Open your front door. Open your front door. >> Step into the truck for no reason. >> Put your hands. >> Put your hands behind your >> From the moment officers stepped inside, something didn't sit right. Nothing was openly chaotic, but the atmosphere felt tense and uneasy. As officers took a closer look, it became clear [music] this wasn't just an uncomfortable environment. It was a situation that had been going wrong for a long time. >> Play that. >> Yes, I can, but not right now. >> Because I haven't Charles one is what it is, right? Charles, >> this is when hero cops enter a house that feels disturbingly off. Here is law zone where features real police body cam footage documenting how officers handle tents and unpredictable situations as they happen. The first incident is that police find kids alone in locked car while mom drinks at bar. >> You can't be leaving kids in a car. >> Nobody served me, sir. I asked for a jump. The guy was trying to hit on me. He offered me a drink. I On July 15th, 2022, police responded to a call about two young children left alone in a car outside a bar in Joliet, Illinois. Officers found two boys, ages two and three, strapped into car seats with the windows closed and no adult present. Their mother later came outside and said she had been inside the bar for 30 to 60 minutes. >> So then I had an altercation. So >> you came well. >> I am. >> You are. >> All right. >> Were you What were they doing in the car? >> Uh I've actually been in my husband. >> He's in there right now. >> No, he's not. He's actually working. >> You You can't be leaving kids in the car. >> No, I just actually went to get food. He's a uh he's a waiter over there. So >> the one over there we >> Yeah. Yeah. >> Is there a reason to park in the bar parking lot? >> No, there's not a reason. I'm just waiting on him to get off of work. So he kind of had altercation. So >> do you have your report? And it's Wells. We w LS. >> That's correct. >> And what's your middle initial? >> What's your birthday? >> You came out of here? >> No, I came out of the restaurant. >> The the one across uh >> Yeah. Yeah. >> Did you sure walk by? >> No, I was over there. So, we were eating. Yeah, I'm a Okay. And you were not in here. You were crossing. >> Yeah, I was a Yeah, he's a waiter over there. So, we're having issues with the truck. >> Yeah. You guys >> I was the one that called in. >> Okay. >> And uh I noticed he was there when I was picking up bottles and garbage and stuff and I called in. >> I know. >> Officers interview a witness who confirms the children were alone and expresses concern for their safety. >> Maybe I want to say 30 minutes. I could be on and on. in there drinking. >> Yeah, she was in there drinking. Yeah, I didn't know it was her and I didn't want to bother everybody talking out there. Like >> I just want to make sure you guys are aware that that way she stops this [ __ ] man. Because that's that's ridiculous. >> She comes in here often. >> I've seen her once or twice. Maybe three times. Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Thanks. Uh so you we I can have you say I call. >> Yeah. So I'm going to have you remain anonymous. >> Yes, please. >> Uh definitely. So um how many drinks you think she had? She got here maybe two, three drinks ago. She hasn't been here long. Maybe, like I said, maybe a half hour. I I I really didn't take it cuz I count. >> But but the thing is you you shouldn't be as a parent, you know. >> I know. You shouldn't be coming in here. >> That's why it cuz she initially told us that she was across the street. >> Please, if you need anything, I'll be inside. I'll be >> Yep. Y >> Hey, Kimberly. with a Yeah, with a dance. >> You you you want to um step out over there? >> Step right in front of that uh that truck right there. Okay. We going talk. >> Yeah. >> So, all right. So, check this out. >> You have >> as officers, you know, we we we got to do an investigation. >> The mother returns and initially claims she only went inside to ask for a jump for her vehicle, denying alcohol consumption. >> Of course. All right. You said you were where? >> Abby. >> Okay. >> I went in there. I asked him. Um, why you in here? >> You know, you know, you know, you weren't in there, right? >> So, so why would you lie? >> Going to be a male black vict. >> Um, there's not a reason that I would lie. It's just me and my fiance are having problems. So, my truck died out. Um, he's at work currently. Um, I had nowhere. I don't know anybody to give me a jump. My phone died out. I went in here to ask somebody to give me a jump. Nobody can give me a jump. >> So >> you went So you you went in there and ask me to give you a jump. >> Yeah, cuz my truck doesn't start. >> It don't start at all. >> At all. >> So I just, you know, I'm I'm going to be honest. So like I'm not sitting here trying to run around. It's just, you know, I don't have um >> I already have a an open investigation and I don't need another one. So, I just need a jump. My fiance's at work and I was coming. So, my sister lives right here on Center Street. I went to get my niece a gift, but my truck died out. So, what am I going to do? My My phone my phone is dead. I'm just waiting on my fiance to get out of work. >> You could verify that he gets out of work at 9:00. >> Um, I know this is not the best place. I'm well aware of that. Um, >> Kim, let me ask if if we go inside that bar right now and I say, "Let me look at your cameras." Is it going to show you drinking? >> Officers challenge inconsistencies in her story. Multiple witnesses state she consumed drinks inside the bar? >> No. >> No. Is it going to show you in the bar at all? >> No. I just went in there to get a jump. >> How long How long are you in there for? >> Not even 5 minutes. So, like I said, I asked people to give me a jump. Um, I went into the restaurant. So I asked him, I said, "Did you know female white come here?" And I gave the description, >> correct? >> They said, "No." >> I mean, I did talk to some >> name anonymous. They say you had two drinks inside. >> I didn't have no drinks. >> So if if we go inside right now and ask him, if you show him you, he's going to say that you were not inside. >> I have not had But I haven't had a drink. I asked for a jump. That was it. You're so wrong. >> Yeah, I am. >> Can you go inside and talk to the bartender or whoever the one getting? >> Okay. [music] >> All right. >> Yeah. So, just um you speak English. >> Okay. It's okay. Yeah. Just just go to the side and then look look at that lady right there. U you know, I'm not going to I'm I'm going stay right here cuz look to the side and just say yes. >> Oh, okay. All right. So, >> again, I'll let you This This is up to you. Okay. >> Okay. >> The more you be honest with us. >> I understand that. I I am going to be honest. >> Had two people inside of there said they served you and even the bartender. >> Nobody served me, sir. I asked for a jump. The guy was trying to hit on me. >> Officers verify information with witnesses. and the [snorts] children's father confirming the mother's account was untrue. >> He offered me a drink. I decline. Okay. My fiance comes here a lot. >> Mhm. >> Okay. I I declined that. >> They wouldn't have said they served you if someone bought you a drink. But >> ser means you paid for it. >> I didn't pay for that. He offered it. I was coming in here for a jump. My fiance is well aware of where I'm at right now. If you guys could just call him. My vehicle does not start. I already have an open investigation, >> sir. I don't want any I just >> I don't want problems. I'm not a bad person. >> Are you 95 for an hour and bring back my car? Yeah. Okay. Kim, do me a favor. >> Back. I'll take this off. >> Not a problem. >> And then once we we can >> I'm sure you step over it. >> Well, can I at least call my fiance? My phone died out. Uh, hold on. >> Right now, you're just being cleaned. Okay. You're not >> That's fine. But my fiance is at work. >> I don't have nobody to come get my kids. >> Didn't you just say you're waiting on your cousin on center? >> No. That's my sister. My sister's in the process of moving. >> Backyard. >> Sir, please. My fiance's at work. Can I please call him? My phone died out. >> Hold on. I'm going to double lock him. Okay, >> please. He's at work. >> Hold on, >> sir. I I'm going to be >> We're trying We're still investig We're trying to We're trying to have you help yourself. Okay, >> you have anything on you? >> I do not. I don't have weapons. I don't have drugs. I don't have anything. My truck doesn't start. My fiance gets off of work in 30 minutes. He was going to meet me here. >> Okay. Where does fiance work at? >> He works. He works. >> Where's your fiance work? >> He's working at a warehouse. >> Which one? >> Uh, in Manuka. >> Can I get your fiance? >> Mr. Robinson, can you please, sir? Please. I don't got nobody pick up my kid. >> His name >> What is his name? >> Twitter. >> You told me earlier, >> right? I told you that because I just thought I didn't think this was going to be this necessary. >> Just lied to the police because >> I apologize, sir. I apologize. >> Kim, when he left to go back in the bar, I said, "I'll give you a chance to be honest. >> Work there." And you said, "Yeah." >> And I said, "You already confirmed he doesn't. I apologize. >> All right, >> Mr. Robinson, I apologize. >> Miss Wells, >> I got two kids. >> What? As we know, >> so >> I talked to him. >> Okay. >> He didn't know nothing about the car breaking down or or jumping. Okay. >> Okay. >> All right. >> Officers placed the mother into custody for child endangerment while arranging for the father to retrieve the children. >> Okay. >> So, right now, you can be in custody. our child and angel. Okay. All right. >> All right. I'm going put you back in my squad. Okay. >> What about my make? >> Uh, you know, I'm going to call our sergeant. We going to deal with that. Okay. >> Just can't come and get them. >> He is. He is. But we'll probably have to take them down. >> Yeah. We'll probably take him in limited custody and then we'll pick him up at the police station. Who is Charles