Do not resist. Do not resist. Cannot resist. Can I see my baby? Wait, can I just My be honest. >> These adults let emotions take [music] over. And when feelings rise, clear judgment often fades. >> Wait, my arm. My arm. My arm. My arm. >> Only you're white. I'm black. Don't raise up. >> You see her? Today we trace the stories of six families where each impulsive decision leads to outcomes that are difficult to reverse. From a simple request to see my child just minutes later, the entire city had to activate a community notification system. What caused a mother to face serious legal challenges? >> Did she hurry up, grab the little baby, and took off throwing in the passenger seat? >> The little baby or a six-year-old? >> A 2-year-old. On June 17th, 2023, authorities were called to a restaurant after reports that a woman suddenly arrived, asked to see young family members, and then left with a 2-year-old despite not having lawful custody. At the scene, officials gathered information from relatives and [music] contacted her, requesting that the child be returned, but she did not respond as asked. >> Hold on right now, cuz I'm coming into a whirlwind. Okay? So, let me talk to your son and I'll have him call you back. Okay? >> I want to press charges on her. >> Okay. Ma'am. Ma'am, I understand that. I need to talk to your son first. Okay, >> I'm going to start from square. >> Yeah, that's where that's exactly what I need. >> Nice to meet you. I'm Maris. So, me and my other sister, my uncle, we just came here to let my sister see the kids real quick. She has a vision while she sees them real quick, right? I came up here real quick. I went to the store real quick. She said, "You don't come get these kids. I'm going to leave them in the lobby by the house." So, I hurry up and came back. My uncle's on his way back from the store right now. I help me cuz that's how we had all the kids separated in the seats and everything. Then, you can walk in here with me. >> She was right here with me by her garden. >> Who was she? >> AJ Davis, my sister. >> Okay. Your sister. She was here with you then? Yeah, she was here cuz I was brought the kids to see her. So, long story short, she tried to hurry up and run to my car. Didn't let her. She bumped into her mirror. Then she came right here, ripped my tag, crumbled it all up, my tag and everything. She wanted to get out the car at all. She wouldn't let us turn the car on for AC, no nothing. Just sitting right here. Wouldn't let us turn the car on nothing. Then finally, I went inside real quick. My girlfriend's in the car. She hurry up, grabbed the little baby, and took off, threw him in the passenger seat. >> The little baby or a six-year-old? >> He's a 2-year-old. >> Cuz my note said a six-year-old. >> He's two. >> Who is the parent of the child? >> My mom, Michelle Davis. She has legal custody from the courts. >> I understand that. Here's what I'm trying to figure out the whole dynamics here. Okay. So, who is the child to you? >> He's my nephew. >> So, your sister is the aunt of the child >> that she birthed him, but the court made her sign her rights over to my mom. >> Okay. This is all stuff that I don't know, man. So, my mom, the court, AJ, she was in a relationship, so the court made her sign her rights over. Her mom has legal custody on her birth certificate. >> Hold on. Okay. I need to know who took the child. >> A my sister, the birth mom. >> Okay. The birth mother. >> Yeah. I'm sorry. The birth mother. Okay. So, the birth mother of the child came and took the car. kid who does not have custody of the kid. Is the vehicle she was in was she by herself? >> By herself. A red A5 Kia and it's registered to Alice in peace. >> Okay. Where does she live? >> She doesn't live nowhere. She just lives coast to coast with friends. >> So, we have no idea where she's going. >> The other lady that she does stay with. We have to go pick the baby up. She said, "Ka, >> how can we contact this person? >> Let me have my girlfriend walk the phone." >> Okay. >> And here are the other kids. That's why they leave. I'm waiting on my I'm waiting on resp. Guardian of the child lives out of state. >> No, she lives here. She's on the cruise. >> So, you are in charge of the kids while she is gone on vacation. >> So, does your sister work here? >> And the other person that you're calling works here also? >> Yes. >> The police isn't here right now. >> I need to know if she's got the child. >> She doesn't have them. >> Where is you know where the child is? You know where he's at? >> No. No. I don't. She would not tell me. >> She needs to otherwise she's going to be in a world of crap. She say she left to go get some drinks for the kids. She was on the right. >> Somebody needs to get in touch with her or we are going to find her and it's not going to be good >> because as of right now she's facing kidnapping charges all kinds of stuff. >> Right now the police say you're going to be talking and all that. >> Hello. Hey. Hey. Relax. Relax right now. Okay. So this is Deputy Myers with the sheriff's office. I need you to return the child right now. >> Coming up there. So where can I meet you? You can meet me right here with the child right now. >> I don't want to come back up there to pop out. >> Okay. It doesn't matter what you want right now. You're facing kidnapping charges. You need to come here right now. >> I'm facing that charge, but okay. I'll >> You've got 10 minutes. I tried to run this tag every way possible. I'm not coming up with anything. Who's she on the phone with now? >> Ke the one that was supposed to be. >> Okay. So, is >> Hey, did she get the baby or what? >> So, you don't know where she at now? She said she's driving around and coming >> from where? >> On I4. on I4. How long ago did this happen? >> It just happened. So there's no way she got on I4 that quick. She literally cut through the racetrack and made a right. So I don't know how she got the I4. >> She said that she was on I4 going to Dela to see your grand your grandmother's house, but now she's turning around. >> AJ is your niece and we don't have any address for her. >> No, she works here. >> All we know is she works here. >> She doesn't live. >> Okay. She's not even allowed at the house anymore. >> Okay. When you came here to let her see the kids, was she working? >> Just sitting right here talking to friends. >> Okay. So she was off. That's the my mom the guardian the guardian. >> Hi. >> Hi. How you doing? This is Corpal. >> I understand I sent my son. I just sent him like >> Shel. When I'm looking for something signed by a judge >> custo signed by a judge. >> Okay. You guys can't see that. You have to be on the flip court TV. >> Is it Flaggler or Valuchia County? >> I'll try to do it on my phone real quick. >> What was the interaction? >> So when I came, I sent open the McDonald's real quick. She was here. Yeah. In Popey. No, I bought the McDonald's. So they were eating McDonald's. She stay here. I said, "I'll be right back." Next thing you know, I was going down the street real quick. Just the Walmart real quick. She called me and said, "I'm going to leave the kids. So you need to get back here right now." Cuz she thought we left, but I didn't leave. She was still here. I left. >> So you left to go to Walmart? >> She stayed here. I left the Walmart. She said, "Come." So I came back and got the kids real quick. And then she came out. I was just loading them up, waiting on my other sister to come because, like I said, we were splitting the kids back up so she could follow me back to Deltona. And the next thing you know, it just it went zero to 100 real quick. She's delusional. She's just it just >> if she's delusional, you probably shouldn't have left. You know what I mean? >> But she just zero to 100 real quick. >> I get that. But I mean, if you're in charge of this 2-year-old child, that's your nephew. I'm not placing blame. Don't misconrue what I'm saying. >> So this here is like it's like a cook off on a >> right. But what you're saying mean she's allowed to have visitation with somebody accompanying her, right? So you left the child. >> Okay. She was here. >> Yeah. They wasn't left. >> She was here. >> Let's try to figure out where she is. Let's focus on the child. >> And then we can worry about who's supposed to have custody of the child later. >> In response, officials used vehicle tracking technology to locate the car, placing the child's well-being as the top priority. >> I've got the tag. He's putting it in the LPR right now. He's got it right now. We just had the one that bought the phone bought the car on the phone. So, we got our name and deal. >> We never come. I was like, "How am I supposed to be stuck with him?" And I only had four diapers. You know what I'm saying? So, was like, "Oh, he's not coming back." Okay. So, pulling out. This what I told. So, so I said, "So, you sit here and say, "Oh, not coming back to get the kids." Then they changed the lock. say the ground. He don't I did say that. So Keith said there was like but I never told her that. That's where it started and that's why he's from there. >> Again I am the common denominator. Kea is in the middle of you and your mama. Ke is in the middle of you and your brother. Kea is in the middle of you and your children. Ke is the common denominator of why you stay in trouble. Ke want you around her. Instead of her being a woman and saying that she rather see you in jail than around her. They're using you. You do more for them than you do for your children. You had some money in your pocket, you could have cash some diapers. That's what I'm saying. They your kids so with these fake friends. Sometime it's best to be by yourself. >> You don't need them the other day. >> Your kids need you more than anything. You told me to text me. Oh, you my mama. I said okay. >> But listen in the text message. >> Hold on. Hold up. I'm passing I'm passing this little little mall area. Do you want me to meet you to a McDonald's that's on this road? >> It's on street. It's going to be on the left. So then he was like, >> this one McDonald's said he's going to be on the left. He made a right on Old McDonald to be on the left or belt. Old Kings or Belter up at the parkway. She said, >> did she? >> Yeah. >> Your children look for their mom. All they ask is for their mama. >> You know what they do when they see my kids? >> You think your mama? How you think your mama feel? How do you think your brother don't feel? Your brother had stepped up to the plate like he boooo wherever she's at. She has eyes around. So that's why she is making you responsible as well when you was irresponsible because everybody makes mistakes if you don't keep making the same mistake. These are kids, AJ, that did not ask to come here. They do not deserve deserve to be treated the way they're treated. When them kids see you, they are elated to see their mother. >> The woman continued [music] to provide unclear details about her location, leading authorities to consider issuing a public child safety alert, a system designed to quickly involve the community when a young person may be in. >> Just trying to see if I hear anything that tells me where she's at. >> Where you at? Hey, Mr. Davis. I guess she hung up, but someone else is calling you now. >> Sound like she driving. >> She is. She said she was like 2 minutes away from that McDonald's. >> No, she old Kings. >> Old Kings. >> Old Kings or something like that. Yeah, I got gig on my other phone. I got >> I think she going to Miami. That's why Kea not answer the phone. She's trying to go to Miami with Tony. That's what Kea told us. When Kea pulled up, Kea said I had to lie to the police and say that AJ was on her way, but she was on that was on her way to Miami. So many words. She basically saying she don't want to get the baby up and she has charged. >> Well, listen. If she don't get the baby up, she's going to have even worse charges. She's facing some serious prison time for that. She's going to Miami. She's going to get caught quick quicker than she knows. You know those big electronic signs on the interstate that say Amber Alert? Say Amber Alert. >> Oh yeah. >> Thank you. I said, "Have you spoke to Audrey yet?" She said, "Where? >> Where kids at?" >> I don't know. Gig left. >> Gig went to go get the baby. They probably don't put an Amber Alert out. >> She's so dumb. That's her dumb ass. She keep calling me. I say, "No, you cannot come to my house." on you for a second. >> She's facing Kea's facing criminal charges for interference with child because she knew where she was and she refused to tell us. So she's now facing charges also. This is hurting you. Now you lost your job and everything. So guess what? For real. For real. >> Can you see if she can meet somebody? Anybody from the job gig? Shante you, anybody. >> You said Gig was on his way to come. >> I wouldn't even give a if she just went to a gas station and asked him calling somebody. My main concern is cash. >> And what she had to say, she didn't have nothing to really say. >> And she was like, "How he call?" And I didn't call him for break. I know. I know that. I said he didn't break. He was like, "Um, all I did was the house. That way he get there." And y'all, >> she wasn't going to the house, >> but I seen the thing that said he land. >> Yeah. You got to think 95 that way. She going to try to use Tony or she going to use Isaac cuz Isaac's in Miami right now. I think maybe. But no, you said she was going to my house. >> She not. Well, just call me if you can get cash on me, please. >> Okay. >> Like I said, Ka's facing criminal charges now. You know, from her saying earlier that she knew where the child was and refusing to give the information to law enforcement. That's interference in child custody. What's a criminal offense? How you involved in this? >> I ain't involved in it. I'm just a part-time job out there. >> Oh, is it? Okay. You know all the players. Okay. >> And is just [ __ ] They'll tell you. She's just plain out simple. We've been here probably for how