But it's not going to help to have people yelling at each other. >> Police scare me. Jail scares me. >> Children left behind among things adults believe to be harmless. >> His name is on a birth certificate, but there has been no paternity established. >> His mouthwash is going to count. >> It's not a regular base. >> I feel like I'm going back to the cycle. >> Keep blowing. Keep blowing. Keep blowing. Keep blowing. >> Every moment reveals hidden. These seemingly small actions in Florida and Iowa open up a larger story about responsibility, law, and child safety. It begins in Florida where a moment of negence set off a chain of notable events. A three-year-old girl, a car, and items of legal concern together painted a broader picture of adult responsibility. >> Obviously, on top of the uh child, you're going to get charged with all the >> on June 6th, 2024, Lake City police received a call reporting a 3-year-old girl was temporarily unsupervised in a car at a shopping center. They quickly arrived at the scene and spoke directly with the mother. >> I'll get them come over here and talk to you. 305 455 the parking ticket. I've never I'm confused. >> She She doesn't understand why she's going to jail. Can you explain that to her? >> Okay. So, you don't understand why you're going to jail? >> I'm assuming it's because I left her in the car. >> You're assuming. So, you think it's I know it's because I >> So, you think it's a running and you run inside to a store to get a ring. >> No. >> Okay. That's that's child. You were gone for over 15 minutes. >> The woman said I was gone for over 15 minutes. >> There's multiple people stating you were. >> Well, there's multiple people stating that I was. >> That's the reason unattended in a vehicle. You shouldn't do it for 5 minutes, let alone 15, 16 minutes. Do you understand now? >> Okay. So, that that's why >> police work to find a guardian to ensure the child's safety. Ma'am, you got anybody in Lake City? Like, we can get her. >> He's coming. >> Like, we we can get her to to somebody. If you got somebody in Lake City, we can take her. >> He's coming. He lives in Lake Butler. He's right up. He was headed home. It's my boyfriend. He knows her. She knows him. He's on his way now. >> But dad sent somebody. >> I know about him. >> This is going to be the issue. >> He was >> Dad wants you to go hear me out. Look at me. Dad wants her to go with somebody you don't approve of. >> Oh, I don't approve. She just got out of prison. >> Okay. You want her to go with somebody that dad's not approved of? >> Cuz he doesn't he doesn't know I'm seeing somebody. >> Okay. So, how can we find a happy medium? >> He can't He can't take her to my mom. He >> Where where does mom live at? >> In my boat. That's where we live. He knows where I live. He He knows exactly where I stay. Even if somebody follow my daughters are out there with my mom. The process proved difficult as the mother seemed to place too much trust in her boyfriend while the father's legal rights had not yet been confirmed. >> Is he on a birth certificate? >> Yes. >> Then the paternity has been established. He paid child support. >> No, he does not pay child support. >> Paternity been established. And you guys never been married? >> Never. Never. He was there to sign. He wasn't even there for her birth. He was there to sign the birth certificate. >> Mike, just for clarification, his name is on a birth certificate, but there has been no paternity established. with me. I take care of her. Only thing he does is pay a daycare bill. That's it. >> But there's no legal documents stating that he is the dad. Oh, >> just a birth certificate. >> You guys were never married? >> Never. I'm divorced from my ex in North Carolina. I still have his last name. This man spends more time with her than her daddy does. >> Why does the dad Why does the dad get her on the weekends? >> You do out of the goodness of your heart. >> I He gets all of his kids on the weekend. all of them. Every last 12 of them, he gets them all >> and they all hang out and I get her on Sunday. He picks her up on Friday, but in this case, we'll get her on Saturday. >> And I think the only reason we even called the dad to get somebody to come is cuz she had no time to put me in anybody else. So, she has somebody else she'd rather come in. >> Well, I mean, I I I I get that. But my what I want to verify is even though he's on a birth certificate, does that establish paternity? I mean, >> if he's on the birth certificate, I think we're we're safe releasing him, but we're not even releasing it to him. seems like his mother-in-law ex-wife >> his ex-wife is coming who is a felon and she don't want her to go >> out of prison not even two months ago he's coming >> but my my question would do we have to okay it through dad that's why I want to establish the paternity >> even if dad has if it's not his weekend like so overweight >> fine y >> although she expressed regret the mother still had to face legal consequences >> at least we could do that for you I mean >> I've never been in trouble man I've never been in trouble >> it's it's unfort unfortunate situation. And as bad as it is, >> I don't ever leave >> could have been worse. >> I didn't realize that it took that long. I didn't realize it was longer than 15 minutes. >> Somebody could have got her in 5 minutes, ma'am. That That's >> That's not an excuse. You're right. You're right. Please scare me. Jail scares me. I've I've never >> The first time I've got five kids. >> First time anything like this has ever happened to me. I just got off work. I've been at work since 4:45 this morning. >> Going right over here. >> All right. 16. >> Outside, police searched the car and a handbag. Unexpectedly, they discovered items that raised further safety and legal concerns. Blunt [Music] What's that? 27. An old one. It's not a regular bait. 13 45 just one week. She top there. Let her have this stuff. The mother was read her Miranda rights, marking the point when details related to restricted materials were formally addressed under the law. >> All right, Miss Hannah, I'm going to read you something. Okay. Uh, this is your Miranda warnings. