Stop. >> My god. >> Oh my goodness. >> You're ridiculous. >> Not every problem begins with a sudden moment. Some start with a small misstep [music] and quietly grow over time. >> Don't touch me. >> Where will we go? >> Stand right here. I want to go as a bad guy. >> Today's stories are a reminder a child's safety should never follow passing emotions. >> When adults lose their composure, children are often the ones forced to adapt just to get through the moment. >> Where do you guys live at? Do you know >> where we're from or where we live? >> Where are you guys living at now? On August 5th, 2024, Ohio officers approached an area near a football practice after receiving a report about a mother who appeared unsteady while leaving with a young child in a red minivan. Officers arrived and asked the vehicle to stop for a safety check. At first, the mother repeatedly argued, asked many questions, and did not follow basic instructions right away. >> You own. Um, yeah, I'm the owner. I don't have any of their stuff in the car, though. >> Okay, you're suspended. >> Yeah, suspended and expired, right? It shouldn't have been expired. >> Is there any meth cracker or cocaine in the vehicle? >> No. >> For no reason, my narcotic certified K9 would alert to the presence of any one of those things. >> No. Uh, we just at football practition. >> Um, I just live right down this street and we couldn't find Mariah. My phone. Where do you live? >> We live on Studentville Pike Road. We just moved there like two months ago. >> Okay. I'm gonna have you hop out with me. Okay. You don't have any firearms in the vehicle, anything like that. Obviously, you got kids in there. >> Just leave everything. >> My lighter. >> That's a lighter. >> That's a lighter. Yeah. Set everything down in the vehicle for me. Leave everything in the vehicle for me. >> Yeah. I would >> including whatever. We're not lighting a cigarette right now. Just leave everything in the vehicle. Leave everything in the vehicle. >> Okay. I don't understand what >> So, put everything back in the vehicle except you. Everything in your hands, put it in the vehicle and then you step out of the vehicle. >> Okay. >> Including the cops. >> Oh, just just not. >> All right. And then step with my kids in the car. >> Step to the front of my patrol vehicle. >> You're going to search the car with my kids in the car. >> You need to listen to me. >> I just want to know what's going on. >> Stand to the front of my patrol vehicle now. >> I just want to know what's going on. Stand to the front of the patrol vehicle now or you're going to get in a pair of handcuffs. Stand right there right now. >> Listen to me. Stop reaching in the car. Stop reaching in the car. Stop. >> On the ground. >> What are you doing? >> What are you? >> Stop reaching in the car. >> My kids. >> Yeah. >> Where are these guys? >> No. Please just stop in front of my kids. Stop in front of me. Please, you please. Please. >> You're about to get dog bit if you don't quit. >> Please. >> This is your one warning that you're going to get. >> Please put your hands behind your back. >> Let me go. >> We at football. Football. >> We at football. >> What the? >> Keep it up. You're going to get tased. Keep it You're going to get tas kids are screaming and like, are you serious? >> Keep it up. You're going to get tased. >> I don't understand. >> Behind your back. >> They are. I'm not a female. Like, that is ridiculous. >> Yo, I need some representation here. This is ridiculous. >> One in custody, one resistance. Get up, please. >> They are really yo, >> let's go. >> Why are you guys all my kids? Ow. All over my own medicine. The pizza subject. Pizza subject. my own damn medicine. [snorts] >> Get in the car. >> Over my own damn medicine. >> The situation with a mother was brought under control, but the children had not yet calmed down. The sudden incident left them anxious and in tears. >> Perfect. Where will we go? >> Stand right here. Hey, Madison's on it. Who plays football? >> That's me. >> You know Coach Madison? >> Yes. >> He's on his way down. Okay. Okay, guys. She's got no fighting with her. >> I already I don't know if you copied. There's foot. >> Oh, nope. You got extra door? >> I do. Feel like I've searched this car before and it was for the same thing. Improper display. Well, last time it was cruising for the stop. There's a pipe. Wait, no, never mind. There was Justin. Who do you guys live with on Sumo Pike? >> Oh, we live with my two sisters. We're 18 and 17. >> Anybody else live with you guys? >> No. >> Okay. It's okay, guys. Okay. >> Our dad is a cute. >> Okay. >> It's okay. It's okay. >> Okay, sweetie. We're just going to get mommy's help. Okay. Mommy. >> Yeah. We're going to help you guys mom out. All right. Okay. >> It's okay. They're not her mom. >> I thought you would. >> No, you're not going to go in. >> Oh, definitely. You're not going to go. You're going to be okay. >> We need to find the pipe. >> It's got to be somewhere. Check the ground around where we were at. Uh just to get the dope. >> You're going to go home. >> Did you copy some of the traffic? >> Yeah. I appreciate. >> You're good. You're good. >> During the assessment, officers determined that the mother was not in a suitable condition to continue caring for the children at that time. So, they began looking for temporary placement options. This proved difficult because contact information was not readily available in the system. I just knew she dove in what she was going for cuz she just said that. >> Oh yeah. Yeah. [snorts] I don't know what the else she was running trying to grab for. She threw a purse. So check the ground over there. You know, >> I'm not trying to say that would have thrown something. You know what I mean? But I wouldn't want mom get in trouble either. You know what I mean? I got a little spatula that they all have. >> Oh, here we go. >> I hate chicken. >> I'm not trying to like taser or do anything crazy. >> Oh, no. >> It's just like dude fight. I'm really not trying to mom in front of freaking >> She's contacting CPS. She's going to see if they want to call us or if they just want to come out. >> Yeah. What are you doing as far as OVI? She's definitely >> Well, no. I mean, on top of it, does it go with the child endangering? >> Well, I'm looking at >> Yeah. I'm saying I mean she's obviously high as a kite. >> I can I can I can hit her with it and go off of the >> behavior. >> Behavior and >> be careful. more like >> to wait on TV. Um, what's grandma's name? >> Yeah, you guys will get to see your mom here soon. Okay. Can I get some information off you guys? >> I got him in my hand. Like what information like? >> Yeah. Can I just get Can I get your guys' names? You guys just have one big birthday then? >> Yeah. >> That's awesome. >> Where do you guys live at? Do you know >> where we're from or where we live? >> Where are you guys living at now? All right. >> And I'm going to walk over here for a second. Is that okay? Let me shut the >> back. >> What's up, buddy? >> Nothing. >> All right. Thank you guys. Give me a couple minutes. I'll come back with you. Okay. >> Taj, what did you say? Your sister's boyfriend's laughing. What happened? uh she as high as I call you. >> Oh, that's a good sale, too. Yeah. Yeah. >> Um we're trying to get an emergency contact. >> Okay. >> None of the emergency contact on ours. This >> works. >> Yeah. >> So, it's a nightmare. >> Um do you need one of my guys to go out and see if we can get >> It's up to you. Like I said, we're we at least needed to notify children services, but apparently we can't get a hold of anybody. >> Go figure. >> Oh, yeah. We got her all ready for just the resisting and child. So, >> she's >> Oh, yeah. >> She doesn't even bring their kids water to practice. So, >> really? >> Yeah. >> Wow. >> Um, is there anything you want me to do with these guys? >> I don't check with him and see what he wants to do. >> Yeah, we got Baker coming for that. Like I said, biggest thing was waiting on CPS cuz we were seeing if they just wanted to come right here instead of phone call, but let me >> Can I get moving out of there? >> Yeah. You mind? >> Nope. Is it just the one kid? >> Uh, there should be two. Yeah, there's just one. >> Okay. >> Anything else? >> There's hives like actually just regular all the kids info. >> I already got it. >> Trying to get an emergency. Can I get the football gear out of there? I'm not going to take it. There's like literally every compartment ever in this damn thing for whatever reason. Still not as good as the uh Land Rover. No, no, that thing had a hidden compartment. Without hidden compartment, this piss me off. I really wanted to get up. This one. You good if I remove this then? >> Yeah. >> Hey guys, thank you. >> Thank you. If I talk to them and they say there's more football equipment or cheer equipment, can I get it? >> Yeah. Yeah, it doesn't. The car is I mean it's dirty, but there ain't much in it, so I don't I think that's it. >> Okay. >> Yeah. And this was really trying to save face in front of the kids. >> Yeah, >> that's literally how this started was just get out of the vehicle. We're going to do field sobriety. Then we kept grabbing stuff trying to get it out of the vehicle. It's like, look, put it in the car. Get out of the vehicle. I just want to know for my kids you're going to run your dog a hit and I'm not telling you that. Just step in front of my car and then she dove back in the car and I'm like, "Nope, we're not doing that." And I grabbed her and she started pulling. I'm like, "Well, here we go." >> Um, you want statements from my board members like >> Yeah. Yeah. >> If we know who they were. >> Yeah. and then I'll I'll do the A1A on it and just call it a deal. >> As officers conducted a check of the vehicle, the children's grandmother hurried to the scene, comforting both her daughter and the kids. The presence of a familiar family member helped ease the tension. >> All right, ma'am. >> That charge that comes up, that's 10 years old. >> What charge? >> Whatever you Why you guys did all that? >> Okay. Are you living at dinner? >> Okay. Okay. Who all lives there? >> Me and my five kids and my grandson. >> Okay. How old's your grand >> My oldest daughter is 18. >> Okay. What is her name? What's her Is it too? >> No, it's Jordan. >> Jordan. And you said she's 18? >> Yes. >> When's her birthday? >> January 18th, 2006. >> Man, almost all your kids have a birthday close. >> They're really close. >> Okay. >> Is she home right now? >> Is she home right now? >> Yeah. >> Okay. So when we call her, it won't go through. Do you know why? >> They're shut off. But she is home right now. Okay. Give me a couple minutes. I'm going to turn some air on. Okay. >> Yep. Just give us a second. Okay. >> Yep. >> Yep. Grandma can come get >> I'm going to give you an address. I'm going to wait here with you. >> No, you're fine. You're fine. Anybody to make any other phone calls? Ask somebody. This is grandma. >> Okay. >> She wants to know what's going to happen to Sam. >> Uh, she's going to jail tonight for resisting childhood. >> Hold on. She's She's going to jail for >> arrest. You You guys want to know where you're going tonight? >> You guys like your grandma? >> Yeah. >> Grandma's coming. >> All right. >> Yeah. My my my grandma lives down Rogers water. >> So, grandma's going to be here in a little bit and you guys will get to hop in there. Does that sound good? >> All right. You guys have been awesome tonight. All right. Um, >> I'm caving a lot. I paving my toys a lot. >> You play with your toys a lot? >> That's awesome. >> And I only get bath. >> You You only get baths. >> Well, when it is in the shower, >> I get it. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Grandma, I call grandma. She's coming to get the kids. I'm going to walk to the corner to find grandma. My grandma is I googled her 2017 grandma had a record as well. Becky Lucas. I don't know if you want to Google look her up. >> Well, I do. >> But she said she was okay taking the kids. She also said to tell her somebody was going to be at the jail. I have no clue. But I'm not relaying that message, but I just wanted you to know I did find grandma. She's calling. >> I appreciate you guys. >> If I thought I didn't know that was you. I thought it was Jordan and I text known it was you. I would have text you. >> You're good. [snorts] >> That's what I read >> the [laughter] dog stuff. It's all right. Did you find anything in the car? >> I'm going to run him just to get the stat on it. So, it it would literally went in reverse order at this point. I was trying to do field soiety. >> Could I just kid >> and at this point >> I'm just pissed off because she made me do that in front of those kids. >> One more time. What's grandma's name? >> I just have to get her information once she gets here. >> I'm going to deploy him just to do a like a confirm on the >> Grandma's coming to get the kids. CPS has been notified. They're good with everything obviously. We just While officers continued checking the vehicle, the grandmother remained there, reassuring her daughter and the children. Oh, good boys. else. Leave it. >> Nice. Leave it. >> Hi. Are you grandma? >> I'm here. >> Okay. All right. Let me get some information off you real quick. >> They're back in that car. >> No need here. No need here. I got it. >> Where do I >> You'll be all right. >> P down. >> Where is it? Oh, she shouldn't be driving that damn. >> No, she shouldn't have been. >> What's your name, man? What's your date of birth? >> And a good phone number for you. >> Okay, perfect. >> All right. If the kids are back there in that vehicle, children services will probably be getting a hold of you tomorrow morning. Okay. >> Yeah. Can I talk to Sam a minute? >> No, ma'am. I grab the >> We just need the kids get them out of here right now. >> Is she going? >> I know that, but is she going to be able to blend out? >> We don't know. That's got nothing to do with us. We just want to get the kids out of here so we can recover her and everything. >> Sam, calm down. >> Ma'am, can you get the kids out? >> I will get the kids. I want to make sure she's okay. >> All right, we're going to recuff you. You going to give us any issues? >> No, I want to >> Yep. We've got an ambulance coming for you, too. See you guys. >> She just needs to calm down. >> Oh, we got EMS coming. >> Are you kidding me? >> Nope. >> Inside the vehicle, the mother continued showing signs of distress, requiring officers to use firmer guidance measures. When informed about the related violations, she said she would handle everything, which further raised concerns about her condition. Ready? You want to swing your feet out first or you want her out? >> Nope. Just feet. All right, man. Swing your just your feet out. >> Sit down. I slid cuz I'm ready. >> Just your feet. Both feet. Extend them. >> Make sure I can take them out. >> I can take them out. >> Extend both your feet up. >> Uhoh. So, the ambulance is coming and you're going to be going with them or doing whatever they decide. Keep up like now up. I need light. >> We're not even doing anything. Calm down. >> So bad. >> I can imagine you decided to fight the police. What? >> Stop grabbing stuff. You're not getting out of here. >> I'm not trying to eat out so bad. pulling away from your body. Do you have anything in honor about your person? Because if you do and you take that into the Columbian County Jail, that is a felony conveyance charge. If you do, tell me now. And it's just a possession. It's not just >> No, I don't have any drug. I don't >> as of right now that you have >> you are under arrest. You do have the right to remain silent any state against you in court of law. You have the right to have legal representation before, during, and after any question if you wish. You can decide at any time to exercise your rights. Not answer any questions or make any statements. >> What am I arrested for? >> Uh let's see. Felony tampering with evidence. Um resisting driving under suspension. OVI child endangering. Uh expired registration. Improper display of registration. >> Yeah, I'll beat all this. >> Okay. I hope you do. >> Man, I just did this because of themy old charges. Walked away with this. >> Oh, and whenever the lab results come back for the drugs, that's going to be a felony possession. >> It won't be because you text. >> It's what? >> It's not you text. >> You are afraid. >> And you were trying to tamper with that? No. Why? I know because I didn't have it in my in my bottle and I didn't want you to pay. >> Oh, so not appropriately carrying a prescription that you may or may not have. >> Well, regardless, it's not under pictures on my wrist. >> Look good to me. >> Okay. Do they check? >> I think they're going to say you're probably under the influence. there with me. I don't know if you're supposed to say anything. >> Some sort of stimulant. >> No. >> If I had to guess, it's either going to be or cook. >> No, neither were. Neither. >> I used [snorts] to mess around with Perfect back in 2012. I ain't [ __ ] I don't even drink alcohol. Reason why is because I was in the crane. You crane when I >> [ __ ] treatment. >> Treatment for what? You have cervical soul provides for six kids. I got you. All right, have a seat. A people treating like [ __ ] The grandmother also shared details about some personal challenges the mother had been facing, adding to concerns about the stability of the children's well-being. >> I'm sorry in advance. Sorry in advance to both of you. >> Okay, I got another call. >> I I first of all, I value both of you. I thank you for your service and what you do. She wanted to do cool stuff, then try fighting us. Um the battle >> Yeah. in front of people that she probably shouldn't have. Um, she's in the back. She has no complaint of why she wants an ambulance. She has the It's either the coine sweats or sweats real bad. >> So that's it's like up down up down up >> to go or we here to see it's need to go. >> It's up wherever you're at. >> Sounds good. Don't listen to Thank you. >> Experienced opinion is generally the jail's probably going to make us go get evaluated. Jordan said they kick her. >> He used to talk to us. >> So, grandma >> told me that every once in a while her and her daughter smokes some pots. Where do I want to go? >> Um, she wants to go talk to the daughter. I said and can't at this time. >> Yeah, she's too >> She's too wound up. I said I'll go talk to the officers to see. >> So, mom says she gets the hard coke. >> Yeah. >> We'll do some lines together. at least get the kids out of here for tonight. >> Yeah, I think they're going to go home. >> She wants to go to the jail after this. So, that's not going to do any good because she's going to stay the night court arraignment in the morning. >> Yeah. Yeah, that's fine. I'll talk to her. That way, we can get her get them out of here cuz I want her kids out of here as soon as possible. So, >> guys's numbers. Okay. >> Uh if you tell her I love her, tell her to shut the hell up. Tell her don't do what mom does. Do the opposite. She'll be fine. But yeah. And then just so I have it for my report, are the kids going home to your house tonight or are they going back to their house? >> Yeah, I'm going to run them up to their house to get some clothes. Probably going to come with me cuz I got to go to the doctor in Kolkata tomorrow. >> Like I said, just expect either probably a phone call from children's services because they'll be contacting. >> I'll be honest with you, we did children's services. We had three case workers in less than a month. It was a safety plan for Terry. I tell Dakota, I said, "Well, I had to have squat watch Terry so I could go to doctor." She said, "Well, you know, because of the safety plan, you're not supposed to do that." And I said, "Well, Dakota, I haven't seen you in 3 months." You know, they were getting so bombarded with cases because we did want to continue it for programs or whatever, but they'll get they'll get a hold of you and go from there. >> Yeah, I questions just contact us. Okay. >> Yeah. Tell her I love her. >> Okay. >> It wasn't until arriving at the station that the mother gradually became calmer and more cooperative, allowing the process to move forward more smoothly. I got a wall up. He never like an hour three. Come on. medical check you out. >> You've been here before. >> What's your last name? 21 last >> no my >> good idea. >> All right, we'll be back out in a little bit here real quick. We're going to take it to the scanner so they can take off. >> You know, did you hear what I said about the sub test? If somebody brings them in here, you can keep them if you pass right now. >> I just want to give you the option. >> Yeah. Thank [clears throat] you. >> All right. Okay. >> The mother was charged with DUI, resisting arrest, childment, obstructing [music] official business, driving under suspension, a booster seat violation, expired registration, an expired license, a seat belt violation, and an expired license plate. In court, she did not contest a seat belt violation, but pleaded not guilty to most of the remaining charges. The case was later transferred to another court and she was released on bond set at $50,000. There the booster seat violation, expired registration, expired license, seat belt violation, and expired license plate charges were dismissed. She was convicted on the remaining charges along with two additional [music] counts. Possession of co and tampering with evidence. Hopefully, after everything, the children will grow up in a more peaceful environment where memories of that night become not a lasting scar, but the starting point for a better path forward. Sometimes a single small decision made in just a few minutes can send an ordinary day in a completely different direction. >> You got beer in the car, right? You're drinking in the car next to him. >> No, I'm not. >> You tossed out two beer cans right in front of me at the light. On April 12th, 2024, officers received a report about someone taking an adult onlyly beverage from a restaurant. After getting a description of the person involved, they stopped a black vehicle for a routine check. At that moment, had everyone cooperated, the situation likely would have ended within minutes. Instead, the people in the car did not [music] follow instructions, causing the situation to become more tense than necessary under the worried eyes of the children. >> I do not. We're all a sir. >> Hold out. Give me your ID. Excuse me. >> You heard me. >> Give me your ID. >> Where you are? >> You're drinking a beer in the car right now. Give me your ID. >> Yeah, I'm in the back seat, am I? >> Is that legal? >> Yes, it is. >> It is. >> I'm not driving, am I? >> Step out of the car. >> It's not a dude, is it? >> It's not a dude who li >> step out of the car. >> I can't >> step out of the car. >> I can't. >> Lock the car right now. >> I get out of that car right now. Step out of the car right now. Step out of the car right now. >> Baby in the back seat. >> I don't give a [ __ ] Step out of the car. Get your ass back. >> Don't touch me. >> Get your ass. >> Do not touch me. >> Get out of the car. >> Don't your hands off me. >> Natala, >> do not touch me. I have my side of my car. >> Why am I in my car? Put your >> hands behind your back right now. >> Put your hands behind your back right now. >> Give me your other hand. >> I ain't going backing person. I'll be cave you. Take me. Then stop it. Get out of the car. My nephew get out of the car. Let me get out of the car then. >> Put it behind your back now. >> Out of my car. There's my brother's not getting my life today. I just >> shut your mouth. My son is my >> Get out of the car. Let me get out of the car then. >> Get out of the car. >> Let me get out of the car then. >> Keep your mouth shut. >> I will. Let me go. >> Let me get out of car. My nephew's crying. You mother nephew's cry. Don't you >> I'm not doing no harm to you at all. Let me get my brother out of there. Let me do it. Only I can. You can't do it. Let me do it. >> Get in the car. >> I'm dead. Serious. >> Sit in the car. Sit in the car. >> I'm dead. Serious. Let me do it. >> My name, >> dude. You ain't going to melt the [ __ ] dude. I'm a [ __ ] Dude. Come on. Come on. Stop it. >> I ain't about to stop it. >> All right. I'm going to tase you if you don't get out of the car. I'm >> taste me then. I had my son in the back. My nephew in the back of the car right now. I am my nephew in the back of the car. Out of the car now. Out of the car. >> I'll get out. >> Out of the car now. Or you're getting >> I'll get out of the car if you guys get out of the car with your hands up. >> Get out of the car. >> I'll get out of the car if you guys know him. I am on the car. I am on the car. Only when not drunk. Huh? Only not drunk. >> You seem cool. >> I don't know. >> Get out of the car. >> In trouble. I'm just going to put some >> I am the car. >> I am my nephew in the back. I don't want you to get out of the car. Give me a second. Get out of the car. Have a seat. Somebody get a car and bring it along this side. Stop resisting. >> Just stop resisting. >> All right, >> we got him. >> Set him up. >> Stop. >> Set him up. Set him up. set you up as soon as you got me. Stop. >> All right, let's go. Send up. >> 1 2 3 Come on up. >> While most of the others were gradually brought under control, officers had difficulty managing the remaining man, even struggling to get the car door closed. >> You all good, dude? >> Huh? You good? >> Yeah. >> You sure? The driver's in my car. >> Why you touch? >> Stop. Stop right now. Stop. >> I ain't do nothing wrong. >> Stop. >> What did I do wrong? >> Stop trying to resist. >> No, I ain't resisting. >> You are resisting. >> This [ __ ] >> There's my son in that car. Let me take him home. >> Put your leg in the car. >> I will. Let me get Put your leg in the car. >> Talk to you for a minute. >> You're going to get I'm going to talk to you in a couple seconds. >> Hey, I'm not alone. He needs me. I'm his