Come on. >> Come on. You don't have to be scared. I'm taking you home. Come on. >> She doesn't want me anymore. I ran away cuz I didn't want to get kicked anymore in the stomach. >> Has no idea that the child was just >> She grabbed my throat. He grabbed her. >> No, >> you just told her you did. >> Yeah. A lot of roaches. >> Yeah, I see that. >> From the very first moments, something was clearly wrong. Officers attempted to calm the situation, but the mother refused to cooperate, growing more unstable with every interaction. As communication broke down and the risk continued to rise, officers were forced to make a critical decision. This is when police rescue kids from an extremely unstable mother refusing to cooperate. The first incident is that when police save kid after escape from her extremely terrifying mother. Well, you said it still hurt, so she must have kicked you pretty hard. >> Mhm. >> Visibly scared to be left back. >> 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. >> I'm not quite sure what the heck is going on. Got some scratches on her right forearm. Some abrasions here. What's your name? >> Sergeant Bo. >> I got somebody to help. His name is Sergeant. 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. name like Oscar Alpha Lima Echo. >> I'm getting super loud. >> Well, I know, but >> if she's loud, >> that's not hurting you. >> I'm 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? >> With them. I wanted to be with them. >> Who? >> Oh, no. Can't do that. >> I do have a aunt name. >> You do? >> Uhhuh. But she lives in Tampa. >> Oh, that's a long way away. >> That's a long way away. >> Please. >> Here. Here you are. M. >> 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 to. >> The child repeatedly says she was hurt. Officers tried to contact the mother and reassure the child >> to quit running away >> because mama what? >> That she doesn't want me anymore. Keeps on saying that. She thinks that I'm 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 going to find out what your mom's doing. >> Why don't you want to stay with her? >> Because >> I got to talk to your mom. I can 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 her to be mean. And it keep on hitting me. >> Where'd she hit you at? >> She keeps on hitting me on the hand and stuff, not on the lip. Is it because you were doing something bad? >> No. She got me in there. She was talking to me. I just beat me in the stomach. >> What' she hit you in the stomach for? >> I don't know. She does 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? >> 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 and all she did is call me in there. She called you in there >> because she said she said and then she just >> 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. >> Don't leave me no matter what. Went to work. >> You went to work? >> Please don't leave me here. Come on. Then I 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 >> Okay. >> Okay. Did your mom know you left? She don't. Where's she at? >> She's sleeping. >> How many times did she kick you? >> DCF is notified and a forensic interview at the Kimberly Center is requested because the child disclosed the incident. Officers temporarily placed the child with DCF for protection >> in the stomach. >> One time and she kicked you hard, 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? 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 call her? Do you watch TV? >> Yeah. >> What shows do you like? >> I like um on Disney. I like dogs. Yeah, she is scared 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 you never had her um and kicked her in the stomach. >> You remember me from earlier? >> What happened, huh? >> Because my mama cut. Okay. So, what happened? He got me in the room to go ahead and talk and she kept talking about something >> 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? >> Um, yes. 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 different game. Got a couple of things for you. One, a new friend cuz everybody needs those. That's cute. >> Yeah. And here's a water for you. >> You're welcome. >> Why is this? >> 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 can be transported with somebody else and 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 of anything like that with 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's still glad to come out. I did find in our previous search um that had custody of her um previously. >> Okay. >> Um I don't know if that's still a viable option, but she is. It's going to be child neglect and 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 original car. >> Yeah. >> Out of the blue, she told me. She said, "Mommy slapped me in the hand." And I said, "For what?" Cuz I did something really, really bad. I was like, "Did this just happen?" This is earlier when we were 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 >> 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." 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." I mean, 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 explained the investigative and legal process and informed the mother of the need for a forensic interview and medical exam for the child. >> So she died out again. >> So let me ask you what happened when we left. >> Nothing. I'm so sorry. >> Was there any argument or anything? >> Okay. It didn't find me specifically. >> I went to sleep. So, I said, "We're going to lay down." She's okay. >> Any arguing? >> No. >> And I kind of figured that you went to sleep because I tried to call her. >> I did. I'm sorry. >> No, no, I'm so 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. No. >> Okay. Cuz um the incident involved argument. And >> I told her she can't be doing that off. >> Wait, I'm sorry. >> I told her she can't be doing that. >> Oh, okay. And then she said that um actually kicked her >> in her stomach. >> Okay. Okay. And I wasn't here, but I I just got to get your statement >> cuz she made that disclosure. >> Okay. She's going to have to go to the Kimberly Center. So, we're going to have to get a forensic interview, man, because of that disclosure. Now, she just said, you know, I was just I didn't come out here like that. I'm going to just brought her right back along and 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 and situations like that. And she's also going to get an exam to see because she 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 >> 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 saw asleep? >> No, I understand. I understand. Follow me. If if for some reason like you're gone for a long stand of time, do you have any family or anyone >> that she can stay with instead of going into the system? >> Talk to Tyler. >> H >> I'll have to talk to Tyler. >> Well, no, we're not going to use Tyler as we want to. >> You don't have any blood relatives? Uh, I guess Wendy calling Wendy was her teacher kept her last name. >> What was her name? >> Wendy. >> All right. And um, >> how about he's in jail in Oklahoma? Isn't she 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 you would think 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. >> Do you have any of her contact information? >> Sorry. >> Okay. >> Yeah. I dropped phone call. >> Who did you say Sharon was? >> Your mother. >> She can't watch her. >> She didn't want to make her. >> Oh, she won't take her. He lied about my dad last year. Came out about like two weeks ago saying that he never did it. >> So mom wouldn't be >> You can ask him. She He never did it. But >> what's her name? >> Sharon Thompson. Like I don't think they want anything to do with this. >> I got you. >> At this level. >> 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 which I don't want to go through that. So if you watch I'm sorry I woke up asleep. I'm not quite sure what the heck is going on. I understand. But like I said, uh there was that disclosure from her saying that there was an argument and there was a physical altercation and that's what led her like back to 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, you wish to talk to me now about the incidents. >> I'm sorry. >> I don't think there was an incident. >> Okay. Well, I just need a yes or no if you want to talk to me. Yes. >> Okay. All right. Walk me through what happened from the time we left. >> We left. I said lay down and go to bed and press straight 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 looked back 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, this right now you'll be placed under arrest for child and child neglect. Okay. >> Put your hands back. >> Put your hands behind your back. >> Call 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. We don't know what's going on. I'm sorry. I'm so confused. >> It's just >> I just woke up. I'm scared. >> I got you. >> What do I do? I didn't do anything. >> We just got to This is part of our criminal investigation. Okay. >> Okay. What do I do? >> 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 brawl? 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 here. Okay. Check. >> We'll get that figure out a second. 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. >> All right. Thanks. Hey, uh, think I can get some help transporting? >> Uh, 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 memorandized. 