On May 4th, 2024, officers responded to a reported assault after receiving information that the complainant, an Uber driver, had been involved in an incident while dropping off a young female passenger. The female's father then came outside armed with an AR-15 and forced the complainant to the ground. >> How you doing? >> Not my lucky day. >> All right. Well, just give me one moment. Let everybody kind of gather around so they can hear what's going on. There's quite a few of us out here. >> That's fine. Just shaking up. Um I always ask my customers what her name is when they get in the car. I didn't pay attention that she looked under 18 or anything. I mean, I'm a new driver, been perfect for 7 years, never had an incident. And I get there and he's running after me with an AR-15. And I'm like, I got off the car, laid on the ground. He's like, "Who the f are you? What's going on?" said, "I'm an Uber driver. Don't shoot." He looked like he was going to shoot me. And then um he took a picture of my license plate, my driver's license. I showed him the app where I dropped her off. He I think he has Life 360 or whatever. He's like, "Is this where it's at?" I'm worried he's going to go kill that guy. I mean, he took I screenshot showed him a screenshot cuz I was fear for my life. So, I showed him the screenshot for the cash app getting home. I mean, I'm admitting that I took a cash ride, but like I wasn't going to leave someone stranded. They tried to get on the app. She tried to get on the app to get a ride back. She couldn't. It was declining. So, she had whoever she had cash at me, the money to get her back and I drove her back. So, that was that was it. >> Okay. Um, with everything that happened, you offer some charges. I mean, he's got my address and everything, so I >> I don't know. I've never had this incident happen. I mean, he didn't he didn't harm me, but I could have died right there on the ground. >> Well, here's the thing. Aggravated assault. All right. So, I mean, in the end, he committed a crime against you >> and it wasn't even on his property, and he chased me down the street with the mayor. >> So, that's aggravated assault. So, do you want to pursue charges against him? Yeah, I do. I mean, cuz he's got my my ID, everything. >> All right. I'm going to get you started with some paperwork and then we'll uh make a game plan and go with it. Okay. >> Now, I got a question. Were you in fear for your life? >> Yeah. >> Did you believe he would shoot you? >> Yes. >> Okay. Um he >> he told me he would shoot me and then he said I told him, "Dude, I got a 4-year-old son." told me, "Get your driver's license. Get it. Get your phone. Get I said, "No, I don't I don't want to get up. You get it. I don't know where it's at. Get it." And I was like, "At the end, like right here on this line, I would like to pursue charges. All right. Raise your right hand for me. What's your name? >> Do you swear affirm everything you told me tonight is the truth? >> Yes, sir. >> All right. Go ahead and sign right there as it >> sign or >> sign. >> Sign like your signature. Your signature 159. >> Deputies responded to the residence and made contact with the daughter. >> Hey, can you come downstairs too? Both of you. >> There you go. Are you Libby? >> Yeah, I am. What's going on? >> So, what happened earlier with the Uber driver? That's what happened. >> Okay. What happened with your dad and the Uber driver? >> My dad like came out and he started acting crazy and he like had it going and then he was like waving it around with the Uber driver and stuff. >> Did you pull him out the car or what? >> No, he didn't pull him out of the car, but he was just like, "Get your hands up and get out of the car right now." So, and then he just like got out of the car and like laid down. And then I just went inside and then my dad just came inside and was like, "Where did you go?" And then he left. [laughter] >> Yeah. And then he left. >> You have to understand we have all these people with guns because your dad put somebody innocent on the ground with a gun. >> Yeah. I I said I was like, "What is wrong with you? What are you doing?" >> So that's why we're here. >> Okay. So is that why you guys are here? So y'all need to him to come here? >> Where is he at? >> He he left to go to his girlfriend's house. >> Where's his girlfriend live? >> Um in Pensacola on the beach. Dude, what kind of gun did he have earlier? >> It was like black and it was like he >> Was it like a handgun or was it like this? >> No, it was like a big gun like Well, he just he was trying to protect me. Like he like went out there and was like, >> "What the is happening?" Like, "What is going on?" Because he thought that because he saw me leave. So that's what But he didn't like go up to the I don't know what happened after I left, but he didn't like go up to the car. Not that I saw. >> Okay. [laughter] Well, we kind of got a little bit of a different story, so that's why we need to talk to him. And >> I I wasn't even looking at the car. All Okay, so what I happened was he just came outside and then had a gun and was like, "Get down. Get down. Put your hands on the ground to get down and get out of the car and then I just I