DON'T TOUCH ME. DON'T TOUCH ME. >> [screaming] >> I DON'T TOUCH ME. I DON'T KNOW WHY I'M EVEN HERE. I'm a good mom. Some parents [music] still see themselves as good even when their choices unintentionally place their children in challenging situations. Behind what may seem like ordinary incidents lies a reminder of responsibility, life's pressures, and the [music] importance of keeping every child safe. A tense and complicated situation unfolded in Florida where a man decided to go public with concerns about HIS WIFE. ON APRIL 23RD, 2024, [music] Charlotte police received a call about a mother reportedly behaving erratically which raised [music] concerns about her child's safety. Officers have been called to the home multiple times before, but this incident escalated when the mother began banging on the door with the child inside. A situation requiring immediate police attention. Hey. How you doing? What's that? What's your name again, man? I've been here plenty of times. How you doing? So, uh today's the day she's drinking. She went down to the bar at about 2:30. Just give us a minute, all right? I will talk to you, yes. Let's talk over here. What's going on? She was upset this morning. We got in a fight. She saw me all day that she's going to go drink if I don't cut my [ __ ] She went to the bar. I told her if she goes to the bar it's over. She went to the bar, she came back. I went for a walk. So, I took a walk. I went down the bike path a little bit, came back, and back to the house. All the doors were locked. She locked the front screen door so I couldn't use my key to get in the house. And then I I got in the garage door. Yeah. The door in. So, she slammed She went outside, slammed the door so hard the door went inside the jam and got stuck. And then she said she came back 15 minutes later and she tried to get in the door and she's like, "You locked me out." I was telling her I locked her out. She jammed the door and it wouldn't work. So, she the door in with the baby on the other side after I told her repeatedly the baby's on the other side of the door. Did and the She is a danger to the baby and herself right now. Not yet. Uh she was sleeping when I got home. So, I came back from my walk, I got in the house, she's passed out drunk in the room, and the baby's running around the house. So, that's a problem. I don't know what you do, but I'm trying to take control of my child and she won't give it to me. present to keep eyes on the baby? Yeah, I want her to be in my care and custody right now and I want her to stay away from the baby until she's not intoxicated. This is the last time that she was intoxicated, she locked the baby in the truck, she almost killed it. That was 2 weeks ago. Okay. All right. Are you going to be here still? Yeah, until I can find a way out. >> staying here today though with the child? >> Yes, unless I can get some a child >> Cuz you're not intoxicated. If I go talk to her and she talks I would like to someone sober here with the child. I wasn't sure if you were leaving cuz you got a backpack I I take this so she can't steal the Saturday. That's why I take Inside the house, officers spoke calmly with the mother >> [music] >> trying to understand the situation. And I just I That's all I want. Yeah. So, if he's okay and he can be calm coming back in the house having it in front of my daughter, that's all I'm asking. I'm going to talk to him before I leave. So, I'm you guys are good? He can come back in. I'm not stopping him. I'm going to do anything. He doesn't want to leave so he wants to make sure y'all are okay. I just want to make sure my daughter's not going I mean what? I said I don't want to make sure my daughter's not going to be involved in anything and he's clearly upset. I don't want it to escalate and have her in the middle of it. That's literally all I'm asking. As long as he's not going to escalate anything, I'm okay. Okay. Do you have any other questions? Just try to be civil and you need to separate. >> all I'm asking. Just Trust me, I You know, if there's an emergency call us, um but I hope that [snorts] we can, you know, resolve this and you get along with each other, okay? That's what I'm doing. Can we just talk? I'm not trying to fight. Yep. Yep. Have a good night. Initially, police treated it as a household disagreement [music] and hoped the couple could resolve it peacefully without further intervention. This is going to be documented. Um I hope that you guys can get along tonight. If there's an emergency, give us a call. Um but I hope we can resolve this now. What constitutes an emergency? When he gets he gets violent. Yeah, if if if it becomes Yeah, if it becomes violent then yeah, call us, but Okay. She says something to you outside before we leave so that we can make sure you guys are good. Okay. I'll talk to you then. All right. Yeah, I I appreciate it. Anytime, man. If you need us, you call us, okay? I hope I don't, man. >> so, too. I hope I don't have to see you until, you know, on a better occasion, but All right. Y'all have a better night, okay? All right. We're good here. Have a good night. Good night. Less than an hour later, another call came [music] in. When officers returned, the mother's partner provided additional details about what had happened. So, she was supposed to go for a walk. >> get off the road. Instead of going for a walk, she came down the street, came right back. She started accusing me of stealing her phone. I was looking for her