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say or do can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to talk to a lawyer. Have one present with you while you're being questioned. If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, one will be appointed to represent you before any question if you wish. You can decide any time to exercise these rights and not answer any questions. Do you understand each of these rights? I explained to you having these rights in mind. Do you want to talk to me? >> Okay. So, what were those all the pills? What did you What are those? >> I'm 35. So, I used to I used to take pills for for energy. That's what I would get them for to get me through the day. >> What are they? >> From my understanding. >> But with fentanyl going around, that's why you found so many. I was scared to take them. >> Those are the colorful ones. >> Yes. Okay. What was in the little bag? >> That was powder. >> From my understanding, it's powder. >> But I'm I'm scared to take a lot of stuff nowadays that I did back then because I was younger back then. So, I forgot all that stuff was in there. >> You forgot all that stuff was in your purse. >> Yes. I I remember that. I put my my in there. You know, I'll smoke a blunt occasionally, but all that other stuff I really don't I take my B12 pill and that's about it. But I did I forgot I forgot all that was in there. I'm sorry that that I don't have no other explanation. >> Where'd you get it from? >> Off the streets. Just off the streets. I mean, people random people that I work with. I work I work with a lot of dealers. You have Homes of Merit that you find anything there. >> About the the wax. >> No, I haven't haven't asked that yet. >> My bait? >> No, the little square squishy wax. It's a little square. Kind of looks like a throat Lawson. >> I got it from my dad. >> Okay. What is that? >> It helps me sleep. It's a gummy. Okay. >> It's a gummy. He has a medical card. We had an Easter egg hunt and I found the one with the gummy in it and that's why it's there. I don't >> That's why they're all still there. I don't take it like I I smoke bud. >> So y'all had an Easter egg hunt and hid >> they my my dad >> gummies in them. >> Yeah. For the adults, you know, it's for the adults, but more or less me and my sister Tiffany. We got ours and that's still there. I don't with my job every day. I can't be on I smoke my butt. I go to work. I come home. That's it. Notably, these items were within the child's reach, making the situation more complex and sensitive. >> But those all that has been in there for a while. >> Doesn't matter if it's been in there for 3 years or it's been in there for 30 seconds. It's in your possession. >> When you asked me, that's what I told you. Well, I have in there. That's why I told you. But with the other I did, I forgot about it being in there. I didn't take it out my purse. It It always stays in my purse. I don't never use my purse. I put my debit card in my back pocket, my phone in my other pocket, and I take my work back. So, let me hit you with this. Thankfully, this didn't happen. >> But you go in, your purse is in the car cuz you don't take it inside with you. That scene look like candy. Kids would think that's candy. Would have gotten that and ate what she thought was uh candy and then OD and instead of somebody else finding her in the vehicle by herself, you come out and find her deceased. She could have oded off the she could have ODed off the coke. She could have ODed off the gummy. >> None of that was secure. The charges were explained in detail before the mother was taken to the station, closing the initial phase of the investigation. >> So obviously on top of the uh that you're going to get charged with all the other >> Yeah. You're going to be charging child the paraphernalia as well as you're going to be receiving a criminal citation for using a handicap placer that's not yours. Correct. >> Gabriel. The mother was charged with child inment and other related violations. Under Florida law, she could face serious prison time and a significant fine. Household items or harm materials found in a place accessible to the child pose serious risks. Always keep such items secured and out of children's reach to ensure safety. If Florida began with a story about certain materials and the risks they pose to children, then in Iowa, impairing substances in cars could create similar ders. >> What's it usual? >> Two cups. Two cups. >> Two cups of those little styrofoam. >> Okay. >> On September 24th, 2024, Ford Dodge police received a call about a woman driving in an unsafe condition and hitting a neighbor's car with a child inside her vehicle. They quickly arrived at the scene and confronted the woman who appeared to be in an impaired state. >> Okay, stay back. >> Sean, that's what the problem is. >> What are we fighting about and what are we yelling about? >> Apparently, I hit their car without knowing it. I have no idea. But they are refusing to give me my son and I know these are drug >> because I can guarantee you I have messages from these people in this house buying drugs from them. I mean them buying from them so on so forth. There has been multiple calls about this house doing and the reason why this garage doesn't exist is because of math lab and I am done. I am tired. >> No reason to yell. There's no reason to fight. >> Then give me my son back. Well, I need to sort out what's going on here first before I take anybody's kid. What's up? >> No, just go home. >> All right. I'll just check and see what happened. All right. >> The only reason why she's not giving me my son is because I'm erratic and not stable and unhappy. >> Why apparently? So, why are they s Why would they think you're erratic? Why are you >> Because I I snapped when these [ __ ] came started coming at me saying, "Hey, you hit my car." Okay, you know what? If I hate your car, fine. >> Mhm. >> You know what? I'm fine. But absolutely no reason to come at me like you're >> What caused you to hit their car? >> Nothing. I just backed up. I'm just >> Well, is that some of that damage there before or what? You got an awful lot of damage. >> It was there before. >> It's a piece of car. Everyone can tell you that. I've been driving this piece of car for a couple years. >> Okay. Okay. So, >> illegally. Sorry. To be honest, >> I don't get why, you