back for real. >> No, y'all being lame. Y'all lying. >> What happened? >> Y'all didn't want her to go out there. >> We don't want her to get in trouble. >> I want to thank you for calling us to begin with >> in another house. >> She's been eating and breathing it in. So, >> listen, you're not This is how it works. >> And inside a car. >> Why do you have a diaper bag? >> That shouldn't have been covered. Each passing day, more children are rescued from dangerous environments created by adults. In Georgia, a welfare check turned into a challenging legal and humanitarian journey. >> She could in that room she was laying in and that's what she was sleeping in. On September 28th, 2023, officers were called to a home for a child welfare check after reports of three children living a home environment that raised serious safety and hygiene concerns. At the scene, they began gathering information from family members. >> Go ahead and open the door. >> He can't he can't get up. I hear her back here. >> Thank you. >> Hey, babe. Mr. Parsons, you on the couch. Okay, there you are. So, we got EMA out here. They're going to check on the kids. We're also going to get some information. See if we can get APS as another form of assistance. I don't know if EMA wants to come out or wants us to walk them out, but so EMA is going to evaluate them. We'll get all your information for APS and then I guess your wife. Where's she at? >> She's back there. >> Hey, um EMA is here to evaluate them. And then if y'all want to come out here too, we have two other officers that are going to talk and try to get APS. So, we need everybody's information for APS cuz they give resources for adult protective services such as like your husband's help. >> Come here, Brandy. Tommy, we're making a huge impact on the >> Yeah, we are. >> Imm. >> Come here, Brandy. Michael the sweet baby. >> Let Michael be, please. >> Okay. Well, if you'll come out here cuz EMA is going to need your kids names and whatever. Is that hers? These are hers. Get the >> She lives here. >> My mother-in-law. She stays with us cuz I can take care of I don't have years. >> Yes, you are. Man, you been here for almost two years. >> Mr. Parson, what's your first name? >> Alan N. >> I need my ID and stuff, baby. >> I I can write it down. You know, your kids day the birth and all that. >> Yeah. >> Do you have your ID? >> Yes. >> Outside officers discussed and assessed the extent of possible legal violations. >> Just whatever y'all want to do. Whoever y'all are talking to or interviewing or whatever y'all want to do. >> I'm trying to hold this up here. Who are y'all? That's why here to talk to everybody and interview. Now the mom for sure because she's able-bodied. But I wanted y'all to see it yourself too cuz she's the mother-in-law. >> Mhm. >> And and able-bodied. That's the mom. That's the dad. You see his >> keep the other. >> And then there's one that's a felony. It could be two children >> or the other two. There's one for exploitation of a disabled. I don't know if it's disabled persons or adult. I'd have to look it up. The children's health was also affected by the unsafe living conditions, >> but her feet are have been like that. And that's something the doctors actually been looking at. >> She um wants her to have therapy and I have that to get that set up. >> Hey, you need to be checked out. >> That whole shelf right there is her medicine. >> She has seizure medicine. Yeah, I seen she had a seizure the fifth a sorry that's bleach bleach or feces I smell. >> No the store >> Oh no I know I smell that but there's another smell. >> I got rid of it. >> Do you see what I mean? >> I get some stuff >> clean and they let her. >> It's just two >> like this across. >> Which one? Which car stays in there? >> Which one was her? >> The only girl. The 10-year-old. Yeah. She was in here. >> You got a picture of her in there? >> No. When I walked in, they were um >> see you got no body camera. >> No, cuz it was on the charger and I as soon as I came in this morning, I was called a call to call. Now defax. I think Miss Jones took a picture of her. She was standing on the pile and I think Miss Jones snapped a picture real quick. >> What's that smell other than the Did you spray something or >> I know >> for you cardiac and you have diabetes? >> Yeah. Well, the two me and her always call me. >> Yeah. I had to look up the address and make sure we were going to the right place and I seen that the call I seen that she had just had a seizure. >> Well, I seen she was unresponsive. >> Was pretty scary. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. We had a 18-year-old that just moved out. >> Mhm. >> Oh, that was the eldest. >> Yeah. >> Okay. I thought so. I was four. There used to be four of them. >> So, >> the eldest is the one that trash. >> Where's the the two boys sleep at? >> It's an office. >> Okay. We have to wear >> you wear diapers, buddy. >> Nope. Big boy. All right. >> She She's the only one. >> The only one in diapers. >> I know this is in the safe, but I'm going to put it up under there. >> I'm going to put it here. >> They can get here. >> I'm going to put it up here. You're right. >> The deeper they looked, the more issues surfaced, revealing concerning patterns in how the adults manage daily life. >> Is there another kid? >> He's just passing out. >> Yeah. Where's he at? He is He's in my mom's room. >> Oh, yeah. He's on. You could He was in the bed. Do you mind if he walks right back here? >> They just have to look like they looked at him. >> Hey, baby. Wake up. >> Hey, boo. >> They got to check you out. Okay. You're a hard sleeper. They got to check you out. He shakes. >> I don't know why. >> I think he might be autistic, too. >> They do that. He was like that earlier. He just shakes. See? >> Does he feel cold on his skin? >> He shakes like that with his autism. Okay. You say he's soaking wet? >> Yeah, he pees. He pees in his in the bed. Like when he's sleeping, he'll pee because he wasn't wet when I brought him back here. >> It's okay, baby. >> He He don't wear no diaper or nothing. >> He does, but he didn't put one on him. I didn't put one on him this morning because he, you know, we had just gotten up and he had just gotten up, but then he went back to sleep. >> I mean, he got this hill before. >> Yeah, I know. And his doctor Yeah. I'm trying to get that room cleaned up. This is why I've got all those bags and stuff in there. I'm getting it done. >> You can keep them all. >> I have been. Yes. >> That ain't that smart. >> Oh, it's not. And I'm trying to get it clear. >> That's why I worry about her cuz she's been eating and breathing it in. >> Don't take it personal. She don't know. She >> um we changed that around because when Chloe was or when her sister was in here, she didn't want Chloe to come in there and when Chloe was out of her room. Yeah, we did that. Yeah. Um and we weren't trying to, you know, keep her locked in there. We don't even lock that door now. She's just not in there now. That trash was wall to wall. There was no space to walk in when I came the first time, but she was in