phone in the house and then she just started straight Okay. just harassing me. So, I took my daughter into her room and I took my daughter into her room and I locked the door and I just ignored her. And then she came and hit the door and I'm sorry, my daughter making me responsible for. She's an idiot, but so she >> Does she have any weapons on her? No. No guns, no knives, no nothing? Hello, Samantha. What's going on? He woke up. He called the store and he got irritated because they told him to call in. He didn't want He wanted to work today. Was that bump on her head but when other deputies were here before? It was? Okay, cuz he was just here. So, he he can tell me that bump was on her head? Who? This guy? Yeah, this guy right here. He can He can tell me that she had a bump on her head? >> And we have cameras in our house to show the entire thing. It's on his phone. >> that get there? She likes to go headfirst off her bed. >> Okay. She is not shy. Okay. All right, if you just want to hang out out here for me, okay? Okay, do not go back in the house at the moment, all right? Go stay right there, okay? All right, just hang out right there for a second. He also shared video clips to support his account of the events. I'm showing you what she just did to me. You're not leaving with her. Oh, I'm not? No. Oh, are you leaving, right? SHE CALLED 911. IT'S OKAY, >> [laughter] >> I SCARED YOU. ALL RIGHT, SO WHAT'S GOING ON WITH YOU TWO? WE'RE FIGHTING. He's being an [ __ ] and telling me I'm worthless and I ain't worth a [ __ ] and he should stay with his ex. And I'm telling him he's piece of [ __ ] How did you How did you react to his words? How did I react? I left. I walked out of the house. I told him I wasn't staying. I I didn't tell him >> Well, it must have not been for that long cuz we were just here like 20 minutes ago, right? >> Yeah, exactly. Cuz I don't like to leave my daughter by herself. >> Okay. You didn't want to put her in a stroller and take her with you? >> I would have, but the stroller's tires are popped. I need new tubes or something for it, but it's not working. >> How much have you had to drink tonight? Have I? None. You haven't had a drink? No. I smell alcohol coming off of you. Well, well you probably smell either my vape or my I didn't know vapes smell like alcohol. Or is it a raz? You don't have to Do not blow it in my face, please. Don't tell me that you smell alcohol and are not willing to see what this smells like. >> Okay, I know what a vape smells like. >> No, they all smell different. Do you know what Vicky smells like? I don't. I don't vape. Well, then don't tell me you know what a vape smells like. All right, there's no need to get hostile, okay? We're just trying to get to the bottom of this. We don't We don't want to I didn't say that, but you're insinuating something and what you're saying is false and I'm telling you that it's not going to happen. All right. Thank you. With two sides to the story, officers remained calm and asked for an accurate account from the mother. Will you stop running your teeth, baby? Won't do that. You're going to ruin your teeth. You're going to ruin your teeth. >> Did it get physical at any point between you two? You mean him? Yeah. I refuse to answer that. You don't want to answer that? I do not want to answer that. He didn't put hands on you, you didn't put hands on him? >> answer that. Okay. Is the baby hurt in any way? Do you guys need EMS? No. No? Are you okay, baby? Daddy. He's talking right now and Daddy. All right. Daddy. Just ignore her. So, she was messing with the baby and then she came out, tried to shut the door on me, and took my hand out of me. Will you say hi? What's your name? What's your name? It's Deputy Corraro. What's your name? Deputy Corraro. I am Miss Shorter. Hi, Mrs. Shorter. You don't give me your name, I don't give you mine. You want to give me a statement about what happened today? I can give you a statement. Okay. Um what's Why are you asking? It's an investigating the service. So, he gave you a statement? Yeah, he did. Okay. Well, make sure you grab his phone. We're going to review the cameras in our house because we don't need We don't need any statements. You just need to watch what happened. There's 2 weeks worth of recordings on our camera. He took my phone, but it's on his phone right now. >> Statement's in reference case number All right. Are you under the influence of drugs and or alcohol? No. Do you know what the meaning of perjury is? Yes. All right. So, perjury can be committed by telling lies or omitting information while under oath. All right, so prior to taking your sworn statement, I'm going to place you under oath. Please raise your right hand. Do you swear to or affirm the statement you're about to give will be the truth, the truth, and nothing but the truth? Yes, sir. All right, so go ahead and tell me what happened today. When asked about [music] any aggressive actions, the mother became defensive and shifted the focus onto her partner. This morning, I woke up. He was upset because I didn't let him sleep in, even though it was both our days off and I never get the chance to sleep in. So, it started there. He told me I was a worthless piece of [ __ ] That he was better off with his ex and I told him to better stop before it gets bad. Just stop while he's ahead. He stopped and then he continued. I left, I came back, I tried to explain to him why I was upset. He continued to insult me and I told him to get