Do you have a child? Do you have a kid? Okay, where is your kid right now? >> With someone else. >> How old is the little baby? >> Um she's two and he's seven months. >> Oh, okay. >> There are bad mothers and then there are party moms with zero IQ. Make shockingly reckless decisions and then abandon their little ones at home just to have some fun partying. >> Yes, yes, yes, yes, that's it. >> Okay, your baby has leather. >> No, no, no, no, no. >> Your baby has leather for a butt. >> I don't even know what happened. >> You left your 7-year-old and your 16-month-old baby alone. >> These zero IQ moms left their young ones alone to go partying. Meet this unhinged mother from Teemu who left her 1-year-old behind just so she could go out and party. >> She sent me videos of her just messing with her, pushing her on her head, making her cry. >> She said that about baby? >> And it was going to drop her off on our doorstep and stuff. >> That would be something to >> Yeah. >> December the 16th, 2024, just a few minutes before 8:00 p.m. the Loveland Police Department received a grandmother, her son, and a 1-year-old at their office after they became tied to a series of anonymous text now videos that the father claimed were sent by the little one's mother showing the youngster left alone and visibly distressed while she was out with friends. As more clips surfaced and concerns of neglect [music] grew, officers opened an urgent investigation especially after the mother reportedly told the father to come pick up the youngster or she was going to leave the little one behind. >> How are you? So, how about you guys? >> We've had better days. >> Better days? What's going on today? >> So, me and her mother we split up and I've of course been not answering her cuz she's crazy. >> a fight. >> Okay. >> And she sent me videos of her just messing with her, pushing her on her head, making her cry. This poor girl I just want to go >> support >> emergency custody or however I go about just getting custody over her or whatever. >> Okay. Where do you guys live at? >> started yesterday morning. >> Got you. >> 3809 Cincinnati Avenue over in Fairfax. >> Okay, that's where you guys actually live. >> Yes. >> Okay. >> And she lives up here. >> Okay, where does she live? >> Westover. >> Westover? >> Yeah. >> Okay. So, it's going to be kind of complicated because technically where you guys are taking residence where the child is currently is supposed to be the department that's supposed to take the report on this. Um we can obviously >> the mayor, but we had >> Yeah, yeah. I just went and picked her up. >> So, you actually live >> No. >> He used to. >> He was living there. He just moved in with me. >> Yeah. >> Okay, when you guys split up you moved out. Okay, how long ago was that? >> Last Friday, not this Friday, but following Friday. >> Okay, do you have the videos and everything? >> Yes. >> Do you have them like saved >> Yeah. >> Good, that. >> That's the sister. And that's her screaming at me. And she was screaming >> My mom >> cuz I wasn't answering the phone cuz I wasn't >> Okay. >> And she just keeps doing it. I mean >> How old >> She's literally a year and a couple days 19. >> I want to pull her hair. >> Who's What's her name? >> Mom's. Yeah, I just want to go message her about so I put her in here cuz I just picked her up. >> What's her name? >> Her name is Willow. >> Do you have her phone number? >> It's a 513 2002. >> 2002? >> That Kia after the little blue one. >> And she has no license. >> What's her name? >> The kid home yesterday when all that happened. >> last name? >> Debney. >> And she's stalking my house. I got video of driving past >> Do you happen to know her birthday? >> Yes. 2004 >> What's the uh phone number that she keeps sending stuff from? >> Oh, there's a bunch of texts and >> What's her real phone number? >> Look, these five my phone is all I mean they got >> But it's 513 her actual number is 513 >> Mhm. 2132 >> Yeah, I got it saved in my phone number. >> Because I'm just tired of her blowing me up on that word. >> All right. >> I was going to block her anyway. >> And her way to like get me unblocked was I guess sending me videos. She's like, "If you don't unblock me da da da." And I'm not seeing it cuz I'm at work. And then I seen that video and oh my god, I was ready to call the cops on her. >> Yeah. Um one thing I would yeah, obviously talk about child protective services. >> going there in the morning. >> Yeah, go get a hold of them as soon as possible, okay? Make sure that you make a full report with them. Explain everything that's going on. >> Everybody just told me like I'd go to the police station at least so it shows you have a report and it was a journal or whatever. >> Yep. But I just want to do the best route. >> I'm going to tell you probably at best to you said it's in Fairfax? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Reach out to Fairfax as well. Make sure you make some kind of a report with them just because >> in trouble for having her, can I? I don't want her to be able to call and say >> What's the custody situation? >> There is none. >> There is none. Yeah, then you should be fine as long as you have legal right to have your child and there's not like a custody issue. >> Are we married? >> Are you? >> No. So. >> All right, I'm going to step in real quick. So, her living here, we're going to take into our court. Also, you can go online to CPS's website. You guys can also make your own report and upload I don't know if you can upload the videos, but you guys can make your own report on there as well. >> The situation already looked delicate, but with all the information the officers had at their disposal, they had started working through the details carefully and began making arrangements that would be mutually beneficial to all the affected parties. >> We will also follow ourselves tonight. Legally, she has full custody over the child. >> what I was >> However, we are not going to enforce that. >> And I have messages of her saying >> Listen, because of the allegations that are at hand and the child's well-being and safety, we're not going to entertain her trying to take custody of the child back. Tomorrow, I would tomorrow morning though go to Hamilton County and seek emergency full custody and show the images that you do have. >> Yeah. >> I can't guarantee charges necessarily, but we will >> I just want her. I don't even care >> Well, >> but >> I mean, >> I want charges. From grandma. >> Charges, I mean, we'll we'll investigate it as if there's potential for charges, especially charges >> on somebody. >> Yeah, I'm She's She's responsible for responsible for the care and well-being of the child and if putting soap on the child is not probably >> All to get at me. That's >> Yeah. So, keep all the evidence you have. Also, I would So, I would for you guys tonight do the CPS website. If you just go on there, you can create your own claim with all the information. Then, in the morning, go and get your emergency custody ASAP. So, then she can't go anywhere and try to say, "Oh, he took my kid." At least it shows like you're taking initiative, too. Also, I get the protection orders. >> Cuz my car >> Yeah, she keeps doing If she keeps sending messages to you and stuff like that, go get the protection order. But as of our end, we will take the initial report. We have your guys' information. Um get the infant's information as well. >> Elena. >> Okay. So, what basically what I'll do is I'll