Come on. Get her. >> Hey. Whoa. >> What's up? >> She just I'm getting my phone. >> Turn. Okay. >> Get on the ground. >> Your mom on top of your sister. >> Stepping on her. >> She came around me straight. >> A mother's love is supposed to be the one place a child feels truly safe. >> Yeah. I was I literally was just like not. >> There's blood on my back. I had to run in the house and she was you to her mother. But in these stories, the very person meant to protect them becomes the one they fear the most. >> But my intention is not to steal it at all. Like I'll pay for all of it right now. >> Okay. >> On October 12th, 2025, a Walmart store late afternoon, police respond to a reported shoplifting incident and escort the suspect, 32-year-old Yennia Marie Orona, into a back office, her young child sitting right beside her. And here's what actually unfolded next. Yeah. Yeah. Cooperative stuff. Um we have another one coming to put them together. >> Okay. >> Um cuz we're working on the other one right now. This is from this one. >> So I'm not sure how much the other one is. So, it might be over five. >> Okay. How do you How do you pronounce your first name? >> Y. >> Okay. Was there somebody else too? >> Um, they were together, but it was just >> Okay. >> Okay. >> I'm going I'm going to read you your Miranda rights. Okay. >> So, you're not under arrest right now, but since we're in the closed room uh right now, you're not free to go, but you're not under arrest. Okay. Um, so you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you in the court of law. Do you want to tell me kind of what happened? >> Yeah, I was I literally was just like not thinking cuz my son is like with us. Okay. >> And he's at the age when he wants to turn around. So I was just kind of hurrying up and going like so what I do is I just scan my weight first and everything and I just got like distracted. I don't know. It was a lot of >> You can come in. You can come in. >> Yeah, you can take the car too. You can bring the car. Okay. So then, so then after, so usually you scan the W card first and then scan all the items. >> So it was just kind of I think that's what it was, but my intention was not so I'll pay for all of it right now. >> Okay. Um, do you guys have the video? >> She tries to downplay the situation, shifting the narrative from theft to a simple, honest mistake. Almost like she's testing whether the officer might cut her some slack. But once the receipts and item totals start lining up, that explanation begins to lose its footing pretty quickly. >> I mean, I get it like it wasn't like intentionally, but like I did pause register like five times. That's why you kept getting those warnings up, but I kept pausing it to see if you're going to like be a little bit honest about not putting stuff in bags. >> I gave you opportunity. >> Did you scare that? I didn't. I saw it whenever I >> paused three times. Every time the girl went to go help you, that's when I paused. Nothing happened here. And I >> my mind twice. >> Did you guys want to pursue or >> Yeah. Okay. back. I didn't realize I actually brought them into I didn't realize I need a picture of them. And then did you guys want to do trespass or? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Okay. Um so you're saying so they do want to pursue charges. Okay. Uh I understand you know we make mistakes sometimes. Um, but we can't argue that here. That's going to be for your your argument while in court. Okay. Um, and it is over $500. So, it is a felony amount. Okay. So, we are going to have to take a trip down to the detention center. Okay. Um, as far as your little boy is, >> but will I have to like stay there or >> So, you have you have to be arraigned by the judge. Uh, the judge sometimes does arraignments over the weekend uh over the phone. Just depends. Have you ever been arrested before? No. Okay. Um, as far as the the jail goes, I don't know exactly how their operations works, how busy they are. Uh, but once you get arraigned by the judge, and the arraignment is basically a reading of your charges, and then your chance to enter a plea of either guilty, not guilty, or no contest, and then you'd be released on a court date. >> Walmart has a very clear rule. If merchandise walks out the door unpaid, it's considered theft. From that moment on, the woman's freedom isn't up to store employees anymore. It's up to a judge. And the single mom's story, sympathetic as it may sound, doesn't rewrite the policy. >> Can you take him to or are you mom? >> I'm mom. >> Okay. I'm sorry. Um, so would you be willing to take care of him? >> Okay. >> She's never This is an accident. I apologize. No, but like we were saying like I was talking about earlier, you weren't saying that intentionally or unintentionally or however once it like we get it happens, but we have our policy is whatever doesn't get paid for and it goes to the doors, we have to get it back and then um we have to uh charge for it. Okay. So, I'll be willing to invite you to our test. >> Yeah. So our policy is we can't let you pay for it cuz either um like you have opportunity or not whatever the case was like I said not on purpose um that's just the policy we have you guys are saying like you know it was not intentional like charging it's just our policy we have to if it's over that certain amount we have to >> so so they're not the victims Walmart's the victim right so Walmart has a policy that they need to pursue charges and then Walmart is the victim in the case. So then they're the ones that are wanting to pursue. It's not it's not them personally. It's nothing personal against them towards you. It's just their Walmart policy is any anytime a shop thrifter whatever it happens and then they have to call they have to make the report. They have to do their investigation and then we have to do our side. So I'm I'm not saying and they're not saying you're guilty, none of that. But by policy technically you didn't you did shoplift you took it past the point of sales without paying for it right. Um but like >> we upload our video and stuff to this and then they get the or we send the video to them and then they show the judge and all that stuff so it'll be on them um to watch the video and then oh yeah I can see this is happening this is happening we'll drop it or oh I see this is happening but you did this so we're going to target. So, it's just kind of whatever they do on after you go with them is on them, but they have nothing to do with them. >> In shoplifting cases, the consequences rarely stop with a pair of handcuffs. Under current policy, suspects can be banned from every Walmart location, a civil penalty that can take effect immediately, long before a court ever reviews the case. >> The trust pass is per our policy, we have to um we have to do that. >> So, after today, you won't be allowed to come back to is it just this Walmart? technically all Walmarts. >> Okay. >> Um but I mean since we we can just do ourselves. >> Yeah. We can just do it with ours and then that way we still >> and then you can always contest the trespass with corporate and you know plead your case to them. They can lift the the trespassing from from their system. Um >> yeah. So if you go to court and everything on there and gets dropped and stuff, you can call the law number and let them know what happened, if the charges are dropped, and if you can get that and then if they do end up um the charges stay and after a year from today, so this time next year, um you can call and then tell them it's been a year and um like nothing else has happened or anything like that. Um and then it'd be up to them. So as of now it was a 300 store and still shop. Um but if anything else happens there then it'd be up to them. >> No. Yeah. Okay. Okay. Is there any way you could release to my husband's custody and my police officer? >> So I I can't uh especially with it being felony amount. Uh I I can't. If it was uh under 250 and it was petty misdemeanor, then we could do a citation. Usually that's what we do for for people who are cooperative. Uh but at a felony amount, I can't I can't do that. >> So you will I stay in there the whole night? >> I that I'm not sure on that one. Um >> Okay. I'm just worried about him. Yeah, >> cuz she has her own life and schedule. So it's just >> Yeah. >> Once Walmart's door is closed to you, the next stop is usually the local holding cell. And sometimes the sudden cooperation that follows isn't about remorse. It's about knowing that the sooner things move along, the sooner bail might happen. >> One more thing. Can I just walked out with you? >> Yeah. I'm I That was That was what I was going to say. I'm not going to put cuffs on you. But when we do get to the car, for our policy, I have to uh So you'll you'll have the handcuffs on. I'll put them to the front so they're a little more comfortable for you. And then I'll >> Yeah, I just had surgery. So yeah, be great. >> Okay. Um, and then I'll just I'll try to get the paperwork knocked out as fast as I can and we'll we'll get you down there. And then um do you have anything that you want to give to your mom? Um any jewelry or anything like that? I just don't want you to lose it. >> It's permanent. >> Okay. >> Like it doesn't happen. >> So um I think if she just had surgery and she's constantly having to change her gloves, are they going to help you with that or it's going to happen? >> So they they have the the nursing staff there and then all the nurses there are under the doctor. Um, but if if they don't think that she's good enough to go into the detention center, then they'll send her to the hospital for medical clearance and then the medical or whatever they need to do on their end. I'm not medical, so I can but they'll clear her for for the detention on that. You ready? >> Okay. I love you. start places. >> Yeah, if you just hand me your phone. >> Oh, yes. >> And then >> that's it. >> Okay. You want to Let's >> You want to shut it off for me so it saves your saves your battery? >> This is all a little ridiculous. That's all. I was kind of secretly hoping they were just like, "No." >> Yeah. >> And Yeah. And then but then I guess we don't have a we don't have a say on on these ones. >> In the end, the woman is transported to jail and faces a felony theft charge since the value of the merchandise exceeded $500. Having children nearby or personal struggles may stir sympathy, but in the eyes of the law, they're never a free pass. Five alerts from the register system meant five chances to make a different choice. But in the end, a moment of pride and a little greed turned what could have been a simple shopping trip into a criminal case instead of a free bag of groceries. And in the next story, it won't be the police exposing the truth. It will be the children themselves revealing who their mother really is. On June 14th, 2024, in a quiet neighborhood, a 911 call from a 12-year-old child sends officers rushing to the scene. Inside what looks like an ordinary home, a troubling story slowly begins to surface. And here's what actually happened next. >> What's going on? What's going on? >> Fighting in the bathroom. >> They're fighting in the bathroom. >> Grandmother and mother. >> Okay, you got to get that dog away. Okay. >> Okay. Where is she? Okay, >> ma'am. >> No, you're going to go to jail. You're kidding me. >> Ma'am, I'm Officer D. Roza. What's going on? >> Nothing. I was supposed to go into detox today. >> Okay. Supposed to go to detox today. You don't have any weapons on you, do you? >> No. >> No. Did you take anything? >> No. But people have been putting their hands on me. >> Okay. Okay. I'm just going to check if you got any weapons on you. Okay. >> There's no weapon. >> Who's in here? Who's in here? Call 911. I didn't call 911 and I called the police. >> Wait, am I getting arrested? >> No, no. I'm just going to go outside and talk to you. It's loud. >> I'm driving home and I saw there were scratches on my grandma's arm and I asked where they were from because I knew they were bleeding when I was at school. She said the pricker bush. And then my mom was in the bathroom and my grandma went in there and I don't know what happened, but things start to get physical. So, I went in there and then later came out that the scratches were from a knife. >> Who said that? Your mom said that? Your grandma says that. Okay. All right. Where's that knife? >> I don't know. >> You don't know? >> I wasn't here. >> Put the dog in the room somewhere, please. >> You're okay, buddy. Move outside. >> There for a second. >> Move outside. >> Good boy. Good boy. >> All right, ma'am. So, wait. Wait. >> Jesus. >> All right. Just come over here. Come over here. You're just going to go in close right now. Okay. You're being You're not under arrest. >> No, I am not kidding you. Okay. >> All right. Well, >> I hit nobody were hitting me. >> Okay, well, we'll figure that out, okay? But right now, you are just being detained. >> The mother shows signs of long-term instability with emotional outbursts and loss of control so severe that the child ultimately feels forced to seek help outside the home. At just 12 years old, the child breaks the silence by calling 911. Meanwhile, the grandmother tries to soften the situation, offering an alternative explanation for the scratches. What happened? Do you need medical attention? Do you have any scratches from a knife? >> You see your arms? >> Yes, please. Okay. >> How'd those happen? >> They were from earlier today. >> What happened today? >> She was supposed to go to detox. >> Mhm. >> But what happened, ma'am? >> Yeah. I'd rather not say. >> Well, we already I have an idea what about what happened cuz your granddaughter just told me. Just explain to me what happened. You're not in trouble. >> She wasn't here when that she was at school. >> Okay. But she did hear you say that you were scratched with the knife or something like that or you >> Yeah. >> Okay. She cut you. Okay. Around what time did this happen? >> It just this morning. >> Okay. >> I supposed to detox today. >> Okay. >> And I'm packing and my mom is just up my ass and it just she's just driving me crazy. >> Okay. Well, like what did she do that was driving you crazy? >> She's just up my ass. >> Okay. Up about what? >> Just everything. Everything. Were you supposed to go and you didn't go? >> Yeah. Basic. Yeah. >> You decided not to go. >> It's not that I decided not to go. It's that when the lady came to pick me up, I was waiting for my boyfriend. >> Okay. >> He would be here in 6 minutes and she couldn't wait for him to come. >> Who couldn't wait? The person that was bringing you to detox. I don't know. Well, the cut. How How did that whole thing happened? Cuz obviously something happened. >> Well, that was that was earlier. She just got mad. >> Was this your mom? She took out a knife and she was like pretending she was going to hurt me, but she she didn't. >> Ma'am, she she's you have lacerations on your on your on your arm. That's not okay. And that happened earlier. So, the reason why I want to time out I want to know what happened with that knife, right? With the knife. >> I don't remember. >> You don't remember what happened? Ma'am, let's not play this game. You were arguing about what? About her going to >> Yes. About her going and I'm harassing her, >> right? And then what did she say? >> I said, "I'm going to harass you. I'm going to harass you every day of your life. >> And what did she say? >> Why are you doing this to me? I'm going to go. I'm going to go. >> Did she say Did she say she was going to hurt you >> when she got the knife out? >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Okay. And um what did she say exactly? >> I'm going to you. >> Okay. >> The knife turns out to be only the beginning. Once the bathroom door closes, the situation appears to escalate to a far more dangerous level. And once again, it's the child who reveals how the situation had moved far beyond a simple family argument. Can you recognize the knife that was used? I mean, this is >> I don't. We different knives. >> And as a matter of fact, this drawer was just jammed. >> Try not to touch anything. >> Well, it was just jammed and we just had to stick our hands in there. >> Okay. So, you don't know which knife? >> No. >> Okay. She locked herself in the bathroom, I'm guessing. >> Yeah. >> After she did that, what happened? >> I let her stay there for a while. >> Okay. And then you're >> And then granddaughter came from school. >> No, no, she went to her friends after school. Okay. >> So, she didn't get home. She didn't get here till about 5:30. >> How many hours was she in the bathroom for? >> She was in the bathroom a while and I popped the lock and went in to wake her up and get her off. >> Okay. So, she was just like knocked out in the bathroom. Okay. What happened when she woke up? >> That's true. Well, where's my stuff? You took my stuff. >> Okay. Did she hit you? Did she hit you at any point after that or not? Did she hit you? You sure about that? >> Um, I am. >> Okay. So, she wakes up. >> She She was yelling and screaming. What was your Where was your husband during this whole altercation? Where was he when this >> Probably outside mowing the lawn? >> Okay. So, he had no idea about what happened. >> Did you see any of it? Her freaking out in the head. >> You got punched in the head by who? >> My daughter. >> Your daughter? >> Yeah. The one that called the police? >> Yeah. So, your daughter just punched you in the head? >> Yeah. Do you have any knives on you? Any weapons? Patter. >> You did weapons? Yeah. >> All right. You sure? >> Yeah. >> Okay. You want anything right now? Any right now? >> You sure? >> Yeah. You have shoes? Are they in the house somewhere? Slippers or something like that? >> Yeah, somewhere. I'm not getting arrested, are you? >> We're doing an investigation right now. I told you you're just being detained right now. You're not under arrest, but you are being detained in handcuffs right now. >> All right, you just need to explain to me what happened. Okay, >> that's what happened. >> And I was being loud. >> What led to the physical altercation? I know there was a verbal altercation, but who went after who? >> She went after me. She just came and hit. So, you're just saying that your daughter just came into the bathroom and hit you in the head? >> Yeah, she came ran at me and punched me. I don't want her to get arrested by >> Nobody's talking about that, but I need to understand what's going on right now. Okay. >> Hi. Do you need any medical attention? Are you okay? Did she hurt you at all? Did she hit you at all? >> Okay. >> When the mother suddenly turns and accuses her own daughter, it begins to look like an attempt to flip the victim narrative. Instead of remorse, she seems convinced that she is the one being betrayed by the very child who tried to call for help. >> I don't want her to get in trouble. >> Well, that's besides the point right now where we need to figure out what exactly happened. >> So, let me just clarify. You were in the >> Okay, just take a deep breath for me, okay? Cuz I need to understand what exactly happened. All right? So, you were in the bathroom. You were looking for your medicine. That's correct. While you were looking for your medicine, there was a verbal argument between you and your daughter. me and my mom. A >> verbal argument between you and your mom? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> And then my daughter opened her door and charged at me and came into the bathroom and hit me. >> Was daughter involved in this verbal argument or she just got upset by the verbal argument and then she came into the bathroom and you're saying she punched you in the head? >> Yeah. >> That's with a closed fist. >> Yeah. >> Okay. So, she closed face, punched you in the head. >> Yeah. >> What are we doing back here? >> Do either one of you guys have a tissue? Do anything wrong. Nothing wrong. >> Okay. >> I did absolutely nothing wrong in there. All right. Hang tight for a sec. Okay. >> She was behind her mother putting her in a chokeold and that's from the daughter had to rip her off. Probably why she's saying I got punched in the head. It was her daughter defending her grandmother. >> How old is mom? Say >> old. You probably have on an elderly. I would say over 65. >> So yeah, we have obviously assault with a knife. She said I asked which knife it was. There's a bunch of she's like I don't know but they're in there. >> And you've got assault for today and for this right now and the salt for this morning. >> I want to make sure you're okay cuz you this you told me that you had a condition. Correct. >> I do. >> I'm still going to call the paramedics. I just want them to check you out. >> No, no, no, no, no, no, no. Please. >> I just want to make sure. >> This is all embarrassing enough. >> No, it's not. Listen, my job is to make sure safe and sound. Okay. >> The grandmother refuses medical attention, not necessarily because she isn't hurt, but because the situation itself is deeply humiliating. Meanwhile, the mother shows no sign of remorse, only anger and curses directed at the very people trying to help. >> So, she's going to the police station. >> Oh, she's getting arrested, ma'am. Absolutely. >> So, what happened? She's getting arrested. >> Then what? She going to get >> So, I'll tell you. I'll go over that right now. She's going to get arrested for what happened this morning and today. Okay? Even if she were to bond out, she's not going to be allowed back at the home. She'll have to go somewhere else. We're going to put something that's called a conditions of release. It's a temporary protective order, and it keeps her from coming here. If she were to come here, she'd be arrested on a felony. She cannot come back until her court date, which is going to be Monday. So, from today until Monday, she's not allowed back here at the house. >> So, there goes her bed at CVH. >> Just because she can't be here doesn't mean she can't go to CVH. She just can't be in this house. If she's got to meet somewhere, she can call them and say, "Can I meet you at Starbucks or can I meet you at the commuter lot?" She just can't be at the home. >> Well, she's not going to be able to bond out. So, >> well, that if she makes a phone call to someone or it depends on what happens, the bail commissioner may let her out. We don't know what's going to happen until it happens. But if she does get let out, we'll give you a call and let you know because she's not going to be allowed at the home. Okay. >> All right, Denise. So, you are under arrest right now. Okay. >> No, I am not kidding. So, you are under arrest. I'm going to be transporting you back to the police department right now. >> Please go now. I hope they arrest my daughter and my mother. >> You got to try to take a deep breath for me. Okay. >> I'm sorry. They've been trying to all myself. Oh god, I hate my life so bad. What's going to happen to them? the one who were putting their hands on me. >> There's an entire investigation that's going to be done. Okay, those are other officers over there doing the rest of the investigation. >> They deserve to go to jail. >> In the end, Denise is taken to jail and faces multiple charges, assault, threats, risk of injury to a child, and disorderly conduct. If convicted, she could face penalties of up to $6,000 in fines, 2 years of probation, and 100 hours of community service. But one question remains. What do you think about the grandmother repeatedly downplaying Denise's behavior? Was it a mother's instinct to protect her child, or the kind of quiet tolerance that can slowly create a violent Karen in the first place? And while one brave child found the courage to dial 911 and end the nightmare somewhere else, that nightmare is still going on. On March 20th, 2023, in a quiet residential neighborhood, police respond to an emergency call about a family dispute. What starts as a small argument quickly spirals into something far more serious. And here's what actually unfolded next. >> What's going on? >> Uh, we don't have anybody working today. Is anybody else in the house >> speak? >> Yes. >> Did you call? >> Yes. >> Who lives here? You live here? >> Yeah. >> All right. Who wants to tell me why I'm here? outside. >> Who's your auntie? >> Take my mom cuz my mom. >> Okay. I need your mom's ID. Your aunt's ID. Get those. But I just I just sleeping and then my niece the to call me she beat her and then when I'm coming I see everything. So the kid can explain it. I don't know what's going on because I was sleeping. >> So you stopped her. >> Yeah. I just called her. I say stop. Why you hing her? I tell her if you call police you don't you going to have a problem for because you try to fighting the kid the don't have a age. He can't talk for the for the police. But she don't know that. I try to help her. >> How did she normally discipline you? Was that Is that normal? Is this something going something different going on? >> She always every time she get mad, she always put her hands on me and my sister. >> Who else was inside when this was happening? >> The little sister. >> Okay. So, we was in my room and she came inside. She told my little sister, which is the girl with the green shirt, to take my little brother's shower. >> Green shirt. She was on her phone and my sister was like, "Okay, she's coming." Um, she went back outside and she came inside and started beating up with my sister. I was like, "What happened?" Cuz it happened ultimately. I was like, "Oh my god, what happened?" Cuz my cousin was just standing right beside me. I was like, "What happened?" She started banging her head on the wall, biting her. As you can see, a mark in her arm. She started biting her and stuff. I was like, "What happened?" I went, cuz my auntie was in my grandma room. She went and called my um auntie. And mom was like, "What happened?" Cuz she was sleeping. And when she woke up, like I started yelling because I didn't know what's going on and stuff. And my auntie came and started talking to her and stuff. She was just yelling and doing the most and she was like, "She going to call the cops." >> Who called the cops? She >> I think she did. >> She did. >> Yeah. >> Has she ever done this before? >> By the time the aunt has to step in to stop it, it's clear the situation has crossed well beyond normal boundaries. The mother calls it discipline, but the people witnessing the scene seem to see the situation very differently. >> Today, subject was here. She said they was mad. >> They was mad. Who was mad? >> Mom and her sister. >> Ask her if she was disciplining her kids. I wonder if she was disciplining Zafira for something today. Was she physically disciplining her? >> She asked the the other daughter there to give shower to the kids. She don't want. >> Okay. >> That's why they argue. >> How did she discipline her? >> Okay. She said she don't she she never know about the kids really because the family they take care the kids >> a bite mark. Did you bite her? >> No. >> She didn't. Did she punch her or she just used her flip-flop? >> You punch her? No. She said she take the sandals. She beat her with the sand. >> Where did she hit her with the sandal? >> Okay. Two people were saying that they that the zapir was like her head was hit hidden in the wall. Do you have a she ID, passport, anything with her name on it? You're good to go. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Come stand right here. >> Where do you feel like you got hit? You got hit in the head, you said. >> Yeah, she pushed my head in the floor. >> She said she was using a flip-flop. Did it feel like a flipflop? >> She wasn't. She didn't even use no flip. >> Is there any bump there or anything? >> I don't know. >> You feel the bump? >> I feel my head. >> Where does she live? >> She came here. She's trying to go back to her boyfriend. So, she want us to go with her and I don't want to >> Where's your boyfriend? >> Indiana. >> Indiana. >> Did you guys used to live up there? >> No, I never I don't want to go live with her cuz her boyfriend is >> Where's your What about your dad? >> Dad is a hater. >> This is a case number. Let her know I'm going to be calling the Department of Children and Families. That's what's going to happen. Okay. I think the disciplining is is is a bit excessive. She trying >> to help her, but she understand. >> She trying to go back to Indiana. The kids were saying >> and she has a boyfriend or boyfriend. >> Boyfriend. You You take ducky in front of boyfriend. >> I don't know. That's what the daughters were saying. The daughter says something about Indiana. >> Yeah, but they don't want to. >> Right. So, she try is she talking about trying to go to Indiana? >> I don't know. >> As the claim of gentle discipline begins to fall apart, a different picture slowly emerges. The ants account opens the door to a more complicated reality. one that isn't just about legal responsibility, but about the deeper tensions already simmering inside the family. So we're here about the incident that occurred yesterday between Nadj and her daughter Zira. I was just sleeping but my niece call me and then when I'm coming the issue is on but >> what did you hear? >> Another just call me auntie. Auntie my mom I just come and then I take her and then this one. So this is the thing. If you guys did see something like we need to know cuz if not your >> sleeping I was sleeping. Just tell me. >> But she said there's been other times or other incidents where mom has hit her. >> Yeah. Maybe she or something. I don't know because I take care all people inside. September they send me the paper. They say the deny again. I pay $5,000 to >> deny for what? >> The paper. The resident paper >> for your sister. >> Yeah. She still don't have residency. >> No. >> How long your sister been here in the States? for 5 years. I'm a sister. >> So why are you doing that for her? >> Because I have a sister. I just have >> But if she's not taking the initiative to do that for herself, why is that your responsibility? >> Don't she have Don't she have a the father of her kids? >> Yeah, but I don't know what is the father he is. But I think >> again, that's not your responsibility. That's hers. She's an adult, right? >> Yeah. >> All right. Then you shouldn't be going out your way to get her something if she's not doing the same. There could be a possibility that the kids that you've raised all their life could be removed from the household because of what she did. So, we don't want to protect what she's doing if it's not if you guys are not being protective of your nieces. That can happen. That's not what we want to do. But we want to make sure they're in an environment to where everyone else that are adults around them is going to protect them. And right now, from what your niece is saying, she's gotten into an altercation with her and this one is the worst. She has a bite mark on her arm. >> When did she move here? >> Uh, I think so 6 months because I went for her. >> How are you going to keep them from being >> uh yesterday? I talk to someone. He tell me um some friends leaving on the back and then you say he was some high police. I don't mind. I'm >> She want Listen, she going to have to go. >> Yeah, I know. >> She's going to have to go because I don't feel comfortable allowing your nieces to stay here if mom is here. You guys work. >> She She already applied for >> child support. >> Yeah. Yesterday I talked to somebody. It appears that the mother's loss of control in her personal life may have been redirected toward asserting power over children she wasn't even directly raising. At that point, the testimony of the older daughter begins to carry real weight. >> My room, I mean our room, and was cleaning. And she told my brother to take I mean my sister took um take my little brother's shower, which is the one you just saw outside. And my sister was on her phone probably doing something and she was like, "Yes, I'm coming." and my sister called her phone away and actually um um got up to go take my brother shower and she went back out. I'm talking about my mom. She went back outside and come back inside. And I was like um trying to fix the window and stuff, putting new stuff in the room. I was in the bed and ultimately I heard my um little sister yelling. She was like, "Oh my god, you're hurting me." And stuff. And I saw my little sister in the floor. She pushed her, started um stepping on her head and at a point that my sister couldn't really breathe. My sister had to push her a little bit, but she bit my sister in her arm. And after that, I was just crying cuz I I couldn't help my sister. I was crying and stuff. >> Why couldn't you help her? Why you felt like you could help her? >> Cuz I feel like I couldn't help her cuz she's my mother. I don't want to put my hands on her. >> You didn't want to You didn't want to like push me. >> But if it was somebody else, I would step over my sister cuz she's my sister and I'm the oldest one. >> You seen with your two eyes? >> Yes. >> Your mom on top of your sister stepping on her. >> She definitely does have because Your aunt doesn't have anything in documents saying that. But at the same time, you guys are old enough to make a choice. >> Yeah. >> Like the police wouldn't be able to come here and forcibly take you guys out >> and make you go with this being your residence since you guys are younger. Your mom will have to do like an emergency court and stuff like that. Even though your grandmother don't check with you guys, but because you guys can talk to yourself and say that, you know, this is where you guys, this is where you want to stay. >> Um, she can't forcefully pull you guys out. I can't forcefully pull you guys out because your mom wants you to know that. >> Yeah. >> So, both your uncles came in? >> Yeah. To help my little sister out. And >> does your other uncle here? >> No, they both went >> They're both at work. >> Yeah. >> Now, justice is no longer an abstract idea. It's visible in the determined expression of the older sister as she steps forward to protect her younger sibling. Another young witness in the family quietly confirms the same acts of violence. >> 10. >> Can you tell us what happened? It was when it started when my mom was telling my sister to go take the shower and she said wait cuz >> you said your mom >> I called her mom but she's not my mom. >> Okay. >> So you were in the room. >> Okay. >> She called my she's telling my sister to go take her shower. My sister said wait cuz she was doing something or something. And then when she was getting up she told her dad again and she was she said wait she was doing something. And then she started to yell at her and say all that and then start yelling, cursing at her. And then she started to hit my sister. At that time I was helping my sis, my other sister fix the lid. She just started to hit her, punch her in the wall, hit her head on the floor and then start kicking her. >> And then you said that she bit Zapira too. You saw that happen? >> Yeah. >> How did she bite her? What was how like what did you see? picked up her head and just >> Was a Farah standing up or was she on the ground still? >> She was on She was still on the ground. >> She picked Safira up by the arm and then bit her on the arm. Okay. So, she was like bent over Zap or >> She was just on the ground. She just grabbed her. >> Your mom was your mom like hovering over her >> or she was on the ground with Saf with her. >> She was hovering over >> hovering over her. Okay. 12:00 around there and I start talking to her and said, "Can you clean it up and um you know go take a shower and shower with the kids for me?" You know, she didn't pay attention to me. So I asked her again and she was like, "Well, excuse my language, man." Because she >> It's fine. >> And the daughter said, "You know, what kind of you talking about, you know, you went up on you to work with yourself, you know, and so I was upset. I said, "Okay, if you don't talk like that, I'll take the phone." You know what I'm saying? And um and she said, "Well, you did buy the phone for me. You didn't buy the phone for me. Uh for me, why how you going to take it from me?" And she swung. She threw her hand her hand in my face and I dropped them. My glasses fell down. When I sit there, I try to grab her and um I grabbed her. I put her on the bed. I hit her on her butt with my slides. She threw her hand again and hit me in the face again. Um and her head hit the she was throwing her hands. her hand actually on the bed and they said that I hit her as the wound up on her arm. >> Now can you tell her I understand that she said that her her daughter hurt herself by hitting her arm on the bed. However, there are multiple people in the house who witness her bite her. >> You know my sister did not say that because she was not taking place. She heard the commotion and came over and you know what happened her business. >> I never said it was her sister. So I want you to ask her uh how true is it? Her daughter says that she was her mom threatened to poison her if she didn't go back with her to um Indiana with borac or she's going to have DCF taken. >> No, it's the younger one. Yeah, >> that's not what I said. I said, you know, street life. >> Okay. >> Hey, good. Hey, can you let the lady know that she's going to be placed under arrest? Can you translate that for me? All right. Cuz I need her to put her hands behind her back. >> Okay. And just let her know we need her to remove all her jewelry. Her ring, her earrings, any jewelry on her body? >> What medication does she need? >> What's the medication? Can you ask? >> I'm sick. >> And she's diabetic. Yeah. >> All right. So, okay. So, bring that. >> In the end, the woman is taken to jail and faces child abuse charges. With aggravating factors such as striking the child in the head and causing injuries to a minor, she could face jail time and intervention from the Department of Children and Families, DCF, including the possibility of losing or severely limiting her parental rights. On September 10th, 2023, in Fulton County, Georgia, police respond to a domestic violence call involving a mother and her adult daughter, Milana. What begins as an argument over $300 in rent quickly turns the apartment into a chaotic scene. And here's what unfolded next. >> Spit on me. She just spit on me in front of y'all. >> Anyways, >> she punched my wife in the face. I want you to put a pistol up my house. Look, she destroying my house. I come in here, she's beating on my wife on the floor, busting her nose, busting her face. My wife ain't do nothing to her. We told her she's going to have to leave cuz she said we told her you're going to have to start helping out on the rick. She said, "I ain't giving y'all nothing. I ain't doing nothing. She's throwing everything on the ground. She's breaking everything. >> I just had a surgery. >> She just had surgery. >> She has to go and I want to be distracted. >> Anyway, they wanted me to get a $300 on you. That's different. I'm not giving y'all rent and y'all not paying us. My name is on the lease. His name is not on no lease. >> You hear what I'm saying? She's throwing everything around on the ground. She calling people to come over here and do something. I'm hearing all of this and trying to make it here and call the police at the same time. >> When it comes to >> she waited till I left >> to come back. She started packing her things. >> She's lying. You have to look. >> Where's my phone? >> That you not a problem. Don't take anything that you didn't buy. I said, "I need to see what you're packing." I stood right there in that doorway and see all that stuff. She destroyed it. I was in that room. >> No, he's lying. They got a shotgun sent in the room. >> She sent me a text, right? I'm in the room from the seat. So, they told me that I had to leave, right? So, she sent me a text. >> You got to And you threatened your mother. Mind you, I'm in the room on the phone with my friend. I didn't even see the message. >> So, I'm pissed off. So, I get up. I start packing. He took the TV and my door off the handles. So, I start packing my cuz I just bought food for the house. >> When money gets tight, egos tend to get loud. Inside this home, gratitude seems to be a concept Milana has long forgotten. And like so many family conflicts, the tension doesn't stay between adults. It quickly drags the children in the house into the middle of it. >> Mother dropped my wife. >> She got to go, >> bro. You got to You got to go. lying. He is lying. >> Go in the house for me. All right. Just go in the house for me. All right. >> Anyways, like both of us were here. You >> see that stuff on the left hand side all the way in the back? That belongs to her. So, we were taking stuff out of the refrigerator that she bought the eggs, the bread. I put everything on the counter. She started packing it up. She noticed when I went to the refrigerator to start putting the things that she bought on the counter, she went she tried to go around me to the door right there and I screwed the door and I said, "Let's finish one thing at a time." She told me to move. I said, "Don't touch. I didn't touch you. I don't touch." >> So, you do have a >> Yes. >> That's what I asked you if you had a gun. >> I said yes. It's sitting in my room. No. >> You know, you say is there involved? No, cuz I didn't grab my is sitting where it's been for the past few days. So, I started taking the stuff out the bag that I was throwing away. She trying to be funny. So, she started throwing my stuff on the floor. >> She opened Listen, she opened up a can of juice and started pouring it in my clothes. So, I'm like, "Oh, so we playing dirty." So, I start grabbing juice and I started throwing it everywhere. Why is you like Don't play with me. She got dirty dish detergent in my baby's eyes. >> Who else is in this house? my brother and her her husband standing right there. >> You don't want to give them the babies cuz you're worked up right now. >> No, I'm not. I do not want them with my kids. No, I don't. So, I start opening stuff and I start pouring it out cuz I'm like, if we're going to play dirty, we're going to play dirty. She got the turkey in my baby eyes. So, then she go in my room. She grabbed my computer, my school computer. I got assignments due today. And she put my in the water. So, I grab it. So, she grabbed me to keep my phone. >> In Milana's world, justice apparently isn't about fairness. It's about who can throw more pasta sauce across the wall. Meanwhile, the mother breaks down in tears, revealing that this isn't the first time her