Your son is complaining of her back injury and leg. Okay. >> That had nothing to do with me. >> It's your son. >> She's drunk as trying to push me to the ground. Go get her. >> God's sake. >> These children and even [music] the pets. >> Hey, Bruno. Get off my leg. >> Seem to have no [music] way to protect themselves from adult carelessness. >> They're all pushing and me. I've been on the ground. >> Orange County. >> I work for Sim County. And as usual, authorities were present to ensure the safety of the children while reminding the adults of their responsibilities [music] and behavior. Two consecutive collisions left this mother in legal trouble. But what made things even more escalating is her explanation. >> Are you willing to complete this exercise? >> No, >> you're not. >> No, because you're trying to charge me for a DUI when I haven't even had alcohol. On January 9th, 2024, Florida police responded to a chain reaction accident caused by a mother driving recklessly. Within just 10 minutes, she was involved in two back-to-back collisions with two children in the car. At the scene, she admitted to having lost control of a rental vehicle earlier and was trying to retrieve her own car when the second accident occurred. >> Everybody okay? Are you okay? >> Yeah. Who does somebody ask for rescue? Just who's you in the car? Kids. Hey. Hello. >> And my pug. >> Okay. You guys are okay. >> Okay. >> What happened? >> I don't know. This day has been the day from hell. >> Okay. >> This is the second accident I've had within the past 10 minutes. >> Okay. Which way are you coming? Which way were you coming? >> I was coming from Ovito. I just picked my car up. >> Coming this way. I flipped the rental car that I had and then I went to go pick up my car. >> Okay. >> From Oido. >> Which way were you coming? >> I don't know where I'm at. I'm on 426. I was coming this way going towards um university. >> All right. Well, go here. So, >> hello. >> Hey, have you sign a paper saying you're not here in a second? Okay. >> Okay. You have your license, registration, proof of insurance? I have no idea what my registration is >> because I've had to change cars three times. So, >> your registration should stay always stay with the car. >> Take it out of here. >> Okay. >> When I had to 53 years. >> Hello. >> Hi. >> Okay. >> Yeah. Just blast. >> Okay. What happened? Uh, I was driving and next thing I know I got hit. I look back and she's swerving back into her lane and all I know is she kind of came in. >> Which way were you going? >> On the furthest left lane, >> the through lane. >> Yeah, cuz I was try I was going to get into the turn lane, but we weren't there yet. It was back there, >> but you were on 426 here. >> Yeah, she kind of a little bit, but then I kind of came behind her and she realized she's not going to, you know, >> kind of go away. I uh then she pulled off cuz I honked and stuff. >> Okay. And yeah, so she kind of I guess she came up me and then pulled off somehow. >> Just you in the car? >> Yeah, just you in the car. >> So you guys, she was behind you. >> She was behind me. >> She wasn't next to you then came and came over like this. >> Oh, no. She was like Yeah, it was like behind me in the right. >> Oh, right. So she like and came over. That's kind of what >> I wasn't looking behind me. I was going forward. >> That's kind Yeah. Okay. >> So you don't know what happened? Huh? >> No. >> You don't know what happened at all? You know where you are? >> Yes. What happened? >> I don't straight this way. And then where did he come from? So he was on the side of me. I was in the left lane. He was on the right lane. And apparently I swerved into him. >> Any special reason why were you doing anything? Radio, cell phone, anything like that? I've been up since 2:00 in the morning. >> Okay. Well, that could explain it. You're tired, I'm sure. >> Okay. >> Is this the same one from earlier? >> Where was your You said you got into another crash 10 minutes ago. >> Copy 1050. >> Approximately 20 minutes. >> Where was that accident at? >> Parkway. >> Okay. >> I don't know. and Rising Sun Boulevard. >> So that was >> You couldn't have made it all the way from John Young here in 20 minutes. >> Oh, no. I had to get an Uber from there and then I took the Uber to go get my car which is right now. >> That was the car that flipped over. >> The rental. >> The rental flipped. Okay. That was just on John Young. Were you guys with her for that? >> No. >> No. Okay. And then I went to get this car and then we were heading back to the hotel on High Avenue and then I guess I went to his lane. >> Okay. All right. Well, give me just a little bit. Okay. >> Okay. >> All right. >> Meanwhile, officers worked closely with the victims to ensure everyone's safety. >> Hey, good. How are you? >> All right. Here's your information back. >> Here is a copy of the driver's exchange. What we give you at the scene is everybody's information on it. So you can go home, call your insurance companies, and do all that fun stuff. Okay, that's your copy. Any questions for me? >> Yes, I do. He said he thinks that she's on something. Can we ask? >> They just seemed a little weird when she stepped out of the car. >> Yeah, we're talking with her and stuff, so we're >> I just know our insurance company. That's the first question they're going to ask is they just >> No, not really. >> Well, that's what they asked me. They said, "Did you they're asking We're going to get one that there's going to be Well, I don't understand why they >> because I called and said that you got an accident just to let them know, >> right? No, that's fine. That's fine. I mean, I I don't know why that would be details. I don't know. He just he seems to think that she might be on something before she leaves or some sort under the influence test. >> Well, I mean, the insurance companies don't decide that. No, I'm saying we we we evaluate. We see if there's any indicators, stuff like that. I can't discuss that with you right now, but it'll be everything will be finalized on the report. >> So, if there is an indicator on that, is that uh do we receive a copy of that? >> It'll it'll all be Yeah, if there was if there's anything, it'll be on it'll be on the um on the actual actual report because there's a box on there for all that that's checked and everything. >> We can't ask for that is what you're saying. We can't ask for that to be done. >> No. Yeah. I mean, you can ask. Well, I don't mean to be rude when I say it. You can you can ask, but it's we do. It's not something that just because >> you don't have to tell us. >> Correct. Then it's just because somebody says, "Oh, we want them tested for this." We don't automatically do that. I'm sorry. You know, by there has to be indicators. There has to be other things that are that that go along with it. So, I know she like he had mentioned she has some and stuff on her before. I know she told me she was involved in a crack earlier today. You know, things like that can can also be indicators for other things as well, >> right? >> So, we're just asking. >> No, absolutely. Absolutely. >> All right. Anything else that you need from him? >> No. Anything else you need from me? >> That's it. That's that. >> Okay. All right. Well, you are definitely good. Good to go. You okay? A little nerve-wracking, huh? >> I'm sure something in the road, but yeah. >> Oh, well. >> All right. Sorry. >> No, you understand an hour away. >> I got it. No, I got it. I just got off. Plan on cooking for Nicole and now something. >> I made you dinner. Well, yeah, but [laughter] I was