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. The next incident is when police save two kids from parents too neglectful to be trusted. >> Not supervising your children and being inebriated where you can't even walk is not okay. I've seen >> on September 24th, 2024. Officers arrived after report of a physical fight. Couple admits heavy drinking and argument about finances. Officers find two small children in the home. >> Bad night. >> Bad night. >> Drinking? >> Yeah. >> What's going on? Why is it a bad night? >> Relationship. I'm a boy. He's good. You talk like I'm tired of getting my throat by neck too. >> At night, I guess I don't >> Man, what started all of it? >> Drinking. >> Drinking. Did y'all get to arguing about something? >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. >> Yes, sir. >> What are you arguing about? >> Finances. finances. Okay, I get it. >> At what point did it turn physical? >> I told her I was like, I got to go to work and then it blew up for me. >> So, what happened exactly when it blew up? >> Possible. >> I don't have a vehicle. I feel low as in this world. >> Yeah. >> Mhm. >> I was trying to talk to talk to my wife, you know, like honestly sir, it's her word against mine. >> That's why we're asking you so we know what you got to say about it. We're just trying to have a deep like a good conversation. >> I I understand all that, but when it blew up, that's the part we need to know. A verbal argument. People argue all the time. It happens. >> It's a thing. Back to life. But what happened when it blew up? >> She put hands on me. >> Okay. >> Where were y'all standing when this happened? Inside. >> In inside. >> Okay. Yes, sir. >> Where were the kids in there with y'all? Okay. >> They were in their room. >> In their room. >> Yes, sir. >> In the kitchen and bedroom. >> In the hallway. >> In the hallway. >> So, when you say she >> Sorry. Yeah. >> When say when you say she put hands on you, how so? Shove you, slap you. What? I mean, you got Mars. >> She grabbed my throat. >> Okay. So, she immediately just went in grab >> I told her I was like, "Stop." >> Okay. How did you react to that? What happened? >> I went and got my son. >> Did you shove her off of you? Like, >> of course I did. >> How did you get her away from you? >> I'm I'm not going to lie. Yes. Yes. I Please get off me. Please. >> Did you shove her? Did you hit her? Like, what happened? How did you >> No, I didn't hit her. No. >> Okay. >> So, you just shoved her back with your hands. You hadn't pushed her down. You didn't set her back. What? Hold your arm. >> At any point, >> when she had her hand around your throat, at any point, could you not breathe or was it just more digging claws? >> We were both at the point where Yeah. She couldn't breathe. >> She couldn't breathe. She felt like she couldn't breathe because she was >> I mean did you like dude I was like bro >> like while you were out did you grab her up at the neck here. >> Did Did you have your hand up around her neck or >> No, sir. Why would she feel like she couldn't breathe? What was impeding her airway? >> She No, I'm saying she was like I was like >> You said she couldn't breathe. You said you both couldn't breathe. While you were shoving her away, did you shove up here? Could you show what the shoulder look like? >> No, she had me like this and other >> children located in their rooms. One toddler is observed sleeping in a small rocking toddler chair with straps. Officers express concern. This is unsafe. >> You I'm talking about the other way around. How did you get her off of me? I put my wrist up like this. I said, "Get off me." >> Is there another kid in the house? >> Yes, ma'am. >> How old? >> One. >> Unattended. >> She's She's fine. She's >> Is there an adult in there? >> No. We're trying to find if there's anybody else here. >> There is nobody here. >> Okay. Can I go see the baby real quick and make sure it's okay? >> Absolutely. Absolutely. If you stay right here with them. Okay. >> Where is he? She at >> uh in the room first on your right. What about your elbow? Is that pre-existing? That's Yeah, that's Tommy John. I had Tommy Jones. Okay. But everything's good. Um >> did you grab her back by the neck? >> I'm sorry. >> You grab her by the nest? Yes. No. Maybe. >> Yes. Yeah. We're both Thank you for being on this kind of got this couple like I'm not >> Yeah, we we're trying to figure it out, bro. That's >> We get called here. We weren't here. >> I'm not trying to lose my job. >> Yeah, we get called here. We don't know what's going on. That's why we here trying to figure things out. Okay. >> Whenever you said that she couldn't breathe, it's cuz you were grabbing her neck, too. >> No, cuz she was grabbing. >> How So, how does her grab your neck? You see how that doesn't make a whole lot of sense? >> I can. >> Okay. So, you did grab her by the neck. >> No. >> You just told her you did. happy about that. This is your one and only chance to be as honest and truthful as possible. >> When your story keeps going back and forth and you leave a lot of holes and stuff. >> Yes, sir. >> A lot of times that doesn't leave us much choice. >> Understand. Understand? >> So, right now is your time to be honest so we can figure things out. >> We were both getting physical with each other. >> Okay. >> And um >> What do you mean by physical? We got to we got to have descriptives. >> She didn't like how I was talking. She grabbed him by the neck. >> Okay. >> And I put my arms up like that. >> Right. >> Please stop. >> Okay. At what point did you grab her by the neck during that time? Afterwards, >> honestly, all I remember is doing this and saying, "Please get off." That's all. I'm not I'm not trying to dog y'all around. >> So, you don't you don't remember anything else. >> And the longer this goes and the longer your story keeps changing or you keep trailing off. >> I'm not trying to I'm not trying to change on trying to, but it is. >> But yeah, you're changing every time I talk to you. >> We um we both got physical with each other. She put her hands on me. We are well aware of that. >> And I tried just tried to tell her off me and next thing I know she's out here. >> Can you just take your hair and move it out from your >> Do you have uh parents that live near here? >> His parents. >> No. Responding DCF worker Department of Children and Families arrives and begins collecting contact info for relatives/friend who might care for the children that night. >> Jail. Oh, they're in jail. >> They're in jail here. Both parents. >> His dad is dead. >> His mom is in jail and just holding straight out. Nope. Straight out. >> His mom, which is going to par is in jail and together. You're fine. Work. I don't want any contact as far as his mom goes. >> Okay, that's fine. Just fill out that statement for me. Okay. >> Okay. >> Can you look up for me real quick? >> Just look straight up. Over here straight up. >> You want me to go ahead and have dispatch contact them? >> Yeah, that would be fantastic. Can >> you send me the numbers? >> Or if y'all can call them and have them reach out to me. They don't want to get to tie into a rocking chair like >> like strapped in to a rocking chair. >> Like is it in a seat or something? >> Yeah, it's like a it's like a Todd It's like a toddler rocking chair, but that's what she's sleeping in. Can't strap a baby down while they're sleeping. >> Not like that. >> I'm looking at you like this. That's not That's not okay. >> Goodness. How old are you? >> Can you tell me how old you are? >> You're four. >> Do you know your mom's phone number? order starts like I don't really want to see anything. >> No, no, we just need a number there. It's not really an option right now. So, what is her name? >> Helena. >> Helena. >> So, she's reaching out to mom. She says she's had prior cases with them. >> Oh, she has? >> Yeah. >> But all the numbers they had are no longer useful. >> Oh, for the mom? >> For anybody? >> When was their last case? Did she tell you? >> She didn't tell me the last case. >> Hey, watch the dog. Watch the dog. Come here, puppy. >> Come here. It's a tennis ball. >> Yeah, the bat. The best. >> Ready. Swing. >> Oh, close. >> Here. I got it. I'll throw it back to him. Tell him to throw it better. >> Slower. >> Mhm. >> He's winning. >> Ready? >> Oh, yeah. >> Officers document poor living conditions, many roaches, and lack of appropriate supervision. They stock basic supplies, diapers, formula while arranging placement. Goodness. >> Good job. Push the dog to it. >> Good job. You did it. >> Oh no. >> Contact. That's okay. That'll fall. >> See it? >> Just We're not going to talk to him. Okay. >> That's fine. >> Okay. Don't run though. >> You can leave it halfway. Yeah. I'm not going to want you. >> You got me some flowers. You're so sweet. Why didn't you put them right up there on the steps? Thank you. >> You're welcome. >> Hi. Hey, >> I'm Miss Tanny with Department of Children and Families. How are you? >> I'm good. I need >> She doesn't know 10:15 yet. Just >> give me some um telephone numbers about your little people. Evidently, it's kind of rough living in the house for him and stuff. So, can you tell me someone that maybe you guys can maybe go for the night to stay? I just tried calling your mom like seven times and she's not answering. Who else do you know in your phone that could um >> maybe going to take y'all in >> your sister. What's her number? >> My mom, she goes to sleep early, wakes up early. >> What is her address? Do you know? And I can send a deputy over there. Let me have your sister's number first. And she's got that pulled up. Okay. While you're sitting there, I'm going to try to call your sister, but think about somebody else, too, that maybe y'all can go to tonight. Okay. >> This little guy is having the time of his life at 11:00 at night. I don't care if I step in step. >> Yep. Go for it. So, while we're in here, we might as well go ahead and do this. Um, I need you to get a little bag for them because they're going to have to go to a friends or a family's members tonight. Okay. >> All the kids. >> Both of the kids. Yes. Right. There's no other kids, right? Just the two. >> Yeah. So, she's working on getting a family member to come and get them or >> a friend or