How the [ __ ] did she stop the stop? No, >> it's my daughter. No, I'm not here from this town. >> Not here, >> lady. Don't play the game. You ain't going to do that. >> Don't do this. >> You know what happened? You left your 7year-old and your 16-month old baby alone. You're trying to swing on me. >> You had to be mad. >> You're not going now. >> I do not have real On April 7th, 2023, officers from the St. Augustine Police Department received multiple 911 calls about an intoxicated woman shouting at her child [music] and causing a serious disturbance on a bridge. They quickly arrived at the scene to address the situation. The woman remained aggressive despite the officer's efforts has calmed things down. She began accusing the officers of harassment without any valid reason. The situation quickly escalated when the woman refused to comply with their requests. >> I'm Officer Kenny. I'm with the St. Augustine I'm with the St. Augustine Police Department. I don't have a problem with you. I don't know you. I don't know your little boy here. Okay. >> Documented for no reason. Like St. Augustine is hit or miss whether or not you hit evil or you hit good. When you start rolling this way, just code one just cuz I'm in the middle of traffic holding everything up. >> I would prefer to have documentation of your copies of record, >> okay, >> of the complaint. I would love documentation. >> Okay. Well, I can't provide that to you right now in the middle of the bridge. I'd be more than happy to get that to you, but what I'm wondering is for our safety and for the the the BBC here. I've got you're you're cussing at me. Is there a problem? >> Can you replay that? Yes, I can, but not right now >> because I haven't used that word at all. >> You are the problem. >> Okay. >> Okay. So, get back in your pocket. I'm going to recommend >> I'm going to recommend that you get in your SUV because you are making [ __ ] up that is not happening. >> The woman's behavior became increasingly unpredictable. She not only used foul language but also accused the officers of fabricating evidence and made baseless allegations of corruption. When the officers attempted to arrest her, she fiercely resisted, making it difficult for them to get her into the police car. >> What are we doing? >> We're going to put you in handcuffs. >> Or are we just going to talk? >> We'll get there. >> We're detaining you right now. >> Okay. >> Okay. We're going to get out of all these nice people's ways. We're going to talk to your little boy. See why he's so upset. Sure they're not. >> No, you're absolutely right. Maybe they are. >> But ever since we've been talking, you've been cussing at me. >> No, I have not. >> Yes, you have. >> Please review the tape. >> There's one of us that's not drunk here and it's me. >> I am not drunk. >> Okay. >> I am buzzed and I am happy and I haven't been enjoying my day and I have not cussed at you once. >> Do you want to you want to get down here? We can go. >> Let's get off the bridge if you >> play. Could you step over? Would you please >> you just No, I'm not. >> You'll have to carry me, bro. I'm not going home. >> Do you understand? >> Here, stand her up. >> You molest people. >> You No, I'm not stepping into the shirt for no reason. >> As the officers tried to arrest her, she strongly resisted, complicating their efforts to put her in the police car. Her growing agitation made control even more challenging as she screamed and demanded that no one touch her. >> Tell me, >> you have to tell me why I am being arrested. >> You have to read me my Miranda rights. You can't just for no reason. I was on the sidewalk. You got to hell. >> I'm sorry, buddy. Hey, she's okay. Watch your step up there. Okay, >> 299 show. She's going to be in bad with my vehicle. We can clear everyone off the bridge. >> Hey, Carrie, hold on one second. >> You me now. You're going to make the 5 FOOT THREE FOOT WALKING across [ __ ] >> You're like, >> Even after being handcuffed, she continued to give the officers a hard time by resisting vigorously and trying to slip out of the cuffs. Throughout the confrontation, the woman continuously insulted the officers, threatened to sue them, and accused them of corrupt behavior. >> Yeah. Why? >> You tell this is on. >> Oh god, you guys are >> grabbing. >> Your sh so bad. Have to walk around. >> We're still trying to get under control. >> Took my baby from me. I left her. She snuck. Lift her up. She's got me wrapped around her. >> She's wrapped around my leg. Let go. Get her up. Let go of his leg. >> Tell him to let go of me. >> She needs to be hobbled >> and placed in that car. We can't lift her up one more time. All right. >> We pick her up on all four sides. We'll just throw her in there. >> Yes. >> Even if you have to tie it up more >> like a animal in the first place. >> There hasn't even been an exchange of conversation. >> Check her while she's down. >> Cat's coming in. Cat coming in. >> You are losing your jobs, bro. >> Got her. >> Go yourselves. The officers ultimately had to use every measure to restrain her, even tying her hands and feet to prevent her from escaping again. Tensions peaked when she deliberately kicked an officer. A final act of defiance that highlighted the chaos and tension of the encounter. >> Get the off of me, [ __ ] >> stop. You do whatever the I want on the cab. Oh, you're doing real good. Aren't you? I'm already detained, you [ __ ] >> Stop hitting me. >> Oh, yeah. Stop detaining me. >> Can you grab my glasses? >> You still have the handcuff. >> What? >> She still got the handcuff. >> Get the handcuff on her hand. >> You got the handcuff on her hand. >> Going up. >> Hey, grab my glasses and [ __ ] right there. >> We're going to have to dump her back out. She needs to >> grab her legs. She can only kick us from here. Grab the shackles because you don't know what to do with an unbounded soul >> like you. You all are bots. Bots. >> You are not. >> She's shackled on her hands. >> You sold your souls. >> You know what? You know this whole recorded >> and I can't see it cuz I cannot wait to ride. >> You got it. >> The woman has committed several serious offenses under Florida law. She has been charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest with violence and assaulting a police officer by intentionally kicking an officer while they were performing their duties. According to Florida statute 877.03, 03. Disorderly conduct can result in up to 60 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $500. Florida statute 843.01 specifies that resisting an officer with violence is a thirdderee felony which can lead to up to 5 years in prison or a fine of of up to $5,000. Furthermore, assaulting a law enforcement officer under Florida statute 784.07 is also a thirdderee felony which could result in severe legal consequences, including significant fines and imprisonment. Her actions not only violate the law, but also demonstrate a blatant lack of respect for law enforcement officers, highlighting the seriousness and potential danger of her behavior. These charges emphasize the importance of maintaining respect for legal authorities and the rule of law. >> Okay, we're good. We're good. >> Stop. >> Stop. >> Oh. Oh, you're so strong. >> How is she sliding out of these things? >> Oh, you're so strong. >> As you can treated like a >> double handcuff handcuffer. >> No, cuz she knows her rights and you guys don't know what do unbounded [ __ ] We don't know what to do with her cuz she's going to steal the our families over and >> that's her livelihood. You piece of [ __ ] What? How the does she keep slipping those handcuffs? >> This story serves as a reminder of the importance of staying calm and complying with the law in all situations. Reckless behavior not only endangers oneself but also threatens public safety and can lead to severe penalties. In tense situations, remain calm, listen and follow the instructions of authorities to ensure everyone's safety. >> No, it's my daughter. >> No, I'm not from this county. I want my daughter for a birthday present. >> I'm a dental assistant. I'm not going to lose my license over this nonsense, she declared proudly when the police asked her to pack her bags. But what happens when personal reasons collide with legal orders? [music] >> Are you leaving? >> No. Hell no. >> Well, they just asked you to leave. You need to leave. >> Who? >> The owners. >> They send a message. >> No, they don't have to. They came up here in person. Let me put it to you this way. If you don't leave, you're going to go to jail for trespassing. >> Tell him that. >> I I'm just calling my daughter. Can you tell him that? >> Who? >> Kim. >> Who's him? >> He works here. >> There's no one on that phone. >> Okay, watch this. I'm a dental assistant. Okay, >> I'm not losing my dental license for for a night on the town for his little Island trains. I'm not doing it here. >> Do you not understand what I just said? >> Yes. My room. This is my room. >> Yeah. No, it's actually the hotel's room. >> And they asked you to leave it. They asked you to leave. You rented it. You did not buy anything. >> I didn't. >> My boss did. >> Okay. >> Because I had I'm on >> Are you refusing to leave? >> No. Hell no. >> All right. Well, I'm not Hold on. Stop talking. Ashley, stop. Ashley, if you don't leave now, you're going to jail. >> That's what I'm telling them. >> Get your stuff. You're out. >> Well, I got to get my daughter. >> Well, you haven't done anything. You just keep playing with your phone. You're not doing