that tent. We had her in the tent. The case of the 10-year-old girl was especially thoughtprovoking. >> The police actually >> Come here, baby. Come this way. >> No, you're fine. You're okay. Oh, this was trash. And she was when I walked in, she was pulling her out of the tent to put her clothes on. >> Yeah, I said she don't know. She She wipes her everywhere and she spit. She don't know. >> Bless her heart. But I do have a spit. >> I don't have a TV >> just in case. That's why I'm worried about her. >> Walk that way, buddy. >> Maybe getting ready cuz she's been eating it. Breathing this in. Last time she clean up the door, >> so I took her to the hospital to don't >> The grandmother's room was tidy, but the children's space raised concerns about the family's supervision and living conditions. >> That old lady's room is immaculate. How do you as an adult let other children live like that? You can at least try. >> She's being able. >> Yeah, her room is clean. The room with the little boy sleep. Her room is nice. >> I'm calling you back. Huh? >> They say anything. >> She is walking in the car now to get that order. So I can go ahead and take them to if y'all just stand by for her to at least say she's got it in her hand. >> She's coming over. >> Yeah. If you want to take some defects, you have to sit with her, too. >> Unless they can take her from the hospital and ride in with her to >> She going to jail. They can't. >> Yeah. Sorry. There's like four people talking. >> It's the same. >> But she's walking in there now. >> We all going to >> I just I just called her. >> What she said? >> She said she's walking in to get order now. >> Just don't walk in. Oh, >> I'm going to the bathroom. >> Sorry. >> You know, we're not trying to hide nothing. >> Yeah. No, no, no. I'm handicapped. I can't make it to the foot. We use both hands, don't we? >> Yeah, I understand. >> My anatomy is not the same as normal. >> Mine neither after kids. >> I mean, I've got >> I know. I'm just being silly. But for a woman, it never goes back the same. >> Yeah, I understand that. My mom, she had to have a hyctomy because of all of us. I forgot we do got that other adult, but she I think she could take care of herself. The other one with the ID in the back, she looks biracial. >> She's autistic kid. >> Yeah. How old is she? She's She's a kid. >> I think she's that mom. >> She had ID. >> Takes care of her. >> She's 30. I'm 89. She can take care of herself. They just dress her like a child. >> The condition of the disabled father also couldn't be ignored. Officers had to balance legal procedures with efforts to help improve the family's living conditions. I'll go talk to the mother-in-law about APS. Okay. >> I see. >> Adult protective services. That'll be for you and for her. Can you step outside? They're going to talk to you. She's 30. >> She's 31. >> 31. Okay. >> Yes. >> If you'll step outside with them. >> Hey. Hey, babe. Yeah. APS for them. All right. So, I'm going to get APS out here for her. I'm going to go ahead and tell you what's going on. The two able-bodied people are going to go to jail. The only reason you are not is a little sympathy. I feel that maybe you didn't realize how bad your daughter had gotten. I'm going to get APS out here to help you. I'm going to get APS out here to help her. But 10 years, this is the worst I've ever seen. Y'all need help, but somebody has to be responsible. Okay. >> It'll be to the children. Um and they'll >> they'll have a hearing. No. >> Yeah. >> So, >> listen, you're not This is how it works. Defects is going to get them until you get this clean. Is there somebody that you can call? I've got a brother-in-law and her brother-in-law and Joe, my my brother-in-law Joey, they can take the kids even. They got they got a nice decent place. It's not the biggest. It's a single wife. >> Okay. >> But their kids are pretty much they live with who can handle her. >> Her sister can. Her sister is a trained. >> See, I'm I'm not trying. >> Her sister's a trained caretaker. >> I'm not trying to be mean, but I'm a mom. Somebody has to step in. When I say you can't walk to that room, she could in that room. She was laying in maggots, flies, roaches, and feces. That's what she was sleeping in. You understand? >> And they just they keep me in the dark because I can't go. I can't get up and move. >> The way that the way >> I basically just come from the bed >> to here into the shower. I can't I haven't been in that kitchen in a long time. I've never been back there at all. Not past that threshold. I've always expected my mother-in-law and my daughter. And that's why I'm holding them accountable because her mother-in-law is right across the hall from her sleeping in. And I'm not talking about a little bit of fe that she smeared. This is a whole long stretch of that she's laying in. Okay? I don't know how much longer she would have. She's breathing all that in every day. When DeFast gets out here, if they're cool with a family member, I'll get numbers from you. And if a family member is going to take them, great. That's even better for them. We're not trying to be difficult. And then we'll get APS out here to help you. They'll start sending hopefully nursing care, CNA, something like that out here. >> I want to call my wife with >> I'll get your number so she can call you and everything else. >> You depend on her to take care of >> that's calling APS today. But something's got to give I >> that's I'm getting APS out here, but maybe she needs some help. But at the same time, you can't lock your child in that room with all that. When I went in there, that's where she was laying. That's where your daughter was sleeping. So that's the issue. The law not only enforces but also protects children and people with disabilities, which is why APS and CPS were involved in the process concerning the father. >> I spent almost $3,000 the last place we looked at for something similar and she promised me that it would never happen again. >> Well, that's why I said I'm not not trying to be difficult, but I'm a mandated reporter and I'm a mom and I got to get them somewhere safe and clean and healthy cuz the last thing I want to do is leave and she that room. >> Yeah, but it's got to be clean and take her. You say your brother can clean it? >> Well, I got brother-in-law and sister and they're gonna lose it. >> As long as they get it clean, that's going to be defects is only concern. >> How long is a I mean, how long could she be in jail for? >> Today is Wednesday, but they have a hear. She should have a hearing Friday. She should have a blind hearing Friday. They have it Wednesday, Monday, Wednesday. >> Nobody leaves her from jail until she >> she has a blind a blind hearing. >> But they can put her in jail right after the hearing. >> No, somebody pays her bond. off the SSI, SSDI. That's all we survive. That's it. I'm begging. Please don't take it. Give them a warning. They're They're willing to They're going to clean it, >> man. There's no way I can give a warning for that. >> I got nobody else. I got nobody to take care. >> I'm calling APS out here to get