daughter has turned violent against her. >> She got mad that I was matching her in it >> and punched her in the face. >> So, she hit me. This is the aftermath. I don't know who she's called to come over here. She's put her hands on me. She's destroyed the house. She's very disrespectful. I can't take it no more. We've already been through this situation once before. The same thing when she put her hands on me. >> That's This the second time. The first time she jumped her right here. That girl jumped my wife right here. >> We just asked her earlier today. >> Y had an incident. >> Yes. She she I guess she hit rock bottom. She came back and apologized. As a mother, you've apologized. I'm thinking you've hit rock bottom. You have nowhere else to go. We've burned all your bridges. As a mother, I never want to see my children out on the street looking back. But at the same time, I can't live like this. I can't bite my tongue because I don't want to hurt your feelings or get you upset enough to do this. I can't I just had a surgery. I've bent over backwards to try to help her get her on the right track. We babysit. She pays no bills. Where did the >> Where did she tell But you did see it. >> I did not see it. No. >> Since you've moved in, it's costing us $22 a day in electricity. We need you to start pitching in. You just paid $600 for some skinny shop so you can lose some weight. You just paid over $1,000 so you could celebrate your 22nd birthday. We need you to start putting in $300 a month. I ain't giving y'all nothing and I ain't leaving. and she walked off. My wife went in there to talk to her. She said, "Get out of here." She said, "This is my house." So, I told her, "Send her a notice that she has to vacate in 30 days." She got mad. She pulled the wife up. She pulled the my wife. My wife called me. I told her, "Don't worry about it. She's not going to do nothing to you." Then my wife calls me and says, "She's punching me. She's on the phone with me. She took my phone, destroyed my phone. There's blood on my back. I had to run in the house and she was bow you to her mother. So I didn't do nothing but I broke him apart. She's like you. And she tried to kick my wife again. >> The damage from this conflict clearly reaches far beyond a single argument. But what stands out most is Milana's attitude, a striking indifference toward the law, and almost no sign of empathy for the woman who raised her. >> Cuz like they just keep playing with me and I swear to God I don't be doing nothing. I do my part and decide they just keep trying me and trying me and so she start my name is Milana >> y'all start going tick for tat with the property whatever they >> she started it first on everything I swear got so when she grabbed me I'm like get the off me so she like let me go let me go the police is on their way so I'm like I don't give a so she had grabbed me she had like pushed me so I pushed her back and she grabbed me so we ended up fighting like don't keep grabbing me like I did not do nothing they was upset because we're On section 8, there is no rent. >> When you guys were fighting, do you have any bruises? >> Do I have No. >> Okay. What happened specifically? What happened? >> When we fought. So, I was getting my my shoe. She I didn't know what she put in the water. I thought she put my phone in the water. She put my computer in the water. So, I grabbed my computer. She grabbed me. I'm like, "Get the off me." She like, "Don't touch me." So, I'm like, "No, you don't touch me." So, she like, "The police on the way." And stuff like that. And I'm like, "I don't give a I'm" I'm like, "You started like you're upset for what?" And she go and she splash in my eyes. So I push her and she goddamn grabbed me and we just ended up fighting like she kept doing like with the pushing me and stuff like she think cuz she my mom and she could just push me and keep doing >> and I'm not going to say that there's a weapon involved. Was there a weapon involved? >> I on my kids. No, I have a I do have a it's in my room in in in a bag sitting on top of the dresses. >> At no point in time did you ever take the >> my kids on my life. May God strike me down right now on my life. I swear to God I have not touched my even with him sitting there yelling. If I'm the one with why why my brother got in the living room he got a shot his shot sitting in the living room. My still bagged away in the room cuz don't keep grabbing me. You were throwing my my stuff in the water. You started it by pouring juice all in my room. So yeah, I started pouring juice in the kitchen and stuff. I started taking my stuff out the back. She was upset cuz I started packing my stuff. >> So who takes care of these babies other than you? >> They don't do nothing for my kids. The truth about the so-called rent dispute quickly comes into focus. The mother wasn't even asking for cash. All she wanted was a small contribution, washing the dishes every Wednesday and Thursday. Yet, even that simple responsibility never happened, despite Milana having no problem spending hundreds of dollars on other things. >> All because we asked her to pay some lick and start trying to help out. >> Why he yelling? >> Huh? They know what's going on here with my junk. >> We We handling it though. We going to We going to get it. We're going to handle it. >> I hope you arrest her. >> Listen, she jumped off. >> Listen to me. Listen to me. >> Okay, >> we we we just Y'all were already up here. We brought it down to here. We're going to stay there. She We're going to arrest her. We're waiting for the parent the other parent to pick up the kids. Do you understand? >> Okay. I'm just saying the last time we went through this, >> everyone needs to just remain under control. Black officer show up. The last time we went through this, a black officer showed up and told us and told us, "Well, it's your daughter and I can't prove who who smoke her first, so she nothing's going to happen to her." This is the second time jumped my wife. Jumped on my wife. This is our daughter. We did. We told We said we were never going to let her come back in after she beat on my wife the first time. She came back crying with my grandsons. She knows how we feel. Please, I'll come back and I'll stop. How is it wrong that she's been here 7 months and all we did was >> you start the process to get her evicted. >> We sent her a text. >> We sent her a text saying, "Hey, things aren't working out. This is your 30 days." >> Let me tell you right now, like I said, we are going to take her to jail. We're waiting for the baby father to come pick up the kids. Okay? What I'm advising for you guys is she lives here. >> No, not anymore. >> Get start the eviction process. Go down to Fton County, get that paperwork in place so she is not so she doesn't live here legally. And then if you feel threatened, get a temporary protection order, which means she cannot return to this premises. >> This is her destroying my house. >> This is her >> I'm sorry. >> Destroying my house. >> They trying They're trying to do the session a thing. They trying to trick her. Put her on section A. Take the section A stuff and have her section A. Put her on section A. That's the whole thing they trying to do. That what she telling me. She got on that section A. >> Hey, that she telling me she got on the section A. She telling me that y'all got her. She pull sign on y'all section A. >> So I didn't sign the lease. I'm not on the lease before. >> I'm not on the lease. >> She not on the lease. >> Am I not on the lease? >> She on the lease. >> Girl, I pull it up right now. And she has something to do with us. >> What? What she been arrested for? >> For hitting her in the >> Because I beat her. She threw salt in his eye and she threw juice on his eye. >> In the end, the woman is taken to jail and faces charges of thirdderee child cruelty and simple battery. If convicted, she could face fines of up to $2,000. And the mother's decision to push for legal action and even begin the eviction process isn't cruelty. It's the last attempt to restore order and safety after trust has been broken too many times. Because sometimes in a family pushed to the breaking point, the law becomes the final boundary. And after these family tensions, the next story begins with a betrayal in a text message and a full-blown emotional meltdown. On May 17th, 2023 in Ohio, police respond to a domestic violence call that sounds complicated from the start. What was supposed to be a meeting between two women who share children with the same man quickly explodes into a heated fight, one of them pregnant. And here's what actually happened next. >> Our house at our house. Yeah. >> Okay. I'm my phone. >> Get her. >> Hey. Whoa. >> What's up? >> She just I'm getting my phone. >> Okay. >> Get on the ground. Get on the ground. >> On the ground. Back. >> Okay. >> Where? In the um >> And where's my son at? >> In the cup holder. >> Stop moving. >> Where's my son? >> Okay. Can you get my phone to change? >> Where's my son at? >> Look in the yard, >> sir. I have custody. >> And will you guys stop talking right now? >> Let me do my job. >> Get my phone. >> You got my phone. >> Look all over. >> Get in the backseat of the car. >> Okay. I'm just telling her how to get my phone. TP. >> I got him separated. You got it. >> Turn around. >> Me? I didn't even fight her. >> I do. >> Oh, we look alike. Is that our >> You're the one who put You're the one that punched her. >> Yep. Because this is my house and she pulled up. Is that what it is? You >> She was going to do No, but she really did grab She pulled up here and she threw [ __ ] at us. Mhm. Text message. >> I have everything recorded. So, >> hold on. Hold on. Okay. Keys in the car. Yeah, they pulled up here. >> We look alike. >> Yeah, you look >> Is that what it is? We Me and her look alike. >> Your sisters? >> Yes. >> Yeah, you do look alike. Yeah. >> I I couldn't help it. So do my sons. And they're >> Yeah. And my sister's pregnant. And as you can see, she put her hands on my sister cuz what happened to her shirt? Yeah. I'm coming. I'm coming. Let me get my shoes. Well, >> not saying you're going to jail, but you're going in the backseat of a car right now. >> See? >> Okay. If you don't care, that's fine. >> The aggression is easy to see, but behind it lies a tangled web of custody disputes, family tension, and broken trust. The kind of situation that can challenge even seasoned officers trying to piece together what really happened. Yeah, >> on the day everybody about to get mad. I'm about to turn the whole city up. Watch me. Watch me. >> Watch me turn this whole city up. Cuz about my pregnant sister, I'll kill everybody. Yes, I said that. >> My sister is pregnant. That pulled up to my sister's house trying to find my sister's baby dad. She's mad that my my sister is pregnant by her baby dad. She is reallying depressed about it. So she felt the need that she had to pull up to my sister's house. So I be the up because she decided to put her hands on my sister and that's on everything, bro. >> So you're protect. >> Yes. Because my sister is pregnant. Y'all got me up. >> Breathe in through your nose out your mouth. >> Oh, I'm te, bro. I want I want y'all to let her out the car. I want y'all to let her out the car. >> Bite your arm, dear ma'am. >> Protection orders. >> Are you the sister? So >> are you pregnant? >> Yes. Okay. So, you have a protection. You have >> I don't know what it is. I have something in my brain. >> I don't know what it is called, but she came there beating on me and all type spitting on me in front of my son. All types >> cuz the restraining order cuz she didn't. >> She's she's mentally insane. >> Do you have any paperwork showing the >> protection order? Yeah. >> No, I haven't gotten you just went to court. >> She hasn't been to court for it. Where was she hitting on you at? Inside or outside? >> She punched me in the face. >> Okay. >> All right. >> Apparently, uh that's sister, she's pregnant. >> The other sisters in my car, she got mad because this lady came here, start beating on him cuz I guess they're exes. But now he's with her and she's pregnant with his baby's daddy. >> It's your typical Dayton drama. Use your big boy voice. >> When talk of a supposed protective order turns out to have no clear legal standing, the officers fall back on the one thing that matters most, evidence. After reviewing the statements and circumstances, they reach a conclusion. One woman is arrested for assault and the other will also face similar charges. >> Ma'am, >> did you have your son for visitations? >> Do I have my son for visitation? >> Yeah. Did you have your two sons for visitations? >> I have I have Zion Monday through Friday. Okay. Court order that Richard did him Friday through Sunday. It is Tuesday. I mean Wednesday, I'm sorry. >> So you have visitations Monday through Friday. Do you have C? He lives with you Monday through Friday. >> Yes. That comes over his dad Friday through Sunday. >> Yes. Okay. That's what I need to know. >> Can I say one more thing? That was my whole thing of >> Let me ask Why were you here? Did they invite you over? >> Yes. Listen. >> Me and this is the new baby. Me and her were supposed to do. Okay. We were supposed to meet at his mom house today. You were supposed to be the girlfriend, right? >> Yeah. I was supposed to meet her today. >> Cuz you've never met her before. >> No, I I seen her yesterday on the FaceTime, but it took for me to see if something cuz I I had told her to get her out of here before we left this one. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> Are they Do they want to press charges? >> Nobody has said anything about >> All right. Where where where we at here? I'm so I'm sorry. My mind is so scrambled right now. I am shaking really bad. >> Where we at? >> You can roll that up. You can roll it up. >> Probably going to domestic her. >> Okay. >> Um her and the victim is going to be the guy. >> Okay. She punches her, so she needs she needs to be charged and taken down for assault. >> Okay. Is it is it just assault or is there a family relation? >> No, there's no family relationship. Yeah. Okay, that's fine. Um, >> and then and if we really want to go that we're out. >> She she p that that pregnant chick punched her too. So cute. >> In many domestic violence cases, the line between victim and aggressor isn't always easy to draw. Once retaliation enters the picture, the story can quickly become far more complicated than it first appears. >> You got all that? >> Clear as mud. >> Sure. >> Clear as mud. You need her information and her information and you should probably talk to them and get their rendition of the story real quick. >> And then you're going to need his information because >> she's already got and then her information too. >> Y everybody up there. >> Okay. That's how that's going to go down. >> Okay. >> And then I'm pretty sure that they'll never have a conversation here again. >> Yeah. >> Me neither. >> Okay. >> So, here's here's here's here's what's here's what's happening. You're getting arrested for domestic violence >> because you tried to attack him. All right. Now, she's going to jail for assault. I mean, the the one that's not pregnant. Hold on. I'm not done. Because she assaulted you. Be finished. She is pregnant. She's getting charged with assault against you, but she's not going to jail because she's pregnant. So, she's going to be summoned to court. Okay. that I could be at least some someone so I can go back home to myself. >> Yeah, that's not a possibility right now there. I am I am I am I am sorry. >> It's okay. >> But it's okay. >> But unfortunately, we don't have a choice. >> Uh until you can find someone to bond you out or until you go to court in the morning. >> Oh, I'm about to be in there all day. >> Well, the good thing is that Friday you'd be there all weekend. >> If if the girl if the lady did this to me, right, and I'm pregnant, right? Why the sister going to jail for defending me? >> Your sister's going to jail >> for >> She's going to jail. >> Do you want to go to jail, too? >> For what? For what? >> I don't answer to you, ma'am. >> Exactly. Cuz you got to give me a reason. >> You're an officer of the law. You have to answer to her. >> I don't. She's really You're an officer of the law. >> Would you like to fill out a witness statement about what happened, sir? >> Yes, I would. And I also want to press charges against your witness as well. >> Is that dumb? >> The the report will be completed, sir. I want to press charges. threats to call a supervisor or sarcastic lectures about knowing the law, don't change a case file that's already been built. At one point, she insists she wants to file a complaint claiming self-defense, yet refuses to complete the paperwork required to do so. >> Domestic violence assault. >> She came here hitting me for no reason. >> Assaulted you and you have a child together. It's domestic violence. >> Where's the child? >> You have a child. >> It don't matter. No, it's assault at this point. It's No. >> Would you like to fill this out or no? >> Can I have your badge number? >> 281. >> 281. What's your name, man? >> Pharaoh. Full name. >> Officer. Officer. First name. >> You're officer of the law. You have to give me first and last name. >> Pharaoh. >> No, that's not your name, sir. >> Fill this out. >> Yes, I'm going to fill it out. >> I'm going to fill it out. >> For her to go to jail, that's got to be filled out by you and >> Yeah, it will. Trust me. What is your number again, sir? >> 281. >> Yeah. First name and last >> officer Pharaoh. First initial S. >> No full name. >> I don't answer to you, sir. Would you like to fill this out or not? >> Pull off like a We have to get them to jail. We have two people who are taken to jail. I'm trying to get out of statement and you're not cooperating. >> Then you can talk to >> Are you done talking to her? >> Self-defense. Y'all are about to really >> If you're not happy with your services, feel free to call and talk to a sergeant. That's what you could do. >> Okay, call him down here then. >> No, he was just here. >> She's probably the problem back down here. >> All right, >> they're about to really [ __ ] off. >> What is y'all for us? Y'all tell me what the [ __ ] my ass then figure it the [ __ ] out. >> The [ __ ] My tax is go to y'all. >> Yeah. >> All right. >> No, that's what >> just hang out in case things in one month. >> Yeah. >> So, how much is it going to cost to get >> I don't know. >> You have to call down in the jail in a couple hours after after they get processed. >> But sometimes you guys have >> Yeah, we don't have that. We don't have that. >> In the end, both women are charged with assault and domestic violence. The younger woman, who is pregnant, receives a court summons, while the older sister is taken directly to jail due to the severity of her resistance. Because when family conflicts spiral into violence, the consequences rarely stop with the argument itself. On August 16th, 2022, police responded to a report of a missing 15-year-old under suspicious circumstances. When they arrived to speak with the boy's mother, it becomes clear this isn't a typical runaway case. It's something much darker. that took off. Yeah. >> And um >> so you said that last time he was found at those apartments uh down the street. >> Is there a friend of his that lives there or something? >> I have no clue. He's changed into his entire friend group to be honest. Um he went from honors classes and a football player to >> whoever these people are. >> Whoever these people are. Um >> I know he's smoking and drinking. I've seen it on his Snapchat. >> Okay. Um he's been stealing from us. Um and that's what arose yesterday is he stole $100 out of my wallet. >> Okay. >> Um and he meets people down at the gate. >> And he basically said, "I never want to see you again. I don't want to see dad. Don't talk to me. Don't find me. Don't call me." >> Okay. >> Um this has happened a lot with him over the summer. >> When did he take off? >> Um I want to say it was between 9:40 and 9:50 last night. >> Okay. And I know you gave a description of what he was wearing. He He's on foot, too. >> He's on foot. He's also has a gray Nike backpack, >> okay, >> that he's had that he's carrying with him. >> Okay. Uh we don't have a picture of him. Uh I mean, I can find it through, you know, body camera interactions, but um Can I give you >> Yeah, give me a picture if you let me grab my phone. >> Yep. Yeah, I'll get mine, too. I'll be right back. >> At just 15, he'd already crossed too many lines. theft, drugs, cutting ties with his family. All he really wanted was to be understood, to belong somewhere. But that need made him easy prey for adults who exploit lost kids searching for meaning. >> I want you guys to have as much information as you can. Um, >> right. >> I don't know. There was some party at a beach in Charlotte County and there was a huge fight. >> Mhm. >> And some guy was out there stabbing kids, people. >> Okay. >> What was this? >> He was out there and that's what they did to him. >> Okay. >> Um, so I took him to the ER. You broke the nose. Yeah. >> Oh crap. Okay. >> A 25-year-old. >> Okay. >> Um >> where was this at again? Uh that it all went down. >> This was in July. >> Okay. >> This was in July. And this is when