out of my womb. I raised her. They don't raise her. They play dog doll with her on the weekend. They haven't had her in months. I just told them fine. Cool. And the weekend I came there was a problem. Wants more than just co-arenting. Of course. >> He just explained to you what you need to do. >> Yes. >> Car need to go to court. I'm just overwhelmed. They've been dealing with these people for years. >> And you keep coming back. >> I don't. >> And why is the child >> mom took it to court and the mom showed up right >> on her knees? I have a video of her quitting on her knees. I really believe this lady. I want my daughter. I love my daughter. >> And it's the same. >> It's the same >> same. So, >> sir, please. >> I'll be right back. The 2-year-old was returned to the father's care under police supervision and DCF [music] was notified to evaluate the child's well-being and living environment. >> What's going to happen here? What are we doing? >> I appreciate your help, boss. You mind just giving me a little sub? >> Absolutely. >> I'm just after she gets looked at, I'm going to take a statement. >> And also, you got the child's 14. >> I got the child's 14 and I got the grandma's 14. >> Okay. >> We have to call DCF. >> Yeah. >> And I got dad's 14. I'm putting >> Is he coming? >> He said he's trying. He's trying to get relief right now. Yeah. >> You guys know who he is? >> Nah. >> And she came to take your your niece from the residence >> on a day that's not her day. >> How can you describe on how you you said you got socked and paid back? >> Um I was quite literally talking and she just me my eye >> with a closed fist. Open your hand. >> With a closed fist. >> Closed fist. Okay. Would you like to press charges? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> She's not going home tonight. >> Is there anything that I failed to ask you that you like to add to this table? >> Nope. >> Okay. The time now is 1300 hours. This concludes the interview. The mother face charges of trespassing and [music] domestic violence. Under Florida law, the maximum penalty could be up to 6 years in prison and a $6,000 fine. Many parents, especially single parents [music] or those in legal disputes, experience high stress, which can affect behavior. Timely mental health support is crucial to ensure children grow up in a [music] safe, nurturing environment. Don't let emotions take over during a custody dispute, as a rash action can lead to unpredictable consequences. Please stop. >> GET ON THEINGINGINGINGINGINGINGINGINGINGINGINGINGINGINGINGINGINGINGINGINGINGINGINGINGINGINGINGINGINGINGINGINGINGINGINGINGINGINGING GROUND. I'M DONE. GET ON THE GROUND. STOP. I'M DONE. I'M SORRY. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. >> On December 24th, 2022, amid a tense family situation where custody, caregiving responsibilities, and personal conflicts intertwined. Police arrived quickly to maintain order. At the scene, they approached the mother and began documenting statements and relevant details. >> I awake now. NOBODY'S IN THE HOUSE. I'M DETECTIVE. MA'AM, I want my kids. >> Okay, they have no custody over my kids. I want my kids. >> Calm down. Try to explain what's going on so we can >> There's police officers here. Can I get off the phone, please? >> Whose house is this? >> There. >> Who is he? >> Grandpa. Dad took off. >> Which way do you go? That way? >> Don't know. I was inside trying to get my kids. I came here to try and sleep. My baby dad told me he had left. My kids went with him who's drunk. I said, "No, I want my kids and I'm leaving." >> Okay. And then I was upstairs getting ready for my to take them out, get them dressed to go. And he comes in. I get into my face. I said, "Don't touch me cuz I will fall." >> Dad. >> Yes. >> Okay. >> He grabs me pulling me out of the room. He's trying to break it up. Why are you touching me? I just want my kids and I'm leaving. That was it. So I had to And then >> So you don't live here with them? >> No. >> Are you guys together, married? Nothing like that? No. Okay. And then he I had picked up my youngest to start getting her dressed. He had me in my face with my child in my arm. >> What do you mean? >> Like me in my face like no like straight up just went like this with his hand opened in my face. I set my kids down. I said if you want to fight we could fight. And I started we started fighting cuz he came towards me and then told me to get out of my house. I said I want my kids. So I'm calling