anything. >> There her uncle took them. They live on the island. >> Okay. Caught between reason and emotion. The woman screamed that this was a birthday present for her daughter. While handcuffs were ready, a moment that completely turned the situation around. >> Okay, I get that. Listen, just chill, man. >> I am chill. >> Okay, >> I was chill the first time I came here. >> Okay, guys, get drunk on the beach. Just chill, man. >> You're drunk right now. What's the difference? >> I am. >> Yes, in >> No, I've been watching kids all day. >> Okay, your stone cold sober. >> I bet it on my >> All right. Well, you're done. No. >> Right. >> What do you think? >> That's why this is my room. >> What's your name? >> Renee. Ashley, honey, they won't let me um take the room cuz you guys everything up for you guys. Listen, I got my daughter, man. I want to take her home a garage off this island. I need all this island, dude. I got to pay $50 to get off of it. No, you're not here. You love No, we're Okay, you're on the way, love. Okay, we've been here for years. Listen, they are right here. The same guys I seen last time. I should cook them dinner. >> You never have this problem. I don't know what's going on right now on this. I don't know what's going on. We ain't deal with this 5 years. I don't know what's going on, but deal with it now. >> But the same cops are right here. That's what I'm saying. Where are you at? Why would you take her? >> You can't have McDonald's. >> There is no McDonald's open. Will you please tell the police officers that you t-shirt? >> I need you to hang up the phone. >> We are at the hotel. Yes, honey. Talk the officer. He's right here. >> We're not talking. >> He's right here. She said, "Am I with the man?" >> Ashton, I need you to hang up the phone. >> Babe, I'm outside the hotel room. Why would you leave me here? >> Well, it's your hotel. It's your island. It's your family here. >> I'm not talking to anybody. Ashley, >> you want to talk to nobody? >> I need you to hang up the phone and gather your belongings >> here. You said it's it's it's the hotel. It's the island. People like here. >> I don't They don't own the hotel. >> They don't want it. They don't want it. >> My family owns the whole island, she screamed from the back of a police car. But could a wild claim save her from prosecution for trespassing and resisting arrest? >> I'm going to say this one more time. last morning. >> We're either going to walk away. You can figure out your belongings later. >> We're not from here, honey. >> We're either going to walk away. >> No, we dropped $1,500,000 on this. >> Why? Hands behind your back. >> No, it's my daughter. What are you doing? [laughter] >> WHY? >> You want to go down? >> No, I'm not even from this county. I bought my daughter for a birthday present. >> All right. >> What are you guys doing? It's my birthday present for my daughter. >> She's going to slip. >> Yeah, she's going to slip for who? >> Stop moving. >> I'm not moving. I paid this Sean Lloyd. I just paid $2,000 for my daughter. >> Yep. >> Yeah. Help me. Get up. >> For what? For my daughter. Wait, wait, wait. Please, please. Yes, it is my daughter's birthday. Wait, wait, wait. It's my daughter's birthday. Wait, wait. No, no, no, no. I'm not a drunk. Hold on. I paid this whole I paid $100. >> We've tried talking >> for who? >> We tried talking to you. >> For who? >> We've tried talking to you. >> And you talked to my husband. >> No, I didn't talk to Yes, you did. On speaker phone, your wallet got your phone in your wallet. >> Okay, but did you let MY HUSBAND KNOW MY DAUGHTER'S NIGHT BIRTHDAY? We just booked his birthday tonight. What are you guys doing? Oh my god. Yes. Yes. I just booked his birthday. I come here every weekend. I'm getting arrested for what? For what? Trespass. >> OH, TRESPASSING. I HAVE A ROOM HERE. MY room is on this here. >> My room. I'm trespass. >> In the end, no one could prevent the legal consequences. A sentence was passed, but what she left behind was a night of madness that no one would forget. >> Sergeant, he's not your >> Get in the car. >> PULL AWAY AGAIN. >> AND MY DAUGHTER, DAVID, I JUST GOT HERE AN HOUR AGO. >> WOW. Shut up, >> Gia. It's your ninth birthday. I'm sorry, Gia. >> GIA. GIA. GIA. GIA. >> NO. I come here every week. >> A week for what? >> Jeremiah. >> No. I was in my room. >> NO. Y'ALL SNACK ME. OH, YOU WEIRDOS, BABY. [screaming] BABE, I just booked a hotel room, BABE. This guy, they got me like a slime ball, baby. No, this is my hotel room. I just bought this. Please, my daughter. I just bought it. THEY DON'T KNOW WHERE I'M GOING. Please >> help me. Please, honey. >> The main charges were trespassing, resisting arrest without violence. The woman was sentenced to 6 months probation instead of jail time. This is a common sentence for misdemeanors if the defendant does not have a serious criminal record and shows remorse. >> Place behind your back. >> Hi. You are getting arrested for domestic battery. >> Okay, hold on. Hold on a second. >> You made an unexpected confession. I slapped him first, but only because I felt threat. A statement that took the investigation in a completely different direction. >> Yes, ma'am. What happened? I came home. He was out for a long time. I came home, showered, took a nap, went out tonight to, you know, have dinner and just hang out. And then it was just very confrontational. >> Okay. Did you Did you guys spend the evening together or did you get separated at some point? >> No, I left. I wanted to come home. >> Okay. >> Cuz he was very argumentative. So, I came back to the room and I was like, "You need to go. You have to go." >> Argument. >> Yeah. >> Back and forth. >> Yeah. >> Is it um cuz he's drunk? >> Yeah. >> Okay. What's uh what's the main issue? Why is he being rude? >> Okay. >> Because his sandwich was late. That's so silly. >> Is this >> It's ridiculous. >> Is this like a normal behavior? >> It's not. I mean, it's usually very patient and very cool and we're okay. >> Okay. How long have you guys been married? >> We're not even legally married. >> Okay. So, how long you been together? >> 7 years. >> 7 years. You live together back home? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Any children? >> No. >> Okay. Question. uh any arguments before this like workloading? >> No, this is the first I just needed him to come away. >> Okay. >> Because it was like getting in my face and I'm like I don't do that. I don't like to argue. >> Yeah. So, um >> so he's gone now. >> Okay. What did What did he say? Where is he? Where is he going? Or what did he say? >> Yeah. But he's like, you know, just like I mean I smacked him and he smacked me back, you know, but I mean but it >> it's nothing that's you know I'm an unhe hurt. I mean, I have I'll probably have a bruise, then I don't give a [ __ ] >> Just leave me alone. >> I'll find my own way back home. >> Okay. >> And he shut me out the room. So, I need to go get in the room. >> Okay. So, you got locked out, but he's not in there. Uh, does he have a key? >> Yeah, probably. >> Okay. So, he left. >> I I came in early afternoon, went to sleep, took a shower, and he went out. He stayed out. A lot of drinking, of course. >> When the police found the man, a surprising detail was revealed. We are celebrating our sixth wedding anniversary completely contrary to her previous statement. >> You and your lady. >> My wife. >> Your wife. >> Yes. >> She told me you were not married. So, >> we're married. >> You're married? >> Yeah. >> Okay. She just Well, she just never changed her last name. >> No. Okay. >> No, it just she just kept it as is. >> Okay. So, >> how long have you been married? >> Uh, actually it's our anniversary week. Must be 6 years on Sunday. >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> So, what happened tonight? So basically, well went down to Deval Street, went to Irish uh Kevin's, ordered a Reuben sandwich, and literally it was like 40 minutes. Still haven't received. And so I asked the guy. I said, "What about our sandwich?" He's like, "Well, shopping come up." I said, "It's been 40 minutes." He said, "No, you just ordered 10 minutes ago." My wife didn't like how I dressed him. She left, took an Uber. We had some text messages, all that good stuff. I came back to the hotel room, verbal uh discussions. She slapped me. Uh I restrained her hands. She called 911 and I'm like I'm like, "Are you for real?" I just simply like, "Okay, I'm diffusing this situation here." So obviously I left. >> Mhm. >> Cooled off, came back. Haven't talked to her since. >> So you guys were not talking or texting or anything? >> No. Not not since I've left. No. You can look at my phone. I called her one time as I was heading back over here to find cuz we fly out tomorrow out of Fort Myers. Had to rent a car, drive the whole 9 yards. That That's what happened. >> Why was the bed moved in the room? >> Bed. >> The bed. I don't know. >> There are two beds, >> right? And one of them when I got in a room was like completely moved. Do you do you know why? >> I have no idea. >> No idea. Okay. So, when you say you came back and you got into an argument, was she was she asleep? Was she in the bathroom? What was she doing? >> No, she I mean she was on the bed. >> She was on the bed. >> Lights were on. Okay. Yeah. >> 911. Where is your ID again? >> Okay. That's your purse? >> Yeah. >> Something going on? I mean, what am I dealing with? Why? What's going on? >> I'll explain in just a second. Can you do me a favor and come over here? >> Am I in trouble? and