one is over, right? Charles. Uh yeah, cuz it's uh Williams. >> So we just can't wait here till he gets here. >> Okay. Well, that that dad dad's on the way. Okay. >> So why did I call my sergeant? >> I know, but dad's on the way to pick up. >> In the meantime, you're already under arrest for >> I'm letting off. Um so so and she we still have two kids here. Dad is on his way from Manuka. He was at work to pick him up. He said he can be here in about 30 minutes. Um, I was thinking about the kids. They they do have car seats. Um, >> are they in the house? >> No, they're in the back of a car. She went inside the bar and drank two two beers and left her kids in the car. She's been arrested for this before. >> Yeah. Yeah. >> All right. Mr. Robinson, I just >> my son I understand that Sergeant, can you please wait for my boyfriend to come here? Um, our plan is for him to have >> him him come here and come with the kids. >> Yes, please. Because my son will not he will >> he will throw his head back. >> I know how other looks. I'm I'm I take responsibility for my actions, sir. >> Yeah. >> Okay. I get it. You know what I'm saying? >> Yeah. >> But uh please don't let my my babies just let me know what they call you. Just be clear. I'll be on the phone. >> Are you guys going to arrest me? >> You are in custody. Yeah. The father arrives, provides identification, and officers complete juvenile release paperwork. >> Just give you a little rundown of what happened. Um, somebody called in, said that there was two kids in the car, you know, and two two kids in the car and no adult around. Uh, Kimberly, she she had went inside of the bar and she uh was drinking, had like two Coronas and left them here in the bar. And she she first said that she was that you she was at El Weo argue that you worked there and she was arguing with you. We went over there and we found out that that was a lie. Call you right back. Right back. We we found out that that was a lie and things like that. So she she's been arrested for child endangerment before. Um so then today she's been arrested. Uh I'm not sure if she's bonding out tonight or not, but uh this is her second time, you know. >> Are you are you with her? >> Yeah. Yeah, I'm with her. Uh you know, we've been together, but you know, uh I we already talk about it. I don't know why she still doing this. She's doing this. I mean, >> case though, right? call and they'll have to go through this whole >> because if you're with her, you know, I mean, I'm not paying for break up with her or anything. I'm just saying this is the second time this has happened. >> So, what I would do is take her upstairs. >> And interview her just to get her on camera. >> So, that's the only thing that you need to be careful with. >> That's uh you know, that's what I would >> I don't know if she's like >> Yeah, I can. You know, luckily it's not a hot day, not a hot night. >> Okay. All right. Sounds good. >> And then your older child, >> you got to be careful with that, man. Like, you know what I mean? Especially this is her second time getting arrested. >> Yeah. I mean, like I I was I was working, so, you know, I I I go to work, you know. I mean, I got to pay the bills and everything, but I mean >> I mean, I doing my part, but you know, I mean, I think she was at home. I mean, >> yeah, she she said that her car died here and she was going she said she text you earlier asking about like some jumper cables and things that her car died and she her cousin lives on center street but and we gave her opportunity to be honest. Um, so you got a ID on you just so I can attach it to our car that your dad And then if you want to search I'm squad person cover. >> Oh. >> So right now u and I'm going have to get some information for you like the kids names, date of birth and all that stuff because we're releasing them on like a juvenile contact form. We had him like our limited custody with us just waiting for you. So I'm just give get you some sheets like that. It it's it's nothing. Uh, you got it's nothing that you should uh that you're in trouble or nothing like that. I I just got to work on some paperwork and give it to you then leave. Do you need some help uh getting them out of there? >> No, I get them out. >> Okay. All right. I'm I'm >> Police confirm this was the mother's second arrest for similar behavior. She is processed and released on an eyebond while child welfare is notified. work on these two forms and get on step up. Yeah. Right here by the door. Place the wall this way. >> Yep. Right here by a bunch of walk. >> Can I ask you a question for when you have a chance? >> What's up? Uh, so as far as the report goes, do you guys want to go off what they said or as far as what I I mean I'm trying to >> I mean I know what they told you, but that's not true. I was asking them for a job. >> So >> the mother was arrested for child endangerment after leaving two minors unattended in a locked vehicle while inside a bar. team member leaving children unattended in a vehicle can quickly escalate into criminal charges regardless of intent or duration. Dishonesty during an investigation often worsens the situation rather than resolving it. This is the reaction of netzens to this situation. Those kids were lucky someone called it in. This could have ended so much worse. Second time. That's heartbreaking. think this situation was already intense. The body cam catches a splitsecond decision that changes everything. Comment if you saw it coming. The next incident is when police arrest. Insane drunk mom on bridge with child. >> Reason giving people the finger and >> on April 7th, 2023 in St. Augustine, Florida. Officers responded after witnesses reported a 32year-old woman acting erratically on a well-known bridge. Bystanders feared for her safety and the safety of others, prompting police to step in. [snorts] After assessing the situation, officers determined immediate intervention was necessary. >> Say that. >> Yes, I can, but not right now. >> Because I haven't. >> I'm Officer Kenny. I'm with the St. Augustine. Okay. I'm with the St. Augustine Police Department. I don't have a problem with you. I don't know you. I don't know your little boy here. Okay. Um, but >> I'm being confronted un documented for no reason. Like you're >> I'm sorry. Can you 109? >> St. Augustine is hit or miss whether or not you hit evil or you hit good. If >> someone can start rolling this way, just code one just cuz I'm in the middle of traffic holding everything up. So, because of where we're at right now, what I'm just asking is if you and I can just have an adult conversation. >> I'm always up for adult conversation. >> All right. Is I mean, would you prefer to walk that way? So, >> I would prefer to have documentation of your copies of record. >> Okay. >> Of the complaint. >> Okay. >> Her behavior escalates. She denies cursing despite body cam audio, becomes confrontational, and shows signs of intoxication while her child appears distressed. >> I've gotten two phone calls so far. >> I would love documentation. >> Okay. Well, I can't provide that to you right now in the middle of the bridge. Okay. >> I'd be more than happy to get that to you, but what I'm wondering is for our safety and for the the the vehicle. >> You think we're unsafe right now on this >> here? You're You're cussing at me. You're >> Am I cussing? >> How have I cussed at you? >> Okay. >> What is >> When have I cussed at you? Cuz I feel like >> You've been using the f word ever since I got here. Really? Is there a problem? >> Can you replay that? >> Yes, I can, but not right now. >> Because I haven't used the f word at all. >> Okay, sweetie. Are you okay? >> You are the problem. >> Okay. >> Okay. So, get back in your head. I'm going to recommend that you >> I'm going to recommend that you get in your SUV because you are making [ __ ] up that is not happening >> and I will contact my lawyer. >> Okay. >> You cannot resist us. >> Okay. You want to be a [ __ ] right now? Go right ahead. >> I'm thinking she's going to fight. >> So it's not a fight. Okay. officers decide to detain her for safety reasons and to remove her and the child from the dangerous bridge environment. >> Well, I mean, so here's >> because she was interfering with my opening. >> Yeah, >> sweetheart. >> Sweetheart, are you okay? >> You're not okay. >> Okay. Is that documented? >> Okay. >> Is that documented for court? >> Is that documented for court? >> Is it documented for court? >> Cuz that's what we're talking about. >> Come here. >> What are we doing? >> We're going to put you in handcuffs >> for what? >> Are we just going to talk? >> We'll get there. >> We're detaining you right now. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> That's fine. >> We're going to get out of all these nice people's ways. We're going to talk to your little boy. See why he's so upset. She resists instructions, refuses to walk demands. Miranda warnings prematurely and claims unlawful arrest. >> A bridge is nice. You bedetted them. >> You sure they're not? >> No, you're absolutely right. Maybe they are. >> Yeah. >> Hey, buddy. >> But ever since we've been talking, you've been cussing at me. No, I have not. >> Yes, you have. >> Please review the tape cuz that's not true. >> There's one of us that's not drunk here, and it's me. >> I am not drunk. >> Okay. I am buzzed and I am happy and I haven't been enjoying my day >> and I have not cussed at you once. >> Do you want to you want to get down here? We can get off. Let's get off the bridge. If you Yes. Right now before we leave, >> stay still. >> I'll let him get in front with me. >> Okay. >> Thank you. >> Could you for me over >> until you admit that I have not cussed at you once? I'm not. >> Would you please? >> No, I'm not. >> You'll have to carry me, bro. I'm not going home. >> I would love to. >> I'm not going here. >> I'm a nice guy. You don't >> Are you a nice girl? >> She's aing corrupt cop. >> Do you understand? >> Here. Stand her up here. Stand up. >> Follow youing people. >> Okay. >> Alling time. >> You. No, I'm not stepping into the truck FOR NOING REASON. >> WHY AM I being arrested? >> Get the other side. Tell me what do you mean? >> Just no. Please. >> You have to tell me why I am being arrested. >> First, >> you have to read me. My mir >> physical resistance intensifies. Officers struggle to place her into the patrol vehicle as she kicks, locks her legs, and screams accusations. >> Right. You can't just stick somebody at a long time for no reason. I was on the sidewalk. You will pay for this. >> I'm sorry, buddy. Hey, she's okay. Okay. Will you come over here with me? Watch your step up there. Okay. Papa 299 St. John. Show one detain. She's going to be in back with my vehicle. We can clear everyone off the bridge. Hold on. I'm not going to deal with this. >> I'm the one that made the call. >> Okay. So, >> you want to get the hob? >> Yeah, we're going to hob. >> All right. My car. Okay. Open your front door. Open your front door. Get >> open. Open your car. >> Open the car. Ground. Brad, you got mother. You don't race me now. You're going to make a 5 foot three foot girl walking across. >> You got her, Zach. >> Zack, keep handcuff. >> Due to continued resistance, officers use restraints to safely secure her. She repeatedly cries about her child while actively obstructing officers. >> Yeah. Good luck. Get them in together. >> Yeah, they're strong. >> She's hiding. Sorry. >> Yeah. Why are you You know this is going to court, right? You're not >> going to look good on you. >> Oh god, you guys are piece of corrupt. >> Grab the shackle. >> [ __ ] >> Your shed stinks so bad. It's heartbreaking. It's so [ __ ] heartbreaking. I have to walk around. >> We're still trying to get under control. >> You just took my baby. Yes, I willing resist the car. >> Get these on easy. >> The corrupt believes that you are. >> You areing out every mother. Lift her up. She sucked. Lift her up. She's got wrapped around her. >> Get off me. >> Like really? >> Get off me. >> Are you We need to get her shackled. >> What is her deal? >> Yeah. What is all this deal? What is this deal? >> Because I >> told you the truth. Let's go. Let go this way. My leg right there. >> I will trade my life for another. I can't wait for you. >> She needs to be hobbled. >> Officers finally secure her in the vehicle after a coordinated effort ensuring no injuries and [snorts] maintaining distance from the child >> and placed in that car. We can't lift her up one more time. You to the wrong baby. You >> what? >> Where's Embry? >> He's got a kid. >> All right, >> we pick her up on all four sides. We'll just throw her in there. >> Yes. >> Someone grab the legs. Grab the front and we'll just throw her in there. >> Can we get this wrapped around? No, I'm doing it differently. >> Even if you have to tie it up more. >> Yeah. >> I'm sorry. I didn't hear. >> Why? >> Like a animal in the first place. >> There hasn't even been an exchange of conversation. >> We check her while she's down. You search her. I cannot wait till Morgan and Morgan mother >> ready one >> coming in. >> You are losing your >> going on my glasses and [ __ ] right there. >> She needs to >> grab her legs. You can only kick off. >> Grab her legs. >> Grab the shackles. >> Grab her legs. >> Grab her shackles for what? >> Because you don't know what to do with an unbounded soul. One that can't being bullet like you. You all areing bullet. You bots. >> Officers recover personal items, note [snorts] money falling from her pocket, and discuss next steps. bots. >> You are not American. >> You're bots. >> You so heartbreaking that you really sold your souls of America >> for what a drawbridge interaction >> for what? >> You know this is alling recorded >> and the [ __ ] that you were saying. Is my ad over there? >> It's not >> in the car. >> I don't see it. I cannot wait. Right. >> You got it. >> $78 fell out of her pocket. She's going to need her. The kids going to need it. >> No, it's okay. >> Under your windshield for right now. >> Thank you. Can I can uh [clears throat] can you call back in or >> charges filed? She was charged with battery three counts. Resisting an officer without violence. Disorderly intoxication. Remember, public intoxication around traffic infrastructure turns a personal issue into a life-threatening emergency. Refusal to comply and verbal escalation often lead to force that could otherwise be avoided. This is the reaction of netisens to this situation. That poor kid [music] handled it better than the adult. The bridge made this 10 times more dangerous. Alcohol plus ego never ends well. You think the officers were out of options here? Watch what happens next on the body cam. Tell us if you [bell] would have done the same. The next incident is when police step in. When toddler is left alone outside hotel. >> There's a kid out here but naked out in the freaking driveway. Where is Melissa at? >> I don't know. It just woke me up. >> Okay. This is Melissa's room. >> We wouldn't be rude if that child wasn't out. On April 18th, 2025 in Springdale, Ohio, officers found a three-year-old boy alone outside a day's inn after seeing him throw a toy at a car in the parking lot. The child told police his mother had left, prompting officers to bring him inside and search for his guardians. They were led to the family's hotel room where the door was wide open and the father was found unresponsive on the bed before being taken into custody. Highlight tamui denamu to madong da the worst dad ever. >> Hello. Is this your kid? Hello. >> Is someone in there? Do you know >> there's someone in there? >> There's someone in there. >> Melissa, if you're in there, you need to come out. >> Do you know where your mom is? >> Hey, >> no mama. >> Your mom left. Who's here with you? >> He's standing here. >> Hold on a minute. Who's here with you? >> Hey, are you good? >> Do you have a child staying here? >> Have start this way. >> Officers identify the hotel room associated with the minor and find an adult male inside. initially unresponsive and confused. >> What is she? >> Yeah, I think so. >> April 75, can you have a 83 head this way? We're going to be at room 118, please. >> Tell me his mom left. >> Yeah, he's saying mom left >> and he's saying he doesn't The kids's not staying in here. >> Um, let me see if it's dude that she stays with. He's a He's lonely. >> Okay. >> Hey, so what the's going on? Who are you? Who are you? >> David, who? >> Thank you. >> Okay. Do you have ID on you? >> Let's see your ID. Um, where's Melissa at? >> There's a kid out here buttass naked out in the freaking driveway. What? >> No. No. Stand right here. Where is Melissa at? >> I don't know. You just woke me up. >> Okay. This is Melissa's room. >> She must be gone. >> The adult provides inconsistent information about who was responsible and where the minor's parent is located. >> Stay across the hall. I'm assuming. >> Hey, we're close. >> For sure. >> Do you know where she at? >> We had I thought she had that room downstairs. Did you come? >> Who Why are you in this room? >> Whose room is it? >> Yeah, >> my brother's. >> Who's your brother? >> James. >> Okay. Are you supposed to be watching this child? >> Oh, hell no. I don't want nothing. >> Okay. You're telling me that the child's mother stays in this room? The little boy is saying that mom stays in this room. He even said that last week she was in that room over there, which she was because we took a report for her in that room over there. Apparently, she's staying in this room right now. So, she sang with you and James in this room. >> No, James doesn't sing in this room. James sings across the hall. I really don't know why I'm I'm doing I don't know what happened. I don't know where this guy get outside. I don't know where everybody's at, but I'm James Melissa's like boyfriend friend. What's What's the relation there? >> Well, I think they're friends. I don't know. >> So, Melissa norally stay a good scared. >> No, we're going to wait for a second. Okay. >> Is there clothes for the little boy? >> Yes. getting dressed. I don't know where. I don't know. Like I don't know how this happened. Like I don't listen. You guys see it's not in no harm or nothing like that. You guys, what are YOU DOING? OH MY GOD. >> 21. I'm going to public service. >> Nope. Nope. You just sit down. You're not You're not making any decisions here. Sit down. >> Okay, listen. Let's not be rude to each other. I don't want to be mean. >> We wouldn't be rude if that child wasn't outside in the parking lot and you're out here tweaked out. The adult becomes argumentative and uncooperative when asked to identify responsible parties, prompting warnings about obstruction. >> How am I tweaking? You woke me up, MA'AM. WHY DO YOU KEEP SAYING TWEAKING? WHY DO YOU GUYS KEEP SAYING THAT? STOP SAYING THAT. That's rude, man. You see somebody sleeping that works every day. But >> listen, ma'am, I'm not being mean. I'm not me. I'm sorry, ma'am. I ain't do nothing. >> Okay. So, take clearly shorts. No, I understand. >> So, you're telling us that you want him to come here and be with you right now? >> No, I'll give him something to eat. >> It's too late. We're past that. >> I know you're not leaving right now. I need names of who is supposed to be watching this kid right now. >> If you don't give me names, you're going to get hooked up for obstruction. Okay, that's >> I'm telling you names now. >> What kind you >> What did I just say? >> I don't know. You said you give me your name. Who's Who's responsible for this child right in this? >> What time is it right now? What time? I don't know. Let's see here. >> Are you guys I'll have someone else come. Are you okay? >> 12:30, right? >> It is 11:43. >> Okay. >> Who is responsible for that child? >> That baby's mom >> is responsible for that child. >> You might want to just go ahead and call two for one. >> Yeah. I just want to get him out of here. >> Perfect. Thank you, ma'am. Officers confirm the adult is on probation and begin a safety check, instructing him to keep his hands visible. >> Did they come back with him yet or no? >> Huh? They come back with >> Do you have an ID? >> I don't know where >> I'm on probation. >> I got seven years. >> What are you on