you some help and start that up. And And she may need help taking care of all of y'all. >> She does, but she's she doesn't deserve to go to jail with this. She's been trying and advocating and asking for help from family members. We've been screaming and asking for help from everybody. And the one person that was helping us, she took off. My daughter, she took off to go move in with her sister, but she had every right to. >> You Yeah, cuz she's not responsible for y'all. Y'all are the parent. She can't raise y'all. >> Yeah. >> And that's why I'm getting APS involved. And then they'll send somebody out here to help you and help her back here. That's still a help. She's 10. She can't fend for herself. >> She's looking for y'all to take care of her. Just like you look for your wife to take care of you, somebody has to take care of her. And nobody is. And that's just being honest. She's left in that room to eat and sleep in it and be covered in. So >> believe me, I'm pissed. I'm mad. I just don't know what I love to This is devastating. >> Yeah, I understand. Well, this is the route we're going to take cuz somebody has to be accountable. There's two able-bodied women in this room. I don't mean no before I take care of my husband. I'm going take care of my child. They're going to be held accountable. We're going to get APS out here to help you. defax will be out here and if they're cool with you calling your family so that the kids are somewhere familiar, I'm cool with that, too. >> See if I can get my uncle. >> Okay. >> Drive in here and stay with me. >> Okay. >> My uncle James. >> Okay, you can start. That's your phone. >> That's not mine. Can she at least come in here and give me my stuff and where you take her? >> Yeah. Where's your phone? >> It's all in in there. It's in the bedroom somewhere. I got a I got a a meter for my diabetes that's back there. >> Okay. I mean, at least I say bye to her, please. >> Thank you. >> Is this the only firearm that you have? >> That's the only firearm. Yeah. >> Further procedures were carried out and the two adults, the grandmother and the mother had to face their legal responsibilities. >> It's on his chair. >> And what about his phone? >> His phone is on his chair, too. >> And my phone is sitting in front of him. >> Does he have the passcode to it? >> Do what? >> The passcode. Does he have the passcode to it? my phone. >> Yeah. And she said you can call whoever you need to. She said the same thing as you. She's cool with family getting here. So that'll be up to Dax. And I'm about to make a report with APS so I can get them out there to look after y'all. >> How is she uming him? >> The entire house is in disarray. He can't take care of himself. So she's supposed to take care of him. The worst part was her children. So that's why she's being charged for that. But we went to see if we could get him some services. Yeah. >> In disarray. >> And there's another nonverbal autistic adult here as well. She's her mother also lives here. That's his mother-in-law, but she's going to jail also. We may need services for the other non-verbal autistic adult. Miss Jones, I'm on the phone with APS. I can call her in just a minute. Or if Lyn can call her. >> All right. We'll let you know. >> Just see if we're going to take her. >> What's going to happen? So the defax person will ride to the hospital with the girl. >> She will. Or either family. I told him to start calling the family. Miss Jones don't like that family takes some then we can at least we'll have them here. >> Are there any safety concerns like animals, dogs? We can send it to you. >> Or a fire investigator. There was a dog in the house. So, yeah. Just >> No. You got family coming? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> How long? >> They want to know how long is before you guys get here. >> We're just leaving. >> Oh, that ain't far. Okay. And I'm on the phone with APS for you and for her. >> The mother and grandmother were charged with three counts of cruelty to children, a first-degree felony. Under Georgia law, each could face a sentence ranging from 5 to 20 years in prison. Every child deserves to live in a safe environment with proper care and education. This calls on both families and society to take active responsibility in protecting their rights. From an unhygienic environment that put three children at risk, Georgia once again drew attention when a young boy had to call 911 to protect himself. >> She was just trying to get out. >> Y'all didn't want her to go out there cuz we don't want her to get in trouble. On March 25th, 2025, Athens clar county officers responded to a residence after the boy's mother returned home upset following an argument at a social event. Having experienced similar situations before, the boy made the responsible decision to call 911 to keep everyone safe and prevent further conflict. How you doing there? >> We got a call over here. What's going on? >> We had argument neighborhood honey. I thought it was you one of them. I got to get them. >> You mind if I come in? Talk. >> No, cuz you can talk to me outside. >> Who else is in here? >> Nobody. Anyway, what's up? >> There's somebody else in there. I heard them. >> My children. Anyway, ain't nobody there. You can ask what going on. >> No, I need to check on your children. >> I showed you. >> You didn't? >> Yes, I did. >> I need to check on your children. >> No, you don't. >> Yes, I do. >> That ain't how you asked. You didn't come say your children are in the um what you call? >> I'm not asking. I'm telling you. I'm going to go check on your children. >> You can. I can bring them right on now. >> Step aside, please. >> No. >> How about you sit? Have a seat in the chair. >> Step aside. >> Just have a seat in the chair. >> Why you pushing me? >> I'm not pushing you. I'm moving you out. >> Why you pushing me? >> Move aside, please. I'm going to check. >> Why you do it though? Why you pushing me? >> What's your name, man? >> What the hell? >> Hey, who else is in here? >> My children. >> What's your name, man? >> Who? My boy. >> What's going on? Who's your boyfriend? What? >> Where? >> Won't you have a seat? Won't you sit down? >> No. That ain't how you do it. >> Will you sit down, please? >> Would I put you in your house? >> No, cuz you're not coming to my house. >> I would never. But you you should not come in my house. Then call. >> So, uh uh-uh. You're not going in there. Stop. >> A nearby neighbor began recounting what had happened. >> What's up, man? >> What's up, man? >> We got a call over here tonight. What's going on? some neighbors, not neighbors, not the next door neighbor, but it was um a couple houses down and they wanted to jump on her. >> Okay. >> And um she was very angry cuz she was she was upset and angry cuz they want to jump on her. She was like, "Well, they trying to jump on me. Can y'all help me?" And I said, "We ain't going to go outside and fight no folk for what? We ain't got to go fight them folks. We can call the police on them." >> Okay. >> But we didn't call the police on them. And and she was so very upset. She came in the house