something. So, >> if you just want, you know, diapers, formula, whatever. >> Yeah. Yeah, a lot of riches. >> Yeah, I see that. That's not good for those babies. >> Diapers, some milk. >> Do they drink just regular milk? >> My daughter does. Yes. Okay. >> My son's on regular food. >> You don't drink milk? You don't have a cup? >> Yeah, she does. Yes, drink. >> So, what's he drink for his like >> apple juice? High sea. Is it okay if I wait till like your family members get here to like wake her up? >> Yeah. Yeah. Don't wake her up right now. >> Everything's fine. >> Investigators determine both adults were highly intoxicated and the children were effectively unsupervised. Officers state this creates a child safety risk. >> Oh, is that him? >> The amount of roaches that are in this house is like and he doesn't even care. Just like touching things with them crawling all over the place. >> That you know he's got a baker. >> Hi, Mr. I'm Tammy with Department of Children and Family. >> I need to get some names of somebody who we can possibly, you know, get these kids for the night >> if you know if you like them for the rest of the night. >> These kids are safe or good. >> No, they're not. That's That's not a choice right now. >> Okay. >> It's It's just not a choice. And I would rather have them go with family members than to sit in my office all night long. >> Okay. >> So, I've called her sister. Who else? Who else can you think of? Darnell. >> Who? >> Jared Darnell. >> Who is that? What's up, >> buddy? >> That is my best friend. He's the god. He He's the godfather of my >> All right. You got a number for him? Where's your phone? >> 249. >> Oh, you know what? Supposedly your mom is not available. >> My mom is in prison. >> Eric, come over here and talk to me real quick, bud. Come here. All right. So due to the nature of the allegations and both y'all I mean both your stories are basically the same but at the same time both of you uh say the other one's primary aggressor and when we have domestic violence issues we have a duty to act. We can't just let it go. Okay. So if you will turn around for me. >> You got anything on your persons that need to be made aware of? Don't waste your pockets. I'm just asking, do you have anything you need made aware of? >> Put your hands back here for me. Like you're praying. Put them together like you're praying. There you go. >> I got to take a piss. >> I'll come. Let's check. Temper. >> I won't forget you. >> Don't get too close to the walls. What is that? >> Huh? >> What the roof? >> Oh, I didn't see that. I think it was back. >> Take a picture of that. >> Mhm. >> I hate leaving that baby in here by herself. >> Yeah. And she's wearing fleece with the damn footies cut out of it. So listen, due to everything that occurred and the fact that you both were highly intoxicated with the children being unsupervised inside the house upon our arrival, um you're going to jail tonight. Okay? You're going to go to jail for the battery and you're going to go to jail for the child neglect. Um not >> officers informed the parents they will be arrested for battery and child neglect due to the domestic violence plus intoxication neglect of the kids. >> Not supervising your children and being inebriated where you can't even walk is not okay when you have two small children in your house. Okay. Um if you decide to drink like that your own property, you need to have somebody >> responsible >> responsible that can care for the wellbeing of those children. Um, the fact that you have her strapped in that chair, not okay. >> It's the only thing I can carry is sleeping with me being sucked. >> Your husband said that you have another pack and play. Children need to be trained in every aspect of their life from the day that they're born until the day that they're grown and then even after that. So things are complicated and yes, children may not like their initial >> DCF arranges a caregiver, the children's godfather, family friend to pick up the kids. The parents are taken into custody, >> you know, wherever in this instance, sleeping, but you as a mother have to say, "Hey, this is what is safe for my child and this is what has to be done." Strapping her in a chair and leaving her in a chair unsupervised in her room in the middle of the night. Not okay. Okay. I've seen kids die like that because they'll sit up and they'll put their head like this and it cuts their airway off. >> Okay. >> So, just not okay. All right. Go ahead and put your hands behind your back. >> So, who's going to watch them for the night? >> So, that DCF investigator is going to go ahead and take them and then there's somebody else that is supposed to be um retrieving them. What was Do you remember the name or >> I'll get you the name though? That way you know where they're Hold on. Where they're going. Okay. >> Is he in the rest of his or >> Yep. Yep. Nope. I got you. >> Okay. >> Who's coming to get the kids? >> Oh, Jared Darnell. >> Jared Darnell. >> Mhm. He's clean. He's got a valadel. >> Is that brother, sister, or cousin? >> Friend, godfather of the kids. >> Okay. Jared Darnell. >> Mhm. Jared Darnell. Do you know who that is? >> Okay. That's who's going to come and grab him? Okay. >> That's their godfather. Hey, Heather, this is a a question not pertaining to your arrest. Okay. Do you have on you? No. >> Are you sure? Okay. I feel like I can smell it. >> Okay. Is that what was in the roof in the kids' room? >> I can't really understand. >> Okay. Heather, have you been to jail before? >> No. >> No. Has um your other half? >> No. >> He's never been to jail either. Both parents were arrested due to domestic battery allegations and child neglect stemming from intoxication and lack of supervision. The children were placed with a trusted caregiver under DCF oversight while the case proceeds through both criminal and child welfare review. Remember, domestic arguments become far more dangerous when alcohol and children are involved. Unsafe living conditions and lack of supervision can quickly lead to child protective intervention. This is the reaction of netzens to this situation. Those kids looked so calm like this wasn't the first time police showed up. Drinking is one thing, but leaving babies unsupervised like that is unacceptable. Glad the officers and DCF stepped in before something worse happened. You think the officers were out of options here? Watch what happens next on the body cam and tell us if you would have done the same. The next incident is when police save kid and parents as extremely irresponsible mother snaps. >> This is dumb. >> Who? >> My mom. I don't want my child to eat. >> She's been mouththing off and trying to hit us. >> Your brain does not accept help. >> No, she can't. >> It's not fair to her son to be seeing this. >> Holding the night on me. She's going to give my child not. >> On October 06, 2024, police learned the call stemmed from a family dispute. The woman claims her child will be harmed if she is not present, but gives vague explanations. >> What's going on? >> No. No. Is going to get >> Who? >> My son. My child. Why is your son gonna get >> this is dumb? >> Who? >> My mom. >> Okay. All right. So, what's going on with you today? >> Nothing. >> So, why are you yelling and screaming? >> Cuz she's dumb. >> She doesn't want to listen to the truth. She's dumb. >> So, what's what's the truth? >> She's going to get killed. >> What's the truth, though? >> That Nixon is going to get killed. >> How? He's gonna get the last I say it's >> officers attempt to calm her. They notice a knife in her back pocket and safely remove it to prevent escalation. >> I don't know what, but she is dumb. She's dumb. >> All right. So, >> do not listen to me. >> What can What can I do for you? What can I do for you to help you out? >> Nothing. >> Well, I want to help you out. So, tell me what can I do for you? >> There's nothing. >> Well, I'm sure there's something I could do for you. >> There's nothing. >> Well, I would like to help you out. Can you let me help you out at least? I can talk to your mom maybe. >> No. >> No, >> no talking to her. >> Is she's an unreasonable person? >> Okay. All right. >> There's no talking to her. >> I've tried, but there's no >> Where where do you live? >> Right there. >> Okay. Um, just be, you know, aware of the zero behind her. So, um, so I I would like to talk to your mom. Can you at least talk? Does this want to talk to your mom? >> You okay with that? >> Well, I would like to talk to her at least. There's no tongue to her, man. I already tried. >> I would like to talk to her. What's What's your mom's name at least? Can I get your information? >> Nicole. >> Okay. Saying last name. >> Yeah. >> Okay. So, Nicole, I do see a knife in your back pocket. Okay. >> Um, are you okay with me grabbing that from you? Just >> what? >> Just Just so when we're talking, I don't have to be worried or anything like that. >> I'm not going to stab you. >> Well, ju I'm I'm a scarful guy, so I last thing I want to do is be scared of you. >> Be scared? Well, do you mind if I at least just >> friends? >> I want to be friends with you. That's what I'm saying. So we can be on even terms. Can I at least >> You don't have to reach for you. >> The woman states she is afraid of losing her child and insists danger exists if she's not there showing paranoia and disorganized thinking. >> You don't have to reach for it. You don't have to reach for it. Do you mind if I just grab it for you? And >> All right. Perfect. Awesome. >> Thank you for being Thank you for being friendly with me. I'm just going to put this on on top of my hood. Do you mind if we talk by my car? >> Yeah. >> Perfect. Okay. So, funny enough, I'm going to try to avoid puddles because I just got my boots dried the other day. So, I'm just going to hop towards you. But >> so, does this happen often between you and your mom where you guys are? You >> sometimes. >> So, is that why you were out here today? I I kind of miss the first half of the >> Yeah, I I guess um she she believes that her her son is endangered and that her mom's not really helping her um help her son. So, >> car lot. >> Yeah. Um, what's it called? So, that's that's where we're at right now. I didn't want you to get your feet wet. Are you trying to avoid the rocks? >> Yeah. >> Okay, I got you. So, >> yeah. Well, yeah. What happened during the argument? >> I said I didn't want >> What didn't you want? >> That my child to be taken from me. >> Why is that? >> Because I don't want my child taken from me. No, I'm saying why is your child being taken from Who's trying to take your child? >> Oh, well, I mean, if you guys are. >> No, I I promise you I'm not trying to take your child. The last thing I want to do is separate your child from from his mother. But what I'm saying, who's trying to take your child away? Your is it your mom trying to take your child away from you >> or DCF or who? >> Just anyone. >> Anyone? Okay. All right. I can see that you you're protective of your child. I I can understand that. That's good. I'm glad to hear that. That's what that's what I want to hear. But what what type of danger? >> Officers observe slurred speech, wobbling, and a forehead injury. She admits recent alcohol consumption and has a history of traumatic brain injury, TBI. >> Danger is your child in? You were telling me earlier that he was in danger of being moleed and and taken advantage of. >> It's just I'm not there. >> You're not there? >> If I'm not there, >> something might happen to him. >> Yes. I'm scared. >> Okay. Where does your child anyone? Wouldn't that be anyone? >> Yeah. That's that's understandable. That's understandable. >> Where does your child live now? >> My parents. >> Oh, so you all you guys live together? Okay. All right. Where were you planning on going? I see you have a little bit of your belongings. Where were you headed? >> I just found this bag. Somebody's getting bag. >> Oh, okay. >> One night. I don't know. I really don't know. >> Oh, okay. All right. >> I really had no idea. >> Okay. All right. >> What's your What's your plan after this? >> I'm not sure. >> Worth for. Thank you. Okay. >> All right. Let me just start grabbing your information. What's your last name again? >> Uh, a little bit. >> Okay. I see you got a little bit of a scratch on your forehead. You want to get checked out for that? >> Uh, I've already been to the ER. >> Oh, you already been to the ER. >> Yeah. And you got stitches, it looks like. >> Yes. Okay. >> All right. How'd you get that? >> Uh, I don't know. They I just went in there and I was like, you know, something's wrong. >> Show showed up on you. Parents explain she was told not to drink at their home, had been aggressive, attempted to hit them, and previously threatened with a knife. Prior assault charges had been dropped conditionally. >> I got you. Okay. What's your child's name? He almost has the same birthday as you. >> Yeah. >> And what's your guys's address behind here? >> Yep. That's me. >> Oh, yeah. >> Yeah. Um, did you want to walk over with me um back to the house so we can just talk in the driveway and then he'll drive his car over? >> Yeah, see you would like. >> Yeah, we'll do that. Sounds like a plan. >> Yeah, we'll stand up by the garage. Maybe this >> Yeah, stay a little dry. >> You didn't know where you were headed to? You just wanted out of the house, >> right? >> If you go back in the house, is there a disturbance? >> There might be. Now, is there anywhere you could go to >> Sheriff's Office? Hello. How you doing? >> How are you? >> Good to you. >> Good. >> Um, so your your daughter Nicole's outside. She's right here. >> Yeah. >> What what seems to be going on here? >> She's drunk and she's not supposed to be drinking here. >> Oh, okay. >> That was the condition that she come here. >> Okay. Hello. How you doing? We're getting your dad >> now. She's been mouththing off and trying to hit us and >> Yeah. This is ridiculous. So I told her, "Not open the door until you sober up." >> Okay? >> And if you're going to keep drinking, I'm not opening the door at all. You know, >> all right. Because it seem it seems like I don't know her normal state. So it seems like she's a little, you know, a little slurring the m speech stuff like that. So that that looks like >> she has a brain injury to begin with. >> Okay. >> Yeah. I see the the scar on her over here where she was drunk the other day. It fell off her bike. >> Yeah. Oh, >> but the one here, yeah, her basically her brain came off off the jail. She hit >> Oh, wow. >> car accident. She died two times on a table and she had to go get learn how to walk on yard. >> So her so her brain does not accept help and all that were alcoholics and she got that that you know >> and she got a little one here and it's her son but >> yeah he didn't move. And the thing is that um I dropped charges on her um for assault about a month ago. She was in jail and I dropped those charges. >> Officers discuss Baker Act versus Marchman Act due to alcohol use impaired judgment threats and potential danger to herself or others. >> Charges with the understanding if you came back here you were not drinking. >> Okay. >> And we have a bag of little nips that we found in her room. >> Okay. >> One done. >> Just a few. How many have she How many has she had today? >> Oh, no. I mean, it doesn't take much for her. You can take two little nips. >> Oh, really? >> She's gone. >> Is that from her injury? >> Just her doctors have told her that you, you know, for years. >> It's not fair to her son to be seen this nonsense, you know. I I would hate for him to see that as well. >> So, what I'm going to do since you told me this isn't her normal fact. How is she normally? Is she, you know, normal like you? >> Normal person. Okay. Okay. >> There'll be a slight you we might see a slight presentation >> like stuttering or >> just like when think in in the thinking >> process I got you overinks things stays with her. >> Yeah. Because she she thinks her child is being she's not >> she did the same thing back in Canada where we where she lost her son her daughter and we were taking care of it. Next month she told him I >> was just like >> so my oldest sister now has >> her daughter. the oldest story. >> So, they came up to be that she was just lying in the whole nine yard. >> It's just that they call it magical thinking. >> Okay. >> Is what the neurosurgeon told me. >> All right. I will we we'll evaluate her for a marchman act and if and if she's we we'll see where she's at there. Um has she ever had a history of or want? >> I don't know. She's been saying that we're going to regret not opening the door. I have no idea. >> She had a knife on her. So, is she a violent person? Well, she did tell him she would pull it. >> She said, "I'll pull I'll pull the knife out on me and then she come near me, but I'll I'll cut you off." >> Okay. >> Cuz I I kept pushing her away cuz she kept, you know, hitting me and going, "Nick, >> just now?" Today? >> Today? Yeah. >> That's assault. I'm not going to, you know, I'm not going to put up with this. Get out of here next to come out with a knife. >> Okay. Did she come at you with it? >> No, she was just like where you're standing here and me. I'll cut you with this thing. >> Okay. So, >> it's the drunk. >> I don't want I don't want you sleeping and all of a sudden my throat gets >> Yeah. That's one of our concerns. >> Is Is any of that uh recorded or or do you guys have I see you have a camera here. Do you guys have any cameras inside? >> No, we have that one there, but nothing inside. We had we had one at one time, but >> we do have them. We have Arlo, >> but they're outside. We haven't set them up yet. >> Okay. All right. >> Last time she did it on her phone, >> okay, >> cuz I was across the street neighbors. >> I did video her video and I thought I'll never do this again. >> Well, with this new information, I I'll actually evaluate her for vapor act as well. um if if she's getting to the point where she's becoming violent, then then obviously we don't want to leave her here. Um and and the situation escalate cuz she already told us if she comes back in that there's going to be disturbance. So, you know, there >> additional officer reports erratic behavior earlier, including attempting to enter a patrol car and resisting deputies. >> Obviously, I see you guys are a little a little bit past that in your in your lives. Yeah. >> So, I we came down here, we bought a two a two-bedroom apartment just for the two of us and he got pregnant up there and said, you know, I don't want to do it, but I was a foster kid and I'm not going to throw my grandson out. >> Yeah. I have to let him. Okay. All right. Let me let me see what I can do for you guys. Um and then I'll let you I'll come back and let you guys know. Okay. Um do you mind hanging out with her and then I I'll just talk to you. >> Yeah. >> I love you. >> Huh? I love you, too. Hey, spread love. We just have to see where exactly if we're going to go a baker act or um or mark, but I I think I'm looking more of a baker act to be honest with you just with the TVI and all that. I don't know what's what's causing her to, you know, have this hostility towards her her parents, which is the fault. It could very much be the fault. And um the only thing I don't want to do, the marshman act side of it is because um she's, you know, being violent towards others. >> Yeah. Um, >> now I think the wording with the Marchman Act, like how like how it says it on the form, >> it's substance induced, correct? >> Substance induced. And that she's basically lost all self-control to where