No, I'm not the one. She's upset. So, what happened? That little girl was hitting her first. Like, she put her hands on that. >> Oh, God. >> What you trying to take, officer? >> The behavior of the adults, the condition of the children, and signs of long-term dysfunction that hadn't formed overnight. This wasn't a sudden crisis, but a toxic family situation that had been hidden for years. This is when hero cops discover a toxic family situation hidden for years. Here is law zone where features real police body cam footage documenting how officers handle tense and unpredictable situations as they happen. The first incident is that police rescue toddler from extremely dangerous mother >> that apartment. No child should ever be even close to living in something like that. That was one of the worst >> one two three four counts battery on Leo. One count child neglect. On May 20th, 2024, deputies in Leburg, Florida, responded to a welfare check after a father reported not hearing from the child's mother for days. When there was no response at the door, officers obtained a search warrant and entered the home, which they described as having some of the worst living conditions they had seen. Inside, they heard a woman and a baby crying behind a barricaded locked door [music] and took the one-year-old child into protective custody. >> I want my baby. I was trying to check on my baby and she's not responding. >> She's yelling. I need to see if my baby's okay. >> What is she yelling? >> Get out >> to you or the kid? >> No, not the kid. I don't know if the kid is there. That's what I'm trying to see. >> Oh, okay. So, you're just wanting a well-being check on the kids? >> Yes. Make sure. >> All right. Would you stay down here for us? >> Hey, Crystal. It's Corporal Her Lake County Sheriff's Office. We're just here to make sure that the baby's okay. That's it. Once we verify the baby's okay, then we're going to leave. Okay. Apartment management explains that the woman recently barricaded herself inside, changed the locks, and blocked the door with furniture. Neighbors report ongoing issues. >> Crystal, can you please just come to the door? We legit just want to make sure the baby's all right. That's it. And then we're leaving. Is she talking to you through the window? >> Crystal changed a lot. Crystal Crystal, >> is there another door? >> No, these permits only one way in. >> Just keep an eye on that. and everything. >> So, we trying to evict um Matthew and Dallas. >> Okay. The two that are there. >> Yeah. So, um the one that is in there, she changed the locks. >> Okay. >> And she's on Alpha. So, when the deputy came in to um evict her, um she's not on the paperwork. >> So, it's actually her residence. So, it's nothing that they couldn't like. >> Okay. Do you know if she's left? Deputies enter the apartment and describe it as one of the worst living conditions they have encountered. The child is located and secured. >> He left um nobody knows where he where he's at. >> Okay. >> Yeah. But um if the door is unlocked, if you need to like break any doors, um you have the um you guys can >> Okay. >> All right. Well, it doesn't look like we're going to have to do any of that. Um cuz we already opened the door and looked inside just to see if it was unlocked. We haven't gone in yet. But we're waiting for him to fill out an affidavit. Um, and then we're going to go in and just verify and check. But it kind of looks like >> she's gone. >> She's gone cuz I mean it's pretty much empty in there. There's no couches or anything, but like all the broken bed stuff and everything is just pushed up against she went like broke everything and put like bar herself because she was trying to protect. >> Okay. Hey, how's that baby doing, man? >> She's good right now. >> She's good. What's up? Okay. >> Thank you. Sorry that didn't occur to you guys, man. >> Hey, I'm glad we got your child. >> Yes, sir. I'm glad, too. Thank you. Yes, sir. >> That's that apartment. No child should ever be even close to living in something like that. That was one of the worst I've ever seen. All right. I'm glad that you called us. I'm glad >> the father is reunited with the child. Officers confirm the infant is alive and removed from the unsafe environment. >> Glad we were able to help you out and get the baby out of that situation cuz that was not good at all. >> Thank you very much, sir. >> Yes, sir. just stick around for us a little bit. Um, RCIB is actually coming because of all the events that have occurred and what we've witnessed in there. >> Okay. >> So, she's she's going to be charged with some form of child endangerment, child neglect. Um, as well as a battery on all of us. >> No problem. >> All right. Thank you guys. >> All right. So, I guess you used to live here, but you moved out four or five months ago. Is that right? >> Okay. And when you left, the house was in pretty good order. >> Yes. Me? Yes. Everything was good. It was never like this. The window was never like that. >> Yeah. Okay. And what is the child custody situation? >> She has, but I'm uh >> Yeah. >> Um so you you take care of her. Is there any court paperwork as far as custody goes? >> No. Okay. When they were able to, as officers continue clearing the scene, the mother confronts them and throws a chemical substance later identified as bleach, causing officers breathing and vision irritation. I got a little bit space. >> We got a little bit of space. A little bit at a level. >> Slide this. Slide this bottom down. What? >> It's jammed in there. >> I don't like it. >> It's jammed in. >> You got to come with it. >> I'm not >> [cough] >> Officers deploy a taser, take the woman into custody, and provide immediate decontamination assistance to affected deputies. Go ahead. I believe it's I'm sure at this point it just smells like bleach. I'm going need at least two more here. [clears throat] >> Hey, let's Can you go downstairs? You good? Yeah. Cool. It went in my throat. >> Stay with her. You may [ __ ] bang her head on the >> partition. Hey. Hey. Ask for the [ __ ] >> Some kind of >> My throat's burning. Oh, great. They don't want to coat us. >> Hey, >> where's the [ __ ] bleach? Damn it. >> One, two, three, four counts battery on Leo. One count child neglect. >> [ __ ] I can't see. >> Tom, you want me to take her? >> No, I'll take it. You >> want me to take it? I just I really cannot see though. >> Hey guys, water. The woman continues yelling and resisting verbally while officers [snorts] maintain control and escort her from the building. >> You got some more. Thank you. >> These are like gentle sit down. >> Sit on the curb. Sit on the seat. Sit on something seat. I got to go back in there >> for what? >> She took one of my this cup. >> Mike, you got a dry napkin. taking myself. [clears throat] Okay, I'm going down. >> 3450 late. She's 10:15. >> Okay, officer. You pushing me down the stairs. You pushing me down the stairs. Officer, look what they did. I didn't do nothing wrong. All I'm doing is telling Jesus saved. Jesus is saved. Y'all doing me wrong. Y'all see this? Y'all doing me wrong. Look, they took my kids. They made my kids run away. Now look. >> Officers conduct a search incident to arrest, explain that she is on body camera, and transport her to a patrol vehicle. >> Okay, take me a handcuff. Dallas, you was all on this. >> Shut the hell up. >> Okay. >> God is good. >> They heard the dog. The cops hurt the dog. >> What you trying to take, officer? >> Make sure you ain't got nothing in your pocket. >> I DON'T GOT nothing in my pocket, y'all. I don't have nothing in my pocket, officer. >> So, what is this? >> Oh, okay. >> Exactly. Shut the hell up and let me do my job. >> No problem. >> This is what you wanted, Dallas. You see, you took all my kids off. >> I pulled on >> Stop moving. >> I'm not moving. Officer and you and you moving me and telling me stop moving. Officer, I'm not trying to do nothing. Officer four, >> right? It's just Yeah. transport. >> Oh, what's up? Please forgive me. I was just trying to protect my >> I'm going to pat you down. >> No problem. >> You going to stand right here or lean on the car? Do you have anything on you that's going to endanger me? >> Only batteries and lighters? No ma'am. >> Okay. Are they on your person? >> No, he took them out. >> Okay. So, there's nothing hidden, nothing. No needles? Nothing? >> No. No. >> What's in your ear? Is that just your ear? Ear earring? Hey, can you frame her? Spread your legs. Thank you. You don't have to You don't have to get that far. You close me a little bit. There we go. Thank you. >> You wearing a bra? >> No. Oh, yeah. >> Okay. >> Is