mother. >> Okay. Put your leg in the car. >> That's my brother and trying to rest there. >> Okay. Put your leg in the car. >> Okay. Well, that's my border. Let me explain. >> Put your leg in the car. >> Let me explain. You don't know. Stop right there. >> I don't need you. I'm trying to >> car right there. You don't mean no harm. You came running out the car at me. >> Turn. I'm trying to >> go. Get in the car. >> Get in the car. >> Come on, man. Get in the car. Give me a chance to >> get in the car. We're telling you your ass. >> I didn't do nothing [ __ ] wrong. One more [ __ ] >> choking you the [ __ ] out >> my [ __ ] [ __ ] cuz you're a [ __ ] >> Come on. Move your leg. >> You're a [ __ ] >> You got any drugs on the car? >> Do I look like a dare to you? >> No, I'm asking you a question. >> No, I a son of my car. >> You got beer in the car, right? You're drinking in the car next to him. >> No, I'm not. >> I tossed out two beer cans right in front of me at the light. That was silly, right? Okay, that was my brother, not me. >> He was drinking Modello. Those were twisted teas. >> Yeah, they're in my car. Then you were all drinking. >> You were all drinking. >> And David Blaster is you right now? >> No. Imagine I'm not underneath the limit. >> Put your foot in the car. >> Yeah, [ __ ] put in my foot. >> You're making this way worse than it has to be, my man. >> No. Yes, you are. Can you just put your foot in the car for us? It's easier. Okay. >> Who are you? >> Don't worry about who I am. >> Yeah, my [ __ ] nephew in the [ __ ] car. He's [ __ ] crying. I can't hear him. Just wait until you guys wear yourselves out. >> Come on, dude. >> You guys come out here for a long time. It don't matter if you guys take my boots off, >> dude. The more you keep doing this, more charges off. >> It don't matter. I'm here for my [ __ ] nephew. >> You ain't here for your nephew, man. >> I was here for my nephew this door. >> I'm about to guys. you can't take the beer out. He then explained why he couldn't take the beer out cuz the guard terrorist said he could and he said you can't take it out. He said why not? Cuz the barter said he could. >> Okay. >> So what was he doing wrong? The barter said you could and one cop said you couldn't do it. >> You probably shouldn't have pushed him. >> He never touched him. I grabbed on the ground and grabbed his arm. >> You grabbed >> I grabbed his arm, not him. >> You grabbed his arm? >> Yeah. So he wanted to touch my brother. >> Okay. >> I'll call him down and take my son. >> We're not going to do it right now. I'll take you my son. >> We're not doing it right now. You're going to give us a couple minutes to sort everything out and then you can take them. >> You're not running the show. I'm running the show. So, you're going to sit in this car. >> Two sex nation. I want you running the show. >> Yeah. Okay. >> In the tense atmosphere, the adults still behaved as if having adult beverages inside [music] the vehicle was acceptable. As a result, the car became an unsuitable space for the children. >> I don't know. Probably. Anything illegal in the car? Any uh anything other than boots in the car? >> Step on. Let's go over there. Did someone get your ID? >> Yeah, someone discovered. >> Can you kind of tell me what's going on? >> Uh, a little too much to drink. >> Everyone, >> everyone. >> I see the car come flying out of Muster. So, I follow her. Two twisted tea cans fly out the window. Then I stop her. I walk up to the car. I'm talking to her and the guy in the back's drinking a Modell. And he goes, "You like me?" I said, "All right, let me get your ID." He said, "But why? This is legal. I'll drink it in the car." I said, "Stop out of the car. You want to step out of the car?" She comes flying out and trying to grab me. So I grab her, put her in cuffs, put her in my car. You all good? >> Yeah. >> You break that, you're going to get charged. >> Let me out of here. >> Just leave it. >> He breaks it. He gets a felonies. >> Break. >> Who? Whose car is this? >> Open the [ __ ] door. Why is my [ __ ] [ __ ] >> How many drinks would you say she had? Was she drinking the twisted tea in the car? >> She was. Yeah. >> You've been cool the whole time. Are you going to be all right if I drink? >> I don't think you're going to be under arrest for anything. You didn't do anything. So, you got How time did you guys get to We got there about like 4. Yeah. >> This is just people ignoring me. >> What? >> Let me talk to my son. I'm his mother, not you. >> Okay, we're not doing that right now. >> Want me to talk to me? Call my son down. >> Shouldn't be drinking in the car driving. >> I was not drinking in my car driving her. I had to put that on God. >> Okay. >> You believe in Jesus? Yeah. >> No, you don't. Mommy, I'm going to tear down my song. >> Put your knee in the car. >> How long it going to be until my son starts crying. >> A little bit longer. Put your knee in the car. >> How long? I want to know. >> I don't know. Put your knee in the car. >> I want to know. >> It wasn't until they arrived at the station that things [music] gradually settled down. Officers then completed the necessary procedures and conducted a condition assessment for the mother. >> My son. >> He's coming back to the station with us. You're under arrest. >> What? >> Couple things. >> I want to know what I've done anything wrong. Where's my my boyfriend doing? >> Which one's your boyfriend? >> Guy. >> Oh, he's fine. He's cool. >> Tell him to take my son home. >> He knows where I live. Tell him to take my son home. >> She said this is her boyfriend and he could take the son home if you guys want. He's going to come back with us with you. >> No, I want him to take my son home. >> I don't make I don't make the decisions. >> All right, bud. Step out the car, man. >> Have a cigarette. >> Yeah, you can have a cigarette if you stop. >> Can I or is that just [ __ ] >> Oh, if you get out of the car, >> cuz if not, I'm like a hell for you guys. >> I'm going to let you smoke. We got to get out of the car first. >> I want to get a cigarette. >> Then get out. Then get out. >> You guys still don't want a problem. >> You're getting out for the cigarette. Let's go. We got to take my >> We got to do a couple things. Okay, >> good. Let me >> have you step out. >> I'll lay my phone on the wall. I'm going to call my mother and I'm suing you. >> Okay, we're going to do that one more time. >> Nothing wrong. I want my son. Take him home. That's all we're doing. >> Take your handcuffs off, but you can't act up. Okay. >> All right. So, first things first. >> I need my mom. >> Have you been arrested before? >> No, cuz I've done nothing wrong. >> Okay. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you in court of law or other proceedings. Do you understand? >> The fifth. I've done nothing wrong. >> Okay. I'm going to have you step forward a little bit here. Do you have any eye problems or abnormalities? >> Explain. >> Any problems with your eyes? >> I have glasses. Yeah. >> Just glasses. No like diseases or anything like that. You're not blind, right? >> No. And I'm not going to jail either. So I don't ring my knees. I'm not going to jail. >> How's your general health? >> Better than yours. Could you try and try to arrest me? What are you trying to do? Are you stupid? >> Okay. Can you just put your glasses on hold of my car? >> Oh, you [ __ ] I know. >> I know. Come right here. >> No, this is stupid. >> You're going to put your feet together and put your hands down your sides. Just like this. I want you to keep your head still and follow the movement of my finger with your eyes only. >> I know. So, we're done. >> I'm going to stand next to you. Okay. You're going to place your left foot on the line. Imagine a line right from here to the door. When I say begin, you're going to take nine heel to toe steps on the line. Do you understand? >> Yeah. >> Okay, you can start. 1 2 3 4 7 8 9. Return. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9. >> Okay. All right. You're going to put your feet together and put your arms down at your sides. This is the This is the last one. When I tell you to, you're going to raise either foot, your left or your right, approximately 6 in off the ground. And you're going to count out loud in the following manner. 1,00 1,002 1,00 3 until you're told to stop. Until I tell you to stop. You got to keep that leg straight. Okay. >> Waiting. You can start. >> I missed starting. >> You got to look down at your foot and count. >> You don't look at your foot. That's why you need to see fall. You got to look away. >> Train that leg out. >> Hope gymnastics. >> All right. Well done. We're going to go in. Okay. You're going to get fingerprinted. You're going to get photographed. And then you can call whoever you want. >> You're saying I'm going to jail for this? >> This is just lock up. >> Are we getting locked up for what? The woman could face [music] charges including DUI and open container violation, obstructing a peace [music] officer, failure to comply with lawful orders, disorderly conduct, and child. While the man could face charges of obstructing a peace officer, failure to comply with lawful [music] orders and disorderly conduct. In your view, if these violations are confirmed, what would be an appropriate outcome in this situation? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments. In many real life situations, the line between a mistake and a tragic outcome can be separated by what seems like a very small decision. >> So, you have a warrant out of King County. >> On July 12th, 2025, officers received a call from a neighbor reporting that two young children were alone in a car late at night with the engine still running and no adult present. Officers arrived quickly and noted that the engine and air conditioning were on. The children, meanwhile, had no idea they had just been in a potentially unsafe situation. >> Got your phone back. Don't worry. >> Yeah, they're just talking to grandma. So, grandma's going to come pick you guys up. Okay. And then you guys have to go home where all your toys are, right? You guys getting tired? >> Yeah. Me, too. >> Why do policees have fun? >> Because sometimes there's bad guys with guns. >> And it's trying to gun. >> Yeah, we don't we don't want to do that though. >> Toy guns are fun. >> Like water guns. Those are my favorite. >> Got water guns. >> I want the water guns that >> I want to the water gun at the back and quickly and I will quickly get in the house and lock the door. >> All right. >> She just basically left them here and left. >> Yeah, I guess. So, what we're going to do, Grandma's coming. We're going to take these guys. We're going to get FD rolling just to get them checked out. Wait for grandma. Grandma leaves with them. We're calling VCFs, letting them know grandma. And uh if she shows up, we're busy obviously for Chad and the running is the car running. >> Are there keys in this car? >> Do you guys have keys for the car? >> Yeah, >> the keys is right there. >> Oh, okay. >> I told him just get here and we'll just talk. >> Yeah. So, we'll get FD. you want to get FD rolling to get them checked out which they'll just you know do their normal thing here and then um like I said so grandma's going to take them he'll call DCFS letting her know the whole situation she shows up we arrest her and we'll go from there so that car just shifted in the parking gard >> Hold on guys no no just turn the car off >> have the kid unlock it >> I think your mom was trying to call. We want to talk to her county. >> They said this is the friend's house that she's going to be here. >> Do they know which where? >> No. >> So, she's saying that the mom could possibly be in the friend's house in one of these. >> This went to the second floor. This comes back. >> Well, I think it's 2 A. >> But she said she didn't listen to 2A. Yeah, that's why they >> Oh. Oh, that's why they called us. Okay, that makes sense. >> There's She's saying that she went inside to her friend's place. So, just knock on the doors. >> They live in 2A. >> Okay. >> Okay. I got mom and daughter information. >> Yeah, that's fine. >> Um, so if you need any questions to make So, this is their parking spot, but I make more problem for tonight cuz I'm going to be taking this back somewhere else. >> They can call them the thing. >> Okay. I can tell them. No, cuz I as I said we cannot to because the private property, but whoever's over here take him. >> Yeah. So, since 10 10:26. Okay. And mom went that way. >> How she looks like? >> No, she had like a orangeish kind of sweatshirt, long sleeve, but that was it. Oh, we could sound her and get a picture. But here comes FD. That'll draw some attention. 