probation for? No, >> don't be reaching for anything. >> What's in your pocket? >> Don't be reaching. Tell me what's in there before you >> money, honey. >> I don't need to see your money. >> He's got four or five different from 2017. >> Go ahead. >> God damn, man. Are you guys serious? >> We're serious. >> Put your hands behind. >> Put your hands behind your back. Put your hands off your back now. >> We're not >> The adult refuses to comply with instructions leading officers to place him under arrest. >> WE NEED TO [ __ ] LISTEN OR WE'RE NOT GOING TO DO THIS. DO YOU UNDERSTAND ME? >> YES. >> We can grab your money, >> but right now you're just acting a fool. >> Okay, stand up. >> There's no reason. giving me [ __ ] so much dinner. >> What are you doing? How am I supposed to stand up to bed? HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO STAND OUT? >> YOU DID THAT. OKAY, >> you're lying. >> All right, we're walking outside. >> Oh my god, you guys are This is really good. You're all good. Right here. >> We will Do you want me to grab your phone? But I'm only going to do that for you if you calm down. >> I will also grab your money and you can watch me grab your money. >> Is that fine with you? Officers secure the adult collect personal property and complete transport while coordinating care and safety for the minor. >> Okay. Will you look at me? >> You guys just woke me up. >> Okay. >> Okay. Come out here. >> You guys just woke me up. >> There's a child. >> It's not my phone, honey. >> Okay. >> It's all just my money. Just my money. >> Where's your other money? >> That's all I got. All money. It's all I should have. No, I should have like uh $700. >> I just see that 20 right here. Where's the other one? >> My You guys are crazy, man. That's not right. You know, you know what else is right? That no one's paying attention to that baby. >> 12:30, man. >> I can't believe you're sitting out like that. >> I cannot believe you're doing this. Listen, man. You guys are rude. You know that. >> That's fine. >> I You know I didn't do [ __ ] You know, >> you said take me to jail for no reason. >> You can think we're rude. That's fine. >> And you have warrants as well. So don't say that you're going for no reason. >> For what? >> And don't call me honey either. >> I've got no warrants for theft. >> You have multiple. So shut your mouth. >> You got multiple. I own anything else since 2017. You guys are crazy, man. >> Crazy. Hey, this is crazy, man. >> 02, man. >> Adam, what are YOU GUYS DOING, MAN? >> WHAT ARE YOU guys doing, man? What are YOU TALKING ABOUT? >> HOW DO I GO TO JAIL ON THIS? 1126. >> I don't know if there's a needle in my pocket or not. I don't want there to be any in my pocket. I hope there's not needles in my pocket. I don't know what's in my pocket, but in bed. This is [ __ ] ridiculous, man. >> He might have needles. Just saying that. >> This is ridiculous. >> Yeah, I agree. >> You know, I I was staying in bed. You guys can't wake me up. Now I'm going to jail. I'm in sleep, you guys. You listen. I'm just saying for real. >> Frank 11 signal. >> I'm a crazy guy. >> If you have needles, which pocket? >> No, you can't look. >> No, you you're you're making three words. This is >> No, I'm asking so we don't get poked. >> I told you so YOU DON'T GET POKED. >> Which one? >> Just squeeze. >> What's your first name? I haven't even You told me really fast and I apologize. I don't remember. What is your first name? So we can actually talk because there's no point in them screaming at each other. Can you look at me? Where are the needles at? What's your first name? >> Because I would prefer to address you as your first name. >> John. >> John. Okay. Where where are the needles at? >> Yeah. >> Just you don't you don't know where they're at. >> Just woke me up. >> Okay. But they're in just one of your pockets, you think? >> All right. All right. Just go ahead. Just straighten up just a little bit for me. Okay. >> Can I just feel myself? I don't want you to poke, man. >> No poke. It's all right. The adult male was charged with child endangering as stated in the report. The charge was applied after officers confirmed a very young minor was left unsupervised and the adult present could not demonstrate appropriate responsibility or supervision along with the discovery of outstanding warrants. Remember, leaving a very young minor without direct supervision can result in immediate law enforcement intervention. Clear accountability for supervision is critical during police welfare checks. This is the reaction of nizens to this situation. I'm glad officers noticed and stepped in quickly. That situation could have gone badly without intervention. Confusion made everything escalate fast. The tension is already high. Or so it seems. What the body cam captures next saves a life pause and comment what you do here. >> They had heard a baby up there screaming. >> I can hear the baby near the door. Where's mommy? >> This is not her phone. >> The fact that the house looks trashed. >> Y'all being wrong, bro. Come on. Call my job. You can't arrest me. I wasn't even here. >> [screaming] >> ON April 29th, 2023, officers respond to an apartment complex after neighbors report hearing a baby crying alone for an extended period. More >> has anyone tried checking on this apartment? >> They were supposed to walking out. >> Uh-huh. >> But the lady that lives underneath there came to my apartment and said that they had heard a baby up there screaming. >> Yeah, I can hear the baby near the door. >> I don't know where the mom is. I have the keys to the unit. Is there really a baby? Police secure the child and conduct a safety check while searching the apartment for any adults. >> No, she just comes up the door when knock on this one. >> Suck. >> Hello. >> You want me to call my maintenance CVC here? >> I do have the keys. >> You have the keys? >> Yeah. >> No, let's go ahead and make him free. >> Do you want me to catch me? >> Yeah, let's go ahead. >> You want to wait for the other officer? >> Be mama. Police secure the child and conduct a safety check while searching the apartment for any adults. >> Hello. >> Where's mommy? >> Stay here. Don't go downstairs. Hold on. [crying] >> Hold on. Come here. Mama, stay here. >> Please >> sit here. Mommy, sit down. >> Hello. >> Sit here. Don't move. Stay. 41. >> Call police. Dial police. If you're in here, make yourself known. Did you check behind the bed? Do you have contact information for the person who's supposed to be living here? >> Yeah, I bet it's in my office. >> A man identifying himself as the children's father arrives and explains that the adults briefly left to run errands. >> Let's go get it. Excuse me. How's it going? Who are you to her? My baby daddy. >> Your baby daddy. Do you live here, too? No, sir. >> You don't live here? No. >> What were you and her doing? to the dollar store real quick. >> Okay. Do you ever visit that apartment at all? >> No. >> All right. She lives like that? >> She don't, but over the course >> Mhm. >> Oh, I want to say last year, maybe a year over, she had a lot of medical issues. >> Mhm. >> And um when I did used to stay here >> Mhm. >> it was a lot going on at the time. >> Okay. >> And basically it it's not her fault. >> Not her fault for what? The way the the fact that the house looks trashed. Officers question why one child was left behind and note unsafe living conditions inside the apartment. >> Okay. Is >> I've been trying to come over here and help >> Let me ask you this. How many kids do you guys have between you two? >> Between us. >> Okay. The other kids in the back seats also yours? >> One of them. >> Okay. The other one? >> Yes, sir. >> Do all these kids live with her? >> Yes, sir. >> Is there a reason why you all went to the dollar store and left one of them in in that apartment? She was sleeping. Let me just real quick. >> Where is she sleeping? >> She should have been sleeping in um her mom >> on like the mom's bed. >> Okay, we got to call out here cuz the neighbors heard the baby screaming and we had to get the manager to go open the door for us for us to find the kid alone in a house that looks like that. It's pretty dangerous. >> Based on initial information, officers temporarily detained the father while clarifying his involvement in resident status. >> That kid. >> Where's the baby at? >> Baby. Yeah. >> What area? >> The one that's that's right here. All right. Just making sure. Ma'am, real quick. Do you guys have family in this area? >> Not you. What about >> um I think his mom, but >> like how close? >> What you mean how close? >> Like where does she live at? >> Um probably not that far from him or his um his I think his stepmom. But I think she has something to do. >> All right, Mr. Jar. All right. All right. Due to the circumstances going around with all the situation, we're going to place you under arrest. All right. >> For child. >> What was the situation? >> For child. >> Hands behind your back. Hands behind your back. We'll explain everything. We'll explain everything. No. >> No. >> The father disputes responsibility, stating he was working and does not live at the apartment. Officers attempt to verify his employment. >> Let's be back. All right. Come on. What? What did I do? >> Can Can I call my job? Can I call my job? >> He said I was I was at work, man. I was at work. >> Call my job, man. Before y'all do this, my job before y'all do this. Y'all been wrong, bro. Come on. Call my job. We'll call you. >> No. No. No. No. I refuse. I refuse. No, >> you can't refuse. You're under. We're going to put you. >> Why are you playing anywhere? I was at work. >> They're still your children. >> But I was AT WORK. I'M CLOCKED IN RIGHT NOW. CALL MY JOB BEFORE YOU DO THIS. >> PICK HER UP AND TAKE her to the store. >> No, I met them at the store, bro. >> Okay. >> You know, you can't arrest me. I wasn't even here. >> Your chin about >> I wasn't even here, bro. I WAS LIKE, "CALL MY JOB RIGHT NOW. CALL MY JOB." NO, >> we will confirm it with your job. Here. We need to sit at the car first. >> I'm not sitting at no car, man. Call my job, bro. Call