long? Since what? Three. Is Kea the one that's got the brother that's the transgender? >> Yeah. >> Was out here fighting that day. [laughter] >> He was here. >> I'm the one that took him to jail. >> All over Twitter. >> Facebook everything. >> Went worldwide. >> Yeah. >> Hey, did you get cash or no? >> Not yet. I'm waiting for her to come. I'm sitting over here in front of McDonald's. >> Which McDonald's? >> What McDonald's you at? You can send me your location. >> So when you make a right, you ride that one here or the one all the way down? >> All the way down. Okay. >> She got to be at the hotel. Unless you want to house our section. Listen, I got deputies checking the hotels right now. >> Let us know if he has more communication with her, too. >> And let me know if you get more communication with them, they said. >> The effort expanded as concern for the child grew. Family members, [music] investigators, and even her colleagues worked together to ensure the child's safe return. >> Who's she texting? >> What's going on? Where's she at? >> I'm trying to um I don't know where she's at. That I'm not >> We need to get this child back. >> That's what she's trusting me right now. >> Right. What I'm doing in my car right now is I'm working on the Amber Alert paperwork cuz an Amber Alert's getting ready to be put out on this child. We need to get that child back yesterday. She has just opened up a world of bad news for herself. >> Regardless, she going to jail >> regardless if they do get the child, but she going to go to jail. >> She's going to jail. >> It's kidnapping. >> Well, let me ask you this. I don't want to go to jail. Never seen a cop. Never seen a a courthouse. If I get her to meet somewhere and leave the baby there and I come get the baby, like a bathroom at like a KFC, >> leave the baby somewhere or like >> I don't know. We're talking about a 2-year-old child. We're not leaving that child unattended any >> gives the baby. If she gives the baby to someone and they end up with me, am I going to go to jail? I'm not >> We need to get this child back. >> That's all I care about as a kid. I don't care about anything. >> We need to get this child back. Problem I have now is anybody >> going to follow me? >> Here's here's what I'm here's what I need to explain to you at this point. Anybody who knows where this child is and is refusing to give information to law enforcement about where this child is is committing a crime of interfering with child custody, which is also an arrestable offense. >> It's a human right. It's a boy. >> It's cash. whoever is involved in this. I mean, this we're talking about a 2-year-old child here. >> What Rosie is trying to say is she's trying to help get the child back right now. >> So, what she's saying, though, she can get you the child quite quickly. >> But I just don't want no competition behind helping you out in the bushes somewhere, but do not >> to get you. No, we want the child. I don't care how we get the child back at this point. If you get the child back for us, you are not going to be in trouble. We need the child. Can somebody like follow me on my car so that I need to pop out and get her? >> We have deputies that can follow at a distance and you will never even know they're there. What is her phone number? Who's her cell phone through? AT&T, Verizon, do you know? >> Probably Straight Talk or Cricket. She >> Straight Talk or Cricket? >> Yeah, she doesn't have a real phone company. >> She's still texting you. >> Yeah, she just called me. She was like, "Where are you?" I was like, "I'm at Cuz I'm the manager at Hurricane, too." I'm like, "I'm at Hurricane. I left all that mess. I'm trying to see if she's going to pop up over there." She's like, "Call me." I'm like, "I'm calling you." That's our district manager. And I was like, "Please do the right thing. the baby texting back on that one. >> Your district manager has Anita. >> No, Sean. Yeah, Sean is the big corporate head boss head. So, he's still there. >> The tension eased only after the woman and the toddler were located. >> He's still there. >> He's still there when his lights talk to him. >> Hey, how you doing? This deputy Myers again. Where exactly are you at the McDonald's? >> You know where the driveway is? The drive-thru? >> Yes, where the drive-thru is. I've got the patrol cars backing out of there right now in case she meets you there. >> Yeah. Okay, >> we got her. Your uncle has the child right now. Our deputies are out with them. Our deputies have her in custody. Yeah. Just hang tight here, though. It's a big scene over there right now. Come here. >> Come here. No, no, no. Don't resist me. Do not resist me. Do not resist me. Can I go resist? Stop. >> Can I go get my baby? >> Just relax. Just relax. Okay. >> Do not resist. >> Don't resist. Wait, wait. >> Stop resist. Do not resist me. You okay? >> Happy birthday. >> Hello. >> Yeah. >> What's up? >> Uh, did you say hello? >> Give me five. >> Can you come here? >> No. No. No. I got you. I got you. >> Oh, wait. My arm. My arm. My arm. >> Wait. No. My arm. I got No. Look. What you crushing my arm? >> All right. Go ahead. Hold on. Do not resist when we losing this. >> I'm not going to No. No. I wasn't saying I wasn't saying it was play. I was saying it was you was touching my elbow. >> Okay. >> You got no syringes, no other weapons, no knives, no guns, no nothing. >> Can I get my stuff out my car? >> Well, we we'll we'll focus on that. Okay. I just want to make sure you have nothing on me. >> I'm trying to come back. I'm getting my phone out my pocket. >> Give him some >> in a second. I need to scoot in, please. I'm being very nice with you, but I I will get with you. Move your foot in. Move your foot. on charges. >> We'll talk about that. Move your foot in. I'm going to jail. >> I'm I'm going to either shove your foot in or you're going to get >> Am I going to jail? >> You are being detained right now. >> Wait, wait, wait. Relax. We'll talk. >> I'm not I'm not Can you roll in one? >> I don't want to ride in front of the baby. >> I'm going to get you McDonald's. Okay. >> Can I get McDonald's, too? >> Have McDonald's. I'm trying to I'm trying to tell him what to do with my stuff. If you're if I'm going to jail, am I going to jail? >> I don't know yet. >> Can I talk to my uncle real quick to give him instructions? Then >> give me the instructions. >> Yeah, I want to get my wallet. >> Okay. Where's your wallet at? >> In my glove department and my cuff and my upper and my armrest. And then wait, can I ask >> where I I got? >> So, I'm not going to be able to talk to my uncle before I go? >> Not right now. >> Am I going to jail? >> I don't know yet. >> But I need to my baby, bro. >> We'll cross that bridge when we get there. I'll be full honest with you and tell you what's going on once I know it. >> In the car, she said she never intended negative impact. However, removing a child without legal permission, even for a short time, can still be treated as a serious violation. >> So, what's going to happen? >> I don't know. And this is what I was trying to tell you beforehand, >> but I did not up him. This is the end of what I was. >> But the thing is, while y'all was fussing, you should have left him. And while all this time I was sitting there, you should have bring him. You listen to somebody else. She was telling me to bring him to her. >> People who don't give four doodle squats about you. And this is what I was trying to tell you. Your mom has custody. >> Yeah, but they were still coming to me. >> Regardless, this is what I told you. I wasn't taking >> You have no right to >> They was at my job. >> Regardless, this is what I'm trying to say. Off the property. This is what I was telling you. >> But he was coming with me over. >> But how they coming with you? You and him. They're not in the car together. >> I was coming and then what? What? He said, "Oh, me and her knuckle up when me and me on Chante was on the phone. >> You shouldn't listen to her from the start." That's what Trante and I was telling you. She don't care about you. She rather see you in here because she wants your position over there at Papa. That's why I said sometimes it's best to be by yourself instead of having fake friends who don't care about you. And we just got finished talking about this after grandma. See, that's why I said for every action there's a reaction. >> I know. But but look, when he was just on the phone, what she said? Oh, the police said, "Bring him to me. Bring her to him." Regardless, but I've been here waiting. Thank you very much. >> Me? >> Yes. >> They told me bring the Popeyes and then I was spoken to them and then they said bring the Popeyes >> and you never did. >> I was on the highway. I got back in Palm Coast and then I sent him here. >> But when I told you to come to me ASAP before all this transpired. >> You told the police you said you would be there in 5 minutes. >> No, I ain't say 5 minutes. I said I was on the highway. >> Go put him in the car so he wet. >> You said I'll be there in a couple minutes. >> Yeah, I was I was at Okay. I was at the Orman 30 minutes. I was at the Orman and Banel exit, right? So then that's when she called me and said she pulled off. She told me her rent center. I said I didn't want to come to Ren Center. She told me to come way in the back. I said I didn't want to come to Ren. So then my I called my uncle and I called my godmama. We was all on the merge phone call. >> This is not good. You got 1 2 3 4 5 6 seven cops here. >> I know it's not good. I was giving them back. >> I'm glad you gave them back. >> Oh no. One thing I want to think about it, sir. I listen. Excuse my language. Okay. Don't don't take it wrong. Excuse me. I I I have some up late. I mean, I'm not going to have my kids, bro, cuz anything. >> You didn't think you were going to hurt your kids, but the problem is is you take them in the first place to a woman. It's a problem. >> But I was keeping them overnight anyway today. >> It's still a problem. You don't have rights. >> But even if I was keeping them, they were leaving them with me. >> I don't know what was going to happen in the future. I know what happened in the present. >> And then that's when like me and her exchanged words. I pulled off. That's when she told me to meet him. And then my uncle came. And my uncle said, "Meet him." And I said, "Okay." And that's what led me here to meet my uncle cuz literally before I pulled in and I was on the phone with her, she was like bringing the public and I met came and met my uncle. Am I going to jail for what? >> Either going to be or interfering with child custody. >> Yeah. Serious. >> And mom have a bond. >> I don't know. >> But sir, I didn't my baby pressing charges >> cuz I had I can show you text messages where they was staying with me. I can show you all the proof. >> I believe you they were going to stay with you. What also I believe is you do not have the right to take him. >> Even if he was staying with me, >> right? Even if he was staying with you don't have the right to take. You're a babysitter cuz you don't have any parental rights. >> I still got stuff in my pocket. I'm taking it out. Look, this is No, it's not. Don't look. Don't put anything in your pockets or out of your pockets. Just stop. >> Like, you know, it's like it looks like Do not reach for anything in your pockets, okay? Just stand up real quick. I'm going to take everything out of your out. But it was poking in my butt. It's like that. It's like your pants off. Huh? I can't like this. I was hot, >> man. Do you got kids? >> No, >> I have kids. >> How many do you have? >> Enough. >> I got six. >> But see, but I'm getting in trouble for this. When they was even bringing me my kids, >> you do that. You were like, "School anyway." They were bringing me my kids. >> School. Okay, >> listen. If you don't do it, you're going to get a resisting charge, too. Push your knees in cuz we've asked you several times. Please push your knees in so that we can help you. >> Man, they're going to go. >> No, they're not. >> The heartache of a mother who gave birth but does not have custody is real. [music] Yet, emotion cannot override lawful decisions. Ignoring instructions push the situation beyond control, triggering a city-wide alert and the possibility of severe legal outcomes. >> Well, listen. Here's what we're going to do. I'm going to read you something real quick. Listen to me. Don't talk right now. Listen to me. Okay. I'm Deputy Myers at Flag County Sheriff's Office. With these rights in mind, do you want to talk to me? >> Yes. Okay. >> What do you got to say? >> Deputy Mars, remember when you called me, right? >> Then my ag called that's I told her I told you to tell you hold on. I was right about the arm in the banana exit. Okay. I turned around. I got up on I guess the lady left. She left. >> That was over an hour ago. >> No, listen. She left. All right. So then my god mama said, my godmama said don't meet her. I can show you the messages in the >> Okay, that's all fine and well. >> Okay, but listen. Wait. So, okay. So then >> I told you to come back to Popeye's, didn't I? >> Yeah. And then the lady called. Then after my golf, the lady called and said, "Y'all told her to get the baby." And I can see >> I told you to come back to Popeyes. Did I not? >> You did. >> Why did you not come back to Popeye's when law enforcement told you to come back to Popeye's? This could have ended a long time ago. A lot better. >> Do you have kids? >> I do. I got three. >> I have up in the past. I with my kid. I got a DCF case cuz my baby daddy didn't know when DCF got involved. He used to me in front of my kid. I kept going. Like when I had with this last baby, I didn't have no DCF. But with this new baby daddy, I didn't have no DCF. But since I was still involved with GCF, they wanted to take him. I gave my rights up to my mama. All right. Okay. Today, my brother, well, last night I can show you the text messages. I have all the proof. Okay. My brother called me and he was like, "Can you