the [ __ ] out of my face. >> What happened right here at the door? He continued running his mouth. I told him to mind his [ __ ] business and I tried to leave with my daughter. And what did you do? Out of my face. Other than that, I didn't do anything. And it's all on camera. Did he push you, hit her, kick her, shoot her, anything like that? I don't want to answer that question. Okay. Do you have anything else you wish to provide or tell me? Have we discussed anything everything off Have we discussed anything off tape that we haven't discussed on tape? No, I haven't talked to you off of tape. After reviewing all statements [music] and evidence, authorities decided that further intervention would be necessary. She's claiming she hasn't had anything to drink today. I can't I can't smell it off of her. How much How much did she have to drink? I don't know. She was down at the bar down there. The little bike bar? Yeah, that's the one I'm talking about. Yeah, I don't know the name of it. Okay. Well, she's going for battery, so. Hey, it's time TO TAKE YOUR DAUGHTER. YES, I'm going to jail. Yes, you are. >> Well, I haven't done I haven't done anything. >> all you have to do is stop. >> Stop. Stop. It's all on camera. It's on camera. I'm not doing anything. I'm not I'm literally taking care of our daughter. No. You're done. YOU'RE DONE. I'M LITERALLY GOING to tell them everything. You're done. If I'm going to jail, he's done. Samantha. >> I I I want to be as far She's not going back in the house. >> No, I'm not I'm not. We can go anywhere. I want to be as far away from him as possible. Just go ahead. Go ahead, Samantha. That's fine. I'm okay with that. Face the car. Yes. Nothing in your bra, right? No, ma'am. Just stay right there. You can come this way. Okay. I'm not I'm not trying to Stop. It's on our camera. What he did to me. Why are you guys refusing to look at it? Why are you >> Put your foot in the Put your foot in the car. I have I have rights, too. >> Okay, he already spoke to you. He got a statement from you. Put your feet back in the car, okay? Can you please just make him look at >> Yes, I will tell him to look at the camera. When a situation escalates to the point that police [music] must intervene, cooperation is essential for everyone's safety, especially the child's. However, the mother responded [music] with anger and refused to follow instructions. SIR! WHY AM I BEING DETAINED? I'VE ASKED HER MULTIPLE TIMES. WHY AM I being detained? Why am I >> You're not detained. You're under arrest. For what? For battery. >> For battery of what? >> TO YOUR BOYFRIEND. MY BOYFRIEND, WHERE'S HIS Play the camera. Play the camera. >> Listen to me. Play the camera. >> You either STOP YOU PLAY THE CAMERA. >> GOING TO BE HOBBLED. OH, hobble me. If you TOUCH ME, I SWEAR TO GOD, I'm going to sue you guys. I HAVE ASKED YOU MORE THAN once to review the cameras. You're arresting me for something I didn't do. He showed you a very little bit. Stop. No. >> You want additional charges, you're going to get battery on [laughter] an LEO CHARGE. GO AHEAD. GIVE ME I AM NOT I HAVE DONE NOTHING. I WANT HIM ARRESTED FOR assaulting me. We're not leaving until you look at the cameras and arrest him. That is how it works. I am filing a complaint. It is your duty as an officer of the law to investigate what I am telling you. You refuse to do so. >> it. We're just not doing it right now. >> Not in the Well, I am not I then I'm refusing to put the seat belt on right now. I HAVE DONE NOTHING WRONG. NOTHING. SIR. >> Put your feet back in the car right now. I want to talk to you. Put your feet back in the CAR RIGHT NOW. TALK TO ME OR YOU'RE GOING TO GET A SUPERVISOR OUT HERE RIGHT NOW. >> WELL, then get it Get your supervisor out here. Her reluctance to cooperate created additional challenges for resolving the situation safely. I want a supervisor. I WANT A CORPORAL. I want a [ __ ] captain. I am a corporal. You're not >> You're not getting a captain right now. >> Then I want your supervisor and I have a right to ask for it. As soon as we're done here. As soon as we're done here We're not done here until I get a supervisor. If you touch me, we're going to have a problem. We're We're going to have some issues. Yeah, we are going to have some problems. Give us your leg. YOU'RE NOT TOUCHING ME. DON'T TOUCH ME. I AM GOING TO DON'T DON'T TOUCH ME! I WANT A SUPERVISOR! I HAVE A RIGHT TO A SUPERVISOR! I HAVE A RIGHT TO A SUPERVISOR! >> SUPERVISOR. IT WAS NO, YOU'RE NOT. YOU'RE GOING TO GET BATTERY ON AN LEO CHARGE. I I'M NOT TOUCHING YOU. YOU'RE TOUCHING ME. THEN GIVE US YOUR LEG. NO, YOU'RE GOING TO GIVE ME A SUPERVISOR. I HAVE A RIGHT TO A SUPERVISOR! I HAVE A RIGHT I AM THE SUPERVISOR. GIVE ME YOURS. I WANT I WANT YOUR SUPERVISOR. I WANT YOUR SUPERVISOR NOW. I WANT YOUR SUPERVISOR. I WANT YOUR [ __ ] CAPTAIN. NOW. >> NO CAPTAIN WORKING THIS HOUR. I DON'T WORK I DON'T GIVE A [ __ ] I WANT YOUR supervisor and I have a right to ask FOR IT. I HAVE A RIGHT TO ASK FOR YOUR SUPERIOR. IF YOU TAZE ME because I asked for your superior, we're going to have Is that why you're getting tazed? Or are you going to be tazed? I am NOT [ __ ] I AM COMPLYING. I'VE DONE NOTHING BUT ASK I HAVE DONE I HAVEN'T BITTEN YOU. NO, I SAMANTHA, GIVE US YOUR LEG. >> NO. WHAT A [ __ ] I [screaming] WANT A SUPERVISOR! I WANT A SUPERVISOR! I AM ALREADY DETAINED. I am already held against my will. I want a supervisor now. I AM IN THE BACK I AM IN THE BACK OF YOUR CAR. I WANT A SUPERVISOR! I