my job. >> Where do you work at? >> Calm. I'm calling them right now. I will call them. I will call them. >> You can call them, but then I'm going to call them cuz I don't know who you're calling. >> We're here in my phone. Give me my phone. >> Do you have the number? >> Give me my phone. >> I got the job phone right here. That's the job phone, which is this phone, but my manager's number is in my phone. Unlock my phone. Let me unlock my phone and I can call her. >> Well, we'll do this. >> No, no, sir. Sir, just can you listen to me? send him a sick. >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. >> We'll we'll ask for your manager through that. >> That's this phone right here for >> I know, but it confirms it. It confirms it for us to make sure we're getting the right person. >> All you have to do is let me unlock my phone. >> All right. >> Cuz y'all can't arrest and then I'll take the kids home. >> We We have people take care of the kids in case that ends up being the case. >> Yeah. How can y'all arrest me? I even told you I wasn't here. >> What's your name, dude? >> Dora Garrison Smith. >> Mr. Smith. >> They called me Dal Cinema. >> All right. Yes, sir. >> You're going to call this phone right here right now. It's going to ring. See, look. Told you. Look. It's ringing right now. And Google says this is the number. >> Okay. So, what's your manager's? >> Conflicting statements are reviewed. Additional clarification is gathered and the father is ultimately released from handcuffs. >> Call my Let me unlock my phone. >> Are you on break right now? >> I told you the system went down earlier and it just came back up. >> Okay. >> So, can you please release me from the handcuffs? >> Yeah, sure. Hold on. I even told you you interviewed me. I told y'all, >> sir, that that apartment didn't get dirty in >> I didn't SAY IT WAS. >> That is not a safe condition for children. There's pesticide everywhere. There's little choking hazards everywhere on the ground. You got to see that. >> Where do you step? [crying] And I've been coming over when I'm not at work to try to help. >> So I'm in here under a >> send my manager. Send him I said my manager. >> Can you listen like my light? >> Yeah. >> Yes. This message is for Anita. My name's leaving a voicemail. Can you call for my phone, please? >> Can you call from my phone, please? >> She just was texting. >> Let's see. Let's see if she hears the voicemail. She's probably in the cold. She's probably screaming the call. >> That's what I'm saying. CALL FROM MY PHONE. >> Let her Let her give her Let her Let's give her a chance to hear the voice. Call from my phone, please. >> Can I WALK TO YOU, PLEASE? [screaming] >> OKAY. Listen to me. >> HE WAS NOT HERE. >> HE WAS NOT HERE. [crying] >> If he was at work, he was not here. I've been here all day by myself. He doesn't live here with him. >> No, I told officers that. Okay, >> the officer over here is telling me something different. >> I told them both I don't stay here. >> He don't stay here. He have his own players. He stay by himself. These are his my two youngest two right there are his kids. My oldest one is not his. The old one is mine. Her daddy somewhere else. Okay. >> He was at work. If you put like >> I I understand what you're telling me. I've got to go off of what my officer is telling me. >> But your officer >> which your my officer saying you said you came and picked her up and gave her >> license. I would have license sir. >> If your officers would have did their job correctly, it would have been. >> Well, everything that you would have told him would have been on. >> I told them. >> So he >> So check their cameras. I told him I don't stay here and I didn't pick her up. Check their cameras, bro. >> Stop. Stop. >> This is MY pulled up. That other gentleman, the um after was upstairs. I got out the driver seat. He was not in a drive. I was driving. Well, let me talk to him. >> Got the job phone in my hand and y'all still got me a handcuff. >> Protect me for MY MOMMY. >> THEY'RE GOING to let me take the kids home. Even they do take me out the handcuffs. >> No, that'll be different. You would be you'd be allowed to if you were the biological father. >> I just asked. >> Well, then what? How come what? I said that y'all said I picked her up. >> Did you see me? If we can confirm that you were at work and you were not a part of this problem. >> I PUT THE JOB PHONE IN MY HAND. YOU JUST CALLED. >> GIVE US A SECOND. Give us a second. >> Stop. Stop. >> Just call where it says send man. Just call. >> Child protection authorities are contacted. The mother is later charged and arrangements are made to ensure the children's safety. >> Press press call. That's all you got to do to press call. >> Should be answering now. >> What's that phone? >> Well said. You can still just press just with what with him present that the state don't bring him to that. All right. [screaming] >> Hey, explain. Are you sure what's going on? >> No. They just give me a hand. >> She's being arrested for child. >> Okay. Doing an immediate response to come check on the children. >> YOU DO HAVE SOMEWHERE YOU CAN live and it's safe [crying] because it's okay. The kids will most likely go with you. Okay. But we're not done with that. You're free if you want to leave, but if you want to stay with the kids, you can stay here. That's fine. >> Is these three going to check the place today? >> Yeah. They're coming now. >> Now. >> Well, then they can give us a lift and they can see that. >> That's That's WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN. [screaming] >> OKAY. They have to check your background real quick. Make sure everything's good, which I'm not saying anything. >> I have some stuff in my background, but that's the case. >> As long as your house is good, they'll they'll go with you. Now, the oldest one is not your child. Does she Hey, does she want the oldest kid to go with him? >> I'm sorry. >> Okay. >> So, they should be here within the next or so. Um, they're going to do their investigation. They're going to look at the apartment and we're going to go from there. Okay. >> Okay. >> I think you can understand. I mean, you've seen in there. >> This is why I've been trying to come over and help him get a drink, but I mean, it still does explain why they left. >> Okay. because >> he was charged with neglect of a dependent and possession of a controlled substance. Immediate welfare check, temporary detention during factf finding and involvement of child protection services. Remember, leaving young children unattended, even briefly, can quickly become a serious legal and safety issue. Clear communication, verification, and proper supervision are essential when multiple caregivers are involved. This is the reaction of netzens to this situation. That situation escalated fast, but I'm glad officers took time to verify the facts. It's scary how quickly a short absence can turn into a serious emergency. The focus stayed where it should be, making sure the kids were safe. You think this call can't get worse? The body cam captures the exact second officer's rushing comment. If you felt that spike, >> well, you said it still hurt, so she must have kicked you pretty hard. Mhm. >> Visibly scared to be left. On June 25th, 2024, officers find a young girl at a gas station. The child describes being scared, says the mother told her she didn't want her, and asks not to be returned. Officers check the child's belly and arms for visible marks. >> Not quite sure what the heck is going on. Some scratches on her right forearm, some abrasions here. I don't need your name. >> Sergeant, right? I got somebody to help you. His name is Sergeant and he's really, really nice. >> Saw you earlier, didn't I? I'm going to take you over here to your house and talk to you for a little bit. >> Come on. >> Come on. Come on. >> Come on. You don't have to be scared. I'm taking you home. Come on. >> Oscar Alpha Lima. Oh my god. I'm getting super loud. Well, I know, but >> if she's loud, >> that's not hurting you. >> She heard you. >> That's the wrong one, baby. I'm sorry. >> Please, could you not? >> Where are you going to go if you don't go home? >> I wanted to be with them. >> Who? >> Oh, no. >> Can't do that. >> I have a name. >> You do? Uh-huh. But she lives in Tampa. >> Oh, that's a long way away. >> Her >> That's a long way away, >> please. >> Here, you out. >> Can you bring me to her? >> We'll talk about it. Okay. >> Here, get your stuff. I can't take you all the way to Tampa, baby. >> Please, please. >> You have >> The child repeatedly says she was hurt. Officers tried to contact the mother and reassure the child >> to quit running away >> because mama >> because mama what? music really means that she doesn't want me anymore. Keep on saying that on me and she thinks I let him in her child. >> Oh, really? >> I don't want to go. >> I know. >> At least talk to your mom. Yeah, you can talk to your mom. >> Who are you? >> Oh, I am going to talk to her. >> What's going to happen? I don't know. I don't know yet, baby. >> We're gonna find out what your mom's doing. >> Why don't you want to stay with her? >> Because of me. >> I got to talk to your mom. >> Stay in here. Okay. >> All right. >> Can I stay in here? >> Yeah, you can stay in here, but you can't go nowhere. I'm scared. >> What are you scared of? >> Are you going to leave me? >> Hey, why why don't you want to go back? >> Because I don't want it to be me and you keep on hitting me. >> Where'd she hit you at? >> She's been hitting me on the hand and stuff on the lip. >> Is it because you were doing something bad? She got me in there and she was talking to me. Then she just hit me in the stomach. >> What' she hit you in the stomach for? >> I don't know. She just really mad. >> Do you know the difference between a truth and a lie? >> Huh? >> Okay. If I were to say that the sky is green, would that be the truth or a lie? >> Okay. >> I'm not even lying. I promise. I promise to do my part. What did she hit you in the stomach for? >> I don't know. >> You don't know? >> Really hard. >> She was mad. Do you know what she was mad