get your kids?" I was like, "What you need morning or night so we can work around my schedule." So, he said night. So, then I didn't come last night cuz he was like, "He's not going out." So, I was like, "Well, bring him to my job." He was like, "Can you meet me at Tinder Outlet?" I was like, "I can't right now." So, he came up to the job. So, then that's when the lady, I don't know, whatever she told you her name was. She was like this and that. So, she was like, "You're stuck with your kids." I was like, "No, I can't be stuck cuz I open in the morning." So, my brother left the kids at the job and I have witnesses saying he left the kids at the job. >> His girlfriend was still there. >> No, she wasn't. I kid you, sir. I kid you not. You can call the managers. >> Regardless, when my whole question is, you took the child. I told you to return to Popeye's and you refused to do that. That's what this is all about. >> Cuz I had told everybody else and then they told me to break them with the kids. Law enforcement tells you to return a child that you are unlawfully in custody of and you refuse to do that. Do you not see the problem here? That is a huge problem. Why did you not come by to Popeye? Because other people told you not to. So it didn't matter what law enforcement told you. >> I didn't say that when I when the lady told me bring her to get other. >> It doesn't matter what the lady said. >> I know. But then I spoke to my uncle and my uncle was like, he just going to get the baby. He rather me get the baby to him. >> I told you to come back to Popeyes. >> Yeah. And then I never talked to you again afterwards. >> It doesn't matter. I told you to come back to Popeye's. >> How was it kidnapping when they brought the kids to me? >> Because you snatched the kid and left and Let me finish. >> I'm sorry. >> Your parental rights have been terminated by the court. You took the kid and left and refused to return the kid when law enforcement advised you to. That's how. >> But I need to snatch him. That's what I add him. >> Can I say bye to my uncle and tell him two things to get my baby again? >> Not right now. 2 hours ago, this could have ended when I told you to go back to Popeye's and you refused to obey my order. >> I have a question. Would that have a bond? >> That's going to be up to the judge. >> So, I'm stuck right now on a no bond. >> Yes, ma'am. >> She really wants to talk to you real quick. Is that okay? That's up to you. >> I understand that, bro. You just should have Listen, when he told you you had a 10-minute period, you should have been came back. You gave us a boost chase right now. If you would have came back in 10 minutes, you probably would have never had this charge cuz you would have never been gone that long. You made them do a whole Amber Alert paperwork. That's what made it worse. You just do the in America. >> I'm thinking she actually wasn't. >> That's like me going to jump off a bridge right now. For what? What the did you get out of it? You got a million dollars out of this. >> No. >> You got out of it. >> I think she was my bad. My bad. >> I was saying I don't know. >> It was If I get a bond, would you come get me? >> I'm going to do it. I'm going to do I say it on my [ __ ] job. If I'm sure I'll let >> But no, I'm just saying Allison, I can't wait cuz I call my boss. I have to be back to work on >> I will be Alison long as I have it. I only have 10 on me. That's all I add to my name. >> But Alison, but if even if Keith don't do it, bro, I will pay you back. I know the guy told you how much you find, but you definitely need to get out and I just tell you. >> All right, you got to go. >> No, I want my car. >> Hey, Alison, they got to take her. >> Wait, Ellie, wait. Wait. She She's 2 minutes away, ma'am. >> I'm sorry. We got to go. >> She right there now. Look. >> How long am I going to be waiting? >> No, it's like 2 minutes. Like 2 minutes. >> What do you need to tell her? >> Like 2 minutes. Just 2 minutes, ma'am. Okay. >> I'm sorry. >> I'm going to do what I got to do real quick and as soon as I'm done, we're leaving. >> Okay. Why didn't you just follow what the they said to do? >> Because when he told me to come, Ka said, "Don't come. He going to jail." This and that. And it's like she set me up. >> She did. Get over her son. >> I'm not even messing with him no more. >> Get over her and fire her. If you make it out of jail, fire her and start fresh with new people. What if I get up? >> I'm going to Connecticut on Wednesday, so I don't want to. >> Okay. Are you done? >> Don't do no like this again. If you get out of this, you need to >> stay out of jail. Kei is >> this is crazy. Thank you for being understanding. >> I mean, you didn't do anything to me. >> I know. It's like, okay, I know you probably heard bits and bits. I was at the job, right? The other person they talking about, you see how the other person said they play she played the big part in it. >> No, I I really don't know much about the entire case. >> I know, but you But you remember when they were just yelling saying Kea got me up. Excuse my language. >> Okay. >> Okay. That was my ex-boyfriend's mom. So, it's like she was telling me one thing and all this and then Yeah. It's like she she played like she tricked me. You think they're going to let me shower? >> Being honest, like I'm musty right now. >> Her relatives were finally able to exhale [music] once everything was settled. >> How you doing, my friend? >> I'm good, man. >> Better better days, right? >> Yeah. >> Not good when all the kids. I'll tell you that. >> That's That's Yeah, that's the stuff that pisses me off. I hate that stuff. >> It's playing games with your time and everyone else's time with kids. >> Adults can be stupid towards each other. where they bring kids into it. >> Has playing chips. That's >> I'm doing really bad. >> Yeah, I know. Cash, too. He's a nice kid. Really nice kid. >> He's always in here all the time. That's good news. They got They got him back. That's great news. >> That's fantastic. Hey, you guys have a great night. Be be safe. All right. Have a bless night. >> The woman was charged with interfering with lawful custody. Under Florida law, this offense can carry penalties of up to 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine. Court-ordered custody and guardianship must always be honored, even by biological parents. Ignoring them can lead to serious and long-term consequences. Sometimes the line between a small misstep and major consequences is as thin as a single moment of lost control. >> No. >> Is that right? >> On July 23rd, 2022, a tense exchange unfolded between local authorities and a mother in a Walmart parking lot. It began when officials noticed her vehicle in a reserved space without a valid permit. What is usually a routine parking matter, often resolved with a simple notice, escalated because of how the mother reacted. >> Do you have a handicap placard? >> Does anyone in this vehicle have a handicap placard? >> It's a yes or no question. Does anyone in the vehicle have a handicap placard? >> No. >> I'm going to take that as a no. >> Do you have Are you the one driving? Have your driver's license. >> Dispatch my grand. >> This is your vehicle. >> Yeah. >> Your driver's license. >> Can I ask you what? >> I I don't know what you What What are you wanting? >> Because you're probably going to take me to jail. Do you have a warrant? >> Yes, ma'am. I think so. >> Okay. What's your warrant for? >> For traffic tickets. >> Okay. >> Do you know how much your bond is? >> $900. >> $900. Okay. And I guess you don't have $900. Okay. >> Does this your mom? >> That's my grandma did. >> Your grandma? >> But my kids are going to go to DCFS. I got a DCFS case already. You taking to jail? My kids are going straight to DCFS. She can't take my kids. You know, >> why can't she take your kids? >> My grandmother has cancer. >> You got a lot of issues going on here. You have a suspended driver's license. I'm going to bet you probably don't have insurance either, do you? I just got my car. This is like my first day driving and I just came over here just to get some wipes cuz I ain't had no money. >> Go ahead and stand over by your vehicle. Okay. I don't want people backing down my door. >> Excuse me, ma'am. Should I grab their car seats to put in your car? >> Put them in their car seats. >> Huh? >> Put them in their car seats in your car. >> Well, how the hell is that going to help if >> Put them in their car seats in your car? >> I put them in my car. Are you going to listen to me? >> Put them in their car seats in your car. >> I didn't even go in the store. >> The atmosphere grew strained when the mother loudly accused the other party of unfair treatment, sparking an unnecessary confrontation in front of her young children. >> No, cuz she doesn't want to ask what the they want to do. Excuse me. That's what it really is. Hold it down. >> Did I just hear you say that this is because you're black? >> Yes. >> No. >> Yes, it is. >> You want to listen? You want to listen to me, >> lady? How many more people are parking handicap? Don't touch me. >> How many more people are putting their handicap without a handicap sticker? >> I didn't even go inside the store only because you're white, not black. Don't raise your voice at me. >> You wouldn't have listened to. >> It's because you're white and I'm black. I didn't even go in the store. I'm parked in handicap because I was getting something from my grandmother white. >> Hold on. I'm sorry. I'm just a biased thing, but I'm I'm a foster career with DCFS and I can tell you like all this is not working. >> You already got a DCFS case. >> Listen to her. Listen to her. >> So, my kids in cuz that's your job. You didn't have to stop. [screaming] >> Why did you stop? >> Listen, I can answer. >> Why did you stop? >> I can answer your question if you >> because you heard what I said. Let her talk. >> Do you want to listen to me? Do you want to listen to what I have to say? >> I don't >> what I do. I will tell your grand I am not going to take her to jail. You're not taking me to jail. >> You're only not taking me to jail for the kids. That's why she ain't taking me to jail. >> That's why she not taking me to jail. That mean my kids. >> Okay. So, she's so inappropriate. And this has zero to do with being black. She's in a handicap spot. You have a handicap placard because you need a handicap >> placer. And so you did you hear her? She said something about you. So I guess maybe that's why you stop. No. >> Oh, you didn't hear that? >> I never heard a single word. Yeah. I didn't hear a single word. I stopped because as I'm driving through, I looked over and I was like, there's handicap placard on there. I backed up. I didn't even get out of my car. I just handicap. So this has zero zero to do with race. Lady, I don't care. I don't fear the lady. >> Yeah, I can put her kids in DCFS. I elected not to do that. >> Do your job. >> Hey. Hey. Hey. Take it easy. You got kids around here, right? Be an adult. >> If this was about race, she would be in handcuffs right now. It's not about race. Okay. So, she's going to get a ticket for parking in a handicap spot. >> She does need to shut up because she looks she looks ridiculous and she's This is not a race. Check everybody's up here who sp their handicap. >> Do you want to get this finished up or do you want to just stand here and yell all night? >> Listen, you do your job. >> Okay, >> I am doing my job. I'm giving you a ticket for your handicap violation. I'm not even taking you to jail. >> Just go home. >> No. You got kids right here. >> Just go home. >> I got a You talk too much. >> I understand all that. >> No, you don't. You've already got a DCFS case. Here's a DCFS worker. >> She don't know what to do with my kids if they take me to jail. She said, "Do your job." >> Listen, I don't know you, baby. But listen, the last thing we want is your kids. It could be worse. >> Like I said, run everybody car up here that say that's part of your handicap. >> Let her do her job. Soon she finish with you. >> That's her job is to run everybody handicap. >> Then run everybody. Park the handicap. Is that what you going to do when you leave me? >> Cuz that that better be what the you going to do? You going to run everybody ticket. Take your ticket and leave. >> Are you going to run everybody? Just go home. Just go home. >> Take the kids home. >> Take your chance to walk away right now. I'm >> talking to you. Would you please listen? >> For the love of God, would you please just go home? >> Officials were trying to complete the paperwork process, but the lack of cooperation led them to apply firmer control steps. Nearby, the children looked on in visible distress as the scene continued. >> He's trying to give you a break here to take the ticket and get out of here before didn't even go to the store. I pulled up right here just to get some white on my drink. >> She said she got the handicap. I pulled right next to her. Come on. >> Just because you don't like how something went. >> I'm telling you, grandma, you going to have to make it here. Grandma, you can >> listen. Are you going to take this or not? Or go put it inside your vehicle. >> Listen, just please take your kids and go home. Be careful. >> Excuse me. >> Excuse me, ma'am. Don't touch my vehicle. >> I'm not touching. Get >> then. Put it under the All right. Listen. >> You are getting real close. Baby, you touching me. >> Can I have your baby, please, ma'am? >> And you might want to call someone to drive you because you've got a suspended driver's license. You have no insurance. >> You might supposed to take me to jail then. >> How I'm going to get home stupid up here cuz I ain't got no >> I'm sorry. >> No, you're not. You're disrespecting me. You're making me look really, really bad. >> It's a white people [ __ ] Y'all want to be on this? >> Like I said, they run everybody. They don't even have >> We That is part of >> I don't have one right there. That >> Well, that's what we're going to go to