used fighting guy. So, >> yeah. Um, we're going to we're going to we're going to do some talking. Everything will be part of my my my investigation. And like I said, you know, >> okay, I appreciate your help. >> Absolutely. All right. Anything else you need? >> It's drivable, right? Is there a flat tire or anything? >> No, it just looked like it dented up pretty good. Dented up, but but yeah, before you beat the storm. >> All right, y'all have a good day. Okay. any Spanish speaking alien. >> After being asked to [music] step out of the vehicle, her signs of fatigue and lack of alertness became more apparent. Yet, she initially refused to cooperate with safety checks. >> Is that from >> Yeah, that was from the flip. >> Okay. Okay. And you're okay. You don't need medical or anything like that? >> I don't think so. As of this point, I feel good. I feel very sore. >> Mhm. >> Well, I'm going to go home and see how it goes. You think you're okay to drive? >> Yeah. >> I'm going to drive very slow. >> Give me just a few more minutes. I'm going to finish up some stuff and then I'll actually I need to see your that right back. I need to I forgot I needed to print something. So, give me just a few more minutes. I'm going to finish up with some stuff and then we'll be good to go. Okay. >> All right. Give me just a few minutes. Okay. >> 31 Toby to the 13. >> Hello. >> Hi. >> Hi. How are you? Are you okay? >> Yes. >> What's up, puppy? >> Hey. Is the pup okay? >> Say hi. >> What's your name, ma'am? >> My name is Sherry. >> Are you Are you guys okay there? >> Yeah. >> Okay. What happened? >> I um swed into his lane and >> Okay. Will you do me a favor? Will you step out of the car and talk to me right at the front of my right at the front of your car? >> Just right up here. Is this the damage from your accident? Well, that was from a previous accident. >> Okay. >> And that was in the shop. >> Okay. >> Getting fixed >> cuz it broke steering pump. >> And you had an accident earlier today. Is that what I heard? >> No. >> You didn't get into another crash today? >> No. Today I didn't get in a crash with a rental car and I flipped it three times. >> Did you go to the hospital and get checked out or? >> No. >> You already got cleared by fire rescue? >> Yeah. >> Do you need fire rescue for this crash? >> No. So, when I'm talking to you, I I can hear a little bit of slur speech. You're stumbling, getting out of the car. You're >> Yeah, cuz I've been absent. >> So, because of those things though, what we're going to do is now that the crash investigation's done, we're going to we're going to move forward into a DUI criminal investigation. Because of that, I'm going to read you your rights. Okay? >> So, you have Hold on. Let me read you your rights and then I'll talk to you about it. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you in court. Do you understand each of those rights as I have explained them to you? Do you understand those rights, ma'am? >> [ __ ] Call me an attorney now. >> Okay. But do you understand your rights? You're not getting back in your car. >> Oh, I am getting in my car. I have things in my car and I have my children in my car. >> And that's part of my my issue. Are you willing to do field sobriety exercises to determine whether or not you are safe to drive? >> I have not been drinking. >> Okay. I didn't say you were drinking. I believe that you may be impaired, whether that be alcohol, pain pills, any otherotic. >> Yeah, I have a medical marijuana license. >> Okay. Are you willing to do field sobriety exercises to determine whether or not you are safe to drive? >> You've already made up your mind. >> I have not, ma'am. >> Yes, you have. >> Cuz there would be no reason for you to have pulled up here. >> This is my sea. My the area I work is this area. The other guy that was here was on Dave. >> These two made it sound so innocent >> because they were doing >> because cops are all liars. >> They were doing the civil side of of the craft. Are you willing to do field sobriety exercises in ter? Okay. Just hang out right here for just a second. >> Can I talk to you real quick? Did the other driver say that she >> was like pick up my You have no right to it. >> Excuse me. >> You heard me. >> I I didn't hear what you were saying. I was speaking to him. When I call somebody to pick up my children, cuz you've already made up your mind, they will be getting all my stuff out of my car. You will not be touching any of it. >> Okay, that's okay with me. I don't have a problem with that. All right, so what we're going to do is we're going to go back here behind your car. Okay, let's go that way. 312. Do we have a 39 kilos? >> Once her basic health was confirmed, authorities conducted [music] an assessment of her ability to operate a vehicle safely. The process was interrupted due to her lack of cooperation [music] requiring police guidance to manage the situation. >> You can go ahead and stop right there. >> 34. Do we have a 39 kilo tonight? Are you sick today? >> No. >> Are you currently taking medications whether they're prescribed or not? >> Do you have any sort of injuries? Whether that be >> and I've also been working since 2:00 in the morning. >> Do you have any whether that be your neck, back, knees, hips, anything like that? >> No, I haven't. I haven't looked at my body. You guys have been harassing me for the past six hours. >> You feel We didn't make you crash twice. That's not on us. You're the one that crashed twice today. >> And >> Okay. Um, are you currently being treated by a doctor or dentist? >> That's none of your business. >> Okay. Are you diabetic? >> That's none of your business. >> Do you take insulin? >> No. >> Are you epileptic? >> No. >> Do you take the lot? >> No. >> Do you have a glass eye false blind in other eye? >> No. >> Can you see me? Okay. >> Yes. >> Can you hear me? Okay. >> Yes. Is there anything else I should know about before we begin these exercises? >> No. >> So, for this first exercise, what I want you to do is put your feet together, heels and toes touching just like mine are. >> And put your hands down by your side just like this. >> Mhm. >> I want you to remain in that position until I tell you otherwise. Do you understand? >> Mhm. >> Do you have any questions about that? >> Can you see the tip of my pen? Can you see the tip of my pen? >> Mhm. >> I want you to follow that with your eyes. Your eyes only. Do not move your head. Okay. Do you have any questions? >> Whatever. >> Do you have any questions? >> Whatever. >> I'm going to assume that do your Okay. Follow my pen with your eyes. Do not move your head. >> Keep your head still for me. Okay. >> Well, don't go so high. I'm 5 ft. >> Okay. Let's go over to this side. This side's a little bit higher and a little more even. What I want you to do is turn and face me. I want you to take your left I want you to imagine a solid white line going all the way down and take your left foot. Place it on that line. Okay. Go ahead. Take one step back. I told you I'll instruct you when to begin. Okay. Can you place your left foot on that solid white line and your right foot in front touching heel to toe and remain in that position. Do not move yet. Like I said, do not move yet. Take one step back. You're going to leave your hands down by your side. You're going to look down at your feet and you're going to count each step out loud. Do you have any questions about the exercise? >> Ma'am, do you have any questions about the exercise? >> I want an attorney. >> Okay. I'm not not questioning you. I'm not interrogating you. >> Tell me when