it a wire bra? >> No. No, ma'am. >> Is there any chemical on you? Any >> anything that's going to hurt me in that fashion from what they are telling me? All right, I'm going on your >> No problem. Okay, >> no problem. >> So, just to let you know that you're all on body cam, so everything you said is going to be recorded and >> all be used. So, just I'm just reminding you of that fact. Okay. No problem. >> The woman is seated in the vehicle, given water, and advised she will have the opportunity to speak with a judge. No more necklaces. >> No, ma'am. Okay. >> All right. We're going to step to my car. >> No problem. >> She's right over here. >> Can you please grab the water? >> Yeah. >> Can you grab the water? >> Yeah. Can you please you got to get to the car first before you get water, officer. All I need is water. >> Is there a reason that you need water? >> Yes. I'm really thirsty, ma'am. >> Is that it? >> Yes. >> Is there no other reason? >> No, I'm just thirsty. You can put in for me, officer. >> Yeah. Yeah, we got to get the car. >> Please forgive me. >> I forgive y'all. Please forgive me. >> You don't take any medication that requires >> No. No. No medication. No. Nope. No medication. >> All right. Put your seat belt on actually. Not your fault. Please bring me some water off the side. Give >> me some water. >> Please. >> I apologize. I'm so sorry. I love my kids. >> No worry. >> Sorry, ma'am. I'm so sorry. I'm sorry you have to come and do this. So sorry. >> Thank you so much, ma'am. >> Is this a water bottle for your house? No, I don't know. >> Somebody offered >> I don't know. >> Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. >> You're going to have an opportunity to talk to the judge. Okay. >> No problem. Can you give me a little bit more? >> I don't take no medication, nothing. >> Thank you so much. >> Can you just leave that water bottle right there? So, >> no, it can't be in the cab, but I'm going to put in the front. >> No problem. Thank you so much. The mother was charged with two counts of battery on a law enforcement officer and one count of child neglect after deputies documented unsafe living conditions, removal of the child for protection, and an alleged chemical assault on officers during the entry. She was booked into the Lake County Jail with bond set at $11,000. The child was placed safely with the father and the case was referred for further child welfare and court review. Remember, severe living conditions and lack of responsiveness can justify immediate police intervention to protect a child. Aggressive actions toward officers during a welfare check can rapidly escalate charges and legal consequences. This is the reaction of nizens to this situation. That apartment description alone was horrifying. Glad the baby was rescued. Throwing chemicals at officers only made things worse for everyone. The father did the right thing by calling when he couldn't reach her. Think this situation was already intense. The body cam catches a split-second decision that changes everything. Comment if you saw it coming. The next incident is when police rescue child from extremely dangerous neighbor. >> She has all recorded right here. A friend recorded it. >> Test me first. >> Stomping my daughter. That grown ass big lady. On April 18th, 2025 officers responded to reports that a 20-year-old woman assaulted an 11year-old girl at a public park in Canton, Ohio. Police said the altercation left the child unconscious and the incident was recorded by a witness. >> Well, she doesn't come out and talk to us. >> Well, if she doesn't come out, we're going to get search war. Go ahead. that part. What time did this car come in? >> 1500 hours. What's wrong? >> Knocked her unconscious >> and she had all recorded right here. A friend recorded the entire thing. >> Where's she? You know where she's at? >> Right here. I don't know. >> She's in 1634. >> What was the lady that did it look like? >> All black smacky ass booty shorts. All right. You guys do me a favor. Just go down here. Okay. appreciate it. >> Officers attempt to make contact with the suspect. Family members claim the child hit first while officers explain the need to speak directly with the adult involved. >> Go down by our car. We'll have the medics meet you down there. Okay. >> 246. >> It's clear for medics. Uh I'm having the victim go down by my cruiser to let him know. Suspect house is going to be 1637. I'm trying to make contact now. >> Copy. >> Hi. >> Get in there, cat. >> Is this two units? No, it's one. It's one unit. One big one. >> So, are you the Are you the one? >> No, I'm not the one. She's upset. So, what happened? That little girl was hitting her first. Like, she put her hands on Destiny first. >> So, I understand that she's upset, but we got to talk to her. Okay. >> She won't come out. She's afraid she's going to go to jail. >> Well, she doesn't come out and talk to us. >> Well, she doesn't come out. We're going to go search for her and go to >> officers request to view the recorded video and note the presence of park surveillance cameras. As of right now, we're just talking to people. If she doesn't come out, that's called instruction. >> All right. >> What's that, sir? >> I thought you got Yep. Absolutely. >> I know the law difference. I was 12 and a half years in the military. >> Okay. >> These guys are ladies. They know what they're talking about. >> They're they're Yeah. Right there. Serious. Witnesses describe the escalation at the playground. Officers focus on identifying where the violence begins in the video. >> All right. Yes, sir. 43. >> Are you good if I go check out this video real quick? >> They said some lady curb stomped this kid. Um, I guess there's a They said I guess there's a video. I'm trying to >> You guys got the video I can see real quick. police came over there. >> And there's a police camera at the park as well. >> We're going to go right back. >> People right there weren't even over. >> Where's it happen on the video? I noticed it's pretty long. I don't need to see the whole thing, but just for medical stuff. >> No, he's talking about in the video where the violence started. >> He said, "Call the police. This is where they're provoking him to kind of run to pay." Then >> the suspect identified as a 19-year-old woman admits to striking the child after a verbal confrontation. >> She runs up the thing. >> Do you know these people at all or No. >> Okay. My daughter even told her kid was cute. >> Who's recording this? >> She ran up here >> and was stomping my daughter, that grown ass lady. >> She's so bulky. >> Well, that's why I had them go down there. How do I spell your name? Best name. >> P E S T A N Y. >> Was your last name Scott? >> Yeah. >> It's spelled normal. >> Yep. >> All right. Was she with you? >> Who all was with you? >> Her. Her son and me. >> So, what happened? >> So, she's saying that she was running her mouth to them. They started yelling back and forth. She slapped her. >> How old are you? >> Uh 19. >> So, the the kid hit you. >> Yes. >> Okay. >> What happened after? After reviewing video, evidence, officers place the woman under arrest. She becomes verbally aggressive while being taken into custody. >> That where were you guys at? >> Started fighting. >> We was up at the park on the thing and I ran up to her because she was talking like [ __ ] So I talked my [ __ ] She hit me and I hit her back. >> How'd you hit her back? >> All I did was smack her in the face and start smacking her around. >> You going to do nothing else? >> No. >> Well, if I told you it's all on video and I just watch. >> I don't care. So, you're going to be under arrest. Stand up. Put your hands on your back. >> Stand up. Put your hands on your back. >> Look at her laughing AND SMILING AND [ __ ] JUST KNOW PEOPLE ARE COMING AFTER YOU. HO. No people are coming after you. No people are coming after you. >> I recommend not saying anything to further information. >> You need to SHUT THE [ __ ] UP. NOBODY ASK YOUR DICK SUCKERS. NOBODY ASK YOU TO RUN YOUR DICK SUCKERS. YOU'RE NOT GOING TO KILL ME, TOO. IN jail and he'll make >> Oh, I'll die in jail and you'll make sure of it. You sound so happy for yourself before I get involved. >> Yeah, she needs to shut the [ __ ] up before she gets smashed. >> Smack you the [ __ ] up. How you feel about that? >> So [ __ ] cute. >> AND I HOPE YOUR DAUGHTER. >> GO AHEAD. STOP. HEY. HEY. HEY. HEY. IT REALLY is going to love this. It's okay. >> Where you guys at? >> Take home, please. Call my grandfather. >> Really though, she just >> 77. >> Car 77. >> Can you guys respond down to Clark? Officers work to locate a