just step out here. Please >> turn around. Place your hands behind your back. >> All right. >> You are getting arrested for a domestic battery. You've been determined to be a primary aggressor in this altercation throughout my investigation. >> I think please let me. >> Okay. Hold on. Hold on a second. >> The calm one. I can call somebody to help. >> Yes, absolutely. And you'll have access to everything. This is so wrong. [snorts] >> You're going to see the judge first thing in the morning and then he's going to arm. Okay. Is it Is it okay with you to >> My left arm hurts? >> Your left arm. >> Okay. Right here. Right. >> Okay. I'm going to >> You want me to set this inside this bag for it? >> It's wherever. I don't care. Make sure help me. >> Yes, ma'am. You'll be able to make a phone call fairly quick. Can you make sure the room closes? >> Yeah. Okay. And I >> probably going to get fired for my job. >> So I pulled my car to the left here so we don't have to go to front desk. Face the vehicle, please. >> Do you have anything in your pockets or anything at all? >> Got a script you still just got to let you know like I do everybody. Um if you have anything illegal on you and you're going to introduce it to my vehicle or jail, you're going to be charged with it additionally. Okay. >> With handcuffs on her hands and the words, "I'm going to lose my job." The woman faced the cold truth. In Florida, domestic violence laws are unforgiving. I'm >> not saying you do. I just got to say the same thing to everybody. No, take your time. >> He can't get into my room, right? >> Yeah, he won't be able to go there. >> Okay. >> You told me you were not married, but he told me you were. So, >> we're not legally married. I did not do anything on paper. >> He owes taxes. I'm not doing that. flavoring flavoring the ring. So, [snorts] that was >> Yeah, he's got a ring, but we're not legally married. >> Absolutely not. I knew better. >> What time will I see the judge? >> 8 or 9 [snorts] a.m. >> What time is it? >> Right now, it's almost 2 >> and I can use my phone for someone to come get me, right? >> Yes. You will have access to your phone [snorts] uh after your whole intake. It's not going to be right away, but once all the paperwork is said and done, they'll let you uh they'll let you make any phone call. >> Okay. [laughter] >> In the state of Florida, according to Florida statute, SS 741.28 assault domestic violence. This is a first-degree misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment up to one year, probation up to 12 months, and fine up to $1,000. The woman was arrested on battery charges and held overnight in the county jail. She will see a judge the next morning and will have the right to make a phone call after completing the check-in process. >> Not here, >> lady. Don't play the game. You even do this. >> Don't do this. Stop positioning. I'm here for a lawful reason. >> Sit down. >> Look on my Facebook. >> Sit down. >> Police arrived. The door was closed. Screams were heard from upstairs. But what shocked them was on the ground floor. [snorts] >> Now the lights are out. >> I think I hear him screaming upstairs, but I can't tell. Upstairs. And then I couldn't tell if it was screaming upstairs or where it was. The couches are up on the on the wall. Can you see this? Like up here. See this? >> Yeah. Almost like you're not married to, but you heard screaming. >> Did you just hear a scream for help or something? >> Police department. Tampa Police Department. >> Good morning. >> He's on the home. >> Everybody. >> Okay. Can you come outside for me real quick, please? >> For what? >> We got a call for service here. >> Not here. Lady, don't play the game. You didn't even do that. >> Don't do this. >> Ma'am, stop. Stop it. You're not going to stop us from entering the house. >> I didn't do that. >> Ma'am, stop fighting us. >> Ma'am, open the door. 31 coming. >> Ma'am, stop resisting us. Stop resisting. We're here for lawful reasoning. Okay. >> A lifeless body on the kitchen floor, silent in the midst of chaos. And the only woman with a key denies the victim's existence. >> Man, we got somebody on the floor, bro. She looks 67, bro. >> How old is the oldest? >> Upstairs. upstairs. >> No, no, she's in the kitchen. >> Right here, man. >> Not responsive at all. Possibly choke out. Maybe >> let them do their job. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Try to keep as many people out as we can. fire do what they got to do and then we're going to roast. >> Step out. Oh my goodness. >> Step out, ma'am. >> Come on. >> Come on. Come on. >> When asked about her children, the mother named each one except one. Strangely enough, it was the forgotten child who was the reason the police were there. >> Take anything or anything like that? >> No. >> Not yet. We're just coming in. >> Young lady, what's your name? >> She's still >> And uh you live here. >> How long have you lived here? >> I'm a few months. >> A few months. Yeah. >> Okay. Who do you live here with? >> Me and my children. >> Your children. the small children like the babies. I seen one or two little babies. >> Uh what about the the other person there? >> No, I have three kids. >> You have three kids. How old are your kids? >> Nine, three, and four. >> Four. Okay. >> When the victim breathed his last after 2 days of fighting for his life, a shocking question was raised. Was it an accident or a coldblooded murder? >> Somebody's in the kitchen a little bit older than nine, though. They're not 9 years old. I couldn't even tell you. >> You couldn't even tell you. >> I only have three kids. >> Okay. There's Okay. All right. Hey, Titan. Hey, Titan. >> Do you want to see the fire department? Do you want them to check you out? >> I'm fine. I just want my kids. >> She's fine. >> I don't know what happened. Like, >> you want me just to take vitals of her or something? >> I don't know. >> If you're talking to me, I didn't hear you. >> Fire. Should we have them just set eyes on her? They can. >> I mean, just check. >> We're just going to have fire. Just >> look at you. Make sure everything's good. >> Okay. >> Who Who is that? >> Oh, you have four kids. Okay. What was that daughter's name? She doesn't want it to. >> Under Florida statute SS78204 minutes a2.044 un a first-degree murder is punishable by death by electrocution or lethal injection. In the event of nonexecution, the court may still impose life imprisonment without parole. Brutesa was initially arrested and charged with resisting arrest and assault causing serious injury. After Natavier's death, the charges were upgraded to firstdegree murder. >> No my vagina. >> Did it Did you have a C-section? Did you carry this child? >> Yes, I did. >> Okay. And what did you arrest me for? >> For child neglect. >> Stop. >> Did the baby come out of your vagina? >> No. When asked where her child was, the young girl coldly replied, "I left it with him." But the truth was not that simple. >> Okay. >> This isn't her baby. >> No, no, no. I I was the one who called. >> Did you just drive by and saw this? >> Yeah, I saw I was driving. I was parked and I was driving by and I saw it was sitting here. >> Did you see the parents? >> Baby? Yes. It was African-Amean >> and they both walked away. >> They had a car, so I'm assuming they drove away and just left the baby home. >> Is the baby okay? Is he? >> Yeah, she's okay. She was crying and they picked her up with lolly by her. So >> approximately maybe 2 to 3 week old baby was left unattended in a stroller in the parking lot. Probably going to have to get C involved. So I I'm just trying to be clear. You're you were parked. >> Yeah. >> Did you see someone with the baby? >> Yeah, I saw Yeah. Two of >> a mom and a dad. >> Mhm. >> Were they arguing? >> No. >> No, they were just bringing the baby in. And I went around and I came back and I was leaving and I saw the baby. Hey, they were just crying. I have my windows on. >> And then you no longer saw the parents. Okay. >> It's kind of like she saw them >> putting the baby in the stroller and she like kind of looped the parking lot and then all of a sudden they were just gone. She doesn't remember seeing if they got in a car. >> That's why I went around. I had something was wrong with them. >> Diapers, water, formula. >> An original caller named He called in about the female, gave an approximate age, and knew her name. >> Wait. Yeah, we got to get him back. >> Yeah, copy. Can we call him back and see where he is? We need him to come back. >> Anyway, >> what's going on? >> You got me in the mix of this. >> What's going on? >> This girl had to drive around all day to get help because she didn't have a rod or nothing. >> All of a sudden, she >> What's going on? >> Where's Where's the baby? You're telling him I left him with the baby? >> Who? Are you the father? >> No. >> Is he the father? >> The father is >> Are you the mother? >> She's here. >> Ma'am, look at me. Are you the mother of the baby? >> Yeah. And he's the father. >> Where is the baby? >> He left it at the hospital. I gave him the baby. >> No, you're lying. >> No, I'm lying. >> Let me tell you exactly what happened. >> Okay. >> In front of the police, the man denied responsibility. It's not my child. She just thought I was the father. >> Is is you don't know where your baby is right now? I'm asking him where my baby is. >> Was she there? Was she there with you? >> You know what? Yeah. I I'm going to take him to the hospital. >> Okay. >> But what she did was she was like, "Come inside with me. I'm going