In everyday life, there are moments that [music] gently reshape a child's world. >> You are a horrible parent right now. >> I'm a horrible >> and I'm saying that as a parent. >> Kind of stood around pretend like he was waiting for the bus for a couple minutes and he grabbed her and tried to drag her back to his car. >> They told me to do it. >> What were they saying? >> They told me >> the fact that he's crying right now means that he's okay. All right, take a breath. >> We're arguing all the time. >> Step out. >> Step out. >> Step out. something. >> These are not just notable stories, but meaningful lessons about responsibility and care. This is a tense situation between a 16-year-old girl and a man who had recently returned to the community after being held elsewhere. What happened between them? Let's take a closer look at the incident in Ohio. On April 29th, 2022, at a school [music] bus stop, a man displaying unusual behavior approached a 16-year-old student waiting for her bus. He used a brief moment to create a risky situation, starting by taking her phone and attempting [music] to guide her toward a vehicle. Fortunately, under intense pressure, the girl reacted quickly and remained [music] safe when the bus arrived. A witness promptly shared details about the car and the individual involved, helping authorities identify him. >> You got talk. You got an ID on you? >> Yeah. >> All right, we'll talk to you in a second. Someone's going to come and talk to you here and explain everything's going on. >> You got an ID? >> All right. >> You put your ID out, my man. You need your idea, sir? >> Well, someone's going to come talk to you. >> I'm going to jail. >> No. You >> got your ID on? >> Huh? >> No. >> Oh, okay. >> You'd be out You'd be out of the car in handcuffs right now if you were my man. >> Are you the owner of the car? >> Yes, I am. >> You got a license and stuff? >> Yes. >> Okay. All right. Just relax, my man. It'll all be We We got to talk to your passenger. All right. It doesn't even involve you. So, relax. All right. Someone's got to call up and talk talk to them. >> What happened? >> Oh, so I didn't do anything? >> No. >> What? I'm not even coming here. >> He's coming up. He's talking to somebody right now. You can probably see him in your mirror. See him back there? He'll come talk to you in one second. >> Your first name? What's your first name? Dear >> Dear Jackson. >> I don't know what's going on. if I >> I honestly don't either tell you, but >> yeah. Yeah, we they they want us to stop the car so they can talk to so relax. It's more of a not you. All right. All right. Here's a driver if you need any. I already got stuff. What's up, man? Why don't we get him separate? Why don't we get them separated? >> You want to come back and sit in my car and he can talk to you in private? >> I'm in trouble. >> No. If you're, like I said, my man, if you're in trouble, we already grabbed you out of the car. Your car is in park and everything. >> Yeah. >> All right. I'm going make sure you ain't got no face this way. >> All right. >> He's going to come talk. He'll let you know what's up. >> He's the detective and he's the sergeant. So, he'll be able to answer any questions you got. Okay. >> Mark, your car's fine, man. ain't no one with your work. >> Yeah, just relax. He'll talk to you. I think she's Is she playing some game or something on people? >> I don't see your your passenger. >> You know him that well? >> Yeah, that's my friend. >> He's going He wants to talk to Is it her or him? What is it? >> Does she identify as her? >> Okay. I'm not trying to be rude or insensitive. I just didn't know which way to go with it. And there's no easy way to talk about it. Just have a seat and he'll come He'll come talk to you. He wants to talk to her. Something's going with her. >> Yeah. I got to do all this. >> Yeah. Put your feet in. I'll roll the windows down. I'm I'm going to sit in the car with you and hang out. You want that out of your way? >> Just slide that over there. >> Once he talks to her, I'm sure he'll come back, talk to you, and the main issue is her. So you you can relax, man. I ain't bullshitting you. The main thing is her. So that's why I think he just >> Why are you stopping me? This is my >> Yeah. No, the main thing is main thing is her. So that's why he's talking to her first. Just I'm going to say my ass in my house. >> Yeah. So, I mean, just just relax. I could tell by the look on your face, you're like, "What the You're cool. If If there was an issue with my man, you'd be handcuffed and everything else." You know what I mean? >> So, just relax. It's It's all on her. Yeah. Relax. See, Aaron, man, it's You can see all the focus is on on her. So, just relax, man. You just had the wrong person in your car. You know what I mean? So, I appreciate you cooperating. You know, people swoop down on me, I'd be like, "What the?" >> No, I don't think so. I'll be honest. Y'all can't beat >> He's a detective and I think she's saying something. So, I think it I don't know. >> Y'all came like we [laughter] >> I know, man. If I was in the car and the cops swooped in on me like that, I'd be my heart would be beating pretty good, too, man. >> My god. I'm like, "Thank God I ain't even did." I'm like, "What the [ __ ] do?" [laughter] >> No, I think it I think it's what I think they'll talk to you. Hey, Dear. >> When all this is over with, my man, I'd be done with, you know what I mean? >> I'm coming I'm coming into five minutes of your life, my man. I don't know what's going on, but it seems like it When did you get out? four days ago and look where you're at already. So, you know what I mean? How old are you? 30. So, I I think it's time to make a little bit better decisions. You know what I'm saying? You know what I mean? I think she's trying to get you in trouble. >> People who knew the man were stunned by the incident, saying it did not match the person they believe they knew. >> Does he have like a Does he do like some offthe-wall crazy lighter? >> Oh, there. I'll let you know. I'm going to make sure it's okay with my son. He wants to talk to you. >> What we have on him from this morning after he left your house, you said between 6:00 and 6:30. He drove down Arlington to Neville, parked his car on Neville, walked up to the bus stop at the corner of Arlington and Neville. There was a 16-year-old girl that was standing there waiting for the bus to go to school. Kind of stood around pretend like he was waiting for the bus for a couple minutes and he grabbed her and tried to drag her back to his car. She grabbed onto the fence there, fought him off, and then when the bus started coming up, she started screaming, "Here comes the bus." He had her phone, threw her phone at her, and took off running and got in his car and came. >> So, I don't know if he was going to her, or if he was going to rape her. I don't know what his intentions were, but that's what he did. The whole thing's caught under me. nature. I mean, is that something that >> No, that's not something that I would expect him to do and it's not something he I don't know him to do. We are still getting to know each other. So, I mean, people told us he probably wanted to show him, but I'm not too filling him out, you know. But, >> okay. So, he didn't say about other than going to Minute Man. Did he say he went to Minute Man or he said he was going to go there? He didn't say he did. He just said he was going to go there. We're trying to like in this game where I'm trying not to have him have the photo. I'm trying to pretty much don't ask too many questions as well and kind of you know as long as it's respectful I don't really ask any question that in the background or something like that listen I'm not telling you what to do I'm just giving you a heads up that the best way to handle things at our age is to be honest I mean we're not 15-year-old kids where we try and lie our way out of it with everything that can be recorded and and In this world, man, there's cameras everywhere. So, I ain't trying to [ __ ] you. I'm just telling you, I'm sure you've been to court and you see how things go in court. If you're honest and cool and tell people you up or whatever, it it goes a lot easier. Especially nowadays with the judges the way they are. >> You got your full temp. >> He does. It's in his wallet. >> You uh I'll put some money on you here. I'm going just get somebody to take with you. Finally here. >> Hey, don't act silly, my man. But hop out here. I got to put you in cuffs because when we go into county, you have to go in in cuffs. So when you get out, just face that way. I'm not moving, but just face that way and put your hands behind your back. All right. >> The man was charged with abduction and [music] sentenced to 5 years in prison. The term was influenced by violations of probation tied to prior theft and cases. It was later reported that he had returned to the community only 4 days before [music] the incident, raising concerns about whether a 5-year sentence is sufficient in this situation. Can you imagine the fear when a loving mother is struggling emotionally, putting her child at serious risk? >> Voices. >> Voices. And what what were they saying? >> They told me to do it. >> What were they saying? They told me this. >> On April 21st, 2025, authorities received an unusual call from a mother reporting her own concerning behavior. She said her three-year-old daughter was showing unexpected signs on her body. What unsettled many viewers was security footage showing the two in the same room, yet emotionally disconnected. Minutes later, the child moved out of the camera's view, and a [music] deeply troubling moment followed. Come in the bathroom. Come in the bathroom. Oh my gosh. After that, [music] the mother called emergency services to report the situation. On the other end was a voice that sounded unexpectedly calm. >> I went I grabbed and I saw this in the bathroom. Okay. So, you did this on purpose? >> Yes. >> Okay. Why were you trying to hurt your daughter? >> I don't know. >> You don't know? Is she gushing right now? >> A little bit. >> How far deep in her abdomen did you go? >> It's mostly in her back. >> How big is the >> I have to call her dad. >> Okay. We But I need you to stay on the phone with me so I can help you. Okay. >> Police arrived quickly after receiving the call and were met [music] with circumstances far beyond their initial expectations. The GPS is showing here. This is it, right? >> I got But I don't see a building number. >> Sheriff's office. >> Step out. >> Any daughter? >> Anybody else in the house? >> I got >> Is anybody else in the house? >> Your daughter? Anybody else? Anybody else in the house? >> Hey, I got to shoot here for this woman. Hold on to her. I got a door. I have up here. So, give me a second. >> That's it. I got multiples. Let's do the 37. >> Let's do 68. Let's get ready to roll. I don't I don't have >> So, we're just going to go. >> Okay. Multiples. >> How much do we have? >> A little bit only, but multiple back. You got any wounds on you, ma'am? >> Do anything. >> You're not hurt at all. >> Is the mother/ suspect detained? Are there any outstanding suspects? >> 31. Can I have the mother in this time? >> The child was found in urgent need of assistance, leaving