yelling and screaming. >> Okay. Can y'all come downstairs with me? What's your name, man? >> My name? >> Yeah. What's your birthday? >> Outside, the mother remained uncooperative even after realizing the seriousness of the situation. >> Sit down. Sit down in the chair. >> Excuse me. >> Sit down. Stay right there. Do not move. >> Don't grab me. >> All right. What's your name? >> What's your name? >> Dustin. Dustin. >> Dustin. >> Dustin. Yes. What's your name? Think I heard about you. >> I never heard about you. Your birthday to know about. >> I done heard about you. I am. >> So, what's going on? You talked about You said some neighbor You said some neighbor drama. >> You said some neighbor drama. >> Sir, why not? >> Cuz I don't talk to you. >> Why are you so difficult? >> Cuz you being mean. >> That was not me. >> Push me. >> Yeah, cuz I needed you to sit down and you weren't listening. >> Then how you tell nobody sit down? >> Well, I asked you very nicely. >> Put your hands on me. >> Well, if I ask you and then I tell you and then you don't do it, then I'm going to make >> I don't You ain't going to make me do >> what? Uhuh. Don't you move. >> All right, then. Nobody >> because your is in authority. >> Yeah. >> And your jeopardy ain't either. >> You're very smart. You know what's going on. >> I know. And you know what going on? >> Yeah. >> I ain't going nowhere. And what's up? Nothing. You talking about >> inside the children started speaking out about their mother's behavior, revealing the psychological impact of the adults actions. >> Remind she start acting crazy. >> Yeah. I won't tell her. What? What's going on? I guess you know somebody cross the street and then I guess they were trying to jump her and then she came in here yelling and stuff and they started tearing up the house. >> She started tearing up the house. >> Yeah. She was trying to get out the house and we was locking the door and she kept on fighting us and she was funny talking. >> Did she ever was she trying to y'all? >> My children love me. >> I'm glad. >> Exactly. >> They should. They're supposed to. >> Do you have children? >> Nope. But I love >> could make >> but I love my parents too. >> So >> I love my parents. >> Me too. Good. >> And I got two. >> Do you love your parent? Do you love your parents? >> Do they love me? >> I don't know. >> I don't know either. >> I would hope so. >> I hope so, too. >> I bet they do. Or they don't. >> But they don't. >> What makes you say that? >> I said something. I feel the energy in the >> I can feel the energy of the vibe of y'all spirit. They don't love you. They just hate you. >> No, she was just trying to get out. >> Y'all didn't want her to go out there. >> No, >> cuz we don't want her to get in trouble. >> Y'all going to get all information that I ain't going with her. And if I do, I'm like, "H, let's go." >> Sounds good to me. >> Y'all come over. Me and my children and my boyfriend have disagreement and argument. No. >> Y'all know who she was fighting with out there. >> I was We was in the hospital. We heard through the door. >> Okay. >> Y'all saying I'm dumb as put your hands on me no more. Don't grab my arm. >> If you do what we ask, >> I said don't grab my arm. >> If you do what we ask you to do. >> I said, >> "Are you the dad?" No. I'm not now one of they parents. I'm not now one of their parents. I was over here trying to diffuse the situation and I couldn't diffuse it. >> I did. >> I did, but I was trying to go back in. You grabbing on me >> cuz you're not going back in. >> It's my house. >> I don't care. >> I don't give a either. >> Okay. >> Don't put your mother hands on me. >> All right. If you stay right there, I won't be. >> Several more statements were taken, but the officer's main concern remained ensuring the children's safety. >> Okay. Well, you know, um, >> we got a call about some domestic and I could when I pulled up, I could hear yelling and screaming in here. >> She was yelling and that's why I'm in here. >> I tried my best to diffuse the situation. They tried their best, too. The um cuz she want to go fight them folks. And I said, "Look, if you go out there and fight them, you going to get locked up. If you go out there and fight them, and they might get going to get locked up, too." >> Did she break the TV? >> I think it fell. >> Was it fail? >> I don't know what happened to the TV. All I know it was screaming, yelling, and I stayed upstairs. >> We on that level. >> Thank you for getting your hands on me. >> Forgetting those right away. >> Yeah. Don't put your hands on me. He put hands on me. >> You know her name? No, I don't. >> He put hands on me. He grabbed me and snatched me. >> What? What was going on today? >> First of all, they didn't ask. They just make they force me into my house. >> Who is um >> him and the other man in my house? I came out, they grabbed me and pull me so I was like, "Oh, no. You're not going back in." Oh, okay. So, first of all, you didn't even ask me what going on. You just told me what was going on. >> They was the one who um trying to stop her from going outside and getting into altercation with the um other people on the last building down there. >> Okay. cuz some man had them touched her the wrong way and she was very upset and they all the man the the man and woman tried to jump on her and she came and told us and I like love we I'm not going to go over there and fight for you folks for you or with you but I will um try my best to calm you down though and they will too and they did and I did and she didn't like that she was very upset and she was angry. >> All right, I'm going to go talk to her. >> And you made your way on in my house and I tried to walk back in. said, "No, you're not." And snatched me by the arm. "Yes, I am cuz this my house my arm wrest your house. Don't matter what going on. You should have asked and you should have hand the devil." But you didn't. You didn't ask. >> So, what is uh what is going on? >> Nothing going on. Me and my friend had came from a friend house and got we got into an argument, me and my boyfriend, and then my troop was in the house and they were like, "No, mama, don't go back outside. You don't got to be have no argument." This and that. He never got to understand or he just burst on in my house. >> I got you. cuz they got authority. Listen, big man being mean. >> However, the mother made the situation more complicated by responding emotionally and expressing concern about her privacy. >> But here, I'm going to explain to you why I went >> me through my house. >> I'm going to explain it to you. >> But you don't do that. >> Will you let me talk? >> Yes, sir. >> We got a call about a fight. >> And no, no fight. >> Well, people describe fights in a lot of different ways. >> Okay. And just >> when I when I walk up and I hear yelling and screaming and I can hear children inside your house. >> It doesn't matter. >> Yes, it does. >> You push me to the side. You >> I'm going to go check on the welfare of your children. >> Nothing wrong with them. >> How do I know that? >> Cuz you are not called from here. It doesn't