send you it'll come via text, okay? There'll be a little link that just allows you to upload all that information, okay? Upload those videos, upload anything that you have, pictures, um, if you have text messages in any kind of way. Yeah. >> Anything pertaining Right. >> Right. >> I'm sure he's got plenty that >> All the other messages keep for your protection order. >> Right. Right. >> I got you. >> But anything that involves the welfare of a child, okay? Screenshots text messages, you can upload them all. >> She said that about baby? >> And was going to drop her off on our doorstep and stuff. >> That would be something to >> Yeah. >> Yeah. There's like >> Keep it for your protection. >> countless amounts of just messages of her just >> Yeah, because in the background that actually helps us establish kind of her mindset on stuff and and why she's doing some of the stuff that she's doing. So, um, I'm going to make sure that there's other Cynthia that >> baby and everything else. >> But then she goes crazy. >> to the right. >> Upstairs to the right. >> Yeah. As soon as you pull in. >> I don't think I Did she just move in? >> Yeah, she >> I think >> never had any never had any thoughts of >> I just had total surgery so I can have her in my life. >> She's very vocal. Very vocal. >> In the days following the report, the mother's whereabouts remained a mystery for nearly 48 hours, leaving officers searching for answers with little to go on. The uncertainty finally ended when police learned that she had turned up at a local hospital. >> Whatever you want to answer today, we're here, okay? Do you remember my first name? >> No. >> Jesse. >> Jesse. >> Okay. You can call me Jesse. You don't have to call me detective, okay? Um, so before I ask any questions, you'll just sign right there and then you'll print your name on the next line and then I'll sign it and then Candace will do the same. So, let's Can I set the stuff down? Okay. So, you and Stephen, tell me about your relationship. I kind of heard a little bit, right now. >> It was good. He knows I love a dare. He's crazy. Don't want to start the recorder. Lay down. I design family. She would harass, [snorts] take pictures of our cars outside. And stuff like that. Well, we would cut her off. It would make it worse. Well, when we would fight, he runs back there and tells you all the business that's been going on since you was born. When she gets mad, I say I get called for again and then she brings up my kids and my mom's spot. And he doesn't want us to be in the park. Stephen I will look at it like Oh, he's he's he's he's had his whole time and then I will your mom >> The reason why? >> Yeah. And now she she's loving every minute of this right now my kids. She said it the whole time right now. Can't wait till you leave your kids or you he leaves you and never comes back. So, our relationship was really toxic. And he didn't like that I'm a pretty girl and people text my phone or something. He doesn't like texts back. Or someone looks at me in some way in public, he'll say something or I'm or And I don't want to be around that. I don't want to be with you. He would tell me I'm ugly and I have two kids. No one's going to want me. >> [snorts] >> And the video games he bobs and I don't like it. And he does. >> He does? >> Mhm. Yeah. >> I don't like it around my children. His mom will She'll pick Lena up and smoke a joint while she's with her. You can't do that. I'm sorry, but you can't. >> Yeah. >> And cigarettes. >> Yeah. >> If you went there right now, she would stink like a cigarette. >> Mhm. >> And she uses that she has a medical card. Well, I thought we said that if you have a medical alert, you can't have a in the same room. But, I'm not sure how that works. >> Yeah. Yeah, that's something I'm not going to, you know, get into right now with everything. >> Yeah. And she'll be crawling and he won't even pay attention. Like, if I was to leave the person, come back, my house would be destroyed. He'd be on the game. >> So, he's not paying attention what she's doing? >> No. He just thinks, "Oh, we'll play it out later." And like, what if she got a hold of something that was small cuz she can But, you have to watch >> Or swallow a toy or something or something. >> Yeah, something. But, I've never been a bad mom. This has never been on my mind. Like, I just want to change. >> Yeah. So, you're you're going through a hard time and I'm sorry that's going on. This is a great step for you. Okay? And you're going to you're going to need some help here. These people are [clears throat] great with what they do. >> And Christmas, I won't be able to see my kids. >> Let's Let's see. Let's just Let's just see. We don't know what what tomorrow holds, okay? All right? Do you want a tissue or anything or a drink of water or something? >> I asked for a pop, but I don't think they brought any today. A Pepsi. >> Do you want a tissue? You want a tissue, too? >> Yeah. >> Okay, just blow your nose and wipe your eyes. You are remorseful. You know what that means, right? That means you know that you made a mistake. >> I made one. I'm not going to lie. >> okay. So, you know the videos I did see too. I know. >> And I'm a great mom. >> Yes, you are. Was there anybody else in the house besides you and your kids? And that was last night. >> Yeah, nobody was there. >> Nobody else was there. It was just you. >> [snorts] >> Have you ever videoed >> reaching out to get out. He wouldn't take her. He had her from Friday to Sunday. He got her at 6:00 at night. I went out Saturday with my friends. It was her birthday. And we went to Mexican and stuff. And somebody was he said, "I don't care. You better be home." Hold on. I'll give you that. I have my stuff, too. No, he's going to uh uh kick the door in and leave them laying outside the front door. >> The officer's calm and sympathetic approach was slowly lowering her guard, but explanations alone were not going to answer the bigger question. Why did she abandon her 1-year-old in the first place? >> Only because I would have so I texted him and said, "I didn't even mention Leo." He laughed, blocked me, gave me his phone. You don't even know. He says I'm chemically imbalanced. >> Have you uh Was that the first time? >> This is the first time. >> Last night, did anything ever happen with within your kids? >> Yes. >> Okay. Did you In one of the videos, you you had said about the district attorney. >> Yeah, at first, I was just playing with her, but no. Me and her were playing before that, and I just blacked out after that. >> That was how all this stuff that you were doing Okay. So, all this stuff that >> plenty of stuff. >> Okay. >> The last time I get out, what happened? >> We can You got my card. >> Uh-huh. I got my own stuff. Thanks. >> Okay. >> The thing is, he's saying he's leaving the child, so he's trying to make it to me like I'm a troubled person. I'm not. >> [snorts] >> I don't know. One time, this is all over it. >> So, this is just that this night last night was the the lowest point for you. You just couldn't handle it. >> couldn't handle my emotions. >> I get it. Were you just mad at him, really? >> Cuz he tries to say, after that weekend and when I said he'll never do it again, >> [snorts] >> that he was going to go through courts for visitation. And I know he's not going to do that. He's just saying that so I think that so he can just go and not see your kids. >> Yeah. >> But, what is that home? He can't be under that. He takes care of