responders struggling to believe it began within the family. >> It's a It's a butcher, too. Tell them it's a butcher. >> It's like 8 in. What the >> What the baby? I got you. Okay. You're going to be okay. All right. Long time. You're going to be okay. All right. >> All right. Yeah. About 8 in. >> Yeah. I don't know how. I'm assuming that's the line on it. >> Yeah. >> Like about 2 in of intrusion or insertion on it, but it's hard to tell. >> Hey, do me a favor. Can you just double check? Make sure she's not whatsoever. And you're in the back of the car. >> We're gonna do an assessment on her. You want that? >> In the back of the car. K. >> I'm okay. Just a little upset here. This is legit. This legit car because I have a a mom that her child at least 10 times in a bath. All the superficial, but that definitely >> based on early findings [music] and information from relatives. The mother had previously received required medical support for emotional health challenges and had recently shown signs of setback, [music] including distressing thoughts that affected her behavior. >> So, who told you? Are you just coming home now? >> I'm coming home. I'm picking up my son. >> Nobody called you. >> Nobody called me. >> Okay. Apparently, did she have any mental health issues? >> Yes. >> Apparently, she called on herself saying that she her daughter. >> So, she's been taken to the hospital. >> Okay. >> And that's what this is all about. >> Where's my daughter? >> She's at the hospital being treated on. What did she do? >> She looks like a couple times. >> She's She's walking. She's talking. She's breathing. She's just some >> She was fine. She was crying when we got there. We talked to her. She was standing. She was walking. She's in good care right now. She's at one of the best pediatric places over at St. Mary's. Okay. Okay. Relax there. >> She's She obviously she's under arrest >> until we figure out what the heck's going on. >> Has made comment. You said she has made >> she That's why we took her on Monday. She made a comment that she didn't want to be in this world no more. >> Okay. and she felt like the child. So I said, "Let's go to the hospital." >> We want to talk to you for a minute. Is that okay? You all right? >> I don't want to be here anymore. >> You don't want to be here anymore? >> Okay. Well, we have to talk. Um, is that okay? You're not feeling good today, are you? A lot of things going on. Okay. You want to talk to me about what happened? I don't know why I did it. >> You don't know? Well, tell me what you were thinking. >> Something just tell me to do it. >> Really? What do you What do you mean by that? Help me understand a little bit. >> The voices. >> Voices. And what what were they saying? >> They told me to do it. >> What were they saying? >> They told me to. >> They told you to. >> Okay. Did um and how did that happen? Do you remember the incident and what you were doing and stuff? Let me let me ask you this here. Look at me for a sec. Let me ask you this. What were you doing before that? What was going on before that? >> I was sitting on the couch at the >> You were on the couch. Were you watching TV or anything or >> No. >> No. What was she doing? >> She was sitting I don't know. >> You don't know. What's your daughter's name again? Was she with you or was she in another room or >> No, she >> was. Were you guys talking and having a good time or what? >> I don't I don't know. >> You don't know? Are you doing okay now? You still hearing voices? H >> No, >> you're not. Are you having trouble hearing me because you're hearing something else? Are you hearing me? Okay. Don't start banging your head, sweetly. Don't. Family members said they had never heard her describe these experiences before, suggesting that emotional health conditions can grow more complex without timely monitoring and care. And when she got out Thursday, what was different about it? >> She was back to being just disconnected. She wasn't thinking of anything. I said, "Are you still thinking about yourself or Bella?" She's like, "No, >> she hear voices." >> She never told me that. >> She never told you she's heard voices. >> She voices. >> You remember the incident, >> what you were doing and stuff? Let me ask you this here. Look at me for a sec. Let me ask you this. What were you doing before that? What was going on before that? >> I was sitting on the couch at the >> Were you on the couch? Were you watching TV or anything or >> No. >> No. What was she doing? >> She was sitting I don't know. >> You don't know? What's your daughter's name again? Was she with you or was she in another room or >> No, she was >> She was Were you guys talking having a good time or what? I don't I don't know. >> You don't know. >> During questioning, [music] the mother was largely unable to give clear answers. At that point, her 16-year-old son shared a past memory that helped officers better understand the family's earlier instability. >> Yeah, I knew something was going to happen. I just didn't think it was actually going to happen. >> I know. I told my dad like I felt like a presence behind me sometimes and I thought she was going to be behind me to me, but never happened. It's kind of strange. It's just like you know something's going to happen. Like you push a base off, you know your parents are going to yell at you. It was one of those things, but it only appeared like once or twice. >> What? What appeared? What do you mean by that? >> Wait, what? Wait, what did you say? >> Would you say it only appeared? What? What? >> Like the thought of like a presence being behind me of like But she never did anything cuz she was downstairs. That was a while ago and nothing happened. So I don't have a gaping wound in my back. We went to the bathroom after took you in the bathroom and you What did you think was going to happen? >> I don't know. I don't know. >> You don't know? >> No. >> Do you think she could get seriously hurt like that? >> H >> I don't know. >> You don't know? Were you trying to hurt her or what were you trying to do? H >> cuz I was trying. >> You were? Did you want her to go away all together? >> Yeah. >> Did you want her to go to heaven? >> Um I don't know. >> You don't know? What? Did the voices tell you that or no? >> They just told me. >> Did they tell you to stop her? >> No. >> Then why did you stop? >> I don't know. >> Cuz you actually stopped and called 911, didn't you? Why did you do that? looking at her when I did something. >> You did? >> What was her thinking on that? Do you know? >> To catch me doing something to our kids. >> Okay. So, she was doing it to watch you. >> Yeah. >> She thought that my dad molested Bella a few times, which never happened >> for a while. >> For a while. Is this the first time you thought about doing something like that? >> No. >> When was another time? >> Uh, I don't know. >> You don't you don't know or you don't remember either? I don't remember. >> Okay. Are you taking your medications? >> I didn't take one medication today. >> Today? Did you take it yesterday? >> Yes. >> Okay. And did you feel like this yesterday? >> No. >> No. >> I don't I don't know. >> You don't know? >> A few days later, authorities returned to the home, not to continue the inquiry, but to check on the three-year-old as she recovered. >> Hey, come in. >> Hi. >> Hi. friends. Hi, how are you? Are you feeling better? >> Oh, she's being way better. >> Hi. >> Let's go inside. >> What happened? >> What happened? Why do you have a band-aid? >> Scratcher. >> You got to scratch. What's under the band-aid? >> A kitty cat scratching me. >> Your kitty cat? There's no kitty cat here. >> Kitty cat me. >> Yes. But what happened here? >> A boo boo. The doctor. >> Who did that? >> A doctor. You got a boo boo at the doctor. >> Why did you go to the doctor? >> What happened to your back? >> Daddy back. >> What happened to your back? >> Look. >> Can I see? You want to show me? >> Look. >> Oh, what happened? >> There. What happened? >> Mommy show me. >> Mommy took you in the bathroom. >> Mommy. >> She took you there? >> Yeah. >> What did she do? Oh, mommy had a face. >> She had a face. >> No, Mommy had face. >> She had a face. >> She had fangs. >> Oh, she had fangs. >> Yes. >> What kind of fangs? >> Um, a kitty cat face. >> Yeah, >> a kitty cat fangs. >> Look at that. Can I go hide? >> Sure. You count. I'll hide. >> Oh, you got me. >> When I was asking, she was going into detail. She said, "Mommy, cut me." And I said, "With what?" And she said, "I can't hear you. I can't hear you. And I'm like, that means you don't want to talk about it. >> The mother was charged with attempted first-degree murder with a and aggravated child. Under Florida law, a conviction could result in a life sentence. [music] She was held at the Palm Beach County Jail without bond and ordered not to contact minors or witnesses. The security cameras installed to protect the family became [music] key evidence, showing that technology is not only preventive, but can also serve as a silent witness to difficult truths. When family conflict spills into shared spaces, the impact goes beyond daily disruption and often leads to serious legal consequences. >> If you go to the bathroom, they throw stuff out there all the time. Like they're always trashing and always high and always arguing and all that. >> On June 20th, 2025, authorities received a call about a family dispute affecting an apartment complex. When they arrived, they found a 9-year-old girl outside in tears with the family dog. Officers comforted her and approached the unit where a man came out visibly tense and unwilling to cooperate. Hi puppy. Hi Mom. >> Mom. He's the >> dude. >> Are you from G4? Well, why would you tell me that? What's going on? We're using body cameras. We're being recorded. >> They were arguing. They're drinking. I also know that. >> Okay. Are they your parents? >> The black one is her boyfriend broke up. My dad doesn't live here. >> So, that's your mom upstairs. >> Okay. Anybody assault anybody or what's going on? What are they fighting about? >> I don't know. I think it's something dumb though. >> Grown-ups are like that. Are you okay outside by yourself for a little bit? Okay. >> Okay. >> So, a girl just walked out kind of half stumbling, crying on the phone. Said something to mom who's presums out, kind of grabs her, not like super forcefully, but walks her back in. Now they're going to >> play the game. >> It's the police. Open the door. Your daughter's out here. It's the police. Open the door, please. Your daughter's outside and it's cold. >> What are we doing? >> He's jumping in the shower. I need to go check. You're staying here. If you wanted to check on the kid, you would have checked on the kid. Take your hand out your pocket. You don't grab things. I don't care. >> What are you touching me for? >> Well, because I got told that there was an And so when there's been an assault, >> people don't get to reach their assault anybody >> and grab around. Give him your information. >> I'm not house. >> Is it your house? >> Yes. >> Let me see your driver's license with your address. >> I don't have the on me. >> Stay over there for me without going. Step over there. [ __ ] me. Push me. You already said pushing me to You're going to start doing