he sent me this picture and said, "Mom, somebody broke my nose." >> Where was it at though? Here in uh >> It was here in Charlotte County. >> Okay. Was it at a park or something? >> Yeah, it was at like the um the beach park down the street. >> Okay. Oh. Um, and my oldest son is um at college and he ca and he sent him that picture. So, he came home for a week >> and that's when he text my older son, I'm at Charleston K. Come get me. >> Okay. >> And that's when he came home. We took him to the ER. >> We did all that. >> Went down a couple weeks ago at the >> Mhm. 3 weeks ago. >> Park uh >> Yeah. >> down the street. And is this the the longest he's done this for that he's taken off or? >> Um no, but we had a really long conversation that school's in session. Um he had told us over the summer when we didn't hear from him for a couple days that he was at a trap house. No clue what that is or what goes on there, >> right? >> Um you know, we definitely don't do anything like that. >> Yeah. >> So I I I don't know. I know he's with the older crowd. all his friends that he used to hang out with from football, he's just kind of pushed them to the side. >> Okay. Which is the crowd he should be hanging out with right now. Or at least that should be his friend group. But >> Right. >> Okay. So, you say he he does drugs and alcohol. Have you seen him impaired before by any of these? >> He was high the other night when he stole money from me. He went down to the gate >> and I'm sure he bought weed. >> Mhm. Okay. >> And this isn't the first time he stole from us. I mean, he stole over $1,500 out of our safe. >> Detectives later found evidence that the teen had been frequenting so-called trap houses, adult environments tied to drugs and crime. That behavior made him a perfect target for predators who knew he wouldn't trust the police or speak up about what was happening. >> But then, you know, it was that money and then it was my daughter's babysitting money and then it was another $100 for me. And literally, I came home last night from my daughter's chair. >> I put my purse on my counter cuz I've been leaving it in my room. Right. >> I went to the bathroom, washed my hands, and in that that instant, >> that's how quick >> that's how quick he was. >> And the only reason I know is cuz I took my daughter to the store to get a sketchbook for school and it was gone. So, I had 126 and the 100 was missing. >> Okay. Do the same. Um, I'm going to go and see if we can locate where he could be at. So, and you haven't driven to the Charleston K place, right? Cuz you don't know exactly where it is. >> I don't. I mean, I know where it is. Like, I'll be honest. Um, I just drove through there like around the parking lot just to see if I recognized a car that might have been here to pick him up or if he, you know, was walking around, but I didn't. And that was, you know, 30 minutes ago. >> Okay. So, >> after I dropped my daughter off the chair, >> you don't you don't know of any of of his uh friends or a girlfriend? >> You guys know? >> Never heard of >> What about a uh Kaye Resin? >> Kylie Res. >> Yeah, Kylie. >> Kylie. Okay. Yeah. Who's Kylie to you guys? >> My daughter. >> Your daughter? >> Yeah. >> Okay. She doesn't know anybody named Jones. >> I don't think so. I've never heard of >> She's not even home right now. >> She isn't? >> No. >> Do you know where she's at? >> No, I don't. Maybe she's at work or something. I don't know where she went. >> How old is she? >> She's about to be 18. >> Okay. But you think she's at work? >> I don't know where she is, actually. I don't know. I tried calling her earlier, but she didn't answer. This is not home though. >> I've never heard >> I've never heard of him. I mean, heard of all kinds. >> After days of searching, investigators interviewed another woman. A move that unexpectedly cracked the case open. The boy's mother received a message from one of his classmates saying he just posted on Snapchat from inside his teacher's house. >> Morning. I'm sorry. Curt investigations. Um, >> corporal. >> Hi, >> Martin with criminal investigations also. Unfortunately, we're here because of one of your teachers, >> uh, Kelly Simpson. Yes, sir. >> Um, this reference to case number 2208-007110 where she was tampering with child custody. Um, we have reason to believe that she may have um evidence in her classroom to support said charges and possibly other charges. >> Okay. >> Sexual conduct. >> Okay. >> All right. Um, that being known to you, uh, you're allowing us to come on campus and go into our classroom. Is that correct? Yes, I am. >> Okay. >> All right. >> Um, so what I said is we've moved her class. We have a sub there. They're going to be in the center. The doors locked. >> So, um, as my one of my SRO is going with you, or do you want me to go and unlock the classroom or >> uh, as long as somebody can somebody's got to stand by with us, that's all. >> Yep. So, that's good. And those nobody should be back in there until you're done. >> Okay. So >> all right, thank you very much. >> Sidebar is 2271 0 suspect name that the client has probable cause to believe and does believe that the property connected to the above listed crime crimes is currently being contained, stored or concealed within the following location. The residence located at 1390 Maker Street, Port Florida, zip code of 33952. the suspect's resident of, as I stated before, 1390 Maker Street, Porsche, Florida, for zip code 33952. The property software are any and all electronic devices used to facilitate communication between parties for full forensic downloads, which may include cell phones, tablets, computers, etc. Ring security cameras for full forensic download, any and all evidence of the crime committed to include receipts, papers, pictures, and additional license plates, etc. All right. And next, you can do whatever you want to do with this paperwork. All right. >> 221 should be in route to you. >> Oh, yeah. We just have you set out by the way. You can bring your >> That teacher didn't just cross a boundary. She erased it completely. She hid a missing minor, lied to police, and used her own home to conceal him. All to feed her ego and sense of control. She genuinely believed no one would ever find out. >> Like that to be concerned about? >> Um, I have a vape. >> Okay. Is it just a paper copy of the uh search warrant they provided to you and the car key? Just go ahead and leave your car key on the seat. Um vape is okay. >> Yeah, just take it and >> yeah, >> I'll take that. Um >> yeah, and then I'll take the for and we'll just come over here to the passenger side of the mark. All right. Hop on in here. Have a receipt. Is that a piece of gum that somebody put in my gun? >> Yep. >> Nice. Thank you. >> She was ultimately arrested and charged with interference with custody of a minor and possible sexual misconduct with a student. Her sentence, 5 years of probation, 100 hours of community service, and a permanent ban from working with children, though she avoided prison time. On August 12th, 2022, police responded to a disturbance at a nightclub after a teenager was caught using a fake ID. When the bouncer confiscates the card, the teen attacks him in an attempt to get it back. The situation escalates quickly, forcing officers to step in before things turn violent. >> Okay, let's take a walk. Stop. >> What is happening? >> Hey, let me push the security guard trying to try to Hey, do not resist. Do not resist. Do not make this situation worse than it already is. >> So, >> what is happening? >> So, this security guard over here, you went inside of his pocket to push him to go get your ID back. >> I didn't touch the security guard. I didn't want to have problems. Okay, it's too late now. You got problems? >> Wait, what? >> You're going to jail. You're under arrest for battery. >> Yeah, I'll call her. So, can you do me a favor? Can you go talk to Victor real quick? Get it 43 and get her to sign a statement. >> All right. >> So, listen. I'm going to say it one more time and I need you to understand me. Okay? >> I don't know. >> Face it this way for me cuz if you kick me, we're going to have a problem. >> I'm not going to touch you, officer. >> So, this is the deal. That security guard over there was saying that you had some issue with a fake ID or something of that nature. Let me finish talking on my face. It's in my mouth. >> You can figure it out cuz I I I don't want any primary press charges. >> But I didn't touch him off. >> So you didn't try to go in his pocket. Hold on a second. Time out. Time out. Time out. Right now you're under arrest and you're in handcuffs for me to be able to talk. I already You're under arrest for battery matter. You can't touch people without their permission. >> Okay. So hold on a second. Stop talking. I need you to understand. I can't ask you any questions or have you make any statements until I memorandize you. Okay? So, if you want to talk to us, >> my man's over here is going to read you your rights and if you agree to make a statement, then we can talk about it. But if you don't want to have be mirandized and you don't want and you and you invoke, then there's nothing to talk about. So, let's >> The moment officers announce the arrest, everything shifts. She denies it, screams over them, and tries to interrupt every word. As the officer calmly reads her Miranda writes, truth and resistance collide, revealing the exact moment her self-control starts to unravel. >> Where's my phone? I need my phone. I need to talk. I need to call my mom right now. >> No, I need to call my mother right now. >> This works. You're an adult, right? You're 18. >> I'm not a bad child. >> Nobody said you were. >> Then why am I under arrest? >> I already told you. I'm not going to repeat myself again. >> Talk to my mom. >> You can call her from jail. What part of that don't you understand? >> I don't understand why you're being so rude to me. I'm just >> I'm being very straightforward. I haven't raised my voice. I haven't yelled at you. I haven't called you out your name. >> I'm sorry. I don't know what I said. >> Let's do this. I'm just going to >> look in the back seat real quick. >> Please don't. Please don't. Please don't. So, please I I self please. >> Ma'am, you need to keep your feet in the car. Please, please don't. Please don't. I just >> I won't I just want to stay here. I don't Please don't close the door. >> Close the door. Please don't. >> So, ma'am, this is what's going to end up happening. I would just comply and listen because my partner's going to yank you back over there if you don't get in the car. So, I would just slide in there. There you go. You get her ID so we can start your paperwork. >> So, ma'am, I'm here to conduct your surgery. >> Step back. I'm going to search the road. >> When she struggles and pleads not to be put in the patrol car, it's clear her emotional walls have collapsed. The fear of losing freedom overtakes all logic and she regresses into a frightened child, admitting she's underage, but still demanding to call her mom. >> Yeah, this has never happened to me before. I don't know what I did wrong. I was just trying to get my ID back. That's it. And they like were very like I don't know. They were just very like aggressive towards me and >> I don't know what I did. >> You guys know her name yet? >> What's your first name then? >> I don't know if I should say whatever. >> I mean, you're under arrest. So, if you don't say your name, you're going to get charged with something. >> You got arrested. That's That's it. >> I don't know what I did, though. >> They're going to explain it to you because I wasn't here. Okay. You have anything in your prop seal? No. Is this the only You don't have anything else? >> This is so traumatizing. >> I don't need that much. Okay, you're good. >> My throwback and my house with my friend. >> No, this is not okay. This is I've been told before. This does not work. >> That was Wait till you get to the jail. They search you more thoroughly than what I do. Okay. >> Do you have anything on you concealed? I don't. >> All right. >> This is nicotine, right? >> Is it not open? I don't >> I'm going to tie your hair now. Okay. This has to go in my pocket. >> We have to put it separately. And has to go on a property. >> It's part of her. She wants it. It's part of her own. >> I know. That's okay. You haven't. >> Yeah. >> It's It's done. Did you give her your name yet? What's your first name? >> It's not a big deal. What is that? Misdemeanor. Misdemeanor. She used a fake ID to prove she was grown up. But once the cuffs clicked, that illusion shattered. The confident party girl vanished, replaced by a scared teenager begging for help. Instead of taking responsibility, she framed her arrest as a personal injustice. Let me do this too. You better throw in the car. One nail, one key, and then this trash. >> Yeah, I guess so. >> No, they don't do that. >> Where? Oh, do you know? Can you call your friend? Her friend needs that key. I need to call her. >> Can you please not close the door? >> Huh? >> Can you please not close the door? >> Not close the door. >> I'm not going to close it right now, but I got to go. I'm not on your phone. >> Jenna, where are you? You [ __ ] Can you come like walk past the supermarket near the tattoo place where the hookah lounge is? >> Jenna, I'm literally going to jail. I don't even know what I did. >> I don't know. I'm so scared right now. >> Okay, come to pass. Watch. Just keep walking past the supermarket. right now. >> Where are you? >> I'm in a pop. >> Keep walking. I see you. >> Where are you? >> I'm right I'm where the lady cop is standing. I'm right here. >> So, you want me to give her the the key? I need the phone. >> My phone? >> Yeah. Yeah, it goes on property. It's going with you. >> You're okay. You're okay. It's going to be okay. Don't worry, babe. >> Even then, the officers stayed calm, handing her keys to her friend, treating her with a mix of professionalism and empathy. But she kept shifting her story from I didn't do anything to I just touched him lightly. Only when she took a drag from her vape did she finally quiet down. Like that puff was the only thing holding her together. >> Oh, here you go, ma'am. scared. What's your name? >> Jessica. Listen. >> What's your first name? >> Isabelle. Listen. Okay. There's nothing to be afraid of. Okay. >> I'm so scared. >> Scared. Okay. But listen, right now it's done. You're not going to be in danger of the jail. Okay? And this is something that you're going to get out within a few hours. Okay? So, I need you to just calm down. >> Why are they doing this? >> I have no idea. I wasn't here. I honestly don't I don't know what happened between you and me about, okay? So, I can't tell you that I know something that I know. I wasn't here. I just gave you directions. Okay? But I need you to just calm down. Okay? You're going to be okay. >> But I can't down to go in his pocket. I almost did. I like raised his backside. I didn't go in his pocket though. I never touched I like touch him a little bit, but I didn't like assault him. >> So, any touch, even if it's just like that is a battery. If he wants to press charges, any touch like that is a battery. So, I don't know what kind of interaction you guys had, but obviously it was enough for his warranty to press charges. Okay? So, that's something that we cannot work around. They want to press charge up. I'm not You're going to be fine. I'm going to get you out. Don't worry about it. I'm going back. I'm going to get you up. We're going to call your mom. Okay. Can I give her a hug? Okay. I'll figure it out. My mom decides you can go because you don't know how old she is, so get in the car. Get in the car. >> I love you. >> No, I asked her how old you are and she's like, "Oh, um, get in the car." I asked her how old she is and then she's like, "Oh, I loy ma'am. Get in the car. >> Can you talk to me with respect?" >> Get in the car, please. Get in the car, please. Thank you. In the end, she was booked and charged with assault, resisting an officer, possession of alcohol under 21, and use of a fake driver's license. On October 30th, 2024, police were called after finding a 7-year-old boy wandering alone more than a mile from home. When they followed the trail back, they found his mother, and what started as a welfare check quickly turned into an arrest no one saw coming. >> Yeah. Do you know how to read? >> Yeah. >> Yeah. What grade would you be in? >> Fifth. Fifth grade. How old are you? 10. >> You're 10? >> No. 11. >> You're 11. Okay. Well, do you care to write your name down for me? And is you at home? >> My grandpa. >> Your grandpa. All right. Come on out here. You got you a turkey. Is that a turkey? What's this thing? You don't know? You got a bunch of chickens, too, don't you? You got a big old rooster. >> You know what kind of chicken that is? >> No. Where is grandpa at? Is he here? >> We got your We got your grandson here. >> He was all the way down there at that store down there in middle block. >> Yeah, he's right here. You don't know. >> Where's your mom? >> I don't know. >> We called mom. Mom knew he was not at home and went to LJ. >> Wasn't LJ's phone call? >> No, your mom is. >> You're home all by yourself? >> Yeah. >> Why were you in down there? >> Uh, I don't know. I went to the wrong place. >> You're trying to go downtown Blue Ridge. You said we're just concerned about you, bud. Okay. We're just >> You're not in any kind of trouble. Okay. >> Any trouble. We just We're worried about you. Like I said, I mentioned it before. We don't want you to be ran over. We don't want some crazy person be picking you up. Okay. >> He was on a four-wheeler. >> No, he's walking. >> No, he's walking. >> While officers worried about the child's safety, his mother, the one person who should have been protecting him, chose to stay home because she was busy. Just one word, but it revealed a canyonwide gap. Sometimes what hurts a child most isn't violence. It's the quiet coldness of the people who should have cared. >> Is that her? >> Hey, Britney. >> Yeah. >> I need you to come out here. >> Okay. >> Yes, ma'am. >> Is there somebody upstairs with the kids beside your grandpa? >> No. Mm-m. >> Okay. >> What? >> Huh? >> What? >> No, there's nobody here but Pop. >> Okay. Turn around for me. >> Why? >> Cuz you're under arrest. >> For what? >> For the incident we talked about earlier today. >> What am I under arrest for? >> For reckless endangerment. And how was I recklessly endangering my child? >> Talking about it. >> Call mommy and tell him they're taking you to jail because you decided to walk down the street. >> Go your hands. >> That's not his fault. >> Yeah. Call me. >> You're the mother. That's your responsibility. >> I need you to not talk to me, please. >> Okay. That's right. >> Give her a call. >> Okay. >> Last time I checked, it wasn't illegal for a kid to walk to the store. >> So, >> it is when they're 10 years old. >> It is? >> Yes. >> Okay. I'd like to see that on the books. >> Okay. Well, you'll see it on your warrant. >> Great. >> Need somebody here to stay with the kids. >> I don't have anybody. >> Do you want to take this watch off or you want to take it with you? >> Well, then I'm calling defects. Come here. >> 3595. Show my 95. >> Come here. >> You want me? >> No. I want you to call Marmy. Come here. >> Hey, Marmy. >> Hey, come here. Let me talk to her. Hey, what's going on? >> Can you hear me? Yes. >> Uh, the police are here and they're taking me to jail. So, I need you to come stay with the kids. >> No, I'm not kidding. It's ridiculous. >> I'll be there just for 5 minutes. >> Okay. >> Do you need to wait for my mom to get here? >> We would. Yeah. >> Okay. Can I tell my other two kids goodbye so they don't freak out? >> Please. Please go get and tell them to come tell me goodbye. >> All right. So, if you'll slide all the way to the edge of the seat, cuz the seat belt was under you. >> When she was arrested, she didn't ask about her son. She asked what she did wrong, then turned around and blamed the boy. Maybe she truly didn't understand. Or maybe she just didn't want to. Before being taken away, she was allowed to say goodbye. Later, officers spoke with the grandparents and the broken pieces of the family started to surface. >> So, I appreciate you, though. >> You going to be in trouble? Yeah, I hate that. But >> yeah, >> he shouldn't have been out there. He should not. >> Yeah, it's it's dangerous for him. I mean, I understand kids not roamed wherever as a kid, but >> he knows better than that, though. >> Yeah. Like I said, he's old school. >> Yeah. Yeah. Roaming around in your yard and in the woods, around your house, all fine and well. But yeah, being out being out near the road, it's not safe. If if something if he was to be hit by a car today, >> right, >> or something that that falls back on her, she would be charged for that. >> Yeah. Cuz he's a minor, >> right? and she knew he was missing and left him here. And so that's that's what this charge is >> similar to that. She knew he was missing, didn't report it to us, and he's out on a busy roadway and and cars are are flying past him. >> So he was in the road. >> Yes, ma'am. >> On down here in middle. >> Yes, ma'am. We were That's what we've been discussing today was whether or not to send