them. He sends me money to take care of them or whatever. But, watching them and being a dad and sitting down playing with your children and stuff, he doesn't do that. >> Yeah. Yeah, you want him to be involved. You want him to be involved. I get that. That's Yep, you want >> Just because you're there don't mean you're involved. >> Yeah, you want to be good a parent and you want him to be as well. I get it. >> And my child I'm parenting with him is I got myself the So, So, who's that? >> He said the weed. The weed >> The weed smoking >> smoking weed >> So, did you send those those videos just to him? That was it? >> Yeah, it was. >> You did just cuz you're mad, you wanted him to come pick pick her up. >> Yeah, cuz I wanted him to He thought I was playing like I'm not going to have a mental breakdown. >> You wanted You wanted him to come get her. You knew you did that. >> Yeah, cuz I needed it. And my mom is with my little brother and stuff and it just all happened so fast. I just wanted him to come get her so I can get help. >> So, you're doing everything you could to get him to get over there. >> And get help. I need help. Get him. Please get him. And >> Did >> And he doesn't. I have to do something or say something to him like I'll have to say if you come here and do this >> That shouldn't have to. >> Yeah, so you're trying to do everything to get him to be involved. >> To be involved. Everything I can. And then now he wants to take my child or listen to me and just tell me like three days ago I'm the best mom ever to the kids and that's why he loves me so much. >> So, this is you getting pulled back and forth with him all over the place. >> toxic >> Yeah. Yeah. You need someone who's great for you and for your kids, too. You're going to find that one day. I know today you can't think about that. It's very difficult for you. You know? >> I don't know if I love him. >> Here, put your head down. >> I wish I could be with him. >> Yeah. So That's Steven's baby. Um did she get hurt at all in the videos? And then you were just mad he's he's a couple times. He hit me, too. >> [snorts] >> I know. I'm sorry this is tough to talk about. I do appreciate you though that you're talking to me. >> So far the interview had revolved around her choices and priorities. And with every answer, she seemed to paint an even worse picture of herself. Nothing could erase the fact that she had left a helpless little one behind while chasing her own interests. >> Do you have any questions for me? I'm not going to sit around anymore cuz you're going to go and talk upstairs and everything. >> No, but if I leave today, would I be able to call you? >> Okay. >> We can meet up and talk. >> My email is on there, too, as well. You can reach out. You have it You got the card there somewhere. >> I got the other one. >> I can give you another one if you need it. >> I gave you my card, too, didn't Oh my god, I got it. >> I got it. Okay. Yep. So you got my information. What's my first name without looking at the card? Oh, you looked at it. See? Jesse. >> Jesse. Officer Friendly, right? >> That's right. That was the girl in Toy Story. >> [laughter] >> So, all right. I appreciate you. Thank you for being honest with me. I I get it. And that's a step in being an adult and a responsible adult. When you make a mistake >> I did it. >> Yep. >> I'm not going to tell the world that. >> I know. >> I deactivated it. >> And guess what? This conversation is between you and I. I don't go out and tell anyone. Okay? >> Yeah, I deactivated my social media. >> You should. >> Cuz it was there. >> Yep. >> In the end she was charged with endangering and domestic The last mother was full of poor decisions, but she could not navigate the thin line between recklessness and ample wickedness like this next mom who left her little one at home without supervision just to get as high as a kite. >> Hi. Hi, papa. Hi. >> On October the 27th, 2022 at around 3:00 p.m. an Arizona mother was pulled over in Mesa after she was caught swerving between lanes, stopping in the middle of traffic, and driving like a maniac. The dangerous behavior caught the attention of a concerned passerby who called the police after noticing that she appeared to be drifting in and out of consciousness behind the wheel. >> Just calm down. Can you put your hand on your head, please? There you go. Um Possibly you had >> Yeah. Yeah. >> Okay. Okay. Hold on. Hold on. Just hang on. >> Okay, Claire. You can turn around for me. This one does not. Do you have a Do you have a child? Do you have a kid? Okay, where is your kid right now? Your kid at your house? Where do you live? >> Who's with your child right now? >> Friend. >> Friend? Is your baby safe at All right, that's all right. We'll get you home eventually, all right? Like I said, as far as we know, we don't know if anybody's been injured or anything like that, okay? So, you're you're okay. You're okay. >> While she was out there making one terrible decision after another, her most important responsibility as a mother was being neglected. A troubling reality that officers were about to uncover. >> Okay, can I ask a question? Not that I'm aware of. Because you were on the city streets, you were on the freeway, and we've been trying to catch up to you, okay? So, I'll explain that to you in a few minutes, okay? Let me demonstrate with three steps for you, okay? You're going to be standing like that, okay? So, go and stand like that for me. Left foot on the line, right foot forward. Okay, arms down by your side. Okay. So, when I tell you to, you'll take nine You know what? You stop right there. You stand right there, okay? No, I'm just going to have you stand right there, okay? Just relax however you'd like to stand is just fine, okay? So, I'll just have you relax and stand right there, okay? However you'd like to stand is just fine. You don't have to have your arms a certain way or anything. You can put them down by your side and you're resting right now. Um what I'm going to ask for you to do right now is I'm going to ask you to give me a breath sample. Are you willing to give it? Okay. Oh my god. Why are you going to Why would you say that? Okay. Can I Can I see my mom first? Um are you 20 Are you 18 years old? How old are you? >> 22. >> Okay, so you're over 18. So, we're not We're not going to talk to your mom right now, but you can give her a call in a little bit, okay? So, put your lips around this straw. Blow out for me. Keep blowing. Keep blowing. Okay, thank you. Just stand right here. Don't go anywhere. So, Okay, you're You're under arrest, so I'll be putting Just take your time. Just take Where is he? >> Please. >> Okay. >> Oh no, no, no. >> Just take it Keep blowing. Keep blowing. >> I don't I don't even matter. I don't need I hate myself. >> Why Why are you going to >> Because my daughter died. I hate myself so much. I don't even want to be alive. I hate myself so much. >> The truth eventually came to light when she wanted to use it as a defense and not because she ever cared. The moment officers learned what was really going on, they rushed to the youngster's location hoping that they weren't already too late. >> Hi, this is Officer Bieschke from the Mesa Police Department. Are you inside? Are you Yeah, can you open the door? Yes. Where's the child? How far are you? But how far are you? Okay. Okay, you have a key to get in? Okay. All right. If you can hurry, please. I hear it. >> He's in there. >> Yeah. You all right, buddy? Think we can