parent or guardian to accompany the child to the hospital and clarify custody arrangements. >> Yeah, we're out here. >> Copy. What is happen? Yeah, she's going to get charged. >> Okay. >> Um, where's dad? >> They just went that way. Did they take the is the kid with them or >> I'll go see what I can find. fuel marker. I have three names for you whenever you're ready. >> Go ahead. >> It's unlocked. >> Brandon Brown, Armando Morris, Omar Ramsey. >> It was Armando Morris. >> Raondo from an R. saw him walk that way, but now I can't find him. So, I don't >> Dude, I didn't I just I just called my safety officer. >> I'm going to see if she knows his phone number to call or at least an address. As far as I know, besides mom, no. But mom, did you guys see what she did? >> Yeah. No. So, this the lady we had in cuffs was talking [ __ ] >> So, mom decided to charge. And >> are you arresting mom? >> Yeah. >> Let me I might be able to cut her summons. >> But still, >> let me see what we can do with >> We need dad back here. >> If dad's not part of it, we need dad back here. She's got to go. >> Yeah. Yeah. Um I'm going to go try to get phone number at least. See what we can do. called in. >> Hey, we need to uh >> The kids got to go to the hospital, but there's no parent. >> Who's the kid? >> Her daughter, but dad and them just left. >> But the kids in the ambulance right now. >> So, let me see if we can talk to mom real quick. Okay. >> Officers discussed the incident among themselves, emphasizing the age difference and the seriousness of an adult assaulting a minor. >> Can you roll the window down, please? >> Um, I haven't added it to the notes. >> Can you roll down? >> Yeah, I got you. >> Thank you. >> Where do you guys live? Cuz your >> 1834 hand. >> Is that where your husband just went? >> Yes. >> Okay. Cuz he's got to go with the kid. >> He just left. >> He had to take my youngest over there to my brother. >> Is that where he went? >> Yes. >> Is that dad or boyfriend? >> That's my boyfriend. >> So it's not the kid's dad? >> No, my youngest daughter's dad is deceased. >> Okay. Well, what are we going to do with your kid? Cuz your kid has to go to the hospital. >> My brother is there and he can go with her to the hospital. My grandparents will meet them there. Where's your brother at? >> He's at my house. >> Alman. I think that's what mom said. >> I'll let them know. >> Let them know. We got to We just got to get >> Yeah, I know. I got you. >> Get Get this car. >> Yeah. >> Hey, you guys got to get out of the way. >> R E. >> Hey, they're they're just going they're going to Alman. >> Got curb stomped. Did we get the kid's name? >> Can you just get the kid's name for us in front of us >> or what? You start the record. >> I don't know exactly all I saw. So, >> what happened? >> She's 19. The kid's like what, 11? >> Yeah, the kid's like 11. >> She says the kid slaps her. >> Okay. >> But she's 19. So, but um and then she says she hit the kid back. I asked how you hit her back. She just kind of went like like that. In the video, they're like on the top part of this park or at the playground at the like top of the slide. Yeah. And the video shows her smashing the kid's head on the floor of the like the metal part where you stand on top of the slide. So that's what you disoriently I'm strucking. Did she hit you? I mean I got a scratch but I don't think it was intentional. I kind of just pushed her back cuz she wasn't running at me. She was trying to hurt me. Officers decide on charges for all involved, allowing the child's mother to go to the hospital while proceeding with the suspect's arrest. >> But still, she can't do that, right? >> So, I mean, you guys are there for it. >> I'm cool with just giving her a summon so she can go with her kid to the hospital. >> Okay. So, >> are you able to knock that out? Do you mind? Just what you want. Just disorderly. I'm structuring. >> You fine with that? >> I'm fine with it. >> So, where? Yeah. So do that. Then she go to the hospital. Okay. Sweet, dude. >> I was going to say I just came like the kids turned into adults being children. >> Yeah. So we arrest we're arresting the lady cuz she was smashing the kid's head on the part. >> Jesus. >> The kid's 11. She's 19. She said, "Well, she hit me. So I was defending myself." >> You're 19. >> Yeah. And then this lady's talking [ __ ] to the kid's mom saying like, "I hope your she I didn't really hear it. She was saying how the lady we have arrested saying, "I hope your kid dies." So mom got all pissed charges at her. So I kind of pushed her against the car and like you can't do that. So I think we're just going to give her a summon for obstructing and disorderly conduct so she can go to the hospital and then we're going to take her for the assault. >> So yeah. >> Yeah, sounds good. >> So thanks. Hey, like I said, I'm just I'm just being nosy. >> No, that's fine. >> The suspect is booked into jail as officers finalize reports and confirm medical followup for the child. >> You guys sound so calm. I'm like, ain't nothing with a second. I'm like, that just sounds interesting. >> Thank you. Heat. Heat. Got the baton. This one. Definitely a southwest call. You need a hand getting out at all. Watch this little curve here. Have a seat on that bench. Okay. >> You want to add in here or not? >> Destiny Scott's next. Are you still unemployed? >> Yeah, I take care of him. Oh no. The 19-year-old woman was charged with felonious assault, aggravated assault, resisting arrest, obstructing official business, and disorderly conduct. She was booked into the Stark County Jail with a $25,000 bond set. The case was based on video evidence, witness statements, and officer's determination that an adult used unlawful force against an 11-year-old child. Remember, adults are held to a higher legal standard. Physical force against a child can lead to serious felony charges. Video evidence and witness statements play a critical role in determining what actually occurred during chaotic incidents. This is the reaction of netzens to this situation. That age difference makes this hard to watch. Totally unacceptable. Thank goodness someone recorded it. The truth might have been argued forever. Glad the officers focused on the child's safety first. You think the officers were out of options here? Watch what happens next on the body cam and [bell] tell us if you would have done the same. The next incident is when police rescue child from extremely dangerous neighbor. >> I received information that there's a small child living here in poor living conditions. Why can't you get in there? >> Cuz we got a couch and got two dogs. We usually keep it clean, but we do. She's been eating. Does >> your refrigerator even work? >> Yeah. Yeah. >> Where does she sleep? On August 26th, 2024 deputies responded to a report of a three-year-old child with serious injuries in Simpson County. Hospital staff reported multiple injuries. The sheriff's office opened an investigation following the child's hospitalization. How >> you? >> I'm good. [clears throat] So, I got some information that there's a small child that lives here that's basically being neglected. Uh three-year-old maybe or girl. >> What? >> Mhm. Is there a three-year-old that lives here? >> Yeah. Uh Matt's a little girl, but she's not neglected whatsoever. >> Right. And she may not be, but I just got the information that she was. Um she here now. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> You want me to go in and >> Yeah, I I'll have to I'll have to see her and check on just check on her or whatever. So, >> um, yeah. >> Is the living conditions any better than they were the last time we were here? >> Uh, yes. >> As far as I know, yes. >> Well, Brian has a dang door lock. Let me go to his window. Hang on. >> What's up? >> Not much. >> How are you? >> Just got up. [laughter] >> Yeah. >> Sleep your life away that way. >> Oh, yeah. Uh, like I told him, I I received information that there's a small child living here in poor living conditions. I know you still don't have running water. Um, >> so I want to I want to check on the living conditions in the child. >> All right. >> So, >> let me see if I can get them up. >> Okay. >> How are you? >> Pretty good. >> You doing okay? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Like I told him, I got to uh report that there's a small child living here that's being neglected, living in poor living conditions. Uh no food, no running water. So my job is to just have a look at your child, make sure she's got food and a place to sleep, and then I'll be on my way. >> Cuz I'm right now, we ate what we had last night, but I'm just got my KP. So I go and go get some for today. >> Yeah. But she's not that ugly. How >> is she? >> Officers insist on a welfare check to see where the child sleeps, warning that refusal will prompt immediate child services intervention. >> Yeah, >> she's asleep right now. >> Okay. Well, you can take me to where she sleeps and then um >> Well, we have to go around to the back cuz it's harder to get to the dog. >> Okay. >> Or you want to go get her? >> No, I I want to see where she sleeps. Good. I have to like go inside and see where she sleeps. >> I like to know who called cuz she's not in the car, >> right? I still need to see where she sleeps. >> She sleeps with me and her right now. >> Okay. I'm still going to see before I leave. >> I can't get in there. >> Why can't you get in there? >> Cuz we got a couch and got two dogs, >> right? >> The one dog is a >> I've been here before, sir. >> I'm >> I've been in this house. I and I know what it's going to look like when I go in here. I'm not going to be surprised at all. But I do have to check the welfare of the child before I leave this house. >> Can I go get her? >> I'm going to see where she sleeps. >> I mean, >> entry is granted. Officers observe extreme clutter and unsanitary conditions throughout the home. >> When you act this way, that tells me that it's not going to be good when I go in here. Okay? And as a parent, you should know better. All right? Like it there's no excuse for it. So, I'm going to see where she sleeps before I leave or I'll call social services now to come pick her up. It's up to you. All right. Bye. All right. You can take me in. >> It's messy. I hadn't had time to clean it cuz I've been working. >> I know it's messy. >> I'm trying to get everything done, but everything takes money in it. [laughter] I had all this clean, but it's not now. I am trying to hold on. >> She's right there. >> You get the dog. >> Come here. Right here. Come here. Come here. Down here. Come here. Officers attempt to access the sleeping area, which requires climbing over furniture. Conditions worsen deeper inside the residence. >> I try to put him up. Come on. >> Baby's right there. >> Excuse me. >> This is from last night from the dog. It's okay. It's okay. It's okay. >> I got to get cleaned up. We usually keep it clean. But we do. She's been eating. Did your refrigerator even work? >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> How do you get to the room where she sleeps? >> Got to go over that. >> Okay. >> God damn it. That's [ __ ] gross. That's crazy. I'm coming in here. Let me sit back there. Okay. You go on in for me. We have to keep our dogs back here >> because they don't get along. >> Where does she sleep? >> Okay. Yeah, we had our dog back here because >> Officers radio for child protective services stating conditions are worse than during prior visits. Documentation [snorts] and video are taken. >> Move my way where I can see. Can you signal six amber back at DCBS and disadvisor? It's worse than the last time. Oh, this is gross. [snorts] Oh god. >> The sleeping area is accessed. Officers continue documenting hazards and obstacles, emphasizing that the environment is unsafe for a child. >> [ __ ] Nasty [ __ ] >> Oh, god damn. Oh, that's gross. >> Charles 91 025463. Charles 91253 fridge I got them too. >> I opened the fridge. It's got electric. It ain't too bad in it hardly. Here, I'll let you shine the light for her. So, she >> Let me get pretty y'all where I can show you a path. >> Just stay right there for a second. >> All right. So, we're going to go across this couch. >> Okay. >> I'm just going to Don't even Don't even worry about Sure. >> There's another door. >> So, you have to climb this and you go through that door there. >> No, there's a door outside that goes over there. >> Really? >> Yes, they can open that. Okay, good. Thanks for letting me know. >> Yep. >> How are you? >> Pretty good. >> Where's the mom and dad go? >> Dad's out there. The mom's back there. >> What? Will you call for her? I need to get her information. She needs your information. >> Yes. >> Okay. What's your name? >> Angelica. >> Angelica. What? How you speak your last name? >> Oh, sorry. >> Can [snorts] we go outside? >> Yeah. >> Yeah. But ain't going to do nothing. left one. >> I got mine. >> You good? Watch where you stay at. You got a claw back there? >> Yep. Careful cuz that's where I fell off the couch into this floor. >> Just losing balance or just >> There's a soft spot in that uh couch somewhere. I got you back though. I'll hold you. back on this back door. >> Yeah, you got to go in where that cover's hanging and there's a dresser you got to climb over to see where the child sleeps. >> When you said you fell, I was like, "What the heck?" Careful. Ain't no way. >> Rolled right off that couch right here. Just rolled all around in it. You already get all this ankle going to be swollen. >> Did you already get all this documented right here? >> Yeah, I videoed back there. >> Officers carefully exit the area, continuing to record conditions for evidence. >> If you'll take my body cam and do a slow p slow video just to kind of show it better in perspective for court. That [ __ ] paper right there. Oh yeah. Wow. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Oh, parents are separated. Officers explain that child services will respond and that arrests are forthcoming. >> Oh my gosh. I can't get down there. Yeah. I got Careful coming out. Where's that at? Right there. touch my camera back and then I'll hook them and she can talk to them. I'm going to put one in your car and one in mine. That way they're not together. >> Dad. Mhm. >> I know that's ridiculous, babe. Mr. An. >> Yes. >> You going to stand around and put your hands behind your back for me? >> Okay. >> What? >> Can I ask why? >> Well, >> we're going to talk about all that here in just a little bit. Okay. Both parents are taken into custody. Officers confirm the child will be protected while the case proceeds. >> Hey, social services going to come talk to you and then me and you'll have a conversation on why you're going to jail. I feel like it's pretty obvious, but we're go up here to sit in my car. >> Think about going brother, too. >> The brother? >> Yeah, he's in the back, too. They all had >> Yeah. I only have one more. Have a seat for me. I'll roll the window down. Okay. The 35-year-old father and 33-year-old mother were charged with firstdegree criminal abuse of a child 12 or under firstdegree wanted endangerment and endangering the welfare of a minor. Both were booked into the Simpson County Detention Center. The charges stem from officers observations of extremely unsafe living conditions and hospital reported injuries with child protective services taking custody and the case proceeding through the courts. Remember unsafe living conditions alone can justify immediate child removal and criminal charges. Repeated warnings or prior visits increase consequences when conditions fail to improve. This is the reaction of netizens to this situation. No child should ever be living like that. Heartbreaking. The officer insisting on seeing where the child slept likely saved a life. This shows why welfare checks matter. The tension is already high, or so it seems. What the body cam captures next [bell] saves a life. Pause and comment. What you do here? >> Bro, I don't have no names. I have no >> You have a name. >> I have to come get him. >> Give me him. He has a [crying] cut. Give me your chin. >> On July 8th, 2024, police respond to a traffic crash where a mother rearended another vehicle with her young child inside. Officers immediately noticed the child has a visible facial cut. >> Are you Who's in the car? Just you? >> No. >> Huh? Who else is in the car? >> I have a baby. >> I got to go to jail. >> Stop. Stop. Stop. Stop. Let me see the baby. Stop. Stop. Stop. Stop. Sit down, ma'am. Let me see the baby. Stop. >> Okay. You have him. You have him. >> Take me to jail. [crying] >> Hey, buddy. Buddy, are you okay? And uh two, you start please. >> Hey ma'am, >> come here. >> Come here. I don't care. [crying] >> Ma'am, come here. Ma'am, come here. >> You're not in trouble. Come here. >> I need to call somebody. >> Take a seat right here. >> I know, but I need to call >> Take a seat. Take a seat. >> I need to call >> I need you to relax for me. Ma'am. Ma'am. Ma'am, take a seat. Thank you. >> I'm sorry. Just give me a hug. >> Ma'am. Ma'am. Ma'am. Ma'am. Ma'am. Stop. >> Don't shake your baby like that. He was just an accident. Please get off of him. Okay. >> At least. Can I hold him? >> We don't know what's