So your child can be safely in a vehicle. >> Get the base. >> Okay. >> No. Then you're not just taking my base, you're not going to pull off with my baby. >> Can you please go get the base for your child? We will leave the second you walk out with that base in your hand. I promise you. >> The second I walk out with the base. >> Second you walk out with the base in your hand, I'm pulling off. I don't want to be here. As much as you don't want me here, okay? So, can you please go get the base for your child so I can go home? On June 4th, 2025, officers responded to a domestic violence call involving parents of a 5-month-old baby. The mother reported the father assaulted her when she asked him to babysit at her home, but refused to let him leave with the child. She alleged he threw her against walls, slammed her head into a door repeatedly, and broke her nail during the struggle. The father claimed he was simply trying to leave when she physically blocked him and slammed his arm in the door. >> I told him he my baby is 5 months. He haven't there's been times where he seen haven't seen my baby 3 months at a time. I said okay I'm going to work watch the baby in here. He then started to say no no no. I'm like JJ listen to me. Just watch the baby here. He started hitting on me. He broke my he broke my nail when he was trying to he slammed my head against the door. And as he was slam my head against the door he he hit his hand and then he started going all out. Then that's where my mom called and that's how she ended up here. >> So he so he showed up here trying to get the baby. >> Yeah. Yeah, cuz I told him to come babysit the baby, but I said you can't leave with the baby. Babysit him here. >> Okay. >> And then it went love. >> And that's what made him mad that he couldn't leave with the baby. >> Yeah. And he started hitting on me. >> Oh. What's the first thing that he did when he started hitting on you? >> He threw me against the wall. Then he threw me. >> When you say he threw you against the wall, >> like he forcibly pushed me against the But you think about looking there. The door is broke. Like that's how bad he pit my head against the wall. Like she has the battery is off the wall. The battery is knocked out on the floor. Then he [ __ ] I'm sorry for my language. He [ __ ] pulled my [ __ ] nail back. My nail is [ __ ] bleeding. I'm just like, how do you pull your nail back? Cuz he was trying to push my hand like against the wall. So he like, you see how >> is that as he was like pushing you up against the wall, he pushed your hand up against the wall, your nail broke? Yeah. >> Officers must determine the primary aggressor in mutual combat domestic situations. Florida law requires arrest of the person who initiated violence or posed the greater threat. Key factors include injury severity, size disparity, defensive versus offensive actions and credibility. Here the mother had visible injuries including a broken nail, bruises, and blood on the door. The father showed minor injuries to his hand and arm >> around the house. Okay. And so he pushed you up against the wall, broke your nail, nails bleeding, >> and then like you know how you go to like trick somebody so they could get down on the floor like he did that to me then I fell. >> He kicked you in your legs. >> No, like you know how you do this to get somebody down on the floor. >> Okay. Yeah. >> I fell down on the floor. I hit my head again and then >> Where did he like hit you at with his leg? >> The back of my >> back of your left leg. >> 73 from 40. If you just want to stay available, I think we're good out here. Copy that. And then you said he slammed your head into the door. >> Yeah, like I said I'll come see like there's the battery. >> Yeah, I'll come look at it. >> Yeah, the battery is knocked out the door. He >> How did he do that? Like did he grab you and then like physically >> Can you give me like some details? >> Like he grabbed my head and he >> Where did he grab you at on your head? >> By the bonnet. >> By the bonnet. Okay. >> How many times did he hit your head against the door? >> I don't know. Like it was countless times. >> Like several times. >> Yeah. Like cuz he was just >> And where were you hitting your head at on >> like right here? Then I fell against the back of the door. Like it was different spots. Everything was happening so fast. It was just like fighting. >> Yeah. Pushing him off. >> Physical evidence corroborated the mother's account. Officers documented a broken door frame where her head allegedly struck repeatedly, blood on the door, and damage to the interior consistent with violent struggle. The mother showed injuries to her head, leg, and hand. This evidence supported her claim of being repeatedly slammed against surfaces rather than simply blocking a doorway. >> She put it back together, which I don't know why she did, but it broke. >> Yeah, it was, bro. But I put it back together. >> I know, but it's evidence, son. I'm like, >> I didn't know what y'all got. I can see blood is on my door. Officers must contact Child Protective Services when domestic violence occurs in the presence of minors. The five-month-old baby was in the home during the alleged assault-making officers mandated reporters under state law, even without direct harm to the child exposure to domestic violence. Constitutes a reportable child welfare concern requiring DCF investigation. >> All right. Yes. Good one. >> All right. So, I was talking to him at some point. His arm got slammed in the door, too. Apparently, >> probably that's I said probably something happened with his hand when he hit my head against the door. Like, he had his hand in the door going to the screen door and that's when the whole thing like trying to get out of the house. >> I guess that's what he was trying to do. I don't know. But >> All right. Um, real quick, hun. I know you said your baby was in the other room, right? What's your um is it a your daughter? >> My son. >> Son. Okay. I didn't get a good look at him. I'm sorry. What's his name? So, what I'm going to do, I still have a few more things I have to do. Okay. But I promise I will fill you in before I leave. >> After investigating, officers determined the father was the primary aggressor and arrested him for domestic battery. The mother's injuries, physical evidence, and consistent statements outweighed his claims of self-defense. Officers allowed him to arrange care for the baby before transport. The mother would retain custody pending DCF review. >> All right. >> Good one. >> Good one. >> All right. So, I was talking to him at some point his arm got slammed in the door, too. Apparently, probably that's I said probably