inside." And as we're going inside, she's talking crazy to me. So I said, "Well, I'm done, bro. I'm going home." I start going home. She runs back to the truck with the with the baby and parks it in front the other car >> and leaves. >> I think you should leave. >> How How did she leave? >> You see how she's saying? You see how she's saying I'm a delusional? There's cameras. >> How did she leave? >> SHE WALKED OFF. Let's Let's run. >> How did you get over here, ma'am? Did you walk? >> So, you left your baby in the parking lot. >> I left him with the baby. The baby was in front of >> There's cameras. Check the cameras. It's not our baby. I'm not even on the birth. Listen, she's here because >> she's here because she thinks she thinks that this guy is the baby father. That's why she's here. She's not here because Okay, come on. Let's go. >> Because she thinks she back to your child. You need to take him back to the child. >> Ma'am, who's on the birth certificate? >> Him. His last name is on there. >> I didn't sign no birth certificate. She put my name on it. >> It's your last name. Go get the baby. >> So, you put my last name on the birth certificate. >> Did the baby come out of your vagina? >> No. >> No. >> Didn't come out my vagina. >> Did it Did you have a C-section? Did you carry this child? >> Yes, I did. >> Okay. And now it is in a parking lot unattended. >> Correct. >> Go get the baby. >> Did the baby come out? I'm going to just stand up. >> What did you arrest me for? >> For child neglect. >> Stop. >> Why are you here? You can tell the truth. >> Oh, ma'am. You don't got to do that. >> Okay. Well, you're not grabbing stuff. Okay. >> The more you lie, the more I don't care about me. Bye. >> They detain me. Bye. What else? I know. You got the cameras. I didn't get what I want. >> Yes, you did. >> Why'd you do this? This is crazy. This is what you did. >> This is crazy. >> She was telling me it's not her child. >> She was saying, >> even when shown a photo of her child, she still stammered. I'm not sure. It doesn't look much like me. Her words were chillingly indifferent. >> I am not the the officer in charge of this investigation. I am here with you. I don't know what's going on over there. I I I mean, >> they are going to talk to you. >> It's been over 30 minutes. Things don't just happen on your timeline. That's not how it works. >> Okay. The paramedics are the paramedics are going to be here in a minute. >> I'm not conducting this investigation. That's why I am have not spoken to you. We also got just hang tight. There's nothing I can do. >> I'm going to see both arms. >> Yeah. I mean, we need you to take you to the hospital for that. >> I'm not going to go to the hospital. >> Okay. What's your uh >> I got her information to get from me. >> Sorry to waste your time. Like I said, this is a first for me. I forget there was something I should call you for. >> What's your name? >> Holene. Okay. I'm officer with the West Palm Beach Police Department. I'm the person that's going to be taking this case. So, I just got to read you these statements. Okay. I'm required to warn you before you make any statements that you have the following constitutional rights. You have the right to remain silent and not answer any questions. Do you understand? >> Okay. >> Okay. Oh, you have to like remove the so I can hear you say yes. >> Yes. Okay. Any statements can and may be used against you in the court of law. Do you understand? Any statements you make must be free and voluntarily given. Do you understand? >> So, I just want to show you a picture first. Is uh this your baby, your child? >> I'm not sure, but yeah, I believe so. >> You sure? Okay. You You don't know if that's your child or it is your child? >> You don't really look like me. >> Okay. That is her. >> Yeah. >> Okay. You can be honest with me. I mean, I just have to know for my reports. So, that's her. Correct. Your kid. Okay. So, what happened today, then? >> Um, I wanted to take her to the hospital to see um what was going on with her. >> What was What was wrong with her? >> Um I I think she had seated. >> What's What's that >> in her poop? It was like it had I wanted to go see if she was okay. She kept having these cucumbs and she kept pooping everywhere. And I also wanted to do a DNA a DNA test to make sure like, hey, this is your kid. This is my kid. You know, we both black and our kid, you know, >> who whose kid? >> Prince. >> Is your daughter's name Prince? So, who's this other prince? The other prince. >> So, you wanted to You guys were going there to go get a DNA. >> And then she confessed with her own mouth, I put the baby in front of the car and left. I needed to calm down. But the police couldn't calm down anymore. >> Okay. >> So, as we were walking, he turned he turned around and I followed him. I ran to him and I gave him the baby and I ran away. Like, why did you do that? >> Well, you gave him the baby. How did you do that? >> I left the baby right in front of where he was by the car. >> Okay. So, you left the baby there, but he didn't sign any birth certificate or anything like that. >> No, he didn't. And he was there for the birth. >> Oh, he was there for the birth. >> Yeah. >> Okay. So, you left the baby and then what happened after that? Where did you end up going after that? >> And then I walked to my ex house. The way he acted just my whole mold. >> Okay. So, then you ended up leaving the baby in the parking lot or by his car. >> Yeah. >> And then did he drive off or did you drive off? Did you walk away? >> He took the baby. >> He took the baby? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Is there a reason why the baby was found in the parking lot then >> by a bystander? Well, I don't know. I seen the car seat in the thing. >> What? You seen the car seat in his car? So, you assumed he had the baby? >> Yeah. >> I don't know. I'm not tripping. >> Maybe he did leave the baby in there. >> But yeah, ran away. >> Is there a reason why you didn't come go back after he told you? >> I wanted him to stop following me and then I was going to go back eventually. I just needed to calm down. >> Okay. All right. So, you just So, making sure I understand it. The baby, you put the baby by his car and then you walked away. >> Yeah. >> Okay. But you but so you left the baby unattended. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Do you want to provide me any other statements or anything that you want to say? >> No. Okay. So, you know, obviously since you're here, I'm going to end up taking you into jail. It's going to be for child neglect. Um, at the point at this point, your DCF has the kid and your sister's coming to pick up the kid. Okay. So, I'm just going to pretty much write what you just told me. It should take me like 10 minutes and then I'll be I'll get you to the jail. All righty. Thank you. >> The mother was taken to jail on charges of child neglect, a serious crime that can result in a prison sentence, especially if the child's life is endangered. Police took sworn statements from witnesses, and prepared a case file. >> You're being arrested. >> Hi. >> Trial neglect. >> I don't even know what happened. You left your sevenyear-old and your 16-month old baby alone. >> You won't believe what this man found when he walked into his house. A cry in the night and an innocent word from a child made everything fall apart. >> Raise your right hand. Just state your name. >> Emerson. >> All right, you 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, my steps 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 done early. >> Okay. >> Um, >> everything happens for a reason. >> Yeah. Um, the last contact that I had with her was like maybe quarter after 8. She had texted me asking for Thomas's our son's remote for his uh TV. >> That's your stepson, right? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> Um I didn't see the text or anything like 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 him. How it was the seven-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. >> Okay. Where are they staying? >> No. Was Remy crying when she was crying? >> Yeah. >> Was her diaper changed? >> Uh, no. >> Okay. >> Yeah. And she was 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 he told him, "Don't have her your parents contact her because I wanted >> So, where is he right now? Where?" >> I believe so. Yeah. >> Okay. All right. Just raise your right hand. Is everything you told me the truth? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> Right in a crowded bar, the woman was suddenly asked by the police to turn around. But what she said next made everyone speechless. >> Is this Tom? Okay. You have a son named Thomas 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 observed 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. >> 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's at the bar. >> Okay. Yeah. I mean, if she's at the bar, she left her home. So, >> yeah. >> All right. >> All right. Have a good night. You're welcome. Coming. Keep coming. Keep coming. Keep coming. >> What's happening? >> You're okay. Keep coming back towards us. Come over to the right. >> What's happening? >> Courtney, right? >> Yeah. >> What's happening? >> You got anything on you? >> No. >> All right. You're being arrested. >> Why? >> Trial and neglect. >> What did my husband call? >> I'll explain everything to you. >> Okay. >> You have anything in your bra? >> I don't think so. >> Who is this guy? >> Who? >> Who's the guy that you're with? >> A friend of mine. >> Why? What's going on? I'm going to place you in my car and I will speed you up. >> 7 years old, alone in a dark apartment. And when the police asked him what happened, the answer left the entire investigation team speechless. >> All right, Courtney, I'm going to read you your Miranda. Okay. >> Okay. >> Do you have the right to remain silent, not answer any questions? Do you understand? You have to say yes or no for my camera. >> Yes. >> Any statement you make must be freely and voluntarily given. Do you understand? >> Mhm. >> You got to speak up. >> Yeah. >> If you cannot afford a lawyer, you are entitled to the presence and representation of a quarter point lawyer before you make any statement during any questioning. Do you understand? >> No. >> No. >> I don't even know what happened. >> You left your 7-year-old and your 16-month old baby alone. >> Okay. My husband was home. >> He was not home. >> Okay. Well, I want to myself. >> 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 suicidal, 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'ming like mentally like out here like I need to be in hospital. >> Well, well, what? You will get the help at uh 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. >> How many times have you been arrested? >> Too many times, girl. >> What? >> Some dumb. >> I'm a addict and I'm struggling. [laughter] >> You got arrested for drugs? >> Yeah. >> That's not good. You have kids at home? I got arrested on child likes. Like, I'm not trying to do that again. >> What did you get arrested for? >> Child likes. >> Wow, look at that. You got a round, too. >> All right, Thomas. I just want to talk to you. Okay. >> Okay. >> You want to sit? How old are you? >> Eventually, formal charges were filed. But as the mother's pass was resurfaced, a recurring picture emerged, and this time the law was not lenient. >> Oh, so 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 were by herself 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. >> I just have to get on camera, but obviously I know she left. Mhm. >> But it just solidifies it even more for the court, >> right? >> Um she was arrested last night. I arrested her at the bar. >> Most likely what will happen is there's going to be some court some kind of court order >> prohibiting her from the children. >> I mean, obviously DCF will talk to you, courts will talk to you, and you guys can kind of 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. She then like the same exact thing. >> Yeah. Yeah. She called me. Was it with him? >> Well, he was like technically involved, but he was with me at the time, but he was with his with her >> and he stays with you primarily for the most part. >> Do you have any questions? You have my number >> and that's it. I really appreciate you coming out again. Sorry to make you drive all the way out. >> Mother was formally arrested and charged with child neglect. The case will be handled in court and she will likely lose custody of her child temporarily or permanently depending on the conclusion of DCF and the court. It was revealed that this is not the first time she has been charged with this crime. Next, a car veers into the wrong lane. The driver swerves and then a swarm of patrol cars appears. But something more haunting awaits behind the door. >> I don't know. Okay. Um, do you know how much it is? Do you know how much how much alcohol you have today? >> I drink a buzz ball. >> A buzz ball. Okay. How many buzz balls did you have? >> Okay. What else did you have besides that? That's it. >> Okay. Are you taking any medications? Are you taking any drugs? When's the last time you smoked marijuana? >> You don't smoke marijuana at all? Okay. When did you have the ball? >> Okay. How long ago? right now. >> What time do you think it is right now? >> It's like 2:00 p.m. >> Okay. So, when did you have it? >> 12. >> 12. Okay. All right. What's in the Buzz Ball? >> Well, it's it's almost 3:00, so I don't I wasn't with you, so I looked at Tequila. >> Tequila and R. >> Tequila and R. Okay. All right. So, you did not cover right or so. So, I'll explain all of that to you, okay? But, um, what I'm going to have you do is just turn around and face the vehicle for me, okay? Take these tanks off. Okay. >> Did Did you get in a crash or anything? Just >> calm down. Can you put your hand on your head, please? There you go. Um, >> she tried to stand her ground during the field sobriety test, but the truth sent shills down the spines of the entire police team. A newborn baby could be lying alone unattended. >> Okay. So, when I tell you to, you'll take nine. You know what? Just stop right there. Just stand right there. Okay. >> I can do it. I can do it. No, I'm just going to have you stand right there. Okay. Just relax however you'd like to stand. It's just fine. 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 arrest me or um what I'm going to ask for you to do right now is I'm going to ask if you'll give me a sample. Are you willing to do that? Okay. Okay. So, put your left on this strong blow out for me. Keep blowing. Keep blowing. Okay. Thank you. Just >> clear. You are under Russ by himself. Please don't get my baby. >> You said your friend. >> No, no. Please get my baby. Please get it. >> Where is he? >> Please. >> Okay. >> Oh, no. No. I wanted to have someone with him. >> I love him so much. I don't I don't matter. I I'm going to kill myself. I hate myself. >> Why? Why are you going to kill yourself? because my daughter I hate myself so much. >> As soon as she was handcuffed, she burst into tears and begged, then made a confession that stunned the entire team. And at this point, the rescue began a race against time. >> Can you uh shut anything for me? Go ahead. I'm sorry. I was just trying to see if you think >> Hi, this is Officer Bask with the Mesa Police Department. >> Yes. >> Are you inside? >> Are you >> I am there right now. The house. >> Yeah. Can you open the door? >> Is Is there something going on? >> Yes. >> I'm at a different residence. >> Where's the child? I don't know, but I will come I will come home right now. Okay. >> How far are you? >> I'm the grandma. >> But how far are you? >> 10 minutes away. >> Okay. >> Okay. You have a key to get in? >> Yes, I do. >> Okay. All right. If you can hurry, please. >> Yeah, >> I hear him. >> Yep. He's in there. Yeah. >> You're all right, buddy. >> The baby's cry echoed from inside the locked house. The officers could no longer wait as the door swung open, and what they found left the team speechless. >> Think we can wait 10 minutes? I heard him. That's good enough for me. Hey, we're >> 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. >> Boy, there's a dog back there. >> There's a garage. There's a >> Yeah, we got a key. >> There's a big dog here. >> Yeah, back there. >> Is that dog aggressive? >> Hi, Papa. Hi. How you doing? You okay? Hi. You're okay. Hi. Clear the house. I'll stay with him. >> Yeah. Hi, Chulu. >> Get the car seat and see if you can get a a diaper bag or something. Hi. What out there that babies quote for? >> I should know. I don't know if it's alone. In the state of Arizona, under AR arrss 133619, minor child neglect/unlawful care is treated as a class one misdemeanor with penalties of up to 6 months in jail, 3 years probation and a $2,500 fine. Claire was arrested at the scene and charged with DUI, child neglect. She later pleaded guilty and was sentenced according to the case file. You tried to swing on me. >> You had to be mad. >> Stop racism. >> When asked to cooperate, the woman not only disobeyed orders, but also dragged everyone into a literal and legal rolling train. >> And this [ __ ] is on [ __ ] camera. >> Yes, it is. >> Don't let me cry. >> Ma'am, you left your two kids rolling around in the parking lot almost hit by a car. [screaming] [crying] >> Look, I know what he's doing. Okay. >> Okay. You can let me go. >> No, I'm not. >> Stop. >> Okay. I'M STOPPING. >> I AM STOPPING. [screaming] >> UP the stairs. >> I'm stopping up the >> up the stairs. >> The jail right now. I'm going to put you in cuffs right now. >> You have to yell it. >> I'm up. >> Keep walking. >> I will. LET ME GO. [screaming] WALK. >> Walk this way. >> You don't HAVE TO DO THIS [ __ ] >> I'M GOING TO PUT you in handcuffs. >> You won't? >> Yes, I will. >> Get over here. >> Copy. I'll walk you guys when you escalator. >> You won't believe your eyes when you see how she reacts. And then that fateful swing takes things to a whole other level. >> Get on the ground. >> Get on the ground now. >> Get on the ground. >> You try to swing on me. >> You ready to be mad? You ready to be mad? You ready to be mad? >> Tell Ben to GET OVER HERE. TO BE MAD. You ready to be mad? [crying] >> Stop resisting. >> Stop resisting. >> Stop resisting. >> I'M A POWER. I'M A PARAMEDIC. Stop resisting, MAN. [screaming] >> RELAX. >> Stop resisting. STOP RESISTING. NOTHING'S GOING TO HAPPEN TO YOU. >> I am A PARAMEDIC [screaming] FIREMAN. You're fine. >> I'm going to help you. I'm going to help you. I'm going to help you up. I'm going to help you up here. >> I'm going to help you up. I'm here. Make sure nothing happens to you. I lost. >> I'll help you. I'LL HELP [screaming] YOU. >> HELP. >> Anybody help me? >> She swung on you. >> HEY, >> STOP SCREAMING. >> WHAT [screaming] UP? TO GET UP. >> SCREAMING, STRUGGLING, and even calling for help in the crowd, but it was her who caused things to spiral out of control. >> I got I lost your radio somewhere. put her in my car. >> Uh, okay. I'm going to go