matter. Yes, it do. >> That has nothing to do with this. >> Yes, you do. It's a legal law that you have to have authorization to have. It's called legal authority. I don't give a but you don't me out the way to go brush in my house. >> I'm going to do it to make sure everybody in the apartment is okay. >> You don't post it. >> Okay. All right. Let me talk to you real quick. >> Yeah. Talk to who you want to. >> Your uh boyfriend. Does he also live? >> No, he's a visitor. >> He's a visitor. >> Yeah, we have disagreement with somebody up the street. I don't care if you didn't find us on no argument. No disagreement down there cuz the argument shut though. Besides, if we didn't have no agreement down there where the probably walk up on me or anything, you don't have me on nothing. Don't walk up me walking out and you me out the way and running my house. You can't do that. I don't give who you is. Everybody gone. You don't see nobody. No stand up, no nothing, no, no people, no person. You only see me coming outside, sitting back on the porch and play my music cuz I can sit on my porch anytime I want to. This is my house. I sit on por to 5:00 in the morning if I want to. Officers discussed how to follow legal procedures while still ensuring the boy's safety. >> And her boyfriend's up there in the bedroom. >> That's this guy. >> Yeah. So, we make sure it's him. >> I've dealt with her before. >> Have you? >> Yeah. They used to see Remember that guy that was over at that building over there, the one that me and Tyler responded to and he was saying some weird. You're like, "We're we're not doing this anymore." >> Yeah. Yeah. That's a violation of family violence order. >> Yep. The investigation continued as they confirmed the identities of everyone in the home, which revealed the legal status of the mother's boyfriend. >> How's it going? Remember me? >> Remember me? >> Do you remember me? >> I do remember you. >> How? >> I've been out with you a couple times. >> And did you lock me up? >> No, I didn't. I didn't lock you up. >> We always have great conversation. >> That's right. I think last time last time I was here was >> I want to talk to you if you want to talk to me. >> Absolutely. Is that okay? >> Yes, sir. >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. What's going on? A neighbor had disagreement and I left. Me and my children and my people in the house had disagreements. They like, "No, mama, don't go back outside. We need you to stay in the house." It was a disagreement about me staying in the house and me like, "No, no, no." Cuz I didn't want to. >> Who's Who's the neighbor that you were having a disagreement? >> Nobody. >> Okay, that's okay. Is that all that was going on? Just uh >> Okay. >> But I'm tired of people. >> You said you're not at all. >> No. Is there on your arm? >> No, my mama did that. >> Oh, it's an older scar. I see. Okay. >> My mama did that. >> Just a verbal disagreement. >> That That man had pushed me out the house, made me stand outside my house, push that man, the one that you talked to before that man walked away. >> Oh, my lieutenant over there. >> No. Who he is? >> Okay. What? From what he told me, he just he needed to check on the kids. That's that's all I knew. >> They're going to be serious. He need to check on your own kids. >> No. The job. >> Yes, he do. >> Yeah. Come on. >> Sucking another man anyways. >> Anyways, >> that's my opinion. I can have my opinion like y'all can have your >> Of course. Of course. >> Right. I said what I said. She sucking another man. >> Like that. >> Well, leave me alone then. I'll tell you what really going to. I can feel energy. I feel like you a great man. I feel like he a great man. I feel that. >> He is a great guy. >> Yeah, I know. I can feel energy. Don't I can say what I want just like y'all can. >> Of course. >> I ain't doing nothing. Okay. >> Yes, sir. >> Yeah, I didn't I didn't say you did. I just wanted to do >> you talking about do I remember you might remember me. >> I do remember you. Last time I was out here was for your son that uh stomped somebody's windshield in. Remember that >> one of my best friends. >> Yeah, that was an unfortunate situation. >> And the other one too. Um I don't know your name but I like him too. I like you. I like it y'all. >> Y'all cool. Y'all understandable. Y'all relatable people that can understand or hear you out try to put you in. I don't care who they what they sergeant rank or whatever is. I ain't in no rank. I'm in the motherhood. >> Well, when >> I'm a mama. I've been a mama since I was 16. >> Yeah. >> Have you? >> No. >> When your baby were born? >> My baby was born last year. >> How old were you? >> I was 28. >> I'm 30. Next. >> You can't tell me how to be no mama. Can't tell me how to be no person. Can't tell me how to be no relatable person. And And not have no mama and daddy. >> Yeah. >> I only had my granddad. So, >> how many kids you got? >> Two. My son. and my son and my daughter fa be my son going to be 15. My daughter f to be 11. They're both in the mama. >> They're both in the house. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> And they in there. You like questioning my house. >> Okay. Is it okay if I talk to him? >> Um yeah. I like you. >> You like me? Okay. I appreciate that. >> Ask them. He already question. Hold on. They need two two interrogation. >> Two what? >> And Garrett one. Interrogation. >> No, I'm not interrogating anybody. >> What are you asking of me? Well, just >> I be in there. >> Sure. >> All right, let go. I'm locking you. >> Come on, sis. I'm locking you. >> Come on, sis. >> Police then entered the house. >> How are y'all doing? Little late tonight, isn't it? You know what y'all doing up till late? What was going on? What's going on? >> Y doing up so late. Hey, somebody trying to fight. >> Does that happen a lot? >> No. >> No. >> Like we beat that up though. Okay. >> I told you I'm let you next to my note. >> Was there Was there anybody else in my house? >> Well, just just a three. >> No. >> Well, who else is in here? >> What you mean? >> Is there anybody else inside right now or is it just you three? >> Yeah, >> just you three. >> No. What yall trying to get at? Cuz I asked you. You said you want to talk about y'all need. Can y'all leave? Kenneth, >> he already know. >> Where's he at? Don't be trying to do that. Where? He go downstairs cuz he ain't got nothing to do with what y'all got for y'all doing. Y'all being >> see me. >> Hey, little man in the middle. >> Tension rose as officers proceeded with the required legal steps. >> Hey, how's it going, buddy? Right. >> Hold on. Wait. >> Hold on. Hold on. Tell me what I did wrong. I'm not resisting. >> Hold on. Hold on. Hold on. Hold on. Y'all being lame. Y'all lying. >> I'll fix it. I'll fix it. >> Get the wrong sir. >> Listen right now. >> Right now. I ain't put my hands on you. I think you keep the fix. Okay. >> No. He just double lock. >> All right. Let me just double lock real quick. Okay. >> Get out of my house. I'm holding it for you. Can you please get the out of my house? >> Let me just stay inside. That lame. Y'all lame. What