to go. >> Do you have any questions about the exercise? >> Tell me when to go. >> I'm going to assume you don't. If you do, I'm happy to answer them. >> Tell me when to go. You can begin whenever you're ready. Look down at your feet. Look down at your feet, ma'am. Ma'am, look down at your feet and count out loud. >> Eight. Nine. >> Okay. Now, look down at your feet and count out loud for each step. Turn around in the manner I demonstrated, taking nine heel to toe steps back. Okay. Go ahead and put your feet together. Heels and toes touching. Are you willing to complete this exercise? >> No. >> You're not? >> No. because you're trying to charge me for a DUI when I haven't even had alcohol. >> This exercise, all of these exercises are standardized throughout the country. The instructions I'm giving you are the same instruction. >> I'm calling Judy to pick up my children. >> I am calling Judy to pick up my children. >> Do not push me. It's going to go bad for you. Okay, you're under arrest. >> I already know that. That's why I'm calling Judy to pick up my children. Let go of me so I can get >> Do not pull away from me. It's going to be bad for you. Bring me my phone. >> Orange County. >> I work for Seminal County. >> Seminal County. Call Judy now. >> They're over there. >> Stay back over there. >> I'll be over there to talk to you guys. Give me one second. >> No, they're not allowed in my car. They're not allowed to touch my stuff. Call Judy right now. Go to hell. >> Burn in hell. Burn in hell. And you did not. >> No, we're going to my car. >> No, I'm taking care of my children. You cannot stop me from taking care of my children. >> Come on. >> No, you're dead. >> You have anything on you that's going to break me in your car? >> Call Judy. Where is Jim? Got to take a seat. Take a seat. >> No. Force me. >> So, as of right now, you're being charged with DUI. Do you also want to be charged >> a DUI for a no drunk? You dumb piece of >> Do you also want to be charged with resisting as well? >> Take me to my children now. Meanwhile, officers ensured [music] the safety of the two children and contacted family members so they could return home safely. >> Do you mind just standing next to my car in case she starts head button stuff? Thank you. >> Absolutely. >> Have you already talked to her? >> No, she doesn't have my number cuz it's a new phone. >> Okay. Mom's going to jail today because she's extremely impaired and should not be driving this car. Okay. The both of you should not be in this car with her and she's evidenced by two different crashes today. And have you guys have you guys noticed mom acting any weirdly or funny or nothing like that? Okay. So, what's going to ultimately happen if she's going to go to the jail? Is that her phone? >> This is my phone. >> Okay. Where's her phone? >> So, if she can call someone to come pick you guys up, I would love that. So, you guys don't have to get displaced. I'll bring it to her and she can make the phone call. >> She'll be able to get out of here, right? >> Yeah, it's just it's simple. She'll just have to pay a bond and she can get out. >> How much is the bond? >> It's going to be a couple thousand. >> So, they're breaking my wrist. >> So, ma'am, ma'am, listen. This is going to be your one opportunity to make a phone call to get someone to come pick your kids in your car. If you start screaming and fighting anding me again, then we're done and your car is getting towed and DCF's going to come out and pick up your children. And I'm telling you right now, you have no right to touch anything in my car. >> Are you willing to call somebody to come pick up your stuff and be cooperative? >> Unlock me and I will. >> I'm not taking you out of handcuffs. >> Then how the supposed to call? >> I have your phone right here. >> I'm not giving you my code. >> I'm not going to ask you to, but I'm going to leave you in handcuffs. You can type in your code and I can call somebody for you. >> I can't even move my wish. You have them so tight. >> No. Okay. >> So, are you willing >> loosen them so I can move my fingers? >> Are you willing to make a phone? >> Can you see this? You're breaking my wrist. >> Do you know Do you know Jod's phone number? >> It's Judy. >> Judy, do you know Judy's phone number? >> I have to look it up on my phone. I >> think daughter has it. >> Can you talk to daughter and see if you can get Judy's phone number? She has it in her phone. >> All right, brother. >> Thank you, guys. I appreciate you. >> We go handshake tonight. I know. >> See you, bud. >> Hey, Chris, will you just stay with her cuz I'm going to do a quick search of where she was sitting. >> Yeah. Do you have do you have her phone number? >> Yeah. >> Can you pull that up for me? Is that phone number? Okay. Thank you. >> Okay. Hi. Is this uh Jody? Judy. >> Judy. >> Hi. My name's Justin Adams. I'm a deputy with the Simo County Sheriff's Office. How are you? >> Yeah. I'm giving you a call because um Sher is under arrest today for DUI and a couple other charges and she was asking if you were able drinking alcohol. >> She was asking if you were able to come out here and pick up her car and kids. She got into another crash and I think it's a mixture of probably alcohol but as well. The mother faces [music] charges of two counts of battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting an officer without violence, DUI with property damage, DUI with minors present, [music] and possession of schedule 3 drug. According to court records, she faces 2 years of probation, a $14,000 bail, community service, and $1,072 in court fees. Under the pressures of life, [music] it's natural for adults to feel tired. Taking time to rest and relax is an effective way to manage stress, avoid trouble, [music] and ensure the safety of oneself and one's family. This mother, immediately after admitting she had acted inappropriately toward her son, expressed displeasure when police stepped in. >> You're under arrest. >> For what? >> For what? Uh-uh. You got to tell her. >> For what? >> What? >> And disorderly conduct. >> Police received a call reporting a boy home unattended who seemed upset and in distress. They quickly conducted a welfare check and discovered several concerning issues. >> Where's your mama at? Huh? >> She ain't here. >> She ain't here. You got a phone to call her? How old are you, buddy? You're >> What's wrong? >> You ain't no trouble, buddy? >> Yeah, you ain't no trouble. What's wrong? What year were you born, ma'am? >> Okay. Do you know Mama's phone number? No, you're just here by yourself. All righty. >> What's wrong, buddy? You can talk to us. Ain't you're not no trouble or nothing. You can look up and and talk to us, buddy. You ain't no trouble. I promise. I see you breathing hard. Something's wrong with you. You want to say something, but you're scared. >> What's your name? How come you ain't at school today? You don't know? No. >> What's your dog's name, buddy? I don't know. >> That's a cute puppy. How old is he? M >> what can I do to to to get you to to tell me what's wrong? Buddy, we here for you, buddy. Are you hurting anywhere? >> My leg and my back. >> How come your leg and your back's hurting? >> I had failed. >> You had fell. I'm going to go talk to my partner here. >> Can you see the Can you not see the young? >> He's complaining of neck and and leg. I mean back and leg. He said he fell. said he feel and he's complaining about and like does he know his mama's phone number? >> No, he does not. I appreciate you opening the door. Look right here. That's for you. What school you go