WANT A SUPERVISOR! I want a supervisor! I want A SUPERVISOR! I WANT YOUR SUPERIOR. NOW. The supervisor is on HIS WAY. THEN DON'T TOUCH ME. IF HE'S ON HIS WAY, DON'T TOUCH ME. DON'T TOUCH ME! >> [screaming] >> THEY'RE HURTING ME! I AM NOT DOING ANYTHING BUT ASKING FOR A SUPERVISOR. It's all right cuz you guys are going to jail. I have done NOTHING TO YOU. STOP. I I DON'T TOUCH ME. STOP IT! I HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING WRONG! LET ME GO! [screaming] YOU'RE NOT GOING TO YOU YOU'RE GOING TO GET a supervisor HERE AND THAT'S IT. STOP. RELAX. You're saying you can't You didn't act like a fool. You just let me put my put a seat belt on you. All you do is wear a seat belt. You could have been done with all this. I stop. >> [screaming] >> I can't SIT UP AND THROW UP AT THE SAME TIME. Once the situation was under control, police remained composed and requested medical personnel to assess her condition. Just so I can give you a little idea what's what's going to happen. EMS is going to come check you out, okay? If for some reason they feel like you need to go to the hospital or or you absolutely demand that you go to the hospital, you'll be going to our local hospital right here in Punta Gorda. Once the the doctor dot ER clears you, you're still going to jail. So, that's why I want to make sure [snorts] you understand that. So, it's just going to delay the whole process a little bit longer. Yeah, and then what happens after that? >> [snorts] >> Intoxicated. Okay. No, I'm not. I'm upset. You leave it on the road for now. We'll see what Do you want to go to the hospital and get checked out? Careful, don't step in here. >> Not really. No, no, no, no. Sit right there. No, I don't want to go to the hospital. I want you guys to check me. All right. Well, can I We'll go sit you on my stretcher and we'll check you out there. Is that good? I'm good. Here we go. All right. We'll do that. We'll check her vitals. Where are my shoes and my socks? I I just want to >> I'll hold your arm while we walk, okay? What's your name? You want to ask one of these other deputies here? You're more than welcome. No. No, I don't want to go. They're refusing to let me Can you get my meds? Take her to Punta Gorda, I don't want the hospital. I am refusing I am not GOING TO THE HOSPITAL. I am not going to the hospital. I can't BREATHE. I I FINALLY HAVE GOT TO LEAVE AND STOP hurting The mother was charged with battery, two counts of battery on an officer, and resisting [music] an officer with s- However, prosecutors later dismissed the more serious charges, and she ultimately pleaded [music] guilty to simple battery, receiving one year of probation and a $672 fine. No matter the circumstances, [music] a child's safety must always come first. Children should never be caught in the middle of adult conflicts. Their well-being, [music] peace of mind, and sense of security are what matter most. Also in Florida, a seemingly peaceful morning quickly became concerning [music] when several alligators were spotted near the riverbank. The kids shouldn't even be outside here by themselves. >> They They've been out I mean, you saw them at 8:30, 9:30. So, 2 hours. On April 9th, 2020, West Palm Beach police received a report about two young children near the edge of a local lake in an area known to have alligators. Authorities quickly arrived and ensured the children were safe with nearby residents assisting temporarily until proper supervision was restored. The kids are out by the lake. Yes. You know, you don't need some water right now. Just just wait right here and then we'll get you some, okay? Yeah, we'll get you some water in just a second. I need I got it. Yeah, you're drawing? I want to color. Well, this one's hers. I want to color that one. Maybe you can use her color in a little bit, okay? But we can't share this stuff right now. Oliver, come here. Yeah, where's your Where's your dolphin? Come here, Oliver. Come here. Where's your dolphin? Where's the pink one? It's there. Yeah. They have no walkie-talkie. I I see the white one. All right, I think. Yeah, when I went in there it just looked like there was just one. Yeah, but that's not acceptable no matter what. The kids shouldn't even be outside here by themselves. >> they've been out I mean, you saw them at 8:30. 9:30. So, 2 hours. They were probably out earlier than that. Yeah. They were in the parking lot. Okay, I please. You got to see them in the parking lot, you're saying? Yeah. He saw them playing out this morning. At 8:30. And then they were over there near the water? Yeah, I was over on the other on the other end with my daughter who was looking. Come here. Don't go back there. Come here. Hey. Come here. Officers spoke with neighbors and checked on the children to ensure they were safe and unharmed. Unless you open it. You open it? What the hell are you doing, you little punk? What? Yeah, I told you you don't go by my daughter by yourself. Yeah, I told you that. I have to run in. You know what? All right, I'll be back. All right, I'll try to stop by later on, okay? Perfect. Perfect. I'll see you later on. We're going to be here for a bit. Oh, I didn't get it though. So, we're going to be here doing some stuff like that. So, we don't really know what to do. Well, if you guys need me to help supervise or whatever, definitely. What do you live? What apartment? >> I got all her paperwork. Okay. On this corner one with the Marine Corps tag. All right. Thank you. I appreciate