next. >> Okay, let us do our job. Okay. >> Okay. >> No, he's a grandfather. >> Well, and he's able to drive. >> Yeah, he can drive the car. >> And he can drive her car. >> I'm not going to let no white racist happen. Y'all doing this. >> The stuff you saying is not true. You're just saying >> ass piece of >> Why don't you stop? >> No. >> You know what? >> That is not right. >> It is not right. What you doing? >> Okay, but what she did is right. Remember the >> But she's a law. >> It doesn't matter. >> It does. >> Put your hands back. >> Put your hands behind your back. You want to go to jail, you're going to jail. >> January 20 on a black. >> I don't want I don't want your kids to see you at handcuffs. Okay. This is not what happened. This is Michael [ __ ] >> No, this is you bring this on. >> I tried to catch a break. I tried to let you go. >> Ask him to go and confirm. >> Where you going? >> Oh, I'm just crushing this. >> Where's the Where's the your car keys at? >> In my uh $5. >> My keys on my computer. Not my good. >> How yall know get they car seats? >> Grandma's here. Your grandma here. >> She's not. She's not. They can't take them. My grandfather doesn't know how to watch kids. He didn't can't do nothing with my kids. So my kids have to come with me. >> Your kids can't go to jail. They [laughter] have to. They have no choice cuz then that means >> they're not going to count. >> Yes, they are. >> No, they're not. >> They're not. >> This is what they call DCF. >> That's why you're not coming. Okay. >> So what >> what are you doing? Where's the keys at? Stop. >> Just give me my kids, bro. Your kids are not going to jail. >> Stop. >> I'm not trying to do your kids are not going to jail. Her >> You keep trying to push me. >> That's the big fluffy thing. Grandmother. >> What? >> That's the big fluffy thing. >> All you had to do was just >> You're her grandma. >> Yes. >> Your grandmother. Because it's not right. It doesn't matter right now. She's not my She can't take my kids. >> She's not my Are you saying I'm not your grandmother? cuz they don't came. So, I'm telling y'all that y'all are leaving with my kids with a stranger. >> Okay. Well, your grandfather's coming then. How about that? >> Cannot leave my kids that they don't know. >> You're going to pick up a resisting charge if you don't stop. >> Y'all not y'all leave with my kids with strangers? >> No, we're not. >> But they're not going to leave your kids with strangers. >> Let's go. >> You want my driver's license? >> Come on. >> I sure can't. >> I'm sorry. I don't want to >> stop resisting. Okay. Look what you're doing to your kids right now. Okay. My kids are crying because y and they have to go this part. >> Get in the car. >> My >> sit down. Stop resisting. Stop. You don't try to bite me. Do not try to bite me. >> Do not bite. >> Do not try to bite me. >> Do not. >> Now she's going to go for a fel charge. >> Yep. >> It did not end there. Inside the vehicle, she continued to act impulsively, causing the situation to spiral further. Yeah, she cannot get >> Stop. >> You're about to get tased. Can I get out? >> You're about to get tased. >> Can I please get out? >> I'm chasing my mom. Can I please get out? >> We cannot. >> Can I please? >> Can I please get out? Go home. >> Your mother. If nothing else, please don't bring my mom in this. >> Put your hands behind your back. >> Can I please go home? >> Not now. You're not. >> Please. >> Can I please go home? Cuz my kids are gone. I gave you that opportunity. >> Ma'am, I didn't understand why you even stopped me. You didn't even >> Whether you understood it or not. >> Is this a push to start? >> Yes, ma'am. >> What do I push? >> You just got to push the exactly like your car. You got to push the brake. >> Well, I'm going to take the car. >> Can I please go home? >> You had your opportunity. >> You had the chance. I tried to give you a chance. You refused the chance. Now you're going to jail. And now you're going to be looking a felony charge. >> I can't get a felony charge. >> You were looking at a felony charge. You kicked this officer. >> I didn't mean to. Yes, you did. And you attempted to bite him. >> I didn't try to bite. I don't even got teeth in my mouth, ma'am. >> Follow my camera. So, you tried to bite me. So, >> let's get over. We're going to put a secret on you. >> I I got it along the way, too. Yeah. She twice to bite him. I mean, she took it. Where'd you get that from? >> Just a struggle. >> Struggle. >> Yeah. And then she kicked on the door. >> Yeah. She kicked him twice. And um Well, at least twice she kicked you. I saw that. So maybe more cuz our people don't like that. >> Okay. Grandma and grandma. They don't have any kind any other family that >> they said that there is no other family around here. Grandma has cancer. Grandpa, which is actually grandma's ex. I I don't know what his medical status is like, but um I talked to grandma and she said we're just going to have to call DCFS. >> The mother was charged with aggravated battery to a peace officer and resisting arrest. Under Missouri law, she could face 4 to 14 years in prison. Sometimes the greatest strength in difficult moments is not a raised voice, but calm listening and cooperation. Amid stress, exhaustion, and the pressure of raising children alone, she unintentionally pushed herself into a situation where even her sister, who wanted to help, [music] had to step aside so authorities could step in. >> But you do have somebody on your phone, right? >> Yeah. Well, I mean, I don't know. >> What about your sister? On September 26th, 2024, local officials went to a gas station after reports of a serious disagreement between two sisters. One was caring for three children. The other had driven nearly 90 minutes to visit her nieces and nephews. When she arrived, the sister found the mother not fully alert and the children in concerning conditions. >> You involved in this? >> Yes. >> All right. Come out here. >> Just us two arguing. We are. >> All right. What's going on? >> Okay. So, basically, I had came. My grandma just stay off the exit. What she did imply like I came to get my license plate on my car and then I came to see my nephew. I already told her I was coming to stay tonight. I wasn't going to drive back cuz I came from Atlanta. So I drove like an hour and 30 minutes to come. So we already talked about it. We cool, you know, it's no understanding like that. But she does have a problem when it comes to drinking, you know, like and like she would say like, you know, oh well I don't drink this much or I don't drink as much as this. But it gets her to a point to where she's knocked out. And that's what happened. Like when I walked in, when I knocked on the door, my nephew, my oldest nephew, answered the door. >> Have you ever lived with her? >> I've lived with her in the past, but it hasn't been like recent. >> How long have you lived with her? >> About 2 years ago. >> 2 years ago. Okay. >> So, yeah. So, I come here to visit, whatnot, see my nephew, and he answered the door. I go in there, she knocked out like, "No, I just wake up." Like, at that time it was like 7:00. I'm like, "It's only 7:00. Wake up." Like, they all in here running around just get up. Like, what are you knocked out for? And I'm like, "You ain't she like I'm drunk." Then she go say, "Yeah, I'm tired." Like cool, but I already know you now. I can tell. I've witnessed this for years. Like I could tell I've had to chase her down the street. I've had to pick her up. Mind you, I'm only 16, 17. So it's just like I'm already young doing this, plus taking care of her child. So all of that cool. So as the time went by, she cut me off for like a year or so cuz she's had thoughts in her head of our grandmother being in a ring and my mom's not really her mom's not really her mother and I'm not really her sister and so on and so forth. I didn't really, you know, in a way I was just like I'm just thinking about the kids at the point cuz I don't want to just take them from their mama like but I know she's mentally like it's like a back and forth thing and I know what she does to cope is to drink. Like that's her coke right there. I'm like cool. So I come in today and like wake up n whatever the case may be like bro I don't like when you drunk like that. Like and I'm just staying like under my breath. I'm not yelling like I'm not screaming or nothing like that. She wake up out of her sleep. Goes crazy. You get no blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah. Mind you, I didn't even call the police after the jump. I did not cuz I wasn't going to. Bro, just chill. Like you're yelling at me first of all. I'm not even yelling. Like mind you. And then like for me to have to act so mature and have to be my big sister. Like what the like what? I'm 22 years old. Like I don't have no kids but I've had to raise one. So I know what it's like. Like I've had to be put through that. >> So does she put hands on you or anything? >> Yeah. Okay. So yeah, she started fighting me and whatnot. So that's when it got to that point because at this point you're hitting me. My nephew's in the way trying to you trying to get you off of me and whatnot. They're all seeing this. You justing you just you're not even seeing where you literally you my nephew. I'm like boom that's it. I'm coming for leave. Every second I move, she trying to knock me out. Every second I'm not I'm not putting her hands back because I'm not trying to do that. We've done that over the years where I've had to put hands on her. Mind you, I am the younger sister. I am the younger one. I'm thinking everywhere. >> Do you have your ID with you? >> It's in my car over there. >> That's fine. Don't Don't worry about it. I'll get your I'll get your name and class. >> From there, each person shared their version of events with everyone believing they were the one treated unfairly. >> What's going on? >> Me and my sister got in a disagreement. Any like any sister, brother, mother, anything. She got the police involved. But I'm not her girlfriend. If you if you run her name, it's her and her girlfriend full of felony charges. But you come in my house and you start coming down on me and I know I've come a long way. My breath is not perfect. I'mma be honest. But I love [laughter] you. >> Everybody makes mistakes. >> It's just not fair. So as soon as we got to altercating, I did run here. So that explains how how we look like right now. I was just like, "Okay, all I know is to run because if I stay there, then I'm definitely going to catch a charge." You know what I'm saying? So that's why I'm here. And I had to use the restroom and I didn't feel comfortable in my own house. But it's just not there. We still live together. >> No, she stays in Atlanta. She came up here. I was fine. I was fine. >> Did you Does you and your sister normally not talk with each other? >> We don't we don't altercate a lot. She just came up here. She said she had to get her tag. I told her, "Okay, I need get me some wings if you want to see your nephew." Mind you, my oldest son when I was going through my number, she was basically his parent, but now I can honestly say I'm the primary caregiver for all of us. But when we was homeless back in the day, did she help? Yes, she did. So, she said she was going to come up here, see him, whatever. Shoot. Like, that's awesome. >> You have a Georgia ID? >> Yes. >> Is that the name on the ID? >> Yes. >> Or you go you have the name that No, >> cuz you're not coming back. If you got a Georgia ID, then you should come back. I should I mean what does that mean? >> That's your actual legal name. >> Yes. >> Do you know your driver's license number? >> No, sir. >> But you do have a driver's license. >> I have an ID. My driver's license isn't valid. >> Is it suspended? >> Yes. I have a breathalyzer in my car that didn't talk to lot. I could get it out. I just kept it in during the summer. I didn't trust myself. I would be honest. >> You got a picture of your question or anything like that? >> I don't even have my phone. >> All right. So, can you tell me the part where she was you? Like how did I get to that? I mean like first she was talking or whatn not and I'm like all right just get back there and she like hear my face spitting on me and all that like get back up and then she just goes off. I mean like she just started and whatn not and I'm not just trying to hit her back but I'm like bro like just get off like you knocking fire from me like >> bust on my lip like you knocking knock knocking me out but at the same time I'm not thinking about I'm thinking about these kids. These kids are all running around you. You flopping over them stepping over them knocking them over because you trying to. But here's my thing. Like I already and I'm already thinking about after this. After this, say she go home with her kids. That's cool. That's why I want her to be safe. I want her to be happy. But at the same time, I cannot sit and just be like, "Oh, them kids is straight." Or, "Oh, everything just straight." Because I know how she is when it comes to the alcohol. I know how it is. So therefore, I'm already have to take this to a whole another battery because she need help. Like it's not even no know nothing else about it. I'm not She's a great mother. So she woke up, she started talking to you first and after a while she got aggressive towards you, correct? >> Yes. >> Okay. What was the first exact thing she did? That was physical that touched you. >> Spit. >> She spit in your face. >> Yes. I'm like, bro. Like, bro. Like just chill. Just back up. >> She spit in your face. What happened after that? >> She started pushing me, you know, telling me to get out. >> Did Did you back at one point? >> Yeah, I did defend myself, but like I let her hit me a couple times before I even did anything, but it was more like a pushing. Like I pushed her on the bed and I had her on the bed. During the review, officials learned that her driving privileges had been withdrawn and the vehicle contained a sobriety tracking