to, buddy? Can you spell your first name for me so I can call the school and let them know that we found you? Are you going to try to get your mama's phone number and find out why you're here by yourself? Okay. You a little too young to be hanging out by yourself, buddy. Okay. Nobody you is that that's not why you backing in you, Mr. Freeman. I have found one of your um we are at lot number. Um we had a welfare check um to come over here and check on a a young man by the name of Markel. Um complainant lives out here in a trailer park. Said that mama pretty good this morning and then mama left him here. >> What grade you in? >> Six. >> You're in sixth grade. >> He got him a cute puppy dog, don't he? >> I see that. What's your dog's name? >> Bruno. >> Bruno. That's a pretty cool name. Hey, Bruno. Get off a leg. >> He wants to smell your dog. >> Yeah, I got a puppy, too. >> He got a big puppy. >> I got a big puppy. >> You got food and stuff in there, buddy? >> Usually stay home by yourself. >> No. This the first time? Are you scared? >> You his date of birth? >> No. Can you look at me for a minute? I just want to look at your face, buddy. Where'd you fall at? Right here. Do you like fall on your head or anything or No, >> he fell on his back. >> From a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the worst, what what do you think it is? >> Yeah, pretty bad. >> Yeah, Bruno. >> He's a playful little puff. You like playing with Bruno? >> The boy appeared anxious and hesitant to speak, but fortunately, a neighbor helped him explain what had happened. >> Hi. >> Hey, do you know your neighbors? >> No, I don't know them. I just moved here like this month. >> Okay. >> A couple of days ago. Did Did you call? What did you see? >> Um, so like I heard a lot of noise and then I just happened to move my head out and I was being nosy. She was yelling at him and he was standing in front of her like she was sitting down in the driver's seat and he was standing in front of her looking at her and she him and he fell to the ground and so he had she had picked him up by the arm and yanked him up and she threw him on the staircase, the bottom of the staircase. >> And um, >> sorry about that. >> That's fine. And then um she was starting to yell at him and he was crying and then she started to him and she had a shoe in her hand and she started to with that shoe and then she told him to go inside and she took her other kids to school and I went over there and asked him. I was like and before while he was walking outside she threw it at him. She chucked the shoe at him and then um she went in there and then she came out and then she just hurried up and dipped. And then um I went over there. I was like cuz I had opened the door when I saw her doing all that and then that's where she was going inside. So I closed the door and I was freaking out. I was like what am I going to do? Cuz that's a big And so um I asked him I was like hey where's your mom? He was like oh she's in the shower right now. And I was like okay so you're not alone? He goes no I'm not alone. I was like so your mom's here with you? He goes yeah my mom's here with me. I was like so you're not alone? He goes no I'm not alone. I was like did your mom just leave? And he goes yeah my mom just left. And I was like okay. I was like, "Is she going to come back?" Cuz I don't know if it was him, but I've seen a little boy like just staring at me out the window one day and I walked in around the cuz I usually come in through that. So, I don't ever use the store. And so, I went back to go check. He was gone. And then I was waiting for like her to pop up or whatever. See, like, you know, I'm nosy like that. She didn't come home till midnight. That's why I wasn't I wasn't sure what to do. So, I called my mom and I was like, "What what should I do?" She was like, "Well, if it was your son." I was like, "Okay, we're not going there." >> Bruno. >> Bruno here. >> We sure appreciate you. >> Appreciate it. >> Yeah. Thanks for coming out so fast. I didn't think you guys would, but >> Oh, most definitely. >> Not long after, the mother returned with a surprising greeting. She ran into a police vehicle. She appeared frustrated seeing multiple officers outside the house. >> Run by you real quick. Uh, this juvenile is this mom. Oh lord, she just hit the police car. >> Oh god. >> She didn't just hit my car. >> Yeah, >> she just hit your car. >> Did I hit it? >> Yeah, >> you sure did. >> Why are you at my house? >> Well, if you come over here, away from me, I'll explain it to you. >> Huh? >> Come over here and I'll explain it to you. >> We also have a 1050 of this address. >> Okay. What's going on? >> All right. So, we've got investigators in route. We've got a individual that stated that she seen you this morning. Complaining. So, we're trying to figure this out. >> I was not this morning. >> Listen, listen, listen. We ain't going to yell out here. We ain't going to yell. >> Let me call my mom because ain't no way nobody see me in my this morning. That's nobody business. What's going on? >> Oh, it's definitely everybody's business, man. >> Right. But that's my >> right. >> And talking about I'm this morning. That's not That's a whole lie. >> Okay. And I don't know who told you that, but >> until until the investigation's complete, you can get your phone out your car, but I need you to stay over here. You can step back over here by my patrol vehicle, man. >> I'm going to be next to my >> cuz this don't make no sense. Hello, mom. They out here talking about somebody told the police. >> Listen here. Listen here. Listen here. Hey, you ain't going to do this in front of you, kid. Walk on over here. >> I I him this morning. Kale, somebody went and called the police while I took Riley and MJ to school saying that I Markeel and um they noted at here and Kale talking about he complained about his diabetes. >> He said he diabetes and people talking about >> this is her ID. Are you afraid of your mother? >> No. Obviously you hear what your mama's saying. We've got a neighbor saying that that she seen your mom hit you this morning. >> Your mama didn't hit you this morning? No. Okay. Well, they going to come out here and talk to you. Okay. You got diabetes? Yeah. You feel like your sugar's low? That's why you That's why you No, it's not. Okay. >> The boy's well-being was the main concern for the officers, but the mother seemed more focused on avoiding legal consequences. >> You got proof insurance, ma'am? >> Yeah. >> Going to need to get that. >> Why? >> Because we're doing an accident report for you. My patrol car cuz you want to come up in here like you driving all fast and all that. You were definitely driving fast. Oh, no. I was not. I was going 20 to 15. >> Yeah. Right through all these cars. >> And I was calling. Went right through cuz y 3D at my house. My son is sitting outside. Nobody's not going to be upstairs. YOU COME TO YOUR HOUSE and you see a whole bunch of police at your house and your sitting outside. You don't feel no type of way. >> Ma'am, we not f to argue with you about feel no type of way. >> Okay, I understand that. >> Would you feel some type of way? >> Ma'am, nobody's saying ma'am. Nobody's saying anything. We just asked you for your insurance. >> All we're asking for is insurance. >> But would you feel But would you feel that type of way? You're allowed to feel whatever you want. >> Exactly. You got my son sitting out here and cruising me ahead. >> Nobody said anything. We're telling you what we're here for. >> Ma'am, I'm not hollering at you. >> Don't talk to nobody right