y'all locking him up for? >> Let's step over here. >> What y'all locking him up for? >> He's got TPOP >> for what? >> You have a protection order. Like he's not supposed to be around you. >> Who? >> Him. He's not supposed to be around. >> Y'all lying out of my vein. >> All right, I understand. >> Okay. TP. >> Bye. >> Got you. Get out of my face. Come on. While officers were ensuring the children's safety, the situation became more complex due to emotional tensions within the family, underscoring the need for balance and care when children are involved. >> Stop. >> No. I'm going down here too. Love, you okay? I don't let your ugly out. Love, you okay? I'm talking to him. I ain't going no past you, honey. Get out of my face. Love. Kenny, y'all lame. He just got J. >> Do me a favor. Put your arm. Put your stomach. I can't put my arms on. >> No. No. Your stomach. I'm sorry. Right there. All right. You got anything in your pockets at all? It's going to everything. Stick me >> a vape and tobacco. >> Okay. Right. >> Can I go talk to him? No, not right now. >> That's our game. >> Not right now. >> Y I ain't even over there. >> And I know your pants up. Okay. >> I know it's a TP um TPO. Look, sir. Look >> Hold on. Hold on. >> Love you. Okay. All right. That you going to have to [Music] >> You got any shoes in? You got any shoes in the house or anything? >> Yeah, they do. He go before I leave. >> Sit in the car for me. Okay. >> I ain't nothing wrong, though. Look, look. Listen. Chill. >> It's gonna be okay. Just sit in the car and I'll talk to you. >> No, it ain't the car. Okay. >> You be going back first. >> You got to pray, mother. >> When you love somebody, you'll be around him, too. >> Y'all ain't cleaning. >> Look, they got three things. >> I ain't doing nothing. I love him. >> You love me. >> Go back to your apartment. >> They going to get his stuff. >> You don't need to stand out here doing this. >> Y'all not going to say nothing else. My children brain stuff. >> Go back over there. Stay on the sidewalk. Yes. >> All right. I will. >> Thank you. >> I don't like you, Mr. Blake. Whatever. >> That's a violation of a TPO and I have to take you in for that specific reason. You're not supposed to have any contact with her. >> No, I love and I hate that you check out a good for you. Especially you. I know probation. I know >> 16 central. >> Yeah, too. You really know. You really dumb. That's the damn deal. >> I said what I want. >> It's called freedom of speech. >> The officers also praised the children for calling 911. A responsible action even in a tense and complicated situation. Hey, can you walk over here with me for a second? Can you walk over here for a second? He ain't going nowhere. No, stay right here. My son is 13. >> I just wanted to I wanted to share something with you and just say I know this isn't exactly how y'all probably planned on this happening with him going, but it's because he has a violation through the court. So, if he comes here, he's not supposed to be here. >> You just take just just hit it. >> I just put >> I want to hit it though. It's going to be broken down. It's going to be possible. >> And that's the issue is because I think they've had problems in the past, right? So that's why this is happening. But I want to thank you for calling us to begin with to try to hopefully make that make sure something else doesn't happen that's worse. You know what I'm saying? I know it's stressful. I know it's not fun, but ultimately y'all do the right thing. Okay. You got any questions for me? Okay. I hope your I hope your morning gets better. Okay. As the mother tried to make things more difficult, the police managed both to keep the situation under control and to comfort the children, ensuring their safety and minimizing conflict. >> I know we got a tpo, sir. I ain't did nothing wrong. I want the um peacemaker out of everybody. I know we got a t >> over there. What you going to get me on? >> Hey, I just told your sister uh I assume that's your sister. Yeah, >> I understand what happened tonight's not the way y'all wanted it to go down. There's a reason the court has that order out because they've had issues in the past, right? Yeah. So, I just told your sister, I said, "Hey, like y'all did the right thing no matter what." Cuz I don't want something worse to come of this. You know what I'm saying? I know it's not how you planned on it going, but unfortunately he's not supposed to be here because of that court order that a judge gave out. So, you have any questions for me? >> No. >> I'm sorry y'all going through this, but I hope y'all get some rest. Okay. >> All right. Dry mean you do AB? I said, "I love you." >> Yeah. What is it? Just uh just >> I said I love you. >> I need you to step away real quick. He's about to pull off. >> I love him though. >> I got you. >> Love. Love. You mad at me. I know you. >> Uh Evans. >> Love. Why you trying to block him? >> I'm trying to talk him off. Uh what's the ABR? TBL violation. >> Is that under state or >> Yeah, you do. >> State or is it uh >> should state >> state? I got you. Appreciate it. All right. >> Love. >> Um he's about to pull off so I just need to step alert real quick. Stop pushing me. >> I got used by fold. I don't want you. >> Well, just tell me. Don't push me. Well, don't do that. >> Put your hands on me. Stop me. Just ask me. I do it. Put your hands on me. [ __ ] Put your hands on me. You ask me. Y'all y'all got What's your name? I need to write all y'all name down. Yep. Right. Right. Hey girl, my name is about >> I need your name. >> There's everybody's name and badge number that was on scene. Would you like to make a formal complaint about anything right now? >> Which one are you? >> Tilly. >> Tilly. Okay. Which one is him? >> Blair. Is there anything you'd like to tell us right now that you'd like to complain about that we Thank you. You have a You have a good night. Okay. >> Okay. What y'all do? Is it What is your name? What's your name? >> Uh, is it not on the paper? >> What is your name? >> Croardi. >> You're the last one. >> Yes. [ __ ] my >> got you. >> You know my job. You know, I can't I can't just ignore it. Especially when I know that you're in there. I could get Does she don't like that when when things happen go the wrong way? >> H like that. Are you in here dating or are you >> Mhm. >> The mother's boyfriend was charged with battery and cruelty to children. Under Georgia law, he could face 2 to 5 years in prison and a fine of up to $7,000. Children, no matter how young, should be taught to recognize situations and take action to protect themselves and their loved ones. Lessons that help them grow stronger as they navigate their path to adulthood. After a series of child cases, officers were once again faced with a new situation. A 4-month-old baby inside a car along with potential risks and looming legal consequences. >> Why do you have a on your diaper bag? >> That shouldn't have happened. >> On June 27th, 2023, officers received a call about a suspicious vehicle parked near a residence claiming to have engine trouble. They quickly responded. The