wrong with him. >> Fire rescue is requested. Officers discover the child was not in a car seat at the time of the crash. >> Fire rescue comes here. [crying] >> Buddy, just remain calm for me. Okay. All right. Ma'am, I need you to remain calm. Take a seat on the curb. >> No problem. [crying] >> Ma'am. Ma'am. >> Ma'am. >> Ma'am, [screaming and crying] can you wash your baby for a second? >> I can't. You told me not to touch him. >> Okay, come here. Just hold him like Don't shake [crying] him. Just hold him like this. Okay, give me one second. Minor injuries is for Syria. >> Y'all have to come get him. Somebody has to come get him. >> Hey, give me him. He [crying] has a cut. Give me your kid. [screaming] He has a cut on his eye. >> Give me him. >> I understand. >> Okay. [crying] So, give me your kid. Let me see your kid. [screaming] >> [crying] >> The mother admits she has no driver's license and refuses to provide her name or identification, insisting officers look it up. [crying] >> Take a seat. [clears throat] >> Just take me, bro. You got your driver's license on you, man? >> No, I don't have nothing. I have nothing, bro. I have nothing. You don't have an ID? >> I have nothing, bro. I have nothing, bro. I have nothing. Just Can you just take me to state? Please take me to county. >> I have nothing, sir. >> Is this vehicle registered to you? >> Yes, it's registered to me. >> What's your first name? >> Ma'am, what is your first name? Sir, please. >> I'm going to be honest with you. >> Y'all can look on my license plate and find that right now. I need to figure out where my child is going to go. So, I'm sorry if I can't give you the answers that you need or that you want. And I know you don't give a [ __ ] You have a million cases on this a day. But please just give me give me some time to figure out where my kid is going to go. I don't have a first name. I don't have nothing. If you want my name, look up the [ __ ] license plate or some [ __ ] Y'all have other ways to do it, but please just let me figure out where my kid is gonna go. >> Let me figure it out. >> What part what part of me being here is not allowing me to do that? >> Bro, you asking me all these questions, bro? I'm trying to focus on you and I'm trying to focus on you crying, bro. Just give me a second. Yo, please, dog. Please give me a second. Please, dog. Bro. [screaming] [crying] >> Okay, buddy. >> We hope it's going to be okay. >> What's your first name? >> Is your first name Sarah? >> Is your first name Sarah? >> What is it? Look, Dr. Ma'am, [screaming] >> sir, I need to feel safe before you you come to me and asking me opportunities. You help me feel safe. I don't feel safe. >> How can I help you feel safe? >> I don't feel safe. I don't know. I've never been in this before. I don't know what's your child. I feel I It's 12 of y'all, bro. The mother expresses fear that her child will be taken by child services and demands time to find someone to take custody. >> I don't know in my child. I know I'm in trouble. I GET IT. I get in trouble. >> But give me a second, bro. There's >> Why would you be in trouble? >> We're There's a lot of us here because there's a child involved. >> It's called a car accident for a reason. Okay. I just got to get help once once once once my baby is off of the scene, then I could speak to y'all clear minded. But I don't want my child in protective services, CPS, DCF. I I don't want him to get taken by y'all and I never see him again. So please, I need to get someone here on the scene that could advocate to take him. Please just give me that. >> Do you have Do you have a mom, a dad? No, I don't have >> Do you have anybody around here that can >> Oh, you pushing it, friend. You pushing it, >> ma'am. What's your name? Pushing it. You pushing it. >> What's your name? Pushing it. >> No, we're trying to figure out what's going on, but you're not telling us. >> Okay. Because I don't know. >> You don't know. YOU DON'T KNOW YOUR NAME. >> YOU DON'T HAVE AN ID? >> I DON'T KNOW MY NAME. I don't have my I have nothing. Bro, just give me a second. Yo, >> there's no You're done with seconds. >> So, we either need your ID or you're going to be going to jail. >> I I knew that. I knew that. >> You knew that for what? back from jump like >> from jump for what? >> What are you What are you so worried? It's a car accident, >> bro. It's a car accident, friend. It's a car accident. >> Yes, I work plenty of them. He works plenty of them. >> Officers confirm again there was no car seat. Increasing concern for child endangerment. >> Bleeding out the out his face. >> Okay. And we have fire rescue coming. We're trying to get your information >> that I appreciate you for having Fire Rescue coming, but if I don't have no family member on the [ __ ] scene, y'all are going to take him wherever y'all want to take, I will never see him ever again. So, just let me get my peoples on the scene so I have a fighting MECHANISM CUZ RIGHT NOW IT'S ABOUT 30 Y'ALL VERSUS ME. And yes, I'm over exaggerating for sure, but it's a lot of y'all. I'm overwhelmed and I want to make sure that there are people here that could advocate for me. Like y'all are advocating for each other. Give me one second. >> Your child's Your child's not going to go nowhere until we have your information. >> Okay, bet. That's even better. Thank you. That's even better, bro. >> They're not being handed over to No, we don't take kids. We help people. >> Appreciate it. >> But you can we can't help you until you give us your information. >> And you are not doing that. That you can get in trouble for. Yes, I know that. I understand that. I understand that. >> Ma'am, do you need EMS? >> No. >> You don't need EMS? Okay. >> Just take me wherever you got. >> Okay. >> You get her name. I'm assuming she's a RO Sarah or something, >> but she's she's not she's not giving I don't know what kind of mental state. >> I'm not ready for >> the mother continues refusing to identify herself or the child becoming increasingly agitated and confrontational. >> He screams louder than this. >> All right. Seems like he's >> No car seat. >> No car seat. All right. come back. >> Okay. Hi. >> Come here, Bubba. Hey, what's your name? >> We're going to go with them. >> What's your name? >> Hey, where's what's your name? >> Where's Where's mom or dad? >> In the car. >> In the car still? >> Yeah. >> Are they able to get out? >> Yes. >> I guess he was They found him. We found him where? >> He was in between the back seat. The front [crying] >> wasn't se wasn't car seat. So, I guess he was not where he was supposed to be on the phone. >> No car seat at all. >> And uh is that the parent in there? >> And where's the driver? >> Is that them sitting in the passenger seat? >> Yes. >> Okay, >> buddy. Okay, you're going to go with them for a minute. Okay. >> What's your name, buddy? >> I got you. I got you, baby. >> I never act. I have not. Thank you. I don't know. Y'all Y'all going to take me to jail? What? What we doing? What we doing? >> We're trying to help you, but you're >> okay. How y'all going to How can y'all help me? >> We're trying to start a >> officers attempt alternative identification methods while the mother resists cooperation. >> Crash scene. >> We need names. We need information. >> Bro, I don't have no names. I have no >> You have a name. My child is in the back of a ambulance. I don't know. >> My point exactly. >> So where what are y'all going to do with me? Am I going to get in y'all? Okay. Well, I'll take I'll go in custody with y'all if y'all take me to I don't No, I'VE NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. I DON'T >> LISTEN TO ME. Can you stop? >> No, because I don't want I don't want nothing to happen unexpected. It's 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 nine 10 of y'all. I'm scared if you want to yourself. Stop. Stop. >> That's fine. >> Control. >> Not worth the use of control. >> That's fine. >> Y'all get a rapid ID out. A little ID or that way. >> This didn't even have to [ __ ] happen. >> I know it didn't have to happen. Y'all could do it, but I was waiting. I was waiting for y'all to do it. It was because this is what happened. This is what it is, bro. This is what it is. This is what it is. This is EMS captain. I'm sorry. I have I have nothing. I have nothing. Talking about your child. >> I I don't know about my child. I don't know. I'm hoping he's okay. I'm hoping he's okay. >> Can y'all talk to me somewhere else? I'm on the middle of my This is a lot. >> That's pretty shitty. You won't give us your kids name involved in the accident. Great parenting. You can't do >> you think you you