Think you've seen it all when it comes to bizarre parenting? Think again. Some leave their child crying horoarsely for help outside a house. >> Daddy, >> what's wrong? >> You let me break into our house. >> You leave your 5-year-old home alone so you can go smoke weed. >> Some just let their kids wander around between two unconscious zombie-like bodies on the floor. >> What's going on? Is she okay? I don't know if I'm doing it right. It's my first time. >> I really confused. The kid doesn't need to see this. >> Yeah, I wasn't even drinking like that. >> And when things go way too far, >> put your hands behind your back for me. >> Welcome to this special evening edition of our show. Where a child was left behind, a mother was arrested and one harsh truth stands tall. Not everyone with a kid is fit to be a parent. >> You got to hang the phone up. We're going to handcuff you. Don't make it worse. At around 6:45 p.m. on March 7th, 2023, police in Florida received an emergency call about a child screaming for help. When officers arrived, they discovered a 5-year-old boy abandoned in the middle of the night, wandering and crying at the front door while his 21-year-old mother was off on a trip to the big Apple store. >> All right. Did you call? >> Yes, I did. >> Hey, y'all. Come here. >> What happened there? >> There was a little cat. I was saying hope >> a little what? a little kid um next door saying help. Um my mom my mommy got mommy dad somebody help me please. >> Were they outside inside? >> The kid was outside. >> The kid was outside. How old was the kid? >> He he was like five. >> Okay. Is did they bring him back inside or >> a person came? >> A person came >> back. Is that it? What's wrong? [Music] >> Police department. >> Hello. >> She went to the store. Police department. Try to go get her. She's nowhere in here. >> Where did they go? What store did they go to? >> Apple Street. >> The what? >> Apple. >> The Apple store. >> It's close to >> Yeah, it's right down the street. How long >> Keith Foster South Jackson? Yeah, that's >> 3001. And >> where's he at? >> There's your dad. >> Yeah. 301. >> Yeah. >> Did your mom and dad both go to the store together? >> No, my dad's at my papa's house. >> Your dad's at your papa's house. Do you know the phone number there? >> Yeah. >> You do? Where's the phone? You have a phone in here? >> No. >> No. >> I saw your phone, but it's dead. >> Okay. So, your mom left you, went to the Big Apple store. How long has she been gone? You don't know. >> How old are you? >> Five. >> Five. >> What's your name? >> People been breaking into our house. But >> people been breaking into your house? >> Yeah. And they messing up our house. >> When questioned, the young mother Matthew stammered. We just stopped by a friend's house for a bit. Unfortunately, she couldn't recall which friend. Even more brazenly, she left her child behind to go smoke cannabis, then returned only to scold the kid for daring to call for help after being abandoned. >> Mommy, you me? >> Yes. What's going on? I just wanted to go see grandma for a second. >> You left me home. >> What happened? >> He had the door open. Was yelling for you. >> The neighbors called you my streets up. No, no, no. Hold on. Where's grandma live? >> Right across the street. >> Why don't you take him with you? >> I just went over there real quick. >> Do you have an ID? >> Yes, sir. >> What's across the street? >> Literally across the street. Right here. Can you come over here real quick? This guy. Baby, can you come over here real quick? I can't find my freaking They need my ID. The police is here. >> What was the racial gender? >> I can't find my ID. >> Sorry. I'll get your >> Look, how old are you? 21. >> You don't know your social? >> No, sir. I got to keep it. >> You got to get off the phone. >> I'm sorry. >> You got to get off. >> I'm sorry. >> All right. Mom, he said I got to get off the phone. >> He Yeah. >> Hello. >> How you doing? >> I'm good. How are you? >> Good. >> All right. >> Your grandma? >> Yes, sir. >> And she was over with you. >> Yeah, but for a second. >> Yeah, for a sec. She only came over here for a second. >> Where do you live at? >> I'm I live on the south side. I don't even live on east side. I'm out here visiting some friends. >> So, where were you at? at her friend's house real quick. >> Where's a friend live? >> Right across the street. I don't know that. >> Right. Right out. >> Yeah. >> Well, we're trying to figure all this out cuz >> we got a 5-year-old kid left home alone. >> Oh, it was only for a couple seconds. >> Well, we don't know. That's what we're trying to understand. >> What happened to you walked out? >> I I understand. >> I told him all this. I said, "I'll be right back." He literally played the game