20 county. FD is 23. Have you guys ever seen an ambulance before? >> Yeah. All right. >> Only the police. Well, now you get to meet some firemen or paramedics. Okay. >> So, mom left at 10:26. Left them in the car. >> We got here at what time? 11. >> Yeah. >> Almost. Yeah. The car was on. >> Some air. >> Um, so >> the car was on. >> Yeah, the air is on. >> Okay. So they they left you with air. >> Yeah. And if the car is off, that means there's no air. >> But are are you okay? >> Yeah. >> How about you, buddy? Are you okay? >> I got >> You guys didn't see whose car this is, did you? >> Well, no. We just saw a little kid there earlier for like >> You didn't call and tell us. >> No, it's cuz we thought their mom was like coming back. >> But they were smiling at us and they had a phone. >> Is that your car? >> Yeah. >> Hey, you want to step out here cuz you you left your kids in the car? Yep. Put your shoes on. She's going to come out. I'll pat her down. You handcuff her. >> But we're going to take her to my car. We're not doing it. >> Want to shake my hand? >> Well, let's see. Let's see her. CQ. >> Okay. >> Officers continued verifying the situation by speaking with people nearby to better understand what had happened. >> Thanks, guys. >> We just saw the kids with a little phone, so we thought they were like just going to like >> they were talking to people. So, >> yeah, they're all right. Yeah, we thought his mom was going to come. It's like it would be a common thing like the mom would go in to get money. >> Yeah, we run in and come back out. Yeah, I got you. >> We just came back as we saw him. So, but like he doesn't have charge or anything. So, like >> and you're still outside without a without a charge phone. >> I got the key. >> Oh, his mom is still your phone is in charge. You can't leave the house. >> Hey, mom. >> The mother returned and spoke with authorities once the timeline of her absence became clear. Only then did she begin paying closer attention to her children's condition and emotions. >> What's your name? Lilia. Lily, come talk with me about my car real quick. Okay. They're going to get checked out, but we got to talk to you. >> Come over by my car. >> Go on the other side of there so we can have a conversation. >> Yes. >> All right, Mom. What's going on? >> What's going on? The problem is you parked the car at 10:26 and haven't been back out. That's a problem. Okay. So, they're going to get checked out by FD. Okay. All right. I need to put your hands on my face. >> Can I put this stuff in my car? >> You can put on the hook. And is my car going to be good? >> We're going to have a conversation after we talk with the fire department. Okay. Let me have an extra phone. >> Oh, yeah. FD might want to talk to you. I'm not sure about your kids. Has this happened before? >> So, I'm just going to thump it on my kids. >> So, you have a choice. Grandma >> or DCFS comes and picks up. >> You're going to be arrested. >> Okay. Because they've been in there since 10:26. No reason why we know that. Somebody has a video of you parking the car and you walking out. >> Union Robert, >> you left them in a running. >> They could push pedals, shift it. Who knows what could happen? That's a problem, huh? >> I hope you understand that. So, if you need to make up with your parents so that you have some type of a support system or something, you can't leave them in the car at 10:30 at night. My mom can come to the market. >> We talked to you about she on her way. She Yeah, she's going to come and take you uh take the kids. Um obviously DCFS is going to be notified. >> So, what about my car? >> Well, that's somebody's parking spot. going to be able to take him home. >> I don't know if two people are coming. Your mom and your dad. I don't know. We'll we'll figure that out in a minute. Let me see if he wants to talk. Where's your car? >> The situation became more complicated when a records check showed that the mother was also connected to a prior legal matter in another county. >> Take a lead out to get some information about the kid's name and date of birth before you guys. >> Yeah. So, we have all their info. Do you want to talk to her about anything else? >> No. So, you have all the kids? >> Yeah, we have all their kids. She's got a warrant, so she's going to go. Grandparents are coming to take them. >> Yeah, we got that. Um, you guys are fine with that. So, as long as we can get that, we can do a quick report and we're we're going to still do a child service. >> Yeah. Awesome. So, you have a warrant out of King County? >> Why didn't you tell me that? I didn't ask, but All right. So, obviously you're going to be going to jail tonight. See a judge in the morning and then what was I don't even know what's it for. The warrant. >> Traffic court. >> Okay. All right. So, they'll end up giving you a court date. The whole thing with DCFS, I don't know if you've ever have you dealt with them before, no issues before. I mean, that's a good thing, you know, but they're still going to want to show up at your house. You know, they're going to do some visits and make sure that everything's good. Okay. As far as the car, do you need any keys off of this or somebody will be home when you get out? >> Let me give them to your mom. >> Could take the one off the little this little thing. I could take this. >> That's all you need? Those house? >> Yeah. your wipes and your money. What do you want to do with the money? Um, >> you want to put this stuff in your car? >> Yeah. Can I >> put it in your car? >> Cuz if you know what my bond will be. >> No. They might be able to tell you at lockup, but I don't know. Guess I'll put back in your car. >> Can I go look at my kids? >> So, what? Yeah. When they're done, let them get checked out. Um, I don't really want them I don't know about them seeing you in handcuffs. Um, but once they're cleared, you want to peek in kind of thing. Say, you know, you got to go, whatever you want to tell them. Okay. Um, I'm fine with that. Okay. >> I might go to at least move my car like to the regular. >> It'll be up to your mom. Okay. This is kind of a big deal. I don't know. You know, 5 minutes might be I ran in to grab something. That's still trouble, but it's not okay. >> I'm glad she's okay. glad she was okay. You know what I mean? Like I hate when people sit there and lecture. I mean, I shouldn't have. You know what I mean? >> Yeah. Like >> the mother was charged with child instrument. Under Illinois law, she could face up to one year in prison and a $2,500 fine. Children always need the presence, care, and protection of adults. Sometimes, even a rush decision made without bad intentions can place them in situations they are not yet able to protect themselves from. This situation began with a box of cereal and ended with a difficult lesson about emotional control. >> Never come back. >> Don't come back. >> I will never come back. >> I'm dead. I'm going to the hospital. >> Don't come back. >> I'm not good. >> On the afternoon of July 29th, 2023, officers received an emergency call from a grandmother. She was concerned for her own safety and that of her grandchildren as her daughter was causing disadvantage in the bathroom while in a distressed state. The cause, at first glance, seemed minor. Two children had eaten a box of cereal their mother believed was meant for herself. However, this was only the breaking point after days of pressure, conflict, and unresolved emotional struggles. >> Hi. >> Good. Where's Kimberly at? >> Does she want to go to jail? >> He says she want to go to jail. >> Hey, what you doing, girl? >> Look at here. Look at this stuff behind the house and I don't want to hurt nobody. Okay, >> y'all take her on this time cuz you done been here before. Have you been here? >> Yeah, I've dealt with Kimberly a bunch. >> She not on my leave. Take her own. >> Okay. >> She ain't had no money. She don't get nothing. >> Can you go into the living room for me? >> She don't get nothing. But look at the bathroom. >> I'm going to look. Will you go into the living room for me? >> What is that? >> Ma'am, >> will you go into the living room for that like I'm getting >> What is this? >> Huh? >> What is this? the shower crane down. >> Okay. >> The stuff fell on the truck. >> Okay. >> Bought a box of cereal. >> Okay. >> A box of cereal. I could I didn't know that was your box. >> I'm tired of somewhere. No more money. >> She take my money cuz she know this. >> Are you trying to leave? >> Are you trying to leave? >> No. >> Okay. What are you trying to do? >> I don't know. She keep trying to lock me up. Ask her. She got to see what she did. Can you go on into the living room, please? Thank you. Why are you packing a toothpaste? >> I'm leaving. >> Okay. >> He said, "I call the police and I can't stay here no more." >> Okay. >> Call the police. >> You want to go to the hospital? >> I don't care where you don't care. He called the police. >> I know. >> I'll go to the hospital. >> Have you been taking your meds like you're supposed to? >> Yes, ma'am. >> When's the last time you took them? >> Every month. >> You just take them every month to go to Advantage and get the shot? >> Yes, ma'am. >> When's the last time you had it? >> Mom, can you please let me out of here? >> We're going to When's the last time you had your shot? When the last time I had my shot, >> I don't have no shot. I don't >> You said you take your meds once a month. >> Okay. When's the last time you took it? >> Can you please just let me out? >> Yes, that's going to happen. But I need you to answer some questions so I can get you some help. >> Once a month. I take my >> When are you due for another one? >> I'll do it once a month. Um once a month. >> Um every month. >> Okay. So it's almost August. So when are you due for it? Like what what day out of the month do you take your shot or take your meds? >> Um every month. >> Right. What? What day? >> Every month. Well, I don't know what day. >> Is it like the first of the month? >> The 15th? >> I get my other stuff. >> What other stuff? >> Well, if you're going to the hospital, then you're probably not going to be packing everything. >> Efforts to keep distance [music] between those involved prove difficult due to the mother's intense reactions, requiring officers to step in to help stabilize the situation. >> Kimberly, I'm not going to >> no out of here. Stop. Not going nowhere. >> Turn around. >> Not going to knock you. >> Turn it down. >> Hey, stop. Stop. >> Take your own out of here. Don't come back. >> Never come back. >> Don't come back. >> I will never come back in the hospital. >> Don't come back. >> Yeah. >> Kimberly, stop it. >> Stop. >> Yeah. Yeah. Pick your ass off. >> Put your face against the wall. >> Yeah. >> That's enough. >> Always trying to kill me. >> Okay. You're not helping. >> Okay. >> Is that TV broken? >> I hope not. >> All right. Let's go out to the car. >> Can you get my turn? >> Walk out to the car. >> I need my perm. We'll figure that out in a minute. I'm not gonna let you stand here and scream at her. So, come on. >> Went to the hospital. >> Nope. You're going You're going to jail now. >> I'm not going back to the hospital for nobody. >> I'll talk to you in a minute. You're going to the jail. That's what you're doing. >> That's okay. >> Move. >> Do you have anything on you that's going to poke me, stick me, or anything illegal? Spread your feet. Spread your feet more. further. I need to be spread your feet out further. You need to spread your feet so I can search you. You got anything in your bra? >> No. >> Turn. Have a seat. You're related to her, right? >> Okay. >> I know she just got this. >> Where'd she come back from? Me and her went to Burlington and then Kroger. My mom and nephew stay in Arbor Ridge. I know he couldn't have been brought her home. Somebody boo. >> She broke some stuff in there. And then while I was there trying to get her out to go to the hospital, she threatened her mama told her she was going to beat her ass and knock the TV off the head. >> She did that and y'all look it up. She got mad and that's what she did. And this bigger TV. >> Yeah. >> She got she got mad and called y'all on us and it's on whatever y'all record. And my mama had to get a restraining order then cuz she was you saw the hallway. >> She did this my mama flip on broke it did come and I said whoa. I called 911. She's walking slowly. My mom said get off blah blah blah. And she turned around at that time. We was on record. She mama. >> Yeah. Well, she's trying to get at her and try to her while I was there and knock the TV off. And I was I was trying to get her to go to the hospital to begin with cuz it didn't it didn't get to go that far. >> She knew she was passionate. I know she I'm very familiar with her. >> I don't know, but she went she went too far with me present. So, I'm not She's got to go through the jail. >> Can you hang out with her while I go back? >> She on probation or whatever. And y'all going to find out. Does she need her pur? That's what she ask. >> I'm going to handle her stuff. >> After things had temporarily calmed and officers spoke with another family member. They went back inside the home to check on the elderly grandmother and the two children. >> Okay. Is the TV broke? >> I don't think so. She did. >> She did what? >> No, she >> Okay. Yeah, I'm not taking all that long. I'm going to take her purse. >> Um, so the TV still works, though. Yes. >> Okay. You want me to help you lift it? >> Yeah. All right. >> So, what was the fight over? >> Mhm. >> Who own my cereal? >> Mhm. >> I don't know. kill her daughter soon. >> Mhm. >> So my son came so he was out of town. He's out of town. He be back tomorrow. And so I said, "Well, I didn't know about I didn't know they was your serious." That's what she blows up about. >> Okay. You used it to feed them? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> What are their names? How old are y'all? You know your birthday? You're seven. What's your birthday? You don't know. Do you know their birthday? Did you buy the Do you buy the shower curtain stuff? >> Yeah. >> Okay. How much does that cost? >> $15. >> Can you check to see if this I plugged it in. So, if you don't mind checking to see if it work >> the color looks fine and it's working okay. Did she touch you at all today before I got here? >> No. >> Just broke the shower curtain. Well, who who own her cereal? I said, "Well, I didn't know that the right Christmas. You got four boxes." I get cereal, you know. I said, "Well, I buy you another box." I said, "She busted up. Thought we moved her pants." She sleep my mama sleeping on. She thought we move her clothes, her pants. Then she found it. >> Y'all want some sticker? She found it later on, but she trust it. >> She's going to jail for criminal trespass for the shower curtains and probably simple for How' you feel when she was yelling at you about >> I thought she was going to >> So, she's probably going to go for simple for that as well. Okay, y'all have a good one. >> The mother was charged with simple family violence and criminal trespass. [music] Under Georgia law, she could face up to two years in prison. Seeking mental health support and learning how to regulate emotions not only [music] helps adults move through crisis, but also protects their children's childhood. Florida is also featured in today's footage showing a case where authorities responded to a mother who needed assistance while caring for her young child. >> Why am I being like a real criminal? Why is this happening? On January 31st, 2024, West Palm Beach police responded [music] to a situation involving a mother who appeared to need support while caring for her child. When officers approached, the mother was reluctant to cooperate, making communication more challenging. >> Everything fine. >> Yeah. >> Obviously trying to >> again someone called 911. They were concerned about baby. >> Yes, ma'am. >> Okay, I'll go. Ridiculous. I was just with my girlfriend. >> Okay. Amazing. Okay. >> Thank you. >> You said your girlfriend lives here >> so much. Yeah. >> Ma'am. Ma'am, come here for a second. Come here. >> What do you need? >> Okay. Are you staying here at the hotel? >> No. >> What room does your girlfriend live in? >> I don't need to answer that. >> Ma'am, come in for a second. Stop. You got a baby. >> You don't need to. >> Stop and relax. >> I don't trust you. I don't know you. >> Hello, ma'am. >> Stop. Just relax. >> Freaking me out. >> No, no, no. Relax. >> By what the ever is going on? You're freaking me out. >> By what? We got called by a a fast fire. >> You're not in trouble. Trying to figure out what's going on. Okay. >> I literally just showed. Call my husband right now. I don't trust you. I don't know you. I live across the street. >> She almost freaking She's not acting normal. >> What is happening? I feel really I'm on private property. I don't know what you're >> I'm the supervisor. I'm the supervisor. Who you are? >> I'm the supervisor. Let me just talk to you for a second. Okay. Who the are these people? >> The police. >> The mother [music] became visibly stressed during the interaction which complicated communication. >> You know this lady and she's staying in your hotel. >> You going to let go of my shoulder right now? Show me a warrant or you not going to get your butt going to jail. >> What is happening? >> Give us your name and let us call your husband so we can get you to the you're not in trouble. You're obviously a little intoxicated. I saw the alcohol cover. But it's not it's not against the law to have a drink. But the way you're acting we >> I am freaked out by all of you and I was as a young woman and I just dealt with that. I don't trust you for a goddamn second. Get away. Get out of my face. Get out of my face. >> You're going to go to jail. >> I'm not going to jail. I hold black. I don't even know what your husband called and find out what's going on. >> I don't know what's going on. I'm I'm officer. I just want to go home. I don't know what I did. >> Yes. >> 561. I don't know what is going to call the baby crawling on the sidewalk towards traffic. She's running around acting erratic. She said her girlfriend lives here. She's staying here. She changed her mind and said she doesn't live here. Just take a quick photo of her in the short. Please, you're just asking me out this. I don't trust any of you and I don't know what's happening. I don't know what I did wrong. Matthew, >> why are you guys all surrounding me? >> What's your name, ma'am? >> No, I don't trust any of you. >> What's your name? Just Just give us >> go to voicemail, ma'am. >> Call him again. >> I don't trust I don't know who the any of you are. >> Can we verify the phone number? >> I don't care. But I'm freaking out because I don't know who the you are >> and I don't know what I did. I don't trust you. I just wanted to go home to my husband. >> Did you drive here, ma'am? >> I just had my husband parked here. My car is in here. I am just >> trying to go home. >> Tell me what you drive. >> Really? What do you need? >> Tell me what you >> for my husband to go home. >> We're trying to help you with that. We're trying to help you with that. So, what do you drive? >> Call him, please. I don't trust anybody but him. >> Sorry. I'm sorry, but like he's not going to around. Just call him. I don't need to deal with anybody. I'm scared. Okay. I'm sorry. I've been in a hospital for the last few months. I don't want to talk to any of you. Please go away. >> Yes. >> I don't want to talk to any of you. No, you have nothing to do with me at all. I don't know why you're here and I'm freaked out. >> I don't need you to explain it to me. When attempts to contact her relatives were unsuccessful, the mother was taken into custody for further procedures. >> Security and the manager said they don't know who she is. Is there >> anyone else that we can call? >> Call him again. Call him again. Call him over and over. >> Listen, Alexander. >> It's me. Are you kidding? >> I don't know. >> What am I doing? That's illegal. >> Nothing. >> All right. Fine. >> No, you're not. >> You start going to jail. I'm telling you right now. >> Why am I going to jail? What the is happening? Please call the police on my behalf. I don't know what's happening. No, sir. >> Please. Please. Sir, I'm not doing anything. >> I'm not doing anything. I'm not resisting. It's okay. I'm not doing No, you're not. You don't have any right to >> You have no legal right to detain me. >> Cooperate with us. >> I've been trying to cooperate with you. >> Somebody's number we can call that we can find out what's going on. I am 56. It's my husband. I'm not doing anything. >> Anybody else besides your husband? We can call >> my different number. >> Please. >> Do you remember when you poke that, ma'am? >> That's my husband's acting phone number. I don't know why I'm being arrested. >> Do you remember where you at? >> Why am I being detained? >> Why am I being detained? >> I'll explain to you. >> No, I need you to tell me right now. >> We are in worried about the You are not in the right state of mind right now. So, we're trying to get to the bottom. We can give her somebody to call and we can work it out. >> Matthew, welcome. What's his birthday? >> Later, once she had calmed down, police collected information and carried out standard procedures to ensure the safety of both the mother and the child. >> What's your name, man? >> My name is Alexander Hall. Um, I not have any pending arrest or anything. >> Alexandria Hall, what's your date of birth? >> Who's asking? >> I am. Here's my arrest. So I would be arrested. Look, I'm not trying to arrest anyone. >> And I'm not trying to arrest you. I'm not trying to arrest you. I'm just trying to get you some help. So what is your date of birth? >> Please out Dandra. Can you give this? >> He's not trying to help me, honey. >> Can we please 3086? But he ain't trying to help 86. >> You're not trying to help me. >> Can you have a parent? >> Yes, I have a huge family that lives with me. I don't >> What do they say? They all live in the same neighborhood right here. His father is right here. >> What's your father and I'm pissed? >> Everyone was like, >> "Do you have a cell phone?" >> Yes. >> Where is your cell phone? >> Are you kidding me, sir? Like clearly detained. I cannot get my cell phone. >> Where is it? >> I don't know. It's in my belonging. If you have a a cell phone, I'm gladly going to give you the number to call for his father. 561. I don't understand why I'm being arrested at all. I have plenty of money to pay for my stay here. I don't know why you're detaining me whatsoever. >> That attitude right now is >> Oh, that's not illegal, sir. Thank you so much. >> The state of mind you're in is illegal. >> Not at all. >> With the kids? >> No, thank you. >> We are worried about the kids. >> Wonderful. Why do you worry about the Okay. >> Obviously, you had too much to drink. >> I have not been out, sir. Thank you so much. >> I I I refuse to believe that. >> Where's my husband? >> I'm trying to call him. No one answer. Every number you gave me so far has an answer. >> Oh, what? the one number I gave you. 561. Can I please have my phone or a phone to message him and let me know what is going on? I guarantee you this is not on his call list. What are you arresting me for? >> She delights. Is there anybody else? >> No. What are you arresting me for? My mother. What are you arresting me for? >> So, this is what's going to happen. Obviously, you're not in the right state of mind. If you don't give us someone to call, you're going to end up calling Department of Children and Family Services and >> I'm going to tell you for that's my mother. There's nothing that I should be detained. >> I don't even know what I'm detained for. What am I detained for? You have my ID. You have my son. What am I detained for? >> What the am I detained for? Like, oh my son, you don't have any right to hold either of us. >> You're going to jail. And this kid's going to go to the department. >> We are trying to help you. >> I know what's happening, but I've never been in trouble. I wouldn't know. >> We're not trying to let you get in trouble either right now. >> I just kind of want to know what the is. At this stage, the mother had not fully [music] understood the steps being taken for safety and legal compliance. >> Like a >> what's this? >> Uh my wallet. Why am I being like straight detained on the back of it? I have ID already. But like I've never been in trouble. So like why am I being detained like a real criminal? Why is this happening? Why is this happening? >> Why? I want to know why this is happening. Anybody document this? Why is this happening? >> We have body cameras documenting everything. >> Why is this happening? >> Because you are not in the right frame of mind and we are >> I don't want my mom. >> What's your mom's number? >> 561. Let's go. >> I said 561. >> What I did that was illegal. What did I do? >> You are obviously intoxicated. This kid is out in the cold. Look what he has on. >> Okay. >> Okay. This is the start. Now, all we're trying to do is help. If you can give us someone that we can contact with a good number that's going to come down here and explain what's going on. >> So, I guess nobody gives Nobody's coming. If they obviously haven't picked up the phone, I guess we have to go. I don't know what to say to you. >> So, you want to go to jail? >> No, I don't want to go to jail. Why? I'm being detained. >> All right. You want to go to jail? >> I don't want to go to jail. I don't know what the is happening. >> Give us a number. >> I've already said a couple numbers to call. >> They're not answering. Anybody else can call >> 601? While officers worked to maintain safety, she continued to be uncooperative due to uncertainty and lack of trust. >> I don't know. I don't have my life. >> Ma'am, do you know their address? >> Yes, they all live right here on the street. >> What's the address? >> I don't know what to do. I can't get anywhere. It's not. It's not like it's the >> Is this your Yeah. And the >> Is there an apartment or >> It's a townhouse. >> Yeah, the townhouse is the town houses in the neighborhood. What the do you want to do? I'm not trying to fight you guys. I don't know what to do. >> Stand up, man. One, two, three. Can we uh you want to sit down for now? You want? >> Yeah. You