it. Whatever help you guys need. Appreciate it. Okay, bye-bye. You're welcome. Yay. It's my new ball. Huh? It's the new ball with you. Yeah? The yellow one. Is that the yellow one? It's yellow and skinny, too. I didn't like the yellow. Okay. Residents were worried because this area is known for alligators occasionally coming close to shore, including one large animal previously spotted near homes. I remember we used to get calls when I used to work the gators would come up here. I'm saying there's some big gators in here. Yeah. And that was that. And then, you know, you know. Yeah. 8:30. Yeah. That's from 6:00. Yeah. Dude was like, "Yeah, this happens all the time." Then we spoke to the dad. The dad was like, "Yeah, this happens all Getting rough. It's probably some big gators. The gators There's no gators. There's absolutely no gators. All of these were domestic. All of them. I used to live in the apartment village that started here. It was across I used to pass it. And I used to see the big gators trying to eat my dog in the pool. What do you What are you saying? Yeah, I saw both of them have Ooh. Well, they they both have Ooh. Yeah, the other dude had a fresh Yeah. Yeah. Inside the home, officers found the mother momentarily unavailable and the condition of the house prompted them to check on the children to ensure their well-being. Wow, you got a lot of toys. Well, that's cool. You like it? I like that a lot. Who's this? Do you know this person's name? Do you know that guy? Yeah. That's Mike Wazowski. Really? Maybe. I used to Okay. I'm trying to I don't know. All right, I got to get your picture. Stand up. Hi, see you later. Hi. Hi. Put your hair on your face. Let me see your face. All right, let's get me a real picture. I'll wait and I'll come back. Awesome. All right, now it's your turn now. Play with the All right, hold on. You want to go talk to her out here? He said he saw them out here. No, but do we want to go talk to her out here now? Security cameras and witness accounts showed that the children had spent some time outside without immediate supervision. Authorities stepped in to ensure they were safe and properly cared for. All right, right here. Ready? Can you see you? What's your face? Good job. What's your face? I'm going to go up the pool, too, okay? Beautiful. He told me he called the cops. Where did you see them? Where did you see them? Hop right. Hop left. Hop left. I'm trying to Oh my god, CAREFUL. CAN YOU JUST pull down her SHORTS FOR ME? DO YOU have your house? Um I have a chair for you outside. Where is it? Under the Okay. Stay with her. Give her ID. Um No. Oh, yeah, you have it in the in my pocket. No, I'm good. Do you want to walk it out? Do you want to walk it out like that to the station? It's not It's not working. It's not working. If you want to just walk to the bottom, that's all that you need to walk to the bottom. Okay, you want to see if your car key is where you had it last? You want to leave this? Put it back in the same spot, I guess. I'm good. We're going to go get some tacos. Call right over there in the left. Who's there? How you always I know, I promised you this time. You see him a lot, huh? I can see your arm already. Okay, do I have a lighter? You want to leave the side? Yeah, I see. I can check your back pocket. Yeah. Okay. Hold on. Yeah, this one is on in the back. The mother faced two counts of child neglect without great bodily harm and was booked into Palm Beach County Jail. Under Florida law, she could face up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Being a parent isn't just about having children. It's about keeping them safe every single moment. Even small lapses in supervision can create risks, so staying attentive and aware is always essential. But Florida wasn't done yet. Another parent unintentionally turned a birthday outing into a tense situation. I'm a good mom. I've never had a felony. I've never said I've never said anything. On April 24th, 2024, Homestead police received a call about two young children left unsupervised at the beach. One little girl ended up in the water and was rescued just in time by a passerby. The mother was nearby and authorities quickly ensured the children's safety. You have another son with you? Yeah. How old is he? He's five. All right, go to the beach and look for him though. No, no, no, no, no, no. What's he wearing? What's What's he wearing? Hold on. Hold on. Hold on. What's he wearing? He's here. That's what I'm saying. Yeah. So, what's next? I don't know. Let's see. She said she's there with him, but I'm like, "How are you not holding your child?" You know? She's drunk. Drunk or something else. I don't see Well, yeah. What did you say she is? Who's that? The child is laying in the street. You want to know where the girl is though? 