the cops cuz I'm not doing this no more. His dad's already put his hands on me. I want to press full charges. Okay. So, how many kids do you have? >> Two. They're one and two. >> Yes. >> Both inside alone. Probably crying. I want them. I want them. They have no custody over them. >> Soul custo. >> Okay. Did you drive here or? >> Yes. That's my car right there. >> Okay. I just where dad went at all. >> No. And I don't really care. >> I got you. Again, I'm I'm just trying to piece together what's going on. And we probably need to talk to him as well. So So your plan is just pick kids up, go home. >> Yes. So all I wanted to do after he told me he'd left me here with him. So all I wanted to do was go home after I mean I was supposed to come here and sleep because I'm I'm sick >> just a little bit. And then she I would have to leave in the morning. He told me that I didn't have to wake the girls up. I was like okay that's fine. I said I said where's your dad cuz there's no other car in the driveway. So I was like call him. I was like who's here? Cuz like my dad I was and then it brought up the fact that he's drunk. >> Was your kid dead here when you got here or did he leave? So he's been gone this whole time? He came back while after I got here when I was getting them ready and then started arguing me to get out of the room and to leave and said I just want my kids. You already told me I can get my kids. >> Was heing you, shoving you? He grabbed me and was pulling me out of the room and you think his intent was to you with that? >> I don't I don't know why. >> He was being loud and rude since the minute he got here and he already has a domestic violence charge against me. >> And then so grandpa got into the mix as well. >> Yes. And then grandpa was the one that kind of did a >> I mean he separated us and I told him I was calling the police and he got mad broke something down here and then all I know is he's left and then he wanted to get all mad at me. I said I just said I'm coming to get my kids and I'm leaving. You guys didn't have get in the middle of it. You guys have no custody and they wanted to you want to start arguing with me tell me how much of a piece of I am and how I do don't do >> Okay. So, did grandpa ever ever physically harm you? Anything like that? >> Did he physically be in my face with his head? >> Open hand in the face? >> Yes. >> Okay. Do you have any or anything on you? >> I don't know. To the other side. I didn't even look at my >> like on your hand or anything like that. >> Broke my nail >> because it was wrestling with me and put me in a headlock. >> Did want to pursue charges? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> I'm tired of it. I'm so tired of it. I got you. The grandfather tried to calm the situation, noting that the mother often overreacted and called the police whenever things didn't go her way while also sharing his views on her custody rights. >> I'm trying to talk to my ex-wife and the grandmother of the baby. I'm trying to keep the babies away from this drama and >> Okay. >> She's trying to cause the drama and I don't I don't want it in my house. >> Okay. Who's it who's this to you? >> She's my granddaughter's baby's or my granddaughter's mother. >> Is it your son? Yes. >> Okay. >> Yes. >> Okay. Is he in there? I'm assuming. >> No, he's he's gone. >> Oh, he left on foot. >> He did. He left a little while ago. >> Okay. >> What's up? >> Can I tell you like she wants to play this game? She calls the cops like all the time whenever something doesn't go her way. And like these girls are here five nights out of the week, >> okay? >> And it's not a problem. But all of a sudden, tonight it is because she wants to make a problem. So, like I just feel like she needs to like leave. >> Okay. Oh, it sounds like Alexander definitely knew she was coming. It sounds like he was here. >> He might have. He might have. And I don't know. I don't know that for sure. I do not. But the bottom line is like her. >> I mean, if he's inviting her, he's inviting her. >> I don't think he invited her. >> Okay. I mean, unfortunately, he's not here to tell us that. >> Well, right. But like, the girls are not in or anything like that. So, I'm just curious as to what we [laughter] can do right now to stop this. >> One half of the parents aren't here and the other half wants them. So, we can probably start with that. >> Where are you? >> What do I have officers in my front yard right now? Tell me what to