all day. He was in there playing the game. I'm about to go over there and see your grandma real quick. That was it. So, do you think this is serious or not serious? >> It's very serious. It's very serious. >> Do you think you should leave a 5-year-old home alone? And why did you do it? >> It was for a second. I didn't think it was. >> Not only is it for a second, then you come back in and you're smelling like weed. You leave your 5-year-old home alone so you can go smoke weed. And then you come back and then you yell at him. >> I didn't hear that. >> Yeah, you did. So, what'd you do? Or whatever. Anyways, I could run the tape back. It doesn't matter. >> The toddler wasn't even wearing shoes. The point is is he's crying with the door open. >> Wandering around. Wandering around out here. >> We're wandering around out here wondering where you're at. >> Why would you scare mommy? So you think I'll leave you? >> Is he your only child? >> What happened? >> I mean, come on. Leaving a 5-year-old home alone, right? >> And what happened? >> You got the scale on the table. The 5-year-old sitting next to your paper. You sure back up smelling like weed. There's roaches. I mean, come on. And now you're telling me you don't know your social. Do you have a warrant? >> Tell me now. We're going to run you and pull a picture. >> You shouldn't. >> Why would you cry? >> I asked you if you wanted to come with me. You said no. You want to stay and play the game. >> I said yeah. >> So why did you put >> Yeah, man. Like what what you got going on? You was playing the game. I asked you if you wanted to come. You said no. I said, "I'll be right back." >> I said, "I I said yes." >> And that's not all. Matthews even shared her parenting philosophy, including Netflix binges, 3:00 a.m. mukbangs, and immersing herself in the music of R. Kelly. While the child needed protection and care, she was too busy living her best artistic life. Overshadow the importance of the child. >> And I will teach you a trick. There is a small mechanism on the keychole. My kids be watching that dumb too >> all the time. It gets on my nerves. Drive me crazy. >> I don't let them watch it at my house cuz some of the stuff that >> it's annoying. >> One day I woke up. >> One day I woke up and it was like 3:00 in the morning and I heard they fell asleep but it's still on YouTube or they was watching some lady some Chinese lady eating some chips and eating and stuff and all you hear is the crunching noise and it drove me crazy and I'm like oh yeah y'all. And then some of the stuff that they watching just ain't no turn that off. You got to put on Disney or something. Buy something on Netflix. >> That's horrible. That YouTube is horpecially stuff that kids watch. >> Change that. >> Yeah. >> Did you know that R. Kelly came out with a new song that's like 20 minutes long >> from J? >> Yeah. It's basically telling the truth about everything that happened. Like he he ain't say he ain't do stuff. You know what I'm saying? Some of the songs he sings though, I can't stand like he >> now that you listen to it after this afterwards back. >> No, like like some of his songs are cool, but then then he'll be like he's just a dumb. Like I'm going to put them shoes on, walk to the door. Come on, what the hell are you singing about, man? >> What are you singing about, bro? I can't stand like I like normal his normal song. >> Telling a story, >> but didn't tell the damn writer book. I don't want to hear that [ __ ] No damn song. It don't even sound right. >> I was cracking up listening to that though. >> I put my shoes, >> right? >> My alarm clock went off. >> I hit snooze. >> Come on, bro. I don't want to hear that [ __ ] >> Yes. >> It's crazy. >> But that's how this new song is. >> Oh, man. I ain't even going to listen to it. >> 20 minutes long. But it basically just told like how they played them. >> Like him Mr. Big Man. Them cat had like a hour long song about that. >> Yeah. But I do know R. Kelly's a musical genius though. It really is. And they really played him because they know the man is dyslexic. Can't read. They had him signing all kind of paperwork. He don't even know what he signed. You know what I'm saying? That was wrong. He admit he did what he did. You know what I'm saying? But y'all ain't have to do him like that. Come on. Did y'all do Elvis like that when he married that 14-year-old girl? What about Tony? Tony Tone. They Hey, they made a whole song about him. Like, come on now. Y'all wasn't after anybody got >> right. God didn't do them as bad as you did. >> Once the truth came to light, 21-year-old mother Connor Matthews was immediately charged of thirdderee felony that carries up to 5 years in prison and a bail ranging from $2,000 to $5,000. On top of that, she also