1803. Did you guys get my nephew from the sand? I don't know where your nephew is. Who's your nephew? Who's Where's the nephew's dad? Mom and dad. >> Mom is here. Where's mom? I'm missing her brother. Okay, so we're missing another kid? >> Yeah, he was here with my friend and Him or her? Her. Oh, okay. I just got to find where we went. Who was the lady that Huh? Ma'am, get up first. Come over to her. Do we come with her? Um, stay here. Walk with the officer. The mother claimed she was watching her child and had prepared [music] food, drinks, and a comfortable seat. However, the near accident highlighted the real risk her child had faced. She was right behind you with uh Listen, we were like a [ __ ] five adults here with two of my kids. Just came to to [ __ ] take them to the beach. >> I understand, but when you're questioning why somebody else is holding your daughter, that means that you should have been there to But literally, we were all paying attention to We were literally just leaving my kids. >> can everybody be paying attention if a honest citizen that don't even know you >> on right now? >> understand what we're really at the beach. In the beach. >> with their 5-year-old brother, right? What is going on? You left your daughter in the beach with a sibling that's 5 years old. I was literally watching them. And then she was drowning. Someone had to take her out of the water cuz she almost drowned. Do you understand that? Listen. When I say you're not a good mom I'm not saying you're a bad mom. I never said that. You stepped away from them. You left them. with a 5-year-old and she ended up drowning and someone had to go into the water cuz she went too deep and she was taking in water and she almost People in the beach just had to step in and get her out from the water cuz she almost Do you understand where we're at right now? Where were you at that point? I'm not saying you're I was literally right there. I've been checking on her every 5 MINUTES. I BROUGHT A BLANKET. I BROUGHT WATER. I BROUGHT COKE. I brought everything to be comfortable for today. That literally last night was my birthday. Today I'm like, "Okay, I'm going to spend time with my kids." You know that IT DEFINITELY WHAT? I'M NOT A BAD I'M NOT A BAD MOM. I DON'T KNOW WHAT to tell you. >> said that you're a bad mom. This is already what occurred. You stepped away. She almost I don't understand. I mean, it's one second. I understand that. Her brother and several friends provided similar accounts, confirming [music] the events from different perspectives. So, she was at my bar and she had the kid. And the truth is, when the friend got drunk, I think she thought the men were looking after the baby. She literally has had them the whole time. If she wasn't If she wasn't a parent, I would have said so. I'm a foster parent. I foster I foster kids. I've adopted. I'm very big on kids. She has had them the whole time. And so, when her friend was stumbling drunk, we saw her friend's shoes. I think it was her shoes. She took it to the bathroom because she's like she's throwing up, you know. I don't want you to think that she just She wasn't just not being a mom. Yeah, yeah, yeah. So, where is the friend at now or did she leave somebody else in charge? So, she She So, she went to go She went to go She went to go to take her to the bathroom. She said her brother and her friends I I think they assumed that the brother and the friend were going to be watching while they were in the in the women's room cuz she literally just went. She was not She's literally been there the whole time and the kids were with her. I'm not trying to be funny, but they really were. So, I I She wasn't not being a good mom. Okay, pass that on to my partner. Okay. Hold on, ma'am. Hold on. Somebody found her daughter. I understand that. Somebody found her daughter in the water drowning. Some citizen little girl saw the baby drowning. Yeah, the baby's out. Yeah. She's wondering why somebody else is holding her daughter and you're trying to tell her you were not there for her. That's why another citizen as a bartender or waitress is holding your child. Why doesn't she know that a citizen is not holding her child? >> Yeah. Can I talk to her? Just give me 1 second. But I came to tell them that you guys took your friend to the bathroom and in that moment Who was in charge at that time? I went with her friend and she was concerned. Like, she If you just Where is her daughter? Can I make sure she's okay? >> Yeah, she's with Sergeant Benedetti. He's over there underneath the tent. Yeah, you can go over there. Yeah. Okay, thank you. Stay here. Okay? Calm down. Although the mother emphasized their efforts, authorities and witnesses highlighted the importance [music] of constant supervision. Who's your friend here? The She showed me a badge. Who does she work for? >> She comes from Texas. She became a cop. My other friend is here from [ __ ] Tallahassee. It's my birthday. I just So, she's a cop in Texas? >> Yeah, I just brought my kids here to have a good time. I'm not drunk. If I lost sight of her for a second, then it was a second. I had something so cool. You walked your friend to the bathroom? No, I never went to the bathroom. I was here. I was watching the whole time. I don't even know when the What happened? Like I Little kids, it happens quick. No, I know. I know. BUT I BROUGHT A BLANKET. I BROUGHT DRINKS. I brought water. Like, I don't know why I'm even here. Like, I didn't even know that was I'm a good mom. LIKE I'VE NEVER HAD A FELONY. I've never done drugs. I've never done anything. Like, I don't even know why I'm here. You know what I mean? And I respect you. All of you. I respect your job We're trying to match up why a citizen found your daughter in the water. That's No, she came No, no, no. We were here at the bar and I brought them and I put sunscreen on them and I was watching them and then she came to me because my kid didn't want to like share toys with her kid or something like that and I'm like, "Listen, I brought enough I brought enough toys for them to play together." Uh-huh. You know? And she's like, "Oh, okay, then it's fine. Like, whatever. My kid