now. I got my son outside. I got my son outside. >> I need my son. >> Ma'am, I need your insurance. >> Ma'am, I need your insurance. >> Okay. >> Bruno's done got trapped. Come on, Bruno. >> Come here, Bruno. >> Right here. Come right here. >> 7:36. >> Your son is complaining about battery and leg. Okay. >> That had nothing to do with me. >> It's your son. >> IT DOES HAVE I'M TALKING ABOUT I DID NOT HIM. >> It has everything to do with you cuz your son is complaining that he's hurting. >> Exactly. But I have nothing to do. So we have >> I can take MY KIDS TO SCHOOL. >> OKAY. I understand that. Ain't he supposed to be in school? >> He's sick. He's a D. He's diabetic sick. >> And he's here by himself. >> I had to take my two other kids to school. >> And he's hurt. >> He's not. He wasn't hurting this morning. >> I need your answer. I'm not going to ask you again. >> There you go. >> Your dog got away. You get if I put him back in the house, >> huh? >> What's the name? >> And this is Bruno. I work 5 to 2 at 3:30 to 11:30 on a daily basis and nobody can say about me and my nobody by myself. >> She been out here on the phone cussing the whole entire time. >> So don't tell me what I do to my >> ma'am. Please stop cussing out loud. Okay. >> Please don't talk to me right now. >> I can talk to you if I want to because I'm giving you an illegal order to stop cussing like that right now. >> Not >> Yes, it is. It's called disorderly conduct. That's not this one. I don't I don't got to put this. >> Well, keep doing what you're about to do. >> There's a difference between an accusation and a charge, right? >> It's not going to be no charge because I don't. So, that's not going to be a charge at all. Okay. >> At the end of the day, then you going to sit here tell me my son My son's a diabetic. He going to be in pain. So, it don't matter. Talk to my I'm call my mama call. >> The reason he didn't go to school today >> because you see how he he acting. He's a diabetic. >> So, him being a diabetic, they going to see him right back home for school. Thank you. >> So, as his parents, >> was he complaining of anything this morning? >> No, he was he was perfectly fine this morning. I told him to get up and go to school and he started acting crazy like he didn't want to go. He fell down on the ground. I picked him up and put him in the house. If that's a if that's something wrong with that, it's something wrong with that. >> Okay. >> Go get me a straw. >> So, when you when you pick him up, is it just to take him back inside cuz he's throwing a tantrum? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> Go get me a straw. It's in my um room. I think on my dresser. >> Did you him at all? >> No, I don't I don't I don't do that cuz my mom used to do that to me when I was young, you know, back then. And I don't I take the Nintendo Switch away. >> I mean, there's nothing about there's nothing illegal about a reasonable just >> No, I do not. I don't I don't know. I have no reason to. >> Where's the puppy? >> Oh, it's a little puppy dog. This puppy. After assessing the situation, police took appropriate action while ensuring the boy's safety and taking care of the family dog, Bruno. >> Put your hands together like you're praying. >> For what? >> You're under arrest. >> For what? For what? Uhuh. You got to tell your children >> for what? >> What? >> And disorderly conduct for the way you act whenever you pulled up here. >> Can I have to get my other Can y'all please for for my >> You can You can >> No. No. No. No. No. Can I please call my mother? put me on jail for >> you can walk. We can drag you. >> Can you please I don't want my son to go to the doctor hospital. Can y'all please know? I need to know my right. >> No. No. No. No. Cut it out. >> Can I please >> get that stuff out of her? >> You got anything in your pocket? >> I need to know. CAN SOMEBODY PLEASE TELL me no? Before I get out of the car, can y'all please tell me first? >> Can you get in the car? We can put you in the car, ma'am. Let's go. >> Can you Somebody talk to me. Come on. Y'all talk to me. They will. >> You get in the car. >> I want I want to know. Get in there. >> Get in the car. Get in the car. >> This is going to be >> Bruno. Hey, come here. >> We're going to need animal control for the dog. >> Well, you know, I believe unless y'all feel like sitting here. One of y'all can take this little fella to animal control yourself. >> I ain't got nowhere to put him. >> Put him in and take him or you can just Look, Tyson, eat him. >> Look at him. Don't you want to take him to jail? >> Don't you see the re Don't you see the resemblance? >> Him has been a bad boy. >> Don't you see the resemblance? >> Look at him. He just a baby. He's a good boy. >> You talking the wrong way about a dog, bro. >> Come on, man. Take him to puppy jail. >> I'll follow you to puppy jail. Make sure he don't eat you while you're driving. >> Somebody be throwing out on Griffin road. Put him back. >> There we go. >> Animal control's going to have your dog. Huh? >> Animal control will have your dog. >> You're taking my dog? >> Yeah. We can't just leave him here with you in jail. >> What grades are you in, ma'am? >> You're not taking my >> No. What I'm making sure is your don't get left at the school, ma'am. >> The mother was charged with firstdegree cruelty to children and disorderly conduct. Under Georgia law, she could face 6 to 21 years in prison along with additional penalties. This case not only highlights the risks children face when left without proper supervision, but also underscores the importance of educating parents on responsibility, awareness, and healthy [music] family practices. This mother called 911 herself, intending to report concerns about her son, but the situation quickly escalated into serious legal complications. >> I'm just very upset with the situation and what they have put me through. On August 31st, 2024, police received a call from a mother reporting her son's challenging behavior. They promptly responded to the home to assess the situation. In reality, the mother's own actions were a major factor in the tension. >> Come here, man. Just hang tight. >> Hang on, man. Stay here. >> Right. Come here. Come here. Tell him to pull up. Tell him to pull up, bro. I'm sick of trying to get my brother, bro. I haven't done nothing wrong. Relax. I'm calm. He's inside. >> Kelly, >> bro, she's drunk as she tried to me to the ground. Go get her, bro. >> God's sake. >> Stop the one in the blue shirt for me, please. Just detain him real quick, please. >> Family argument. They're screaming and yelling at each other. >> One that doesn't live here can start more. >> Okay. All right. All right. >> I got my phone back. >> Okay. So, what's going on? >> There's been multiple police reports about them. Okay. So, police requested body cam and the other police report about them. >> Okay. >> They're all pushing and shoving me. I've been on the ground. >> Okay. Why? >> I mean, tell her she's a terrible. She's >> Okay. All right. So, >> where's your ID at? I know who you are. >> You know who I am. >> Remember when I served you that paperwork? >> Oh, yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. >> Yeah. Where's your ID? >> Um I think they have my wallet. They have everything. They're um >> Anybody else in the house? >> No. So that's your son. >> Which one? I'm sorry. Which one's my >> Which one is your son? >> They're both my mother. >> Those are >> Okay. So those are your grand. >> Yes. >> Okay. So why do they throw you to the ground today? >> Um because they're angry and freaking upset and