wait 10 minutes? I heard him. That's good enough for me. Mesa Police! Mesa Police Department, anybody in here? Hey man, we're we're going into the residence. So, just be aware we're going to be in We have a We have a key. Yeah, we got a key. >> Is that dog aggressive? >> Hi. Hi, papa. Hi. How you doing? What are they baby goat for? I don't know. >> Copy. >> Hello. Wipes. Grab some diapers if you see them. >> With unit 82, did you copy that? >> Wipes. >> Okay, 82, all right, it's on. Child confirmed on board. Tell me, whoever's primary, we're going to have to uh charge you for that and notify CPS. >> Grandma's going to be here in 10 minutes. She was at the 202 in University, so Yeah, got some wipes, some baby >> I think we just hang out here. >> Also, here's the guy who drove up in the back of her car. >> I just don't know about the >> Yeah, I don't know if the dog came in >> Is there a dog over there? >> Yeah, I don't know if it's a dog or not. >> Oh, okay. >> It's a big dog. >> Okay. It's nice, huh? >> Yeah, yeah. I don't know if he needs changing or not. >> I don't know. >> In the end, she was charged with DUI and neglect. Speaking of zero IQ moms, meet this mom who thought that taking her little one along to drink at a pub and then driving home afterward would somehow erase the consequences. >> I was behind you when you were at the stop sign. I was walking up to your car and you took off. How old is the little baby? >> Um she's two and he's seven months. >> Oh, okay. >> I took her. >> You took her in the pub? >> Yeah, I just had she was >> You didn't take him? >> No. >> You left him in the car? >> On February the 23rd, 2024, just a few minutes before 5:00 p.m., Charlotte County deputies were dispatched to Charlie's Pub after reports came in that a woman may have been driving under the influence with a youngster in her vehicle, sparking immediate concern from those who had witnessed the situation unfold. >> Hello. >> Contact 330 in North T. >> Trooper Gault with the Sheriff's Office Traffic Safety Team. Reason I stopped the Infiniti is we had a call about your vehicle. They were concerned about your ability to operate a vehicle. Um Is everything okay? Have you had any alcohol or anything to drink today? Are you on any medications? Prescribed by a doctor? >> Well, anxiety >> Okay. What How much have you had today? >> I have you playing anxiety meds. >> We're right in the middle of the pharmacy. Yes. Okay. All right. What were you doing up at Charlie's Pub? Okay. All right. Well, they're the ones that called. They were concerned about you being able to drive safely. All right. So, I have another vehicle coming. How come you didn't When I got out of the car to walk up to you, you didn't you just took off on the access right there. Or did you not even see me? No. No, I was behind you when you were at the stop sign. I was walking up to your car and you took off. Okay. All right. Well, like I said, right now I'm just waiting. How old is the little baby? >> Um she's two. >> Oh, okay. >> I took her. >> Took her and the pup? >> Yeah. I just had to pee. >> You didn't take him? >> No. >> You left him in the car? >> I left the vehicle running. I just had to pee. >> Okay. All right. I'm going to get my form. Can you get her out real quick here? Tell him our 313s are out with me. I'm just I'm going to do field sobriety, but she's got two babies in the car, too, so I'm going to have to wait for a third to get here to watch them while I do her. At this time, ma'am, I am concerned about your ability to operate a vehicle safely. I'm seeing a couple of clues and indicators that believe me to be that you may not be able to operate it safely. That I'm going to ask you to submit to field sobriety to make sure you're able to operate your vehicle safely today, okay? Will you do the exercises I'm going to ask of you? All right. All right. Miss, the first thing I'm going to do, Miss Patton, is I'm going to check your eyes. All All So, what I want you to do is stand with your feet together, arms at your side. You see that pen? I need you to focus on that pen. When I move it, I'm going to move it in a left-to-right fashion. You're going to follow with your eyes and your eyes only, keeping your head completely straight. Do you understand? >> Yes, I do understand. >> Do you have any questions? >> No, I do not. >> All right. Woo! >> The sobriety test confirmed what the officers had already suspected all along, but since she wasn't new to making poor decisions, they kept their eyes peeled and handled the next steps of the investigation, fully prepared for whatever else might unfold. >> All right. I got one one last exercise, it's a balance exercise. Face that stop sign real quick. I'm going to explain how to balance for you real quick in a minute. >> Step out first. >> Step out of the jail. >> Why am I being arrested? >> Miss Amanda, at this time you're under arrest for DUI. Do you have somebody that can come get the children? Who can come get the children? All right. We need you to need to call him. I don't want to have I don't want to have DCF have to come out here for him. What's your husband's phone number? >> What am I being arrested for? Why am I being What? >> You're being arrested for DUI. Driving under the influence. And that influence encompasses alcohol and medications. They You're being arrested cuz you're not able to drive that vehicle safely. The clues and indicators you provided me during field sobriety are enough to affect the arrest on you. So, we're going to go to my car. Nothing on you that's going to get you in trouble at the jail, weapons or anything? Okay. Is there anything in the vehicle that's going to get you in trouble? Weapons or anything? Hey, though, it's questions I have to ask. I said no. I know and I'm just just saying it's just questions we have to ask. What's your husband's name? >> Charles. >> Charles. You want to tell me what I what I failed? >> It's not pass or fail, but I'll tell you that you gave me enough clues and indicators to arrest you. >> Oh, did I? >> Oh, yes. Absolutely. >> Is my anxiety medicine that I didn't tell you about have anything to do with this? >> Absolutely. Absolutely. >> All right. I >> If you look at your medication bottle it says do not operate machinery. >> No. And >> It absolutely >> that I didn't tell you about. >> Okay. It could be. I'm not sure what that is, but the the anxiety medications absolutely, ma'am. Okay. Yeah. Okay. She'll be right back up. You got to take take a seat, Amanda. She said the husband. Traffic fine. So, that should be the husband. We got a 2-year-old and an infant in the car. Do you want to Do you I'm going to start typing something real quick. Do you want to ask her if there's a parent, a grandparent? We'll get anybody. >> HI. HI. >> YES. Um I'm Yes, I'm still here currently with them. Me and another deputy are. Hi, is this Charles? Charles, this is Corporal Cornett from the Sheriff's Office. I need you to come to Harbor and 41 where the pharmacy is and pick up your children. Um your wife's been arrested for DUI and I have the children the 2-year-old and an infant in the Infiniti, and I need them picked up. 41 and Harbor in Port Charlotte. Do you familiar with Port Charlotte, Annie? Yep. And it'll be the There's There's a 7-Eleven on one corner, and across the street from the 7-Eleven, there's a Midway Pharmacy. We're in the pharmacy parking lot. >> I can get >> All right. Thank you, sir. >> In the end, she was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, DUI