will share." And I'm like, "Okay." And I was watching them the whole time. I really don't know why I'm here. Uh-huh. Like, I I I'm flabbergasted right here. We were literally leaving right now. Like, we were literally leaving right now. And she was really nice. She was like, "Okay, my my kid will play with your kids because my kid was frustrated because her kid didn't want to like share whatever Whatever They're [ __ ] five, you know?" And I'm like, "Okay, whatever. Listen, just share with my kid." I had a drink. I He was paying attention to them. Looked every 5 seconds. They were fine. I don't know why I'm here. Like, they were fine. I just tried to have a Sunday with my kid. No, we understand that, but with kids and stuff, you turn your your your second I have >> I I don't I understand that. I understand that. But I looked every second. I'm a single mom. Okay. The other gentleman, husband, boyfriend, whatever he is. I don't know who he is. No, with you and your group. >> That's my brother. >> That's your brother. Okay. Was he in charge of the kid? No, we were all together. Me, him, my best friend. We were all looking out for them. There's no reason for us not to look out for them. If the other lady was complaining, then hey, that's on her. I don't know. I brought water. You can check my I got brought soda. I'm a good mom. I don't understand. I don't understand. Maybe hey, for one that one second, maybe something happens. I don't know. But everything was under control. We were there. We were literally sitting in that place to focus on them. Like Yeah. We didn't We don't even drink like that. We don't drink. Like And I don't appreciate that Like, talking to me like if I'm nothing. >> Well, you should have approached her and asked her what's wrong or what happened. >> We were We were cool and she's coming at me like I'm a piece of [ __ ] I'm not a piece of [ __ ] It's my birthday. It's Sunday. They have school tomorrow. Like, I didn't come for them to get hurt. Like, why is she Yeah, I think I'm a bad parent. I'm great. You can ask any anybody. I'm a great parent. My life is is those kids. I don't go out. I don't have help. It's just me. I can't live without those kids. Like, [ __ ] if it happened for a second, it happened for a second. I'm so sorry. I'm a human being. You know what I mean? She spoke with authorities to clarify how the incident occurred. Even a short lapse in attention on a busy beach was enough for the situation to become risky. I don't Yeah, I don't I don't speak Spanish, but we don't Okay, I I still You speak Spanish? >> Yeah. Just speak with her real quick. Okay, okay, okay, okay. Just get her name and and a Yeah, where is Willie? Willie's either in the bathroom or in the back beach. Hold on. Hold on. Hold on. Okay. The more you argue, the more you're going to be hyped up. [ __ ] she's acting like she's a [ __ ] superhero. >> she's not a [ __ ] Yeah, yeah. [ __ ] if this can happen to anybody. I understand. You understand? I can't My life is kids. I don't have any help. My baby dad did the firefighter. He hasn't been there for I do it all by myself. I'm struggling. I came here to have a good time because I wanted to go to the store to buy them toys to have a good time. You get me? My friends are here from that town. I never I don't have friends. I work from home. >> Yeah, yeah, yeah. Like, for them to come is a big deal. For them to be acting like she's a [ __ ] [ __ ] Superman is crazy to me. They're not. They're not >> I understand, but it was a second. I think he's in the women's room or ask Carlos right here in the blue shirt. >> And I understand that. But it wasn't like I wasn't paying attention. I literally picked that spot to pay attention to. Then I brought blankets. I brought everything. All right. All right, ma'am. If it was 1 second, then it was 1 second. And I will never regret that. Like, a pedestrian or whatever. And I appreciate her for saving my daughter, but it was 1 second. >> All right. Have a seat here. Just sit down here. No, it's not okay because these are my [ __ ] kids. I'm not a god. I don't drink. I don't drink. I DON'T HAVE A RECORD. I [ __ ] do what I can for these kids my baby dad was help me you know what I mean it was 1 second if she complains about it then bro I thank her. She's not complaining about it. She's not complaining about it. Who was there for your daughter you know? I literally she couldn't see me if there was cameras I was sitting them all by with the blanket and told them like hey I bought you toys just sit here. >> all right you're getting worked up just sit down take a break yeah take a break. I'm not I'm telling you I'm not a I'm not a bad mom. No oh was that the drunk girl in the bathroom? >> I've never been to the bathroom. The bartender said they walked the girl to the bathroom that >> I don't know that's not me that's not me. >> Okay okay okay okay the bartender said you were with a group and then a group of girls walked a intoxicated girl to the bathroom. >> No no no I've never been to the bathroom. >> bartender said you were part of the group. >> No been with him the whole time and he's That's what he's saying he's saying you >> Bro his given name is Courtney I told him hey if you want to hang out with us that's fine I'm not intoxicated. I'm not saying you are ma'am I'm just we got to Listen to me I We got to work this out angles your angle the bartender the lady the bartender >> never drink this much if I'm with my kids I'm with her I'm