device, [music] indicating that previous difficulties could be resurfacing. >> You come over here, ma'am. >> Yes, sir. I chose to come here because I didn't want to physically articate with her. And that's why I'm here. She while I was running away when she was physically coming at me, she called the police. I told her, "Okay, do that." But I came here because I know how we get. We are sisters. We've done this our whole lives. So nothing physical happened. Is that what you're saying? >> Yeah. >> Okay. How much have you had a drink today? >> Um a bottle of XXL wine. A bottle. >> You finished it yourself? >> No. No. >> It's still there. >> But you did drink today, correct? >> Yes. >> All right. So nothing physical happened, right? All right. What did she come do over here? >> Well, she followed me and called the police. >> What was her business doing at your house? >> Um >> she bought me some chicken wings and she wanted to see him. >> Cuz she came to see her nephew. Correct. >> Correct. And then after that everything escalated, but nothing physical happened, right? >> Yeah. I ran away. When I tried to go to my car, she ran to my car cuz I really wanted to just sit and chill in my car and then I ran here. >> Okay. >> One of the three children, an 8-year-old boy, [music] became a key source of information after describing what he had witnessed, taking the situation far beyond an ordinary [music] family disagreement. >> You're not in trouble. Okay. I just want to talk to you. I just want to ask you some stuff. What did you see? You're not in trouble. You're good. You're not in trouble. You're good. I just wanted to see, you know, cuz they're telling a different stories, so I want to see what you see. I think I believe you more. How old are you? >> Eight. >> You're eight. What school do you go to? >> You don't know what school you go to? Did you see at the apartment? >> If you don't want to talk to me, are you good? Okay. I just That's your aunt, right? >> Your aunt. Is she outside? >> Yeah. >> Okay. That's your That's your mom? >> Yeah. Okay. So, what what all did you see? Did you see her? Did you see her or anything? >> Yeah. >> Who? >> The T. The T. Who did that? You >> Oh, your mom. Okay. Your mom. Why were they fighting? Do you know? >> What? >> So, is that all? Did you see your mom spit on her like in her face? >> But you did see her fight. You did see her in the face. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Are you scared or anything? You're scared. Don't worry. You ain't got to be scared. Okay. Everything's good. Yeah. They cussed, but they were just saying bad words. >> Yeah. >> All right. Thank you, buddy. We can come back over here. >> Do y'all talk a lot normally or is this the first time in like >> No, we've been talking. We've been talking for about We've been back in communication for I say about a year or so. >> But this this is the first time that you've come up and seen them, I'm guessing. >> No, I just came like two weekends ago. >> Okay. Okay. That's why I'm just trying to get a time frame. >> I always And like cuz I drive with Martyr. I work with Mart Mobility, so I drive for a living. So, it's nothing for me to drive an hour. I do it all the time. So, it's just like I just needed her to calm down. That's all. I just need her to be straight. I don't want to have to worry about when I leave what's going to happen, you know? Not even though when I leave, I'm still not going to let it weigh on me. But, you know, it is going to be a thought because them kids is who I care about. Like, for real, like I think because a lot of stuff they don't deserve. A lot of stuff it's just the hand that's being dealt to them. And I just want to work out and try. That's why I try to be here as much as I can cuz they love TT. Especially my oldest. That's all he know is me taking care of him. >> When she mentioned that, she said that you was like you did a lot of help with with him when he was younger. So, she did say that. >> And it's like I'm young. I'm getting on the bus to go to school. Like literally, I'm having to grow up way faster than any of these kids. These kids are going to prom. These kids doing all of this and I'm I don't take care of it. >> All the >> like it don't make no sense. But it's like I don't I don't think that's somebody I used to look up to. Now she's like in ways that she look up to me like and I don't like that. Like you know, I don't want it to be like that. Although it is like that, but I just it's hard like because I don't want it. I just don't want that. Like I'm supposed to be going to my sister house to have a chill night, you know, to you know, sit up, watch TV, whatever case it may be. But I'm more so worried about the kids cuz you knocked out or you going to do this or you not even paying attention because you're already so annoyed from everything. >> The kids were present when all this happened. Correct. >> Yeah, they were. >> Are you sure you don't need a mess or anything? I don't want you to be be feeling hurt or anything and then you sure >> look I understand. Okay. You know this ain't you ain't the only person this happens to. Okay. We this this is our job. This is what we do. Okay. There's a bunch of people that go through all this stuff. Okay. You're not the only I understand how you felt. Okay. I've had this done in the past. All right. Uh just right now I just want you to try to try to breathe a little bit. Try to relax for a little bit. No. All that is right now. Okay. Now we're here trying to get you to be straight and them to be straight. Everybody be straight. All right. About to figure out what we're going to do. All right. Is that cool? >> Yeah. I just want her to be all right. >> Yeah. Everything's all right. I mean, you know, she's obviously been drinking. >> The oldest nephew told him, his daddy just called. He said he was going to come get him. I don't know if you let her know that or whatever. >> Yeah. Yeah, that's fine. Who are the other two kids? >> Those are his sons. Um, my other nephews, they twins. Jeremiah and Messiah. >> Are they from like different dads? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> So, the oldest has a different dad than the two. >> Where the other dad? He ain't around. >> I don't know where he >> with troubling statements and supporting information, the mother [music] faced formal legal action. At the same time, she watched helplessly as her children were placed into the care of the very person she had criticized. >> Hey, can you come inside real quick for a second? >> You talk to them right there. All right, I'm going go ahead and get your hands on your back. >> Can I say bye to my kids? >> Do you do you have anybody that can get your kids or do you trust nobody? >> Start with >> I don't have nobody. I don't have no party, sir. >> Hey, you got you got anybody come get the kids? The other two kids cuz Cory is coming to get the big one. So, I need >> I [crying] don't have nobody, but I mean I don't have my phone either. >> So, what we going to do about the other two kids? >> I mean, where's the >> Cory's coming to get him right now. Okay, we already called. We already talked to him. He's coming on the way. >> Where's Kaloo? >> Who's K? >> What are my charges? >> We'll figure that out in a little bit. Okay. Right now, you're on your way. Okay. We're trying to figure out where the where the kids are going to go. If not, we're going to have to call these guys. >> No. No. DJ. Please God. >> That's what I'm trying to I'm trying to work with. >> Please God. Okay. >> That's what I'm trying to work with. Do you got anybody to come get the kids? >> Um I don't have my phone, but my phone is at my house. Are y'all willing to work with me or what do I need to do? >> Give us a second and we'll talk about that. Okay. >> Okay. >> But you do have somebody on your phone, right? >> Yeah. Well, I mean I don't know. >> What about your sister? I mean I other than my sister I do have my best friend Dee and she stays in a Darisville. >> Oh not your sister. >> Are you good with your kids going with your sister or no? >> I mean my sister she has her own life. We have different daddies. >> Yes or no? Yes or no? My sister. >> I mean do I trust her with my kids? >> Are your kids good to go with your sister? Yes or no? I don't need this other side story. I just need a yes or no. If not we're calling defects. >> Yeah I trust her. >> She saying the kids could stay with you. I didn't know. So, she's going to be taking Yes. Okay. Oh my gosh. I don't have no job. Like, I still get stuck with stuff. No better. Okay. Okay. Um I'm trying like >> it'll be family battery children. >> I was a China person on China. >> Uh that's just not how that works. When it comes to family don't have >> it's not it's not you as the state. We we don't have a choice when it comes to family law. >> So, it's not it's not you pressing charges cuz that's the state of Georgia. That's just how family work here. >> Uh she'd have to see a judge and a little probably tomorrow morning or something. I don't know. I I don't work for the judge, you know. That's just something different. >> It should be tomorrow around 3:00. >> Hey, would you be able to tell me their names for all three kids and their date of birth? >> Yes. >> I'm going to need his weight and stuff for Jeremiah. You know how you know it's high how high you don't know. You know he's white. You know his eye color. >> Um his eye color is brown. Please don't put my kids in defects. Please, sir. >> Black. And then you don't know his white or hot. >> Not off the back. >> What about for the younger one? >> No. >> The mother was charged with domestic battery and three counts of exposing a minor to serious conflict. Under Georgia law, she could face two to four years in custody and [music] fines of up to $5,000. Legal consequences do not arise by chance. They are a reminder that every action has boundaries. Respect for the law is the foundation for preventing avoidable heartbreak. The grandmother was waiting. The father said he had sent the child. Yet, the toddler was standing alone in a dim yard. So, where did the truth slip away in this story? >> That has nothing to do with you leaving your kid next to the road. >> No, I No, I didn't leave him next to the road. On July 16th, 2025, local authorities received a report of a 2-year-old found unattended in a front yard near a poorly lit street. Early information suggested that after a family disagreement, the father left the home with a child without proper safety equipment, drove recklessly, and then departed the area. Officials quickly contacted the grandmother, who had been expecting the child to be brought to her. delay, please go. >> Hello. >> Hello. >> How are you? Good evening. >> Are you Bobby's mother? >> No, I'm his I'm his uh I'm Aisha's grandmother. >> And who would that be? >> Huh? >> Who would that be? >> That's the baby's mother's. >> Oh, you're the baby's mother's. So, you're the baby's grandmother on the mother's side. >> Yeah. >> Are you looking for the baby as well? >> Yeah. I I I uh talked to him and I told him I said bring the baby over here and call him mama and go upstairs and go to bed. >> So is he here yet? >> No, he ain't come yet. >> Okay. >> So I was trying to give him time. >> Yeah, that's what we're doing. We're doing a wellbeing check on the baby. >> Well, if they see if he see you, he ain't going to come. >> Yeah. Well, we need to make We need to see the baby. >> Yeah, >> that's that's what we're here for. >> Yeah. Well, he ain't got yet, but I told him come on here and go upstairs and go to bed. >> Yeah. So is this this you came from this house? Okay. >> Yeah. Those my cars right? >> Okay. >> He probably won't come cuz he probably >> he wouldn't want to get pulled over like that. >> I know. >> You know could happen. >> Yeah. The father was later located in a distressed state, repeatedly saying he loved his child and that he had arranged for the grandmother to watch the toddler. A statement that did not align with her earlier account. >> Hey, I'm just coming up to go this way. The car. I'm like car. >> I knew he was in the vehicle. >> I nobody know yourself. I appreciate it. Was it not a good idea to leave your kid like that? Not at all, dude. Look, >> like face the if you got a woman right >> listening to you, but just face the >> and they leave your the country for 10 days. Hey, >> you know >> that has nothing to do with you leaving your kid next to the road. >> No, I know I didn't leave him back to the road at grandma. I called grandma. >> Grandma was inside. I was at grandma's house. >> I called grandma inside. She had no idea he was outside. >> Yeah. All right. I'll call grandma. I'll call grandma. >> We got you. >> Just cuz of nature of the call. That's why there's so many of us. You know what I'm saying? >> You know what I'm saying? I love my kids. >> The cops are good on you, man. >> Huh? You say yeah. >> Okay. Nothing lying to say the focus take me sir. Can you call one to get my car? >> Call one of who? >> Uh the women that call the focus. >> We can try. But who's who's the car registered to? >> Okay. I'm dirty. You said what? >> I blow my horn. Hey, here I go. They say y'all was looking for me. Hey, I get it over here. >> Yep. The mother then arrived and shared more background about ongoing tensions, helping clarify details. the father had avoided. >> Hello. >> Hello. >> Here you go, ma'am. >> Mom. >> Hello. >> Yeah. >> Your mom. >> Hello. >> Mother of the child. >> Oh, your mom. Oh, her mom. Okay. >> Yeah. >> He's going to go for childhood. Okay. >> Okay. >> Hopefully the court enhances it because of the location that he the baby was at. >> He basically left the kid in the front yard while I was waiting on new [ __ ] >> Right. I'm going to put you on this his brother cuz he's not from here. He's from Orlando. So you like if you can explain this to his brother too. >> Yeah. So he's going to the Valuchia County branch jail for a child uh may be enhanced due to the nature of it and basically leaving the