incident might have ended there if the driver hadn't been found holding a suspicious item with a four-month-old baby inside the car. A crucial factor that shaped the officer's next decisions. >> Hello. >> Hey. >> Hi. You guys stay here? >> No. My car is just running hot, so I probably should let it cool off. >> Okay. >> The residents that live here are calling about y'all. >> I'm sorry. I can move, but I just let my car fall off. >> Okay. You guys got IDs on you? >> Uh, I don't, sir. That's my wallet. >> Okay. What do you have a cut straw on your hand for? >> Cut straw? >> Mhm. >> I just found it, sir. >> Okay. Who's in the back? >> Just Does she have an ID? You got an ID on you? >> Okay. What's your name, my man? >> Ashley. >> And your date of birth? >> 2004. >> What's your name, ma'am? Haley. And your date of birth? >> I can talk my hood. Show you. >> How old is the baby? >> No, you're fine. Ash, step out and talk to me real quick. You can close your door. >> Well, I kind of want to open the bank. >> Okay. Right here. You got anything else on you? >> No, sir. >> Put your hands on the car. You got any on you? >> No, sir. In the vehicle, >> sir. No, sir. >> Why is there a cut straw in your hand? >> It's not my car. >> So, you're just holding a cut straw that's normally used using some sort of in your hand. >> I don't know where you're, sir. Where do you stay at, Ashton? >> What are you doing here? I'm just being >> I'm going to talk to you real quick on you in the vehicle. >> Nothing that you know of. Why is there a cut straw in his hand? >> You know what cut straws are used for? They're they're used for some sort of ingesting some sort of the fact that he has a cut straw in his left hand as soon as I walk up and he tries to hide it when I ask him about it. Kind of suspicious. Yeah. Leads me to believe there's some sort of either on him or in this vehicle. Am I going to find anything in this vehicle? Okay. All right. You can step out for me. Whose baby is that? Is that her baby? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Just lift your shirt up just a little bit for me so I make sure you have nothing in your waistband. No, you're good. Oh, you can step right. >> After asking everyone to step out of the vehicle, officers conducted a search and discovered potential hazards for the infant inside. >> So, you said it's just running hot. >> Step out for me. >> You know, running in this vehicle. The vehicle am I going to find that you know of? No. >> Okay. Is there a reason that Ashton had a cut straw in his hand? Who normally drives this car? You do. >> Yeah, she does. >> Okay. Who normally rides with you? >> My brother sometimes. >> Who uses your There's another cut straw on the floor. That's why I'm asking. There's a red one on the floor. >> Okay. Well, I don't find anything. >> All right. Y'all stand by with this officer. I'm going search the car. Ashton, why do you have aluminum foil on your seat? >> I didn't know it was there, sir. It's not illegal to have aluminum foil. >> Stand by. I'm doing a vehicle, sir. Signal 21 related. [Music] You have a lot of cut straws in here. There's a lot. There's also a pill in our passenger side. >> My brother chews on, but [Music] >> Why is he chewing on burnt straws? I don't understand. No, it's driving. That's all I know. Although the mother denied any involvement with prohibited substances, officers discovered items that prompted concern for the baby's environment and safety. >> Let me talk to you real quick. Why do you have a diaper bag? >> That shouldn't have anything in my diaper bag. >> So, there's in your diaper bag. There's three pieces of burnt aluminum fo inside of one of them at least. There's >> There shouldn't be anything in the diaper. >> Who was it? Who would who would it be if it's not yours? Cuz it's stuck in one of the pockets and then the other two aluminum foles are at the bottom under all the diapers. >> I mean, I don't know. I haven't I don't do I mean I breastfeed my son. I go to the clinic the methodone clinic. There shouldn't be anything in the diaper bag. >> Do you use any? >> No, I don't. I don't. >> Why are people so small? >> I just took earlier today. I go every day. I have to be there. I go >> Okay. Well, >> I mean, if you want to see some of it fell on the ground, but definitely Did you see it? >> Yeah, I see that. >> Like I said, it's in your diaper bag. >> I don't use. So, >> who which one of them used? Ashton. >> Yeah, but I don't want to be the person to to say that though. So, >> you know, you got a one. >> No, I didn't know that I had one. >> That's out of Jackson County. Got a warrant from Jackson County. Who are these people here? We're going to have to call Jackson County first. See if they want you. Okay. It's just a traffic bottle. Did you get a ticket? >> Yeah. >> Did you pay your ticket? >> No. >> What' you get a ticket for? >> We're going to have to check see what they want to do. I'm not going to charge you for that for but I am going to put in the system that you did have your bag. Okay. >> Is there anything on your anything in your bra waistband? No waistband. >> Why would you have on your bag? That's what I'm trying to understand. Ever since >> were they using earlier that you sold? >> No, not some time. >> How long have you been with him? >> Only about 30 minutes. >> Where do you live? >> I live back to Daniel Hill. We're going to go fishing. >> 18 started over pulled over and like he said we probably >> Are y'all coming from Jackson County? >> Yeah. >> What are you What are y'all doing up here? This isn't even on the way to Danville. >> She's just the way that she went. >> Oh, I'm going to talk to her. You want to grab your baby? >> Can I feed him? >> I >> Another individual was also involved, but no one admitted ownership of the items found. >> Why is there in your car? >> Excuse me? >> There's in your car. >> Where? in her diaper bag. She's saying it's not hers. >> It's not mine. It's not mine. I did not know that was in my car. >> Who uses? Don't Don't lie to me. I know there's cut straws everywhere. There's a pill. There's fentanyl. >> A pill? >> It's right there on the seat. I don't know what kind of pill it is, but it's in there. Which one of y'all use? >> I did not know that there was in my car. >> What about all cut straws? I don't believe that your brother chews on them. They're some of them are burnt. Okay. >> Well, he uses the car some week. I usually die. >> Is Ashton your boyfriend? >> Why is he flagged known to use? I said he's flagged in our system known to use. Is there a reason that [Music] >> not long ago? >> Where yall headed to? >> Well, we weren't asked if we were going to go to the movies and stuff, but my car started smoking really bad. I can possibly even show you where the oil burned. >> I believe you. What are y'all doing up here? The movies is down there. >> I was just driving. We're going to go back to Baron. taking care of that baby. >> Whose baby is her baby? >> You can get in the car if you want to feed the baby in the car. You have to have your your boob out. >> After a thorough review, the 19-year-old