know, we're fighting. >> I don't know. Because they never came to me about, hey, you hit my car. You did this. You did that. They never came to me. They never came to the house, which is right here. They live right here. We have cameras, which will prove that they never came over. But then they turn around, but then they turn turn around, do show up at the front of the house talking to her, which is my mother, which technically owns this house, who brought my son along. So, so why why do they have your son? >> I live with my parents. >> Okay. >> That's >> You live here? >> Yes. >> And you were backing out or what's the deal? >> I was coming in and then I realized I was too close to the fence. And then backed out and apparently their car, which I was going to be nice enough and be like, "Hey, I hit your car." But they didn't even give me a chance. >> Okay. >> No. Get in the house. >> No. Oh. >> Despite showing clear signs of lack of alertness, the mother insisted, "I didn't drink." Meanwhile, witnesses told a different story. >> Drunk. I think she's just She's You can smell. Can you? Cuz I'm not picking up anything. >> I am so sorry. >> I I I don't. >> Have you had anything to drink? >> No, I have not. I did just brush my teeth if that's what your question is cuz I just ate lunch and I'm one of those people who likes to brush teeth. But these guys never once came up to me being like, "Hey, you hit my car. What's going on?" Nothing. So, I don't know why they called the cops if they didn't even talk to me. >> Yeah, I get that. I get that it's an accident, but why not talk to me? >> Yeah, I get. >> So, I guess did you see her in the car or you just >> I did not. I I we was inside watching TV. heard a real loud bang. Came outside. She's pulling back up into her spot and she just got got out. I thought she was peeled out or something. She's being real lethargic or whatever they say. Gets out, starts getting her kid out of the back passenger side and I'm I'm already calling, you know, you guys. I says, "Well, I think this girl is under the influence." She's like, "I'm not under the influence." Like, >> budge is a parrot. >> Okay. >> Obviously, a sober person wouldn't just >> Yeah. And she comes and says that somebody's calling the cops cuz they the car. I'm not in the mood for drama and [ __ ] So, >> well, we're going to do the accident report one way or the other. >> I know. I know. >> I know. >> Did you witness what happened? >> I heard it. I >> The mother then continued to recount the incident from her own perspective. >> What happened is I came home. I came forward. >> Yeah, I heard that too. >> I came backwards. Apparently, hit our truck which has no damage. Oh, yes it does. And all the all the >> I can't see. I don't have my glasses on. Came forward and I was like, "Okay, the first thing I'm going to do I haven't caught out yet. I'm going to tell my parents cuz they're home." I knew they were home. That's what I did. And then I came back out here, went to go knock on their door, and they already started starting off. I couldn't even call the cops because they were threatening me. They were threatening to beat my ass because I hit their car. >> How did you hit it that hard? Did you say? >> Well, see, >> all I did was back up from like this way. >> I came from this way. >> It was going that way. Got too close to the fence. Can't back up and then went forward. >> Because a child was in the car, police conducted a careful check to ensure safety. >> Come here for a second. I want you to I want you to just look straight. >> I don't have glasses. >> I don't. Okay. See that? >> You see that? >> Yep. I got you. I got you. after. >> Am I in trouble? >> I can see it. I can see it. >> Sorry. >> Just keep look up a little bit. There you go. Follow my finger. >> Am I in trouble? >> No. I just have to make sure. >> I don't know what the happened. Do not yell at me. >> I found out where I was. Oh, >> please help me. He's going to kill me. >> He's literally going to kill me. >> Um, what time is it? What time did you get here? >> He's so mean. He's really going to help me. >> No, he's not. >> Yes, he is. You don't know. >> Just lean up against the car here. >> I'm not smelling. >> She's really She's She's just really erratic, though. >> She's She's active. Very something >> intoxicated. >> But I I don't know. I didn't smell anything. >> I don't know. Not yell at me. >> Did you already did you pull case number already? >> No, not yet. If you want to at least start pulling with the case number, I'll start taking photos. >> The investigation grew more tense when the mother began losing control and shouting at neighbors. >> They're the ones starting it. >> Okay. >> There's enough going on. We don't need to yell. >> They have enough going on. We're not going to yell. Okay. >> Then why the is it okay for them to talk? >> Everybody stop arguing. Yes, we'll deal with that. Okay. But it's not going to help to have people yelling at each other. Go stand by your car. >> You live here? >> Yes. My parents. Um, >> how old are you? >> I'm 27. That's my son. And in the >> Was he in the car? >> Yes. >> Okay. In the >> turn. Stop. You keep doing that. I'm going to put you in the squad car because we're not going to have you yelling across the neighborhood like that. >> Literally on camera of what happened and they want to say that didn't happen. >> You don't need to yell across. That doesn't accomplish anything. I do not do that. >> Well, I mean, you do hit the car, so that's one thing. >> That's one thing. And I understand that, you know, calling insurance and [ __ ] Yes. And I was on my way to do that. >> You don't have insurance, >> Dad. I have insurance. >> I thought you said you don't have insurance. >> No. >> No. She said you call the insurance. >> You have your insurance and registration. >> Even with clear signs, police initially couldn't find solid evidence, even after using a breathalyzer. >> No, that's your manual. >> No, I write it down. >> Oh, okay. I write stuff down everywhere. Oh, >> okay. >> It might be on my phone. >> Okay. Well, that would be somewhere to look for it then if that's where you believe it or >> I swear to God I have with her. >> 96 more than anything. >> Yeah. I don't think she's going to I think it was