what I tell you while investigating allegations. >> I've never done anything. >> Have I done anything? Look, I'm looking for her. [laughter] >> Let me talk to her. She's good. Can you grab tomorrow? I'm looking for the child. The mother then appeared and immediately explained what she believed had caused her daughter's distress. Like her partner, she showed a defensive attitude from the start. >> Hi. She's good. She's out there playing in the dark. >> I would like to come and talk to you separate. >> No, I don't want to have you come. >> What is the problem? >> I'm going to go place your model somewhere safe because of her. >> Yeah. And what happened to your head? >> My head? >> That's been there for your head. That's been there. >> Can you and me go talk up there so we're not all talking in the same place? >> I'm good right here. What's your last? What is it? >> Can we Can I got a dog on off the leash? >> Yeah, he was playing. >> Yeah, but he's not supposed to be off the leash. He took him outside. >> What's your last name? >> Can I go make sure the dog is good? >> Sure. Let's walk up there. >> We can go together. Who are you talking to on the phone? >> My mom. >> On the phone. >> Hi, Mom. How you doing? >> No. Where is my kid? >> You're not welcome. You're not coming in our home. Thank you very much for >> Okay. Where do you live? >> None of your [ __ ] business and I don't have to give you that information. Thank you. Well, I'm trying to not put her kid in CPS tonight. >> My kid here is a CBS case cuz she got So I I'm protecting her. >> You left your daughter outside. >> I I put your hands on me several times. You're >> not stepping outside the house. What's your rational? >> I'm not asking you to tell me to go away. >> Your child's in my custody right now. No, she's not. She is. This is an unfit home and it's not safe for her right now. [laughter] Have you been here? What are you talking about? totally dial it back. Things are getting worse in a CPS case right now. >> What are you guys talking about? >> She's in custody. I have jurisdiction over her. >> She's walking the dog and coming back. What are you talking about? >> She's outside balling her eyes out because of the way you two behave because we had an argument that has nothing to do on her head. >> Old scratch. Why are YOU TOUCHING IT YET? OLD >> SCRATCH my scar. My scar was coma on the back of my head too from Missouri. Do not >> How much did you drink tonight? >> Nothing. >> Nothing outside of the house. >> Give me my >> Are you a lawyer? I have a lawyer. >> I will call my lawyer. I will. Yes, I will. >> Go ahead and call your lawyer. I'll talk to her. >> You don't have to talk to her. >> Bet. Mom, I'm calling my lawyer. >> And you put your hands on me for what? For what? >> Me too, Mom. >> For what? What's your badge? >> Liquid 102. That's cool for me. Wait, wait, wait. >> Mom, he has no badge on right now. Say >> no. Say police. Where's your name? >> It's okay. Do not grab. >> Can we trade? >> They're going inside. >> We're going outside. >> Are we coming outside or my kids? >> Can everybody dial back? I'm trying. What are you guys doing? That's what I mean. >> You see why she's aggravated? Her kids outside. You're trying to tell her she can't come inside. You guys have said multiple times. >> She's a minor. >> Why is she out there? No clue. You're her mom. >> Real quick, real quick. Stop. >> I have no clue. She was out here. You guys keep saying she can't come in here. She can come inside, right? And the dog, >> please. >> You guys stop listening, too. >> Let me talk to him. >> Can you guys stop and listen? >> We are. We are. We need to listen first. That's cool. I'm calling him. >> We need to listen first. Can we get the kid and the dog inside? Can we put her inside and close the door? >> Yeah. >> Come on, relax. Can we get the kid and the dog inside? You guys can talk right here. The situation became more complicated when the mother exited the apartment through a window while officers were working to ensure the child's wellbeing. >> Who is that? >> Okay. Hello. How's it going? >> No, it's not. I don't want your daughter to stay here tonight. I don't think it's safe. >> Oh, okay. Was I talking to your wife earlier? Cuz >> my mom right now >> you're separated. >> Okay. Can you pass a CPS check if I ask permission to have this young lady come stay with you for the night until CPS? You're in California. When >> my dad lives here, that's my papa. My dad lives like past here at that exit over there. >> Okay. So, I need I will need his name, birth date, and address for them to check. Come here, puppy. Hey, guys. She just hopped out the damn window behind you. >> I'm recording. >> So am I. Get away. This is not your issue anymore. >> That's my kid. >> You're going in handcuffs now. >> I'm going in. >> Now you're being detained for obstructing. >> You might be going to jail. >> For what? >> Obstructing. >> What did I do? >> No. >> Yeah. Please record. >> This is not your fault, sweetheart. This is not your fault. >> What did I do? Bro, >> I'm conducting a CPS investigation and you climbed out the window of your apartment, came ahead to get your daughter's business. She was fine and feeling safe until you came out here. Now she's upset. go to jail. Do you want me to go to jail? >> That's abusive. >> How is that? >> She's not deciding. You're putting it on your 9-year-old. You are a horrible parent right now. >> I'm a horrible parent. >> And I'm saying that as a parent. >> [ __ ] is recording. >> It is recording. >> I hope so. >> If this goes to court, I just told her she's a horrible parent for asking her 9-year-old if she wants to go to jail, implying it's her 9-year-old fault. >> Putting me in handcuffs, bro. >> That's okay. I don't need that. >> Putting me in. >> Come on. Did you step outside? >> Yeah. Why? >> Will you please take my phone? >> Why is she being arrested? >> Step back. >> She's currently detained. >> I'm talking. >> Can I ask why she's being arrested? >> She was detained and I heard the word obstruction, so that's why she's currently detained. >> I need you to go back inside. >> Will you stop and talk to me for a minute? >> I will. I just need the the child. >> No. No. Go back inside the apartment. >> Go back inside the apartment >> with the child and the dog, right? >> Let's listen. At the rate that things are getting worse, let's maybe just go back inside. You can talk. >> Let's be responsible for the child and the dog. No, let's How about you and me go and talk back over there as soon as you can. Okay. Good night. >> No, do not. >> I didn't do anything wrong, sir. >> Please. Can I please? >> Do you have any weapons on you? >> No. >> Let you know you're being audio and video recorded. Take a seat right here. >> Yeah. Okay. What did I do wrong? >> Okay. We're conducting a CPS investigation right now. You jumped out. >> Listen. After grabbing my partner's flashlight, order you grabbed. >> No, I didn't. >> Yes, you did. Look at the recording. >> I will ask for it. I have a lawyer right now. >> That's perfect. You're supposed to call him instead of your mom. >> And I will. >> Yeah. You're supposed to The next trial date is September. I will. >> Okay. >> I will. >> Hang tight in here. >> While many children grow up in warm family environments, this girl is often surrounded by ongoing adult disagreements so frequent that even the neighbors feel worn down. >> I asked my kid to call She's not in the room. Neither am I. I'm not trying to be hostile. Neither is he. >> And there's multiple. >> So, when we came up here before we even started talking to you, >> Yes. >> knock on your door. >> I'm sorry. >> Hold on. Hold on. Hold on. Let me explain to you where we're coming from. Okay. Your daughter said that you and your husband or boyfriend, whoever that is, was fighting. >> No. >> Okay. >> No. >> I'm going to do my absolute best to keep this out of your eyes. >> Yeah. >> Is this dried >> dried fresh blood? >> Yes. Look at my my scar. Look. Can I show you? Can you please just like let me point to it? Okay. The scarring on my eyebrow right here is from 3 years ago. There's >> left eyebrow. >> Yes, there is a scar. It's dry blood. >> That's >> I popped a pimple. No, it's not. No, >> it's a You popped a pimple up there. >> Yes, it's dry blood. I promise you. >> I I I can see that it appears to be dry blood, but it's not near your eyebrow. >> Well, it's it's not that. There's been nothing. I have a scar above my left eyebrow. >> I Yeah, please. >> So, who is he to you? >> He's my boyfriend and he's been >> Is he the father of your child there? No, he's been supporting us. Her dad hasn't been here. >> And what is his name? >> And your name, ma'am? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> Is it short for something? >> No, that's my my whole name. >> Yeah. >> Interesting. I've not heard that before. Pretty unique. >> Please, please, please. No. We We've been solid. We've been chilling. >> We've been okay. >> I don't believe that though. I mean, we received it. We received a >> Okay, there has been four police reports in the last 4 days for a noise complaint for music. >> I believe that's what we are experiencing right now. Um, somebody else, one of your neighbors called >> I bet they did. They called on us before for music. There was no fighting there. There was glass that was broken recently because a dog No. >> Okay. What? I'm talking about today. >> Re? Oh, today nothing. >> There was no like excessive noise pushing, shoving. No, no, there was none of that. >> Okay. Why would your daughter Why would your nine-year-old daughter say that you were fighting as soon as we came up here unprompted? >> She has been talking to my nana on the phone. She also called her dad. >> Okay. So, you're putting everything on her. Every This is completely >> asking that she >> So, why would why would the uninvolved neighbor call about this? >> I don't know my neighbors. I've never met any one of them. I've never >> Is that something that you do to your neighbors? >> No, I've never met them. I don't know my neighbors. >> Okay. Safe to say that if something were to be happening when your neighbors, you call, right? That's exactly what your neighbors did. >> Okay. I don't know my neighbors. >> They don't know you either. If you don't know them, they don't know you. >> No. If I didn't know them, I would not call. >> You just told me that you would. >> No, I'm saying if I knew them, I would. >> Yes. >> Some nearby residents said they had endured ongoing noise for a long time and that the mother's partner often left and later returned. >> Were all the ones standing up there? >> Were you guys the ones standing up there? Yeah. Yeah. >> Can I Do you guys know anything about what's going on down there? Do you see them fighting? Hear them fighting? Do you guys know anything about >> the second time they call on each other? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Do you guys Do they Does it sound like they fight often? Obviously, you guys heard it. They didn't really have much of a desire to talk to us. So, we're trying to fuzz out. >> If you go to the bathroom, they throw stuff out there all the time. Like, they always trashing and always high and always arguing and all that. >> And the guy is always taken away and then he comes back. >> Yeah. >> Okay. I think that has maybe something to do with why we were out here this time. It was him maybe being kicked out or something. So is that he's kind of in and out a lot. Not like for the but like like kicked out a lot. Last time he was actually trying to move out and she was saying that he can't move out and they call cops and >> Okay. >> Yeah. So >> Okay. >> Yeah. We just wondered what was all the commotion about. >> Yeah. I mean >> we were just watching a movie. I'm like what the hell is going on? >> Yeah. As soon as we got here they >> were they fighting or >> I don't know what they were doing with each other. We can't really get to the bottom of that. Neither one of them liked us though. >> They did not. >> What about the >> talked to us? Her and the dog are hanging out with us right now. I don't know what the plan is without moving forward. >> Um, she was just out here crying when we got here. So, I don't know. She probably like 13 or something. So, I don't know. We're going to >> always dramatic. There's always drama. >> There's always something happening in that house. I don't know what's going on with that. >> Okay. Which one are you guys? >> Up there. >> Two. >> Uh, three. >> Three. >> Up there. Yeah. >> Oh, so even from three, you guys know >> we can. And it's all the way down here. >> Have you been hearing like >> I was actually cuz this house is empty. So we thought people were moving in because of the banging of the doors and all. So we were like what's going >> Okay. All right. >> Well, how you guys are dealing with that? >> We just had to find out what's going on. >> Oh, yeah. Yeah. No, that's it. Yeah. They whatever they were doing down here, I don't know, banging around being wild. And then however that was going, we showed up and then regardless of where they were at before, they kind of teamed up against us. not against but like they were together very argumentative with us. >> Are they are they the ones who called you guys or >> I don't know who called. >> Maybe an actually I think the daughter maybe called. I honestly don't know. I don't know who I think it was maybe the daughter but I'm not sure. >> Um >> Wow. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. It's always something in that house. I don't know. You guys just need to keep a close eye on that. >> Yeah. No, >> we also don't like attention. >> No. Yeah. Peaceful people. >> Yeah. No, you don't want wild stuff down there. You don't want cops running around in your neighborhood. useful. >> And I just said it's just been like a month like or or even less. >> The last time they called >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Oh, yeah. Okay. Well, we'll see how tonight goes and then hopefully it buys you guys at least a little bit of peace and quiet. We'll see. [laughter] >> All right. >> All right. [clears throat] >> Feel bad for the kids. >> Oh, yeah. Us too. I appreciate it. >> Once she had calmed down, the girl also helped clarify what had happened. >> So, what happened tonight between her and him? I think this morning it was like normal but then like in the afternoon or like I can't remember they started drinking and then they were fighting over dumb things like she was trying to protect him off a friend that was and then it turned into like yelling and then it turned into and fighting and then that's when the house got destroyed >> who so I think I was falling >> it was um try >> like who was the first person to somebody >> my mom >> and who did she downstairs. The one that you said go inside. >> Okay. Where that? >> Probably in the face a couple times. >> Okay. Where did this happen? >> In the house. >> Yeah, but was that like in the bathroom? In the >> It was in the living room. >> In the living room. >> Halfway to the kitchen. Yeah. >> Okay. >> Those innocent words reflected a child's deep disappointment with her mother. She may not have expected that her own daughter would unintentionally intensify the situation. In a moment of panic while being escorted, she shifted responsibility onto the authorities. to your right. In addition to that, it's um domestic violence in front of a child and obstructed booked in jail for three >> in home cameras. So, I'm good. >> Would you like to provide me with that now so that I can actually >> No, I would like to provide it to court. >> Okay, that is completely your right. And then I'm gonna find a safe place for your daughter to stay for this evening, we'll let you know where that is when we figure it out. [snorts] Never silent. Anything you say can be used against you in a court of law, you have the right at this time to talk to a lawyer and have him or her present with you while you are being questioned. If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, [snorts] one of your clients to represent you before question, you can decide at any time is right and not I'm going contact my uncle. He is a police officer here, too. >> Okay. >> Okay. This is quality. >> Yeah. Okay. >> Transport formula. >> Yep. >> I don't do anything, sir. >> Okay. >> I didn't do anything. >> I have cameras at my house and I will be using them. >> Yeah. >> I'm willing to accept any information you have now. >> Yeah. >> Evidence is amazing. No, I will show the judge. >> No, not you. The judge. >> Well, I'll show it to my defense attorney first cuz you get to see them before you see the judge. >> I know. >> I will show my own. >> Okay, let's walk right over here. I feel like we've stopped making fun of it. Do you have anything on you that you shouldn't have? Do you have anything on you at all? Actually, >> um my phone. >> Where's that? >> I think I think it's hood pocket. >> Phone is on the hood. >> Okay, >> we establish that. Okay. Anything else? We're just wearing sweats here, right? >> Where's my tape going? >> I don't know yet. >> He will figure that out and let you know. I want my kid to go to their lazy. >> I'm trying to find it. No. Hell no. >> Here. We're going to get right now. >> Well, he's wrong and I'm going to jail. >> Everything in the back of the car is out of video recorded. Okay. What do you mean he's wrong? What does that mean? >> Okay. >> Um, >> he's not even her dad. >> Uh, okay. I >> Sorry, I just got to reach. I need to grab this. Uh, everything in the back of the car is auto recorded. Okay. >> Please let me out. Please stop. I didn't do anything, bro. I'm serious. I really didn't. Let me out. Please. Please. Please. They're taking a bro. Please. I didn't do anything, dude. Please. >> Okay. >> I didn't do anything. Hey, what's what's your first name? Mock. M A U D E. >> M A U D E. I didn't do anything, bro. He He's not on the lease. He does not. No, it's just me. >> Okay. >> No. >> What's your He lives there. >> No, he doesn't. >> I am confused. So far as I know, he lives there. It's me and my dad. He's established. >> No, they're taking a They're taking >> They're taking Yeah, you're drunk. I'm not here. the first 15 times we asked. >> I don't care. >> They're They're taking Bro, they're taking >> It's all on body camera still. >> What is his bathroom? He definitely >> They're taking He's going to shut the door on me, bro. They took her. >> It's okay, Mom. They're not >> No, it's not. No. No. No. They took her, bro. Why? Why? Please. >> What did I do? >> Did I hit you? >> No. Right. No. No. No, I didn't. No. I'm Please. I'm not guilty, bro. Keep recording. I'm not guilty, bro. I'm not guilty. My uncle will get you guys. I swear. >> Your uncle. >> It don't matter. I'm not telling you. But he is a higher end upon all of you. >> Okay. >> I didn't do crap. >> Like said one female from Squaly Miles. Yeah, no squally. But Yep, that's where we're going. But I'll talk to my uncle. >> Yeah. >> The positive outcome was that the 9-year-old found temporary safety while the mother was taken into custody and the biological father was unable to provide care. >> This the type of charger your phone uses. >> Uh, let me see. >> Or is it the other one? >> I will I don't. >> Hi, baby. How are you? >> Good. Okay. >> Yeah, I'm in a police car. >> You're what? >> I'm in a police car now. But not in a bad way. >> Yes. I'm in a police car. >> You're in a police car. >> Okay. What's happening? >> Uh don't think I should. >> I have talked with the police department there. I have talked. >> There you go. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Yep. You can plug it in. I think the phone police were call I think the neighbors. >> No, here's what I know. I was on the phone the whole time >> and they don't have the right you don't have to answer anything that they ask because your dog's not with you and they can't ask you questions about your mom or dad. >> Okay. >> That person you're talking to I've already interacted with and the information she's giving you is not correct. The information she just told you is that I cannot ask you questions about a crime you committed. So, you can talk to whoever you would like to, but the information she just gave you is false. And if she had her way, I would have put you back inside that apartment with those two people. >> I'm sorry. Are you talking to me or are you talking to the minor child? >> I'm talking to both of you cuz you can hear me. >> Oh, I didn't give you any false information. >> You just gave Athena false information. >> I'll fill in the badge number. Okay. So, that's good. You want to mock people, you want to tell people they didn't take their kids. She didn't even do any [ __ ] investigation before you already [ __ ] made them. So, there's that. Also, you know what I'm saying? You're You're not doing your job, sir. My brother-in-law works there. >> Okay. >> That's good for you. >> I'm very secure in my knowledge and my ability to do this job. >> Listen to me. I'm not going to try to over talk you because you want to talk over me. I'll let you finish and then I'm going to take my piece. >> Okay. You go ahead and finish, sir. Did she ask me a question or something? Uh, >> I said go ahead and finish talking and then I will speak cuz I'm not going to find you for air time. >> Where are you? >> Okay. So, are you sitting in a police car or are you driving in a police car? >> How am I driving? >> I mean, are you being written? You know what I'm saying? Are you Are you in route? Is it moving? Okay. And where are you going? >> To a police station, right? To a police station. >> Yep. >> Yeah. >> Where are you going? >> Play station. >> Okay. >> And for why? >> For me to stay safe and so I don't worry about anything. I think >> they're going to put in a different >> There actually is a safeo again. So her father can't take her. By the way, >> Chelsea is picking me up. No, >> Chelsea's picking. >> Come in. >> Okay, good. >> Only after the situation moved beyond her control did the mother begin to worry about the consequences and speak about her personal struggles. >> If I give you permission to give you her well him custody, yes, legally in the state of Washington, that's where she should go. I didn't do anything wrong to be locked up. You guys took me out of my house against my will. There was no hostility when you guys showed up for for no reason, bro. I'm telling my uncle. I have house cameras and and outside cameras from my window, my bedroom