do. >> Am I supposed to let her take the girl? >> Dude, if I go to jail for coming back, bro, I >> What would you go to jail for? >> Because this is what happened. I understand. Relax. Relax. Relax. >> I know. This is what he deals with with her all. >> All right. All right. Calm down. Calm down. Calm down. Please. >> All right. Calm down. Please. Please calm down. Please calm down. Please calm down. >> I know. Please calm down. Alex. Alex, stop. Do you want me to send the girls with her? >> Do you want me to send the girls with her? >> Arrest you for what? You didn't do anything? >> Because this is >> I understand. I understand. Do you want me to send the girls with her? >> Yes. >> I just want >> So, do you think all of this escalated because of the drinking or is this kind of a >> Because I just wanted my kids. I told him on the phone before he even came inside, I don't I called him an idiot. Told him, I don't know why you left our kids here with him while he's drunk. And I said, well, I'm taking my kids and I'm leaving. >> He said, go ahead. >> That's not full of >> don't argue with each other. Don't argue with each other. >> Stop. >> Okay, >> I understanding all of this. >> We're not going back and forth. >> Get her out of here. >> We're not going back and forth. We're here trying to figure out what's going on. >> Can she go? >> Her kids are upstairs. >> They're my grandkids. >> I understand that they're kids, but they're also her kids. >> They're also my grandkids. >> I understand that. >> So, they're not in danger. >> I understand that. >> Okay. >> We're trying to figure out what's going on and you yelling at each other is not helping that situation. >> Okay, then she should go. >> The father arrived and gave a statement that contradicted the mother's account, highlighting differing perspectives and the roots of the conflict. >> You, Alex? >> Yeah. >> Okay. What's going on, man? All right, I'm patrolling noise weird. Please have a chat. What What happened tonight, my man? >> I was gone. Went to my buddy's house. >> Okay. She was supposed to meet me here and he had a couple drinks, you know, and she didn't like the fact that he had a couple drinks while the girls were here. She thought that made him unfit to watch him for a couple minutes. >> She had her idea. Whatever. That's fine. She wanted to come get them. >> You know, it's obviously not a good idea to pull them out the house at 12:00 at night. No parent wants to do that. >> Okay. Okay. >> So, I went into the room and I told her, "Stop. Take this away from the kids. There's no reason to be doing this around the kids." >> Okay. >> She wanted to scream, call you guys. Because that's what she's used to. We have We have a very toxic relationship. >> Okay? >> So, I went I just pulled my hand on her waist and I said, "Camir, stop." And she freaked out. No, don't touch me. Don't put your hands on me. Started calling you guys. >> So, I stepped out of the room, left because I know how this stuff goes. You see a girl calling the cops on a guy and you instantly want to just came home from the town. I spent half of this year in jail. I'm trying to do nothing. >> I'm not trying to do this again. >> So, I left. That's what they told me to do last time. If I'm in a situation like this where it's at my house, they told me to leave. So, I left. >> Is there a protection order, anything in place still? >> No. No. You guys have a custody agreement? None of that. If she wants to take them, she can take them. >> Tensions escalated when the father suddenly left the scene after realizing he might face legal responsibility. One day a week stop. >> One day a week go home. >> You shut up. Okay. We're not doing >> This is my yard. This is my house. >> Stop. Okay. There's no way he says stop. >> Stop talking. No. This is my house. >> ALL I WANTED TO DO WAS LEAVE like you said I could. >> I'm getting arrested. Yeah. For what? What? For what? >> For what? >> Same when you were up there, you dragged her out. >> No, sir. I >> No, no, no. Stop, sir. Ready? We got one man running away from us. He's in the backyard. He's going south. >> STOP. PLEASE STOP. >> GET ON THEINGING GROUND. >> I'M DONE. GET ON THE GROUND. STOP. I'M DONE. I'M SORRY. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. >> I don't know why I did that. I'm so sorry. >> I don't know why you did either, man. >> Please. I wanted to try to explain to you how the state of Ohio works. >> Don't charge your room with Please don't charge you with running. Please, please >> put YOUR HANDS BEHIND YOUR BACK. >> HEY, SIR. SORRY, SIR. SORRY, SIR. SORRY, SIR. >> PLEASE, SIR. I'm not resisting. Do what you need to do. Please, sir. Please. >> What I wanted to tell you, you're on your side. You can breathe. For the state of Ohio, >> please. >> When these things happen, we get zero choice. >> I didn't do nothing. >> He makes a claim. We kind of have to go for it. >> I didn't do nothing. >> You are charged. You are not convicted. Okay. Please. [snorts] >> Okay. >> Do you understand that? >> Do I think anything crazy happened? Maybe. I don't know. >> But this is how it is. >> Oh my god. >> Go check on them. I got him. >> I'm going to get you up on your side. Roll on your side. Roll on your side. Get your knees up. >> You okay? >> Are you Are you Hey, look at me. Alex, bro, >> are you [laughter] Look at me. Hey, eyes up, dude. >> Are you going to get David retire again? >> You okay? >> [ __ ] yeah, dude. >> All right. Come on. >> Don't look. Hey, don't talk to me. >> I'm going to be worse for you. >> Savannah. [laughter] >> Savannah. >> HELP. HELP ME. SAVANNAH. >> OKAY. I told you I don't get a choice in the state of Ohio. Okay. Please don't charge me with running. >> We'll talk about it. >> Once the situation was under control and police were preparing to leave, tensions inside the house rose again between the mother and the grandfather. >> I'll get them. Stop yelling. >> Roll out. Can she leave my yard? Can she leave my house? >> She doesn't need her kids back. >> No. No. No. >> You don't get to say no. She has >> I'm grandparent. You do not get to say no. If you do not release the kids to her, I understand that >> you are going to be charged. >> I understand. Why is he getting released? >> I just told you. >> Domestic violence for what? >> I just told you. >> Domestic violence, you said. >> Yeah. >> For what? >> For the situation that was explained to us tonight. >> But he left. So there was >> here at some point, >> but not when she was. >> He was here at >> Not when she was. >> He was here at some point. >> Not when she was. >> We're past that now. >> But he was not here when she was past that now. >> I don't understand. Kids need to go to her. >> I don't understand. She was not here. >> I understand that. But here's the thing. We're We're past that point right now. >> No. >> Yeah, we are. >> You keep saying, but you are. And I'm going to keep saying it until we move to the part where she gets her kids. We're >> not trying to keep us from >> At this point, I'm really done. So, just shut up and let me talk, please. Cool. Okay. She's saying when they were upstairs and he was home, which she was home, he dragged her out of her room. Okay. in the state of Ohio. Doesn't matter what she says. I have to arrest him. That's it. >> It didn't happen. >> Is it Is it He's arrested, not convicted. All right. >> It didn't happen. >> That's fine. Well, you guys were arguing. You said she came up to you. You did [snorts] one of these. She's saying you got her in the face. Okay. >> Did Did you hit her in the face? >> No. >> Absolutely not. >> We don't need that. Please. >> I'm going to go, man. >> Absolutely not. >> Stop it. You want to go too and send these kids to CVS? >> Then shut up, please. >> Okay. I've asked you so many times to be quiet. >> I want to cooperate. I'm not trying to cause problems. I promise. And you're stepping in front of your son. So, totally for that. >> It has nothing to do with me. >> Okay. Has everything to do with her getting the kids. >> She cannot come in my house. >> We're going to get kids. >> I'm allowed that. You guys go for it. You guys go get the kids. But she cannot come in my house. >> You're trying to help or or hurt the situation, man. How about I bring the kids out? >> You want to get the kids with me? Hold on. Just sit tight. Sit tight. >> I don't give a >> Okay. >> Okay. Stop. >> Stop. >> You sit right here. >> Okay. Come on. She's getting fussy with me. She don't know me. >> I know. I know. You're so You care so much. It's okay. Where are your keys at? >> They were on the floor upstairs somewhere. Okay. >> Okay. >> The father was later charged with resisting arrest, obstruction of justice, childment, [music] and domestic disturbance. Under Ohio law, he could face up to 3 years in prison and a $5,500 fine. Custody disputes are not just emotional, they are legal matters. 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