want to pull up or Yeah. Smell Alexander Alexander. >> I'm doing the shock therapy right now. Not well. Anyway, >> why are you in shock therapy? >> Because of the thing you guys are arresting me for. I'm not well. I don't know why you think this is helpful. >> I just went I literally just went my head to come get me and you guys are arresting me in front of my I don't know what to say to you. >> Okay. >> I just don't >> uh I need to check those. Make sure they double up. >> Please call my husband. I don't know what I'm doing. What am I doing? >> Step on the stool. We're going to take you over there to your husband. >> Is he home? [crying] >> Are you taking me? >> Is he home? >> We're We're just going to help you. >> Don't scare me. >> We're just going to help you. Okay. >> Can I help you push the seat belt on? >> No. I don't trust you. >> No, don't don't do it. We're not going anywhere yet. We just want to sit her down. We already got units going over to the house to see what's going on. >> At a different location, police successfully contacted [music] the father. kind of. So we get here talk to her and she she was in so nothing happened other than just we just detain her for us and you know just just try to just leave the whole situation just we were trying to obviously the baby was a little intoxicated so he wanted to make sure everyone's okay. >> My son my but bottom line my son is okay >> son's okay wife's okay you can tell me you're with officer for I'll explain everything. >> Okay I'm here with officer right now. >> Okay perfect. Yeah, maybe you can come over here just so we can figure everything else out. Okay. >> Yes, sir. Thank you very much. I kind of figured because I've been trying to get a hold of her for three hours now. I got a hold of her probably 30 minutes ago and she said she was on her way home and I asked her, I said, "Are you intoxicated?" She started laughing and joking and saying, "No, I'm not drunk. Same time." >> Gotcha. >> Don't around with my child. I'm sorry. I love that woman, but that's my child. >> No, >> completely understand my dad and myself. what you need to do with her. She needs to learn a lesson. >> She She's okay. She's more than welcome to go with you, but we just want to make sure the child at the end of the day is okay. Do you need a ride over there? Do you want to drive over there? >> I can drive my truck. >> Okay. >> The child was then handed over to the father and the challenges the mother was facing were also clarified. >> They were supposed to be playing with their kids. I've been trying to get in contact with her since 4:00. I can show you my phone records, text messages I sent to her trying to figure out dinner for him. Please let me know what's going on for for him so he can eat. I need to know. Last text message I sent her. Hey, give me my son back. That way he can eat dinner. You can go do what you want to do. >> Yes, sir. Yes, sir. She has an issue with She has an issue with alcohol. Catboy very recognizable when she's on alcohol. The last conversation I had with her was probably 40 minutes ago and I asked her said, "Hey, have you been drinking? If so, stay where you're at. I will come which is my son obviously she's a victim right now which she's not his date of birth. So they told you it was all all gone. >> I can imagine I can imagine she was wandering around trying to find her car or whatever it was or >> someone called because the baby was crawling in the middle of the mall >> without her. That's the call we got. >> Can I get that in writing please? >> It's on camera. So we we got we Yeah, it's got to be documented because obviously there's children involved stuff like that. So, you know, we had a concerned person that came over hysterical because she said she saw your girlfriend, wife, whatever she is carrying the baby like she said like a rag doll is how she described it. So, she tried to stop and be like, you know, do you need assistance? Do you need help? Blah, whatever. She followed the she tried to go through her garage and then saw the baby out here on all of by himself. So, that's the call we got. >> We appreciate you coming. >> Thank you very much. I appreciate it. Am I able to take him on to sleep? Unfortunately, I don't have a car seat in in my truck for him. Car seats in in her car. >> I thought you >> I didn't know she was here till >> you know the friend that she was in with >> Liliana. That's all I know her name. I don't know her telephone number. I just met not too long ago. >> Okay. >> The mother was charged with lack of a dependent. Under Florida law, the penalty can [music] be up to 5 years in prison or probation along with a maximum fine of $5,000. This case serves as a reminder that adults should always have a clear plan and reliable support to ensure that children remain safe in any situation. A home in Illinois became the destination for police officers after being led there by a 4-year-old boy. The >> boy on May 12th, 2025, Peacin City officers responded to a report about a child found unattended on the street. The child ran returned to a house that needed attention to ensure safety. Officers quickly arrived to verify the information and take the witness's statement. >> That little tight thing was >> the little tight scooter. >> Yeah. Trying to get back in. He has a cell phone in his hand. >> Okay. >> But I tried knocking on the door. Door kind of opened up a little bit right here. But he ran back to this house. I don't even know if he belongs here. >> Okay. Is he inside? >> Yeah, he's right here. >> Hey, bud. You doing all right? I'm officer car. >> He doesn't talk. Probably about two. You know, I don't know what to do. Do you live here? Hey, bud. You want to come out here so I can just I can help you out. You just trying to get back inside. Do >> you mind if I go get going, officer? >> Yeah. Thank you. >> Okay. Thank you. >> But yeah, you said you saw you saw him down here by the little pes down here and he's about ready to cross the intersection. I'm like, dude, you're going to get run over. I mean, like a car. I asked him, I'm like, "Are you supposed to be out here? You look awful young." And then he just got out of the little pipes and run all the way up the street and he has like paint on him and >> Okay. So, I don't know what's >> You saw him down there. You asked him if he was okay and then he ran back up here. >> Tried to get into the front door. >> Okay. >> Front door is open, but he I don't know what's going on. >> Okay. >> As officers approached the house, they saw a child, but no adults around. They knocked several times, but no one responded. >> You doing all right, bud? You're all covered in paint, dude. Knuckles, what you doing in there? You got your You got your mom's phone. Mommy here. All right. I'm going to knock on the door. Okay. You doing all right, bud? You got your phone there. >> Beacon Police Department. The child does live at this address. I just talked to a neighbor. They said they'd sleep in. >> The front door's cracked, but I can't make contact. Oh, you got a gift there, bud. >> You just have the kid. >> Yeah, he's here. But he was out playing around and front doors open. Smell it now. >> What's your name, buddy? >> How are you? >> What? >> Are you ready for what? >> Oh, no. >> He lives He lives here. He lives here. >> Yes. >> Okay. >> I just talked to the neighbor. He IDed him. >> Oh, you did. >> Pants live here. >> Okay. >> The door's cracked. >> That door's cracked. >> No, this one. >> I might Let's see if we can get with the sergeant to see. >> Yeah, that's what I was going to do. >> Sergeant. >> Hello. Police department. >> Shortly after, the father was present but had not noticed the child had left the house. mind stopping out and talking to me? >> Uh um so you have a child that lives here? >> Uh yes. >> What's his name? Inside? >> Uh yes, >> he is. >> You sure? >> Yeah. Yeah, he's up riding around right now. >> Okay. Well, he's out here. >> He got out. All right. He was He was down the street actually. >> Oh my god. >> The UPS driver stopped stopped and tried to get a hold of him. All right. Hey, he's he's going around to the other door. What the >> Get him back outside. >> Okay. Yeah. I have no idea at all how that [crying] happened. I was in his room picking up a little bit and he was just in the living room running around and I didn't hear [crying] any doors open or anything. >> You said your wife's inside? Yeah, she uh has been feeling great recently, so she's just getting [crying] some extra sleep. >> You mind if I speak to her as well? How long's she been coming? >> Uh late last night. Like he was asleep when I got home. I I got home from work and I mean he did this while I was at work. My wife's [crying] handicapped. She isn't >> really said your wife what? >> She's handicapped and she can't really get up on her own like she can and her health [screaming] was kind of fired out last night. >> [crying] >> She let me know that she couldn't get up here, give him a bath or anything, so I was going to give him a bath as soon as I [crying] got up. >> You guys got power and water to the house and everything. [screaming and laughter] >> Yeah. Yeah. Hey, hey, how long's he been in that diaper? >> It looks like I haven't been able haven't [crying] been able to get uh get him dressed yet or get him changed yet. >> What the officers observed prompted them to conduct a more thorough inspection. Where was he found? Kid down on the street corner. Middle of the intersection kind of. >> He said on he was on Cooper down at the end of the street. You have like a little tight mic kind of. >> He does. >> That's where he was in down at the end of the street. >> Yeah. I had no idea honestly because the mud room door is locked twice. It's a lock on the handle as well. Same with this door. But uh I believe this one unlocked because it has like a kn like I unlocked it when I was coming to [crying] you guys. But it was uh it has like a child lock handle on it >> cuz he was found out at the end of the street and he ran back came and got into that front that front area >> that little stoop and this front door was open or this side door was open. >> How old is he? >> Uh he'll be four this year. >> He's four. Okay. >> If you just want to hang tight for a sec, I'll be right back with you. Okay. Let me talk with the weather. >> Their inspection indicated that certain areas needed improvement to maintain a safe and healthy environment for the children. >> I'm going to get on the phone with DCFS. >> Yeah, cuz I mean there's a horrible >> There's a really bad odor coming from the house, too. There's diaper covered in paint. Dad didn't know he was out. >> Dad said Dad said he's been out for an hour. >> He said he's your guys's only child. You just have a couple other pets inside. He said, "Yeah, he did." >> Okay. >> Any idea how long he was out of the house? >> Um, >> I mean, the other first officer on scene is knocking on the door for a while. Couldn't get anyone to answer. I assumed you only answered this time cuz I got pretty loud. >> Yeah. In his room, I didn't hear anything. Like, I didn't even hear any doors open. >> So, that's what confuses me the most. >> You have no idea how long little guy was actually outside. Correct. >> Yeah. Like, he was Sometimes when he gets like really quiet, then that's when I'm just Yeah. That's when I'm like cuz usually he just runs around from from the kitchen to his room to the living room, whatever and whatnot. So >> what? >> You said your wife's inside, man. >> You good if I go chat with her real quick? Just make sure she's okay. >> You just tell me how to get there if you want. If you want to hang out here. >> Like I said, he's made a little bit of a mess. So she's right in here. >> Okay. >> Hey, babe. Babe. cops. >> All right, we're good. We can go back outside and wait, man. That's okay. Jay, are you okay? Are you okay? I'm police department. You okay? I'm just making sure you're all right. >> All right. Want to make sure you're all right. We can go wait back outside, man. There's kittens everywhere in here. Look out, little one of the straights that we brought in recently had kittens. >> Had kittens. >> Yeah, >> I got you. In response, the police notified the Department of Children and Family Services, DCFS, to coordinate further intervention. >> So, I'm sure I'm sure they said our cameras are on, man. So, what's what's happening now with given the nature of the call and everything? Sure. You're kind of aware what's happening. Um, we have a policy to go by. We're contact DCFS or the matter. Okay. >> Okay. >> I'll be I'll be completely blunt with you, man. I'm not saying this to be insulting that inside of the house is unsuitable for a child. >> Okay. >> With that being said, we're not how it's going to roll right now. We're going to hang out here. We don't want to cause any more stress or anything to the child or anything like that. >> On a technical level speaking, the child is in our protective custody currently. We're not going to remove you guys