kid by the road um unattended and so basically he'll go to first appearance in the morning and they'll decide if he's going to get a bond or not. >> Okay. >> And his car is going to be towed. >> Yeah. For our policy we can't release it to anyone that's not the registered owner. >> Understand? child. >> What you trying to figure out, Dwey? >> Oh, yeah. I got his name's in the car. >> The mother and the grandmother, which is where he's with her. >> Yeah, I ran the mother of the child. >> Drop the baby off. I'm like, did you knock on the door or like don't worry. >> I know he was in the car. That's why I said I'm not going to waste my voice. I heard it in the background. I heard it. She also said that while she was on the phone with him, >> he said to her um that he left the baby at her grandmother's house. She goes, >> "Did you give him to the grandmother?" >> Yeah. I asked him two questions. Did you knock on the door like, "Hey, here come the baby." Or did you call my grandma like, "Hey, grandma, come outside. Baby is here." Because from my understanding, I was in Orange City. I was speaking to a cop and they told me that you guys had a police officer near by by my grandma home. So I'm assuming that you guys in my grandma yard. So I'm like, did you guys see him pull up or what? So when he told me a >> mom, I'm not talking about that. I'm telling him what I know. He called me and said, "Oh, I see you got the police around." And I'm like, I'm calling my grandma saying he's in the area. Do you guys see him? But she wasn't answering the phone. And that's when he hung up and called me back and said, "Don't worry about it. I already dropped the baby off. And that's when the the cop called me again and told me the baby is fine. We got him. We got the baby, but Bobby on the run. I'm like, "What do you mean he's on the run?" He said he he dropped the baby off. Yeah, but he he ran off and he just left the baby in the yard. I'm like, "What do you mean he left the baby in the yard?" And that's when and we don't know what he's running for. So that's when I called him and that's when he's answering to Why did you call the police, Sa? What did you have to do? >> Can you tell me how this all started in Orange City? Cuz I mean, we don't have the full. All we have is like a wellbeing track. >> Yeah. Well, it started off because he was already drunk already from like 10:30 p.m. already pissy drunk. Um it started off him being loud, disturbing. Kids are already in bed by 8:00 p.m. But he's so loud and and I'm trying to talk to my mom. He's so loud. So I'm like, "All right, mom. I'm going to get ready to go to bed." And he's still loud. Loud music. So my mom was like, "You know what? Get up. Come to my house with the kids so you guys can get some rest. Don't you touch my son. Don't you you can go but leave the kids here." I'm like, "No, I'm going to take the kids with me." So that's when he grabbed the baby and dip off in the car with the baby. And my mom said, "Call the police." So number one, he's drunk. >> I didn't have a car seat. >> Yeah. >> And he's drunk. >> Yeah. He's just trying. You don't have to talk. >> Oh. >> And then Orange City got down there. They're dealing with you. They get his information. >> I'm listening, Bobby. I'm listening. >> That's when they would instead of all being checked. >> Yes. >> Already. I just kind of wanted to get the full picture before the >> I'm listening, Bobby. The review continued with a vehicle inspection to gather additional information and clarify each person's responsibility. >> Thank you, M. >> Oh, yeah. Grandma immediately recognized. >> Does he want his phone to go with him? His phone. >> Oh, what's up with it? >> His phone and I think a debit card maybe. >> I'll take I'll just take his phone. >> Did you already get the other side? >> No, not yet. >> Okay. Well, I have glove on. >> Appreciate it. All right. You're happy with the problem. >> In my opinion, you don't have Yeah. wind up spontaneous. Can you unlock the car? Oh, thank you. The one in the front. >> Who was that? The father was charged with aggravated child, child, and DUI, and was taken to the Valuchia County branch jail. Under Florida law, he could face up to 6 years and 9 months in prison, and fines totaling $8,000. He may also lose his license for 6 to 12 months, be required to install an ignition breath device, and carry a permanent DUI record. Adults can make mistakes, but children should never carry the weight of them. Every choice must be made with clarity, accountability, and a child's safety as the highest priority. See what happens when parents bad behavior unfolds right before their children's eyes in New Mexico. >> We're looking for you. We're coming in. Okay. >> Yeah. >> On January 2nd, 2022, Los Cusus, New Mexico police were dispatched to investigate a fake ID reported by FedEx. But the situation quickly escalated when they discovered the couple having and smoking right in front of the children. There's a specific guide sending these in here. Now, if I start looking at these and they look okay, but if you look at that that uh driver's license number or date of birth, like the name right here is too far apart. So, he sends another email fixing that one problem. But here, the driver's license name, the driver's license number is the same. The date of birth are different. >> Interesting. >> So, are the names that same guy, the these are him correcting the other mistakes on them. And that's him correcting his name on this one. You see, he sent it. The names are better. And then this is the last guy to come in and pick these up. But this guy doesn't even have a full driver's license number. >> No, definitely. >> And the same email as sending them. So my my LP guy. >> Yeah, definitely. Do you have uh Do you have your >> Can you copy? After weeks of discrete surveillance and gathering [music] enough evidence, police suddenly raided the scene, arresting the suspects amid the children's shot stairs and so for me for me. >> What? >> Um, there's going to it's a variety of different things you So, you remember me, man? I took your stolen car that one day. >> Yeah. >> Can I tell my wife? She's inside, man. You want? >> Okay, we're going to knock on the door real quick. What about the kids? Are the kids in there? >> Yeah, the kids in there. >> How many kids are there? >> I got three together with the suicide. >> Where's the oldest? >> Uh, he's the grandparents. >> He lives with them >> mainly. Yeah, cuz we were living through the motel for a while. So, he's been there. He's basically staying over there. >> This a police department. You need to open the door. We're going to boot it. >> Bronco, we have a search warrant for the residents. Open the door. >> Hey, what's up? Can you open the door, please? >> Yeah, we're looking for you. We're coming in. Okay. Yeah. Come on out this way. >> Make it. >> Is anybody else here? >> I don't know what it is. >> We don't either, bro. We just showed up. >> Showed up. >> Let's check his stuff real quick. >> Do you have anything on you that I should be worried about? [crying] >> Mommy, it's okay. It's okay. I promise. It's okay, baby. >> [crying] >> Oh my god. I'm getting dressed. >> Okay, hurry up. Put some clothes on. Anybody else in here? >> No. Come on. >> Hurry up and put some clothes on. >> [ __ ] Have you had to 242? >> Yeah. >> All right. Have a seat, man. >> Just have a seat. >> I'll let you know. >> I know something. >> Get your shoes. Let's go. >> I got to pee. >> What is that? I don't You're not peeing here. So, you going to walk? You have your shoes or not? >> Um, let me see. I think they're >> Yeah. >> Who ran out the back? >> Huh? Ow. >> We ran out the bathroom. >> Nobody went out the back. >> Let me go find him some clothes. >> Okay. Uh, >> even now they were still bewildered, unaware of what was happening, and oblivious to the fact they were about to lose custody of their children. >> What's your name? >> Have 15 as well. >> Let's just come over here. M. Hold on a second. >> You got 105. >> Oh, okay. jump in the car and I had to collect everything yourself. >> If there's anything to collect, >> stay here, buddy. [clears throat] >> Oh, leave my kids. My kids, you guys. They're going to come out. Please. >> No, they're in there. We have two detectives in there. They're not going to come out in front of your children. >> Call my mom right away. Please >> call your mom. >> Yes, please. >> What's their name? >> I'll leave. >> Let me lock. Let me lock the hand. >> Please. My kids will freak out. Please. >> Okay. No. No. Can I tell them? >> Yeah. We're just hanging out right now. We don't even know what's going on yet. >> We also have a warrant to search your residence. During the course of the fraud investigation, we had access to both of your phones. >> Lead up against the right. >> I'm sorry. >> If the state decides that your mom can't have, then we can do that. >> No. Anyway, my my mom used to see my kids. Please make it. They can't. >> I understand. >> Can I tell them? >> You can't allow them here. >> No, ma'am. >> No, those are my babies. Stephanie, watch them, please. >> Who's that? Hey, get away from that door. >> Get away from that door. >> You want some clothes, buddy? [crying] >> Oh, thank you. You can put it over there. >> The situation became even more serious when police had to conduct tests on the children. >> It's mom. Ivon and Jerry. Mom and maternal grandma and grandpa. >> My husband doesn't have anything to do with their six. >> I think he's got a warrant, too. >> A warrant. What? >> That's what they just showed up when the detectives called us. That's where we just showed up cuz we're just here to transport you guys. >> Doesn't have nothing to do with >> That's definitely something you want to let them cuz I don't even know what's going on. He's checking with the dispatch to see what your warrants are for. >> He's already telling her that your parents are an option. >> I don't. But I know that I don't I don't look very fit cuz my house. >> Okay. >> At least for my parents, please. My babies are >> They're already asking about do your parents have any previous CFD stuff? Your parents don't get in trouble? Never been arrested. >> My brother John. My dad's on disability. My son stays with us. >> Oh, okay. Was that through CPS? Did they take your kid in? >> No, he just goes to school and and >> over there. >> Well, that's something that they're going to look at. You know what I'm saying? >> Keys and we know that my kids are all right. >> And this is exactly who's the person that's going to make those decisions. You know what I'm saying? >> We're going to try to freak out. Yeah. We're going to try to play with your family for 5 days with my family. >> Yeah, that's what she's saying. Like they're going to see what's going on. >> No, no, no. First, I need to try with your family. But the only thing is I need to check with with your dad and see what that battery charger is about. You know, if we can be okay with that or my superiors can be okay with that, then we can do a safety plan. But you would have to agree not to pick up the kids and agree to uh test the kids. Could you agree to that? >> You not to pick up the kids? >> Not to pick up the kids. If you get out tomorrow, let's say you cannot pick up the kids until you talk to me. And you would have to agree to test the kids. >> No. >> My warrant also covers the cell phones, all of the different >> Oh, my phones are gone. >> We're going to have to go through that house. I'm just asking if you want to tell me where they're at. So, grab >> any I don't I have one phone. There's one laying on the couch. >> That one might have >> good. >> Both were arrested and held on charges of possession of forge driver's licenses, forgery, contempt of court, and child. Under New Mexico law, each could face up to 6 years in prison and be released on bail of $36,000 each. Come on. >> Holy. >> Been a minute. Few years. >> Yeah. >> Right here. >> Ma'am, she just finished the safety plan. So, I guess that 5day thing is going to go through with your parents. >> Okay. So, they go on. >> Yes. They're going to go to your parents for the 5 days. after or during that 5 days, they're going to test them and they're going to do all kinds of other stuff or something like that. They're going to see if the 5 days is going to pan out or what's going to happen with you. >> Be able to talk to that lady, too. >> Yeah. I'm just letting you know what's going on cuz I know you're really worried about your kids going with your parents. So, she's going to get you to sign a safety plan for that and she'll explain more. But, just want to put you a little bit at ease that she's going to square that away. So, when you're done with her, you'll probably go to the station so you can talk further with the lieutenant. >> My buddy, uh, what's his name? Carol. What? My husband. >> What's that? >> My husband. >> He's at the jail. Well, you'll see him right now. Are you still being a monkey? >> No bun on this, too. >> Yeah, that's the same. I think you guys have the same street charges. >> Yeah. >> Oh my gosh. >> Every action of a parent sets an example for their children. But if negative, kids can easily imitate it and put themselves in danger without realizing the risks. Welcome to Minnesota and the story of a mother, alcohol, and a car with consequences that will make anyone shudder. >> Okay. What's going on, sweetie? Yeah, she's got blood on her. >> On June 23rd, 2024 in Centria, Minnesota, Courtney Rory was driving with her child when she suddenly drove into a construction pit. The guardrail and everyone in the car. Police quickly arrived, secured the scene, directed traffic, and checked the victims. >> If you would block off two lanes, go Get them out of here. Come on, let's go. I'm getting all these cars out of here. >> Hey, I need you over here. Get Get a med kit. >> Just let the trucks through. You got the med kit. >> Hey, partner. Where your head? What? What'd you hit? Is it your eye? You got glass in the eye. Okay. Well, don't