take care of me. >> Take care of me. >> It is confirmed her driver's license is suspended, which she later admits is the main reason she refuses to cooperate. >> Damn easy. You have a easy job. [ __ ] is we talking about? [ __ ] are we talking about, bro? Man, >> I don't want to talk about it because I don't want to talk about it. If y'all going to take me to jail, take me to jail. Do whatever y'all got to do. I'm ready. I'm ready. I'm ready. Take me wherever y'all need to take me. I'm tired of standing out here explaining to y'all all of this [ __ ] Bro, >> you haven't explained. >> It's a lot. It's a lot. Bro, I ran. Y'all seen it? I ran into the back of somebody. Y'all seen it? >> Okay. >> Y'all seen it, bro. >> It's a car accident, >> bro. I have a kid in there. Did y'all see the car seat? Anybody saw a car seat? >> Tell me anything about him at all. >> Nobody saw me. Nobody saw a car seat. So then that's just it, bro. I don't want to tell you nothing about him. Y'all will find that. Y'all will figure it out. It's not. Come find me. >> Are you wor Are you worried about a car? >> God blessed him. I'm worried about going to jail over what? >> I'm Because there's no car seat. >> You know all that is there's no car. >> Let me talk. You know all that is in the state of Florida is a ticket. >> Yes. I don't have Do you know I don't have money to afford a ticket? Do you know that? So do you know after a while I'm going to get issued in a war? A warrant? A warrant? I'M GOING TO JAIL. I'M GOING TO [ __ ] JAIL. HOLD UP. Please take me. I don't want to explain. Listen. I have erratic issues. I go off. I go. I don't want to explain. >> But nobody here said they were going to issue a ticket. Nobody said that. >> I don't want to explain. >> Do you understand that I'm going through a lot's name? >> No, bro. Just take me wherever you need to take me. >> Why can't you tell me your son? >> Take me because I don't want to. Bro, I don't need y'all to know who I am. I don't need y'all to know who he is. >> We're going to find out who you are. >> Exactly. So, just find out when you find out, bro. Just take me, bro. Take me, please. weather scarf off. >> Just listen. >> I have erratic issues. I go off. I go I don't want to explain. >> But nobody here said they were going to issue a ticket. Nobody said that. >> I don't want to explain. >> Do you understand that? Can you just tell us your son's name? >> No, bro. Just take me wherever you need to take me. >> Why can't you tell me your son's name? >> Because I don't want to, bro. I don't need y'all to know who I am. I don't need y'all to know who he is. We're going to find out who you are in a second. >> Exactly. So, just find out who your son is. >> Bro, just take me, bro. Take me, please. Bro, >> can someone go by her address? >> Y'all done all >> You want to go drive by her address? >> I don't have a house. >> Due to continued non-compliance, officers restrain and detain her while completing identification procedures. >> God damn house. How about y'all call the Louiswis sitter and ask them can they find a [ __ ] best? How about that? How about that? How about I'm not going nowhere. >> The hell y'all think I'm dumb enough to run for y'all with with [ __ ] things on my back? >> Dumb enough to not give us your [ __ ] name. >> Dumb enough to talk yourself in a hand. >> Y'all can find that [ __ ] y'all, bro. >> Stop. >> What is that? What is that? >> What is it? What is it? A fingerprint? >> Yes. >> Y'all are crazy, bro. >> We're not crazy. Y'all are >> We're just trying to do our job and you're resisting it. Y must that [ __ ] crazy, bro. That [ __ ] is so [ __ ] crazy. And it feel like it's bro, y'all. It's off. I'm a good person cuz I'm telling y'all. >> Well, you just put your finger on it. I'm a good person, so I'm telling y'all. >> Can you just extend your >> person? So, I'm telling y'all. Please. Hey, son. >> What is your deal? >> Y'all mean as hell. >> We just trying to help. You ain't resisting us for no reason at all. >> Because I'm telling y'all, just take me to a station. I would tell y'all anything. Damn it. >> All right. Got >> No, I need this one. >> I still got fighting me, bro. [ __ ] >> for no reason. >> Yes, because y'all are y'all doing a lot. Y'all are doing a lot. Y'all are doing a lot. >> We're just trying to do our job. >> And I'm telling y'all, y'all can do Can y'all at least >> Is there any family that can >> Can they sit me in the car? I will give them my finger willingly. Can they relax? >> We need it right here right now. >> It already restarted. This takes so long. >> Yes, it restarted. I'm holding my finger. >> I'm not talking to you. >> I know. Do you have any family that you want to raise your child to be at the hospital? >> Yes. >> You got to give me a second so I can see. God, lady, you're stubborn. >> Officers note that the situation escalated unnecessarily and could have resulted in citations rather than arrest had cooperation occurred. >> What is your problem? >> Just tell them to calm down. >> What is your problem? >> Calm down. >> Just calm down. >> You need to cooperate with us. >> Y'all are needing something from me and y'all putting me through hell for it >> because you won't break off. What y'all going to do? >> It's not going to break off. >> Come on, bro. He breaking my fingers. You want to hear what I'm saying? >> Emergency contact. >> Yeah, cuz she's a shitty parent. >> No, it's not about me being in charge, bro. [ __ ] Y'all not listening to me. Nobody wants to listen to me, bro. >> Hey, put her in mine. Put her in mine >> cuz she's going to jail. >> Yes. Sit me in my car and I will tell y'all, >> bro. Sit me wherever y'all got to sit me. Bro, y'all got me in the middle of the [ __ ] street in front of everybody. >> I am a DUMBASS AND I'M SLOW as [ __ ] And I hope y'all get that. >> I hope y'all [ __ ] get that. >> Hey, just can you pull around and uh but I can I can bring her. >> Write me all the [ __ ] tickets. I'll >> take that. >> Yeah, I'll do the car seat ticket. >> There's There's more though. Are you causing all these problems because your license is suspended? >> Yes, that's exactly that. >> We know that. What's the >> What is a ticket? Is that what you're fighting about? Is over a ticket? >> Fighting about >> all that for a ticket. That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard in my life. >> It is. It is. Take me >> for what though? >> Take me. >> You could have got a ticket and went home. You don't know me personally, so just stand there. >> You're causing all these problems by yourself. >> Okay, bet. And you don't think I want these problems? You think I caused them for no reason? You don't think I want these problems? >> YOU DO WANT THESE PROBLEMS. >> EXACTLY. That's why it's happening. I could have just gave y'all my name. The [ __ ] >> You could have I don't know what your deal is. >> Not listening, bro. Who? >> Is she signal 20? >> Possibly. >> What? >> Trying to use my ID or my rampid ID on her fingers. That's a problem. All this over a suspended driver's license. >> Yeah, nonsense. >> Did you just get a notice here for that? >> Due to the driver's continued refusal to identify herself and cooperate, she was detained for identification purposes. Citations were issued related to the suspended license and child restraint violation. The child was treated by emergency medical personnel and arrangements were made to ensure the child's safety following the incident. Remember driving without a license and failing to secure a child in a car seat creates serious safety and legal risks. Refusing to cooperate after an accident often escalates a situation that could otherwise be resolved with citations. This is the reaction of nizens to this situation. That poor child could have been seriously hurt without a car seat. This went from a ticket to an arrest because of refusal to cooperate. The officers stayed calm while the situation spiraled. You think this call can't get worse? The body cam captures the exact second officers rush and comment if you felt that spike. >> I'm sitting my car. She just woke up and started hitting me in my head. So now she's attacking my 15-year-old son. My sister th and all kind of stuff. She didn't raise her kids. He hit me everywhere. It was the stuff she said. I asked her to leave me. They were harassing me. I asked them to leave. >> On June 3rd, 2024, officers arrived at a family dispute after social media posts about the relative's father escalate into a physical confrontation. A woman says she was struck while sitting in her car. You should have been calling HER LIKE YOU SAID. YOU AIN'T GOT TO GO