from each other. We're just going to hang out there together. Okay. That makes sense. You need to explain that further for you. >> Are you taking >> on paper? Right now, the child is in our protective custody. Physically, I'm not removing him from you right now. We're going to hang out here until we hear back from DCFS and they're going to come out and meet. Okay, that's how this is going to go. Um, again, everything I'm doing is in the best welfare of the child. Everything that I've seen in the home. Again, I'm not saying any of this to be insulting or derogatory towards you. It's not right for the child to be living in that place. >> He seems wellfed and I've told everyone that he seems wellfed. Outside of that, though, he is he's filthy. >> Um, that diaper's been on him, I would assume, for several days by the looks of it. >> He's got a matt matted hair. I mean, I get if you come home tired, man. But >> at the same time, kid needs to be cleaned up before bed or something. >> I mean, like I said, like >> And we have no idea how long the kid was outside. He could have been outside for hours, correct? If I mean, I know you said you didn't hear him knocking. You said, "My suspicion is that uh you were probably asleep and didn't realize the kid got out and the only reason we got you woken up is cuz I I pretty much threw your door open and yelled pretty uh distinctively trying to get your attention." Okay, hang tight with Officer Carr here for a second. We got to make a phone call. Okay, on board with that? >> Y. >> At the same time, authorities gathered additional information, worked with animal control, and documented the scene to ensure a safe living environment for both the child and the pets. >> They got electricity. I turned the foster on. It's got water pump. The house is absolutely disgusting. Um, there's not 13 cats in there. What appears to be there's a molded child chair of a soft sit on chairs with literally moving away. Door is I mean body all over. >> How's it going, gentlemen? >> Hey Paul, how are you? >> My camera's on. How's it going? >> Going all right. >> I'm Paul with the city of Beacon. Um, I'm with the police department. I'm the code enforcement guy. I have a body camera on. I have to let you know that they're a little concerned about the conditions of the house inside. >> Yeah. Yeah. Been in the process of uh cleaning as well. Okay. So, do you mind if we take a look and see what's going on? >> Sure. >> Now, your owner is from Israel, right? But you have a local person in Poria that is you pay rent and manage. >> Mhm. Yeah. >> Yeah. Also, if you want to holler in, just let her know that we're coming in. >> Yeah. Just let her stay out here with officer Young Love. >> Okay. >> Just notice the flies. >> We're good to come in, right? >> And get some pictures. Notice all the flies. [music] What's all over the floor right here? >> Um, he powdered. He got into our bathroom last handle. I didn't put it back on the door. We have this like handle thing like >> Okay. >> No, not that. >> How old is that baby powder? Is it Johnson Johnson baby powder? >> Um, I do not know what >> Do you know where the thing is for it? >> Uh, no. It's probably stuffed in the [clears throat] garbage. Haven't been able to take this out. The garbage can was already full. We had one of these. >> That's like >> like that's been Oh, like how how long how long has it been there? It's been there since like last night. >> Yeah. But baby powder is is air toxic. >> I mean that that can make you and your wife extremely sick and and [clears throat] almost like in some cases it can cause some really bad damage to your lungs. >> Okay. So >> that's there might be a situation where you guys are going to have to leave the house. All right. Is there some place that your wife could you and your wife could go? >> Um I don't know honestly. Like I mean You know anywhere that >> I just haven't gotten to this part. Like it's been there since uh late last night. >> Can you guys So you got animals, too. How many cats do you have? >> Yeah, we we have uh two that are ours and we have like a stray that we brought in that had kittens. >> How many kittens are here? >> Uh four. >> Okay. >> Several other areas of the home were also given special attention. So, >> I'm going to have these guys get a hold of animal control and come out cuz that that that'll >> Can we take a look what's going on back there? >> What's in here? >> Whose bedroom? >> Can we open that? >> Yeah, go ahead. >> Yeah, I've been trying to clean up in here as well. >> Sorry. >> I'm going to get out of his way. I don't I'm being cautious not to step on an animal here. Yeah. >> Flies. >> Just getting a picture over on the side of the bed. Okay. What I'm going to need you to do is you're going to have to get a hold of somebody. The carpet is just completely saturated. Just completely saturated. I'm going to need you to get a hold of somebody. You can't be living in here. Can I open this door? >> Yeah. >> Is this the bathroom? >> Oh, yeah. Yeah. I was spending some time cleaning up on that last night. Just >> all over the floor. Not trying to uh clean up the tub. [crying] >> After completing the inspection, officials conducted an assessment and developed an appropriate plan of action. >> They turned the faucet on the sink and it did turn on, which I was shocked. >> I'm having Ryan get a hold of Missy. I don't know what she's going to be able to do, but they can't be in this house. We're going to go ahead and make up some signs and get it condemned real quick here. And I'll get a hold of the property owner that and then the property manager and tell them they need to get over here. I hopefully Missy can find a place for them to go. But typically in situations like this, I would give them 48 hours, but it's going to be an immediate thing. Hopefully, what >> could she get out of bed? >> She said she can get up and walk. She just doesn't feel good. >> The father was held legally accountable for the incident. >> All right. So, um, Austin is going to get transferred to the hospital. Okay. So, he's out in our custody. So, he's going to take the hospital, get an evaluation done. Um, he can't ride the audience with him. Okay. Cuz he's going to go to the hospital, get checked out. >> He go to the hospital, try to see him, but he is now in our custody. Okay. Kind of moving forward. Still waiting on a couple things. Um, but he's going to go to the hospital and get checked out. Okay. >> Okay. >> You just continue to sit tight for a little bit. Do you actually mind if I run down there real quick to see if uh I can find my phone that he dropped? >> Your phone's here. >> Oh, it is. >> Yes, it's on It's in the mud room. >> Okay. >> He had it in the mud room. So, I don't know if he dropped it in there, but yeah, the phone is up here. >> Okay. All right. >> Yeah. >> I don't really care about it. >> All right, Austin. So, as right now, you're going to be under arrest. Okay. You're not going to jail. Don't have to worry about that. But you are getting an NTA. Okay. It's going to have a court date on it. You have to make sure you're at that court date. All right. It's going to be for being a life the life and health of a child. Okay. The father was charged with endangering the life of a child. Under Illinois law, he could face up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,500. Although the family's circumstances may be difficult, every child deserves to live in a safe, clean, and stable environment. [music] Not ensuring children's safety can create serious risks to a child's well-being. Before the incident in Illinois had even settled, police in Missouri were already responding to another case involving children. I know y'all white and I'm black, but listen, I'm a person. You left your kids alone. >> On March 27th, 2022, authorities received a call from a Walmart parking lot after a witness reported that two young children were temporarily unattended in a vehicle. One child had wandered nearby, but was safely assisted by a passerby. Police promptly arrived to ensure the children's well-being and assess the situation. >> Hello. >> Hi. >> You a call? >> Yeah. >> Okay, he's in here. Okay. Uh, >> it's like their favorite driving night. There's another little boy. >> Yeah, that's what they were saying. I got another guy coming. He's going to go inside. So, I guess somebody else brought the other child inside. >> Yeah, the woman that drives this car right here, >> the silver one. Okay. Did you see anybody get out of the car? No. So, you just came out. What did you see? >> No, I was sitting in the car and the little boy, he climbed from the front to the back. From the back to the front and then I guess he maybe opened the door. He did something because the alarm started going off on the car. I guess that made him nervous. So, then he got out. >> So, the one in here got out. >> Mhm. little boy got out and then I was like, "Oh, man." And I stepped out and I was like, "Hey, come back." I've been here for almost 30 minutes. I haven't seen anybody else come out. >> Okay. So, it's been it's been a while. >> It's been a long time. >> All right. And little girl, she didn't get out. When her brother got out, she >> just stayed in there. Well, I appreciate you calling her hanging around. So, all right. >> Another officer entered the store to work with staff and check on the condition of the remaining child. >> What's up, buddy? >> Able to find out anything or >> No. He um he jumped up and he seen this one lady. Okay. Oh, no kisses. [laughter] >> He was wondering in the parking lot. One lady yelled, the other lady grabbed the kid. So, she went over there to get him out of the street. She was taking the lady. She like, "He's not my kid. I just seen him in the road." So, I walked back out there cuz she said that there was a car parked next to her. They had like a six-year-old in the car seat by herself. So, we went out there. The car was parked. >> Oh, the other officer got there with the car. >> Oh, the car out there >> cuz somebody else called also on it >> before he took off and so we was already on the way for that one. So >> somebody from the back bathroom. >> You want to go back out there with your sister? >> You want to go with your sister? You want me to go with you? >> Yeah. Both the kids are in the car. So >> So we're going to attempt to find out how long >> um said she was looking at video. >> Okay. >> Oh. and she's in there. >> Oh, she's in there. Tell her where the police car is sitting with the lights on. >> He said where the police car sitting with the lights on. >> Right out the front entrance door or >> should be one, two out. >> Two or three. >> There's a white car down there. >> They comforted the children and provided supervision until further support arrived. >> Hey, can I open the door? Oh, can you open the door? Can you open the door? Oh, no. Other one. Try the other one. Do it again. Do it again. >> No. I think CSO's on his way. Look. Press that button. Yep. There you go. >> Got it. >> You got it. >> Yeah. >> Hey, sweetie. Hey, where's your mom? Here. You want to come out here with me? >> Are you okay? >> Yay. >> How long How long you been out here by yourself, sweetie? >> She's inside. Yeah. >> What's mommy's name? You know mommy's name? >> Yeah. >> What's her name? Here. You want to Here, let's go sit. Let's go sit in my car. >> What? No. >> You don't want to sit in my car? >> I know. We're We're trying to find mommy. We're trying to find her. Where's your Where's your little brother? Did he go inside? >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Shortly after, the mother appeared. Does she look familiar? Yes, it's the same woman. >> Is this your Is this your child? >> Yeah. Yeah. >> Okay. Yeah. Where where have you been? In the store. >> In the store. How long were you in there for? 57128. I'm out with the female. >> Are y'all gonna take them or something? My husband got killed a year ago. I'm doing the best I can. If y'all gonna take them, >> we're not gonna take your kids. Here's the thing. >> I'm at my uh I'm at I'm at my wits. I I can't >> We're not going to take your kids. I get your >> I've been trying to get mom and now the police got my kids. I guess they had woke up up in the car. >> You want to go to mommy? >> I'm at Oen at Walmart. Told them if we going to take them, take them. I'm tired. They daddy got killed last year. I'm doing the best I can. >> Are you destiny? >> Yeah. >> Yeah. Can you open inside looking for her? >> Yeah. I heard >> girl. I'm at Walmart. >> My grandma waiting on me, so I don't know. >> Me up in the um So what's going to happen? >> Well, so what? I'm just showing up honestly. But uh do you have any other kids with you? >> I have a son. >> He's inside with some other walked in traffic. >> He walked in traffic. During the investigation, the mother spoke about the challenges of being a single parent and agreed to cooperate with authorities. >> How long have you been in here? >> She said like 30 minutes. How long have you been inside