she's uh going to be a harm to herself. >> I don't know if it says or to others on there. We could read the criteria real quick if you want. Yeah. substance abuse and because of such an impairment has lost power of self-control and has inflicted, threatened or attempted to inflict or unless admitted is likely physical harm to themselves or another. Okay. >> Or is in need of substance use services and by reason of substance abuse impairment their judgment has been so impaired that the person is unapable of understanding the need of such services. >> Okay. So, we have to ask her if she's willing and if she's saying no, I don't want to go. Then that's obviously shows that she's not in the right state of mind. She believes that her her and I guess she, you know, how she mentioned of theation of her child. Well, I guess up in Connecticut with the same gentleman here, um, with another child of hers, she got drunk and went to the police and said, "Hey, you know, I I think he's going to I think he's my child and whatnot." And they took her for her word. >> I think I've been out with her before. >> This is my first time dealing with her. >> All right. You ready for this one? >> Little fear. >> I'm I'm almost positive. Um >> you marching after that. >> Watch. Yeah. Watch this. Someone on Lake View was like, "Hey, there's a lady screaming for help." I could hear screaming coming from the road. >> Um >> and I I heard her >> and this is the reason I said, "Hey, is your car locked?" Because I felt like I who was acting erratically and yelling. When I approached Nicole, she screamed that someone was after her. Uh she then attempted to open my driver's side door of my patrol vehicle. and she stated she wanted to uh drive away. Um she was detained became >> during questioning she minimizes drinking, forgets key events including the knife being taken and admits alcohol affects her strongly due to TBI >> resisting kicking the surrounding deputies and threatening to spit in their face. I had to grab her by I had to grab her by the hair and force her face up against the glass to prevent her [ __ ] me. >> So we'll see how this goes. She's one of those happy campers. So, um I just got a couple questions for you. Have you had anything to drink today? >> A little bit. >> Just a little bit. Okay. How much does alcohol affect you? Does it affect you a lot? Like I I I have zero tolerance. I don't drink often. So, when I get I drink a little bit of my wife's drink. I'm tipsy. I'm here for a good time, you know. So, how how does alcohol affect you? >> Uh if I take like two chips, it's >> it's enough. >> Yeah. >> Okay. How much did you have today? >> Probably like one. >> Okay. Just one sip. You limited yourself? >> Yes. >> Okay. Would you say you're at your complete normal faculties right now? >> Right now? Yes. >> Right now? Yeah. >> But if I took another drink, then I would say no. >> Okay. I I feel like your speech is a little a little slurred. If you want to That's my opinion now. Um would you say your your speech is a little slurred right now or do you feel like you're talking complete normal? I am pretty normal. >> You feel like you're pretty normal right now? >> Yeah. >> You I see you're wobbling a little. Is that normal for you, too? >> Yeah. I mean, >> yeah. >> Today. >> Okay. All right. Now, I was talking with your family inside and they told me a little bit of a scenario that happened inside before you came outside and I found you yelling and screaming over here. Can you explain kind of what happened inside? >> Well, not really sure what you mean. >> What What happened that caused you to come outside that you you were so upset? Well, my family is angry >> about what? What got them angry? >> I was drunk. >> Okay. >> Maybe here. >> Okay. Do you feel like you're drunk right now? >> I feel a little trippy. >> Okay. Hey, nothing wrong with that. I mean, it's a Sunday, but there's nothing wrong with that. >> Okay. Now, what happened when when you were inside and they were angry? Would you guys get in a little argument? >> Yeah. So, I just left. >> Okay. Nothing. >> I don't like to argue with anyone. >> Okay. And that's a good thing as arguments usually cause bad things. They mentioned a little bit of a scenario with the knife. Does that ring any bells? >> I have the knife. >> Okay. Um, >> do you still have it? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> Oh, >> how many did you have? How many? Just one. >> Just one. Okay. >> Okay. We're We're Don't reach for one. >> It's on the side. >> It's on your side. >> Okay. Do you not recall that I grabbed that knife from you? Do you not remember that? Is it the little black one? >> Yes. >> Yeah. I I I already grabbed that from you. >> Okay. So, have it. >> Do you not remember about me grabbing that? >> Said you have it. >> Okay. Do you forget things when you're a little tipsy? >> Yes, I do. I have brain injury. So, >> okay, I got you. They did tell me about that. And with that brain injury, it makes you a little bit more susceptible of getting a little bit more than tipsy with with alcohol. Okay. Would you say that you probably shouldn't be drinking alcohol because of your injury? >> Maybe. >> Officers take her into custody for safety and legal reasons. She is transported without further incident. Okay. Would you mind if I take you down somewhere to get you help today? >> What? >> Okay. Are you Oh, are you willing to go with me? >> Maybe I don't want to go. >> You don't want to go? Well, I want to help you. Like I said, over there. I got you. Well, it doesn't sound like your family wants you to be here if you're if you're a little tipsy. So, and and I don't want you to be in this rain. It's about to start raining right now. So, I would like to take you somewhere where you can get a little bit of help so they can you can sober up and they'll you they'll be more than willing for you to come back once you sober up. But you got to sober up, obviously. Okay. Are you willing to go with me? Here, let let me help you. Okay. >> My family doesn't want me here. >> Well, not when you're not when you're tipsy, Nicole. >> That's crazy. >> Not when you're tipsy. Okay. >> Crazy. >> Is that okay? >> Crazy. [ __ ] bro. >> All right. Here. Put your hands together like you're praying. Okay. >> Just stay right there for me. >> They don't want you here. >> They They want you, but they want you sober here. Okay. when she was um physical with him earlier. Was was that Ben? >> Yeah. >> This only happened just a little while ago. >> Yeah, they're uh >> so dumb. >> Yeah, they're there. >> She's going to get my truck. >> We go March. >> Yeah. >> She's going to get my trap. >> No, we're we're we wouldn't allow that. We wouldn't allow that. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. I'm just I'm holding you with two hands just because I don't want you to fall. Okay. I'm also just going to pat you down real quick to make sure you don't have no no weapons on you cuz you're going to go in my buddy's car and I really He's a really good friend of mine. Okay. >> So, we're all friends here. All right. Your stuff at home. >> Sure. >> Okay. Perfect. That works. >> All right. Go ahead and spread your feet. There you go. Perfect. All right. Just with the back of my hand. Okay. I'm just check checking for weapons. >> Okay. >> Nothing on your front and your waist. >> No. >> I'm just going to lift up. I'm not going to touch. I'm just going to lift up and look. Okay. Perfect. All right. All right, let's walk over here to his car. >> Yeah. Anything in your brawl or anything like that? >> No, I I I don't want to, but I just I'm asking. >> Is there Is your brawl just folded here? >> Touch me. >> I I don't want to. What's your opinion? Is this just a folded? >> Not touch. Touch me. >> I think it's just a bra. >> Looks like it's the actual strap. Yeah. >> No bike. Where's your fight? >> Okay. >> Where? >> In the garage. >> In the garage. >> Okay. Cuz your parents were concerned about your fight. >> It's in the garage. >> It's in the garage. >> Okay. She was charged with fugitive from justice, battery on a person 65 years or older. Remember, alcohol combined with cognitive or brain injuries can rapidly escalate family disputes into dangerous situations. Police intervention often focuses first on safety and stabilization, not punishment. This is the reaction of netzens to this situation. This was hard to watch. The officers handled it calmly despite clear instability. The parents were protecting the child even though the situation was heartbreaking. Shows why substance use and untreated mental health issues are a dangerous mix. 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. The next incident is when police rescue kid from Japanese mother's outofcrol rage. >> I watched you hit your daughter twice. >> Oh, really? >> Which is not good. >> I know. Sorry. >> Not good. You hit her in the face. >> I not face. >> I watched it. >> On September 19th, 2024, police responded after a witness reports seeing a woman strike her toddler and walk away, leaving the child near a busy road. >> Hey, how are you, sir? Can we speak to you? You're not in any trouble, but can can we speak to you for a moment? >> Yeah. >> What do you think the topic is, sir? >> My daughter-in-law and her rage towards her children. >> Yes. Yeah. We just watched a a pretty disturbing video >> of what of what just of something that just recently occurred like maybe a half hour ago right in front of the transfer station. >> She's done that two days now. She walks out of the house and goes where we can't see her. >> Mhm. Are you the grandfather of >> Yes. >> Okay. >> She's my daughter-in-law. >> Okay. >> She's uh from Japan. She doesn't know a lot of English. >> Okay. >> My son is still in Japan that he works there. >> Okay. >> He plans to come for a couple weeks in October. But >> Yep. >> Yeah. She's her mother. One reason she's here is to be away from her mother. >> Okay. >> Cuz she and her mother have the same relationship. >> Yeah. >> They yell at each other. They even physically >> Mhm. >> hit each other. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. So, I think she's passing it down to her children, too. And I don't know what to do about it. >> How many children, is there? >> Two kids. >> Two? Yeah. And >> the older one is the one that's the biggest problem. >> Was that the child that >> Yeah. >> was with this morning? Yeah. Fouryear-old. >> Fouryear-old. Okay. >> And does that does that child speak English? Okay. >> Better than her mother does. They've been here about 5 and 1/2 months now. Okay. In English. >> Grandparents confirm both children, ages four and two, are currently safe with them. The older child shows a visible bruise on her forehead. >> English is improving while they're here. >> Y >> but I noticed a bruise on her forehead when she came back to the house. So something happened there >> today? >> Yeah. >> Yeah. And how old is the younger child? >> Uh 2 years old. >> And they're both here. >> Yeah. >> Both the children are safe here with you without the mom, correct? >> Yeah. And my wife, she's down at the community center exercising right now. But >> Mhm. >> Yeah. Yeah. We don't know how to how to deal with the situation, how to communicate with Cahoo. >> Mhm. >> She has told us things like she and my h my son have decided that he will be the he'll be the one that doesn't get angry and she'll be the one that gets angry as if somebody has to get angry, you know. I don't know if it's part of the Japanese culture or >> or what it is, but I can't believe that's what Japanese families are like. They're all like that. The first time we went to visit her family in Japan, her mother hit her. Mhm. >> And then they proceeded to have a screaming time together out in the street. >> Yeah. >> Officers review video footage showing the mother hitting the child and abandoning her momentarily on the roadside. >> It's the first time we met the family. Yeah. So, it wasn't a good introduction, but >> based on the video that that we watched, it's it's not it's not a good video. >> Oh, yeah. >> Okay. Um >> the mom is going to have to come with us. >> Really? >> Yeah. >> Oh, wow. >> Yep. Yep. >> I bet she'll resist. >> Yep. So, she's going to have to come with us. >> And then where will you go and what will you do with her? >> Uh, she there's uh she's going to be charged with some criminal offenses based on the video. Um, we've I've already spoken with the with the state's attorney. It's some serious stuff that that I just witnessed that no child or no person deserves. >> Yeah. Right. >> Police explain the seriousness of the incident consult with the state's attorney and confirm criminal charges will be filed. None whatsoever. >> That's going to be tough. Hopefully, you can communicate effectively with her. >> We've got uh we've got services to uh for interpretation. >> Yeah. Right. >> Yep. You can't be assaulting people, specifically children. >> She has to leave the country to because her visa expires. >> So, she has a flight scheduled for October 1st >> to go to Japan for 2 weeks and leaving the kids here and coming back with my son on October 15th. Then he'll be here for a couple weeks during some vacation time. >> Okay. >> Then he'll go back. Her plan is to be here for a year altogether. Two six-month periods. >> Okay. >> She has to leave the country and come back in to get a new visa. >> Yep. And what's her what's the mom's first name? >> Caho. K A H O. >> There's a real good possibility that she will not be able to come back to the house based on it because it it is >> Would she stay in the jail somewhere? >> Well, we don't know. >> They probably wouldn't want her in jail. We would have to figure something out. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Cuz that'll be the the primary. Yeah. That'll be the primary residence hopefully as long as you guys are comfortable with it for the children so they don't have to go into some kind of placement. >> Maybe a better idea would be they all go back to Well, might not be better for the kids, but yeah, >> they all go back to Japan at the same time. Stay there. >> Yeah. Officers plan a calm, non-traumatic approach to contact the mother while ensuring the children are not distressed. >> We have to we have to act on what we saw and what we have to do here. >> Can't give a warning and not know enough or something. >> Next time they'll be more secret about it. >> Yeah. You just never know what's going on >> because if it's if it's happened today, how often has it happened in the past? And is it going to happen again in the future, >> right? >> I I Our culture doesn't teach that. >> Yeah. I know. Do you think maybe we could ever just come out and talk to us? >> Maybe I'll tell her that. >> Are the children >> video? Oh, yeah. She's occupying the kids right now. >> Okay. Did she see us pulling? >> No. Okay. There's another house in the back. They're in the back house. >> Oh, okay. Okay. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. I guess I'm trying to think of the best way. Not traumatic for the children. >> There was a Maybe tell her that garage over there has video cameras and what happened. >> Did she talk to you about it? >> No. >> No. was recorded and >> I'd like to see the daughter. >> Some men that want to Yeah. Okay. >> Yeah. Yeah. >> There are some policemen who want to talk to you and I'll try to bring her out peacefully. >> We definitely >> Officers speak with the child and observe the injury. The child gives a vague explanation about running and falling. >> I need to see the daughter cuz I'm >> Yeah, you mentioned that there's a bruise bruise on her forehead. So, I need to see that. >> Yeah. Right. >> Hi. >> Maybe she's in the toilet right now. >> Aren't you beautiful? Yeah. >> Hi. >> How are you? Are you good? Yeah. Can you look at me? What happened here? Can you tell me what happened? You did? Oh, >> right. >> Hi. >> We just Somebody called us and we just need to chat with you about something real quick. >> Oh, >> yeah. Can you step outside with us? How do you pronounce your first name? >> First name. >> Your first name? >> Oh, Cahoo. >> Cahoo. I'm John. >> Hi. >> Nice to meet you. >> Nice to meet you. >> And this is this is my my chief. >> The mother Cahoo speaks with officers stating she was angry and tried to keep distance to avoid hitting her child. >> Nice to meet you. >> Nice to meet you. Do you have do you have any idea why we may be here right now? >> Oh yeah. Today uh problem uh Winona has problems or >> Yeah. >> What was the problem? >> Uh she steal some food and uh how to explain? She is very um excited in house. So we go outside. >> And what happened during your walk? >> Uh I take her outside. She's running for the dump. So I'm so confused and take um keep distance for her >> distance. >> Oh yeah. Distance for her the load. So some people is looks >> I don't want to >> you don't want her to run out in the road. >> H no I sorry I don't know how to say English. Um she is very excited and because I'm angry for her so I don't want to excite for her so >> I want to keep distance in house but she try to go outside and she is far away for me but I don't want hit her so I kept a distance for a while maybe 10 seconds. >> Mhm. for the load. I don't I >> officers confront her with video evidence explaining they saw her strike the child and leave her near traffic. >> No, that not good because the load. So, but I don't want to hit her. So, but some people look that it looks like virus. >> So, there's there's cameras out here. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> And we watched >> Yeah. >> a video of you and your daughter >> Yeah. >> walking down the road. >> Yeah. And I watched you hit your daughter twice. >> Oh, really? >> Which is not good. >> I know. Sorry. >> Not good. And the the bruising on her forehead. That's You hit her in the face. >> Not face. >> I watched it. >> Oh, it looks like >> I watched it and then you left her on the side of the road and you walked away without your daughter. >> Oh, sorry. >> This is This is a very very busy road as you know cuz you live here, right? Yeah. >> Here in Vermont and the and in the United States. >> Mhm. >> That you can't do that. That's that's a criminal charge. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> So, based upon what I saw on the video, I have to place you under arrest. >> Okay. >> Okay. And you're going to have to go to court because because of what I saw. >> Okay. >> All right. >> Do you do you understand that? >> Mhm. >> Okay. And how do you do you understand English? Okay. >> The mother is arrested calmly informed of her rights and reassured that her children will remain safely with their grandparents. >> And I can get an interpreter if you'd like. >> Just so you understand. Yeah. >> Yeah. >> You take me? >> Yes. >> Yeah. >> Oh, the voice. >> Yeah. You're coming with me. >> Oh. >> And then so we'll just go back to the police station and then uh we'll figure out from there. We'll talk to a judge and and figure out what happens from there. >> Oh, >> and we'll make sure that your children are safe. Are they safe here with their grandparents? >> Everybody's safe. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> All right. >> Um, so if just if you could just remain calm. Do you understand what I'm saying? >> Mhm. >> Yeah. We just We're We're not going to do anything bad to you. We just You're You are under arrest. Okay. >> I'm >> You're under arrest for assaulting. >> Sorry. >> Yep. >> No, go ahead. >> Yeah, that's good. >> Go ahead. No. >> I just want to make sure you understand. >> Arrest. >> Arrest. Under under arrest. Yes. >> Oh. >> Yes. >> No. >> Yeah. >> No. >> Yeah. Yeah. We have to because of uh assault assaulting your daughter. >> No. >> Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. >> Are you um I'm staying here in visa. So I have to go back to Japan now. >> That's something that you can figure out. No. Um, but right now we have to place you under arrest. >> Yeah. >> Arrest. >> Arrest. Yeah. And then and then we just take you right here to the station. Your children will be safe and then you just have to go in front of a judge. >> I I'm crazy. >> Have I crazy? Kids still kids have to stay away. >> They're they're fine. >> Yeah. Oh, no. I kids her kids are stay for April. >> You were going to go back October 1st >> and then come back. and then come back. Is that what your plan was? >> Yeah. But >> y that doesn't that doesn't uh that doesn't mean that can't happen, >> right? Do I type? >> Yeah. No, please. >> Okay. Uh do I push here? >> No. No. Please. >> So, so an arrest is not a criminal record. There's a lot of things that happen right before >> you have a criminal record. >> Oh, me? >> Okay. So just because just because I take you under arrest does not mean that you have a criminal record right now. >> Okay? >> Do you understand what I'm saying? Court first. >> You have to go to I don't know how to use that app, but >> you you have to go to uh court first. There's a whole proceeding through the court system. Okay. And you don't have a criminal record until the proceeding is is final. H can I back to here? >> So we don't we don't decide that. That's not um that's something that you can talk to the the judge. >> Okay. >> In the court about. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Can I say bye-bye to >> No. No. No. So just uh so what we have to do um I just want to make sure you understand. So when we arrest somebody >> and we bring them back to the police station, >> it's it's right down the road, not far. We have to place them in. We have to put handcuffs on them. >> All right. >> Yeah. Okay. Are you okay with that? I just want to make sure you understand. Okay. And we're just going to go behind your back. Yep. And if they if it hurts, tell me. Okay. >> Other than your cell phone. >> Uh, not safe. >> Oh, see. Oh, your phone is here. >> Phone? >> No. >> Okay. >> Have I never met daughter? Can I back today? >> We don't know. That's not up to us. We'll call a judge and he will tell us what to do. >> Okay. Right. Do you have anything? >> She was charged with domestic assault and cruelty to a child as stated at the end of the video. Arrest based on eyewitness video observed injury and risk to the child near a roadway. Both children remained in the care of grandparents. No immediate placement required. Remember, physical discipline and emotional loss of control can quickly cross into criminal child endangerment. Witness video evidence plays a critical role in protecting children and ensuring accountability. This is the reaction of netzens to this situation. The officers were incredibly patient, especially with the language barrier. It's heartbreaking, but I'm glad the kids are safe with their grandparents. This shows how dangerous anger can become when kids are involved. 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 find helpless baby alone in filthy home while mom is missing. >> 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. ON APRIL 29TH, 2023, officers respond to an apartment complex after neighbors report hearing a baby crying alone for an extended period. Four. >> Has anyone tried checking on this apartment? >> They were supposed to [ __ ] 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 to the door when knock on this one. >> Sorry. >> Hello. >> You want me to call my maintenance here? >> I do have the keys. >> You have the keys? >> Yeah. >> No, let's go ahead and make entry. >> Do you want him to catch me? >> Yeah. Let's go ahead. >> You want to wait for the other officer? >> Be right there. >> 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. >> Hold on. Come here. Mama, stay here. >> Look out. Please >> sit here. Mommy, sit down. >> Hello. >> Sit here. Don't move. Stay. reporting. >> Call police. Call 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. >> You don't live here? No. >> What were you and her doing? 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, 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 her situ. >> 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 hers. >> 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. >> Where is she sleeping? >> She been sleeping in um her mom's room >> 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 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. >> Where's the baby at? >> My baby. >> What baby? >> 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 it's mom, but >> like how close? >> What you mean? >> Like where does she live at? Um, probably not that far from here or based on his I think his stepmom, but I think she has something to do. >> All right, Mr. Jar. >> All right. Due the circumstances going around with all the situation, we're going to place you under arrest. All right. >> For child. >> What 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 buy your back. All right. Come on. >> What did I do? >> Can I call my job? Can I call my job? >> She said I was I was at work, man. I was at work. >> Call my job, man. Come on. Before y'all do this. Call my job. Don't call my job. Before y'all do this, y'all doing it wrong. Y'all playing it wrong, bro. Come on. Call my job. >> No. No. No. No. I refuse. I refuse. No. >> You can't refuse. You're going to put >> Why are you putting me under? 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. But 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 call? I'm calling them right now. I would 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? That's your job to send him a sick. >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. >> We'll we'll ask for your manager through that. >> That's This is 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 a case. >> Yeah. How can y'all arrest me? I even told you I wasn't here. >> What's your name, dude? >> Dor Garrison Smith. >> Mr. Smith. They call me Dal Cinema. >> All right. D. >> Yes, sir. >> You're going to call this phone right here right now. It's gonna ring. See, look. Told you. Look. It's ringing right now. And Google says this is the number. >> Okay. So, what's your manager? >> 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? >> Yes, sir. >> Hold on. I even told you when you interviewed me. I told >> Mommy, why? >> Sir, that that apartment didn't get dirty. And >> 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 stay? 9:35 >> and I've been coming over when I'm not at work to try to >> So I'm in here under a >> send my manager. Send him I said my manager can like my light. >> Yes. This message is for Anita. My name's with the leaving a voicemail. Can you call for my phone, please? >> Can you call for 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. >> Okay. Listen to me. >> He was not here. >> He was not here. >> 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 you 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 y are his kids. My oldest one is not his. The old one is mine. Her daddy. Okay. >> He was at work. If you put like >> I I I understand what you're telling me. I've got to go off of what my officer is telling me. >> But your officer >> But 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 correct, they would have seen that. >> Hey, >> well, everything that you would have told him would have been on. >> I told them. >> So, >> 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. >> He don't know. This is MY >> I pulled up that other gentleman, the um was upstairs. I got out the driver seat. He was not in the driver seat. I was driving. Well, let me talk to him. >> Got the job phone in my hand and y'all still got me in handcuffs. >> Protect me for my mommy. >> They're going to let me take the kids home even when 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 as 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 TELEPHONE IN MY HAND. YOU JUST CALLED. Just a second. >> Stop. Stop. >> Just call where it says cinema. 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 is press call. >> Should be answering now. >> It's not from you. >> Mom said you can still just press. I'm >> just saying just with with him preserve to the the state. Don't bring him to that. >> All right. Hey, explain. Are you sure what's going on? >> No, I'm dangerous. >> They just do 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 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 DTO 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. >> OKAY. They have to check their 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 >> that's why I've been trying to come over and help him get a drink. But I mean, it still doesn't explain why he let me in. >> 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 netizens 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 Russian comment. If you felt that spike, the next incident is when police step in after mom prioritizes class over her own child. >> I don't have time for this today. >> And you left it running. >> Yeah. >> With your child inside. >> That's a 2-year-old child. >> Yes, ma'am. >> That can't make a decision, can't defend themselves with a vehicle that's running and unlocked. On June 4th, 2024, officers responded to a college parking lot after a report that a child was left alone in a running unlocked vehicle. >> When we call this person, >> what are we going to ask them? >> Are they at the CF campus and can they return to their vehicle? >> Do they