there was a conversation that was had and they didn't like the conversation and they think I'm this and I think them that and they think I'm horrible. >> Okay. >> And I'm not. >> Okay. Like I do [laughter] everything for my kids. My kid doesn't even go to school and then he had mouth surgery today and I took him my my middle child had mouth surgery today and I took him to that. I asked them to stop smoking in the garage. Obviously you could see they have it. >> Yes. >> One me in the face. One threw me to the ground. >> The same did one th to the ground or did did the one you in the face did they to the ground? >> I don't even remember. Who was it? Which one was it? >> Um it was >> it was both of them. But it doesn't matter. I just I just want them to be gone. I don't want anything to happen. I just want them to be gone. >> Okay. So, they both Where did they in the face at? Right there. >> Yeah. >> I don't want anything to be done. I just want them to be gone. >> And I want my phone back from him. >> Who's got your phone? >> My middle. That's my phone. >> Which one's your middle? Which one's the blue shirt or the white shirt? >> The white shirt. You just had surgery today. >> He had mouth surgery. >> Yeah. >> All right. Hang tight right here. Hang tight right here for me. What you're fishing good. I got to go get the gospel. I'm not >> Can you have my phone from him, please? >> Hey, grab the phone from him. >> I don't have her phone. >> Yes, he did have my phone. He took it from me. >> Phone? What are you talking about? >> No, he's lying. He's lying. He is lying. >> Okay, last name. >> He took my phone and told my boyfriend he out of >> Is your boyfriend here right now? >> No, he never comes here. And then flipping me off just now. >> And he has my phone. He did have my phone. And he told my boyfriend he was going to his >> okay >> and he took his phone from me. >> I've asked his dad for months to take her my husband in text messages and this is how they both were the last time the police record and I didn't have the money to pay for Monty caught. >> I got it. I got it. I'll go get it. Just give me a second. >> I'm not dressing in that room right now. >> Okay. Just give me a sec. I'll go get it. Just give me a second. Wait till we figure this out. >> I took him for surgery this morning. >> All right. Then you ain't going to get it. >> You can't tell me if I can. I can't. No one. >> Yeah, I can. This is an investigation. I didn't I'm not I've been doing nothing. >> That's fine. >> You said yes. If you can get the call. >> Where's it at? >> It's on. >> Listen, hold on. Hold on. You see the There going to be a bed and there's a dresser right next to the bed. It's It's It's right on top next to the tissue. >> Okay, I got it. >> After hearing the mother's account, officers inspected [music] the scene, recorded details to clarify the situation, and ensured an objective investigation. There's three packages on that tissue, but they're all empty. So, I want to make sure. Oh, >> they're empty. Use them. >> That's what I want. If he needs them, that's what I need to figure out. They're all empty. >> They're empty. I That's where he described >> those and put them on when he was laying down when he got home from surgery. >> I had gone to Walmart to get his medicine and get his medication and get all the gauze cuz he used all the gauze on the way home. And I had pulled over two times, three times on the way home because he was just binging and freaking out. And so then I went and I had an interview at Englewood Hospital. >> Is there gauze somewhere else for him? >> There's more gauze. Yes. In my room. >> Let's go get it. >> Do you want me to show you where that is? >> Do I got Looks like there could be some damn >> Okay. Mark line up with that. I just look up here. So, >> but there's no there's no on this. >> No, but it's actually points out. Yeah, but there's no there's not even scuffs on it. >> Back to the house. >> Yeah, there's I just need them to have my phone. >> They were motions and you threw first, but they're both screaming and throwing things at each other. She does not know who started it though. >> Which which the kids are? >> Yeah, the kids and they were all doing it back and forth each other. So, she was there. They were pushing her throwing stuff back and forth. >> Let me see your face again. Where were you at? right there. Mhm. >> Okay. >> I don't want any charges. >> Do you feel like Do you feel like you're injured at all? Cuz I'm not really seeing anything. >> No, I mean he just me and then my threw me into the ground. I just I I can't deal with this anymore and I have to talk. >> So you said you said he you >> Yeah, he did. My mom saw it and then the other one threw me to the ground. He me to the ground. >> The ground. >> I don't want anything to die. I just >> getting a statement. >> No, I haven't been that far. I'm trying to figure out what happened. Well, there's been a couple police statements here. I mean, >> I don't mind. She's not even gonna give me one. So, >> all right. Do you want to provide a statement as to what happened tonight? >> I just wanted none and I just >> I just want them to go. >> I understand that they live here, though. >> They live here. >> My oldest doesn't. >> Okay. Well, >> my 17-year-old does. And um >> Is that the guy in the white? Is that the kid in the white? Um >> so what happened is I got in a divorce with my husband. >> Okay. I put money down and my mom financed the rest of my house. >> Okay. >> So, I'm a tenant. >> To get you back on your feet. >> Yes. So, I'm a tenant, but I pay her monthly because I didn't we didn't want anything in my name in case through the divorce they could take the house. >> Gotcha. >> And they didn't want anything. So, I had everything for my kids. And then I got a boyfriend. Thank you. I got a boyfriend. There was an incident that happened there and I just requested the body cam. Um the statements. I just I don't want to deal with this anymore when he's 18. I just want to evict him. I just want him done. >> So, you're not wanting to provide a statement as to what happened tonight? >> I don't want to press charges. I don't want anything to happen to my kids. I don't >> just hang tight right here. Okay. Don't go anywhere. >> Go straight into the statement. We'll get the story and then ask >> I'm trying to figure out what happened. >> I know, but just go straight >> because she's all over the place. She's drunker than [ __ ] She's all over the place. >> Talk to them. See what they had to say. Like I said, grandma said they were doing both back and forth, but she doesn't know who's drunk. Yeah, cuz apparently mom said she's missing a two that was in one of her cabinets. So that's why I'm make sure these two are Pat searched real well and not just left around. Says there's a gun in the second drawer and the gun's not there now. So that's what we're trying to figure out. >> The children also shared their perspective. Differences between the mothers and children's accounts complicated the investigation. When video evidence was reviewed, some of the mother's statements became questionable. >> You get all his information? >> I haven't got anybody's information yet. I'll do >> Yeah, I So I called the police. I did. >> I got a a threehour story been going on for 3 hours. >> This all started when I was laying in my bed with her >> hear a big boom. I'm like, did she just hit the >> the [ __ ] dog opened the door and came out of that house? >> What? >> Why are people so nosy? Like why is he even out here? This got nothing to do with his >> So