with a person under 18 in the vehicle, and neglect without great bodily harm. Next is the moment that this mother traded a night of clubbing for jail after leaving two youngsters under the age of eight at home alone to celebrate Mother's Day 4 days before it even arrived. >> Back on my hands, okay? And the legs. >> On May 8, 2024, officers with the West Palm Beach Police Department responded to an apartment complex after a concerned resident found a youngster alone after 1:00 a.m. When officers arrived on scene, they quickly realized the situation was worse than reported as they discovered two youngsters had been left alone inside the apartment. >> How you doing? You guys found the little boy? >> Yeah, that's the little boy. >> Which one? Show me. Which one? Hello. Hello. >> Excuse me. I seen them on the pool earlier tonight. >> They are two young kids. >> know where they live? >> I it a walk and He probably escaped where I walked out. >> West Palm Beach police. Hello, buddy. How are you? Are you okay? Are you here by yourself? Where's mommy and daddy? >> No parents, two minors. >> Are you here by yourself? Who are you with? >> Theresa. That's mommy, Theresa. >> Who's your mom? >> Theresa. >> Is daddy around? Like daddy? Do you live with your daddy? Does he live here? >> No. >> No? He doesn't live here? >> No. >> Do you have the same father? >> Yes. >> Yes? No, oh, look. Do you know the password for the phone? >> Derek. They have They have phone They have phone numbers in that one, right? Okay. Sweet. Whose phone is that? >> My mom's. >> Your mom's phone? >> Yeah, but I don't know >> Uh, there's alcohol within reach of the children. Not to mention the third floor. Video of the children watching a video of a snake in the pool. And the little guy was curious of the snake. I said, "How do you guys You guys know how to swim?" Don't know how to swim. How do you guys get in the pool? They climb over the fence. But they put a jam wherever the door is. They jam the door. They get in the pool. Neither one know how to swim. They didn't have their ability They had their clothes on when it comes to life savers. Um, they couldn't provide a phone number. So, bottom Long story short, we have to seize >> Couldn't provide a number for who? >> For anybody that could take >> The officers tried to engage the two youngsters, aged seven and four at the time, by working to piece together what had happened. They eventually located the mother's ID and used her phone details to track her down at a nearby bar. While she was being escorted back home, officers discovered disturbing details in the apartment. And the younger one even said he had gone outside after watching something about a snake on his tablet. >> Their phone. >> You know, upstairs. >> Upstairs and upstairs. >> Over there, leaning down. >> Stairs to pull. >> I would speak to him. We tried to get the type of room that we left. They left together. And then just see if we can narrow it down a little bit more. >> Okay. >> Officers interview the mother's friend that was with her at the lounge. >> Well, we're called here because a child was found wandering >> outside. >> outside. Not exactly where. >> No, we don't know the city. No, we don't know the city. Okay. >> Um You made an attempt to contact the child's the the mom. We got a hold of the mom. And we learned that you guys were out. Correct? >> Okay. >> Do you Do you have any knowledge of who was supposed to be taking care of her? >> No, I don't This is my first time even coming here. I She probably just left here. >> Okay. What time did you guys leave? >> Hm? >> What What What time How did you guys uh coordinate it going out? >> Well, I We met up there. >> Oh, you guys met at the place? >> Yeah. >> Also, you had no clue. >> No, it was right here. >> Okay. Where do you guys meet up? >> Uh the lounge right up here. >> So, how do you learn about the situation? >> During the investigation, officers were able to speak with the friend that she had gone out with hoping to get another version of events to piece together what had really happened. >> She said something about somebody was outside and she just pulled off. So, I followed her. >> Okay. Did she say exactly what what happened that she had to leave? >> No, she just like pulled off. That's why I pulled up here and then I called her and got her like, "What the park are you in?" I don't even know where you are. >> Okay. My cars are over there. My absolute >> the way we came. >> Yeah. Okay. >> I thought it was like this. I want my baby. >> Listen. Trying to say something Let's go uh we'll use the stairs. Listen. Unfortunately, thankfully, right? Sometimes things happen for a reason, right? Everything's going to be a learning lesson. I've had the misfortune to respond Listen to this, okay? to a case where the mother neglected the child. >> The mother's statement inside the residence was not recorded on body camera, but she explained to officers that she had been out at a club lounge with friends, supposedly getting an early jump on Mother's Day plans for the following weekend. And she also mentioned that the children's father was working there as a DJ that night. >> This is not a conviction. Conviction, you have to be found guilty of a crime. Arrests are blown out of proportion. Anybody could be arrested for any reason. You can get your driver with a suspended license, you can get arrested. Okay? You get booked, and you get basically get documented, you're in the system. Basically in the criminal justice system, right? Uh this is not going to destroy your life. >> to lose my job. They're going to fire me. >> Why would they do that? Why would they do that? Huh? Do you Okay, do you work at a daycare? >> I work at a hotel. >> Okay, so Okay, so you're not around children. So, essentially this case is like totally for the most part unrelated to your driving functions, I believe. So, I wouldn't be so worried about that. This is my cruiser right here. Uh >> [snorts] >> My name is Is Charlie 6 available? Hm? Yeah, okay. Uh give me 1 second. Um I got to do a pat down. Appreciate it. Um Okay, you're all set. >> This is your bra with metal straps and a metal metal um underwires. >> Underwires in the front? >> Okay. Um one second. Okay. Listen, I'm not trying to jam you up. Do you have any contraband or anything on you? >> No. >> Not at all? Okay. Only I'm asking because if if there's something and we go to PBSO, they find it, it's going to be a lot worse. Okay? All right. Um >> You don't really need to go in there. >> Yeah, there's nothing in there. Listen, I'm going to do a pat down for weapons or anything. >> Basically contraband. Weapons you obviously can't tell. >> said you're not wearing a bra? Okay. All right. So, I'm going to check your waistband and under your breast, okay? Sounds good? >> With the back of your hand? >> With the back of my hand. Okay? All right. Uh move up a little bit, okay? On camera right here. Okay, good. Now, your waistband. You don't have any pockets? Good to go. All right. So, let's go on the other side. To make sure there's nothing in here. Nothing else in here. All right. It's a little cramped. It's tours, okay? >> I got a booking. >> Yep. And Yes, sir. Okay. Uh Yes, sir. >> This is the phone? Do you want me to text them or call them, babe? I'm just going to tell them you wasn't feeling well. >> Listen, they don't even need it, though. Just tell them >> If she don't come, it's not >> Tell them it's medical. >> Yeah, I'll