mouthwash. So, >> what's that? >> I said I after I got in front of her and she was talking more, that's why I smelled I smelled like a vague mint vaguely minty. Um, that's an O'Reilly receipt. >> That's all I know. >> Okay. We still need your insurance though. >> I'm trying to find it. I'm sorry. >> Okay. 41. >> Hold on. I got a lot of people. >> So, you haven't had anything to drink? How old are you? >> No, I'm 27. >> You haven't had anything to drink? No. >> I I'm going to ask you for a sample of your breath just so I can >> say I did it. >> Is this it? No. >> No. That's a service bill, too. Or say bill. >> Is mouthwash going to count? >> That's why we waited so long. Just taking a deep breath. Blow slow and steady into it. Not hard. Just slow and steady. >> Perfect. too, but >> it's not going to not after 15 minutes. >> I can see the stagnation in the one item moving. >> No, that's another >> We'll wait a little bit and do it again just in case. >> When do you think you used mouthwash? >> How long ago? How long ago do you think it would have been that you used mouthwash? >> Uh, I brushed my teeth. >> Depends. >> It's 3:42 right now. before I picked up my kids from school, which I would have left at 2:30. >> So, it's around there. >> 2:30? >> Yeah. >> Okay. You sure you haven't had anything to drink, man? >> I swear to God. Not unless someone sp me. I swear to freaking God. I ain't trying to be >> What's that? >> I ain't trying to be But I ain't trying to lose my son. I ain't trying to do anything like that. >> But I also need you to be honest with me if you have >> I am being honest. >> I don't even have money for alcohol. Do you or do you not have insurance? >> I do. It's insurance. Insurance. It starts with an E. Insurance or insurance. Something like that. They pay um I pay them like 30 bucks a month for just liability. That makes sense. >> That makes sense. Yeah. All right. Just give me a second. Okay. >> Have insurance. >> Okay, that's fine. >> I ain't trying to get myself in trouble. >> I understand. Upon further review, officers noticed several irregularities with the mother, including difficulties during field tests and other signs of impairment. >> So, I got >> Did she or no? >> He she did PBT. >> Aren't you PBT? >> She something. >> Yeah, that's that that tracks. >> Elizabeth, he took the dog. He took care of the dog. Okay, >> my eyes are so messed up when you try to do this horizontal gazing stuff. [Music] >> Is there a reason why I can't have my son? >> Well, you you're okay to have him once we're done with things. Okay, but we have to figure things out. >> Had her come down and he could smell alcohol. >> I I thought it was mouthful. >> No, it's >> so I think >> one of us can >> Well, I think we need to double check. I want to make sure. >> Oh, you want me to get my Do you have key? >> I should have one of mine. >> I checked her eyes. The one eye just stays solid. >> Accident related. I don't even know. I don't even know. I don't like any of this place for her to be fixed. I think if we take her down this >> Yeah. Yeah. >> She's going to I mean, this is a slope and we don't want her doing it in the gravel. >> Did you not have insurance on that? >> She hasn't been able to produce insurance. >> She hasn't been. >> Yeah, he does. Yes. >> Okay. So, I think >> you want me to just >> to take her into custody for investigation, detain her at this time. >> I think we have >> I think Charlie did as well. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> She might cause an issue when we go to this head back. >> Okay. Police proceeded with the next legal steps as the mother appeared confused. >> Elizabeth, >> Elizabeth, can we have you? >> Why don't you come back? Come back. >> Why don't you come back here, bud? Okay. >> I prefer that helps. >> Jordan, grab another PBT. I >> Her eyes are so messed up when you try to do this horizontal and stuff. This one eye stays straight >> and when you go to the side, it goes off to the side. She blew a 256 on mine. When the brother >> when the brother >> Well, you you're okay to have them once we're done with things. Okay. >> Uh when brother had had her pin down when she attacked him smell alcohol. >> I I thought it was mouthwash. That's why >> Oh, so I'm guessing >> I think uh >> Well, I think we need to double check. I want to make sure. >> You want me to get my Do you have PT on you? >> I checked her eyes. The one eye just stays solid. The other one goes to the right. Did he not have insurance on that? >> She hasn't been able to produce insurance. >> She hasn't been able to. Did he have insurance? >> He does. >> He does. Okay, >> that helps. >> At this point in time, I'm going to detain you, okay? >> Because you do appear to be under the influence of something. So, we're going to go do some more testing and if everything's good, you'll be released. Okay. >> What the did I do? >> You get a car. >> I know that. >> And you appear to be and you're acting as though you're under the influence of something. So, at this time, you're going to be detained. We're going to go back to the station. We'll run through some tests. The more you you're honest with me, the more >> I'm really honest with you. I'm not trying to be this person. I've never been this person. >> What's that? >> I've never been this person. I haven't been avoiding being this person. >> And you haven't had a single drop of anything to drink today. And you're being honest with me. >> I swear to God. And I know you are. >> The more you talk to me, the more something on your breath. >> I literally just brushed my teeth not that long ago. >> Well, that was You said that it was around 2:00 and it's over an hour. I can literally just taste it. So, I don't know if it's that or what. >> You haven't had anything to drink. >> I swear to God. >> Okay. Well, you're going to be detained at this time. Okay. >> I don't. >> Do you have anything on you? I'm going to >> No, I don't have >> You don't even have pants on. >> Yeah. >> No, we're good. Thank you. >> Hey. >> All right. I'm going to start on the accident. >> Okay. Like I said, [Music] >> I have the female detained at this time. I'll be 76 to your location with her for further testing. >> The closer she The closer she gets to me though, the more I There's