about? >> I'm not really sure. >> Okay. She hit you on your arms also. >> No, she hit me on my hand. >> On your hand? Were you doing something you weren't supposed to do? >> Well, actually, no. I was just talking. All she did is call me in there. >> She called you in there? She said she started to talk with me and then she just me. >> What was she talking to you about? >> I don't really remember, but I know that she Are you going to leave me here? >> I We have to talk to your mom. >> Talk to everybody. >> No matter what went to work. >> You went to work? >> But please don't leave me here. I'm gonna get kicked in my stomach again so bad. It still hurts. >> It still hurts. >> But I didn't want her to get arrested. Now I have to tell. Now I have to tell you. >> Okay. >> Okay. Did your mom know you left? She don't. Where is she at? She's sleeping. How many times did she kick you in the >> DCF is notified and a forensic interview at the Kimberly Center is requested because the child disclosed the incident. Officers temporarily place the child with DCF for protection >> in the stomach. >> One time and she kicked you hard. >> Um, a little bit. Not too much. A little bit. Well, you said it still hurts, so she must have kicked you pretty hard, right? >> I don't know. You know, you're not supposed to run away, but >> Okay, that is a good reason to let us know what's going on. >> But you know how to But you know how to pick up a phone and call 911, right? Yeah, but she had heard right next to her. >> I think that's why you should probably know some neighbors and stuff and that way though you can talk to a neighbor instead of going way out on the road over there. So, what do you like to do? >> You like to color? Do you watch TV? >> Yeah. >> What shows do you like? I like um on Disney I like dogs. >> Yeah, she is scared to to go back home to her mom. >> Okay. >> She claims that her mom called her into the bedroom and then started yelling at her. Said she wish he never had her um and kicked her in the stomach. >> You remember me from earlier? >> What happened? Huh? >> My mom away because my mama Okay. So what happened? She called me in the room to go ahead and talk and she kept on talking about some stuff and then she just kicked me in the stomach while she was laying down. >> Okay. >> So I ran away cuz I didn't want to get kicked anymore in the stomach and I don't want to go back cuz I don't want to get kicked in your stomach anymore. >> Okay. Can you do me a favor? Can you pull up your shirt a little bit for me so I can see your belly? Did mommy have shoes on or no? Mom, >> she had shoes on when she kicked you. >> Well, listen here, honey. I'm here to help you, >> okay? I'm going to keep you safe. >> You want a water? >> You want one? Okay, give me one second. >> Her demeanor, like when we left, >> she was calm, happy, whatnot, seeming like love to be here. That to that totally [ __ ] got a couple of things for you. One, a new friend, cuz everybody needs those. He's cute. >> Yeah. And here's a water for you. >> You're welcome. >> My sister. >> That tells you about him. It says he cares. So, what are we going to do? >> We'll try and wake mom up and I'm not with mom and that kid. So, either mom could be transported by somebody else. I'd rather wait for DCF to get here. I got a car seat. That >> officers locate and wake the mother. Prior custody history is checked. There was prior involvement. Investigators note a small red mark on the child that could be consistent with a kick, but also could have other explanations. >> No, I know. We're going to put you into uh my buddy's car. Okay. >> Did you pack your bag? >> Nice. I'll make sure it doesn't fall. Hey, buddy. Probably going to be 10:15 on mom, but we got to I want to do a forensic interview at Kimberly Center. We dropped the kid off with DCF. DCF did their thing. put off mom on a parenting plan and then few hours later kids are back at the same location says mom uh was yelling at her and kicked her in the stomach and she ran away cuz she didn't want to get kicked no more and she's got a little red mark on her stomach at bare minimum mom's going for child neglect but I'm going to do that CPI see if there's any type ofuse anything like that for the forensic interview mom hasn't been out and she still hasn't been out uh we're assuming she's there but she hasn't been outside to come look for her missing daughter >> all right so what we Mom still had to come out. I did find in our previous search um that had custody of her um previously. >> Okay. Okay. >> Um I don't know if that's still a viable option, but she is open. It's going to be child neglect. Child >> See, I didn't think I thought that guy would wait to see what Kimberly said. So, the reason they said childish is because she does have a little red mark on her stomach, which could be consistent with mom kicking her. I can't tell if it's from that or from the seat belt. >> Um, but with her statements, I'm going to run with it. >> Did mama see you? >> I had talked to her originally. >> Yeah. >> Out of the blue, she told me. She said, "Mommy slapped me in the hand." And I said, "But what?" because I did something really really bad. I was like, "Did this just happen?" This is earlier first time. Okay. >> Oh, yeah. This was the first time. And she said, "Um, because I lied." Now, I know the history on why she was wound. >> It was for uh fa to protect. Uh the allegation was that um the grandfather >> was touching her. Yeah. >> She was saying, "I said some I said that something happened to him, but it it didn't. It really didn't." Yeah. I was like, and then she's she's talking to me. So, she's telling me that um after we all left, mom told her to go into the room and uh got mad at her. I asked her, "Well, what did she say? What was she mad about?" I can't remember. And she kicked me in my stomach. Then what happened? Did she say anything? Oh, she said, "Um, I don't even think I burped you." And then what happened? Then she went to sleep. >> Officers interview the mother and other adults. They explain the investigative and legal process and inform the mother of the need for a forensic interview and medical exam for the child. >> She died out again. >> So, let me ask you what happened when we left. >> Nothing. How was >> there any argument or anything? No. >> Okay. Okay. When did I specifically? >> I went to sleep. I mean, I was going to lay down. Lay down. >> Any arguing? >> No. >> And I kind of figured that you went to sleep because I tried calling. >> I did. I'm sorry. >> No. No. Sorry. >> No, I understand. She got back out again and she went back to that very same gas station. So, she disclosed to me that there was an incident that occurred between you and her. Nothing. Oh. >> Okay. Cuz um the incident of burns arguing and >> I told her she can't be doing that off. >> Wait, I'm sorry. >> I told her she can't be doing that running off. >> Oh, okay. And then she said that um actually kicked her >> in her stomach. >> I kicked her. >> Okay. Okay. And I wasn't here, but I just got to get the statement on >> because she made that disclosure. >> Okay. She's going to have to go to the Kimberly Center. We're going to have to get a forensic interview now because of that disclosure. Now, she just said, you know, I was just going to come out here and stuff like that. I'm going to just brought her right back along and then we have another talk. But because of that disclosure, we're going to have to take her to the Kimberly Center so that way she can talk to someone that's specialized with talking to children in situations like that. And she's also going to get an exam to see because she knows her stomach. Y'all got anything? >> I'm good. >> All right. So, my dad, I I'm not sure, but uh I think there might be some charges placed on you. >> What? >> For this situation, but but here's the thing, though. I want to know, do you have anybody in the event that let's say you're >> just asleep? >> No, I understand. I understand. But follow me. If for some reason like you're gone for a long extended time, do you have any family or anyone that she can stay with >> instead of going into the system and going to care? >> Talk to Tyler. >> Huh? >> We'll have to talk to Tyler. >> Well, no, we're not going to use Tyler. We want to >> You don't have any blood relatives? >> No, I guess Wendy was our teacher and it kept her last name. old 70. >> All right. And um how about that yet? >> He's in jail in Oklahoma. He hasn't seen it since he's like 8 months old. I'm so sorry. I'm confused. What am I getting charged for? >> Well, let him handle what he's got to handle. We can discuss that later. >> I'm just saying in the event that if something comes up and you're going for a long period of time. So, dad is not in the picture. >> Okay. And you said Wendy Collins. That's the only other person and she was the one that had her before. >> You have any of her contact information? >> Sorry. >> Okay. >> Yeah. I tried calling any. >> Who' you say Sharon was? >> Your mother. >> She can't watch her. >> She won't take her. >> Huh? She won't take her. He lied about my dad her last year and he came out about like two weeks ago saying that he never did it. >> So mom wouldn't be >> You can ask him. She never did it. But >> what's her name? >> Sharon Thompson. Like I don't think they want anything to do with us. >> I got at this level. I mean you're in the room. >> This is a good thing. We're trying to we're trying to find people so that way we're not sending her to foster care because that's a daily thing that we have to keep going through that. So if you are >> like yes I don't quite I'm sorry I woke up asleep. I'm not quite sure what the heck is going on. I understand. Well, like I said, u there was that disclosure from her saying that there was an argument and there was a physical altercation and that's what led her right back to that same spot out there and someone call. >> So, I am conducting a criminal investigation. Okay? Anytime a crime is alleged, we have to do our job of conducting a crime investigation. Okay? Part of that investigation means I have to read you