what's it called? So, we all heard a boom and so I'm like, did she just hit the garage? And and I come out here. If we go see how her cars parked, the car park landed. So, she hit the garage, backed out, and came back in. I go in her room and I'm like, "Mom, how you been drinking?" And sorry, let me backtrack. I already told him I seen her bump into the thermostat and stumble. So, I go in there. I'm like, "Mom, have you been drinking?" She's like, "No." I said, "Put it on Grandpa's grave that you haven't drank any liquor." She said, "I I swear to Grandpa's grave I drank no liquor." go in her car, pull out a Walmart bag full of pink Whitney. Four of them are still cold. The other six are drinking. So I go in her room and like SL Grand a been drinking, right? SL Grand ain't drinking nothing. And I put it all on the vent. And then we're all just arguing, arguing. Everyone's arguing. And so then I can't remember everything, but I do remember when she my we got it online video. We're telling her. So there's a video y'all can I don't remember what happened. video my sister is it's the video is about what she was saying talking about how she wish she herself I hope I right in front of you calling me a bad and so I'm walking out of her room and I'm like no keep the door open and she and she pushes me I'm like what the is good with you if you push me again I'm going knock your out cuz I'm trying to scare her hands off me I did say I would knock her out but I ain't touch her that one time knock me out then knock your mom out knock me out then Jada gets between us and she's like don't touch him. Shees my sister. So I put my hand in her face. I said, "Don't touch my sister, bro. Stoping us." Then we all start arguing again. And we call my grandma to pull up. And then what's it called? So then we all just start arguing. Everyone's arguing, bro. Like I can't like This was going on for 3 hours, bro. I can't remember every detail. Everybody's been arguing. >> You want to provide statement as to what happened? >> Yeah, I will. Let me see that video. >> She's in bed. >> Yeah. And then here, if you go here. >> Okay. >> This is basically the argument. >> Yeah. Who's that? >> He don't have a shirt on. >> He's got all the cop. >> Always got to make sure. >> So, in the beginning of the video, we were taking like her her car keys, her wallet. >> So, that's might be missing. >> Yeah, we took it so she wouldn't do anything to herself. They tried to say I took it. >> No, somebody said the missing. So that's why I was looking at you for confirmation. >> That happened. That's what happened before cuz grandma tried to lie saying I stole the >> I never >> here. >> Oh my gosh. Two more. >> So a drinking problem. >> Yeah. >> Ben had a drinking problem. Officer, >> is there a hole in the garage, y'all? By the way, >> yeah, that was here. That was me grabbing the telling him to take it. >> Take this. >> Who did you give it to? >> Okay. So that was us grabbing the and then there's more shots in there and then we were looking for her key to try and >> Do you Do you have the video of her? >> I don't think we got that one on film but it's just the whole argument. >> It's just the argument. >> Yeah. >> I got up and she and then she like I like my mom. >> It's okay. This boyfriend trying to hit on me >> telling her own son that he's not going to gra That's a look. Here she goes. Get in my face. Here she look at her. Look at her. You see that? Like that's all she does. >> Racist to us. Where's the problem? her car through the garage. Where are the shooters? >> That's all the alcohol talking. >> Where are the shooters? >> And then this is just arguing. >> Arguing, arguing, arguing. >> Mind you, she's threatening to kick my six sister out. >> Mind you, they're bringing me down. She's the problem. She's the problem. She's the problem. SOMETHING. >> Now I know why you were so fired up when I heard her. You heard her. I tried to stop her two years ago. It's been a >> problem. Standing behind you. >> Keep going. I can see. Is there anywhere where she >> I mean nothing like that's when we started recording. When she started putting her hands on us, that's when we that's when we started recording. >> Okay. >> The situation escalated as police documented the mother's disruptive behavior during the incident. >> There's no altercation. There's no physical on any of the videos. She doesn't have any consistent with anything being physical. Nobody else has any with anything being physical. She didn't make a direct but or about the but she says on camera. I'm going to myself. They're all saying there was something but nobody has any. I say we baker. >> We got her on video. She's clear as day I want. >> We can do to baker. Problem is is I think we still have a domestic battery. might have not have physical evidence. >> No, it's not. >> Says that it was physical throwing things each other. >> But we also have video, too. And there's nothing on video. >> Correct. Because they only record certain parts of it. >> You got a statement saying that they were battered. >> I have a statement from the daughter saying that him, she got in between them, then her. The daughter created space. The mother got mom got in her face. He created space again as well. >> Is it a battery or is it a creating space issue? >> From what I understand, the older created space with And >> okay, so we have two batteries >> as well as I mean you have that andor obviously you have it on camera saying she wants herself there's also the battery that's it could go baker or >> so I would say baker with an open PC for domestic battery >> and then we'll do him as a victim. Oh, no. I take it back. 17 job. >> She's a child as well. She's a sophomore. >> He's got a saving from him. >> So, you would have these times, too. >> And I can't take a statement from her. So, she's too. >> We can arrest her and place her on the baker of paper. >> So, what do you do? We could just arrest her and take her there. >> Well, what happens is the jail will process her in and then >> send her over anyway. >> Yeah. Both of sitting on the counter. She was in the bedroom. I come walking out. I see him. See, I freaking face. I'm open it up. There's two on there. Both of them. Florida law allows authorities to intervene to assist individuals showing emotional distress and to ensure safety for themselves [music] and others. After evaluation, the mother received support under this provision due to her emotional state. >> Do me a favor. >> Uh-huh. >> Come here for me. >> Uhhuh. Put your hand on your back. >> Sure. >> I'm going to explain in just a second. I want to make sure make sure you don't fall first. >> Am I? >> Yes, you are. >> For what? >> Child times two. And you're going to be you're going to be Baker acted because of your statements that you made on camera. Don't start causing a scene. >> I didn't do anything. >> Okay. >> I really That's not okay. >> Mom, they're taking me to jail. I don't understand. >> Well, due to your level of intoxication, I can't >> You have anything? >> Okay. Do you have anything on you that I need to know about? I have Zucas, hand grenades, IDs, anything like that? >> Anything? I really didn't do anything. >> Okay. I'm going to use the back of your hand. Is it okay if I use the back of my hand to pat down the sides? >> Okay. >> It's not my fault. >> Okay. >> Can I call my boyfriend? >> Not yet. >> And I didn't put my hands on my girlfriend and they both touched me and they both me to the ground. So, can I say I want to make a statement now? >> No, it's too late for that. >> This is