him out to live with his dad in Montana or not. Gotcha. because he's just gotten uncontrollable and maybe >> you can't, you know, besides locking him in his room, that'd be about the only way to keep him home. >> Maybe there's some kind of therapy or something like that. >> She spent two grand on therapy. >> Gotcha. Okay. >> And it didn't they he he's still as belligerent as he ever the day before yesterday, I took him to the river with me. He did everything I asked him to do. Helped me plant plants. I mean, he's >> great. And did And we just had the wedding, my other daughter's wedding. >> Mhm. >> And uh he acted really nice. He he was really good for the whole wedding. So he'll go through when he wants to do something, he'll do it. >> But he just thinks that he can he can make the rules. >> Yeah. And so and just to explain the difference cuz I'll tell you, we are dealing with something similar with another juvenile in the county. The difference is >> now he's a juvenile. >> Well, they're they're both juveniles, but the difference is the the parents, they've built a fence around the house to try and keep him contained cuz he he runs away. So they they built a fence around the house. I don't remember. He's young, too. He's elementary school. >> Um, they've they've had to put locks on the inside of their door that he can't reach to keep him because that's their responsibility. >> According to the grandparents, the boy running away was only the tip of a long, painful story. But when officers reminded her that her charge came not from violence, but from silence. Everything became clear. Sometimes guilt begins not with an action, but with the choice not to act. >> But he also sad inside. And and that's what we're trying to figure out. What is going on? >> I could see that talking to him today. >> Yeah, he's very sad. He's in tears. I mean, he's >> Yeah, he was he was almost in tears when I found him. Said he hadn't ate. Couldn't remember the last time he ate. >> No, he won't eat either cuz he eats junk food. He won't eat anything. >> And that's we offered to make him something, help him, you know, get something to eat and he just So, I just want to explain to you what the what the difference is. So, you don't think that we're just if we had been called and said, "Hey, I can't find my son." Well, that would have happened when she got back, >> right? But that's that's a long time for a kid to be missing. She was gone for an hour before we knew. >> Okay. So, we're supposed to call even if they're out in the woods playing and we don't know where they're at exactly cuz this happens all the time. They ride motorcycles. >> I mean, there's 16 acres here. I own that cabin over there. >> So, there's times, I mean, when you don't know exactly where they're at, but you know, they're on the property. That's what it has always been with him. He would just pitch a fit and go out in the woods and sit and cool off and then he'd come back. >> But for some reason today he elected to go. >> Yeah. He said he was trying to find his mom >> and that she worked at a gas station in Blige. >> Alive. That was just a lie. >> And then we came around that she was a realtor. >> Li to you. >> I don't I still don't know what she does for work. I'll be honest. She's a realtor. Okay. >> She works out of this office right here. >> Gotcha. Yeah. We I I I never got I never really figured out and know >> No, you don't know what's going on. I understand that. >> All I know is I have a child that's running around and a mom that's telling me I need. >> While most parents fight to keep danger out, this one left the door wide open. Her exhaustion turned into apathy. A kind of neglect that hides behind the excuse of being tired. And that's when the love of a mother loses its meaning. >> I I had a child that's running around in traffic and a mom that's telling me she knew he was missing >> from that point. So at that point arrest >> because it should have been reported to us. >> Okay. Well, she did report to you when you called her. >> No, that's not how that work. >> That's not how that works. She didn't >> Okay. So, we're supposed to always know. >> Okay. So, yeah. So, we're just, you know, like you said, people got to put a fence up around their their yard to keep their kids in. And if they don't, then it's their fault that the child is is acting like an ass, which is what he's doing. >> Okay? You know, I mean, that's crazy. Is she in the car or is she >> No, no, she's already she's already gone. Okay. >> Yeah. >> So, she could lose her um way of making a living by being arrested. You do realize that? >> Okay. That's not my concern. My concern is the children. >> Yeah. The children are fine. >> Okay. >> The children also there's a defax referral, so they'll be coming out as well. Okay. >> In the end, the woman was taken to jail and charged with reckless conduct. If convicted, she faced up to 12 months in jail and a $1,000 fine. The charge was later dropped in February 2025, but it leaves one question hanging. Was her behavior truly forgivable or just conveniently overlooked. On March 16th, 2025, police responded to a domestic dispute that was reportedly on the verge of turning violent. When they arrive, the woman is holding a baseball bat, and their first priority is protecting the frightened children hiding inside the house. >> That bat. Okay. Can you drop the bat? Can you drop the bat? Hey, listen. Drop the bat. >> I can't hear. >> I need you to let the bat Put the bat down. >> Ma'am, drop it. >> Drop the bat. >> I can't hit you. >> She's great. She's great. She's great. >> Ma'am, stop. Ma'am, the bat down. >> Don't touch me. >> She got the bat. >> Okay, ma'am. Hey, Lizzie. Step out here. Who you talking to? >> I want to stop. >> I need you to get the out of my house. >> Okay. All right. Cool. Let's talk. >> But who you talking to? Don't tell me to drop [ __ ] in my house. I go my That's my son. He's a minor. Understand what I'm saying? I didn't come to you. I didn't touch you. I wasn't aggressive to you. If I him up, then you take me to jail. Get this mother out of my house. Do you understand what I'm saying? >> I understand. Listen. >> Okay. So, don't talk to me about what I'm doing to my child. Give me some child abuse charges. >> That's my seven. understand what I'm saying to you. Shut the up. >> Okay, Leslie. >> This is my Excuse me. >> I just want to talk to you. >> Hey, that's it. >> So, if I him up in your presence, you take me to jail. But don't tell me what the to do in my house. >> Okay. Honestly, we don't want >> understand. Do not do not tell me what the to do in my house. >> What's going on with your kids? >> He got to get the out. >> Why? What's going on? >> He don't want to do what the it is I tell him to do. >> Okay. >> So, get the on out. Give me my [ __ ] Give me my [ __ ] Out of my house. >> You ain't got to talk to me right now. Get him out my house. >> Would you get him out of my house and I can talk to him? >> Leslie, I'm going to respect. This is your home. Okay. But I also have to check for the wellbeing of your children. >> He's fine. Is he hurt? He's well. I just saw a baseball bat. Okay. So, we're going to talk to him there and I want to investigate. What's going on? >> What's your name? >> Yeah. I got one of his >> I'm officer scootia. >> Check his injuries record. >> He'll be all right. I ain't [ __ ] >> Might rap or something. I ain't do [ __ ] and didn't. >> From the start, she's confrontational, loud, defiant, and trying to intimidate officers. Psychologically, she sees the home as her own kingdom, a place where her rules outweigh the law. But when police don't bend to her will, anger becomes her last weapon to stay in control. >> Get my house. >> Okay. All right. What's going on between you and >> He needs to get out of my house. >> Okay. Well, what happened? You can't do what the you want to do in my You cannot do what the Are you listening to me? >> I'm asking you a question. What's >> You can't do what the you want to do in my house. You can't smoke no weed. You can't come in when you want to. You can't do what the is I tell you. You ain't doing it. You ain't out of my house. You're real disrespectful. So, I'm going to go to jail. So, I have a cute milk shot. You understand what I'm saying? Because I'm not going to take care of you going to do what it is that you want to do. Get the out of my house. You think you're wrong? You got to get the out of my house. Do you understand what I'm saying? >> All right. >> So, he needs to get the away from me. >> All right. >> Leave me my [ __ ] and get the away from me. That's it. >> So, okay. I understand. >> So, I called So, that way I'm going protect myself and I'm going to protect him because if not, I not have a real cute mother chuck. You understand what I'm saying? >> And if I don't and if I do, I bore him in his life. I I push his 8 lb and 14 ass out of understand what I'm saying. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> All right. >> He think he grown and got it together. going to about your business, but you going to do what the he want to do in my house. You understand what I'm saying? So, I need him to leave my house. >> Okay, >> that's it. That's all. >> So, it's because he thinks he can do what he's saying. >> He could do whatever the he thinks he wants to do. He get the out of my house. >> Okay. >> Please and thank you. Okay. Appreciate it. What's So, the reason you want him out of your house is because he thinks >> he's non-compliant. >> He's not compliant. >> Correct. >> Okay. >> He's disrespectful. >> Okay. >> Correct. >> All right. What did he say? >> He wants to be physically combative. When I tell him to get your ass out of my way and you want to >> Okay, let's >> I'm not I'm not trying I'm just saying what you're saying. But you want to touch me. >> Okay. >> It's a problem. Get the out of my house. >> Okay. So, physically, did he touch me today? >> Absolutely. Can you get him out of my house? >> Okay. What prompted him to touch me? >> Cuz I told him that you didn't do a problem out of my house. >> Okay. >> She's furious that her son doesn't listen. Yet, she refuses to listen herself. She blames him for being disrespectful, never realizing she's the mirror he's been watching all along. At that moment, mother and son are the same, just different ages, different tones. >> Call him to go home. How long we got? >> Are you asking me? >> Yeah. How long we got? >> How long However long it takes. >> Get out of my house. >> However long it takes. I don't know why you're being so rude to me. I didn't do anything. You called us. >> I'm not being rude. >> Okay. Well, then let's >> I'm not being rude. >> Let's relax for a little bit. Okay. Trying to relax. >> All right. Well, I'm trying to ensure that everyone's okay. So, let me do my job. >> Hello, my name is Leslie. >> Officer Roskus. Nice to meet you. >> Nice to meet you. >> Okay, let's take a deep breath and relax. You >> want to do an elbow [ __ ] Okay, that's cool. >> Excuse me. >> I got some potatoes to peel. >> Okay, you can peel your potatoes. >> You can get the out of my house, though. >> That's not how it works, man. >> What you mean that's not how it works? >> That's not how it works. He has res I am I'm in. >> He lives here. You have to evict him. Oh, okay. I got to evict my child. No problem. >> So, I can put him on my garage cuz he's still in my house, right? >> So, I can lock my doors to put him on my garage cuz he's still in the house, right? >> Sure. >> Okay. Very good. >> I'll make sure >> is no longer needed then. Cuz I can put his ass in the garage. >> Okay. Well, I'll make sure DCFS is aware. >> I'm sorry. >> I'll make sure DCFS is aware. That's what you're going to do. >> You want me to call him? Cuz I can phone number. >> Go ahead. Call him. Yep. >> Absolutely. No, your services will no longer need legal. She >> I'm sorry that you feel that way. >> I know. It's not sorry about you feel that way. You won't work. You You at work. You good. You have no reason to come this way, though. >> I sure do. >> For what? >> Uh to make sure that you're good. >> I'm fine. This is my house. >> That's great. >> Am I being aggressive to you? Have I Have I threatened you with bodily harm? You have no reason. >> I came here and you had a bed in your hand >> and that's for my son and my house. >> Don't put your fingers in my face. >> Babe, listen. You got the wrong one and the right one at the same time. Hey, excuse me. I can't listen. I need to step out. Step out. Leslie, step out. I'm about to arrest you for obstructing you right now if you don't step out. >> On camera, she commands and shouts as if officers are her servants. But when the camera's off, who becomes the next victim? From trying to unlawfully evict someone to threatening to lock her child in the garage, her pride has crossed into self-destruction. >> What you're not going to do is He told me, "Excuse me, and when you get finished and when you get done, my child, you can go ahead and call me to your desk. And when you get finished, you got me up. Back up. >> Back up. And what you want to do short and what you want to do. >> And what you want to do what you want to do short in my house. >> And when you get done, where's your female officer? >> We'll wait for >> when you get finished. She can relax >> cuz I can't. >> You got to go. >> I can't breathe. I can't. I can't breathe. Get the off of me. Okay, we're on the second floor. I can't >> We'll be in the big bedroom in my mother house and I can't breathe and ain't no mother females here and they going behind your back >> and ain't got me. Let's get one here. >> You got me up. >> Lift 30. Get your mother off my back. [ __ ] that ass. >> Get the off me. >> Roll her on the side. >> What's your bad number? >> Get What's your badge number? >> I don't ask you to Don't touch me. Don't get up. >> The officers gave her every chance to calm down, but she wouldn't. The arrest was inevitable. Even as she was being led to the patrol car, she kept arguing as if one more sentence could undo it all. But it couldn't. She'd already written her own ending. >> Where? >> Go downstairs. >> I'm fixing my clothes. >> Okay, we'll fix that outfit. Get down the stairs. >> Get over here. >> Let's go. going to pay me. You got me up. >> I got laying on my back. Where the Where are you, >> Sanchez? I need you. Sanchez, can you search? >> Let me go. >> Okay. >> You ain't no woman. You got Sanchez. And why the are you holding me? >> You had a problem since you got here. Let me the go. >> Let me the go. >> Um, >> that's fine. I got to ask. You understand what I'm saying? >> No, you ain't got to wrap [ __ ] up at my house. >> You understand what I'm saying? >> We We had to take her down. Yeah. >> No, you ain't got to take [ __ ] >> I wasn't aggressive. I didn't do [ __ ] towards you. That's my child. That's my house. >> You understand what I'm saying? It's cool. And I got ass I got people on my mother. But the still in my house though. This is what I call God. Get my towel at my house my child up. You understand what I'm saying? >> Okay. >> Stay still. >> Stop moving. >> Still my sit on my feet. How far you want us to be? Move me. Do a split. I can do one. >> Okay. Let's >> You want me to do one? I got it. You want to check them? You can check them like this. You can check them. You see him? >> Okay. >> Do you see him? Do you see him? Let me take the off. Take your shoes off. >> Let me take them off. >> Ain't [ __ ] >> Take time. Ain't [ __ ] >> You mad. I told you that [ __ ] >> She now faces charges of domestic violence for threatening her child and resisting an officer for obstructing arrest. If convicted, the penalties could include jail time, probation, and mandatory domestic violence intervention programs. October 2nd, 2022. A late night crash leaves a parked car badly damaged, and the driver flees the scene. When police track down the suspect, they find a woman showing clear signs of intoxication. What began as a hit and run quickly turns into an on the spot DUI arrest. I have a 228. >> You okay? Were you in the car? >> Come to the side. >> Uh, break. Next one's going to be right now. Looks like the uh potential suspect driver. >> So, this is your car. Which car is yours? >> This is my car for >> What happened? >> I'm not going to lie. You're going to have to take a general for >> What do you mean? What happened? I'm >> driving because I'm a little drunk. >> Are you the only one driving? >> Yes, but I am. I'm driving this truck because but because this is my drunk and this is because I'm I'm a little I'm a little I'm a little drunk. >> Was anybody in this car? >> I haven't been drunk. >> Was anybody in your car? >> I didn't drink. I didn't drink when I crashed. >> Where's your license? >> You got a license on you? >> I do. >> You don't need no paramedics or anything? >> No, but I didn't know what. From the very first moment, it was obvious the alcohol was driving, not her. Her unfocused eyes, slurred words, and shaky movements gave away what she tried to hide. In panic, she tried to act composed, but every gesture only exposed her guilt. >> Where is my license? >> Go ahead. Grab your license. Quest 32. Uh, I'm going definitely need uh two toes. Hope to save one damage. The first David Lincoln plate is going to be a red Ford Explorer and the second plate will be a black Honda. Sir, >> sir, can I please tell you? I don't care if I get your license. Can you please tell me? >> Do you have your license? >> I have my license. >> I'm not trying to touch you. >> Don't [ __ ] touch. >> No, I'm not trying to touch it with my attractive or anything. Anyways, I'm saying but like >> what's your name? >> Adriana. >> Can you please >> tell your last name? A A D R I A N A D R I A L A. >> Just stay back. >> A SA last name. E S A R. >> Stay back. Stay back over there. >> I'm telling you what my last name is. >> Go over there. >> No, because I need my >> Go over there. >> No. >> When words replaced reason, resistance took over. She interrupted, avoided questions, and refused to hand over her license. as if denying reality could make it disappear. But the more she pushed back, the clearer her fear became. >> Get back. >> No. >> No. >> Behind your back. >> You are a piece of [ __ ] >> Behind your back. >> 32. Yep. Piece of [ __ ] >> 32. >> Yeah. You're a piece of [ __ ] >> Stay back. Stay back. >> You're a piece of [ __ ] >> No. You're a piece of [ __ ] Now suspicion to you. >> Tell them what you did to me. >> Stay back. Go over there on the other side of the sidewalk. >> Go over there on the other side of the sidewalk or you'll be placed in custody, too. >> I don't work for you. Go over there or you're going to be arrested. >> I don't care if you pay your taxes. >> Keep paying them. >> No, I don't have to tell you nothing. Go over there. >> Go over there or when the other officer comes, you're going to be arrested. >> No, they're right. Get >> the right. >> Go over to the sidewalk cuz you're impeding in my investigation. Go over there. >> Oh, trust me. You're right. They're in the right. They're in the right. Trust me. >> I'm in the right. Trust me. They're in the right. >> Trust me. Trust me. They're in the right. >> They're doing the right. >> Yeah. Apparently. >> By the time the cuffs went on, her anger exploded. The shouting and profanity weren't just outbursts. They were her way of fighting authority, pretending to be the victim instead of the cause. She chose rage over accountability, hoping it would drown out the truth of her DUI. >> Back to either go over there. >> I don't have no gun. >> I don't care. Go back. >> I haven't packed you down. Go across the street. >> You have no problem with this investigation. >> It doesn't matter where you are. It don't matter. You know how this police should go. >> Stay across the street. You have no part of there's no Did you witness this? >> Did you witness the accident? >> Yes. I've been sitting in my >> Okay, then go across the street. >> I've been sitting in my go across the street. >> Trust me, it don't matter how you go. It don't matter. They're just going to go. >> It looks like we had a bed in December of 21. >> Matter. Oh, not now. You get across the street when another officer comes. Stay over there. >> He claim he claimed to witness it, but he keeps the street. Just watch them. >> How much you get paid? >> Just watch them. >> You don't get paid enough. >> I know you don't get paid enough because I [ __ ] already >> stand up. >> No. Oh, you're going to get charged with obstructing. You already have a felony. >> Get charged. >> You already have a felony for assault. >> I have to or obstruct an opio. Oh, >> would you like to submit? I'm going to I'm going to fight that. >> Would you like to submit? >> No, because I'm going to fight that. >> Sounds good. >> Thank you. >> Oh, yeah. >> Thank you. >> You keep pulling me. going to stop doing that or you're going to get charged. >> Okay. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Spread your feet. >> Okay. >> Spread your feet. >> How do I spread my feet? >> I am spreading my feet. How? How? >> Take a seat. Okay. Okay. >> Look that way. >> Right now, you're being placed in custody for a assault and suspicion. >> In the end, she was taken to jail and charged with driving under the influence, DUI, resisting obstructing arrest, and refusal to submit to a breath test. On December 26th, 2024, a father walks into the police station with disturbing footage. The video shows the child's mother shoving and leaving their one-year-old home alone for nearly 2 hours. The case is immediately opened as a child endangerment investigation and emergency custody is requested. >> How you? How about you guys? >> We've had better days. >> Better days. What's going on today? >> So, me and her mother split up >> and I've of course been not answering her cuz she's crazy. >> This one's a fight. >> Okay. >> And she sent me videos of her just messing with her, pushing her in her head, making her cry, porn, and I just want >> emergency custody or however I go about just get in custody over or whatever. Okay. Where do you guys >> fighting started yesterday morning? >> 3809 Simpson Avenue over in Fairfax. >> Complicated because technically where you guys are taking residence where the child is currently is supposed to be the department that's supposed to take the report on this. Um we can obviously >> been there but we had I just went and picked her up. >> You actually live to he was living there. He just moved in with me. And that's her spitting up. >> She was doing cuz I wasn't answering my phone. >> Okay. >> And she just keeps doing it. I mean, >> how old? >> She's literally a year in a couple days. 19 should be a year. Who's >> What's her name? Mom's >> her name kid home yesterday when all that >> Debbie she's stalking my house. I got video of her driving past. >> Do you happen to know her birthday? >> Yeah, it's >> 2004. >> What's the uh phone number that she keeps sending stuff from? >> Oh, they're a bunch of >> text. What's her real phone number? >> 51. My phone numbers. I mean, they go >> her actual number is 513. >> Mhm. >> 3132. >> Yeah, I got to save. >> I had blocked >> because I'm just tired of her blowing me up on my word, you know? >> Right. >> From the father's statement, it's clear the video wasn't meant as discipline. It was an act of revenge. She turned her own child into a weapon to hurt him, and abandoning the baby was the final step in her long chain of manipulation. >> What's the custody situation? >> There is none. >> There is none. Yeah. You should be fine. >> Um, as long as you have legal right to have your child. There's not like a custody. >> Married. >> Are we married? >> Were you? >> No. So, >> all right. I'm going to step in real quick. So, >> her living here, we're going to take initial court. >> Um, also legally, she has full custody over the child. >> Yeah, that's what >> because you guys never married. However, we are not going to enforce that >> and I have messages of her saying her >> because of the allegations that are at hand and the child's wellbeing and safety. We're not going to entertain her trying to take custody of the child back tomorrow. I would tomorrow morning though, >> go to Hamilton County and seek emergency full custody and show the images that you do have. Yeah. >> Get it as if there's potential for charges, especially charges >> on somebody. >> Yeah, >> she's she's respons responsible for the care and wellbeing of the child and and putting soap on the child is not probably >> all to get at me. That's >> so keep all the evidence you have. Also, I would so I would for you guys tonight do the CPS website, okay? >> If you just go on there, you can >> create your own claim, >> okay? with all the information. >> So, what basically what I'll do is I'll send you it'll come via text. Okay? There'll be a little link that just allows you to upload all of that information. Okay. Upload those videos, upload anything that you have, pictures, um if you have text messages in any kind of way, >> yeah, >> anything, right? >> I'm sure he's got plenty that >> all the other messages keep for your protection order. >> Right. I got you. But anything that involves the welfare of the child. Okay. Screenshot those text messages and you can upload them all. >> She said that about the baby >> and was gonna drop her off on our doorstep and stuff. >> That would be something to >> Yeah. Yeah. >> Legally, the mother still held full custody since the couple wasn't married. But officers assured the father that the video evidence was enough to keep the child safe. Ironically, the very footage she sent ended up saving the child from her. After the incident, police tried to reach her for 2 days with no success. She was finally found at a local hospital disoriented and defensive. When questioned, she tried to justify leaving her baby alone at home. >> So if you have any questions, I want you to ask them at the end. Ask me. Okay. All right. So before I ask any questions, you have to understand your rights. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you in the court. You have the right to speak with the lawyer for advice before we ask any questions. You have the right to have a lawyer with you during questioning. You'll just sign right there and then you'll print your name on the next line and then I'll sign it and then Candace will do the same. So, let's Can I set the stuff down? Okay. So, you and Stephen, tell me about your relationship. I kind of hurt a little bit right now. It was good. His mom did a lot of damage. She's crazy. She told her son to move on, let go, had his own family. She would harass, take pictures of our cars outside. and stuff like that. Well, we would cut her off. It would make it worse. Well, then we can fight. He runs back there and tells her all the business that's been going on since she was >> the reason why. >> Yeah. And now she she's loving everyone of this right now with my kids. She said it the whole time like, "I can't wait till you leave your kids or you he leaves you and never comes back to our relationship really toxic." And if you didn't like that I'm a pretty girl and people text my phone or something doesn't text back or someone looks at me in some way out in public or say something or I'm or and I don't want to go out and I don't want to be with you and tell me I'm ugly. I have two kids. No one's going to want me in the video game. He loves and the weed. I don't like it. And he does. >> He does. >> Once read her Miranda writes, she slipped into full victim mode, blaming a bad boyfriend, a toxic mother-in-law, and everyone but herself. The fake tears and half-baked excuses only highlighted her dishonesty. >> Want tissue, too? >> Yeah. >> Yeah. You blow your nose and wipe your eyes. I You are remorseful. You know what that means, right? That means you know that you made a mistake. >> I made one and it's okay. So you know the videos I did see them too. >> I know. >> And I'm a great mom. >> You are. Was there anybody else in the house besides you and your kids? >> And that was last night. >> Yeah. No one was. >> Nobody else was there. Was just you. >> Yeah. >> Have you ever videoed? >> I tried reaching out to get help. You wouldn't take her. We had her from Friday to Sunday and got her at 6:00 at night. >> Uh, was that the first time? >> This is the first time >> last night that anything's ever happened with any of your kids. >> Yes. >> Okay. >> Did you in one of the videos you you had said about the dish detergent? >> Yeah. First I was just playing with her, but no, me and her were playing before that and I just blacked out after that. That was how all this stuff that you were doing. >> Okay. >> I'm from one person. I'm not coming up one time and this is all over it. >> So this is just that now last night was the the lowest point for you. You just couldn't handle anything. >> Couldn't handle I get it. >> Were you just mad at him? Really? >> Cuz he tries to say after that weekend when he said he'll never do it again that he was going to go through courts for visitation. parent and you want him to be as well. I get it. >> And I tried doing parenting with him. He says, "I got myself." And the weeds got >> So who's that? >> He said the weed. >> The weed. >> Yeah. The weed. Smoking weed. >> Smoking weed. >> So did you send those those videos just to him? That was it? >> Yeah. >> Just cuz you're mad. You wanted him to come pick her up? Yeah, cuz I might have He thought I was playing like I was not going to have a mental breakdown. >> You wanted You wanted him to come get her. You needed it. >> Yes. And I needed it. And my mom is my little brother and stuff. And it just all happened so bad. I just wanted you to come get her so I can get help. >> So you're doing everything you could to get him to get over there >> and get help. >> She didn't do it out of love. She did it for attention, for pity, and to get back at the child's father. She even admitted that her child's safety was less important than her anger. No. >> And then you were just mad you a couple times. You didn't mean to. I know. I'm sorry this is tough to talk about. I do appreciate you though that you're talking to me. >> It sucks. >> Yeah. >> You have the same ring on. Where'd you get Is that a special ring? >> No. It's not by myself. >> You bought it yourself? >> Are you working right now? >> You want to work? >> Do you have any questions for me? I'm not going to see you around anymore cuz you're going to go talk upstairs and everything. >> No, but if I leave today, whenever I can call you, >> we can >> we can meet up and talk. >> My email is on there too as well. You can reach out. You have the You got the card there somewhere. >> You got my information. What's my first name without looking at the card? Oh, you look at it. See, Jesse >> Jesse Toy Story, right? >> That's right. That was the girl in Toy Story. >> So, all right. I appreciate you. Thank you for being honest with me. >> I I get it. And that's a step in being an adult and a responsible adult when you make a mistake. >> I did it. >> Yep. >> I'm not going to tell the world that. >> I know. >> And guess what? This conversation is between you and I. I don't go out and tell anyone. Okay. >> You had deactivate my social media. >> You should >> because it was bad. >> Yep. >> Thank you. I did. >> All kinds of drama last couple weeks, huh? >> Oh, didn't I didn't I see you over there the other day when uh >> all the PlayStation stuff. Yeah. Watch yourself. All right, here go a little better. All right, go ahead and have a seat. But first, All right. In the end, she was arrested and charged with child endangerment and domestic violence. Possible penalties include jail time, probation, fines, and permanent loss of custody. For now, she's banned from seeing her child without supervision. On July 7th, 2023 in Crystal Lake, Illinois, police pulled over a woman after multiple calls reported her reckless driving. But when they approached, they found five kids in the car, none wearing seat belts. And things got serious real quick. >> It doesn't work. I'm sorry. >> How you doing tonight? >> I'm not sure why you guys are pulling over. >> Well, a couple reasons. A couple people called about your driving. >> Oh, really? >> Yep. Where you headed to tonight? >> I was just driving around. >> Okay. You're just driving around? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> Is there a reason your kids aren't in their seat belts in the back? >> Why aren't you buckled up, dude? >> Dude, come on, bro. >> All right. Tell you what, while you're doing that, come on out here and talk to me for a minute. Okay. >> Are you serious? >> Absolutely. >> Can I call my mom? >> No, not yet. >> Have to be moving around, dude. >> Come on. Come on out here. We're going to go right back here. Okay. Right over on the sidewalk, please. That's when you get out traffic. Would you mind going through some some tests for me today to make sure you're okay? >> Can I take my shoes off? That will make me a lot more comfortable. You going to stand there. Put your feet together and your arms on your side. Okay. You're going to stay in that position until I tell you to do otherwise. Okay. But right now, I need to establish respect if you're good to drive. Okay. See where I'm coming from? You got kids in the car. >> Yes, I know. I have kids in the car. I know. I know. I've been yelling at them to sit the >> Why are you crying? >> Because I have kids in the room. I don't have to do with this right now. Okay. No, you don't. You don't even know, man. I need to get to my daughter, man. I don't know. >> Well, first we got to get through these tests so I can make sure you're good to drive. If you're good to drive, I'm going to cut you a ticket and you're going to get out of here. That's it. Simple as that. Okay. You good? >> Yes. I have four kids to take care of. Do it. >> Okay. Put your feet together. Your arms your side. Can you see the tip of my finger? >> Yes. >> Okay. You're going to follow tip my finger with your eyes and your eyes only. You're going to keep your head still. Do you understand? >> Yeah. >> Okay. All right. >> Do you want to see it? It hurts. >> You've already showed me, but do you want to see it? >> It hurts. >> Would you like to see an ambulance? >> No. I would have gone to the hospital yesterday when it happened. And I literally went to work because I have to work for my kids. >> Stand right here for a second. I don't think you've been drinking. I think you got a lot on your plate right now. This is going to confirm that. Are you willing to take this for me? >> I want to go [ __ ] home. >> Okay. >> Can I leave my car here and walk? Can I call my mother? >> Would you like to do some more tests so I can fine? >> Yeah, go ahead. >> Just watching the way she drove and how those kids sat unbuckled, you could tell why the officers suspected a DUI. Her emotions, while maybe genuine, got in the way of cooperating. And the moment the officer started the walk and turn test, her attitude flipped. Angry, defensive, and flatout defiant. >> You walking and standing on one foot. >> I can do that. I don't me last night. You think I haveing >> I care if you can do that. >> I can. I care too. I Yes. Okay. >> Put your feet together for me. >> Okay. >> Right there. Otherwise. >> Okay. >> Can we agree the sidewalk's pretty flat and level right here? >> It looks like it's going upwards, but yeah. Do you think it's flat enough for you to walk nine steps heel to toe and back? >> Sure. >> Okay. So, when I tell you to >> This is ridiculous. >> You're going to take your right foot? >> Yes, I can do it. I'm noting [ __ ] >> Take your left foot. Place it in front of your right. Just like this. >> My left. You said right foot at first. Now you're saying left. >> Put your left foot. >> Right. Left. >> Left in front of your right. Okay. Stand in that position until you tell till I tell you to do otherwise. When I tell you to, you're going to take nine heel to toe steps. Okay. They're going to look like this. I'm going to demonstrate. I'm going to do three. >> Go ahead. >> Okay. Hold this. You're going to count one. >> Are you sure? >> Would you like to? >> Yes. Because I know I can do it. I want to work. I'm not a Yes, man. Dude, give me one minute. Are you kidding me? Pulling me over because I I'm driving crazy, man. I can't evening. >> Okay. All right. So, do me a favor. Right now, you're going to turn around. Okay. Turn around. >> You're going to be placed under arrest for DUI. >> I've already I've already explained that. Put your arms behind your back. Can you please call my mother? >> Sure. Right. Once we get this Once we do this. >> Why are you guys listening? >> Stop pulling away. Okay. Stop. >> You're hurting me. >> That's cuz you're not listening. >> Why? >> Absolutely. >> Why? >> Why? Absolutely not. We're not. >> Can I put my shoes on? >> I'll get them for you in a second. >> Dude, I'm on my period. I don't want to go through this. >> You have to. >> Are youing kidding me? >> You're hurting my wrist. You don't have to go. >> Okay. Well, you're pulling away. >> No, I'm pulling it against what you're pulling. Have a seat for me. >> Are youing kidding me, man? Sit back. Sit back. Sit back. Push you into the seat. >> Why? You guys could have [ __ ] finished testing me. >> Okay. Sit back in the seat or I'm going to push you. >> What? >> Okay. Get in the seat. >> You guys could have No, you could have finished testing me. >> Okay. No, we're past that. >> For why? >> We are past that. Okay. Sit back or I'm going to pull you into that seat. Your option, >> dude. Go ahead. Rip my arm off. Go ahead. Go ahead. This ising ridiculous. Ridiculous. What did I do? What did I do? What? >> She failed the sobriety test. No surprise there. Getting arrested was inevitable. Once the cuffs went on, she switched gears again. This time to non-stop trash talk, filling the ride to the station with bitterness and denial. >> Breathalyze me. >> Put your foot in. >> Breathalyze me. Are you kidding me? For what? Breathalyze me. You guys are bogus. You know what? How many times did Iinging bring donuts to youring guys? >> All right, put your foot in, >> man. Brandalize me, [ __ ] Do it. Do it. Hurt me. Hurt me. I brought you guys a donut so many times. Break my leg. It's already broken. Do it. Do it. I got my Oh, wow. Hit me in the face. Wow. Do you guys want to keep >> Why you act like a young adult? Cooperate. >> I wasn't done doing the test, right? Act like a damn doll. You guys are trying to take me away from my kid. What did I do? You guys are scaring the cat. What did I do? >> Dude, can you pleaseing finish testing me? Why are you guys arresting me? Dude, why? >> You were given an opportunity. >> No, no, no, no, no, no. You guys were asking me questions and then you guys said no and then I had no option. We offer. >> No, you guys said no and I had no option. Are you guys kidding me? Dude, can I bail myself out? Can you guys please get my phone or my debit card? Dude, I don't know what the is going on. Nobody breathalyzed me. My baby. My baby. My baby. >> Dude, can you please test me? I don't understand what the is going on. >> You're arrested for D. >> We can smell the alcohol. Now that you've been sitting back here, I can smell it. >> Are you sure you don't smell mying period, bro? >> So, let me tell you. You already arrested for DUI. >> For why, dude? Can you do the breathalyzer? I don't understand what's going on right now, dude. Mying kids, man. >> It's hard to wrap your head around. A mother drunk behind the wheel saying things you wouldn't expect from anyone, let alone someone with five kids watching. Maybe she thought it was funny. But the fallout sure isn't. You can't help but feel sorry for those children growing up in a home where love and common sense both seem to be missing. >> Would you like to put your shoes on? >> No, I don't want to put my shoes on. I want to clean my [ __ ] foot. >> I'll give you the opportunity here in a minute. Go ahead and step out for me. >> Yeah, right. Dude, I don't want that opportunity. I want to go home to my kids, man. >> Am I going to get drug tested for real? Because I don't know what the I'm getting arrested for, man. >> Have a step right here on these footprints for me. I'm going to I'm going to lay it out for you. Okay. You're on arrest for DUI. >> And how is that proven? >> I'm not going to go through all that again. DUI, child endangerment. So, how is that proven? >> Cuz you have five children in the car and you're >> No, but how is that proven that I'm drunk? >> All right, we'll get to that in a minute. >> I need to go to the bathroom. I'm on my period. >> Dude, whatever, bro. I'm going to be here all night. >> Do anything. I don't know why I'm getting arrested. He didn't finish testing me. He just arrested me. Why? Because I had questions, man. >> I was about to quit my job yesterday. Because it's funny that my job, man, you guys are the insane. Nobody gives a [ __ ] Nobody gives a [ __ ] Nobody gives a [ __ ] Do you want my pad, too? Good. >> You're going to take off this ponytail. >> The ponytail? >> This one earring that I can't take off. If you guys take it off, that's [ __ ] man. I didn't do anything. I care more about my kids than my neighbor, dude. >> All right. You want to go with me into cell one? All right. >> Do you guys have anything on me? Like any [ __ ] evidence, any pictures from Lakemore, anything from this man who the abused the out of me. >> All right, we're going to go on the bench with Lakemore. Lakemore would have it. >> They have Do you guys not have it? You guys have my name, right? You guys have my ID. You can't search that up. >> Like, I don't know what the you want. >> Please, dude. I need to go to the bathroom. I'm going to go [ __ ] insane. You guys took me away from my baby. Are you Look at this scar in my head. I bashed my head into the I want my kid. >> I want my kid. >> Sitting in the patrol car and later at the station, she kept denying everything. When the officer pointed out the smell of alcohol, she switched stories, blaming female issues to cast doubt. But no matter how she twisted it, the truth was crystal clear. Through it all, the officer stayed calm, professional, and patient. >> I do everything that I can for this. >> I do every on there. I'm not [ __ ] playing. I do everything that I can for this. My life means nothing and I do everything for my [ __ ] kid. That really hurts. You're really hurting me. I'm not evening moving. I'm just talking to you guys. I don't even have friends because that motherucker didn't let me have friends for five, six [ __ ] years. I'm over here working. Man, I'll never bringing donuts to the [ __ ] cops again, man. That's stupid. I even kissed. Jacob, can I go to the bathroom? I have a counter. I want to go to the bathroom. You guys have been tying me up, hurting me. I'm not moving. >> 20 minutes. >> 20 minutes. >> Just listen. Just listen. Don't. >> Sure. Tell me. Tell me because I don't want to get in more trouble than I already have. >> Okay. Can I talk now? When he said 20 minutes when you wanted to go to the bathroom, we have to wait that long before we can test you. That's the law. In about 10 more minutes, I'm gonna read you a really long document that's going to explain the state administered test. Okay. >> And you have like two hours, right, before the alcohol that you drank gets out of your system. >> It depends how much you drank and when you drank and what you drank. >> 2 hours because I was breastfeeding and I know that it's 2 hours. >> Okay. Do you have any more questions? >> No. And I don't want toing sit here and be tied up like aing [ __ ] >> You have to be. It's either that or I put you in a cell. >> Please. Okay. Whatever. In the end, she was charged with DUI, possession of a controlled substance, resisting arrest, multiple counts of child endangerment, improper lane usage, and failing to secure minors. If convicted, she could face jail time, heavy fines, loss of custody, temporary or permanent, and a revoked driver's license. On December 11th, 2023, police responded to reports of a hit-and-run crash. The caller identifies the driver as a local elementary school teacher who appeared to be intoxicated. But when officers trace her down, they uncover a story far darker than just a bad decision behind the wheel. >> Here in the front lobby, >> I don't of course look at the name, but they drive they drive a brown traverse. Oh, there's a brown. >> Okay. Where's my collar? >> I can totally get down here. >> Oh, okay. >> Thank you. >> Coming. Good morning. >> Good morning. >> Hi. >> How are you? >> Good. How are you? >> Pretty good. You doing okay? No injuries? >> No. I mean, I'm just kind of shaking up, but other than that, no. >> Yeah. Do you want to walk and talk? >> Yeah, that's fine. What >> happened? >> Well, I was taking a left on that corner right there >> and then somebody hit me and then I took I went down the road and then they never stopped. >> Okay. So, what why didn't you stop when I saw you turn right onto 76th Street from Kelville? Why did you stop then? >> I just want home. >> Why? You obviously saw me saw the other car there. Why won't you stop then? >> I guess I didn't know it was the same accident. >> That was there. It goes, "Yeah, it's her." I'm like, "Well, I can't sit here and leave your your car in the >> Okay. No, that No, that's No, I completely understand what you're saying. >> So, where did you stop at? >> No, I never stopped. I went back home. >> She acted like the school was her safe zone, a place where police couldn't touch her. After the crash, she didn't just drive away. She ran from responsibility. When confronted, she shifted gears into clumsy storytelling, trying to paint herself as the victim of circumstance. >> We can we can we can look that up, too. >> Yeah. No, that's fine. >> As far as when you call. >> Oh, yeah. No, I would say I would call within like the within 20 minutes. >> Okay. Why didn't you stop right away? Let's get your insurance. Why don't you stop right away? I guess I'm confused. >> No, no, >> I mean, you can. >> No, I'm just going to tell you. Yeah, you have your driver's license and your insurance. >> Definitely. >> So, you didn't So, >> no. When it happened, I thought, "Holy crap, >> he's going to be mad." And I can show you the messages that he's already doing. >> You have a green light. >> I did. >> Okay. >> They hit me. >> Okay. Well, if you had a green light, that means they had a green light, too. And if you're turning left, they have the right away. Does that make sense? >> No, I understand. But what they did, they hit me. I >> Oh, your car's right here. Ma'am, >> miss. >> Oh, sorry. >> That's okay. >> I have your plate information. I have everything. >> Why would you say that though? cuz I feel like I smell alcohol coming from you. >> Really? >> Yes. >> And then I feel like also that might be a reason why you didn't stop right away. >> Am I on the right page here? >> No. I mean, I don't think so. >> You don't think you are still under the influence of any kind of alcohol right now? >> No, I don't. >> Okay. >> No, I promise you. No, I don't think so. >> 43. I mean, that's just that's how I feel. >> All right. Would you take a primary breath test? >> Yeah, I would. >> Once she ran out of excuses for leaving the scene, she turned defensive about being drunk. But when the officers mentioned the smell of alcohol, she froze, completely caught off guard. How does someone who thinks of herself as a good person end up here? Agreeing to a breath test was a gamble she couldn't win. Do you think you would have been anything on it? So all zeros would be completely I promise you. >> But I didn't I didn't answer my question though. Do you think you would have been anything on that on that breath test? >> Oh, no I don't. >> Nope. Not by one means. >> All right. Do me a favor. Can you see the tip of my finger right now? There's just a tip here. >> So that's kind of odd to me that you're doing that at school. I just want to make sure that I'm >> and I want to make sure that you can go teach kids. >> Oh, yes. Oh, no. Go ahead. That's I just don't want I don't want that to be known by my >> I mean I also don't want to embarrass you in front of everybody. >> You are and that's totally fine. >> It's not totally fine and that's what I'm trying to but I'm telling I don't want you to make me cry. I promise you I'm not. That's totally fine. Do whatever you need to do. Walk me right around here and that's >> Oh, no. That's not my intent. That's why I'm trying to be as discreet as possible. That's why I brought you over here trying to figure >> All right. I'm trying I'm trying to work with you, but I'm also trying to make sure that you can go back to work. Well, I can >> and and and not have this fall on me in my department. >> I understand. >> But I didn't do anything. So, >> wherever you want me to go, I'll go with you. >> Someone do have someone out here. >> Uh we can stay warm until he gets here. >> Okay. Okay, >> I have it. Okay. 60th and Eastern. So, we'll just hang out for a minute. >> Yeah. Let me know how I feel. >> Oh, my I'm always cold. My hands at the worst. Let's go figure this out. We'll get going. All right. >> Okay. And if I if you if you're fine, then I will apologize a thousand times to you and get you out of here. Okay. I just want to make sure that I can sleep at night knowing that I did what I needed to do or felt like I should do. >> It's totally fine. >> Yeah. Park over here. I don't want to make this super public. So, just park over here. >> It's fine. No, >> you I mean to be honest with you, you already embarrassed me. I'm enough. >> Well, so if if I did enough, then make it better. So, >> yeah, >> totally fine. Yeah, but they also don't need to see especially if it's all especially if if there's nothing there then they don't need to see you blowing into this thing. You know what I mean? Cuz then they're just going to assume. And if it's wrong, if I'm wrong, then I don't want them to assume everything, >> right? Come back here. Can you open >> Can you open your mouth real quick? Huh? >> Open your mouth with her tongue. >> With her tongue. >> Her fear of losing her reputation outweighed her fear of legal trouble. She begged officers not to let the school find out. To her, image mattered more than consequences. Even as the police tried to handle it discreetly, she clung to what little was left of her respectable persona. All you got to do is just blow in here until it beeps at you. I tell you to stop. I'll hold on to it so that way you don't break it. And >> until it beeps or I tell you to stop. I tell you to stop. >> Oh, okay. I've never done this before. >> Yeah, that's fine. Just pull into it like you were until it beeps. Stop. >> Keep going. Keep going. Keep going. Nothing. >> What's that? Nothing. What's that? >> Really? >> That's over That's over twice the legal limit to be driving. >> Really? Huh? I don't feel anything. So, >> you don't feel anything? >> No. >> I'm not going to go back inside right now, so I'm not going to tell anybody yet. Um, but if you want to have a seat in either my car or his car to stay warm until we figure this out. All right. Um, or you can hang out outside. I got to make I got to make a couple quick phone calls and be right back. Okay. You want to sit in his car, my car, or you good? >> I'm making you nervous. I wish you would tell me what's going on. >> I'm telling you exactly what's going I'm going to tell you exactly what's going on. I'm making a phone call >> after the crash. happened. Is that when you when you drank? >> No. >> No. Not even not even No. >> So everything you drank was before the crash? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> No, I mean they hit me and I was very scared and I went home. >> And when you went home, is that when you drank or is that >> Well, no. I mean, I >> You probably had a couple in the >> No, not no. >> Despite blowing twice the legal limit, she still spoke clearly. The kind of composure only a seasoned drinker has. Her excuse, "I drank because I panicked." Didn't hold up. Everyone could see it. When you've been drinking since morning, alcohol isn't an accident. It's a lifestyle. >> I'm sure they did. >> What'd you have to drink at 3:00 a.m.? >> Wine. >> How many How many glasses? I would say three >> normal glasses or or are you like me like that? You like I'm a little fuller like that. I think that's nice. >> But I'm very small. >> So I don't really have a high tolerance for it, but I don't feel like anything is wrong. So >> Okay. >> Yeah. Unfortunately unfortunately the car that that uh you guys you >> that hit me. Yeah. I'm pretty sure they hit me pretty hard and I was very scared. >> Okay. Well, again, we won't get into the debate on who was at fault. >> No, that's totally fine. I already know who was at fault. >> It was not me. >> What was the What was the wine that you >> um It was cotton candy. Um St. Julian. >> All right. Unfortunately, this is where it's coming to an end. Okay. I'm a peace officer. You are under arrest >> for the offense of operating a vehicle while intoxicated due to the consumption of alcoholic liquor, a controlled substance, other intoxicated substance, or a combination. Do you understand that? >> I do. But you're you going to arrest me for that? >> Hey. >> Yes, I am. But I'm not on anything though. >> Well, you're well above the the legal limits you drive. Okay. I'll give you a short synapses of what's going on. You drove. You crashed. You took off. >> You came back. That's that's besides the point. Okay. I I get here. I smell order of toxicants coming from you. I even asked you about it when I when I was talking to you at your car. I even smell on you when I got uh saw you in the office. She was eventually arrested and taken to jail charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Her BAC measured at 0.16. If convicted, she faces up to 93 days in jail for a first offense, fines ranging from $100 to $500, a suspended license, and a mandatory ignition interlock device. On top of that, her teaching career is likely over. A hard fall for someone once trusted to guide children. For her, that much alcohol was just a morning warm-up. But do you think she can really quit drinking and turn her life around? Drop your thoughts in the comments below. June 20th, 2023. Officers spot a Nissan truck rolling out of a driveway without stopping. A small traffic violation that seemed routine. But once they initiated the stop, it quickly became clear this was anything but a simple ticket. Drop what you have. Leave it in the car. Leave your purse in the car. >> Okay. Am I my >> step out? >> My underwear. >> Step out. Everything. Stop moving and step out of the car. >> Okay. My underwear. >> Walk back here. Walk back here. >> I'm sorry. I grabbed my underwear. >> I'm not going to play these games with you. You think I'm stupid? You think I didn't see a red straw sitting there on the seat right there that you tried grabbing and hiding with your underwear out of? >> Yeah, I'm I'm sure. I'm sure that's exactly what it is. >> It's not your [ __ ] You're [ __ ] car, bro. No. [ __ ] [ __ ] >> Here's what I'm going to tell you. Stop right now. >> Stop. Okay, we're fine. Nothing happened. >> It only It only looks worse because you specifically grabbed it and tried hiding it from me and moving it when I saw it. >> I just got my >> You did not. It was clear as day. >> I don't do nothing. I don't know what straws are used for. >> Okay. Smoke weed. >> You're not dumb. You and I both know what straws are used for. >> Nowhere in the Florida state statutes where it says that I have to specifically wait to pull somebody over. I could have followed you all the way to your home on Marco Island and then pulled you over. >> I'm just trying to go home, dude. >> Now, you're getting the attitude and now you're getting confrontational. The moment I bring something up, you going to jail. in my phone. >> What's that? >> It's in your other phone. >> Yeah. >> Where's your other phone? >> Just give me the freaking ticket, dude. I rather just take the ticket. I don't want I don't want you guys Whatever. >> Is this your your truck? This is my brand new truck. >> When the woman tried to hide a red straw in her underwear, everyone knew what was going on. It was pure panic, a desperate attempt to conceal evidence. But that move only confirmed the officer's suspicions. Within seconds, the two were separated for questioning. >> Yep. >> Okay. I'm going to give you one chance, and that's all I'm going to give you because I'm sick of the games. >> All right. And you already know what you did. >> Yeah. >> Why? >> Because he had somebody in his truck that gets [ __ ] high. Shrimping clean. Okay. I just got pulled over for weed by car. to ask cuz I have corn next to my door. Okay. I go to the medical clinic >> when you asked me. I felt sick. I was hurting his back. I asked my grandma and I was like, "Fuck, bro. It's not my straw." >> It's not your straw. >> I don't know. >> Okay. >> I promise. >> Is it his? >> No, it's not. It's his friends. >> It's his friends. >> Yes, I was at the house. >> Okay. Just hang tight right to the front of my car. >> She just starts and she come back to my house. Okay. just kick off. >> Just do me a favor, my man. Keep driving. >> I'm good, bro. It's hard. I was just freaking out right now. >> Okay. This is brand new truck. >> Just get it like a month ago. >> A couple days ago, so it's like nothing. >> 23. >> Okay. Is that for me? My This is what happened. That's what it is. >> Yeah, exactly. How about you stay there and shut your mouth? all over his garage. >> Stop reaching. What do you have? >> Nothing. >> Okay, turn on. Push. >> Dude, you got to bomb me. I [ __ ] go. >> What is it? >> Foil. >> It's foil. >> Take this out of your hands. Stop grabbing at him. >> She kept her hands in her pockets, trying to play it cool. But officers found foil and another straw. Her fear was turning into chaos. When she couldn't hide it anymore, she started yelling, lashing out, anything to feel like she still had control. You need to hang just for right now, okay? Just because of the drugs inside of your vehicle. >> Drugs in my car. >> Here's the deal. And here's what I'm going to tell you. Okay? You keep you just keep going up and down with me. You got to take it. You're either going to stay pissed at me or you're going to have a level head and you're going to talk to me during this. >> You're going to jail. >> It's fine, dude. >> You're >> in your door. >> It's mine. Everything in the truck's mine. >> Okay. You're going to jail. >> No. Everything in the truck's mine. >> There's nothing left. >> You [ __ ] out. All right. Can we put them in your car? >> Yes. >> Wonderful. >> It's fine. I'm getting us out. I'm I'll get you. I promise. >> I don't give a [ __ ] dude. Come on. >> Because this whole [ __ ] ass [ __ ] [ __ ] boy, bro. I wish. >> You wish what? >> [ __ ] whatever. >> Huh? >> You wish what? Man, we just want to ruin people's lives. Like, >> look at that. Nothing back there. Take a seat. >> Take a seat. >> [ __ ] Hope your mama die as [ __ ] boy. >> Okay. You want to change? >> I'm telling you. I don't give a [ __ ] what you got to tell me, dog. This car, guess what? You're getting another felony charge. >> Come on. >> And you keep acting up. It's going to be even worse for you. >> I'm [ __ ] suing. >> That's it. Can you go get me? Can you give me two? >> I know what a pain I am. >> Okay. >> Oh, [ __ ] That's not mine. >> Okay, listen. I >> no >> took your bill. I'm just going to read your mind and write ask you any questions and we'll go from there. Okay. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can will be used against your court of law. You would like to talk to a lawyer now. I'm present with you while you're being questioned. If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, one will be appointed to represent you before any question. If you decide to answer any questions now without a lawyer present, you will still have the right to stop answering any time until you talk to a lawyer. Okay? Do understand. Okay? >> Meanwhile, the driver grew combative in the patrol car. Test results came back positive for cocaine and fentinel. During a search, the female passenger admitted to hiding another item in her underwear. Officers noted she was tweaking. Police slang for the erratic agitated behavior caused by stimulant use. At minimum paraphernalia, I grabbed the straw that I seen. >> Besides that piece of tempo right there that you dropped out of your that's shoving straw. >> So you were shoving something when I was walking up. >> Yes. No. Yeah. Yeah. I seen it when you I literally I seen it and I knew it was in the seat. It's an internal license. I put it in my pants. Okay. I knew it was I seen it. I freaking went in the [ __ ] seat. All right. >> Just just stay over here. You keep on track. >> Um >> the other show I didn't see when I was getting out. I tried to hide it with pants. >> Okay. Okay. You now >> I don't know. >> She's going to search you. I have anything on you. >> It's inside your underwear. >> Underwear. Yeah, >> it's inside your underwear. Okay. I'm not going to go. If you just want to check anywhere else and then I'll do it probably fall out. Okay, stop. Just stop. Turn around. >> She's tweaking. Yes. I don't think I do this or that. No. And then there over here. >> Okay. Stand up. Normal. Once both suspects were detained, the vehicle search revealed marijuana odor, a gun, and drug oil extract, a felony level combination. As officers secured the scene, the driver began to panic in the back seat, trying to delay the inevitable. Where are is that the serial number? I don't know. This just seems very short for a serial number on the back. 765 22 too. >> Yeah. I'm not too sure if you you appreciate that. You're the military guy, you know. >> Yeah. >> Watch this center console. Got liquid all over in there. >> Did you want me to pop this open? >> Yeah. Just let me know if it's just burn up. There's actually a substance in there. And that was in the door. >> Yeah. Right here. Thanks for We try 21 40 and that 28. >> Just looking for the [ __ ] dude. I'm sweating [ __ ] balls back here, bro. >> Okay, I have the AC turned all the way up. >> Look at me, dude. Look at you. I swear to God, we'll keep this window out, bro. I am [ __ ] having a panic attack, my boy. >> In the end, both were arrested and taken to jail. He was charged with possession of cocaine and fentanyl, carrying a concealed firearm, and possession of drug paraphernalia, earning a 2-year prison sentence. The woman faced charges of tampering with evidence and resisting arrest, but prosecutors ultimately reduced it to a single count of drug paraphernalia possession. On March 3rd, 2025, a frantic call from a Walgreens manager reports a retail theft involving Danielle Butler when officers track down her vehicle. What started as a petty theft quickly turns into a high-speed chase through crowded city streets. >> Walgreens and Leighton. We have a shoplifter to gray Chevy Malibu. They're on Lumis by the medical office building right now. The black female with two kids. She's going >> Okay, sir. >> Lumis, she took the right turn. hurt. You got to hold on a second. Hold on. Okay. What kind of car is it? >> Gray Chevy Malibu. >> Did you get a plate number? >> It's got a plate in the back window. Hang on. She's coming back. She's coming back. She's by the gas station by the BP. >> Hold on a second. >> She's taking a right and going down Leighton towards 27th. >> Just hold on a second. >> Okay. Just trying to keep you updated now. I can't see her anymore. >> What did she take? >> Baby formula. She had a whole cart full of stuff. >> Can you still see the vehicle? >> No, they they're headed down. They were headed down late towards 27. >> Okay. We have officers on the way there and