THERE. YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN CALLING HER LIKE YOU SAID. YOU SHOULD MA'AM. MA'AM, you calling my phone. >> Stop. >> Who am I? >> Where she at? >> Miss Whitlock. Whitlock. >> Where's Miss Whitlock? >> I don't know where she at. >> All right. >> Okay. All right. So, ma'am, we're called out here in reference to >> somebody another woman. >> Yes. with I'm the one that got a tie. >> Okay. >> Okay. So, what's going on? >> Okay. It all started with her being messed on Facebook with a 16-year-old. I had nothing to do with that. >> Who was being messy? >> Lato Will you Right. >> Yes. They were being messy on Facebook. >> I [laughter] had nothing to do with that. >> And that's that's that's neither of these two. Okay. >> Loria started talking about her auntie Tracy on Facebook. Jessica got mad and told her some stuff about her daddy. Nah, she's mad. >> Witnesses give differing accounts. Officers identify family violence elements and collect statements. >> Now, I do I got an offender for me. I got an offender for my son. The man next door, but he probably and I'm not asking you to go talk to him cuz I'm a trying to get nobody else involved, but I'm pretty sure his cameras are working. You can see it. You could go talk to him if you want to. He was like, "Y'all stop. Y'all stop this." And she was like, "No, I'mma beat this and all this kind of stuff like this here." Something like that. >> She hit You said she hit you in the head. >> Yes. And she hit me in the head. And she hit me in my arm. Up in here. >> Where on your head did she hit you? >> No. In my arm. And she was hitting me in my head. That's it. >> Right by where your where your bunny is? >> Yeah. Yes. Right up in here. Right here. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> And she lived with you, right? >> No. >> She used to. You raised her. You said when she was 16. >> Yes. She 37 years old. She ain't lived with me in a long time. >> Okay. But she used to a long time ago. >> Yes. >> Okay. So, all right. Do you want to write a statement about what happened? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> Okay. You see anything? >> He saw he said he saw he saw her and her son beating the female which she did say that the female came up here while she was sitting inside her vehicle started hitting her in the head. 15year-old which is the young man that he saw 15year-old got out started fighting her fighting the female because he saw her hitting her [snorts] >> and when the mom saw the young lady hitting her son she started hitting her. So it's like the son what he's saying is he by this time when he came out all he saw was her and her son fighting this woman. He made her get in her car and leave but he said she's over here all the time. That's her daughter. >> Gotcha. Sound like an afraid. >> Well those family >> with no visible injuries >> gone. Other people involved are gone. >> And there's other >> emotions run high. Participants describe longstanding trauma related to the father and family history. complicating simple he said slash she said narratives >> my daughters >> your your other daughters and do you wish to press charges against her >> how long do I have to decide that >> I mean if you don't want to at this moment but really because you all are mother and daughter your parent and child it is family violence so because of that we we are going to have to press charges against it >> okay well that's something y'all have to do on your own then >> Okay just you and your son that was out here at the time >> yes my daughter I got another daughter that witnessed >> Miss McKenna Yes. >> Is your son still inside? >> No, he's not here. >> He left? >> Yes. >> Does he have a phone? >> Um, no, he don't. It's off. But you I you gave me your number. We may have call you later. >> Possibly. Yes, if you can. >> Okay, then. All right. >> All right, Miss McKenna. >> I was just headed to the daycare. >> All right. Do you give me permission to talk to your son about this? >> Yes, I do. >> Can you tell me what happened? >> She pulled up right there. My mom pulled up. She was trying to throw lot she my mama. So, so I hit her back trying to defend my mama. Started fighting right there. I see she had >> she pulled up when mom went here when mom pulled up after her. She came over by my car my daughter but she struggle through the door and I hit her back and we about to fight and we ended up right there. >> And um she told me I know how I'm going get a rise out D. I know how make Derk fight me. I'mma beat your ass. So I hung the phone up on a nobody got time for this. What you doing? What you talking about? So ain't nobody got time for that stupidity that you talking about. And I hung her phone. She pulled up over here to the hospital. Hello. >> Hey. And you didn't invite her here. >> No, I did. >> She pulled up here. Mama came up for hours. She >> ran to my mama car tried to open the door >> and punch my I sw >> that's perfectly fine. And what you did to the family, we just >> just grabbed her, pulled her down. >> You hit her straight. >> Where'd you hit her? face jaw like right in the jaw. >> Why? >> Step back for me. >> I need you. >> Can you [ __ ] my car? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> And mom, hold on. Let me let me take my phone. Hold on. Hold on, y'all. >> Hold on one minute. >> Mama, let me give you Tyra ain't got nothing on me, y'all. >> Goodness. Let your girl just >> Yeah. I got some Get them scissors out pocket. I want y'all to say I'm trying to do nothing. Get in my pocket. >> I got a ma'am. Go ahead. Okay. Oh, I ain't going to do nothing to y'all. Y'all supposed to be here helping me. >> I I understand. I understand. >> Well, Lori is home. Y'all not taking her to jail. >> We're over here right now trying to conduct our investigation. >> You're just being detained. You're not under arrest. Okay. >> That's fine. >> He was my sister and it all came out. And that's >> police work to separate parties, check injuries, and determine witnesses. Some people go to a nearby location to handle business. >> Cuz it's her daddy. is our stepdaddy. Yes, he been our stepdaddy for all these years and I still call him daddy. But you can't get >> to break everything up. >> They say he hit Rochelle, punch her in the face. >> Oh, and she hit him in the head with a stick. >> I ain't see that part. I ain't even see none of it really cuz me and her was arguing. Like I'm telling her like you sitting up here mad trying to fight me, want to fight me, want to jump on my mama. Like you know what I'm saying? Me and her talking. Like I'm trying to talk some sick into your head because you steady trying to charge at us and you trying to fight and you done came over here and jump on my mama like all because of what your daddy done. He's the monk still and nobody's taking that away from you know what I'm saying. Nobody's ain't nobody trying to fight him. Ain't nobody trying to him. It's in the past 20ome years ago y'all. >> Right. >> But she wanted to come out. Okay. What it was? She got into it with her family, his side of the family >> and they told the secret. So she called me cuz we went to foster care and everything behind this gone away from our family and they told her cuz she got into it with them. So they told her and so she calls me like hey well what happened blah blah blah I'm tell I told you what happened this I buried in the back of my mind >> talking about mama I asked you that >> no Victoria she wanted to know so we buried this in the back of our mind like you know what I'm saying it's trauma real trauma like hurtful >> y'all didn't get no counsel for it >> no needed you see us you see us we need it we got to heal and that's what I'm telling her like you >> that's the way to go >> you want to fight but we need to heal you know what I'm saying how you going about it >> family counseling that's the best thing y'all could do cuz ultimately y'all still sisters. >> Exactly. >> Oh, that ain't going to change. >> Exactly. >> You got your driver's license. Get your >> Can't be husbands either. >> Tell her what you done so you can so we can own up to the mess and >> so the healing process can start. >> Thank you. That's all I'm telling her. Instead of you want to fight. >> Mhm. What's your name, man? >> Derica. D E R I C A. >> After we pulled up, I noticed all y'all left. Where did everybody go to? >> Lee Street. >> Lee Street to confront her. >> Mhm. >> And what happened over there? >> We was arguing. She kept trying to like come at us like all that aggression or whatever talking about you know basically cuz she been calling my like my mom got