had an outstanding warrant from 2020 for a DUI. Fortunately, police didn't revoke custody on the spot as the child's father showed up just in time. >> Are you Keith Senior? Excellent. >> Here's the deal. All right. >> You're going to get a ticket. >> I am not going to what we call is a rule six where we remove the child from the home. Okay. He senior the father's here. >> He can take the kid out, right? Which is why you didn't remember yourself. >> He arrived and he >> passionately told me he didn't remember. said, "Do you have warrants?" So, we're gonna find out right now. >> No. Yes. [Applause] Out of the city. >> Okay. So, can you fax those over? >> Well, I was going to write. >> Well, I don't even know. You got to go to court. So, I was just going to write you a ticket and let you stay here and remove the child from home to the father, but you have >> you got you got to stand on Can you grab her some shoes? >> Are you serious? >> Oh, well, you got your things on. >> So, you understand what's going on, right? >> Yes, but >> I can't help your horns. >> She'll be all right. >> Yeah, she'll probably get laugh tomorrow morning. They ain't really turn stuff like this anyway because of everything else that's going to go tomorrow, right? >> Yeah, they'll probably ring video or what is it? Tomorrow, >> Wednesday, Wednesday. I think they do videos. >> You got to hang the phone up. We're going to handcuff you. Don't make it worse. >> Stop calling heaven. Oh, my child. I love you. You'll be home. Don't worry about it. >> Parental love isn't just instinct. It's a responsibility. Just one moment of can leave a child scarred for life. And in a twist of irony, it's sometimes the police, those we often see as enforcers of the law, who become the first source of protection when a child is abandoned by their own family. If you thought the previous story was insane, welcome to New York, where two adults laid unconscious and a sober child opened the door to greet the police. >> Are you okay? >> A little bit. Like, I'm just took a little bit of what? >> On November 5th, 2023, a 911 call summoned officers in Wayne, New York to the scene where a woman reported that two adults had overdosed right in front of a child. The door swung open, revealing a haunting scene. Two adults sprawled out unconscious on the floor while the child casually invited the police in as if welcoming them to a birthday party. And that's when the urgent rescue began. >> Hi, honey. >> Hi. >> Hi. >> What's going on, Wayne County? >> Yes, they're there. All right. Both of them. >> Thank you. >> What's going on? What's going on? >> No, you're okay. What's going >> Are you you too or No. Are you okay? >> A little bit like I'm just took a little bit of blood out. No, I'm just sprayed in the nose. >> It's the same thing as you just press that. Put one in one nostril >> in both. >> Nope. Only in one. And then we'll use this on him. You just pray it once and then it's done. >> Can we get him in the bedroom or something? >> The guy in the bedroom. Can >> you tell them what this guy's name is? >> The guy. >> Yeah. >> No, not her. >> Him? Is she okay? >> We have to put a shot on him. Where is he? Where is it? No, I think the one and her focus on >> Yeah, of course. I have these. [Music] >> They stop breathing the CPR out. >> Come on in. Got two right here. I don't know if you want to Do you want us to get one out? >> Tell them we're working two codes. CPR that one. >> Okay. You want us to pull one out is what I'm asking. >> Pull that one. That one on there. I'm sorry. I don't need to. >> You're good. >> We administered one bolt so far. >> Okay. >> No, we troopers coming. We're good now. >> Right. There's good CPR, please. How do you go? >> Yep. >> I can probably figure it out. attach to this. >> I don't know if I'm doing it right. This is my first time here. >> This thing goes in here. >> Something like that. >> Hold for a second. >> Pull red handle to reveal pads. >> Look at pictures on pads. Apply pads to bare skin exactly as shown in the pictures. Press pads firmly. >> Pull the red handle to reveal pads. Look at pictures on pads. >> Apply pads to bare skin exactly as shown in the pictures. Press pads firmly. >> Do we chat for anybody else in here besides? >> The other girl. >> Yep. We have a pulse. >> One hand should be in center. >> The other hand should be on top of first hand. >> I've got a pulse over here. >> You got a pulse still? >> Yeah. >> Nice. Oh, she's she's fully breathing now. >> That's good. There we go. Hands working. That's pretty good. >> Hi. There we go. Let's get your head out. >> Oh, there we go. Hey, can you talk to me? Hi. >> What's your name? >> All right. Well, >> we're good for now. So, >> you got that? >> All right. >> This isn't uncommon