just left and I went inside." >> Okay. All right. I'll be right back with you. Okay. >> I got Sean on the phone. Is there anybody want to talk to him? >> You're the case. I don't know except >> Hey Sean, how you doing? This is Deputy Rodriguez Sanro Sheriff's Office. >> Can Can you hear me, Mr. Sean? >> Yes, I can. >> All right. So, we're at your house and we're going to need you to come home so we can speak to you in person. >> Okay. What's the nature? >> The incident that happened between you and the Uber driver. >> Okay. You mean the man that my daughter disappeared? I called You can call the Escambia County Sheriff's Office. >> You're with Santa Rosa, right? >> Yep. >> Can you please call Escambia County? >> Okay. >> Because my child went missing. I found her in Escambia County. I called Escambia County Sheriff's Office. She was being tracked. Had no idea. I called to report. I reported a um I think it's technically called uh intervention in custody or something or take a child. >> Interference with custody. >> Yep. And I told the man that I said I don't know who you are >> but you took my daughter. >> Okay. So nothing happened between you and him in Santa Rosa County. in Santa Rosa County. Yes, sir. When he a vehicle approached my home, unknown vehicle with my child. >> You know what? I am reluctant to take that man. >> Sir, can we meet with you in person? That would be better. I find one hand. >> I took a picture of his license plate. Took a picture of your license. >> He He identified who he was. I said, "That's fine." But you >> we're aiming her daughter. We see the camera footage of of you guys who are not permission for any of this. >> So, can you go ahead and please call >> Well, here's the deal. Um, so we understand what's happening between your daughter and the Uber driver and all of that. So, we need to see the footage from your house of him dropping off your daughter so we can look into it. Okay. >> But we can't we can't do >> I know that he's going to be on my footage. >> Why >> is there any reason why I wouldn't be? >> Well, he stopped just short of my property line, >> which I thought was really weird, but >> Okay. >> Um and but I clearly have his license plate. I got a picture of it. I'll send it to you. >> Um well, here's the deal. Um, if we can discuss this in person, this would be a lot better. We don't do police matters like this over the phone. It's just not it's just not how we do things. It's never how one of you know, it's not it's procedure. This is not trying to do >> a question. Do I need to get my attorney? >> Uh, right now we're just investigating what happened and what's going on and getting everybody's side of the story at this moment in time. >> So, is it a crime? I'm gonna ask you this. Is it a crime >> to approach a vehicle that uh has your daughter? >> Come meet us on this side of the story. If not, we're going to go with the Uber driver said that's simple. >> So, here's here's the deal. If you don't come talk to us, we're just going to >> Well, I just need to know if I need to get my attorney involved. That's all. >> If if you want to get your attorney, you can. That's that's up to you. But, we need to speak to you in person. >> Yeah, sure. I'm happy to speak. Um, no problem. So my my name is Deputy Rodriguez. >> Where is he? >> Where in Escambia are you coming from? >> I'm not in Escambia. I'm in Santa Rosa. >> Oh, okay. >> From about 18 miles away. >> Um and I can send you the individual's name. His name that the vehicle went to. >> Okay. >> In fact, I plan to come to you guys tomorrow morning. >> Okay. Well, we since we're doing all this now, we might as well just get it over with tonight. >> Sure. Sure. That makes sense. >> I'll um I will be uh that you right now. >> Okay. >> Yes, sir. >> The father showed up to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office later that evening. >> They don't know if it's a Florida State statute. >> And here's the policies or not. >> Here's the Florida state statute. And if you Google Florida State statue on miners and vehicles, >> you can pull it up. >> The state of Florida has a policy for Uber and because they're the original companies, but I believe it applies for all. They're under the age of 18. >> They're not supposed to accept them. And you said they know that, but they do it. >> What's the law, though? That's a policy. What's the actual statute? >> No, we need for state statute. Um, >> it's not going to be interference with child custody. >> So, >> well, well, have you has anyone So, he lied to us >> about what? >> That man picked my daughter up and brought her back. >> That's because he was paid to. Correct. >> Yeah. >> And it's documented in his lift. He's he's been to my a residence. >> Did he have a phone with you today? >> No, sir. >> Okay. So, >> because because I called and >> your attorney told us told you that he you were not to turn it into us. >> He he said, "Don't do anything until you talk to me Monday morning." >> Okay. So, where is where's Do you know what the location of the firearm is at? >> I do. >> Okay. Hey, can you give it to us? >> Why do you need to know that? >> Okay, so here's the deal. If you don't, I'm going to seize your phone, do