downstairs and get my computer cuz no, no matter what, I'm going to do her for swinging on me. That's the only reason she went down. She swung on me. >> In the end, one statement from the officer revealed the real reason for her arrest. And believe me, it was not just a failed vacation. I go 360 and you can cancel my back office to What the hell? [snorts] Everything's here. 98 golf. Anyone else came back? should be all right. >> Yeah, should be full. >> In the state of Florida, under Florida statute SS 827.03, child neglect without serious injury is classified as a felony of the third degree. The penalty is up to 5 years in prison, 5 years of probation, and a maximum fine of $5,000. The woman was arrested at the scene and is expected to be charged with assaulting a law enforcement officer, a felony under Florida law, and it could lead to child neglect charges. >> You're not going to the house. >> I DO NOT. >> OKAY. >> NO, YOU'RE NOT. BECAUSE IF YOU WERE, YOU SEE ALL MY FIVE KIDS, I TAKE CARE OF THEM ALL WITH NO HELP. >> WHEN THE POLICE came to investigate, instead of thanking them, the mother suddenly turned [music] to attack with an action that shocked everyone. >> Uh there was a kid walking down the road, so she grabbed the kid, came up here, and one of the neighbors said that it belongs to this house. So she >> So she just was yelling and screaming, acting like a jerk >> pretty much. And she said she was drunk. So >> her main concern was that she was going to get in the car and try to drive away with the kids. I'm going to drive this neighbor over here. Hey, do you have do you have any idea what's going on over here? >> Yeah, we didn't mean to get into it with her or anything, but her baby was in the middle of the road. >> Yeah. >> And this isn't the first time it's been the middle of the road. So, my wife just went over there and she was passed out in the van. The baby was running around. The other kids were running around. So, we just wanted to make sure >> the baby was okay. She said, "Well, you you're probably the people that call DCFS. I'll bite you and scrape you off the mother. >> And it was this chick here in the black. >> Huh? Yeah. >> I I can tell. >> I don't know if she's drunk or >> what's wrong with her. >> All right. >> We appreciate her. >> I don't know what's wrong with her. >> Yeah, she's probably on drugs or something. >> Yeah, I'm worried I'm worried about the kids. Say >> yeah, we'll we'll go ahead and contact DCFS and let them know some stuff's going on out here. >> Okay. We were just looking out for the kids. >> Sure. Yeah. And that's the main thing right here. We're we're more worried about the kids than we are about her. We don't really care about her. She's obviously a little insane and stuff. >> I didn't touch you. No, she didn't. >> Well, actually, it it'd be good if she comes over here so we can talk to her. >> I got my kid in my >> We got We got cameras, too, so you can see that clearly there. >> Try to hold me back. >> You better shut your mouth. >> Try to hold me back. cuz your baby was running down the road. >> I'm sorry. >> You're all right. We appreciate it. >> She just tried to fight me. SHE JUST TRIED TO COME UP ON ME AND actually her woman right there in a BLUE SHIRT HAD TO PULL HER BACK. SO, HOLD ON. Can I please file? Can I PLEASE FILE? >> NO. >> BECAUSE I'm scared. I'm scared. I'm scared for my livelihood. I'm scared for my I'm scared for my safety. >> I'm scared for my safety that she is going to hurt me because her woman just had to fight her back. >> Let's get out the street. Her woman JUST HAD TO PULL HER BACK from fighting me, >> baby. Didn't she Didn't her woman HAD TO FILE HER BACK, >> didn't she? I'm not lying to you. >> Her woman just had TO PULL HER HALFWAY ACROSS THE STREET NOT TO FIGHT ME. SO, CAN I FILE a complaint? >> Relax. >> No. Oh, no. You want me to relax, right? >> Yes. >> We're trying to talk to you. >> Okay. Okay. Okay. >> So, you said you're drunk. Why are you drunk? >> Because I can be drunk if I want to in my house at any time. >> I only had two drinks, she shouted. Was this a confession or just the beginning of an alcoholfueled rage? >> What do you mean? >> You're taking care of some babies. >> It's what? I don't give a what you do. You need No, no. I can talk to you any kind of way. You can't come with me. I I don't got >> So now we're conducting AN INVESTIGATION. >> I DON'T HAVE TO DO HOW you do to make you don't relax. You're going to get >> I WANT TO FILE A complaint because she just threatened me to whoop my ass. So, I want to file and write a ring complaint >> because she's calling police on me. So, I need to file a ring complaint that her girlfriend right there in that BLUE SHIRT HAD TO HOLD HER BACK FROM THIS POINT. ACTUALLY, ACTUALLY, it was this point. >> It was this point. It was this point. SHE TOOK HER GIRLFRIEND AND SHE HELD HER BY HER arm and she dragged her across the mother [ __ ] This what she did here. >> THIS WHAT SHE DID. WHAT YOU MEAN? >> NOBODY SAID THAT THEY CALLED ON. >> NO. NO. NO. NO. SHE DIDN'T. SHE DIDN'T. SHE DID NOT. >> She did. Oh, yes, THEY DID. THEY SAY THEY CALLING THE POLICE. >> THEY DID. WE DIDN'T. >> THEY TOLD ME THEY CALLING THE POLICE. >> WELL, then they lied cuz they didn't call us. >> You're not going in the house right now. >> You're not going in the house. You're not going in the house. >> I DO NOT HAVE >> need to go in the house right now. >> No, you're not. >> Everybody go in the house. She's okay. >> Everybody go in the house. Okay. >> Don't threaten me. >> Okay. So, if >> she's going to have me arrested, >> Danielle, we don't have to do it this way. Okay. Just relax. Okay, that's >> I relax. But you guys are sitting here. >> So, we got a little bit of investigation. Okay. >> Investigation. >> They're yelling and screaming. >> He is the one who came up to my [ __ ] >> You have somebody that can stay with the kids cuz you are too intoxicated. >> I'm too intoxicated. I've had shot. Take a breathalyzer. >> You are not. >> TAKE A BREATHALYZER AND TELL me I'm not too drunk. >> So, here's what we're going to do. Okay. Take a breathalyzer and take a breathaly drunk. >> We're going to take care of everything. OKAY. >> TAKE your warm. IT'S WARM FOR REAL. I DIDN'T DO [ __ ] Y'ALL CAME TO MY HOUSE. Y'ALL CAME TO MY >> RELAX. She's going to be fine, buddy. It's okay. >> This is what y'all doing, right? >> Chill. >> This is what y'all doing. >> It's okay, honey. >> Just go in the house. >> So, this is mom's. >> YOU KNOW WHAT? THERE'S NOTHING WRONG. There's nothing wrong. We've got >> I took two shots. >> I took two shots. Take a breathalyzer right now. >> Danielle, YOU CAN >> TAKE A BREATHALYZER. Y'ALL WANT TO TALK ABOUT I'M DRUNK. >> YOU CAN get out of these handcuffs as as soon as you calm down and you're going to Nope. And you're going to remain calm. You're not going to get up. >> One swing of the arm. One wrong decision. And now things have spiraled out of control. Not only for her, but for the children inside the house. >> You're right. >> Okay. Prove it to me. Prove it to me. You're right. You're right. >> Prove it to me. >> Okay. Okay. Okay. So, come on with the judge. Come on with the judge. >> Why don't we uh Why don't we throw her in? Oh. Oh, that's really going to That's really going to >> I don't have >> I don't have a I DON'T HAVE NO BABY DADDY. I don't have no grandma. It's >> all right. >> I don't have no grandma. >> Okay, guys. >> I don't have no grandma. >> I hate this neighbor. >> Don't touch ME. DON'T TOUCH ME. >> GO IN THE [screaming] HOUSE. DO not lock the door for a second. >> No. Go in the HOUSE AND LOCK GO IN THE HOUSE AND LOCK THE DOOR. ALL RIGHT, >> DUDE. I am not doing anything wrong. >> You're making things a lot worse. >> I am not making things anything worse. They are making things worse by calling the police. >> I am at my house. I have roast on the cut. >> Okay, >> GET IN THE HOUSE AND LOCK THE DOOR NOW. EVERYBODY LISTEN TO ME NOW. [screaming] NO. >> JUMP IN. >> I AM NOT. >> You are. >> Sit down. Or you will go to jail. >> Sit down. I'm already going to jail. >> What are you talking about? >> No, I am. What are you talking about? You stupid mother. >> Trying to TALK TO YOU. >> NO, YOU'RE NOT. BECAUSE IF YOU WERE, YOU SEE ALL MY FIVE KIDS. I TAKE CARE OF THEM ALL WITH NO HELP. >> NO HELP. >> What do we got her in custody for? She took a bad time to do act bad. All right, get her out of here. >> So, we're going to take you down the road here. Okay. >> There's no reason to. My kids are here. >> Oh, I get that. I understand your kids are here. No, >> but you're also super drunk. >> Danielle, you can't swing on a cop. >> I'VE NOT DONE NOTHING WRONG. I HAVEN'T DONE a thing wrong. Nothing. My kids ARE TAKEN CARE OF. I WORK IN KILMAN. I WORK 70 HOURS a week. What are you talking about? >> 29. Copy 95 miles. >> I hate this [ __ ] I HATE THIS [ __ ] I SWEAR TO GOD I GOD DON'T TRY TO HELP NOBODY. YOU SAID YOU'RE TAKING ME up the road. WHERE ARE YOU TAKING ME? I HAVEN'T DONE NOTHING WRONG. I HAVEN'T DONE NOTHING WRONG AT ALL. LIKE WHAT HAVE Y'ALL TAKING me to jail for? >> So you're being charged with aggravated battery of a piece on >> I HAVEN'T DONE NOTHING. AGGRAVATED BATTERY TO WHO? >> You took a swing on the other officer. >> I HAVEN'T DONE NOTHING. NOBODY has to swear to God. I work 70 hours a week, she cried in tears. But justice did not wait for anyone to explain. An indictment awaited her behind bars. >> I appreciate that. That's fantastic. >> What's wrong with it, dude? Like, why are these people