no don't don't don't move. Stay there. EMS is coming up right now. You got something wrapped around your foot. Don't move. >> Don't move. >> Stay here. They're coming right now. >> Don't move. >> I have my I have the keys in the car. >> There's another one over here. >> I have the car. >> But I just wanted to let you guys >> stay there, man. >> Okay. What's going on, sweetie? >> Yeah, she's got her eye lip. She keeps >> Okay. Is there anything else hurting here, sweetie? Is there anything else? I got an eye injury, too. Right side of the face. >> So, I need to check this little one out. She keeps holding her arm. >> Hey, sweetie. >> Hey, you okay? >> Okay. Is your arm? Where? Which arm is it? Is it this one? Okay. Can you move it? >> Okay. Can you flip it around so I can see it? >> Yeah. >> Are you in the vehicle for me? >> I'm the driver. >> Hey, she's complaining here. I'm not seeing anything, but she she's moving it. >> Honey, can you do this? >> Hey, dear. >> She's been able to move it. I'm not seeing any marks or anything, but >> she just says, >> is your arm? Let's do this. Can we hold it right here? Look right here. >> Robbie, do you want to get the stretcher out? >> It is so opposite from all of our other units. Like all of them. >> Did he say who was driving on this one? I'm going to guess. >> Just judging by the female that's over there and judging by his head injuries, I'm thinking he ate steering wheel on that time. The woman sitting in the black shirt is the other adult that was in the car and then those two minors. >> The mother seemed completely out of control. Hands shaking, stammering as she tried to explain a few words. >> They're both wear. >> Yeah, they they know they have two. >> Hey, ma'am. Ma'am, I just need to get a little bit of information. You okay? You were in the vehicle, correct? >> Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, it's my vehicle. >> Okay. Who was he driving? >> No, >> you were driving. Okay. >> I have a driver's license. >> Okay. All right. What happened? >> I'm not going to lie. I I don't know right now. So, >> okay. It's okay. Take take a breath. Take a breath. >> Copy. Unit one in driver 27. Pull you forward. Probably just slightly more than that one. >> They're almost here with the second unit. It's >> right here. >> I got cash on my need to that's underneath you and let it down. You're holding yourself up. Okay, we're going to slide you. >> Your daughter needs you right now. Calm >> down with your your daughter. >> Huh? I'm going to go pick one for the other one while you spider. >> Uh, I want to get out of here before this car falls. >> I'm just saying I got my phone. >> Okay. Are you anywhere? >> Where else you at? >> Nowhere. That's good. >> Yeah, you got a pretty good good cut there. I'll get some. >> Just grab uh co. >> Hey. Hey. >> Yeah. >> Where's the kids? They're over. >> They're getting medical treatment right now. Taking care of being taken care of. >> Can I ask you a question? The younger child, not the youngest child, the other child in the back seat, was she restrained? No one's getting in trouble. This is her treating her. Okay. Did she come up to the front seat with you or do you know what she her face on? >> No, they was both restrained cuz we just got we just left. We left from to the laundry mat. That's what the basket in the back. >> They've already requested a go get a But amid the chaos, she still remembered to ask about her children. >> Mom, listen to me. >> They need you to be mom for a second. Okay. It's going to be just for just for her safety. Do you have another next to Ken? >> Well, he was asking that. >> She needs to go. She needs to watch. Watch out behind her. >> Can you radio your dispatch? I don't have a radio on. Go ahead and put a bird in the air. >> It's trailer 474. >> BMS requesting to get a bird in the air. >> St. Mary's. >> The St. Mary's. >> You guys are going to get >> radio. I got to pick up. >> That is correct. St. Mary's. >> Yeah. Contact. Jesus Christ. >> Um, >> no. They're going to land. >> Hey, he really needs Mrs. >> There's a witness. Yeah, >> in that vehicle. She saw everything. >> We have all her information. >> No, I'm waiting for her to come down before I can talk to her. >> We need children information. We need >> I just need her to calm down and then I'm going to get that information. I'll speak with the witness. Okay. >> Do we need to contact EDA or we you think we're good enough? >> I can't do this right now. I got to go. >> Okay. Contact EDA. Go. >> Among the seriously, the husband stood out nearly unconscious. He still whispered to ask about his children. >> Hold on. I'm trying to get you secure here and then we'll get you >> on the phone. >> I'm not touching your money, partner. >> No, you good. I'm just trying not to fall out my pocket. >> Do you want us to give it to your wife? >> My baby mama. >> No, no. Everything all right. I'm I'm trying to make sure they all right. >> Yeah. Just to be very honest with you. >> Oh my god. It's my injury in my eye. >> Your oldest daughter is uh looking about the same. Her injuries are pretty consistent with yours. >> Okay. What about my youngest? >> Your youngest doesn't appear to have anything going on, but they're going to go ahead and get her checked out just say I just want to wipe my nose. Regardless, I try to do all >> you. Will does. >> I'll just get you guys. >> That'll work. >> All right. I'm apologizing in advance. This is probably going to pull your hair when we take it off and stuff. Okay. >> I know. Me neither. >> I understand. You guys ready? >> Get that pillow and that tape out of the way. >> What are you weigh? Yeah, I remember that. Wilberry is that whatever. >> Nearby witnesses began to reveal what had actually happened beforehand. >> Hello, ma'am. >> Hi. >> Hey. Did you see this all? >> I did. >> Ma'am, do you have a ID on you or >> I can go get it. >> That would be great. Thank you. >> What it looked like is basically she drove off into that hole where they're doing the construction >> on a green light. Was she going fast? >> I didn't notice that. I just know she went like she veered off or >> she just looked like she got too close to that where that drop off and down. went straight into it >> and uh I was neighbor and I called to 911 my mobile. >> Okay. So you are a 911 caller. I'm a 911 caller too. >> Did you see it as well? >> No, I was sitting I was sitting there. I heard the the accident and I come I pulled up right there. That's it. You want something? I'm here. >> Uh do you have an uh ID on you? >> This is my driving license. >> Perfect. Thank you, sir. So she had a green light and she just went right into it. Huh? >> Okay. I'm just going to get this information real quick and then I'll just Sorry it took so long. No, you're fine. >> I don't get some raggy very often. I understand. I understand. [laughter] >> Well, the one little girl speeded up pretty good and I think the one little girl's >> I'm trying my >> I was one of them that got the people out because by the time I got over here, people had come out of the houses. I don't know if she was speeding or not or if she was just going she just got into that hole, that construction hole and boom, right in >> when I heard I >> But she tried to stop cuz we heard the squeal to squeal the tires and then I >> You want a mobile number, man? Sir, >> what's that? >> You want to buy my mobile number, sir? >> The what? >> You want a mobile number? >> Oh, no. That's That's okay. Yeah, that's okay. >> Okay. >> That should be all I need from you guys. >> Great. We're going to >> If you if I contact you guys, >> okay, >> if you get a call, it's me. Okay. All right. You guys have a safe trip. >> Courtney's sister arrived at the scene. Her care for the children seeming to surpass even that of their parents. >> Ma'am, you got to stay back. Ma'am, you got to stay back. Ma'am, hey, ma'am. Ma'am, you got to stay back. You got to stay back. She needs to get seen. Okay, you guys need to stay back. Okay. All right. We will talk to you. You just can't run up on him. Okay. >> What's your kid to him? >> Courtney's my sister. Those are my nieces. >> Okay. Okay. All right. >> Is she okay? >> She's going to be okay. Okay. She's going to be going to St. Louis. >> Taking her with me in Miami as best as dad. Okay. >> You need to try to get mom to stay calm. Calm. >> She needs you. She needs you. Okay. So, you can go sit by her and speak with her. Okay. >> No. >> You need to step back away from her. >> Hey, look at me. Look at me. Please. Step back away from her. Also, we still need to talk to her. Okay, >> you need to calm down. >> Check on weather. >> Great. Now, did you get two juveniles? >> Okay. >> I got her information, too. They got his passenger information. >> Yes. Okay. >> Can I see her before you guys take her? >> Hey, you ran his information. >> Can I see my daughter, please, before you take her? >> You need to be with us. >> That's my kid. and Courtney. [snorts] She continued crying and causing chaos, admitting she had been drinking and revealing a shocking truth about who was driving. >> This officer has questions for you. >> You need to settle down and do what they tell you. >> We are going to the hospital with the kids. Do what you're supposed to do. Realize what you have to [ __ ] do. >> You're not going to come here and yell on our scene. Get in your vehicle and leave now. >> Come on, Britney. >> Go ahead. >> Did you get their names, please? Get their names, please. No, >> Devin. >> 16 minutes. Yeah. So, I I need you to talk to me and tell me what happened. >> You want to know the truth? >> Elijah took the [ __ ] wheel and that's why we're in the wherever we are. >> Why did you take the wheel? >> Because he was arguing. So, he decided, "Oh, well, let's be stupid and not look at my [ __ ] kid." >> I need to ask you a question. >> Yeah. If you were going to ask why I've been drinking. Yeah. >> You've been drinking? >> Yeah. >> Would you be willing to consent to some fields? >> To what? >> Fill sobriety testing. >> And what happens if I don't? I'm going to jail regardless. come in. >> You fail to if you do not want to uh consent to fail sobriety testing, then you will be placed somewhere else. >> I'll do what I got to do to get my kids off with me and I can go to the [ __ ] hospital with my kid. Like, I can't even go to the hospital with my kid right now. >> I'll do what I have to do to go to the hospital, please. >> I can smell the alcohol. >> That's why I said I haven't drinking yet. >> How long ago it did you drink >> at home? And I ain't been home for at least probably 2 hours now. >> How much? >> Oh, I don't know. It's the weekend, so I drink as much as I want. Honestly, I'm I don't know. I really don't. Don't I will do whatever it takes for me to be able to go to the hospital to be with my kid. Please, >> you're going to consent to Fields. Okay. You told me that you have drank. Okay. You have told me I've been open with that. >> You say you're saying that you consent to field sobriety testing? I don't. >> Okay. >> I'll do whatever I got to do to be with my kid, please. >> Okay. Let's try to find >> So, your daughter is going to go on a helicopter. They're not going straight to the hospital. Okay. They're going to the helicopter. Okay. And nobody can be with her on there. >> I I can't answer that for the the helicopter crew. You just need to do what they need you to do. >> Arch usually doesn't lift. What's going on? >> Is not responding to us. Can you make sure it's clear that we need two helicopters? >> Two helicopters. Charlie 474. >> EMS is requesting two birds. >> Wasn't responding. >> Stop. >> No. No. No. Listen. Okay. We need to go find a place to go do fields. EMS is requesting two helicopters. They okay? Her flight her saying she's had something to drink. They're not going to let her fly. So her Oh, no. She's going just double check. Okay. >> Did you get Did you get their information? >> After performing [snorts] first aid and taking the victims to the hospital, the police returned not to offer comfort, but to conduct a roadside DUI test on the mother. >> Because they're going to the hospital. It sounds like him and her are both being flown out. Okay. >> Cuz he's no longer responding. >> No, absolutely not. I'll talk to her. >> Let's Let's go over here. Back here. I just want to make sure we're away from these lights. Okay. I want you to stand. Listen. I want you to stand away from the lights towards me. All right. So, what I'm going to do is I'm going to put my finger up right up here. And what I want you to do is I want you to stare at the tip of my finger. I want you to stand with your feet together like this and your hands down by your side. Do you understand? Okay. I You will not move from that position. Okay. You will track the tip of my finger. All right. And you will not move your head. You will follow with your eyes only. Do you understand? All right. All right. I'm going to walk you through the next steps. Okay. You I'm going to explain it to you. Okay. We're going to be doing the walk and turn. Okay. What I want you to do is I want you to stand with your right foot in front of your left foot, heel to toe, with your hands down by your side. I want you to stay in that position till I tell you to begin. Okay? So like do just like this? >> Yes. Just like that. Okay. >> Okay. I want you to stay in that position. Stay in that position. I tell you to begin. Okay. >> No. Do this. >> Are you ready to begin? Okay. You may begin. >> 1 2 3 4 5 6. >> Yeah. They need to turn around. >> Ready? >> No. >> For this one. >> Um, can you please not inform the house of nothing, please? Please. Nope. >> I am We are doing fields right now. Okay. I need you to pay attention to me. Do you understand? >> Okay. Do you have any medical conditions or health things that will affect your balance? I'm >> just a manic bipolar person. That's it. >> No injuries. Okay. >> I don't like that. >> Okay. Just just just wanted to clear next medication that I quit taking that I mean that what medication was that? >> Lithium doll. >> But you don't take that anymore. >> That was just sitting in my drawer. >> Arback 137 out of Greenville is accepted with a 22minute ETA. They'll be live 46 ground contact on I reach. >> Is that about my kids? >> Yep. >> They're just saying that the helicopter >> time being airlifted. >> I think one is for Eliza. >> You may begin. >> 1001 10002 10034 205 2027. >> Keep going. >> 10001 20002 1003 >> Okay. Will you consable breath an or test? >> Please don't do whatever I got to do to get my kids. Please. Yes. >> All right. Truck. >> Yes. >> Can I look to see if that was my parents calling me, please? >> Yeah. Yeah, you can check that. >> They couldn't wait any longer. The handcuffs came out. And that's when the mother's blaming began. >> If you don't mind, Amy, they're airlifting Kiana to St. Louis. Of course, we was arguing. Elijah one took my wheel and ran us right into over by the underpass. >> While I was driving, he took the wheel and yanked it that way. Well, I don't know what's going on right now. I'm doing a field sobriety test, so I don't know what's going on with me. Kiana's going in a helicopter. Bailey's at the hospital. I don't know what to do. I'm just trying to get to them. >> Open that in front of her. Put that on there. >> Turn it on. >> I need you to take a big deep breath. Okay. And I need you to blow. And I'm going to keep I'll tell you when to stop. Okay. And go. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. >> I'm trying to read it. I'm >> No, you're fine. Do I need to blow again? >> No, you should. I was going to say what is it? >> We got it. >> We're good. >> Am I going? I'm going. Anna. >> Yes, ma'am. Turn it. Go ahead. What's your name? >> You are being arrested for Di. >> Are you [ __ ] serious? The son of a [ __ ] ran me into that. The one that took the will ran me into it. Are you >> Stop moving. >> We will take note of that. >> Oh my [ __ ] god. Y'all need Y'all need a picture, too? You son of a [ __ ] >> Before you get in my truck, do you have anything? We're going the other side. >> Do you have anything on you? >> I think I got my phone and my keys. That's it. >> Get closer. >> No, you can search me, but don't [ __ ] write me either. >> You're being searched cuz you are under arrest. >> So, I'm not getting my phone call until I get that one phone call. What are you doing? >> Go ahead and step in. Make sure. >> No. What are you doing with my phone? I said, but make sure that case don't fall off. >> You know what? This is no longer your decision. Have a seat in the car. >> Or what? You entice me like everybody else? >> I'm just making sure my case doesn't fall off, dick. >> So, I can't get a phone call to like let my parents know that my my kids going to St. Louis. Can I at least get a little bit of help? >> You will get a phone call. Okay. >> Oh my god. The son of a [ __ ] took the [ __ ] steal stealing and ran me into that [ __ ] But you guys are [ __ ] flying him over to St. Louis. Are you [ __ ] kidding me? I have back here. Just so you know, >> back there. >> I think there my name is Just so you know, it might be on the back of that sink. >> Even after being taken into custody, the mother showed no remorse, reacting violent. >> Can I get a phone call here, please? Or are you guys going to make me wait till I go to county? >> You will get your phone call. Okay. >> What I'll do? >> Okay. Go ahead and step out. Watch your step. >> Follow this officer right up here. I hate this is so [ __ ] hot. >> We'll get them off a sec. Okay. >> Can I get a phone call here, please? >> Yes, you will get your phone call and go here into the walk in. >> Walk in. >> I haven't been in there since I was a minor. Are you serious? >> Let's go. >> You have anything that's in your bra or anything like that? No. >> You need to kick [clears throat] your shoes off. >> What's your name? >> Courtney. Courtney. >> You have a hair tie in? >> Okay. I'm going to take this out if not be careful, please. >> Here, I'll let you take it out. >> Are you sure? >> Yeah. Go ahead. >> Okay. You go and take a seat in there. Okay. >> Tell you an update on my kids at least. >> What's that? >> An update on my kids. I mean, >> I will see uh when they're getting flown out. Okay. All right. And I'll get you a phone call here in just a sec. Okay. I just need to get some things done real quick. >> And then [snorts] inside, she suddenly became ill. >> I can just take you to the bathroom. How's that? off the pist like that here. >> Yes, maybe that left >> to the left. To left to left. >> Yes. Yes, you can use it. Just do not flush. >> Okay. No flushing. >> 23. >> Is it okay if I wash my hands though? >> You can wash your hands. Just don't rinse your mouth out. Well, since I got brought here and nobody bother to ask me, so I I'm not going to get asked for any medical attention or nothing. >> They checked you out on scene. >> When am I going to know something? Do we know? >> I will be I will be in here shortly. Okay. There's some things I have to get ready. Okay. >> Can I get my ponytail back or is that like a thing where you can't? >> Yeah, I can't give it to you. I'm sorry. >> Unexpectedly, a friend of the mother showed up. Ironically, among everyone there, only one stranger seemed to care if she was okay. >> Hello. Hi. So, you're here about Courtney? Okay. I'm at no liberty to discuss. It's an ongoing investigation. I can't really discuss what's going to >> what's going I >> Yeah. >> I just didn't know if she wanted me to come up here. I wasn't I just got a little bit of information. >> I will say this. If she is released, I will let her have a phone call. >> Okay. I She She said her phone's at 1% and I was going to give her my cell phone number. >> Okay. I can take that down. All right. If uh she is released, then um I'll let her give you a call on our phone. If you don't hear anything, you will not need to come pick her up. >> If um she is released, well, do you have any estimated time or could it be in the middle of the night? >> No, ma'am. >> No. >> So, if if it'll it'll probably be a few hours. >> Okay. >> If that like I said, that's that's a big if with the investigation. >> I don't know what happened. And all I know is that the girls that my concern and a sister. >> Yes, ma'am. I understand. All right. >> I understand. I understand. All right. >> Thank you very much. >> Immediately after the police continued their legal procedures. >> Are you willing to consent to blood and urine? >> To what? >> Blood and urine draw. >> I guess, but for what? >> For the DUI. What you're being arrested? I mean, I just want to be I don't know if I'd be able to be again, but you >> So, you are consenting to blood in your >> blaming or what's going on? Does anybody hear anything about my kid? >> I haven't heard anything yet, but once I still have officers that are on scene, some at the hospital, we're going to figure that out. Okay. So, you are consenting to blood in your straw. >> Yeah. Whatever it takes. I need to go to my >> I'm not trying to interrupt your interview. If I sign a If I type up a consent form giving your mother consent to go see your daughter at Cardinal Glennon, would you sign it? >> Yes. Yes. Yes. >> I will do that real quick and bring it into you in just a moment. >> The grandmother [snorts] suddenly appeared demanding to sign medical decisions for the kids. In one evening, the mother's impulsiveness had thrown everything out of control. >> How about um Kiana? >> That's what I >> Do you not know yet? You haven't heard anything? >> No, I just know that she was thrown to St. Louis. >> How do you spell your first name? T A M M Y. >> I'm going to type up a consent for you to make medical decisions. Okay. It's just going to be a typed up piece of paper. I'm going to give it to Courtney. She said she would sign it. I'll have her sign it and then I'll give it to you. That's that's where we're going to go from here because we don't actually have any like POA paper. You'd actually have to do that through an attorney. This is just Cardinal Glennon needs her to give you permission to go make decisions for her. Okay. >> All right. Give me just a moment. >> All right. Thank you. >> Courtney, you can just go back in there and take a seat. I'll be right back with you. You're still willing to consent to the breathalyzer. Then we will do that here shortly. I just have to get uh the officer that's trained in it to come do it. And then you're still willing to get sent to blood and we will go to the hospital so we can get that. >> Can I get this like going as fast as possible? >> Due to the severity of this issue, I understand, but there's a lot that we have to do. >> Can I get a drink of water or something, please? Not until after the uh breathalyzer. Okay. >> This is going to be for you. Okay. >> Mhm. >> You want to go ahead and sign it and then I'll make a copy of it for our records. Let me make a copy real quick and then I'll give this to you and then this will allow you to take temporary guardianship while she's going through this process. >> Is there anything you can tell me about her? I know she's being arrested and she won't shut you see a judge. >> She will most likely have to see a judge before she gets released. I'm I'm not going to promise you anything, but if she does get released tonight, I will be talking to the state's attorney tonight to find out if she's going to be detained or not on the charges that we do have. Unfortunately, it's something that she has to tell you. I can't disclose that information. Okay? I wish I could, but I can't. Especially when your grandb babies are involved, you know, >> as the legal procedures were winding down, a breathalyzer was brought out. >> Go right over to this. >> All right, ma'am. So, this is the breathalyzer test. Do you wish to blow in this machine? >> Yes. >> Okay. So, what you're going to do, you're going to put your lips around this piece, make a tight seal, and blow. Take a deep breath and blow as hard as you can, but steady. Okay? And there'll be a bar on here until until you hear it click. Okay? Just take a deep breath and then blow in there slow and steady for until it tells you to stop. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. There you go. >> Going to hang this up just so they >> love you, Mom. >> I love you, too, Courtney. >> Tell I love her. >> Go ahead and hang yourself. >> What's going on? >> All right, Mike. Well, it keeps getting bigger. I mean, I just need to make sure that >> Can you move it? >> Yeah, I can move it, but it hurts really bad. I mean, I know it's not broken, but >> you wiggle your toes. You got a good strong pulse in there. You walked in here on it, right? >> Yeah. >> You got in there. >> Careful. >> You can move it up and down. >> Mhm. Yeah. >> I don't have X-ray vision, so I can't tell you if it's if it's fractured or not. >> Um, I mean, with it swelling like that and they're being there's obviously an injury there, but it could be muscular. doesn't mean it's fractured, but I like I said, I can't guarantee it that it's fractured or that it's not fractured. I >> mean, I'm limping on go back and forth to the bathroom. I mean, I know it's not getting bigger. That's what I was >> concerned about. Yeah. I mean, it's at the very least it's definitely sprain outside of that. I mean, that's really kind of up to you what you would want to do. I I can't tell you. I I mean, I don't even know how to read an X-ray to be honest with you. Even if I could x-ray it, I can't tell you if it's if it's fracture or not. Except for what? >> Obviously, it's not normal to be swollen and like that, but again, you were driving and it's probably where you were trying to stop yourself or where you were bracing. >> No, it was until I'm done with all these charges. Yeah. I was just concerned that it keeps getting bigger. >> Yeah. I mean, there's just without an X-ray, there's nothing we can do other than I mean, stabilize it. It's plent, but then you're not going to be able to really walk on it. So, I mean, >> thank you. Courtney was charged with aggravated DUI causing class 4 felony, aggravated battery or aggravated DUI, no insurance, class 4 felony. Two counts of injuring the health and well-being of a child, class 3 felony, as well as violations for improper lane usage, expired registration, and failure to secure a child under eight in a proper restraint. Under Minnesota law, she could face up to 30 years in prison, $40,000 in fines, and bail up to $100,000 depending on the judge's decision. Okay, Courtney. So, one of these officers right here, they're going to come and they're going to be transport. Okay, I'm going to tell you about your charges. All right, you want to get out here and put your sandals on. You are being detained on these charges. are you being detained on aggravated DUI which is causing class 4 felony. You're going to be charged with another count of aggravated battery or aggravate aggravated DUI, no insurance, which is also a class 4 felony. You've been charged with two counts of uh the health and wellbeing of a child, which is class three felony, two class three felonies. You've been charged with improper lane usage, uh expired registration, and failure to secure a child under the age of eight in a proper restraint. Okay. >> Find a new job now. Yeah. >> All righty. We're going to go ahead and we're going to talk to you and then we're going to transfer to county. Okay. >> Yeah. Go ahead. >> Hopefully, this fall is enough to wake her up because another offense wouldn't just destroy her own future, it would leave permanent scars on her children's hearts. When each case is closed, the file is put away. But for children, the story continues. It becomes memory, worry, [music] and a marker of what they experienced because of adult decisions. The important takeaway is that much of this is preventable with a little more calm, a little more listening, or simply the willingness to pause before things escalate. 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