something happened with his hand when he hit my head against the door. Like, he had his hand in the door going to the screen door and that's when the whole thing >> like trying to get out of the house. >> I guess that's what he was trying to do. I don't know. late. >> All right. Um, real quick, hun, I know you said your baby was in the other room, right? What's your um, is it a your daughter? >> My son. >> Son. Okay. I didn't get a good look at him. I'm sorry. What's his name? So, what I'm going to do, I still have a few more things I have to do. Okay. But I promise I will fill you in before I leave. Okay. So, like I said, he said he's just waiting on diaper bag and the base for the car seat. >> I'm trying to get him out of here as quick as possible. So, >> so um >> right now from what it sounds like you both were in a disagreement, right? Both push back and forth on each other. Okay. From the injuries I'm seeing on both of you, it's consistent, right? This kind of thing has happened before. Um my main goal is get you two separated for now. I know he's supposed to bring the baby back at 10:00. when he does, are there going to be any issues? No, it can be a peaceful hand the baby over for the night. Okay. Um, secondly, since this did happen with the baby in the house, I do have to contact DCFS. Okay. Due to me being a mandated reporter, I don't really have a choice in that matter. Um, so just expecting the future to be contacted by them. Okay. The situation escalated when the father's family attempted to leave with the baby without the car seat base. The mother refused to provide it, creating a safety violation and custody dispute. Officers repeatedly demanded she get the base so the child could be transported safely. Her refusal to prioritize the baby's safety over controlling the situation demonstrated poor judgment. >> And it's never me. Y'all turn your back on me. Girl, if you and your man see if they >> can go like I don't see why y'all still just like for real. >> We're just trying to speed this along so he can leave. >> Okay, I can give him his bag. I don't need you out here so I can give him my baby in that car. I don't need y'all to watch me. >> Well, clearly you need us here cuz you guys call us here. >> I didn't call you. My mom says with what happened today, hun. No, we're not leaving cuz we the second we leave, who knows that something like what happened earlier could happen again. So, no, we can't leave until you have everything ready. >> Nothing until y'all leave cuz I'm I'm No, like this is it. Just leave. I'm not the one who call y'all. Go. Like, I'm over. >> We'll be outside. >> Okay. Well, be outside. Like, what? >> Can we be decent adults, hun? >> Can we BE DECENT ADULTS? YOU are like parents. You No, stop. Don't interrupt me. You are a parent. Your baby is sitting in a car balling his eyes out right now. Just let the baby >> Why is my baby crying? >> Because he's been sitting in a car waiting. >> No, because he's not around me, obviously. Why is my baby crying? >> Baby's waiting on a bottle. So, let's get it. >> Can you please get the stuff going, please? >> It's It's not hard. >> When the mother stood in the street blocking vehicles from leaving, officers physically moved her aside. She resisted and became combative, forcing officers to threaten arrest. They gave her a final warning, citing her infant who needed care. She was later cited for disorderly conduct for obstructing traffic and interfering with officers attempting to resolve the custody dispute safely. >> Okay. >> Like you doing, >> go inside. Go inside. I'm not going to ask you again. Please go inside. >> This is my baby. What are you talking about? >> No, because you keep coming out here and causing issues. Why do I keep coming out here? I haven't came out here except once. Do you not recognize how you are acting right now, hun? >> He can't. It's unsafe for him to leave without a without a baby base. That's illegal. So, you're going to let him cool off without a baby base? >> I am asking you to step away. >> This is my baby. My baby's in the car. Why would I step away? My baby's right here. >> Carla, you doing unnecessary argument? >> No unnecessary. Just go get the base. >> You're escalating things for nothing. >> No, I'm not. I'm escalating [ __ ] with you because you're the base for your child. Please go get the base for your child so your child can be safely in a vehicle. Get the base. >> Okay. >> No, then you're not just taking my baby. You're not going to pull off with my baby. >> Can you please go get the base for your child? We will leave the second you walk out with that base in your hand. I promise you. >> The second I walk out with the base in your hand. >> Second you walk out with the base in your hand, I'm pulling off. I don't want to be here. As much as you don't want me here, okay? So, can you please go get the base for your child so I can go home? We all want to go home and enjoy our days at the end of the day. >> This is my job. What you guys? >> You just drive right around us. Okay, >> we're going to let you guys out. All right. >> Why are we standing in the middle of the street? Why aren't you inside with your child? >> Is your baby inside? So, you should probably be inside, too, right? What are you doing? >> Huh? >> Go inside with your child. >> What do you mean? You're not going to sit here and stand in the middle of the street while they're trying to leave. No, you're not. No. Go. >> Stop. Go inside and be a mother to the >> Stop. Go. Stop. Stop. Stop. Stop being shot. Stop. Can you stop? >> Get out of the road now. >> Get out. You're about to go in handcuffs. Stop. I am one because you are in here and you have a baby. You have a baby in there. Who wants to care for him? Go care for him. That's the only reason you're not going to jail right now. Go. >> The officer receives a B for professional handling of a chaotic domestic situation. He properly investigated both sides. documented evidence, identified the primary aggressor, and contacted child services. However, his frustration became visible during the car seat dispute, though understandable given her refusal to prioritize child safety. The mother receives a D for initially reporting legitimate domestic violence, but then refusing to provide the car seat base and obstructing officers, creating additional danger for her own child. Should parents who report domestic violence face consequences for later non-ooperation? How should officers balance victim advocacy with public safety? Share your thoughts below. If you found this analysis valuable, like and subscribe for more content. Check our Patreon for exclusive videos and early access. Thanks for watching.