my phone but I can see what show you where she been calling and threatening and she done been to my house my baby my I got a 13-year-old you done called me to my she done been over there she done been at our other sister house when he she done took a picture outside her house and sent it to me like you trying to pull up to everybody house and fight now you done pulled up over here and you done jumped on my mama. Yeah. So, like she just been calling around all day like threatening us. Like you She started texting my phone at 5:00 this morning. Like, "Girl, go to bed." >> So, you get over there, you confront her, get to arguing, and then you just get back in your car and leave. >> We um we all end up leaving. >> See, after the fact, she pulled up in a car, whispered something in mama's ear. Mama said, "Yeah, or no." or something. And then she got back in the car and took off like she was going to handle some business. >> She came here to fight y'all. So, you went there to fight her. Actually, she came here and she just jumped on mom, >> right? >> Brother got in it. 15-year-old got in it. Then another sister comes up and got into the fight and then beat her until she left and they went over to where she was at. The rest of the remaining family members went over there. >> Yeah. Well, the neighbor the neighbor guy said, "You know, y'all about to get a call down there on the south end cuz they they going down there to handle business." Like, okay, if we do, we'll go down. >> Thanks, neighbor guy. >> Yeah. He tried to be the police. He he used to tell them some things. >> Y'all seen the bright car when we was there? >> Yeah. She pulled up when when we were here though. >> Yeah, she pulled up right when y'all pulled up. Everybody left real quick, but she she came she was here. She came here. It was fast cuz she came over. She said something to your mom and your mom was like, "Yeah, yeah." And then she drove off. All of y'all took off at the same time. >> No damn. >> She came up and she pulled up right over here. All right, young lady. I'm going to let you go and go about your business. >> My mama got my phone installed. >> So now you got to wait for her. >> I can't see my >> But she's coming. She's coming back with your kids, eh? >> Yeah. She got to go back to work and my new my little baby ain't going to let me go in peace. >> Can anybody call her and tell her to to meet you at your job and bring your phone? >> She is working cuz she said his phone's off. >> Yes, she is. >> Very my stepmom very aggressive and my little brother was not my dad. >> Detention decisions officers advised that this is family violence. The situation is processed as criminal. My nephew came out and he thought I hit my stepmom about her get out the door and he did. He's a little scared. He thought I hit her. He hit me. I grabbed him and that's what it was. I didn't hit him. I grabbed him to hit me. Eventually the neighbor came over to grab him and then I went home and I guess that calls and everyone came to my place. >> I never I tried to open her door. I never hit her. >> Did they hit you? >> That's why my husband was trying to stop him. Yeah, but I don't want to I don't want to get into that. My husband's injured because of an argument. Some stuff my sister said about my father. >> Yes, sir. >> Can I ask what I'm getting charged with >> right now? We got a simple battery. >> Okay. >> Yeah. Multiple witnesses saying that >> your mother. >> What? >> You understand the rights I read to you? >> Yes, sir. >> I understand these rights. You wish to speak with me? >> I'm sorry. I never been. You understand what I read? >> I understand what you read, but you said, "Do I still want to speak to you?" >> If he asked you stuff about the case, you want to answer his questions. You want to talk to him and tell him what happened? >> Yeah. Tell us everything all about the whole thing. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Cuz you already told us that you went over there. You went over there to see your dad. You were speaking with your mom. Mom got upset. Mom, you and mom were >> said I was aggressive for speaking. So, she said some stuff to me. My nephew, he thought I hit her. I didn't hear her. He was the only one there. Right. He came out and he literally attacked me. But he's a kid. I He thought because I was aggressively speaking. I understand. But I stopped him from hitting me and I I grabbed him. But I didn't hear him. >> And where he hit you at? >> He hit me everywhere. That's probably where he's not >> where not came from. >> Well, I don't know. My sister came and jumped me. My step sister, her sister, my niece, my oldest niece, my little niece didn't do anything. >> Tell us. Tell us who all came over there and jumped. >> Miller. >> All right. >> She raced at Sam's Club. I don't know. She went back to work. >> All right. Got to press charges. >> All right. And who else? >> Tanisha Holmes. Jenevia Holmes. >> Got Janeavia. Tanisha and Derkica. >> And Cameon, right? >> Rochelle came. She didn't hit me. My husband >> Roelle. So Rochelle, did she hit you? She hit. >> She didn't. She hit him with the stick. That's why he's in there. >> Okay. I going to be at the bail out tonight. I stay overnight. >> Well, it's family. >> You stay overnight. >> Yep. >> Bed out tonight. But you can do first thing in the morning. >> But I get water. My >> Yeah. Yeah. What's first thing in the morning? >> Soon as the judge get there. >> My baby got to have a Wilson teeth pulled out. I never slept and hide in jail. So if they if they cancel, if we all stopped it, I'm still going to jail. >> It's family. Regardless, all got to go to jail cuz that's your mom. >> Kendrick hit me, too, though. Did y'all get her? She hit me when EJ swung on me. >> Who is this? >> Kendrick Miller or McKenna? That's the woman I was talking to. When EJ swung on me and thought I hit her, she she came and hit me. Yes. >> Kendrick. >> Kendrick. Last name Miller >> McKenna >> Laura Miller. I don't know if she legal. She goes by both. >> How did all this start? >> My sister sent a whole bunch of nasty messages and I went to try to talk about it. Family violence. >> I got to stay up. >> What were the messages about? >> Talk about my father. >> That's for her. >> All right. What was she saying about your father? >> You don't want to talk about Okay. She was talking about your father. >> Would that Will y'all let the other officer know? Let my husband know that I got to stay overnight. I'll let him know. >> And I don't need him to take my baby. >> You can call him when you get >> cuz she was talking about your father. You didn't like that too much. >> It was the stuff she said. I asked her to leave me. They were harassing me. I asked them to leave me alone. >> Mhm. >> But she kept she kept on. That's okay. I'll go. I I did. I'll go and I'll fight legally after and hopefully get this as far cuz I've never gotten in trouble a day in my life. So after she started talking about your father, >> I wanted to talk to them and I went and I asked my my stepmom why >> why are they doing this like why? >> And she's just she she was just talking to her and I was aggressively talking to her. My nephew thought I hear her and I didn't. >> But it's okay. >> All right. I got to patch you down my young lady before I get you in here. >> Nobody. This is my husband's glove. I didn't >> Okay. But I do want to press charges on everyone that hit me. I wasn't going to >> because I didn't think they lied on me. But now I hear you. >> The primary female involved and charged her with cruelty, simple battery, criminal trespass, and making terroristic threats because the incident occurred between related parties and involved a juvenile defender. Officers followed family violence protocols. Remember, when family trauma and social media collide, disputes can escalate quickly. Officers will prioritize safety, evidence collection, and separating parties. Family history and emotions, complicate investigations, clear witness statements, and video evidence matter a lot for charging decisions. This is the reaction of netzens to this situation. So messy social media started it and everyone went off. Glad police showed up before things got worse. Terrible that family trauma spilled into a street fight. They need counseling, not more fights. Wonder how the prosecutors will sort out who did what. Lots of contradicting witness statements. What do you think about these situations? Comment below to share your thoughts and like this video. If you want to continue calling out such cases to stay updated, don't hesitate to subscribe to Law Zone for more content.