something that smells, you know, alcoholic and minty. But she said it was an hour and a half ago that she probably used mouthwash and brush her teeth. >> I brush my teeth. >> Okay. >> All right. Thanks, buddy. Hey, >> you're good. Thank you. >> You know, I'm willing to help you guys anytime I need to. >> We're good, man. We got it all under control now. Thank you, though. >> At the station, an eye test was conducted again to confirm her condition. >> What's that? >> I feel like I'm going back to the psychord. >> No, this isn't the psych. This isn't the psych. Okay. Here's your pants. Did you want to slip them on? It's up to you. All I know is that after the car accident happened that I went inside, checked with my son inside, came back outside and they were out already. >> Let's come over here. Okay, we're going to talk about So, we've got a few things to do there. There's going to be a couple of tests that involve kind of walking and standing and a test that involves your eyes. Okay, that's going to help me to judge whether you're impaired or under the influence. You're fine. Well, we can find you some paper towels or something if you need them. >> It's fine. I to shower every day anyway. >> Okay. The question is, do you want to perform these tests for me? >> Yes. >> So, the first one's going to involve your eyes other than glasses. Do you have any other problems with your eyes? Straight ahead at me and follow my finger. Okay. >> Okay. >> Sorry. When I go walk that way, it goes my eyes. >> Talk to me. The more I smell something on your breath, I need you to be honest with me. >> No, I'm being serious. I mean, yes, I did drink something early this morning, but >> that was it. And by this morning, I mean like 8:30 this morning. >> I'm sorry. >> It's okay. >> Then after being read her Miranda rights, the mother had to face the truth. She acknowledged earlier involvement. I'm just going to read you your rights. Okay. >> You don't have to. I already know. >> Well, I I still have to. Okay. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say. Am >> I getting arrested? >> What's that? No, not at this time. I'm just reading you your Miranda rights. Okay. Do you wish to talk to me? >> Okay. >> I've never been in this situation before. So, my anxiety is at like 100. >> So, you said you had something to drink this morning. Yes. >> What did you have to drink? >> I drank Hawkeye vodka. >> Okay. How much would you say that you drank this morning? What's it usual? >> Two cups. >> Two cups. >> Two cups of those little styrofoam. >> Okay. >> But it was mostly full uh sun kiss the pop. >> What time do you think you started drinking? >> Probably about 8:45. >> So you said Sunny D. >> Sorry, what? >> Sunny delight. >> No, it was sun-kissed. >> Oh, sun-kissed soda. Okay. >> Yeah. >> The orange stuff. >> Yes. >> Okay. How much of that would you say you put in the cup? Like if the cups what the standard size >> not even a cup full of vodka >> or a capful like sunny of >> sun of the alcohol. >> Okay. And you only had two of them? >> Yes. And the alcohol or I mean the alcohol was like >> Okay. >> per cap. But like the pop was 90% of the cup. >> Okay. >> I'm one of those people. >> Okay. And you had two of them you said? >> Yes. Just two or >> just two. >> Okay. What time did you stop drinking? >> Probably about 9 9:30. I can't get the teacher shirt so I don't stare at [ __ ] >> All I know is that I was playing Power World. >> You were playing what? >> Power World. >> Oh, okay. That's a video game. >> Yes. >> Okay. What color are your eyes? >> Hazel. >> Hazel. That's what I thought. I couldn't quite tell. >> A balance test was also conducted to evaluate the individual's physical coordination and condition. Do you have any problems with your hips, knees, ankles, feet, or anything like that? >> My hip hop out of and out of place, >> but nothing that causes you to walk funny or not be able to walk. Correct. >> Or >> Not that I know. >> Not that you know. Okay. I'm going to give you some instructions and I want you to follow them. You don't need to do it until I tell you to do it. Okay? So, I'm going to demonstrate it first. You want to do an imaginary line or you want to We can use this line right here, too, if you'd like to. It's up to you. >> I'm the theater kid. I need a line. What's that? >> Cuz I'm a theater kid. I need the light. >> Okay. If you're theater, you should have good imagination, right? >> No, you really don't. That's my problem. >> Okay. Okay. So, you stand there. You don't do anything until I tell you to. Okay. And then nine small steps heel to toe. You got to count out loud. >> 3 7 8 9. You're not doing hill. You got to do your small and then you got to turn around and go back. >> You want to do it with your shoes off? You think it would be easier? >> I can't see. >> You want to do it with your shoes off or are you good? >> Me. >> Okay. Do you want to start over again with your shoes off? You feel like >> I got my help. >> Okay. Heel to toe. Nine steps. Counting out loud. Arms to your side. Once you get to nine, a series of small steps to turn around. Okay. >> Yep. Yep. Yep. That's the line. You can see it. >> Left foot. >> Left foot. Right front in front of it. Heel toe. >> 2 3 4 5 6 7 >> You need to turn around and walk back now. >> The breathalyzer later confirmed results above the safety threshold. >> The sooner the better, right? So, this is going to be a preliminary breath test. Okay. >> Just like the one the yellow one that you throw into the straw now. Okay. Don't tell me you're one of the people that has puppies when you're Don't tell me you're one of the people that have puppies in your >> I don't have puppies. Unfort >> I don't get a dog. I got a dog at home and one dog's enough for me. >> I feel that. >> If you couldn't tell, >> right? >> Okay. >> Do I just put my mouth on? Yeah, we're just waiting for it to >> Do I say? >> Yeah. >> I'm sorry you're wasting your time on me when you should wasting your time with other things. >> It happens. I appreciate you for being cooperative with me. Okay, >> that's what I've learned to do. >> Thank you. Some people it takes longer for them to learn that. Okay, it's ready. >> You got to get up. You're going to get up. >> Yeah, it happens, right? You know the drill. Long, slow, long, steady breath. Okay, like you're blowing up a balloon. When you're ready, go ahead and start. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. All right. You're good. >> 208. Okay. So, that shows >> So, do you know what the legal limit for driving is? >> No. >> 08 is the legal limit. So, you were at.208. Okay. >> Is that a good thing or bad? >> That is >> I don't understand math. >> Well, if Could you log 208 for PBT? That is bad because you're above the legal limit, right? That means technically you were operating your vehicle while under the influence of out. Okay. >> This provided sufficient evidence for police to detain the mother, investigate her for unsafe operation, and carry out other legal procedures while she tearfully called her family. >> So that means >> I'm in trouble. >> Yes. Okay. We'll get it taken care of. So technically right now, you are under arrest for ow. We don't have the cuff. You've been cooperative. We're already here. Let me grab my paperwork and we'll go inside. And we got some more stuff to take care of. Okay. >> Don't ap You don't have to apologize to me. Okay. My biggest concern is that your kid was riding with you when you were intoxicated. >> He's fine. >> I'm going to go this way. Okay. He's fine. But what if the accident would have been worse? >> Yes, I know. Please don't make me warn me. >> What's that? Right here. I'm not going to I'm not going to harp on it anymore. I'm just bringing that up. Okay. That that's my biggest concern. Unfortunately, you know, good people can make bad choices sometimes and the best thing that we can do is learn from them, right? And so, if we learn from this, then we can move on. Okay? And I'm, like I said, I'm sorry your family disrespects you. No matter what mistakes you make, they should still not treat you that way. But that's the nice thing about being an adult is that you don't have to associate with anybody you don't want to. So, >> thank you. >> Not a problem. Do you have any questions for me? I really know. >> Okay. >> Do you need to call anybody? >> I need to call my parents to make sure that someone's going to take my son. >> Do you know their phone number? >> Yes. >> Okay, you can use that phone. >> Hey, it's just me. Just to let you know, I'm going to jail. Okay, bye. >> Like I said, you can call whoever you need to. Okay, >> Daddy, do not yell at me, please. I'm going to jail. Apparently intoxicating driving. No, not that. I understand that I need to fix their truck because of what I did to it. That is one thing. Oh, no. Like, I have any wages anyway. I get paid $100 every two weeks. I'm not asking you to bail me out. There's no reason for that. Oh, no. When I have an argument with him about him, love you, daddy. Sorry. >> You're fine. No. You >> How long am I going to be in jail? You're more than likely going to see the judge tomorrow morning for your initial appearance and then they will probably release you then. I can't guarantee anything obvious. I'm sorry. >> Um I do have some paper towels. Let me get you some. Okay. So you don't have to use your shirt anymore. >> Thank you. >> Although the situation seemed to be concluded. Police had the mother take another breathalyzer test to ensure transparency and provide her with reassurance. >> A test. >> No, it's a breath test is what I'm requesting. I don't do well with needles. >> Okay, that's fine. So So given what I've read you, do you wish to submit a breath test for me? Okay. >> If I go to jail, I >> Well, it's it's not about that. >> I'm not going to lie. >> No, I know. When you were out there, I smelled it a little bit more. So >> I don't know if it's because of the mouth, like brushing my teeth after so potent or what. >> Well, I was going to say I smell a little bit more alcohol, a little less mint when you were out in the carport there. So >> Hi. Sorry. Too low. All right. So, same thing here. Okay. You're going to take that. You're going to blow in it slow and steady. Okay. Nice long breath. Just a second. Not yet. Not yet. All right. Long. Take a good long breath. And breathe slow and steady through the mouthpiece when I tell you to. Okay. Just nice and slow. All right. Go ahead when you're ready. Just nice and easy. Keep blowing. Keep blowing. Keep blowing. Keep blowing. Keep blowing. Keep blowing. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep coming on. Keep going. >> Just about done. Just >> You're almost there. You're almost there. You're almost there. You're almost there. >> Okay. >> Very good. That That machine's hard to blow into. >> Yeah, you got a little tiny tube to blow into, so it makes it more difficult. 207. >> Not good. >> Well, it was the same as when we had out there, though. >> I'm going to be here a while anyway. >> Yeah. You're going to be spending the night. Okay. >> I I meant like a week. >> Oh, no. You need my card information. All I know is that it's a 1998 pond book. All I can tell you. >> Definitely seen better days, too. Huh. >> Yeah. >> You That's okay. >> Run it until it run it into the ground. Right. >> I'm trying to. >> The mother was charged with driving under the influence and child. Under Iowa law, she could face prison time, financial penalties, and a possible driver's license suspension. >> I'm going to go check to see if they're ready for you. Okay. This will be your copy of the paperwork, though. That's the one that says you can drive for 10 days. Okay. >> Yeah. >> Huh. You'll have one female when you guys are ready. >> Okay. We're ready. >> Thank you. Elizabeth, you can come this way. >> Thank you. >> Okay. >> All right. >> So, does that mean I'm suspended? >> You will be in 10 days. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> I just want to make sure I have it correct so that way I don't get in trouble. >> Yep. Yep. You You will be in 10 days. That one's for 10 days. >> What's that? >> How long? >> How long is what? the suspension. >> Uh, well, typically it's 180 days unless decided to be longer. So, that's not that's not up to me. 180 days is a half a year. >> Half a year. >> Well, roughly. >> I don't math. >> I get probably with the anxiety and such now, too. It's probably wouldn't be the easiest to do math. So, >> no. >> Mhm. >> All right. >> I'll follow you. >> Yep. Can you follow me? >> Maybe. >> There we go. [Music] >> There you go. >> Thank you. >> Do you need any medical attention? >> No. Okay, perfect. You're good. South elevator all over three. >> Even a slight impairment can make driving dangerous, especially with a child in the car. Driving safely not only protects yourself, but also safeguards the little ones who place their full trust in their parents. Now, let's move on to the next story where another mother facing serious emotional difficulties awaits. >> I'm not playing with you. Put your hand behind your back. I will taste this in front of you. >> On March 2nd, 2024, police received a report of a disturbance at a residence involving an argument between a woman and her roommate that also led to damage to a neighbor's door. Officers quickly arrived at the scene, but the mother locked herself inside, forcing police to call for backup. >> I don't have a buddy with me. What you doing? Hey, build up at him. >> Police department. >> No. Come on now. >> Come to the door. Did you see the spit on them? >> No. >> Have you talked to them yet? >> Yeah, I talked to them. >> All three have the same story. >> Come to the door. Where she spit on them like in the house? >> There is the back door. >> Okay. Where where' she spit on? >> Uh right here. >> So she came in the house. >> You do? >> We live. >> Oh god. Yeah. I forgot. They got a key. But go to the back just in case she tried to run. >> Box is blocked off by bookshelves and all kinds of stuff. Give me key. >> Hey, come to the door. You just going to make it hard on yourself. You're going to be charged. >> What's her name? >> Tasha. >> Thank you. >> Miss Tasha, open the door. >> Hey, she just called me on the phone. >> Well, she needs to come to the door. Okay. >> Hey, Star. Star. Hey, Star. It's me, Nicole. >> I think you need a call. >> We've been out here before and then we got to call again. She the guy that's in there. The guy that lives here. Negative. I got a friend up here. She called. We're still trying to get answers. >> Hey, Star. Will you open the door cuz the police is here? Will you? Huh? You said what? Get off my >> No, the police is out here. >> No, just come and see what you want. >> Huh? >> All right, just go ahead and go downstairs. You >> assisting dispatch logistics. >> While taking statements from the neighbors, the police accidentally uncovered a harsh truth. She cursed. She spat. She hit my child. A truthful picture of this person's frightening nature. And unfortunately, it all happened right in front of the kids. >> What's going on? >> Apparently, she busted through their door, tried to fight the dude, and spit in his face. >> So, she's right talking there, >> but he's technically a resident here. I got the key to the house and everything. >> The person she spit on lives with her. >> Yeah. >> So, she she got into like a domestic with whoever lives with her and then she's locked herself inside the house here and he's over there now. H. We separated on the first call. Where's her kids? >> They're in there. >> Okay. Her kids are in there, too. >> Now, did she spit on you? >> Okay. Now, did she like was the door locked and she walked in or she like kic the door down? And then >> she just walked in. >> Mom, she called me and said she gave me $500 to take her. >> I'm so upset. >> I understand. You're going to have the 1013. >> That's okay. I wanted because I know it ain't going to be help but I don't know what bail herself up there. Does she have any phones or anything like that? >> No, I live there. My husband lives there. You, your husband, your daughter. >> Daddy, come here. >> She got there. >> I give you my IDs. Whatever you >> What? So, what happened? >> She came in $500. Take me to the hospital. I can't do all them. >> I didn't hang out. >> No, we moved. We moved our stuff in here today because y'all were out here early. >> Already came. He was here. He knows. >> Stood at the door while we got their things and I let them come here cuz they had nowhere else to go. >> Over here. Yes, ma'am. >> She was in there cussing everybody else. You're not going to talk to that. >> We never said a word when she come. She come out here and spit on me right behind that chair. >> So, how'd she get in here? Walked in. >> The doors unlocked. >> Yeah. Do it like that. >> Yeah. And she she never knocked. She just walked right in. >> Then she cut the boys out. Get out of here. >> She spit on Mr. Tom. She spit on just do that one more time. >> She spit on you again once. >> I said do that one more time. I'll I'll drop you ahead. Hit my kids. >> Yeah, that's you a whole bunch of pieces. >> It was those very actions that led others to see her as someone facing emotional struggles and needing more support. >> Yes, ma'am. They do. >> Well, she's sprinted then. She's going to act like that, too. >> Yeah. I think she's Look, >> some black guy come out, walked up off the road and vanished over the first department up there and she went screaming, "Get out of the get off this mountain." >> She cussed all the people over here today. >> She fullblown schizophrenic. >> I think I think she's schizophrenic, but I'm scared the mother and I don't know what to do. I talked to her daddy in Texas and he said if we need to commit her we're going to have to commit her because grand issue >> she's in danger to everybody and herself right now. >> If you feel like she's to herself and anybody else, you can always go to the magistrate office right now. >> You just need two people to go. >> Can y'all just have a good night? >> Well, we're trying to figure that out. That's why I came in here to get your I didn't come back cuz the kids is grandma. >> We live up there. They live with us. >> We just all boil down to I don't know what will happen, but that's going to boil down to what she has custody and she said she doesn't know. I'll have to call you and get her. >> She's not going to complain. She will let me call you. You're not a to her. >> Do you know if she's on any drug anything like that? >> I was asking her. I just asked her. I said no. >> She used to be my rider. That's what I wanted to know. Like is this going to happen in the past? I ain't seen her in a couple of months. But that's what I'm thinking cuz she called me all