your Miranda warnings. Do you understand each of these rights as I've explained to you? >> Okay. Having these rights in mind, do you wish to talk to me now about the incidents? >> I'm sorry. >> I don't There wasn't an incident. >> Okay. Well, I just need a yes or no if you want to talk to me. >> I'll talk to you. >> Okay. All right. Walk me through what happened from the time we left. >> We left. I said, "Is you can't be doing that to everybody." I said, "Let us lay down and go to bed and rest." She said, "Okay." She laid down. And do you know about what time that was, give or take? >> Investigators state they believe there is sufficient concern to pursue a criminal investigation. The mother is read Miranda warnings and ultimately taken into custody. >> All right, give me uh just a second and uh just hang tight here for me. I'll be back with you in a second. Okay. I still feel firmly on the child neglect and the child abuse. >> Yeah, me too. Visibly shaken. >> Mhm. visibly scared to be left for the murder. >> Yeah. Like from I'm telling you from the time we left here to when I saw her in your car, it's like a totally different person. >> Yeah. >> Oh, Miss Stephie, right now you'll be placed under arrest for child and child neglect. Okay. >> Want to put your hands behind your back? Put your hands behind your back. >> Go Tyler. My phone's in my pocket. >> Well, you can call him from the from the jail. >> I don't have his number like that. >> You don't know his phone number? >> I'm not sure. >> I don't know his phone number. I don't know what's going on. I'm sorry. I'm still confused. >> It's just >> I just woke up. I'm scared. >> I got you. >> What do I do? I didn't do anything. I'm scared. >> We just got to This is part of our criminal investigation. Okay. >> What do I do? I'm >> sorry. >> What do I do? I didn't do anything. >> Just Just face the car for now. Okay. Do you have anything on you at all? Anything hiding in your bra? anything like that. You know that once you get in the back of that patrol car and you get to the jail, if you have stuff on you, it's introduction of contraband. You know that, right? >> That's which is an extra charge, which you don't want. >> I don't want that. >> Okay. All right. Stay facing the car. >> Check it. Okay. Check for weapons. >> We'll get that figured out in a sec. Go ahead and step in here. >> These two numbers here I have associated with her. So, you may be able to call them. >> No, with this lady here, the temp the lady we've arrested. >> Ah, see, I don't know if they're if they're family. >> I don't know, but you could call and say, "Hey, do you know this person?" I mean, it might get you it might get you somewhere. >> So, check this out. Let me go ahead and uh give my supervisor a call. Hey, if you can tell uh her number >> as a backup. All right. Thanks. Hey, uh, think I can get some help transporting >> uh, center? >> I would. >> The mother is charged with child neglect. The child remained with DCF pending the forensic interview and further case processing. Child placed with DCF for protection. Forensic interview and medical exam requested at the Kimberly Center. Mother arrested and mirandized. Criminal investigation continues. DCF casework continues. And final legal outcomes will depend on prosecutor review and the court process. Remember, if a child discloses physical harm, authorities typically involve child protective services and perform a forensic interview and medical check. An arrest or charge reflects an investigation and probable cause. It is not a court finding of guilt. This is the reaction of netzens to this situation. Glad the child was believed and DCF stepped in those interviews matter. Sad to hear the family history. Hope the child gets stable care. Reminder, always document and report suspected child harm so investigators can act. Think this situation was already intense? The body cam catches a split-second decision that changes everything. Comment if you saw it coming. >> Why y'all got to argue in front of the child, man? You committed an act of domestic violence in front of a 9-month-old. >> Why you holling at me? >> Put your shoes on. >> That's rude. >> Put shoes on. >> Say please. What if I sue y'all? >> Put your foot in the car. >> Oh, I need to call my mom. On June 9th, officers responded to a domestic disturbance involving a couple arguing loudly in front of their 8 to 9month-old child with reports of furniture being damaged. >> What's going on? >> You as well. >> She bought me some food >> and I told her I get her cash. She wanted to take me to the store and get it. And I ain't got the money on me. I got no cash at my house cuz she was like she'll call the police. I ain't got no cash. I ain't got no cash. If you want your food, then get it. >> Only thing he had to do was leave my food and get out my car. >> Okay, we about to handle that. >> That's all I want. I want to show you that, too. >> I believe. I mean, if you paid for it. >> I'm just show I just want to give my stuff and go buy a bed. >> Okay. So, you sent him the money so he can purchase the food. >> Look, do what I told him. I said, "Get me two real sandwich." >> He was like, "That that ain't going to be enough." I was like, "That is enough. That's that's enough for me." You know, cuz that my mind I wasn't planning on buying him nothing. Period. And then I don't understand he got own debit card. Why you want Why you want me to cash out him? >> She wants her food back. >> Give her food. >> Give her food back. >> We got We got We got >> We don't have We don't have time to be arguing about food. >> Damn. Food don't even look that good. I ain't going to lie. >> Officers separate both parties. The woman states no physical assault occurred, describing the incident as verbal arguing only. >> It looked crappy. >> He had like a gas. He had to got some gold on him. >> I don't know why. Because that food look want to get up. >> Get rid of the food. >> Yep. >> Anybody? >> They were You can see them. They were upstairs. >> Turn the lights off. >> Did they? >> Yeah. >> I saw him. >> Come downstairs. >> This me. How are you? >> What's going on? >> Nothing. I'm just talking the phone. I'm fine. >> Can we go inside? >> Sure. Who else is looking here? Huh? >> Who else is here? Can you stay? Can you stay down here? >> Yeah, stay right here. He's >> upstairs. >> The boyfriend admits both had been drinking and confirms repeated arguments about infidelity, pregnancy, and parenting responsibilities. >> Nobody want my baby daddy and the baby supposed to be sleep, but this >> Can you have a seat over there? You just cover yourself with this blanket. >> How old is the baby? >> Eight months. >> Eight months. I am. >> What' you say was upstairs? >> Baby daddy. >> Baby daddy. >> What's his name? >> His name is Armen. >> Armen. >> Army. >> Did he hit you or anything? >> No. He just >> arguing a little bit. >> Make contact with me. >> Okay. [snorts] >> Okay. >> Arm morning. >> What's going on, man? >> What's going on? >> Nothing. just talking. >> Just tell us what's going on, man. Just calm down. What's going on? >> So, we both drinking, right? So, she came here arguing saying I was cheating. I was doing this. I was doing that. And then she get mad cuz I got a baby on the way. She get mad about the baby. And I said, "No, don't try to don't try to re cuz just a couple months ago that my first child, >> this was in front of a child." >> Huh? No. My first child. I'm saying this my first child, but I got another child by >> So, what's going on? >> About what? >> Typical. Y'all been drinking a little bit? >> Y'all been drinking a little bit? >> Officers stress the seriousness of arguing and destructive behavior in front of an infant. Damage to the blinds and a ceiling fan is observed. No, I feel you. I feel you. >> So, what's going on though, man? >> Did he hit you or anything? >> I don't know. >> You sure? >> Can I see your face real quick? Make sure he doesn't hit you. >> Yeah, he don't he don't hit me. >> He just talks loud. >> Yeah, he just talk loud. >> He in the face. >> Oh, no sir. >> What's your name? >> My name is Tamitra. You remember me? You pull me over. >> Maybe you do look familiar. Does he stay here? >> He don't, but he come and visit cuz he got a child. His baby got me one month. One year. >> Y'all have y'all have a child together, though? >> Yes, sir. >> Where's he Where's the baby at? Is he upstairs, too? >> Yes, sir. >> How old are you? >> How old am I? 24. About to be 24. >> So, basically, we were talking about female and she was like, "I don't give a none of that." I'm like, "Bro, we not do all this." She lying to man. >> Yeah. And we just been in here arguing, >> man. Why Why y'all got to argue in front of the child, man? >> Sir, I I >> Why y'all got to do that? >> I don't want to argue. >> He ain't deserve this. He don't deserve this. >> You're right. But sir, I promise you it's not me. I'm telling her I don't want to argue. Like, stop yelling. Like, I know. Like, I'm tired of arguing. You seen You seen I even got my bags right there. I go downstairs. That was my bag, my bag, everything. I took everything out there with my jacket. I get ready to leave. I ready to go downstairs. >> Can I get your name? >> So, it's just all It's all been just verbal. Just arguing a little bit. >> Talking a little. Do you want him to leave? >> No, we just talking about like what he need to do >> like for you and your kid. >> Yes. >> As a dad? >> Yes. The woman admits she pulled down the blinds and knocked over the fan during the argument, stating no one was physically struck. >> I understand. >> So, who tore this fan up? >> She did. >> Did you tear anything up, man? Be honest with me. >> Be honest with her. >> You can ask You can ask her who did who did the blind in the pan. I swear >> she going to say she did a >> What's wrong, buddy? Yeah, >> it sound like it. How old is it? >> Going to be 9 months. >> 9 months. >> My son's six. >> He'll be 6 months Monday. >> Got a question. >> I got a question. How did the blinds and the fan get tore up? >> I pulled them down. >> You pulled them down? >> Yes, sir. I