a mother I'm with my [ __ ] best friend we're [ __ ] man with my brother. I'm with my brother's best friend and we're just five adults available there's no reason for this to happen if this happened for a second then it happened for a second but we were there my brother we literally picked that spot to spot them. Yeah yeah yeah. It it it's not anything crazy. Appropriate legal measures were taken serving as a reminder of the importance of supervising young children. The deputy just checked it there's nothing in there do not go in the bathroom enjoy the rest of the thing if you continue to be a nuisance he's going to trespass and you're going to go to jail. I want to kneel down to you because >> you don't need to kneel down to me man. >> I respect you. >> but you don't need to kneel down. The deputy she does not have nothing in the bathroom find her purse. Find her purse. He just patted her down do not go in the bathroom he's going to trespass you. All right I appreciate. I I don't do hand cuffs it's fine got something else to handle I don't know who I do not want to take you to jail go over there where her purse is check her purse all right. If you go back you're going to go to jail. They'll take you back right? Why am I getting arrested what am I getting arrested for? Child neglect ma'am. What? I was child neglect for what? I love my kids what are you talking about? I understand you love your kids accidents happen all right if it wasn't for that bystander we'd be doing a What are you talking about? It's my birthday and I get to think like it's to the beach like it was 1 second what are you talking about? Watch your foot. Do you mind watching her ma'am sorry. >> know how to watch her. Who are you with your stuff You have a extra key in here? Pardon me? The charge will be child neglect is I believe what the deputy said huh? Why? They'll explain it to you in a minute. I'm a good mom you guys are just putting someone in the system for no reason my kids are good I take care of them BY MYSELF BIG DADDY isn't even in the PICTURE LIKE THAT BELIEVE ME I love my kids. What we're saying you know you want one >> BRO IT WAS 1 SECOND. WAIT I'M NOT EVEN [ __ ] up or anything please. I'm the only thing they have. Okay. Please get Melissa. Who? My friend my best friend please listen to me I'm not lying to you. I believe you. I just came to have a good time with my kids on a Sunday I don't get them as often but I'm not supposed to be here. I'm a good [ __ ] mom. Her close friend offered support [music] and helped police manage the situation calmly cooperation and a sense of community were key to preventing the situation from worsening. Hello how are you? Good you? Can I just talk to her for a second please? Melissa I didn't Listen to me. Just stay back for me. Okay okay listen no don't talk. Okay I'm not talking but I got you just calm down okay? I'm a good mom Melissa I know you are Please listen to ME RIGHT NOW I'M GOING TO GO SHE DID THIS TO HER brother I tried to give her a chance and she doesn't want to listen the chance I'm giving her. >> She needs to calm down. I bought toys for Ice. Stop. I'm a good mom. I got you I got you. I got you trust me. >> but listen Melissa we sat there for a reason bro. I know but look at me focus Focus Yasmine. BACK OF THIS CAR. Look at me Melissa for no reason. >> [laughter] >> Look at my eyes stop. I understand. Yasmine My kids Melissa We got you we're here. My kids we're just chaining me. Your brother's got them I explained that to her your brother's taking care. Yes I'm a [ __ ] wreck here Melissa. Yeah. I don't care I'm good. She works in the bathroom as well she says that's the one that they took in the ambulance. Yeah yeah we know that thank you you know your friend went to the ambulance right the other girl? >> her friend. Her friend. Yes they already took her. Yeah they took her to Mariners Hospital Tavernier. Okay yeah cuz her her family is like in Tallahassee she just came down for her birthday. I live in Texas now. >> And the brother had another friend that walked away down the parking lot I don't know where he is. I don't know about him. I'm her daughter's godmother okay I know this doesn't relate to you but she's literally their provider. This was a one time incident I got them we got them my mom's there we're good. I need Melissa. You just need to relax trust me trust me. I didn't do anything. >> Yasmine I know. You need to calm down look at me. I'M A GOOD MOM. STOP. I'M A GOOD MOM MELISSA. STOP. DO ME A FAVOR just walk away from me please I'm going to roll up the window. I respect you. All right thank you. >> I'm a professor I respect you. Better just you know at least that in that aspect. The mother was charged with child without great bodily harm and released on $2,500 bail. Prioritizing a child's safety along with daily vigilance and responsibility [music] that is what truly defines a good mom. Today's stories from Florida serve as a powerful reminder being a parent isn't just about having children it's about protecting them every single moment from tense family conflicts to hazards by lakes or busy beaches even [music] a single lapse in attention can have serious consequences cooperation responsibility and vigilance are the strongest shields to keep children safe. Don't forget to like the video [music] share to spread this important message and subscribe to the channel so you won't miss our next in-depth [music] legal analysis see you in tomorrow's video. >> [music] [music]