window. So, I'm I'm chilling. Why is my kid being in protective custody for what? You can't speak upon it. Cuz you guys are guilty. What did I do so wrong? I've had custody of her her whole life. My arms hurt. I've never been in handcuffs. They hurt. Ow. But did I do anything wrong? Be honest. Before he comes. No, I didn't. >> Officer Jones, I'm getting you through this process. Come on. Step out for me. You got any shoes? >> No, I don't. >> From my own home. You ever been here before? >> The mother may face charges of domestic violence and child abuse. Under Washington law, she could face up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Even when conflicts occur between adults, children are never the cause. Repeated exposure to tension can leave lasting emotional effects that do not easily fade over time. On a dark, empty road, a disabled vehicle leaves a child's future uncertain. If you were there, what would you do? a guy to get up on the the thing and get the baby out. >> On July 25th, 2024, authorities received a call about a traffic incident involving a mother reportedly not in safe condition to drive. They arrived to find a car tilted in the darkness with a child still in the back seat. Their priority was to work together to secure the area and comfort the child. Yeah. >> Yeah. This doesn't really stay. >> Hold on. Hold on. >> Brianna is on. >> Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Hey, can you come stand on the sidewalk, please? Thank you. >> Hey, it's buckled in. >> Sending body wor down in 15 seconds. >> It's buckled in. Try and keep him in the seat. >> Sending body wor down in 10 seconds. >> Can you cut it? >> Yeah. >> Sending body wor down in 5 seconds. >> See the strap? Body worm down. >> Cancelled. >> I don't know. >> Okay. If you got him unbuckled, just careful. >> Okay, buddy. >> You're okay. You were driving though. Are you okay? >> Yes. I'm perfectly fine. I'm perfectly sober. >> I'm not worried about that. I'm not worried about that. You're okay. >> I'll be alone with his car. I drove my dad's car. >> Listen. Listen. Take a breath. >> We were just driving to Walmart to get a sandwich [laughter] because we had no food to cook in the house. >> Take a breath. Okay. >> It is okay. It's going to be okay. He is okay. The fact that he's crying right now means that he's okay. All right. Take a breath. Take a breath. >> Okay. Take a breath. >> Okay. I got you. Come here. It's [laughter] okay. >> I called my mom and my dad. My dad knows this vehicle. >> Okay. I'm on the pole with my fiance right now. >> Okay, here's what I'm going to have you do. Just take a seat right here. Okay. Are you anywhere? I see your lip is Are you anywhere else? >> Okay, I got you. Just take a seat on the ground. Okay. [screaming] >> There we go. See, he is all right. >> Only one car left. We figure that out. >> Did you call? Did you see this happen or >> I didn't see it happen? driving along and I just caught a glance out of it. >> Yeah, it could be. >> It's four. >> Yeah, but I did make the phone call. >> Okay. >> Oh, I think you guys are good if you see as >> Did you see any of this? >> No, I She just flagged me down. I was going that way. >> Okay. I mean, yeah. >> Okay. So, you just just to clarify, you got flagged down by her >> for help with this? >> Yeah, she had a flashlight going, I guess, on the road. >> Okay. Okay. Thank you. I think you're good. If you didn't see the crash happen, did you call in? >> Without [clears throat] lengthy procedures, [music] the conversation with a mother helped responders better understand what led to the incident. >> He walked to get Tyler because he's cheating. >> Okay. Okay. Is this your car? >> My dad's car. >> That's your dad's car. >> Okay. >> Okay, that's fine. >> I don't think the the baby's not dragged. It's just your lip. Okay. Can we take a look at him real quick and just make sure what's his name? >> Adrien. >> Zadrien. How old is he? >> He's like a year and a half. >> Eight and a half. Hey, Bubba. How you doing? >> Yeah. [snorts] Yeah. Can I just take a look at your lip real quick? Just going to make sure. Can you open your mouth? Stick your tongue out. Put it back in. Open your mouth as wide as you can. Oh, my breath. >> Okay. Lift your tongue high as you can lift it. It hurts. Yeah. Okay. Is your eye normally swollen like that? >> It's not. Okay. Well, yeah. You got a little little cut, but it's not bleed anymore. Should be okay. It doesn't look like any teeth got knocked out or anything to >> Everyone's [clears throat] out. Yeah, just the two of them. >> Hey, Josephina. So, real quick. Okay. I'm going to be doing the crash. All right. So, can you kind of tell me what happened? You said you were >> Okay. Which way were you coming? This way. I was trying to make a U-turn cuz I made the wrong turn on my directions and I >> Okay. You were coming this way or you were going that way? >> I was trying to make a turn right here. >> Okay. So, you were coming this way trying to make a turn right here to go back. >> I believe so. Yeah. To the gas station cuz I had no idea where I was. >> You're trying to go back to Okay. Okay. >> I'm not familiar with this area. >> So, you're trying to make the U-turn here and then it just happened to go. Okay. Do you recall about how fast you were going? >> No, I don't at all. I don't know how fast that is going. Now, I know I wasn't because I'm in an area where I shouldn't be going over 60 or 50, so >> Okay. Okay. All right. These guys are going to ask you some questions. All right. >> Okay. So, her and the baby were in the car. We had the baby out. She just has the stuff on her lip, but there's nothing um noticeable on the baby. >> Got an injury on your eye. You got some pain on your lip. We're gonna recommend >> Well, here's the thing. You both were involved in a pretty pretty good little wreck here. We'd like to get you evaluated. You know, can we turn him around? I'd like to see if he's got any. I like He's not crying. He's not breathing bad. He knows like real good. >> Hey, how you doing? Trying to evaluate her. Hancock and John's Lake. Just come on down here. >> A single moment of poor judgment triggered a series of consequences, including [music] traffic disruption as the area had to be temporarily restricted. >> Hey, I'm officer Barker with the Claremont Police Department. >> Doing all right. How are you? Um, so I think what they're telling you is that she was involved in a car crash or at Hancock and John's Lake. There's a lot of uh the road being blocked off right now, so you won't be able to drive this way, but you could probably park nearby. >> I don't have a lot of the information. I just know that the Jeep has rolled over in the ditch. Is the baby fine? >> Yeah, the baby's in a car seat. He seems like he's fine. >> There's a lot going on. Um, do you mind if I hang up for a little bit? She's going to um talk to the medics and get medically evaluated. She can call you back in a little bit. Okay. >> All right. >> All right. Um, >> I I'll give this one back to her in a little bit. Okay. >> Okay. >> All right. Thank you. >> Hey, you're coming with him, right? >> Ready? >> They're going to pick you up at the hospital. Not here. Um, so we'll come meet you at the hospital and we'll give you a tow form that has that company on it. >> Huh? Beyond the immediate impact, the mother also had her driving privileges temporarily limited. It was clear this was not her first concerning situation, and witnesses said the matter was more serious than the scene alone suggested. >> Hello. [snorts] >> I'm I'm officially with Cl Police Department. Who am I speaking to? Where are you, Pedro? >> Okay. Are you in any relation to a Josephina Lopez? >> That is your daughter. Okay. So, is there like a cell phone I can contact you on instead of talking to you over the ring? Is this Pedro? This is family. We connect. >> Uh yes, this is officer Lee will come on police department. Okay. >> Okay. >> Uh so you said it was your daughter that is Josephina. >> Yeah, that is correct. >> I wasn't there but basically she was involved in an accident. Okay. She is okay. But >> how's the baby? >> The baby is at the EMS at she their baby's at South Lake. Uh the issue is is that Josephina was drinking tonight when she got in the accident. Okay. And so she will be taken to jail today is from what it looks like is going to happen. >> Sorry about the confusion. From what I understand, um, you guys didn't see the crash happen, but you helped the female get out of the car. >> We didn't help her >> or saw her in the Jeep. >> I saw her get approaching the car that she driver and I was on this side on the street side. >> No, I thought the driver's side was down when the driver's side down. So the driver's side was facing up and the driver's door >> and just to like be clear like no one else was in the car that you saw just her and the small kid. >> We didn't know that about the base. We couldn't hear anything and she started saying I have to get my baby. >> Yeah. >> I ran up to the car and I had my flashlight on my phone. >> Okay. and she got out of the car and she was just getting out and the door slammed behind her when she jumped off the floor and she said, "Don't call 911. Don't call 911." And I said, "We already did." She said, "Just help me get my baby out. My baby's in the in the >> and we didn't hear the baby for quite a while. >> The baby wasn't crying." And I said, "Is your baby okay?" You know, and I was looking trying to see, but I'm too sure. I I couldn't see in the vehicle. And we were making noise to the baby and she got >> you got to get here. You got to get they already called 911. Got >> said to him they already called 911. You got to get you got to get. So it was probably >> two minutes maybe three before the baby cried. >> Not that long. >> Not that long. I I know it was at least two time before the baby cried and then we could hear the baby cry >> and then that's when I was able to stand on my tiptoe when we saw that. >> Yeah. But the other guy the other driver I flagged him down and said we needed a guy a guy could get up on the the thing and get the baby out the baby. >> He could he was watching. >> Yeah. Well, I I climbed up on top and someone smarter than me said, "Let's just open the back door." >> We could hear baby crying and I honestly thought the baby might have been under. >> I could hear the baby, but I couldn't see the baby. >> One of the officers. >> Yeah. Sorry to keep y'all up late. Um, not often we get a former traffic homicide investigator as a crash witnesses. Thank you for that. [laughter] >> All right, y'all. Have a good one. All right. Oh yeah, it's um she missed the gas line just barely too. So yeah, that was that was rough. >> Yeah, thank you. >> The mother was charged with DUI, child, [music] and child abuse. Under Washington law, she could face a maximum sentence of up to 16 years in prison. This case serves as a reminder for the community to strengthen prevention efforts, educate parents about their responsibilities on the road, and [music] recognize the lasting impact unsafe behavior can have on children. Meet the mother in Joliet. She proves that neglecting her children can happen again whenever the opportunity arises. >> Do me a favor. Sure. Hands back. Yep. >> On July 15th, [music] 2022, in a residential area near a bar, a resident heard a child crying for over an hour from a parked car. Upon checking, she discovered two children left unattended without any adult supervision. She immediately called 911 and Joliet City Police got involved. >> Hello. >> Okay. You call her? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Hey guys, >> my husband seen I'm in here. So, we came I came to check on the window. Door wasn't locked. We opened the door. >> Okay. >> But the windows are all shut. >> Have you seen this vehicle before? >> No. That's why I came to knock on my neighbor's house to see like it was the up here. >> No, that she doesn't know the park. So, I'm guessing it's across the street here. I don't think it's the neighbor's way. >> Okay. What's up, guys? >> Oh, right across the street. >> Okay. A neighbor apparently saw the mother entering the bar. >> Did you uh hi? Did you see her go into the bar? >> Oh, she came to my door. Came inside to see my daughter and I shut the door because I know how she could be and that was her car and I usually shut my door afterwards. Okay. >> And she went across the bar and that's where she is. >> Do you know about what time? >> Oh, about a good half hour home. >> Okay. >> Oh, really? Okay. >> What's I didn't know she had the kids. >> Do you know her name? >> Do you know her name? >> I don't want to be involved. >> No, I got you. Yeah. No, we appe. She's not here. I was embarrassed. I couldn't take my nephews. >> These are your nephews, though. Your nephews, you said >> those are my nephews. But I couldn't take them. >> No, I understand. No, we No, I got you. >> I have surgeries coming up. >> She's in the bar across the street. >> What does she look like? >> What's she wearing today? 23 >> 22 43 >> central 2243 >> being advised that uh the female driver owner of this vehicle is a kid break. >> She's supposedly over at the bar at the crow's nest over here. If you could send a supervisor, please. Charles one from central. >> Oh yeah. >> Charles one. >> The mother appeared shortly after repeatedly justifying herself. I was afraid my husband would be with another woman. Then I was only gone for 20 minutes. >> Hello. >> Requesting supervisor 1403 North Street. >> Is this your vehicle? >> My husband. >> Your husband's? >> Yes. >> Okay. These your your boys? >> They are. >> Okay. So, what are they doing in the car over here? >> Uh I'm visiting my sister. >> You're visiting your sister? >> Yes. grab them or >> uh they they're fine right now. Okay. I want to talk to you a minute. >> Yeah, not a problem. And he's in the bar. I just don't want to issue. >> Ah, yeah. You're okay. >> Hey. Uh, it's all right. >> You can stay. He's good. You okay, buddy? >> You need some water? >> Kelly reference complaint Hispanic. >> I'll talk to you. Okay. Come over here. come over here. I'm talking. So, what time did you come over here that you were visiting your sister at? >> About 20 minutes ago. >> 20 minutes ago. And you were over here at the process. >> Me and my husband is over there. And I >> look, I'm talking to you. Don't pay attention to her. >> No, of course not. I'm an adult. I understand that. >> Okay. >> So, sir, I have a link card. Gave her my link card. >> Okay. >> I sold her my link card. >> Okay. >> I get groceries on my link. And my husband is in the bar. >> Okay. I just went over there hope talking to other women. >> Okay. So, how long have the boys been in the car? >> Not even 10 minutes. >> Well, you've been here for 20. >> Not even 20. >> You just told me you were at the bar for 20. >> But not even 20. I gave my sister a link card. I sold my sister the link card. >> Okay. So, why would you leave? Let me ask you this. Why would you leave your boys unattended in the car? >> I wasn't trying to leave them unattended. I sold my sister a link card to help her with groceries for her family. What do you mean you didn't leave them unattended here? >> I agree with you. I left them unattended to give my sister a link card. >> Okay. How much did you have to drink today? >> I haven't had anything to drink. >> You haven't had anything to drink? >> No. Cuz it's very hard for me to deal with them by myself. And my sister should know that. >> Okay. >> Her conflicting statements left the police with no choice but to be suspicious. >> What I don't understand though is why you'd leave the boys in the car if you're going to do other things. >> I wasn't doing any other things. I was checking on my boyfriend that was in the bar to make sure he wasn't talking to other women. >> Okay. Well, that's not what I'm being told. >> Okay. You're being told what she told you that I left my kids in the car. My sister >> Okay. I'm not worried about her. Okay. She called because I'm not going to tell you what I was told. I was told. >> Fine. You don't have to. You don't have to. >> Okay. So, how much did you have to drink for? >> I have nothing. >> Okay. Well, what are you on then? >> Not on anything, sir. >> Not on anything. I was in a very severe car accident. >> And when was that? >> About 6 months ago here. Here. >> Okay. >> I was hit by a car. >> I'm asking you. >> No, I'm not on anything. I don't have any drinks in my car. >> Listen. Okay. I'm just having a conversation with you. >> Fine. And I'm being I'm being cooperative. >> Okay. Cuz your behavior is telling me that >> my behavior is telling you like answer every question. >> All right. Hang on with my partner one second. Okay. He's going to talk to you here. >> Smelling alcohol on her. The police immediately suggested temporarily placing the children with a mother's sister to keep them safe. >> I asked you wipes her in my sister's house. >> So what you want to go in your sister's house? >> My and change your son's father. I'm going to be quiet. I know how to do it. Sir, my son my son's father. We've been having problems. >> I came over here. I sold my link card. I My statement has not I just want to change. >> Here's my only I get it. >> Okay. I get it. I understand why you want to change your son. What I don't understand is why you left two two kids in a car unattended. That's my biggest though. I didn't though. I baby bag. The baby wipes are in her house. >> And where did you come out of when we got here? >> Across the street. Sergeant. >> So you were in the bar and your kids were working on my baby daddy that doesn't pay me child support. >> Here's the thing. >> Hey, I'm going to be honest with you. >> Yeah, >> that's fine. Honesty goes a long way. >> This is not cool. You want to go change your son? Go change your son. Come right back out here. >> Okay. >> Okay. So, >> hi. So, do you want to go change him? >> I will. So, are we going to have a >> I haven't made up my mind what we're going to do here yet. I'm still working on that. It could be as simple as a compliance ticket. Either way, DCF Either way, DCFS has to be notified. >> That's fine. That's fine. >> I could smell alcohol coming off your breath. I'm I'm not comfortable with you driving. >> I'm right here. >> Right here. >> Okay. >> Yeah. This is my sister's house. >> Go ahead and go change her socket. You want to take the other one with you, too? So, he's not one at a time. >> Okay. >> While proceeding to arrest the mother >> natural, though. >> Here, ma'am. Come over here so I can talk to you. >> Yeah, no problem. >> All right. So, where where's your This is your boyfriend or your child's father? >> My fianceé. He's across the street. >> Okay. All right. Go ahead. Put your hands behind your back for me. >> We'll hold on to your phone for you. >> All right. You're being placed under arrest. Your life of a child. >> So, where are my kids supposed to go? Can my sister take my kids? >> We're We're going to discuss that. >> Can I talk to her? >> Come on. >> Play too. >> Cost you like a child. >> Yeah. like a 23 on two. >> Even so, since it was only a minor offense, the police did not take more serious measures. >> All right, are you going to let me answer your questions? >> Yes, I'm not trying to be rude. >> So, well, let me finish. I'll listen to you. Okay, let me say my piece. >> This is a little lot for me. So, let me speak a lot to endure >> as a person. You guys got me for child engagement. >> Listen, I'm going to I'm going to answer your question. So, stop talking over me, please. >> I will stop talking. >> Okay. Thank you. Here's what's going to happen. Okay. Are your keys in the in your purse? >> Correct. >> Okay. So, if you're okay with it, the children are going to be released to your sister here. That's your sister, correct? Okay. And then from there, they'll be released to Is that your child's father that's getting off work? >> Yes. He doesn't get off till 2:30. >> Okay. They'll be released to him after that. Okay. Per your sister. Hear me out on this. Okay. This is a misdemeanor offense. >> Okay. California. >> All right. As long as you remain cooperative, >> I will. >> Okay. Let me explain my piece. Okay. >> Sir, I didn't do anything wrong. I just gave my sister. >> Okay. Well, we >> because she closed the door on me because I didn't give her the >> All right. You can sit tight then. >> It seemed over when the mother was released and the children returned. But 2 weeks later, a new call came in. The same woman, the same story. And the children were once again left in the car. Would the police show leniency this time? >> Sergeant room. So, we got one because for child, we still have two kids here. They do have car seats. No, they're in the back of her car. She's been arrested for this before. >> All right. So, again, I'll let you. >> This This is up to you. >> The more you be honest with us. >> I understand that. I I am going to be honest. >> Had two people inside of there said they served you. Even the bartender said, >> "Nobody served me, sir. I asked for a jump. The guy was trying to hit on me. He offered me a drink. I declined. Okay. My fiance comes here a lot. Okay. I I declined that. >> They wouldn't have said they served you if someone bought you a drink. Serving means you paid for it. >> He offered it. I was coming in here for a jump. My fiance is well aware of where I'm at right now. You guys could just call him. My vehicle does not start. I already have an open investigation. I don't want problems. I'm not a bad person. >> Are you going 95 for now and bring back my car? >> Yeah. Do me a favor. >> Sure. >> Let's try to find it back. I'll take this off. >> Not a problem. >> And then once we we can have you step over it. >> Well, can I at least call my fiance? My phone died out. >> Well, right now you're just being okay. You're not. >> That's fine. But my fiance is at work. I don't have nobody to come get my kids. >> Did you say you're waiting on your cousin? >> No, that's my sister. My sister's in the process of moving. Sir, please. My fiance's at work. Can I please call him? My phone died out. >> I don't want to double lock him. Okay, >> please. He's at work. >> Hold on, >> sir. I I'm going to be >> We're trying We're still investigating. We're trying to We're trying to have you help yourself. Do you have anything on you? >> I do not. I don't have I don't have drugs. I don't have anything. My truck doesn't start. My fiance gets off of work 30 minutes. He was going to meet