someone will be in contact with you. >> Roll down your window, man. >> Roll down the window. Vehicle took off. >> All right. Traffic's still light for about 100 miles an hour. We're safely driving. Come on. Drive. Just drive. Just drive. Still westbound passing 76th Street. Speaking of coming slowing. We are behind a little bit of traffic. >> Crash. Crash. Crash. Crash. Crash. Crash. Crash. Crash. >> Big crash. Big crash. She took off with her two little kids in the back seat, all for a can of baby formula. Hard to believe a mother would risk her children's lives over something so small. The crash that followed wasn't a surprise. It was the inevitable price of one reckless choice. >> Hands up. >> Shared to block the freeway. Well found at 76th Street. I got you. Roll down your window. Put your [ __ ] hands up now. >> Go behind my squad. Yep. Go behind my squad. >> Keep your hands up. Get off the vehicle with your hands up. >> Hands up now. Put your hands up now. >> Hands up. Hands up. Put your hands up. >> Get out the door. Hands up. Hands up. Hands up. >> Turn around. Face away from us. >> Okay. >> Face away. She's talking to somebody in the vehicle. Start coming back to the sound of my voice. Your hands up. Hands up. Keep your hands up. Don't put them down again. Do you understand? >> Put your hands in the air. >> Start walking back to the sound of my voice. Now >> walk back. >> Walk back. >> Walk back to the sound of my voice. Keep walking. Don't put your hands down. Keep walking back. Keep coming. Keep coming. Keep coming. >> Keep coming. Stop. Face away from me. Stay in the car. Take steps to the right. Steps to the right. Ma'am, listen to me. Take steps to the right now. Steps to your right. >> I'll take over. Step to your right. More. I understand. >> Step to the right. Step all the way back towards the sound of my voice. Keep your hands up. Keep your hands up. >> Come back further to the sound of my voice. Hands up. Hands up. Hands up. Face away from me. >> Just kids in the car. >> How many kids are in the car? Come over here, buddy. Come over here. Come over here. Come over here. >> Come. Come. Come this way. Come this way. Come this way. Come this way. >> Are you okay? >> When the little boy ran straight into the officer's arms without hesitation. That moment said it all. This was one grocery run they'll never forget. And the mother, her first request after being cuffed wasn't about her kids. It was to call her sister. >> How old is the child? Are they able to walk? >> Oh, yeah. Still bleaching right there. >> I love you. >> Let's go up. >> Okay. Come on. >> Unbelievable. >> You got coverage? >> Yep. >> Okay, sweetie. >> Come here. >> Spread your feet. >> Lift up your back arms. Okay. >> Can I look at your backpack back here? >> Come. Please call my sister, please, so she can get >> not right now. >> I love you. >> All right. >> You'll be fine. Are you not injured? >> Yes. What hurts? >> Okay. >> Sit down right here. Okay. >> Okay. >> Here we go. Are you okay? You're not injured? Okay. Just sit tight. Okay. Just sit tight. Okay. We'll be fine. Do you want to put her on the other side? >> Just sit tight. Okay. Anybody hurts, guys? >> Yeah. >> What hurts? >> My lips hurt. >> Your what? >> My lips hurt. >> Lips hurt. Okay. The fire the ambulance is coming. Okay. >> Just sit tight. Sit tight. >> Come on. One of the kids playing on a blue thing. No persons in the car. >> Once everyone was safe, officers turned their focus to the children, calming them down, checking for injuries. The older one showed clear signs of fear and trauma. The stolen items were recovered soon after, confirming the report. But what left everyone speechless were the children's terrified eyes. Wide, trembling, and broken by confusion. >> Granny house. >> What's that? >> To my granny house. >> Your granny house? Yes. You will go to your granny's house in a second. Uh, do you know your granny's phone number by any chance? >> Yeah. >> What is her phone number? >> Do you know your granny granny's phone number? >> You don't remember? Okay, it's okay. We will ask your mama. Okay. >> Yeah. Just give us a second. What's that? >> How do we crash? >> How do you crash? I don't know. Your mommy lose control. Do you remember what happened? >> No. They're going to check you out. Okay. >> Hey. >> Hello. >> Well, 3 years old and 2 years old. She's complaining on the lip pain. You can see on her face she got some scratches on on her face. >> Okay. >> So, and the driver is in the other spot. >> Okay. Um, is the driver in custody? >> Yes. Okay. >> Do you want to be checked up by the fire department? Because they're obviously coming for your kids. >> What? >> Yeah. >> Question. Are you the sole person who has three children? >> Yeah. >> Um Dan will all >> so No, but like right now they they will come and get them or like they will get them. >> I don't know here. Okay. >> We'll be fine here. All right. >> All right. Check vehicle. I'm going to stay with her for a second. >> Can you can you ask your phone number for the grandma because they mentioned about grandma? >> No, they are not in a car seat. >> Uh what else? >> Kids facial injuries. >> They were they were not in a car seat. There is no car seat in the car. >> No car seat for the kids. >> Yes, I can. There's no car seat. So, >> okay. >> Okay. >> You guys have any information on the kids? >> Uh no. >> Mom is right here. sitting there. >> Mom is in this spot. Maybe she can >> We can try to get some information. Mom, >> did that um vehicle have a license plate on her or not? >> Maybe inside. Yeah. So, there wasn't attached when I tried to start. So, it looked like they crashed into that cement barrier with the rear. >> The final blow came when police discovered there were no child safety seats in the car and that Danielle had lied about the car's windows. It showed a complete disregard for even the most basic safety measures. She risked her kids' lives just to cover up a theft. That wasn't just negligence. It was proof of how far she'd fallen as a parent. >> Should be taking custody of your kids. Grandma? >> Um, yeah. >> Okay. What's grandma's name? >> Oh, it's going to be >> Does he take any medications? Okay. Any allergies? >> Was he in a seat belt? >> Can I get grandma? >> Um, was he in a booster seat or anything? >> No. Okay. You want them transported to the hospital? >> Are they okay? >> They got a couple bumps, but nothing's jumping out obvious. Um, we'll let you know if we find anything. Okay. >> Yeah, you can transport. >> He's seated. Um, and the back driver back driver's side. Yeah. >> So, they were both unrestrained, it sounds like, where they didn't have any seat belts on. No, they both had um the that middle seat belt on and the um so Destiny was in behind the passenger seat. She had her seat belt on. >> Okay. They're both They're both too small to be sitting in the back seat without a car seat. So that seat belt really didn't do anything to protect them. So they do have some bumps and bruises and some scratches. >> Okay. So it's up to you if you want them taken into the hospital. >> I say you >> you want them to go to the hospital. Okay, sounds good. Now we're going to dig and we're going to show >> So, you want to tell me what was going on? How did it start? What were you doing in uh Walgreens? >> I took some food and some baby. >> Took some food. Okay. You know the amount of approximately of how much you took? >> Yeah, they say like 230. >> Okay. Uh and I'm guessing they didn't give you consent. You just took it away. >> No, I swiped my car. She said it was okay. >> Okay. So, when we pulled you over, did you know that you were pulled over? Did you see the lights and sirens? Yeah. >> I mean, you stopped. So, you stopped and you roll down the window for a little bit. Um, and you started running away. What was the reason for running away? >> Cuz like I I really wasn't thinking like I was like thinking like I didn't want to go to jail and then my kids not have nobody in there. It's like me running away. Still did the same things. >> So, did you recognize that you were putting your children in danger by running away? I wasn't thinking about like all the stuff that could have happened at that moment. Like it was like uh >> Okay. Were your children the seat belts? >> Mhm. >> Okay. Where were they located when you were driving away? And uh >> Danielle was ultimately charged with operating a vehicle, fleeing, eluding an officer, firstderee reckless endangerment, property damage, bail jumping, two counts of child neglect, and one misdemeanor retail theft. But when she faced the judge in July 2025, she was only convicted of fleeing, eluding, and the two child neglect charges. The sentence, six years in state prison, and another six years of extended supervision, a harsh reminder of how seriously Wisconsin treats putting children in danger. On June 26th, 2025, a young boy secretly dialed 911, begging for help after a violent fight with his father. When officers arrived, they had no idea they were about to walk into a story soaked in pain and a truth that would leave everyone speechless. >> Hey, what's up, buddy? >> Hey, >> what's going on? Can I help you? >> Yeah, we got a call >> about uh >> Who called? >> I believe it was your son. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Can you come out and talk to me? And can can you call him out, too? >> What's going on? >> Well, that's what I'm trying to figure out. What's going on? He called >> What's going on? >> That's what I'm figuring out. What's going on? Okay. Um, I guess there was some kind of argument between you and him. >> Okay. >> Okay. So, >> teenager. >> Yeah, teenager. I get it. >> I'll call my son. >> I appreciate it. Thank you. >> All right. Have a good day, buddy. >> No, like I need to talk to him. >> Is there an arrest warrant or something? >> Well, I need to figure out if there is an arrest or not. So, >> for what? >> There's no arrest. >> I'm a teenager. >> No, you're fine. >> A teenager? >> Yeah. I'm wondering what's what happened. >> He's a teenager. I'm asleep. >> No, I get it. I'm just I'm just wondering what's going on. Thank you, sir. I'll call my son. >> Where is he? >> He is not here right now, sir. >> He's not here. >> I'm sorry. >> Sorry. >> Yes. >> Okay. >> I got to get to work, sir. >> Okay. >> What What is he What's going on? >> Well, I heard there was Well, he called us. He said there was some argument between you and him. So, that's what I'm wondering about. What happened? >> You got an easy job. >> What do you mean? >> You got an easy job, bud. >> Well, listen to me. I'm investigating something. >> My home. >> I'm investigating something. Okay. >> Okay. Thank you. Please step off the curl of my police, sir. >> Okay, I got his number. Do you want me to call him? >> Please step off. >> Okay. >> Hello. >> Hello. >> Hey, this is Deputy Sing with King County Sheriff's Office. >> All right. >> Hey, just want to >> Hey, uh you're the one who called? >> Yeah. Yeah, I called earlier. >> Okay. Are you here? >> Uh yeah, I'm in the back right now. >> Okay. Can you come on? Your father is not very compliant with us, so >> Okay. I'm in socks right now and the back door is locked. So >> all right. Thank you, sir. >> I'm still I'm talking to him right now. So when he comes out, >> he is a minor, sir. Thank you. >> Is there a mother? >> It's never a good idea to tell an abusive parent that their own child called the cops, even if it's obvious. That can make things far more dangerous for the kid. The father stepped outside, wearing a strange look, a smile that didn't belong in this kind of moment. Then he said the boy's not here, but everyone knew he was still inside. >> Hey, what's up? >> All right, >> dude. Stay away, please. >> You have a card, sir? >> Yeah. Well, I'm going to have to talk to you, okay? Just so you know, this is a this is an ongoing investigation. Okay. >> What you got, my man? >> Do you have a card, sir? >> I do. I'll get It's in my car. I'll get it later. >> Sir, >> huh? I don't believe there's any eminence. >> What's that? >> Sir, >> I'll get it later. I'm not going to get it now. >> Yeah. >> Have a good day. >> No. What's What's going on? Why are we here? >> Have a good day, sir. Because I got a teenager, sir. That's fine. >> Okay. Well, can you talk to me about it? I have kids. Maybe I understand. >> That's all I can say, sir. Thank you. >> Okay. You're investigating a domestic battery possibly. So, I'd like to get your side of the story. Sir, I have no uh I have no uh comments for right now. >> You have no comments? >> No. Domestic battery. >> Father and a son, sir. >> Yeah. Yeah. Qualifies. >> Thank you, sir. >> So, you don't want to talk to me? >> It's my son. >> I understand. Are you saying you don't want to speak to me? >> Sir, what else is there to say? >> I need to figure out what happened here. That's why we're here. >> What caused the argument? Can I see Can I take pictures? >> Oh, yeah. This is from yesterday cuz we understand. >> He did that yesterday. Yeah, we were fighting here and this is from two days ago. We were fighting in the middle of the street. Um, >> you were fighting in the middle of the street? >> Yeah, it was bad. This is >> Sorry, I've explained this to so many people and no one has helped me. I'm just kind of tired of explaining the same thing. So, I'm just got into a fight a long time ago. Last time we got this bad where I got injured like this. >> We got into a fight where I was trying to take a shower in the morning. There's no hot water. >> And he comes, I'm still naked, mind you. He comes breaking down the door while I'm still naked and he tries to hit me. I gave him two black eyes that day. I'm sure if he shows you a photo of that, you understand this, this isn't a new thing. >> This isn't a new thing. >> No, no, no. >> A lot of this is just over. He's been I found out he's been taking my money, which has annoyed me and he's denied it and he's tried charging me for it. >> The boy's story about being hit with a chair and enduring fights that lasted for days became crucial evidence. It wasn't just a moment of anger. It was a cycle of violence that had turned into a way of life. The bruises spoke louder than words. You >> can play this back and forth game. >> I know, sir, but this is my son. >> I get it. >> I'm a single father. >> I get it. That's why I want to talk to you. Hey, if you refuse to talk to me, you can go sit in our jail for 3 days. >> So then let's talk. >> I don't want to leave him. >> Cuz I do believe he has potential, but he could get like this. >> Thank you. >> How old is he? >> He can take care of himself. >> So again, if you don't want to cooperate, you can go sit in jail for 72 hours. >> So I'm going to jail for 72 hours. >> If you're not going to give me any part of your story, that's a possibility. Uh, >> let me consult with an attorney, please. >> I mean, this is not the time or place for that. You only need an attorney if you're being arrested. >> You're arresting me, sir. >> I am not arresting you. Not at this point. No. If you don't want to cooperate, you will be held on a 72-hour investigative detention. That is not an arrest, >> dude. No, you're not. Don't show him. >> Don't talk to him. >> Ignore him while we figure out what's going on. So, he's got injuries. >> I do believe he can he a cooperative person that doesn't get like this, but I don't know what happened. I seriously don't. >> Okay. So, you've had fights three days in a row that I've gotten physical with your dad. >> Yeah. >> Oh, wonderful. >> I mean, it's been like this for months, but it's I don't want to be taking like DCFS. I don't want that to be involved cuz that happened to my brother and I saw how bad that can get. I like I said, I do believe it can get better. He's just in this weird phase right now and I just need to be away from I can't I can't be near that. >> I get that. Um >> this hap this has been a story with his family for his entire life. He gets like this during certain point. >> Is your mom in the picture at all? >> She is, but she was far far away. >> While the son told his truth through pain, the father spun his own version. Arrogant, rehearsed, and full of excuses. He blamed the child, convinced he could talk his way out of everything. But his contradictions and smug tone only painted him as the abuser he really was. >> All of this is from yesterday. >> Yesterday. Yesterday. >> Yesterday. Yesterday. >> Two days ago. >> Two days ago. >> And nothing on my hand. >> What about this? >> That I'm not sure of. >> Okay. >> That I noticed earlier. >> I'll give you a second. Let me put you in handcuffs and then we will give you we'll write it down for you. How about that? >> Can I talk to my son, please? Can you just a little bit of time, please? >> Just walk out. >> All right. Officer standing. Can I please talk to my son? >> Yes, you can. But we have to put you in handcuffs first. Okay. >> Anyway, we can avoid the handcuffs in jail. I got >> All right. Be compliant with us. You know how this goes. You've been you you've been that route before, right, >> Brian? >> So, you need to come out. >> Yeah, you need to come out. >> Am I going to jail? >> Yes, you are going to jail. You need to come out, >> Brian. What's it gone? >> You need to come out and we'll talk about it. So if you just come out. >> Okay. I got to call a friend. >> So I come outside then make your I'm going to let you know this now. If this doesn't go smooth >> I'm also charging you with obstruction. >> Excuse me. >> So make this as easy as possible. >> Yes, sir. I I I'm not going to >> drop the cigarette. >> Put it out. >> You may kill me out here. Please, >> man. This is my This is my son, man. Come on. >> You got to put out the cigarette. Come on. Put the cigarette out, brother. >> Tell you what, if you're going to cooperate and you stick to your word, I'll let you finish the cigarette. >> All right. Yes, sir. >> But if you're going to be a jackass, >> I know. I buddy. I'm not trying to be a jackass. >> I'm just letting you know. >> Yes, sir. >> The way you were with me at the door, pretty well signaled that you were going to be a jackass. >> Yeah. You don't deserve that. >> So, if you're going to cooperate, I'll let you finish the signal, sir. But we're going to do it out here. >> Okay. >> There is no bond. >> There's no more bond in Illinois. Remember when Illinois passed the safety act? >> I'll see a judge tomorrow. >> More than likely the judge will let you out tomorrow. >> But you have to see a judge. >> This man might have felt powerful arguing with a teenage boy. But when officers showed up, he hid behind that door for a long time before stepping out. With visible injuries, witness statements, and his lack of cooperation, police had more than enough to take him in for domestic battery. >> Yes, sir. He may be the victim, but it's domestic battery. So, the state becomes the complainant. >> How's the state, man? >> The way Illinois law is codified is the victim's in a domestic battery situation. The state becomes the victim. >> The state places a high severity on domestic battery. >> This is my son, a single dad. >> I get it. >> He's going through some teenage stuff, man. >> He's also got injuries. >> Injuries from what, Sam? Would you >> Oh, I'm sorry. Stop it. There's a cigarette. Who's pressing the charges you? >> I am. >> Man, come on. >> Come on, brother. >> There's no Come on. >> Would you please reconsider, man? >> There I I literally don't have a choice. If I don't arrest you, I go to jail. That's how serious this is. >> Can we sit down and talk, man, over a cup of coffee, please? >> Please, without without >> whoever is with the witness, man. Can we please sit down and talk? >> We can go over to my car and talk. >> Will you have my son? I mean, you could I can talk through to you. >> Talk to me over here. >> Anything on you that's going to poke me, stick me, stab me? >> You got any bullets? >> No. >> Alcohol? >> No. >> Knives? >> I say no. >> Porn? >> Any drugs? >> No, sir. >> Cocaine? >> No. >> Meth? >> No, sir. >> Heroin? >> No, sir. Okay. >> Put your left foot in first. >> Okay. >> Put your left foot in. All right. >> You got a bad back. >> Yeah. Thank you. I can fit fingers in between there. >> What the heck? What kind of gun you got there, brother? >> 15. >> So, I have to ask you some really stupid questions. >> I'm open. >> That will sound like I'm talking to a first grader, but Sergeant wants me to do it. >> Okay. >> You have a cell phone? >> Yes. >> Is it charged? >> Yes. >> You know how you know how to call 911? >> Yes. Obviously. >> Um, you have food in the house? >> Yes. >> Running water? >> Yeah. >> Bathroom? >> Yeah. >> Can you shower? >> Yeah. >> You have clothes? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Um, >> something happens in the house, you know how to get out? >> Mhm. >> You feel safe staying home >> as long as him? >> He was finally arrested and taken to jail, facing charges of domestic violence. But here's the question that lingers. Do you really believe this man won't hurt his son again once he's released? Share your thoughts below. These stories remind us that motherhood is supposed to be a place of safety, not fear. Yet sometimes the truth only comes out when the camera is rolling. 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