and call me some names. She ain't never did that before. That ain't her. So something out of the ordinary. And that that's what it has to be. It's got to be some though. She ain't never talked to me like that. >> Maybe two hours. >> Two hours ago. >> Mhm. That's when we first separated them two and then now she went over there and started. >> After many failed attempts at cooperation, the police were forced to enforce. The mother appeared highly distressed, showing signs of panic and confusion. Without support, the children could face lasting challenges, potentially carrying patterns into the future. If this continues, those children risk becoming victims or the one who continues his mother's vicious cycle. >> She comes at me on taser. Tell mom and dad. >> We need the homeowners to come physically unlock the door for us. >> All right. >> I just didn't want to go in a clarification. >> I'm quick question. Is there any kind of weapons or anything in the house? Nothing more than kitchen. >> Just do me a stand, open the door, and then step out. >> Hey, Tasha, >> I need you to come out here. >> I don't need to come out nowhere. What you doing in my house? >> I got permission. >> You can't This ain't the house. >> Go see your hands. >> You can't touch my hands. >> I can see your hands. >> Put Put the bag down. >> You can't touch me. You have no reason to be in my house. This isn't the house. >> If we do have a reason, put the bag down. >> For what? >> Hey, kids. Can y'all go to the back? >> No, they can't go anywhere. They can't go any This is legal. This is illegal. Why are y'all doing? Y'all can't be telling me I haven't done nothing. >> Put your hands behind your back. I'm not playing with you. Put your hands behind your back. I will tell you. >> Don't do this in front of you. >> What have I done? >> I don't want to hang up in front of your kids. >> What have I done? >> I don't want to handcuff you in front of your kids. >> Please don't do this. What? >> Why are you going to do this to me? >> All you got to do is >> Why are you doing this? What did I do? >> All you have to do is come to the door originally and I wouldn't have to handcuff in front of your kids. >> What? What are you going to do to my >> What did I do? >> You know why we kicked We was out here for the first time. You want to go in there and spit on them? >> On who? >> The old man. Older men in there. >> I didn't spit on anyone. >> Okay, cool. >> That's illegal. >> I got three witnesses saying he did. So, let's go. >> I have illegal. I have not done that. >> Dad, I haven't done that. >> Let's go. >> My babies. >> No, the baby. >> No, they're going to eat them. >> They're going to eat my kids. >> They're going to eat my kids. The reptile. >> Your car's on. You got anything on you, >> Nicole? They're going to hurt me. >> Don't me. Listen, if you if you don't come up to jail, listen. Do you love me? Do you let me? >> Do you have anything on you? >> Nicole, do you let me? You don't care. Listen, >> they're gonna take the kids away. >> Listen, let me take the kid. >> No, they're going to take they're going to take them to defects if you don't let me take the kids, Sasha. You know they'll be right there with me. They always come with mama. You always let them come with mama. >> It's hard. >> Do you want her to get custody of your kids? Yes or no? If not, they're going to defect. Oh, what? >> Why can't I Am I going to die? >> Which one? No, you're not. >> Then why was Can you just get Can she get my kids? >> Am I going to die? What am I going to jail for? >> They said that's up to you if I can get waiting on you to tell me. Let me take the kids. You're going to be fine, baby. >> The mother faced several legal charges related to the incident and concerns for the children's safety. What's telling is that no one in the family came to her defense. They all chose to stand on the side of the children's safety. She needs no sound. Okay, please. Where are my kids? Can I see them? >> They're right next door across the hall in her apartment. >> Can I see them real quick, please? >> I'll let you What am I charging at? >> Right now, you're getting charged with disorderly. Okay. >> I told you that from the first time. Then we got to figure out why we got caught on. >> Anyone Anything else? >> Possibly. >> I need you to give them consent that it's okay for me to take kids. >> I need your help. I didn't do anything. This is set up your life. We didn't do anything. >> We need a yes or no if you going to uh she could be cussing your kids. My parent asking is illegal. I was in my house. >> No, you can give my give my kids. >> Okay. Give my kids to Deborah. >> Okay. >> Please don't pull against me. >> Please. Can Deborah get my kids? >> Spread the legs. >> Let me run get it. Okay. >> Who's Deborah? >> Okay. Yeah, she's got she's got your chance. Let go of the phone. >> Okay. >> You got anything on you? It's going to [ __ ] stick me. You have any on you? Listen, if you have anything on you and you go into that jail, you will be charged with felony. So, now's your time to let us know if you do have anything on you. No, I don't. >> Okay. >> I don't get anything. >> Would you get the boy? >> Turn this way. >> I got another guy. >> Turn. >> Put your arms over. >> My dad's name. >> I'll talk to your dad. >> David, >> this has been going on for over a week now. Thank y'all. Get a phone number. >> They're around on the uh the last >> got phone numbers and all that. >> Yeah, we they took it while ago when they came. She's going to get charger to the third degree as well cuz I have it in front of the kids. Please. >> Okay. >> Daddy, give me the information. Come on. Charger. Where's your computer? >> Okay. >> I can't find my controller. Look. >> What color is it? What color is it? >> I'm in my um Well, there I'm at my But not that. My charger. >> Your charger. Is this it right here? >> Yeah. Thank you, officer. You're welcome, >> boys. Come on, honey. >> Y'all got everything I need. >> You got your stuff that you need for school and all that. >> Do homechool. >> Do home school. >> Do y'all want to get some drinks and stuff? >> We got the key. We'll go for it. >> Yeah. >> All right. >> Thank you, officer. >> No problem. 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