can replace them. >> And what about the fan? >> I knocked it over. >> You knocked it down? I didn't hit nobody. >> Officers determined domestic violence occurred due to property destruction in the presence of a child regardless of ownership. >> I got you. I got you. We're just trying to figure out. Thank you, >> man. Y'all got to do better for this child, man. >> You don't He deserves better than to be draw pulled in with this, you know. >> Oh, excuse me. He deserves so much better than that. >> She pulling flies down 100%. Eric's about to go home, >> huh? >> Eric's about to go home. >> Why'd you pull the blinds down, man? >> Y'all was arguing a little bit. Stand up. >> I'm naked. >> Stand up. >> You got some clothes you can put on. >> Whoa. I would nap tonight with my friends. That's not >> Yeah. The culture center, too. >> The woman admits to consuming multiple tequila shots and becomes increasingly argumentative and uncooperative with police commands. >> So, how many drinks you have? Be honest. You ain't getting arrested for that. >> I need to know. >> Something we need to know. >> Three. >> Three. Three. How big were they? >> I hear a little bit. Were they like tequila shots or was it like beer? >> How many of those did you take? >> Three. >> Three tequila shots. That's more than three killer shots. All right, turn around. >> Long as >> Turn around. >> As long as I won't be here to get my >> Turn around, babe. Why you looking? >> Cuz you f in front of a 9month-old. >> I'm not fighting. You committed an act of domestic violence in front of a 9-month-old. >> What is that? >> It's exactly what you >> She repeatedly refuses lawful commands to enter the patrol car, arguing about contacting her mother to retrieve the child. >> She did up there 14, baby. >> 26 105. >> Well, as long as I call my mama, I find my baby and I stay here. >> You stay with him. >> Who? >> That's his baby, too. But I need my mama to come here, too. >> Come on. >> Who's taking her to the car? >> That what I'm saying? >> Me. >> You got your phone with you? >> Yeah. >> I left mine on the desk. >> I got it. >> Why can't I call my mom? >> Come on. >> Yeah. Yeah. We'll call. >> Why you holling at me? >> Put your shoes on. >> That's rude. >> Put your shoes on. >> Say please. >> I ain't saying please. You about to go out there barefooted now. Put your shoes on. >> See, he was >> Come on. Okay, sir. >> That's rude. He was talking to me. Why you rude? What if I sue y'all? >> Put sue us. Get in line. I don't care. Put your other shoe on. >> Let's go. >> Thank you. >> Appreciate it. Appreciate it. >> Thank you, sir. I like you. >> Come on. >> Why you rude? >> Keep on going to that car with the lights on. He's going to get a photo of the damage real quick and we'll be out of your hair. It's right here. >> Which one? All of them got lights on >> with the light bar. Oh, why you rude? Why you holling at me? You You said >> All right, have a seat. >> You upset today? >> Have a seat. >> I'm in a seat. >> Put your other foot in the car. >> I'm going to get my mom. >> Put your other foot in the car. >> Say please. >> I ain't saying please to you. >> I want to call my mom cuz >> put your put your foot inside the car. >> You will get a call when we get to the police department. Now put your >> I can't call my mother now. >> Put your leg in there. >> I'm the only person that stay here. >> Put your leg in there. [music] >> Put your leg in the car. >> I'm the only resident on this house. So I need to call my mother so she can get my child. >> Thank you. >> I will forward you a phone call when we get to the police department. >> I need to call my mother now so she can get >> Officers arrest the woman after continued refusal to comply. The boyfriend is advised about no contact orders and child safety considerations. My bad. >> Put your foot in the car. >> I'm the only res only. >> Put your foot in the car. >> Oh, I need to call my mom. >> Put your foot in the car. >> Charging you with obstruction. >> What is that? >> Not following law of command by a law enforcement officer. >> I'm about to make you put your foot in the car. Listen to me. I'm the only resident on this house authority. So, I need to call my mother be my child. >> Put your knee in there. It's about >> No, that is not how the law rules go. I need to call my mom cuz I'm the only person on this list. >> Step down here >> just to let you know she is going with us. Okay. >> Okay. >> Um she can't damage property even if it's her own. She can't damage property when it comes to a domestic issue. >> Okay. >> The other issue is the fact that the child was in the room too. >> Okay. >> When she did this destruction arguing in front of the child, that's something you shouldn't do. But at the same time though, it's the damaging of the property with the child present. Okay. Okay. >> Thing is though is she has to appear before a judge because it's domestic. She won't even see the judge until Monday. >> Okay? She won't even get a bond until Monday after she sees the judge. Nine times out of 10, they probably won't issue no contact order. Okay? So, keep that in mind for the sake of your son or whatnot, you may want to go ahead and spend the next couple days trying to make arrangements. >> See what I'm saying? So you can do what you need to do so you don't so she don't get in trouble when she gets out. Okay. Just relationship issues or whatnot. They even offer that kind of stuff too. Okay. >> Okay. >> Don't be ashamed to take resources, man. Cuz I I I've got myself kind of messed up in some things. I was in Afghanistan and all that stuff. I waited too long to get help and now I'm going through some stuff that I'm going through therapy and stuff like that with it. >> Yes, sir. >> It destroyed my entire family. I didn't have my family anymore. But just uh cooperate with the system a little bit. It'll get through it and then eventually y'all can reconcile after all this and let it be. So >> I'm the only person on this list. Me and my son didn't call. Y'all not going to treat me like that. What's wrong with y'all? >> I need you to put your foot in the car. >> Call one more so you come get my child. >> Put your foot in the car. >> I need to call I need >> I will forward you a phone call when we get to the police department. I put your foot in the car. >> We'll give you a call at the police department. >> No, I'm the only person on this lease. So I need to come. I'm on. I'm not going for that. No. >> Put your foot in there cuz we about to take another route. >> No. >> Yes. >> I'm the I'm the Me and my son is the only person that own. I'm not playing. He not >> We'll let you call your He not going to treat me like that. I'm not even going for that. >> Put your foot in there >> cuz I know how y'all like to get down on these apps and trying not to get me like that. Me and my son the only resident on this on this list. You need to put your foot in there. >> Can you call my mom? >> Yeah, I'll give her a call. But you got to put your foot in there. Please, >> man. I'm not going to go. No, I'm not going to go down like this. I'm the me and my son the only resident on this lease. >> We're the only two people on this lease. >> Y'all not going to get me like that. I'm not. >> No, no, no. >> Ma'am, I promise you it's going to be a lot easier. >> No, y'all trying to trick me and I'm not going like that, >> man. You rude. He rude as leg in there. >> No. Can you talk to me, sir? >> Yeah. We'll call your mama. Okay. >> When? >> Once we get to the police. >> Mama work third shift. I need y'all to call her now. >> We'll let you call her. Okay. >> She not going to answer. So that's why I need y'all to call her down cuz she work third shift. >> Well, we can't use our phones. We got to use the phones at the police department. >> Y'all need to call. >> So you just not going to put your foot in there? >> No. Y'all not going to trick me like that? Cuz I know how y'all get down. Y'all like to tase and shoot folks. Y'all ain't f to do Don't touch foot in there. Don't text me, sir. That's a That's a soup. >> Put your foot in the car. >> That's a soup. >> Shut it. >> Don't say [ __ ] See my pretty straight >> straight head on your shoulder. >> Cuz I told I like you on me. like, "Bro, I knew you." >> So, what you need to do is >> whatever arrangements you end up making so she can come back home and be around the child, whatever, whatever that ends up entailing. Uh, don't get into this thing cuz until your court date comes up, actual court date, the judge decides what if y'all can be around each other. Don't do this thing where she ends up calling you like >> Yes. >> make your way back in, you know? >> Yes, sir. >> Put your foot down. >> Yes, sir. draw that boundary that that that behavior is going to talk. >> Do she her phone? >> Her phone. She phone. >> She don't need it. >> Okay. >> She don't need it. >> She can call from the jail. >> Are you you good relations with her family and stuff? >> Yes, sir. Her mom, my dad, everybody. I know everybody. >> I got you. >> So, y'all be able to work some stuff out? >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. All right. Come on up. >> Talk to you. >> Don't fall. >> Did you spit? The woman was taken into custody and charged with willful obstruction of law enforcement, thirdderee cruelty to a child, and criminal trespass related to a family violence incident. The case was referred to the court system where a judge would determine bond conditions [music] and any temporary restrictions, including possible contact limitations, while the matter proceeds. Remember, property destruction and aggressive behavior in front of a child can legally qualify as domestic violence. Refusing lawful police commands often escalates charges and worsens legal outcomes. This is the reaction of netisens to this situation. All this over food turned into life-changing charges. The baby is the real victim here. Arguing like that is heartbreaking. Once she stopped cooperating, everything went downhill fast. Everyone thought it was too late until the body cam shows the exact second officer step in. Did you predict that rescue?