talking [ __ ] Like, they're lying on me. I haven't done the >> Can I take these ch off? Are you going to be chill? >> I'm chill. I just don't get it. I've dealt WITH THIS [ __ ] ALL my life since I'VE BEEN 12. I'M 36. >> I'VE BEEN DEALING with DCFS and police all my life. >> Okay. So, like I said, we got to get through all this paperwork and [ __ ] I got to get your info. We got to do the [ __ ] process and then we'll get you home to your kids. Okay. >> Okay. What about the trauma is going to cause >> the trauma? Yeah. >> I can't tell you there. I mean, I care about the kids here. Okay. Who cares? >> We need to act a little better Daniel. >> What the ARRESTED FOR? >> WHY ARE YOU BEING ARRESTED? >> YOU'RE being arrested for obstructing. You're being for aggravating battery. >> Okay. Well, we get through this. Like I said, it's going to go faster. >> Okay. What's your phone number, Daniel? >> There's no need for across the street to accuse me of heartbeat or girl in her in her back. There's no reason for that. I want you to go and call police. What? Cuz I swear I'm the What is it? What is it? I'm not going to call police on you. No, I bet y'all [ __ ] your lies. Piss y. I bet y'all lives be so duty for tonight. >> You know what? That's how I DO WITH MY KIDS. Do you want to get home to your kids? Then you need to >> then you need to listen to me and cooperate. >> I can't do [ __ ] until we get this done. Got it. >> PEOPLE SIT DOWN. >> You're slow. >> We do. >> My life stupid. You got to call your kids stupid either. >> They are. I'm considering putting her in the drunk tank until she calms down so we can actually process her correctly. The >> woman was charged with two major crimes. Aggravated assault on a police officer, obstructing official duties. She could face jail time fines and DCFS supervision of her children. All right, >> turn around and put your hands behind YOUR BACK. DO IT NOW. Turn around. Please don't hurt me. Please don't hurt me. I have a broken thumb. >> Said she was on her way to Georgia. Then she had a plane ticket. Then she was hungry and needed to go to the bathroom. And then she had just been beaten up. So what was she running from? >> You all right? >> Yeah, I'm fine. >> You see your keys? >> What? >> Let me see them. >> No, I'm good. >> Police officer. >> Okay. Security guard. >> Let me see your ticket. Give me your keys. >> My keys. My keys. >> Give me your keys. Okay. Let's walk over there. >> Okay. Are you going to take me? Are you going to take me to my car? >> No. I want to know what's wrong with you. There's >> nothing wrong with >> Okay. I just want to make sure there's nothing wrong with you. >> My name's Karina. My name is Maya. Say what? >> My name is Maya. >> Okay. What's going on? So, see, I got beat up. So, I'm a little bit like, you know, disheveled. I'm hungry. I have to pee. I didn't brush my teeth. I have my period. I just want to go home. >> Okay. Where's home? Well, I'm going to be going to Georgia and then I'm going to be I got married in December. >> Where you going right now? Where's your plan to go? >> I'm going in my car and I'm going to go get something at Burger King. Chicken tenders. >> Okay. And then where are you going? >> I'm going to be going to my mom's in Georgia. >> In Georgia. So, how you getting driving? >> Yeah. >> You driving to Georgia? >> Yeah, I drive to Georgia all the time, don't you? >> No. >> But you don't drive. >> You're a police officer. You cruise all day. >> You're okay, ma'am? >> Yeah, I'm fine. >> Cuz two seconds ago, you said you're going to the airport. >> No, I said I have tickets to go to the airport on Wednesday. So, I'm going to go to the airport on Wednesday. Listen, I just had a terrible day. >> Why are you going to the airport on Wednesday? We're going to Georgia today. >> What's today? Sunday. Take 8 hours to get to Georgia. I'm going to go visit my mother. She just opened a new hair salon. And then I'm going to drive to the airport, which is in Georgia. >> Okay. >> Do you have an ID on your >> No. Do you have anything with your name on it? >> Yeah, I have a marriage certificate. >> I got Did you ever get new shoes ID? I'm going to drive. >> Huh? >> Are you going to drive ID? >> I'll find it. It's in my bag. Did you get ever get new shoes and never like try them out before you wore them? When the police mentioned taking her for a psychiatric evaluation, her reaction was not fear, but to demand her marriage certificate back. >> Something else might be wrong with you. >> Oh, well, you're wrong. >> Give me my marriage certificate. >> Give me my marriage certificate. >> Give me my marriage. >> No, no, listen. Listen to what I'm telling you. Okay. Right now, I'm trying to make sure that you're okay. Right. This is not an arrestable offense. It's the difference between I don't know where you're from, but you're in the state of Florida. That's what's called the baker act, which means I'll take you to a med hospital. Okay. And I'll make sure you're ready for the hospital. >> What does that What does that do with >> been there? What does that have to do with what I'm talking about? >> Nothing. Give me my paper back. >> What is your name? >> Maya. I got married December 6th, 2023 on the >> thing about Maya. What does the same thing about Maya? >> Huh? >> It's my marriage certificate. What are you talking about? >> What does it say Maya? >> We'll flip it over. Do you want to see my wedding invitations? >> Oh, right here. >> That's you. >> My Okay. Do you live in Las Vegas? You're from Las Vegas? >> Well, I got married there. Don't judge. >> All right. Give me one second. I just want to make sure you're good. Make sure you have a lot of license and stuff. >> Okay. >> I have the other Jeep. I can go without your key. >> Listen, I don't care how many keys. >> I don't care how many keys you have. >> I want to make sure that you're okay to drive. Okay? cuz I am very concerned about you. >> I'm concerned for you. >> Okay. Well, I'm very concerned about you. >> Perfect. >> Okay. Cuz you're not making sense. >> Yes, I am. >> A lot of things. >> Can you come over here and witness the fact that I'm making sense, please? >> Okay. >> No, I didn't. I absolutely did not. And I'm recording this on my phone. So, you want to play it back? >> Well, listen. >> I didn't say anything. I said to the officer, "Can you take me?" And he said, "No." So, please don't tell me what I said because I'm not an officer. I have a CPR certification. I'm a medical professional. Thank you. >> What do you do for a long medical professional? >> Well, right now I'm out of work if you need to know. >> Okay. What does that What does that ID mean? What does the badge mean? What is What is >> It's for the Honda Classic. >> What is it? Just a guest pass to get in. >> Yeah. What does your badge mean? It means you're here to protect and serve, >> right? If you don't know, then you need to take your oath again. >> Do you want to hurt yourself? >> Nope. Never. Not one day. Hell no. I come. I'm at PJ National. >> What city are you in? >> Palm Beach Gardens. The moment the woman was caught using fake documents, everything exploded. Pleading, screaming, and a whole drama in the middle of the resort yard began. >> You could leave. >> Let me get the deal. >> You're real, right? >> Listen, I'm a police officer. Give me your ID. >> 65 number. >> That guy behind you. Listen. >> Listen, I don't care. Not now. You got me mad. Okay. You gave me a fake ID. That's illegal. >> I give you an ID. I give you >> That's the same thing. >> Gave you and you told me your name was that. That is a fake ID. Yeah, >> these are the types they turn around. Hey, >> turn around. >> Turn around. Turn around. Don't throw me down. Turn around. Turn around. >> All right, I went throw me down. DON'T THROW ME DOWN, PLEASE. >> Turn around right now. >> Turn around and put your hands ON YOUR BACK. DO IT NOW. >> Turn around. >> Please don't hurt me. >> Turn around. >> Please don't hurt me. >> Turn around and put YOUR HANDS ON YOUR BACK. >> PLEASE DON'T HURT ME. Please don't hurt me. >> There you go. >> Please. I have a broken thumb. Please don't hurt me. >> Please help. Please help. Stop resisting. >> STOP RESISTING. >> PLEASE HELP. >> MOM, >> MOM, >> MOM. [screaming] >> One in custody. >> Please help. Please take this bag. They gave me the bags. >> Listen, officer. They gave you >> Stop it. Stop it. >> They gave me the bag. >> We're at the resort. Stop it. >> Okay, they gave me the bag. >> We're done. Just hang out right here. Okay. >> No, we're done. I don't care. We have >> bags. >> You're on my shoulder. >> Can I stretch my leg, please? >> Hey, listen. Long story. Let's get her up and take off. >> Well, she's stealing other people's bags. >> No, they didn't, sir. They gave me the bag. I'll get up. I'll get up. I'LL GET UP. OW. OW. MY ARM. >> Take this back. >> I'll get up. Hold on. Wait. >> Get on up. Come on. You can get a part of >> there. Take this back. >> But when the victim returned to get her luggage, she discovered a stranger holding all of her personal belongings worth tens of thousands of dollars. Ah, go ahead. >> I'm not resisting. Okay, >> I'm going to read you something while she's doing that. Okay, you have the right to remain silent and answer any questions. Any statement you make must be freely and voluntarily given. You have the right to the presence of representation of a lawyer of your choice before you make any statement during any questioning. If at any time, >> if you cannot afford a lawyer, you're entitled to the presence of representation of a court lawyer before you make any statement during any questioning. If at any time during the interview do not wish to answer any questions, you are privileged to remain silent. I can make no threats or promises to do this and you make a statement. This is view of your own free will. Any statement can and will be used against your court law. You understand what I read to you today? >> Yes. >> Okay. With that in mind, is that Rolex yours? >> Yes. >> You bought it? Yes. What type of Rolex is it? It >> It's a custom Rolex. I bought it with Michael Marinelli. The receipts in my safe. >> It's I don't know. It's a blue face Rolex. I ordered it from my friend. Michael Marinelli. It was my boyfriend. And I have the receipt. >> This is the lady from the car. >> So, basically, my husband was playing golf today. He was one of the last groups to finish on 18. We were trying to make a flight. So, I went to our rental car. I took the rental car or I took his travel case out of the rental car. I brought it into the locker room, waited for him there. As soon as he got there, I said, "Do you want me to go pick up my bags from bag drop?" So, we had dropped >> What time did you drop them off? >> 10:30 this morning. >> This morning. 