have a white Nissan or are they using a white Nissan or is she the parent of a >> Nothing. No, hang on just one more time. >> I appreciate it. >> Tell me 2010 register as a student. >> All right. Thank you, Mr. I'll call you back in just a moment if I need you. >> Hi. Um, this is officer the Ocala Police Department. Do you have a white Nissan SUV? >> Hey, we're on the phone with right now. >> Do you have a son? >> Oh, you do? She >> Okay. Do you >> Okay, sounds good. >> At the College of Central Florida right now. >> She's in class. They're going to get her off. Officers advise her of her rights and begin asking questions about her schedule and reason for leaving the child in the car. >> Okay. Uh, could you please return to your vehicle? >> Thank you. >> Yeah, they finally found the schedule. So, she's on her way out. >> So, detain her first. Read her by >> detain. We don't mean >> she is not free to walk away. She needs to be made aware. Hey, so do we have or someone coming out? >> Okay. Give her an opportunity on her to explain herself. >> Does he have a we need to get changed? >> There are a couple of diapers. >> I know that. >> Okay. So, I'm going to start by reading right detained right now. Okay. So, you have the right. >> Hang on. Hang on. Before we start that, the baby's fine. >> I know he is. I just >> Okay. >> Okay. >> So, I don't have time for this today. >> Okay. I'm going to start with your rights and then we'll have a conversation. So, you have the right to remain silent. Do you understand each of these rights as I have explained them to you? >> Yes. >> Okay. Having these rights in mind, do you wish to talk to us now? >> I don't want to, but I have to. >> Would you like to speak to us about this incident that we're investigating? >> I had gone in. I I have >> We need We need a clear yes or no. If you're willing to to speak to us with your rights in mind, are you going to speak with us? >> I guess. >> Okay. >> Okay. So, um, starting what time did you get here this morning? >> It was like 8:45. I I have gone in to to speak with my professor about a class and I he was asleep whenever I dropped and I didn't want to interrupt them. >> All right. What class are you currently in right now? >> I've got multiple classes. >> What class right now were you just were you in when you >> Anatomy? >> Okay. Did you have a class after that? >> No. >> What time did the anatomy class start? >> It was shortly between like 8:30 8:45ish. So, we'll get you the name and the >> Yeah, Courtney. She's supposed to be in and teacher said that she called her and said she's going to be out of class for a week to send her test. So, I don't know what kind of game she's playing, but send your stuff over. I'll do a report. >> Okay. Thank you. >> And you're aware that the doors to your car were unlocked? >> Yes, because my driver door I can't use that handle. So, I had to leave the rest of it unlocked so I could get it. >> There's one right there. >> And you left it running? Yeah. With your child inside. Yeah. >> Hey, do you have a camera that looks at this lot? Are you able to maybe look at it and give us a time when she arrived or left left that baby? Thanks so much. >> All right. >> I know. I shouldn't have done it. I'm sorry. >> Officers explain the safety risks associated with leaving a young child unattended in a running vehicle. >> I don't have any other >> Do you have ID with you? >> I don't even think I have that. >> You don't? Okay, that's fine. Can I get some of your contact information? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> You there on time? >> No. She said she was asleep. >> Okay. >> My miss window's right there so I can look out at the windows. >> I'm going to interrupt you. >> I know that you weren't here in this parking lot at 8:45 because there was a security officer here that called us prior to 8:45. A good bit before 8:45. There's a security camera that's right here that's going to tell us what time you got here. What time did you go inside? >> It was right after 8. I understand you're in a pickle. >> I I am because I I mean >> that's a I want you to listen. That's a 2-year-old child. >> Yes, I know. >> That can't make a decision, can't defend themselves with a vehicle that's running and unlocked could have come up here, jumped in that car, and your child could be in right now. That child >> I'm I'm aware. I was saying my classes. >> The woman acknowledges her mistake and explains child care challenges she faced that morning. right there with one of the windows and sit right by it. >> Perfect. You sit by the window. >> Hypothetically, you're looking out. You're keeping constant eye to make sure the baby's okay. You see someone get in that car. How quick can you get out here? >> I drop everything. >> Absolutely. But would you make it in time before that car's gone? >> There's no way. >> It's going to be halfway to the highway by the time you get out of the class, right? >> Right. >> So, you were there just after class started or right as class started? Soon after. >> Yes. So you came out here about 8 10 minutes ago. >> That's an hour and 10 minutes roughly. >> Yes. >> What time did your class end? >> It ends at 9:50. So about 30 minutes. >> It would have been It would have been another little bit before you came out here. So that presents a huge problem. Who else cares for the child other than you? I have him with one of my friends um throughout the week because I have class Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and today obviously uh she canceled on me this morning. She wasn't able to do it. Um he's >> police discuss alternative care options and ask about family members who could assist. >> Daycare at the dayare here. >> Yeah, the one right over there. Um, I have a spot reserved that all I have to do is pay the registration and first week and and I mean my parents both work and my husband's family is all in cuz that's where he's from. >> But other than that, it's just us. >> And where's your husband? >> He's at work right now. >> Now, if we had to contact someone to come pick up, >> who is the best person for us to contact? >> Please don't. I told my mom that I had it covered and I had it covered except for today. >> So, it's my fault. >> I'm just saying if we have to contact someone, who is the best person for us to call >> today? It would be his grandmother who's in Noala. >> Okay. And what's her name? >> So, I want you to think of someone else in your situation. Okay. Would you feel that that person was giving adequate care? >> That person would have stayed home. >> That person would have made a great decision. >> Do you feel like you provided adequate care to the child while you were >> today? No. to >> the woman accepts responsibility and apologizes stating it was a poor decision made under stress. >> Usually I have but today today was a hiccup but what went through your mind to say okay you know I'm just going to go and leave the baby and we'll come back in an hour and a half >> that I sit right by the window. I can watch out and look and I I don't I wasn't >> let's we're going to we're going to go with that philosophy a little bit more. You can look out the window and you can see through this window which has a black curtain over it and see the baby and see if the baby's in distress. >> No, but I can >> You can see the car. >> Can the baby get out of the car? >> No. >> Can the baby open the door? >> No. >> Can the baby roll down the window and >> Exactly. Which is I'm trying to get you to understand. Yes, you're sitting by the window. You can see your car, but you can't see anything that's going on inside the car. >> I did that to tell if the car is still running or if it shut off for some reason. And then the baby's over here. >> I did that. Like I said, I it was my fault today. I I wasn't thinking. I should have just skipped class. It was my fault today. I I really deeply apologize. It was my fault today. I had a big blunder. It was my fault. I I woke up late at the house. I I I just wasn't thinking. It was my fault. I take full responsibility. It was my fault. >> Okay. What I need you to just hang out in front of this or this this vehicle real quick. We have an officer caring for the child. So, the child's okay. Just hang out. Lean against the car right here for me. I'm sorry. >> It's okay. We'll get that after. Turn around for me >> and let her know why she's being arrested. >> Okay. So, you're being arrested right now for neglect, child neglect. Okay. So, we have someone here that is going to be caring for your child and then we will call grandma. So, >> will be cared for >> right now. Is with Miss. She is one of our victim service advocates. She's going to care for for until we can get either grandma or someone else to come take custody of him. >> Right now, you're under arrest for child neglect, domestic violence. Okay. >> Neglected. Okay. >> Do you have the um >> Please, it's going to ruin my degree. >> Now, is there anything on or in your body that I should know about? >> Not that I know of. She was charged with child neglect. Child was placed with a victim services advocate while family members were contacted. The matter proceeds through the legal system with custody and parental responsibility reviewed by appropriate authorities. Remember, short-term decisions made under pressure can still carry serious legal and safety consequences. When child care plans fail, seeking immediate alternatives is safer than attempting to manage alone. This is the reaction of netisonens to this situation. This shows how quickly one decision can change everything. I'm glad officers focused on explaining the risks instead of escalating the situation emotionally. Stress is real, but planning backup child care really matters. 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.