me here. >> Okay. Where does your fiance work at? >> He works. He works. >> Where does your fiance work? >> He's working at a warehouse. Mr. Can you please sir, please? I don't got nobody to pick up my kids. Going to be this necessary. >> Just loud to the police because >> I apologize, sir. I apologize. >> Kim, when he left to go back in the bar, I said, "I'll give you a chance to be honest. You work there." And you said, "Yeah." >> And I said, you already confirmed he doesn't. >> I apologize, Mr. Robinson. I apologize. I got two kids. >> What? As we know, what's >> I have nobody to pick up. No. Yeah, I have an iPhone. This time perhaps all chances were gone. The police directly called the child's father. A move showing the matter had crossed the line. >> This is Officer Robinson with the Juliet Police Department. Do you know? Okay. She was with your what? Your spouse. Okay. So, did did she call you at all today? >> Okay. 24. >> You said she sent you what? >> She sent a text earlier. >> She sent you a text earlier. So, the the reason why I'm calling is because she's saying that she called you and said that that she needed, you know, a jump because her car it won't start. Did you speak to her regarding that? >> Uh, earlier, but I'm I'm at work right now. >> Well, what time what time do you get off? >> Normally, I get off at 12:00. >> All right. Because the the issue is right now is that we got a call that there was two kids left in a car by a bar over here on Hickory Street, 1100 block of Hickory Street. And when when we got here, we seen two kids in the car and she was coming out of the bar. >> Okay. All right, sir. All right. That >> those are my kids. >> Yeah. Well, she's going to be getting arrested. Do you have somebody who can come pick the kids up? >> I'm working on >> Okay. Well, actually, what what you can do, you know, I'm going to give you a call back. You can probably come down to the police station and uh pick them up, you know, give give us your name and stuff like that cuz uh she's going to be getting arrested today and then we'll see. But if you come out to the police station and pick them up, that would be great. I'm with you. >> All right. >> Yep. And uh Yeah. So if you have any question, I will call you back in those days. >> All right. Thanks, sir. >> Yep. >> Only then did the mother remember her children. >> So I talked to him. >> Okay. >> He didn't know nothing about the car breaking down or or jumping. Okay. >> Okay. >> Right now you can be in custody or child injured. Okay. >> All right. I'm going to shoot the back of my squad. Okay. >> So what about make that >> uh you know I'm going to call our sergeant. We going to deal with that. Okay. >> Just can't come and get them. >> He is. He is. But we'll probably have to take him down. >> Yeah. We'll probably take him to limited custody and then have to come up with a police station. >> It's Charles War is over, right? >> Well, yeah, cuz it's uh Williams. >> So, we just can't wait here till he gets here. >> Dad's on the way. Why did I call my >> I know, but dad's on the way to pick him up. >> In the meantime, you're already under arrest for >> I'm let off. >> Only then did she realize the severity of the situation and began pleading, "Give me a chance." Sadly, she had already squandered every opportunity. >> Yeah. Yeah. >> All right, Mr. Robinson. I just My son >> I I understand. Mr. Sergeant, can you please wait for my boyfriend to come here? >> Our plan is for him to have him him come here and come. >> Please, please, because my son will not he will he will throw his head back. I know how this all looks. I'm I'm I'm take responsibility for my actions, sir. Okay, I get it. You know what I'm saying? Uh uh please don't let my my babies just let them know what they did. >> Just be clear. I'll be on the floor. >> Are you guys going to arrest me? >> You are in custody. Yeah. >> So I'm going to go down the station. >> Oh, I don't know. We have to review all that stuff. So okay, can I can I just explain something to you? Right. Right. >> I understand. Can you give me a chance? >> Can I Okay. >> So I want to listen. >> Can I explain something to you? >> Yes. So when you're in custody, all right, you try to do an investigation before you place me in custody. >> So further along talking about this case, I we have to read you the Miranda. >> So this officer, we're going to transport you down to the jail is going to do that. All right. So far as the case, we can't talk no more about it until we read you. You understand? >> So I'm going to be placed for child. >> Yes, you are in custody of child. All right. Sit back, relax, and uh wait for this sauce. Good deal. All right. Uh let me yell if you need uh you want to go window a little bit. Oh, that'll work. Let me let me know if you Yeah. >> The mother was arrested and held on charges of childment. Under Illinois law, if she reaffends, she could face 2 to 5 years in prison. However, in reality, after being detained, [music] she showed fear and pleaded. She was then released on bond and given probation for her crime. Is this punishment enough? And after her probation, will this mother learn her lesson or reaffend a third time? I'd love to hear your thoughts on this. If you think grandmothers always protect their grandchildren, follow the police to meet Audrey McLaren, who will uphend every notion of family. >> WALK LIKE A HUMAN. >> SIT OUT. >> On April 6th, 2024, Kowani police received an emergency call from a 4-year-old boy reporting that he couldn't wake his grandmother. They rushed to the scene and found one child wandering outside while another inside desperately called out to their grandmother who lay unconscious on the floor. >> My nana's sleeping. >> You said that she can't wake you can't wake her up. >> We're not waking up. >> How do you get in and out of here? >> People shouldn't wake her. >> Are you locked out? Where were you at? You've been sitting out here. >> POLICE DEPARTMENT. Police department. Is everybody okay? Hey, baby. Oh. Oh. Hey, hey, hey. Hey, Latia. Latonia, >> she's snoring. >> She is snoring. Wake up. >> Here, go. Rub her chest. Wake up. Want to go get the narc. Wake up. Wake up. Are you okay? What happened? What happened? You're on the floor. The babies are outside. >> What's your name? Are you okay? >> Yes, I'm fine. I'm fine. >> What happened? >> Nothing. I didn't call. >> Uh, he talked to his mom and they said that you were sleeping and wouldn't wake up. What's your name? >> What's your name? Audrey. >> Audrey. What? >> And you're not fine because here's the deal. >> Yes, I am. Yeah. No. >> Is you have two little kids here that are not? >> No, I'm fine. I They was sleeping. We was napping. We was sleeping. No, I'm fine. >> You've been drinking? You've been drinking? >> You've been taking anything. You're very >> No. Oh, no. >> Do you have a history of like seizure or anything like that or No, >> you were asleep. Asleep. Okay. And the two babies, you know. Where's their mom at? >> Work. She's working. >> She's on her way now. Okay. What's uh mama's name? >> We're fine. >> Okay. Well, we're not fine. Okay. >> Yes, we are. We're fine. >> The ambulance is going to have to check you out. >> No, I'm fine. >> We couldn't wake you up and the kids couldn't wake you up. Some kind of medical issue or So, have you been drinking alcohol? >> I have >> after she went to work >> earlier. That was earlier, but I'm fine. >> What's your name? Give me your name. >> I just told you my name. >> Your last name. >> Where's my We're fine. You guys going to have to leave. >> We're not leaving until you're The kids aren't safe with you right now. You were asleep on the floor. >> In a desperate attempt to drive the [music] police away, the grandmother grabbed a pair of handcuffs for herself. That's when the on the officers began. >> She's walking down. She's on the floor. Knocked out when we got up there. There was a kid outside, kid upstairs. We had to stern him rub them and she got back and she's super highly intoxicated, my guess. >> No, we're fine. >> You got a dog? >> Yes, I have a dog. >> Did y'all let him out? >> Yeah, that's my dog. >> No, no. Come on. Let me let me No, no, no. You're not running a show here. Talk to them. >> You know what? I'm not talking to nobody. I will ask. >> Do you want to go? They need to make sure YOU'RE OKAY. >> NO, I'M FINE. I TOLD YOU I'M FINE. >> WE'RE ONLY CONCERNED. >> YOU'RE NOT CONCERNED. I'm fine. I'm fine. >> You're on the hallway. There's kids outside. I'm trying to be respectful. I hope you do it. >> I am being respectful for you, too. >> Your child was outside by the other one's on top of you. Ma'am, you need to talk to these guys before you talk to us. I would love to go that route. Not a lady who's neglecting the kids by them being outside by the >> neglecting my kids. You were passed out on them and why they're outside by themselves. >> My kids. You know what? If you want to hurt me, you hurt me. >> I don't. I want you to get help. Were you having a MEDICAL ISSUE? >> NO, I'M NOT. FREAKING FINE. AND PEOPLE DOWN HERE NEEDING MONEY. I'M GOING TO CALL MY DAUGHTER. >> NO, YOU'RE UNDER ARREST. >> NO. NO. I'M GOING TO CALL MY DAUGHTER. I'M GOING TO CALL MY DAUGHTER. >> CALL MY DAUGHTER. >> WELL, LET ME CALL YOUR DAUGHTER. SHE'S ON HER WAY HERE. >> LET ME GO. >> DO you want to walk outside? >> Walk outside. >> I'll let you call her outside if you stand up nicely. If not, I will drag you out of here. I'm giving you another option. You remember that. I want you to listen to that. Stand up right now. Get your stand up. >> LET ME CALL MY DAUGHTER. MY BABY. >> DAMN. She >> magical. >> MY DAUGHTER. >> I'M glad you just bit me. That was awesome. >> I DID NOT BITE YOU. >> Saw that bite mark. >> I DID NOT BITE YOU, LIAR. Let my >> your hands behind your back. >> Ma'am, >> my daughter, please. >> You're doing too much. Got it. >> STAND UP. >> NO. NO. >> Calm down. >> In this situation, the police had to both contain the escalation and protect the children's safety. >> Ma'am, you fixed. >> We've already talked to you guys lying. >> You guys are lying. YES, YOU ARE. I DON'T LIKE YOU. >> SIT, PLEASE. Take a seat. >> You guys are lying. Really? >> We're not. >> Yes, you guys ARE IN THE CAR. >> OKAY, YOU'RE ANDREW. BUT I DON'T LIKE YOU. I DON'T LIKE THEIR MAN. >> PUT YOUR FEET in the car. Get in. >> We're playing. >> Yep. Take your feet, PLEASE. >> Daughter's supposed to be in route here. I'm going to get her to the police department. We'll check on the kids first. >> Yeah, I'll check on them. >> And then meet me at THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. >> I DON'T WANT YOU. >> MOM'S on her way home. Okay. See, he told you everything should be okay. All right. >> He's a nice guy. Okay. He's going to stay here till mom gets here. Okay. >> I appreciate you calling us. Okay. Grandma's on the floor and we wanted to check on her. So, I'm glad you called us. Okay. >> We're not the bad guys. Fire trucks over there. I I don't know. He doesn't like fire trucks. He's kind of like a different team, but we're all the same team. We're out here looking for you guys. >> The mother's cousin appeared becoming a key link for the police to contact the family. >> Are you mother? >> I'm cousin. >> Are you going to take over