in communities battling substance abuse, but when a child is involved, it's a crime. These experiences can shatter a childhood, planting seeds of anxiety, fear, and distrust. Worst of all, they can strip a child of the very sense of safety they should feel, especially around their own family. >> I got more narrow for this guy. >> You want me to do it? >> Yeah. It's kind of [Music] >> a Well, she's her own apartment right now. She's in my apartment next door. >> Okay. Is anyone with her? >> Yeah. Keep an eye. My girlfriend is with her. >> Okay, good. >> She said she did, too. >> She did. So, I'm going to say if she goes up, that's why too. >> You're going he's not here. He's on the phone with her right now. I just didn't want her and the kid She kind of should see this so she stopped. >> Copy. >> The kid doesn't need to see this. >> Yeah. No, no. I agree. Kid was the one that met me at the door. >> Whose kid is this? >> He is not here. >> So, who's the mom? >> The mom. The mom is Riley. The mom next door. >> My girlfriend worked with Riley. Plus, she's been our neighbor for the last 2 years. So, >> I just got off the phone with Sergeant. So, basically, everyone that does not need to be here needs to get cleared out. As soon as the people are out, we're treating it as a crime scene. >> Got it. >> Right there. >> Yeah. [Applause] >> One of the adults was revived, but the other remained in critical condition. >> Question for you. What are their names? >> I don't know her last name. Amber. >> Her first name is Amber. >> Yeah. And then >> what's the dude's name? >> Gates. >> Okay. So, we got that one right. And who's this Amber? Is this girlfriend? >> No, she's just a friend of ours. >> Okay. Where is Where does she live? >> Around here somewhere. >> Okay. So, Amber from around here. Do you have a phone number for her? >> I'm really confused. >> Just remember now. >> What's your first name? >> Amber. Last name. >> Amber. How old are you? I'm sorry. Honey, what's your last name? >> They have it. >> Couple steps toward me. >> The the deputy's going to grab it. >> Yeah, I'll get it. >> Your date of birth, your birthday. >> Okay. >> What year? >> 2002. >> 9:30 2002. >> All right. >> All right. Thank you. >> Year. >> We got a middle initial, Amber. >> What? >> Do you count what your middle initial is? >> R. >> R. >> We got to bring the night vehicle back. >> All right. That dude gone their ambulance. >> You electrode tree connect. >> Thank you. My first EMS call ever. >> Congrats. I'm sorry. >> The sole witness, Riley, recounted casually. I just tried a little and put the kid to bed. But right when the child saw it, everything turned into a serious overdose scene. Real life doesn't spare stupidity. Even one moment is enough to destroy a childhood. >> But they said they took correct. That's what it was. That's what she said. Well, >> well, that's what she said. Like, obviously something, but she's the one that has a kid. Correct. >> Like, that's so that's so messed up. >> Yeah. I told him, "Thank you." I'm half asleep. I thought it was the ones upstairs cuz I know they're shady as hell. >> What's your name? >> Riley. We were all drinking a little bit >> and then they left. I I wasn't aware. I was in the other room trying to put my son to sleep. You can see he's still freaking awake. Obviously now you got all the flashing lights and people around our house. >> Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. So yeah. So they left. I didn't know what like why they left or anything until they got back. >> Okay. >> And um they said it tasted weird or whatever. So I tried I just put it in my mouth to try some. >> Just like a little bit on the end like on the tip of your finger or something. >> Yeah. I put like a little bit on my finger to try it and it didn't taste right. She got up and she said she felt dizzy and went into the bathroom. I don't know if she threw up, but I did see a little bit >> something on her shirt. >> Okay. >> Is that why the water was running? >> She she turned the water on or something? >> Don't matter. >> Probably. >> Yeah. >> Um or something. >> I remember hearing him try to wake her up. I got up like 5 minutes later to go check on them and they were just both passed out. >> Unfortunately, it's raining. You okay if we just get a statement from you quick? >> Yeah. >> About what happened? >> Yeah. You're okay with the kid in there for now? >> Yeah. Let me just check. >> Yeah. Shirt on him. Make sure they're okay. Watching for like 10 minutes. >> Could I use the bathroom though, but I have to just come in with you. >> The truth slowly came to light that so-called just tried a little had now left Riley semi-conscious. It wasn't until police asked who's going to take care of the child tonight while