10:30. >> 10:30 this morning. And we dropped off uh 1 2 3 4 5 six bags in total. Um, and then I pulled up to valet and I asked the guy if he could just pull the car around so I could go pick up my bags from backdrop. I stepped out of the car. I saw this lady holding my two suitcases, my bag, and my backpack completely coincidentally. >> And the white bag, it's white. >> The white bag. How much do you value the contents in it? And your glasses are in it. All your clothes is in it. I would say probably >> probably around $2,000 in the white bag. >> And how about in the green one? >> Which green one? The green the the little one? >> Mhm. >> Uh probably around $700. >> The woman was arrested and charged with breaking and entering. Grand theft and resisting law enforcement. Next, an international guest had just left the hotel and unexpectedly found that his wallet had disappeared within just 14 minutes. Who had the audacity to do it in the middle of the night? >> I worked today and I said, "I cannot." >> I g I spoke to the victim. >> I gave I really >> When police returned to the scene, they found a trembling woman and a strange story began to unfold through voluntary testimony. black female on video taking your purse at 1:20 a.m. She left and then she returned it at 1:34 a.m. on the 20th of this month. Um, you mentioned that you were missing $900 when she when it was returned somewhere in between that time. Um, did you want to prosecute this female if you get your money back? If she returns the money, the full amount of the money, she won't face any charges. >> Okay. So, if you receive the $900, no charges. If you do not receive that, you want to press charges. >> Yes. >> Okay. So, as I mentioned, I'm officer for Do you have any questions for me at this point in time? I have your information. If I find anything, I will give you guys a call. Um, we'll continue to search. She's unidentified at this point in time. We have limited information on her, but I'll do a supplement to that case number. And if anything, I'll call you guys if I can find it. >> Where are you from? >> Um, I Georgia Air say I'm sorry. I also have I'm sorry. I'm just scared about my dog and I don't know. >> I'll open the windows for you. Just have a seat for me there. Okay. >> Okay. >> I'll It's hot. >> Sorry. >> I'll open the windows cuz it is hot. All right. So, I'm required before you to make an I'm required before you make any statements that you have the following constitutional rights. You have the right to remain silent, not answer any questions. Do you understand that? You have the right to the presence of a lawyer of your choice before you make any statements during any questioning. Do you understand that? If you can't afford a lawyer, you are entitled to the presence of a courtappointed lawyer before you make any statements during any questioning. Do you understand that? Any statement can and may be used against you in the court of law. Do you understand that? Any statement you make must be free and voluntarily given. If at any time during the interview do not wish to answer any questions, you are privileged to remain silent. >> She said she had no home, no job, no one to help her. But she showed up at a hotel for $800 a week. A paradox that left the police with many questions. >> I don't have anywhere to go. I don't have a place to live. But I my lease was up in my apartment. I was supposed to move in with a friend of mine. It didn't work out. So, I've been staying in Airbnbs by the day. >> Okay. How'd you afford this one? >> It's $100 a night. Okay. So, >> so you So, this one you were able to afford? >> Yeah, it's 100 but for the week it's like $800 900. >> Okay. >> So, you stayed for one night, right? >> You paid for one night originally. >> Yes. >> Okay. And when did you check in? >> Yesterday. >> Okay. But I think that I've been here um a week before the week before that every day. It's been really slow. I haven't bartered and stuff like that and it's been really slow and I don't have anyone helping me at all. >> So what happened the other night? The other day? >> The other day? >> Yeah. >> So when um I came in um I saw the bag and then I thought about it. Um, I went up and then I said, "Okay, maybe I should get it and hold it till the morning, but then um I got it. I went upstairs and then I I didn't know who I would give it to. I don't know if there's an office or anything." So, normally like I wouldn't pick it up, >> so I brought it up and it had some money in it. >> Had a lot of money in it, right? >> A lot. >> It had It had a good amount of money in it. >> Do you know the answer? >> Yeah, I do. can say it less $1,000. So >> So when I went upstairs, you gave me some money that was in the room. That's >> not even $200. >> I I didn't grab all of it. Sorry. But um >> Did you spend any of the money that you took? >> No, I spent any of it. Um but I I was actually before you got here, I was going to go to the bank and I was going to go try to extend the room one more day. No, I was actually Do you have Okay, so the amount of money that you took out of that bag. >> I can pay you back, but not right now. Could this promise save her from a serious criminal charge? >> I didn't I didn't grab all of it. Like I said, I was just giving up to go to the bank. Are they still >> But you have no money in the bank though. You said you don't have money. >> I can I can still get more is what I'm saying. I just said I don't. Sorry. >> Did you know who the bag belonged to? I don't know what you do. >> We learned this as a child, right? We don't take what's not ours. We don't steal. This is >> kindergarten lessons that we I do like. >> How much? So, like I said, you gave me I think a little less than $200 over there. >> Um I probably didn't grab all from upstairs. >> Are you able to give back all the money that was taken from that bag? Yes, I can do that. >> Now, >> you have the money upstairs. That would have account for 100% of the money taken. >> I worked yesterday, so like I said, today I did. >> Let me talk to um somebody and >> is there anything else that you want to add to your statement? >> I'm too scared because I right now >> this is a lot to >> No, right now I have I have um my dog upstairs. I'm sorry. Yeah, there's nothing here. >> One thing at a time. Okay. >> A wallet, a confession, and a dog won't be able to accompany her tonight. When the consequences don't stop at handcuffs, >> I gave I spoke to the victims there. >> I gave I really we really spoke to them, too. >> They don't want their >> Listen, this is just this sucks. >> But listen, honestly, you should have done it, and you know that. >> You're right. I know >> everyone hits the wall every now and then where you're just like, "What do I do in this situation, >> but there's ways to fix it, and this isn't one of them, obviously." >> I was discussing it with them pretty thoroughly about the options, but they're international travelers. They >> Yeah. And they don't know you. They don't trust you. >> This forces you to pay them back at some point. All right. I know you're going to >> I pro. >> When it comes to your dog, your dog will be taken care of. All right. >> Animal Care and Control comes get your dog. >> They're not They're not taking your dog away. taking your dog. >> We're dog people 100%. Believe us, we're not. >> I've got dog. I've got cats. >> I I wouldn't call animal care and control if there was something different. You won't be able to take care of your dog and we're not going to go back in your apartment and and walk your dog every few hours. Okay? We can't do it. Even if we wanted to, we could. >> In the state of Georgia, theft of property valued between $1,5001 and $4,999.99 is considered a serious felony. The penalty is 1 to 5 years in prison. The court may still consider it a misdemeanor depending on the circumstances. Police confirmed she was arrested on a charge of grand theft. Police noted that the suspect was willing to pay back the money but did not meet the conditions on the spot which did not prevent her from being prosecuted. And so from a cheap hotel night, she booked a ticket straight to the place without paying for the room. Hey guys, what do you think about this situation? If you like the video, don't forget to like, subscribe, and support