till mother gets here? Yeah. Have you talked to the mom then? >> No, but I can call her. >> Yeah. So I could just say that to your family. >> Grandma in there. >> Grandma got arrested. Grandma was on the floor. She was completely intoxicated. He was outside by herself. Door was locked. So she was upstairs on top of her like this. Grandma, grandma. She wouldn't get up. We get a call from the little guy saying, "Hey, my grandma might be whatever. She's on the floor, knocked out. Door's locked. We got in. Go upstairs. She's on the floor. Out." We're like, "Hey, hey, hey, hey." Nothing. The little baby, her was on top of her. We get up there, we start rubbing her, rubbing her, rubbing her. She finally gets up. We're trying to go the route. Maybe a medical emergency. Not like so intoxicated, you're not watching the kids, but we were going medical emergency. She started just being completely ridiculous. At that point, you obviously can't have this little guy all by itself. She's on top. You got to watch the children. That's the problem here. >> Taking her to jail too. >> We'll probably take her up there and if she gets anything, it might be NTA and release. Super highly intoxicated and combative. And she also bit me. So that's fun. >> Oh lord. >> I appreciate you guys showing up. >> Outside the police struggled with the grandmother to the point of losing control, shouting, "Walk like a human." >> YEAH, YOU'RE LYING. LET ME CALL MY DAUGHTER, PLEASE. >> WE'LL LET YOU CALL YOUR DAUGHTER. >> NO. WHEN WE GET TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. >> BECAUSE YOU KNOW WHAT? YOU GUYS DON'T DO ALL THIS AND YOU DON'T LET ME CALL MY DAUGHTER. IT'S ALL OVER WITH. I DIDN'T DO ANYTHING. [bell] >> NO. >> 14, could you come help me get her OUT OF THE CAR? >> GET out of the car. GET OUT OF GET OUT of the car. Get out of the car. Walk like a human. Get out. [screaming] >> Yes. This is the behavior of a grandmother, not a child. >> Act like a [ __ ] child. >> She was upstairs. Just passed out. >> Ow. I had to sterno rub her to wake her up. >> You need to wake her up and she did it. Josh, >> we were trying to see if she was having a medical issue. She's been drinking. She was just that drunk. She was passed out in the middle of the stairs. Okay. >> You will ONCE YOU CALM DOWN. >> PROVE IT TO ME. ALL RIGHT, CLEAN YOUR CAR OUT. >> YOU GUYS WANT TO talk to us? Yeah, talk to her real quick. >> Go ahead. I got this. Slow down. >> He's right here. >> I'm just hanging out out here. >> No, we're not. >> Have you been drinking >> earlier? Are you drunk? >> No. I have issues. >> Like what? >> Mental issues. >> Mental issues. Okay. When I'm standing outside there and you say you're going to be doing anything >> because she's being taken by the babies DOING ANYTHING. >> WHO'S ONE OF MY KIDS? >> Your daughter. >> She's out of town. >> Somebody named Xavier. And then a grandfather is there right now. And then a mom's coming, too. >> I don't know those person. >> I didn't say any names. I said titles. Listen to the firefighters. >> Do you have any medical issues we need to know about? Is there any reason why you were passed out besides having alcohol? >> I just want to go home. >> Well, that's not an option right at the moment. >> He's going to ME. >> NO, HE'S NOT. YES, HE IS. >> NO, I'M NOT. >> NO ONE'S going to hurt you. >> He's going to hurt me. I'm with the other police officer. >> Hey, he conveniently is right here. I'll go take you. >> Despite the [music] chaos, the police remained patient and calm, carefully completing legal procedures, including a breathalyzer test. >> What's your name? >> My name. >> Okay. Who's president? >> I don't know. >> You don't know who the president is right now? So, is there any reason why you were passed out or is there any mental medical reason why you were passed out upstairs or you had too much alcohol? >> No, I was coming downstairs. Who did that? >> Officer Kingdom said they FIND YOU. >> NO, I WAS COMING DOWNSTAIRS. I was coming downstairs. >> PBT. >> Would you be willing to blow into this so we know how what your alcohol level is? >> I'm not going to hurt nobody. Don't do that to me. I mean, you already you did bite that officer. >> I DID NOT BITE HIM. >> All right. Can you blow till it clicks? You got to blow harder. Blow like you're blowing up a balloon. Keep blowing. [bell] >> Can you please let these cuffs off? I'm not going to hurt anybody cuz that's not me. >> Okay. We didn't get a sample. That one didn't work. I'll take the cuffs off. >> Call my daughter. >> Yes. Your daughter is at the house. >> They know my issues. They know what's wrong. They know what's wrong. You got to blow harder like you're blowing. >> I just >> It didn't get a sample. Okay. You got to blow like you're blowing like a cigarette. Blow harder. Blow harder. Blow harder. Blow harder. Blow harder. >> Anyway, that's What is it? >> Zero. >> Were you blowing or were you? >> Yeah. >> Do you have any medical condition down here? >> Yes, I have medical issues. >> Don't get nasty with me. >> You're getting I'm being nice to you. >> Well, then answer my questions appropriately and not talk to my >> What medical conditions do you have? Now you going to take it out on my grandbaby. And I know your grandbaby go your kid goes with my kid preschool. >> Answer my question. Okay. You're going to answer my question. >> No, I'm not cuz you don't talk to me like that. And don't hurt me. >> I'm not going to hurt you. >> YES, YOU ARE. >> I WANT YOU TO ANSWER. YES, YOU GUYS ARE. >> SHE'S NOT ANSWERING. >> CAN WE try this again? I'd like to see what level you're at. You said you've had some drinks, but this thing's not registering anything >> because I haven't had much. >> How long? Like really blow like you're blowing up a balloon? >> I AM. >> Like you're blowing up a balloon. You're going to blow up a balloon like that. >> Okay. >> While also reassuring the grandmother. >> CAN I JUST GO? CUZ I DON'T FEEL SAFE HERE. >> NO, you don't get to go. Have a seat. Sit down. >> I don't feel safe. >> Just sit. Sit down. >> How come I can't go? Cuz I didn't do nothing wrong. I really didn't. >> Okay, let me explain it to you. You have a seat and I'll talk to you in just a minute. Okay. Can I make a phone call? >> Yes, I will let you make a phone call. I need to talk to them and I'll let you make a phone call. Okay, two minutes. >> Sit down. Okay. >> I DON'T WANT TO. I DON'T WANT TO. YOU >> BECAUSE YOU GUYS ARE GOING TO ME. >> NOBODY'S going to HURT YOU. >> YES, YOU GUYS ARE. YES, YOU ARE. BECAUSE THAT MAN, HE SUPPOSED to be a man. >> I'M GOING TO MAKE HIM I'M going to make him leave. But you got to go in there so I can make him leave. I got to buzz him out. I got to buzz him out. Can't do that with you out here. So, you got to back up in here. >> You got to back up and sit. >> Please. >> You have to listen to me. back up and sit. >> But the moment the police let her make a call, all her frustration erupted and she kept shouting, "Everyone hates me." >> Do you need to go to the hospital? >> No. >> Let's move you out of here and into the a cleaner one. Okay. And then I'll let you make a phone call. We had to make sure that you don't need to go to the hospital for anything. Okay. Have a seat then. >> My grand >> I'm going to let you make a phone call, but I got to let I saw you START THROWING UP. >> SERIOUSLY, MY GRANDBABIES. SOMETHING HAPPENS to them. >> Nothing's happened to them. They're very safe. They're with their mom. OKAY. >> THEIR MOM IS OUT OF TOWN WORKING. >> YEAH. >> I ALREADY KNOW. >> SHE SAID SHE'S ON HER WAY. SHE said she's on her way back. >> I'M NOT TRYING TO BE MEAN OR TRIPPING. PLEASE. >> I'm going to let you make a phone call. I got to let them I got to LET THEM GO. >> WHY CAN'T WHY YOU Because I have a job to do. Stop doing that job. >> Go. >> Don't do this to me, please. kiss you and if y'all do this to me it's MY >> THEY CALL THE POLICE ON ME I DON'T KNOW WHY SO I'M GOING TO GO TO JAIL TOO YOU KNOW WHY SHOULD YOU TAKE ME HOME IF YOU DON'T TAKE me home you're not going TO HAVE NO MAMA NO MORE I CANNOT FIGHT NO mother you know they did they was being mean to me they me they ME Even that I would me. THAT'S OKAY BECAUSE THAT'S OKAY CUZ YOU'RE NOT GOING TO HAVE NO MUS. You say you don't know about that one either. You don't know about that one either. All right. Okay. I love you, Leah. I love you, buddy. >> Would you like to make another phone call? >> I DON'T GET NOBODY. NOBODY DON'T LIKE ME. EVERYBODY HATES ME. YOU'RE JUST FEELING bad right NOW BECAUSE OF >> NO, EVERYBODY HATES ME. NOBODY DOES NOT LIKE ME. SO, I'll be dying in my sleep tonight. >> Do you need to go to the hospital? >> No. No. Cuz everybody hates me. >> Okay. >> I have my seizures tonight. >> Even so, they gently carried out all the remaining procedures. >> Time for fingerprints. I need your right thumb. >> Right thumb. All right. >> You'll be able to get out tomorrow. Okay. >> Okay. All four fingers. I think we made it too uh too steamy. Your hands are warm. Okay, >> just put them down. Press them down. What you're trying to do is make all these little lights green. Okay, >> you got to move your hand down a little bit. Here you go. I'm going to help you out here. Let's try one more time here. Okay, step back here. Just take your picture real quick. You see this little camera here and look at the camera. Okay. Okay. Can I get you a bottle of water or something? You want something to drink? >> Some water, please. >> Okay. There you go. >> All right. Go have your seat. Drink your water. Okay. >> In the end, the grandmother identified as Audrey McLuren was arrested on charges of ining the life and health of a child, aggravated battery, and resisting arrest. Under Illinois law, she could face up to 7 years in prison and fines of up to $5,000. >> Time to go. He's going to take you for a ride. >> This is Officer Lang. He's a young officer. He's not one of those any of the officers that you've had to talk to so far. Okay. He was eaten. Okay. And then we'll leave you alone and let you sleep tonight. Okay. >> Go to sleep. >> Come with us. Will you be nice to me? >> Yes. Be nice to me. >> I'll be nice to you. We can put your uh cuff up front. >> His car's warm. >> Come on. >> It's warmer than in here. >> Okay. So, just go out like that. Okay. >> All right. Okay. Follow him. >> Follow me. Come on now. >> I'll show you the the way to go. Okay, thank you. I'm going go get a report on file and clean up that cell. Go another >> parental irresponsibility not onlyens a child's physical health and safety but also devastates their spirit and shakes their trust in the world around them. Adults sometimes make poor choices, avoid responsibility or look for excuses. Children, however, have no such option. They do not choose their families, do not want to live amid constant tension, and should never carry the impact of lost control or unmet care. When a child stands in a hallway with a pet, anxiously waiting for support, it is no longer a private matter. It is a reminder to the whole community. Rules exist to protect the most vulnerable, but they work only when society does not turn away. If this video weighs on you, that feeling is natural. [music] It is often the first step toward positive change. >> [music] >> Hey honey. [music]