a search warrant on it, then whoever's house that that firearm is going to be at, I'm going to do a search warrant on the house. And the reason I'm doing that is because it was used in the commission two felonies. So, at this point in time, if you're refusing to do that, we're going to go ahead. >> I'm not refusing >> you. You just said you weren't going to do that, and you keep asking me why. I understand your lawyer is there to make money off because his job is to make money and to give you legal advice. Correct. That's his job. So >> I thought his job was I thought attorney's job is to protect people. >> No, it's they their ultimate do they do it for free? >> No. >> Exactly. Okay. So their job is to make money. They're going to give you legal advice to tell us tell you what you need to do to be able to contact that person because they charge you for each contact. So, I'm just letting you know that this is what my lieutenant already talked to us about and already had. So, if you are >> but here's the here's the state law for Florida. >> For what? >> For this topic. >> Okay. So, go ahead and put your put the phone down. Put your put your phone down, sir. Turn around. Put your hands Put your hands behind your back. There's a there's a there's a I have a broken sir. Look at my wrist. >> Okay. >> You're going to see two surgeries. >> Okay. We're going to put two cuffs on you. So, >> do not separate your hands for me. >> I came here to file charges on behalf of my mother for a drug dealer. There are no drug dealer in Pensacola jurisdiction. >> Yeah. Escambia County told me to come here. >> What am I supposed to do with the guy in Pensacola? I can't go there and arrest him. >> Scampia County said that their narcotics would get a hold of their narcotics. That's why I'm standing here. >> That is why I'm standing here. >> We got that info. >> Yeah. Escambia County passed the buck. That's what they were doing. Unfortunately, that's what's happening. But at this point in time, you are being arrested for false imprisonment, which is a thirdderee felony. And you're also being arrested for aggravated assault, which is also a thirdderee felony at this moment in time. I'm going to seize your phone and we're going to do a search warrant on it and then find your firearm. Do search warrant out on the house. >> Firearm. >> Well, unless provide that information. >> I said I would before you did this, sir. You're still going to be arrested regardless. Just understand that. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Like we we're going to go ahead and and execute an arrest today. >> So >> why? There's cuz the case is cut and dry, man. It really is. And Oh, yeah. It's just It's cut and dry. There's no way. There's no way around it. It's not even really a great area. >> All right. Go ahead and step out the uh step out the >> I need to lock my car. I got you in here. >> There's pockets, right? >> Get anything out of your car. >> Do you want that property to be put back in your car and locked up with you or do you want it to go to the jail with you? Can Can we put Yes, please. Put my I don't need my computer at the jail. >> Okay. >> So, a minor can be given drugs from known people and I'm in handcuffs. >> You're in handcuffs because you pulled a firearm on somebody and you ordered them out of the vehicle. >> I concerned for the fear of my life and my daughter's life. >> No, your life was not in danger. It was an Uber driver driving. was took my daughter. >> Like if you call you if we responded out there, I can't just walk up to a car with my guns drawn. I try to actually put myself at risk and be like, "Hey, who is it?" >> Hey, has your daughter been taken from your home? >> She wasn't taken from her own she as far as I knew. >> She snuck out and she >> like, "Dude, this can only help you so much. Ultimately, your daughter needs to be held accountable for the crap you do." But anyways, I got you. Well, we'll um >> you you'll get a bond and all that. It should, right? >> How do I I don't know how you get a bond. >> They they issue >> they issue it at the jail. Go ahead and turn toward the vehicle for me. >> Which vehicle? >> This one right here. And turn toward the vehicle. >> I got your arms up. I told you I've got three surgeries. >> Okay. And I was not violent with you. >> You jerked my arm up. And I told you before I've had three surgeries. >> Okay. It's all documented on my camera. If you want to make a complaint, you have the right >> I will. Thank you. >> Can you please count that? >> Well, Joe will count that. Am I able to call someone? >> You will be able to at the jail. >> You want me to turn? >> No, I'm good. I'm just checking to make sure you don't have any weapons or firearms inside of your boat. >> Literally came here to file Escambia County. Can you put this on your camera? Escambia County told me to come here, sir. >> I know. I understand. >> They told me to notify your you to notify narcotics and you're arresting me. >> Go ahead and stay in there. >> Watch your head. >> He was charged with false imprisonment and aggravated assault with a weapon, but a jury later acquitted Dr. Sha Hollandbeck of all charges. Share your thoughts in the comments below.