the mother is at risk of losing consciousness. It became clear that this wasn't just an overdose. It was a wakeup call about parental responsibility. Yeah, this was an unexpected night. >> Tell me about it. It was my first EMS call. So, >> ever? >> Yep. I'm new. So, >> that's nice. Good for you. Yeah, I wasn't even drinking like that. >> What? Like, what were you drinking? Just like >> They were drinking a tea. Twisted tea. There was a Mike's hard and a bad blue. I had a couple sips of the twisted tea, but that was it. I had a rough night just cuz my son wasn't going to sleep. So, I didn't want to stay up or anything or pass out. Like, I was just trying to focus on putting him to sleep. Yeah. I'm just worried about them. >> Well, they are in the best possible care right now. >> I just want to know what they took or what it was mixed with or whatever. >> So, you and your roommate were drinking. You wanted to drink, correct? >> He did. I didn't. I had, like I said, I had like a couple sips, but that was it. I was trying to put I was frustrated trying to put my son to sleep. So, yeah, I drank a little bit. Um, >> how you feeling right now? Are you feeling sick anymore or >> I don't feel sick. I was just my vision is a little >> Which is what happened with them, right? >> I think. Yeah, I think so. I wasn't really around them. Like, I walked in and they were passed out. >> So, you said you tried it, right? Yeah. So, I just tried a little bit on my finger cuz they said it tasted weird. So, I just tried a little bit of it and then like 5 to 10 minutes later, I kind of started getting a little dizzy or t like I feel like I'm tipsy. Like that's it. Like I just feel like I'm tipsy right now. So, I don't know what was put in this or whatever, but and then yeah, of course, I got sick and just threw up a little bit in there, but I feel better now. >> All right. What's your first name? Riley. Riley R I L. >> I'm Detective Roger. I'm the the cover in the road supervisor uh for the sheriff's office >> uh tonight. One, forgive my appearance. I don't dress in a regular uniform on day-to-day basis. Okay. So, that's why I'm in regular plane clothes. Who are we going to call to come take care of your kid for the evening? We have to call somebody. Right now, you're dozing off with me just talking to me. So to be honest with you, I'm a little nervous about you, whatever that was affecting you and your breathing and possibly passing out yourself. We got to take the child in consideration. So we have to bring get that kid to someone that could care for the kid overnight. >> What about Christopher? >> He's out of town. I >> Out of town where they >> I'm not 100% sure. He's been traveling with carnivals and stuff like doing like food and stuff. >> All right, we got just somebody great a grandma, grandpa. I I don't care who. So, these people that were here, you said you don't you don't know him real well. >> No, the the dudes my temporary like roommate. >> Okay. >> And then they Yeah. >> What is it? >> Gatesu. It starts with an M. I don't really know how to spell it. >> So, your roommate wanted a drink >> and and the cocaine, I guess, but I didn't know until they got back. I didn't even really want to do anything, but they said it tasted weird and I don't know. I just had a feeling like I probably shouldn't have taken it, but I just had like a feeling and I just wanted to try it, too. Yeah, it definitely tasted weird. All right, let me get this up. >> Riley, where's all the packaging that was being used? >> Packaging >> that they used to they carried the stuff in. The Coke >> Coke. Uh, there was like a c a little baby capsule. It might still be on the the counter. Yeah, it's next to the other. >> So, they're taking So, you're doing pills and they're crushing them up or >> No, I think it was I I don't know. I didn't watch any of it happen. I just I >> What did you do? >> It was on like a little mirror and I uh >> Put your finger on the mirror. So, where's that mirror? >> It's in the the drawer. >> It's next to the oven if you're seeing. >> Oh, okay. So, that's all in the kitchen, too? >> Yes. Yes. All right. I got to um call his dad. I'm going to close the door. Watch your knees. >> Okay. >> Oh, she's feeling grateful to herself for calling the police. >> Can you call your mom? They want they want to take me and like check me out to make sure I'm okay. >> Who's on your way? >> His um his grandma. >> Hello. Sorry, I don't know your name. >> Am I able to run in and make him a bag for like an overnight bag? >> No, just because Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. No. When the time comes. >> Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. No. We'll I'll help you out. All right. Thank you. >> So, do you not let lend