for? >> Probably 10 minutes. >> Is there somebody else inside with you? >> No. >> Okay. So, you're by yourself. So, we had some other lady say that you saw nobody in the car for like 30 minutes. >> 30 minutes. Okay. >> Okay. Where's your other child at? >> I I guess he up in there. >> Well, we need to go get him. >> Yeah. Well, Brad's with them. Brad's with them. Here's the deal. Who else takes care of your kids? Just you? >> Okay. I I was I was married. All it all of it me and him. He was murdered. >> It's just me. Just you. >> It's just me. Nobody else. I called my mom, her nobody will help me. So that's why I said if y'all going to take them, I got to go. My grandma is sick. She's actually in the middle of um what's it called? When you got camping, you doing all this and that. I got to go pick Yeah, I got to pick her up. Hold on. >> I'm tired. I'm exhausted. >> I know. Well, the faster we we the faster we do this, the faster you're going to get go. Okay. >> I'm tired. I'm exhausted. Taking me to a hospital. That's what my name is. I'm tired. >> I know it's not y'all fault. It's my fault. Just take me to jail. I don't want to do this. >> And who said they're going to take you to jail? >> I'm tired. I don't want to do this. I'm trying my best. >> We get that. >> Where you free with this? >> I'm trying to call my mom the address. >> I don't know everything for sure. I just got here. Just take them. I don't care. I'm trying. >> I I've been trying to I'm trying to do the best that I can. Like >> Can you take a seat for me? >> Why do we got to talk in public? Listen, if you just let your kids in the car and the duck got there, okay? If it wasn't for these kind citizens who witness this whole thing and then help corral your kids and then get us involved. Who knows where your son would be? Cuz you don't know where your son is right now. >> I do know where he >> You have no idea. >> Right there. >> Listen. Sit. Sit. Sit down. >> I really want my mom to answer. She's not answering the phone. >> Can you get a hold of mom? >> I'm trying. >> Keep trying. >> The investigation continued as officers worked to identify someone who could temporarily care for the children. Since he's got a attachment to you, >> we'll walk out there together. >> Walk out to the car with him or go to at least just sit and help LP. And >> where's Nana? >> Where's Nana? >> Nana. She said no. >> What's mom saying? >> Hey, so you know how I was just begging you to help me with the kids? We at Walmart in the parking lot with the police. So I'm like I was telling him I'm tired. I'm tired and now they want you to come up here. But I'm tired. I'm tired. I the kids up in the corner try to run up in Walmart to get a toilet plunger and that's why I was begging you for help. Like I'm when I say I need help. I need help >> and I had think Okay. So you don't give a basically >> heard. No, no, no. Let me let me talk to your mom. Can you call your mom back? >> Door unlocked or have him sitting down there. Go ahead and put him in the car that way your arms. Yeah. >> Come on, baby. Come here. Hi, Daddy. >> I missed you. Was you looking for me? >> She's saying she got nobody else to help her. Uh, >> she came up to customer service while standing there with the child. Finished her transaction up there and then left. We were right there with her child. >> Who else do you have to come take a case? >> Well, Bobby, it's just me that daddy got It was just me and him. Nobody. >> Who's this number? >> I don't know. Why is that number? >> I don't know. Ask act ask. >> The situation became more challenging when the mother was upset as officers contacted her relatives. >> Hello. >> Can you stop calling my phone, please? >> Is it? >> No, I don't know him. Don't tell him. >> Stop. I'm trying to find somebody to >> Hey, hang up. Give me >> You're about that close right now to go in jail. >> Give me my phone. >> You're about that close to going. Then we'll call DCFS and turn them over to them. >> Well, I don't know who that person is. >> That's the other option. >> Okay. But I don't know who that person is. Give no random guy calling my phone my business. I don't know who that is. >> Calling your phone. So yeah. >> Okay. So try to get a hold of somebody. Come up here. >> Okay. >> Otherwise you're going to jail. >> Okay. You still might. >> Depends if you want somebody to come pick up the kids or you want your >> best. Let me check that real quick. I know y'all white and I'm black, but listen. I'm a person. [laughter] >> You left your kids alone. >> I have feelings. >> And one is running around out here in traffic. Can you please try to reach my mom? Do >> you have anyone else you wanted me to call other than your mom? >> That's the only person their dad needs to be. I don't have no >> uncle. That's rubber. Why are you in my That don't have nothing to do with nothing. >> I'm making sure it wasn't what it looked like. >> A bag of rubber. What it look like? Call my mama. >> Yeah. Call my uh call my grandma. Let me see. >> Y'all making me uncomfortable. Call somebody else over here besides y'all. Call a Walmart worker. Call a random person because I feel uncomfortable. That's all I want. >> Who's Denisha? >> My friend call her. >> Why don't you take the phone? I gave you an opportunity and you obviously couldn't call anybody. >> During that time, officers remained focused on calming the children and ensuring a safe solution. >> Here's the thing. We're trying to work with you. If I've been nothing but nice to you this entire time, you have. >> Okay. I'm trying to sympathize with you. >> Hey, this is also a trail found police department. I'm on desk phone. What's your relationship to? >> It's your cousin. So, basically, here's what we've got. We had a situation in which she's being investigated for injuring the health and life of a child here. So, basically, she's going to be taken into custody, but we have her two kids and we're trying to get her two kids into good hands and we're trying to figure out She's kind of being uncooperative. We're trying to figure out a family member that we could get the kids with so we don't have to give them to DCFS. What's that? >> Have you watched your kids before? That's all I got. >> That's all I got. >> Where Where are you coming from? >> Can you come to Old Fallon, Illinois, Walmart and leave right now? >> Like I can't like they daddy already gone. This all I got left. So if y'all going to take them, I will go. Hold on. >> That's not what we trying to do. >> Like I will blow my [ __ ] off in front of everybody. That's all I got left. That's it. >> Here's the thing. >> That's all I got. >> That's all I got left. >> I understand that. Okay. I'm >> Stop. No, I'm not. >> Don't do that. >> Stop. Stop. >> Stop. >> Stop. Let me go. >> You're under arrest. You're under arrest. >> Let me go. >> You're under arrest. >> Call my mama. >> You're under arrest. >> I'll call my mom. My baby. Stop. Please. >> You're under arrest. Quit resisting. Stop resisting. >> Okay. Let me get up. Let me get in the car. Stop. Stop. Stop. >> Stop. [screaming] My kids. >> I didn't do >> stop. >> Let me go. I didn't do anything. My kids is in here. The shit's recording me. Y'all is doing the most for nothing. >> To prevent the situation from escalating, authorities prioritize protecting the children's emotional well-being. >> Hey, come here, buddy. >> It's okay, dude. It's okay. Hey, it's okay. You're all right, bud. Okay. You're okay. >> Hurry up. Let me in the damn car. Y'all embarrassing. >> You are. >> You are. >> What's your name? Cuz you racist. >> You're the one. >> No, you racist. Why are you doing me? What's your name? >> Put your foot in the car. >> Okay. >> Put your foot in the car. >> Hold on. Wait. >> You've gone beyond that. You've gone beyond that. >> I don't have a criminal record. Listen. Listen. >> Put your foot in the car. >> Can you call the um Call my mama? I'm going >> put your foot in the car. Call >> my mama. Please. I'm not a criminal and y'all treat me. >> You're under arrest. No, not let me out. He got in front of us and you doing me like this. >> Put your foot in the car. >> Call my mama. >> Put your foot. >> Can you help me? >> I will help you. You put your foot in the car. >> Why you treating me like >> my mama? >> Wait. It's okay, bud. It's all right. >> It's okay. >> Come here. >> What is your passcode? >> What is your passcode? >> This is serious if I'm under risk cuz listen. What is your passcode? I'm trying to help you. >> Y'all doing all this. My kids don't have nobody else. My kids don't have Please, I will act right. Look, I'm just under stress. I don't have nobody else. >> What is your What is your passcode? I want to try. >> Oh my god. My not Elsa. She the eler. Hold on. Take me out this cup for real cuz I can't. I'm not a criminal. I'm going to go to a police academy. I cannot stop. I'm not a criminal. Let me out of this. I don't know it. It's my face >> here. Look at this. What is it? >> Y'all let me out. Give me my babies. Give me my kids, please. >> You won't let me call. >> Can you let me out? That man is racist. >> If you all I did was get down and he instantly came and grabbed me. >> When relatives arrived to take over the children's care, the mother was escorted for administrative procedures. >> So, she is sitting here saying, "I'm going to blow myself up if you take my kids. I'm I'm going to myself." And then starts walking to the back of her car like she's going to go grab something in the trunk. So that's why I started putting her in cuffs. >> Can you let me >> Will you Can you Can you work with me for one second? >> Work with me. >> I can't. My kids don't have nobody else. Listen. My mama ain't going to do right. She won't act. Let me hold it. I'm telling you, it's all in the touch. I don't know the passcode, son. It's only taking the passcode. >> It's six digits. Thank you. >> Call my Hey, what they going to do with my kids? >> Hello, >> mama. >> Hey, this is this is officer with your town police department. >> We're out here with your daughter, Dad. Are you are you heading Are you heading here right now? >> Yeah. >> Okay. How far out are you? Thank you. >> You're going to catch another charge if you break that window. >> Don't open that door. >> It don't matter. >> I'll get her out of here. >> You going to get another charge? I know, but calm down. You making it bad on yourself. >> All right. And I'll be >> Sounds good. Maybe bring your cell phone. So I got salon. >> All right. >> Okay. You wrong for that. You would say your mom is coming to get your kid. You don't do a woman like that. >> I don't know what you're talking about. >> That's all you had to do. Y that's crazy. >> I know obviously out there everything's chaotic. You're stressing and everything like that. I want to let you know your kids are being released to your mother. And at this time, Officer Bard's handling this. I'm not sure as far as your charges. No, that's the the younger guy. And at this point, I don't know what your charges are. They I believe probably at this point you're going to have uh resisting arrest and hang on hang on hang on. You're going to have injuring the life health and life of a child and resisting arrest. Both of those are misdemeanor. Listen, both of those are misdemeanors which means you won't which means you shouldn't have to be held. >> Never resisted. Nobody said you're under arrest. They told me calm down and I said no. >> They're not the only single parent that I don't care if it's 2 minutes you take your children with you. sick. >> Finally, the officers returned to the store to determine the exact amount [music] of time the children had been unsupervised. >> What's up? >> She pulled up at 4:31. She walked in the store at 4:35. >> Yeah. I can't believe she was that close to a kid without even knowing. >> You know, everyone nosy if there's a cop right there. Like, you're going to look and be like, "Oh, >> grandma's on the way." Okay. Hello. >> Hey, how are you? >> All right, cousin. Okay. Is her mama on the way or? >> I'm trying to see where her phone is. Whose phone? >> She gone already? >> Yes, she's gone. The phone's right there. Grandma said she was about 10 minutes out. >> Okay. >> She shows up here shortly. >> Okay. >> Least the children to her. >> Oh, okay. You [snorts] okay? Come here. You okay? >> All right. Just remember, cooperate with us. Get your get your your handcuffs off, get your hair back on, and then this will this will honestly go really easy. And I don't think you'll honestly be here that long. All right. Now, >> you got your hair. >> Y'all some good hair. >> They really jumped on me. Three of them jumped on me because I didn't want to sit there. >> The mother was charged with child and resisting an officer. Under Missouri law, she could face up to two years in jail and a fine of [music] up to $5,000. The pressure of raising children alone can sometimes lead to poor decisions, but it does not exempt anyone from legal responsibility. 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