just tell them I have them. >> What's your password? For him for him to get your number. What is it? >> Should I text them or call them? >> I'm going to turn it off now, okay? >> Yeah, I'll hold it hold it talk. And I'll just let them know you wasn't feeling well. In the morning, all right? >> Yeah, call them in the morning. This is all you're taking, right? Just the phone? And that's her phone number? >> numbers for him and for her brother. I'm going to get you out on bail. You have my number and your brother's number written down? I'm not putting you to sleep. Call me as soon as you get in the lock holding cell. Okay, I'll be up waiting for your call. >> Now, she can have this paper >> With her? >> with her the whole time. Relax, babe. All right. All right, let's get going, okay? Thank you. Hey, appreciate it, man. >> No tears or excuses could really explain how she left her two boys home alone just to go out and celebrate Mother's Day days early before the actual holiday even arrived. The officers remained polite and professional, but it was clear that the weight of the situation was starting to settle in as she slowly realized her decision was about to cause irreversible damage. >> All righty, ma'am. One up. >> This one. I'm going to go this way. Show me your hands. Okay. Uh I'm going to go in here. I'm just saying make sure this room is clear. >> Got it. >> It's good to go. >> it. >> Huh? No, it is it It's good. >> Um we're going to go He's going to do some paperwork, so you can just hang out and hang out. Just hang out for a minute while I just do paperwork, okay? >> Okay. Uh All right, come. Go in here. All right. Go in. All right, so I'm going to uncuff you. Lean over the waist. Lean over the waist. Spread your palms. Spread your palms. Okay. Okay. Just have a seat. I just may want to leave as much as you do. Since you're going back in the car, um I'm going to do a pat down. The back of my hands, okay? Waistband and under. Okay. All right. Stand straight for me. Back of my hands, okay? And the waist feels good. Turn over for me. Turn. Let me check your hair. Okay, we're good to go. All ready? All right, lean back for me. All ready. >> In the end, she was charged with two counts of felony neglect. As wild as that was, it was nothing compared to the moment officers had to step in and babysit a 9-month-old little one after the mother went out to party. >> How old is your baby in there? >> She's 9 months old. >> What I'm saying is what you're saying >> Yes. That's 100% >> Okay. Your baby has leather. >> No. No. No. That's >> Your baby has leather for a butt. >> On December the 12th, 2021, officers with the Oklahoma City Police Department found themselves doing something they never expected. They were guarding a home and watching over several youngsters while they waited for their mother to return. They remained patient and kept the children safe, but as the minutes dragged on, it became clear that they were dealing with a parent whose actions had crossed the line that many would find impossible to defend. >> Mom's arriving in 10 minutes. >> Hello, are you mom? >> Yes. I'm mom. >> What's going on? Why are your kids all here by themselves? >> Um I just got off of work at 3:00 a.m. Okay. Bye. I'm sorry? >> Why are your kids all here by themselves? >> Oh, cuz I work night shifts. >> Okay. >> I work two jobs. >> Okay. Can you step out of the car so we can talk to you? Can you set your stuff on top of the car. Turn around. Interlace your fingers. >> You're saying you're coming from work right now? >> Interlace your fingers. >> You're not coming from the club or bars or anything? >> No, I wasn't. >> Where do you work at? Where do you work at? >> Well, I work at a bar. >> You work at a bar? >> Mhm. >> You're a bartender? >> Yes, I am. >> Okay. So, why don't you have a babysitter or anything for your kids? >> Well, it's expensive. I can't afford it. >> Get in this way. All right, I'm assuming that you're being detained right now, okay? You're not under arrest, you're being detained. >> Okay. >> You can walk this way to here. All right, this way to his car. >> Okay. Can I call my sister, at least? >> Uh we're on the phone with your little one. >> Okay. >> All right, you can get in. Close the door for me, okay? >> Mhm. >> Yeah, it doesn't matter who who really made the call because How old is your baby in there? >> Uh she's 9 months on the 21st. >> 9 months? >> Gregor, he drives a red Cherokee. >> She was She was in there sleeping and she She was face down >> Mhm. >> and that's not good. There's loose, you know, sheets and pillows and stuff. Babies, they suffocate all the time from stuff like that. It's not It's not good to to leave her like that. What What's your last name? And your first name is Perla? >> Yes. >> What's your date of birth? New message. New message. Just hang tight for me, okay? Have you ever been arrested for DUI before? >> No, sir. I haven't been. >> No? You ever been arrested for anything? >> No, sir. >> Okay. How much you had to drink tonight? Do not tell me anything cuz I So do not tell me nothing cuz I can smell it. >> No, I had some. >> Do you normally drink at work? >> Yes. The purpose of the bartender is if someone buys you drink, it's $8 for you. And it's five for bartenders, four for the house. >> What bar do you work at? What bar do you work at? Where's that at? >> Uh 10 and >> From the very beginning, she was already showing her true colors. As nearly every answer she gave seemed aimed at steering the investigation off course. While she was busy trying to muddy the waters, she didn't seem to realize that it was going to take a lot more than a few shaky stories to escape what was coming. >> When was the last time you take your took your baby to the doctor? >> Um last 2 months. She has a appointment on the 23rd of December for a checkup. And and she was actually last month she was with her in her body. It comes and it goes as natural, but I have documents on that. Cuz she has doctor's appointments and we took it to the ER and this and that. So, I guess that's a normal virus that it comes and it goes. We don't have access to that at all. And her doctor said it was because most likely cuz she was teething. So she didn't recommend any medication. She just said that it's something that comes and goes on itself. That's what >> I am more concerned >> Okay. >> I am more concerned about that baby's diaper rash. >> Yeah. >> That is not That is the worst diaper rash I've ever seen on a baby. >> Yes. Well, Thanksgiving that actually was in Texas with Destiny, which is my best friend, the one that she says is my sister. And she bought her these diapers that I normally don't buy her. >> It's not That's not That's not from diapers. >> Um >> I have a 1-year-old at home. That's not from diapers. >> Well, it didn't start until we She started buying those diapers. And you can even call her and ask her. >> She's drunk. >> She told me >> She didn't have a lot of diaper rash. >> Daughter >> I have to go to the love and I have bought her creams and everything for it, but she normally uses the hot >> That You're You're >> She's drunk. I saw her drive up here, too. >> Yeah, she's She's drunk. >> I'm sorry. >> I can smell it on her. >> I I work in a bar, so >> I I work in >> so you can smell the smoke. >> No, you know, no, no, no. I don't What's your name? >> My name is Perla. >> Your name is Perla? >> Yes. >> Okay, Perla. I don't think you understand how mad I am right now. >> I can explain. >> I