you out the car? >> No, just because they're still in there. >> So, I detain >> No, I don't think so. Am I being detained? >> Yes, cuz we're And we're still waiting on EMS. Don't forget. >> Okay. >> So, right now, you're basically our responsibility because of the situation at hand. >> I can I know I made the I hope I made the right decision. >> Yes, you did. >> Yes. >> You potentially just saved both of your lives. >> Yeah. I I definitely feel bad about it even though I didn't really know what was going on and everything. >> No, it's okay. You made the right decision. I mean, if you didn't call, who knows where they'd >> be without Right. Right. And one of the only reasons I did call is because the male um has been through the same experience before. Like I don't >> with you like >> No, no, no, no. someone else. It was heroin actually and he like woke up in the hospital the next morning. One of his friends gave him. >> You said Amber want to hop out. They're here. Looks like you're on the phone. >> Yeah, but I can hang out. >> Yeah. If you want to just come see them quick, I'll let them check you out in the ambulance. Probably just be easier. >> Okay. Okay. >> Yeah. We uh So, we we came here for two other people unresponsive on the floor. overdoses. We got the one girl back, but um the the male, they gave him like five shots and was still agonal breathing and they got him out of here. What she's telling me is all she did was was she took her finger, she uh touched the powder and um she just went to taste it. >> I'm going to need you to stay awake from me. >> I'm trying, man. >> I know you're trying. We don't know what it was. >> You are going to go, right? Go to the hospital, get checked out. No one wants to find you dead later, right? >> Yes. You got a son? >> I know. I know. Yeah, I'm totally fine with it. That was the reason I called. >> Okay. >> The most remarkable part, while Riley collapsed, her neighbors stayed strong, clearheaded, and kind enough to care for the child in her place. >> All right. Are you guys going to be following us? Is somebody there? What's >> probably I don't know. I got to talk to a sergeant. I'll see if I can get some shoes for >> I got red cross right by my door. >> So, I have your boyfriend's number that's on. You're on the phone with him. I'm sorry to interrupt. We're going to be bringing you to the hospital almost immediately. Is it okay if it's okay with them that your neighbors watch your kid until whoever shows up? >> Yeah, that's fine. I have to pack the bag for him. >> So, we're going through grandma. >> Where is his stuff in your apartment? >> When grandma comes, why can't grandma go in the apartment and pack up this? >> She'll figure it out. Those should grandma, right? >> I mean, how hard is it, right? Some diapers, some clothes, throw it in a bag, and call it good. They're they're all in this room. >> Is it okay if you guys watch the kid until the grandma comes? Cuz she's going to be going to the hospital. It's >> pretty urgent. So, I just want to make sure it's okay with you guys. And I'm I got to get in contact with the woman. But >> we don't know. >> Okay. Yeah. We're trying to figure out right now like a diaper bag situation. I'm not sure if he'd be willing to change his diaper or what, but I have no idea what you guys are willing to do. But >> his grandma's calling. >> Yeah, but you guys are great people. >> I know he doesn't deserve to go through it. >> Even though everyone is safe, this is far from a happy ending. Any act of using intoxicating substances in front of a child is a serious red flag. The police may choose not to press charges, but society cannot turn a blind eye when a child is forced to witness an adult's intoxication. >> Hey, Riley. >> How's it going? Can we talk to you? >> Yeah. >> How's everybody doing? >> We're good. >> Everybody's alive. >> Yeah, it's >> that's good. >> Alive. >> What's up, bud? So, you said Gates is coming back. >> Yeah, he is. >> Did you you tested what was in there? >> So, as far as the drugs go, it's not something where we're going to charge anybody with it. >> I just even if we wanted to. No, because not so here's here's the thing. Whenever we do these tests for them, it's like a stupid amount of money anymore. So, you know, it's that's >> because they tested me at the hospital. It only um cocaine and marijuana came up in my system and they told Gates at the hospital that he was definitely like laced with something, but it didn't show up. I I don't know because she tested me very later after I showed up. >> So, whenever they do take the all and splice it in, it's it's it's not always a perfect mix, right? You could have a So I know what you guys were doing with Well, what they were doing like was lines. It could have