driver who had prior traffic and DUI violations was held legally accountable. >> A little bit of wax powder is very small amount that cuts drums. >> Yeah, there's Yeah, nobody wants to play. All right, let me talk to Ashton real quick. Where you from, Ash? What's in here? What's right here? What is that? Just your shirt, underwear? >> Uh, maybe. No, I'm not hiding anything, sir. >> All right. You know you got a warrant? >> No, sir. I didn't mind. >> Yeah, it's from Jackson County. Okay. Go ahead and put your hand behind your back. >> For what? For what? >> I don't know. Traffic violation. >> I think it's traffic. >> I mean, I don't know. >> We're calling Jackson County now to see if they want you or not. Okay. >> How old are you? >> 19. >> What traffic got put on probation? >> DUI. >> Oh. I just I just got a DUI. I'm out on bond. >> Well, that's why he just got arrested then he violated probation. >> I didn't know that, sir. My car. I didn't know that. >> How come there's an annex? It was there was on your seat. >> I didn't know that, sir. That's not mine. >> Okay. So, there's you got a bunch of cut straws. You got burnt aluminum foil all in your seat compartment. And you were holding a cut straw in your hand. This >> is a bad time to pick it up, sir. >> Why'd you try to hide it when I asked you about it? >> I didn't try to hide it. >> You put your thumb over it soon as I asked you about it. That's just my reflex. >> Okay, go ahead and get in. I'm still debating if I should charge you for uh the sting the things I found in your vehicle. You know, this is a controlled substance in the state of Georgia. It's a felony. >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. Did you call somebody? >> I haven't yet. >> Call just in case. >> Whoever can just in case. So, she has a one as well. >> Who can take care of your child besides you? >> Is there anybody that can? Who do you live with? >> Okay. Who do you live with? >> I live with a family friend. His name is Dave in Jefferson. We just moved. My grandma sold her house cuz she has cancer. So, we moved down the street from her house. It's 17 Tyler Circle, but it's in the same neighbor. >> So, nobody can feed your child. Nobody can do anything with your child. >> I breastfeed my pig. I've never gave him anything else. So, >> I got you. >> I don't know what to do. >> I'm not going to take her. >> We'll do our best to work with you. I mean, depending every circumstance is different. So there's a special one with that baby there. >> Yeah, I might I might just >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Then I'll do whatever I have to >> 74 central. Y don't mind if you've already sent the hit for the Haley subject just calling Jackson County letting them know that she's got childc care issues. Fouryear-old a 4month old child that's breastfed. I'm not going to be taking her if they want her. >> The two women involved were not held legally responsible, but they received a clear lesson about duty and accountability when it comes to driving. >> Clean your car out. No, not right now, but >> Oh, >> there's this this thing's trash. >> There is trash everywhere. I mean, not trash. There's objects everywhere. Yeah, that's rush. Um, you don't do your car sure does look like somebody in your vehicle uses. Okay, there's cut straws, but aluminum foil, there's a there's and a back. >> I will speak to my brother about all about getting smoked out of this. >> What do I have to do? What do I need to do >> in Jackson County? What do I need to do? >> What you need to do is call Jackson County. Let them know what's going on. Let them know you have a warrant and get that figured out. >> Call my probation officer or >> you probation are you is it a warrant for Are you on probation for that or are >> No, I I mean I had a traffic ticket. I never like I never paid for it. And >> what were you on probation for? That's what I would be on probation for. If I was on probation, it would be for that. >> So, how do you already have a probation officer? >> Just call the courthouse. Let them know you got a warrant. >> Okay. >> Let them know you either want to turn yourself in or get you a new court date. Okay. They'll figure something out for you. >> Yeah. Just call Jackson County Sheriff's Office. Let them know, hey, listen, I got a warrant. I was just advised by Clark County to call you and they should tell you >> and tell them like that I have him and >> Well, yeah, but you're still I mean, they're probably going to want you to come turn yourself in. So, >> Okay. But would they just want me to like maybe I could pop and then go turn myself in and then >> I don't know. That's up to Jackson County. Okay. I'm not sure. However they want want you to handle that? I don't know. >> Okay. >> What's your brother's name? >> Lucas. >> Lucas. Nice name. >> What? >> And you think he's responsible for all these stuff that are in your car? >> I don't know. I have a bunch of people ride with me, but mainly just my boyfriend and my brother or my brother drives. I ride from his brother. >> Whose car? >> My brother. Not a good look for you. >> Yes, sir. I'll go coin that, too. >> I'm going to let you know right now. Any other circumstances, you'd probably be going to jail. All three of you would be going to jail for the possession of possession of the controlled substance for that. Okay? I'll be taking all of you. Claim it. It's in your vehicle. It's accessible to everybody. Everyone will be going. Okay. >> Over something that's not even >> Yeah, exactly. It's in your car. If you're in control of a vehicle, you're responsible for everything in your vehicle and everyone in your vehicle. Okay. car wash. >> Um, we're good. >> Um, I really don't think he >> Where's his phone at? >> He was sitting here. >> He was. Okay. All right. Y'all be safe. Okay. I'm going to give him his phone. >> Can I say bye to him or >> The window's open. If you want to talk to him through the window. >> They're both open. >> Yeah. I'm not faking her, >> bro. What? Holy. It's a walking PC. Yeah. Lucky had that be. All right, we're going to be walking to that door right there. Okay. You ever been to Clark County Jail before? >> Yes, sir. >> All right, it's not bad. >> The male driver was found to have an active warrant and could face 2 to 10 years in prison under Georgia law. Certain items inside a vehicle can result in legal responsibility for the person managing it, even if not directly used. Therefore, it's essential to ensure that any objects linked to illegal activity are removed before borrowing or driving a car, especially when a child is present. from Georgia to Illinois. These cases make it clear that children are always the most affected when adults make unsafe decisions. Even small lapses in supervision or safety can have serious consequences for children. The law exists not only to punish, but also to protect, educate, and create opportunities to improve children's living environments. If you find these legal insights and human stories meaningful, don't forget to like and subscribe. 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