don't know you don't. You have no idea how much I'm restraining myself. You can ask my partner, he's seen me mad. >> As we have the 1-year-old, I understand. >> No, you don't understand. You've all You've had You've had issues at >> worked at the hotel. >> issues. So, if I send somebody to that bar right now, they're going to tell me cuz I have an officer on the way over there to confirm that you work there. >> Yes, Robert is the security guard. >> They're going to confirm that? >> there. Maria is a bartender. >> drunk for one. You're driving drunk. You drove up here. So, you're arrested for DUI at this point. You're going to jail. I'm letting you know right now you are going to jail. Okay? >> Girl, single mother is trying to make a living to try to keep a three-bedroom apartment. >> drunk and you were not working at a bar. You don't work there. >> I'm sorry. >> Yeah, I've already had an officer confirm that you don't work there. Okay? I've already had an officer out there and they confirmed you don't work there. Okay? You're driving drunk. You're going out partying leaving your kids at home. This happens often cuz guess what? There's already been a whole DHS case about it and your kids have been taken away and they have a foster family in there. I know a lot more about what's going on than what you think. >> that's 100% >> Okay. Your baby has leather. >> No, no, no, no, that's >> Your baby has leather for a butt. For her skin. Her skin is leather. >> and everything I have confirmed and I understand >> arrest for DUI. >> Yes, sir. >> Hey, what's your name again? >> Perla. >> Perla. Okay, go and sit by the car for me, Perla. Where are your shoes at? >> Uh in the car. >> In your car? >> Yes, I wear flats. >> All right, sit by the car for me. >> I might get a little high. I do not quite funny. >> So, what did you do, then? I'm just probably going to be I'm just probably going to stop there. What was that? Okay, come here. >> Yes, I was trying to call them. Two slices. I wanted to go with the Dutch green. >> Okay. Now, I'm I'm not I'm not here for any of that. I'm just I'm just going to be your taxi driver for the night, okay? >> My taxi? >> Yep. I'm going to be the taxi. >> Up to this point, she still hadn't asked about the well-being of the youngsters, a detail that didn't go unnoticed by officers. More than anything that she had said, her actions were suggesting that this was not an isolated mistake, but rather another chapter in a pattern that seemed to be repeating itself. >> I live by myself. >> I know. I'm going to help them out today. >> Oh, really? >> Okay. Where are your kids at? What else? >> I want to go with you. >> Yep. >> Can I have my dress back? >> What's up? >> Can I have my dress back? >> Yeah, give me 1 second. I'll let you do all that. >> Or I can't say anything or see anything. >> No, we got to we got to get going. We're kind of on a time constraint here. Let's walk towards the car, please. >> Okay, can I put my dress on? >> Yeah, go ahead. You can put your dress on. >> I can't put my dress on. >> Okay, let's walk towards the car. >> Do you have my phone? >> Yep, I got all your property. >> Okay, so Can I call my mom? >> You need to what? >> Need to call my mom. >> Okay, I'll let you make a phone call once we get down there. Okay, we're going to go. >> Okay. Now, my question is, are my kids taken to CPS? >> Um I don't know where your kids are going to go. We're going to We're going to stay here until we figure that out. Have a seat for me. >> Yeah, my friend my best friend dancing >> Hold on a second. Hold on a second. All right, I'm going to I'm going to let this officer talk to you now, okay? I want this officer. All right. Here she is. >> Hey. Hey. You need to call Adrian. Adrian needs to Adrian needs to come to the kids. >> Who's Adrian? >> Adrian is my boyfriend. He He works for the city. >> DHS. He's not blood related. But >> Okay. Yeah, but they're not taking my toys. They're over here trying to say for the child neglect because of the diaper rash because you know this and that. >> Okay. >> And it's not fair, dude. >> This This is about the kids tonight. She They can go into custody with her rather than taking them to foster. >> Okay. >> What about Sunday? Relax. >> Thank you. >> Well, you need to come and get them right now. >> Okay. >> You need to You need to come and get them right now. >> She's making >> She needs to come and get them. That's the closest that it get. >> She She wants you to come and get them, okay? So, can you leave and come up here? Okay. So, she's leaving now. >> Yes, I know. That's my best friend for 14 years. My kids they went to Texas with her for Thanksgiving. Yes, I approve everything with her. >> Okay. She has everything. That's all we're trying to do. >> Yes, I know. And it's like I said, it's >> And it's what's best for the kids. That's tonight. At least for tonight, okay? Okay. >> But it hurt I can't even say anything? >> Yeah, you can go up there. >> No, this is my kids. Can I just tell them I'm on my way? >> No, we'll go tell them. I'll talk to them. They're the ones who who who Update >> Was the one who let me I know. She She just told me She just told me that Can you just go up there? Can I just calm them down to tell them that she's on her way? >> They're going to be fine. I'll go tell them. >> We already been through this once. >> I know. >> And I didn't have access to that. Can you please provide that? You can be there. You can say that she's on her way. >> In the end, she was charged with DUI, neglect, and endangerment. The next case takes us to Florida, where a mother abandoned two young youngsters, a 16-month-old and a 7-year-old, at home just to go out and party at a club with a male friend. >> I don't even know what happened. >> You left your 7-year-old and your 16-month-old baby alone. >> I got arrested on child neglect. Like, I'm not trying to do that again. >> What did you get arrested for? >> Child neglect. >> Well, look at that. You got a round two. >> On February the 16th, 2024, just before midnight, deputies with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office were approached by a man who had made a troubling discovery after getting off work. His 16-month-old little one and 7-year-old stepchild were home alone with no adult supervision. As the investigation unfolded, deputies learned that the children's mother had allegedly left without telling anyone and gone out drinking with a male friend. To make matters worse, she already had a prior arrest for child neglect. >> So, I'm just going to swear you in, and then you're going to tell me what happened. Okay. Just raise your right hand. Just state your name. >> Emerson. >> All right, put your hand down. Just tell me what happened tonight. >> So, I arrived home around 10:00. >> Around 10:00? >> Um entered the apartment, heard the baby crying. >> And went into the bedroom, saw the baby was in the crib. And um I stepped on the 7-year-old trying to console her. Thought maybe, you know, my wife's in >> the bathroom or something. >> I got her a bottle, and I said, "Where's Where's Mommy?" And he said, "She left." And I said, "Are you sure? Like, she's not taking the trash out or something?" He said, "No, she left." I said, "When?" He said, "I don't know." I looked at my text messages. I mean, I normally would be getting home now. I was >> Okay. >> done early. >> Okay. >> Um >> Everything happens for a reason. >> Yeah. Uh-huh. The last contact that I had with her was like maybe quarter after eight. She had texted me asking for Thomas's, our son's, remote for his TV. >> That's your stepson, right? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> Um I didn't see the text or anything. Like, I I run a restaurant. So, >> Yeah, you were busy. >> All of a sudden, you know, I was like getting ready to leave, and I responded back. I said, "Hey." >> Okay, so that was at 8:00? >> That was around like 9:30. >> Okay. >> Right before I got in the car to head home. >> Okay. >> Um yeah, like I said, got home, found them. >> How was the 7-year-old? >> Um so, I contacted his father. >> Okay. >> Um his father instructed me to bring him to his grandparents, who are staying at an Airbnb down the street. >> All right, where are they staying? Now, was Remy crying when She was crying? >> Yeah. >> Was her diaper changed? >> Uh no. >> Okay. Okay. >> sick also, so she had like snot all over >> Okay. Now, this is the other father, correct? >> Yeah. He's a firefighter. >> Can I just click his name to get his phone number? >> Yeah, absolutely. >> So, why did he not call? >> I told him not to contact her and told him to have her your parents contact her because I wanted to >> So, where is he right now? Working? >> I believe so, yeah. >> Okay. All right. Just raise your right hand. Is everything you told me the truth? >> Yes. >> Okay. And I'm just going to call >> I mean, at this point, the mental health thing is like the big issue, right? Like I I talked to another deputy or whatever earlier and they were just driving the difference between Marchman and Baker and I I'm I was a mental health professional. I was a certified addiction counselor. >> So, you have her location, correct? >> I do not have her sister's number. >> Can I just get her phone number? Not the sister, the your wife. >> Yeah. >> Is this Tom? Okay, you have a son named Tom as also, correct? Who is seven? Okay, now I am being told you got a phone call today about him being left Okay, are you at the address in West Palm? >> No, right now, no. I'm at work. >> What happened tonight? >> Yeah, her husband he called me. He advised that both children were home alone and they were both awake. >> Okay, now have you spoken to your parents who have your child? Now, did they say he had any injury or was distraught or anything of that nature? >> No, I Well, I did I spoke to him on the phone. >> Okay. >> He was acting his normal self, but >> Okay, perfect. So, I just wanted to touch base with you because obviously she is going to be arrested. >> Okay. >> Obviously, I do have to contact DCF in regards to this, obviously. So, they might be reaching out to you, but other than that, that's going to be it for right now. >> Yeah, that's fine. >> All right, you have any questions? >> Did you like did you find her? >> For right now, she is at the bar. >> Okay. Yeah, I mean, if she's at the bar and she left them at home alone >> Yes. >> All right. >> All right, have a good night. You're welcome. >> After a frantic search that stretched for more than 2 hours, officers finally located her, hoping to bring the investigation to a close, only to discover that they were about to open a whole new can of worms. >> You're okay. Keep coming back towards us. Come over to the right. What's happening? You got anything on you? All right, you're being arrested. >> Why? >> Child neglect. >> Can my husband call? >> I'll explain everything to you. You got anything in your bra? Who is this guy? Who's the guy that you're with? >> A friend of mine. Why? What's going on? >> You're going to place you in my car and I will speak to you. Good to see All right, Courtney. I'm going to read you your Miranda, okay? If you cannot afford a lawyer, you are entitled to the presence and representation of a court-appointed lawyer before you make any statement during any questioning. Do you understand? >> No. >> No? >> No. I don't even know what happened. >> You left your 7-year-old and your 16-month-old baby alone. >> Okay, well, my husband was home. >> He's not home. >> Okay, well, I want to myself. >> You're still going to jail. You'll just be alone naked in a cell. >> That's what you're going to say, I'm going to be alone in a cell? >> Yeah, if you're you'll be alone in a cell with no clothes to make sure you don't hurt yourself. >> So, you're rejecting me like mental health care. >> You'll get it at the jail. >> You must not have much patience with mental health, do you? >> What? What? I'm feeling like mentally like out here. Like I need to be in a hospital. >> Well. Well. Well, what? >> You won't get the help that I jail. >> Well. >> When you get out, hopefully you continue to get help. >> I didn't do anything wrong. I just want to go home. I'm not trying to go to jail, dude. >> Yeah. How many times have you been arrested? >> Too many [ __ ] times, girl. >> For what? >> Some dumb I'm a addict and I'm struggling. >> You're using drugs? You got arrested for drugs? >> Yeah. >> That's not good. You have kids at home? >> I got arrested on traffic lights. Like I'm not trying to do that. >> Yeah. What did you get arrested for? >> Traffic lights. >> Wow. Look at that. You got a round two. >> A few hours after her arrest, the husband and the 7-year-old returned to the station, bringing in what officers believed was the final piece of the puzzle. >> All right, Thomas. I just want to talk to you, okay? You want to sit? How old are you? >> Seven. >> Ooh, you're smart. What do you want to be when you get older? Firefighter like daddy? You know you're not in trouble, right? >> Yeah. >> Are you scared? >> No. >> You nervous right now? >> No. >> All right, good. You're brave for coming to talk to me. You were at mommy's yesterday? >> Yeah. >> You have a little sister? You like having a little sister? >> Kind of. >> Kind of. So, what happened at mommy's? >> She was like going to somewhere. I was by myself. >> Okay. Do you know how long you're by yourself for? >> 30 minutes or an hour or something. >> 30 minutes or an hour? >> Yeah. >> Now, what did you do when mommy left? Did mommy tell you where she was going? No. >> I don't remember. >> That's okay. You don't have to remember. Were you scared when mommy left? >> No. >> You were able to take care of yourself? I know you're big. All right. That's it. I'm done. Do you have any questions for me? >> No. >> You're really brave. You're a great big brother. I'll talk to you without him. Sorry for making you come out. >> No, it's fine. >> I just have to get on camera that obviously I know she left, but just solidifies it even more for the court. >> Right. >> Um she was arrested last night. I arrested her at the bar. >> Okay. >> Most likely what will happen is there's going to be some court some kind of court order prohibiting her from the children. >> Right. >> I mean obviously DCF will talk to you, the courts will talk to you, and you guys can handle it from there. That's up to you guys, but usually for the most part the court automatically puts that in place. >> Well, it's great that she can do like the same exact thing. >> Yeah. Yeah, she probably Was it with him? >> Well, he was like technically involved, but he was with me at the time. But it was with his with her other son. >> And he stays with you primarily for the most part? >> Yeah. >> If you have any questions, you have my number. >> Okay. >> And that's it. I really appreciate you coming out again. Sorry to make you drive all the way out here. >> No, it's >> In the end, she was charged with neglect.