been a little bit. >> I put some Hold on. >> I just didn't know that was a different cuz I didn't snort any. I put some in my mouth. >> Looks like you're trying to be Superman. >> But yeah, I probably wouldn't touch you anymore. Obviously, right? Of >> course. I scared the crap out of you. You go in there, see your friends on the ground. I'm sure he had a good night with grandma either way. So >> yeah, he did. He had a great night with grandma. He definitely did. Did they keep you there all night or did you come home in the morning? >> No. Yeah, they didn't keep me there all night. Came back. Yeah, he's in Penfield. He just got his food. He got Mexican probably went with that Monte Alban. >> So, that's not too far. It's like a 10-minute drive from here. So, yeah, he'll probably leave here in like 10 minutes, maybe. All right, sounds good. >> We'll f I'm we'll just hang out outside. I'm not going to stand here and you can do whatever you got to do with him. Okay. Riley was later charged with acting in a mannerous to a child under 17 class A misdemeanor under New York Penal Law Section 260.10. Since the case didn't involve violence, she qualified for release without bail under the 2020 bail reform law. However, if bail had been imposed, the typical range would have been between $1,000 and $2,500 plus a 10% fee for bail bondsmen. >> Oh, you again, little man. >> Stop. >> Yeah. How you feeling, man? >> You feeling better? >> Yeah. >> Glad to see that. >> Good to know. Good to see you. >> Thank you. >> How was your Mexican? >> Did Did you already eat it? >> Oh, yeah. No eat. >> You're good. >> Are you sure? >> Yeah. Oh my gosh. Yeah, >> you're good. I'll explain to you everything that's going on here, but I definitely want you to eat. Okay. >> So, I'm going to get your name and your date of birth, but I wasn't able to find you. >> Yeah. Do you have your type of report for it? Say you didn't come back. >> Yeah. Do you have your license? I would have had that on me though. I could show you like an idea. >> No one's in trouble for like the and like that, right? You guys, you went through a traumatic experience. We're not doing anything with that. All right. So, let you guys know that. What of I'm assuming what you thought it was Coke. I'm guessing >> probably, right? Yeah. So, here's what we got to do, though, because And again, I'm going to work with you guys. I I just I just want you to listen to me, okay? because there was a child here and we do have to we have to do it's an endangerment that's why CPS was here. So what I want to do tonight is I want to get you it's taken care of and then you we're going to have to try to do like an appointment or something because I'm I'm not going to take your child with us but it's something that we have to do. This isn't a this really isn't an option. If it was maybe we'd go a different way but we don't really have a choice with this one which which is which is why I want you to eat first. So he should get that at least that get that in there. So and uh obviously we'll have to get a hold of Amber at some point too just in a misdemeanor. Normally they don't really do anything with them anyways, but it is something we have to go to. We'll we'll bring you down tonight get that taken care of and then you don't got to worry about it. I don't know if you can get someone someone tomorrow maybe >> or if even if you want to we can meet you down there cuz you have a car. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Do you have anything you need to bring? Obviously, you probably want your phone and wallet, right? Got anything else? Or probably just >> Yeah. No, if you want you want to throw that away. We're come out. We're going to follow you around. It's It's like a bunch of creepers. >> Why you yelling at me? >> Ditch whatever you don't want to bring. >> Afraid you're going to steal his toys. >> Don't need to bring your money, right? No. >> Yep. Definitely leave that there. All right, man. She's going to get them on you and then uh I'll just pat you down quick and you just want to spin around. It's spin around. It's It's for her. >> Yeah, I'm going to be Would you put your hands behind your back for me? >> What do you got? You got the lawn mower. How about you head out there? I want you to go see your mama. Okay. >> I'm going to make it. So, >> you go see your mom. >> Hopefully. Byebye. >> See you later. Later. Bye. Bye. >> Yeah. You probably want shoes. Just grab shoes. >> Black ones or I don't know what yours. Yep. Nope. Throw them on. >> Good. >> Yeah. All right. All right. There you go. >> Oh, yeah. Yeah. Yeah. No, you're you're handsree. You can do what you need to. You know, you're >> As parents, we all make mistakes. 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