ridiculous. >> Are you seen? >> Absolutely ridiculous. This is not okay. >> Is it okay if mom takes possession of your >> I just don't I just don't understand what I did wrong. >> You your kids. Okay. Number one, >> I didn't touch. >> Hang. Hang on. Listen. You're asking me, so I'm going to tell you. >> Okay, I'm listening. >> Your kids and you are on camera saying you want to yourself. I mean, I >> I'm just very upset with this situation and what they have put me through. >> Understand? >> I don't I don't understand how it all ends up on me. >> Hang on a second. Never answer my question. Can I give your mom your >> Yes. That's a verbal. Yes. >> No. >> Okay. >> I know kids ago. >> They stay here. They're juveniles. We can't just leave them at home without doesn't live here. Doesn't live here. And doesn't want to take >> How old is he? >> I think he's 20 something, but we don't even know where he lives at. So, what we need to do is just find out tomorrow who she was. >> Where do you want them to go? Can they stay here with the oldest one? >> No, absolutely not. >> Well, then where are they going to go? >> I mean, my oldest one moved out. Um, they can go to my mom's house. >> Mom doesn't want to take them. >> So, I'm going to call DCF and we're going to get the ball rolling on that. >> I mean, what's my only option? Like I can make a statement like I wasn't in the wrong. They both put hands on me for >> defending myself. >> Where's the oldest one live at? >> I honest I don't know where he's living at right now. I know sometimes he's at his dad's. >> Can they >> Can they go with him? >> With their dad. >> Yeah. Where does dad live at? >> I mean, he's never wanted them in the last 2 years. So, I don't know. I'm off Toledo Blade in the apartments. >> Okay. Well, we got Here's here's how it here's how it goes. Either we have to find them somewhere to go or if we don't find them somewhere to go, we got to call DCF and then they go into DCF's custody. >> Okay. Well, I'm I mean I've been a director of preschools for all my life and I'm a foster parent by law. >> Yeah, that's the question. Where are the kids going to go? >> I understand. Um, can I call their dad? I mean, I don't understand why I'm going to jail when they put their hands on me first. >> I'll just get a hold of you. A history of family tension was revealed, including past disagreements and emotional outbursts, [music] highlighting how an unstable environment can affect children over time. >> There's an issue tonight at the house. Kylie is going to be going to jail. Is there any way the kids can come stay with you? All right. Thanks, buddy. I appreciate it. >> He's on his way over to pick up the kids. >> You got to go with dad. >> Yeah, he's on the way. >> Yeah. I just got off the phone with him. I figured I was trying to give Yeah. I just said, "Hey, this is it." Was Raymond, not Terrence, right? >> Yeah. It wasn't Terence. >> Yes. These two houses have come with me. >> Well, you're going with dad. >> Okay. See what I'm saying? >> Oh, that's all right. I get >> Dad's going to come here and take possession of you guys. >> Oh, I get you. I get you. >> Got it. >> Got it. >> You live with dad, right? >> I live with my girl, bro. >> Okay. >> Mom was trying to explain to me and I was all confused. So, >> I want to listen to her. >> I'll tell you guys. >> N to be honest, officer, this been going on for a while. She stop. She tried to she she he she got her ar him arrested before cuz she tried to make up lies. She literally like will herself and run into and create on herself to make it look like he went to jail overnight for it cuz the officer said something like since he's a minor they have to go whatever the says or something like it was something like that. He was like since she's a minor he has to they have to go what mom says and they can't listen to what he says. So he actually got sent to jail for that but like he didn't need to. He was just >> Gotcha. She she she's crazy bro like she needs help. >> Uh sir, you think I'd be able to say something real quick or no? Good. Hang on one second. This is my issue with that. Not that I don't trust you. I don't want it to escalate the situation. >> No, I understand. That's why I trust you before. >> I appreciate that. I'm glad to see you calm down cuz you were a little when I first got here. >> I understand. I wasn't. It's not because of me though. It's because how she treats them. Me and her are done with. I don't want no relationship with her. But I care for them. And how she treats them is not okay. >> They're not staying at my house, are they? >> They're going with dad. >> Okay. Um if I'm in a state I'm just asking. If I made a statement, would it have been different? >> No. >> I mean, I don't understand because they couldn't have along. I didn't touch every one of them. >> You have three independent people saying the same thing. There's no video of it. There's no physical evidence. Okay. But you're on video saying you want to yourself. >> I know. >> I have three different people giving me the same story. Separated. Giving me the same story. >> And they both said they didn't put hands on me. >> Correct. >> So they're both They're all mine. >> I wasn't here. >> I know. But what did my mom say? I'm just saying because >> I don't know. I didn't talk to your mom. The other deputies did. >> That's just crazy. I was >> mom says mom says that you your two kids. So >> you just said you didn't talk to my mom. >> Well, that's what they told me. I didn't direct talk to her, but that's what they told me your mom said. >> Yeah, my mom didn't say that. >> Relatives arrived to ensure the children's well-being. >> Here's what I'm concerned about. The younger son has been known to take her car in the middle of the night and go joy riding and follow his girlfriend home to make sure she gets home safe. He does not have a license. So, I would like the keys so he can't take the car. >> That's up to mom. Okay. >> Mom's residence, not yours. >> Do you want him to ask her? Can we ask her? >> Can we ask her if I can have the keys? >> Yes, I will do that right now. >> Does my mom have my phone? >> Where's your car keys at? Your phone's going with you to jail. Where's your car keys at? >> I'm going to give your car keys to your mom so your son doesn't enjoy a ride while you're in jail. >> Um, they're usually inside my pillow. >> Inside your pillow? >> Yeah, that's where I have to get them. >> Okay. >> Because he steals my car all the time. >> You go in there. Go find the keys. >> Okay. >> You're going to have to try to find them. They're somewhere in there. There's so much stuff thrown around. She says they're in a beige pillowcase. She's got 10 beige pillowcases. I looked in there. >> Beige pillowcase. >> Beige. Beige. The color beige. She's going to have to be QuickBook. And then taken to CS. >> The mother face child [music] charges. Under Florida law. She could face 5 to 15 years in prison. The legal system carefully evaluates complex family situations to ensure children are protected. [music] In this case, despite the conflicts, the children's well-being and safety were fully secured. What seemed like a minor incident at Walmart caught the attention of the entire community when police found two children [music] unattended in a car on a day. This is the state of Florida. Do you know how hot it gets in here? But it's very cool out today. I mean, when you got here, it was not that cool. >> On March 20th, 2025, Sebastian, Florida police received a report of suspicious activity at Walmart. A grandmother was observed trying to adjust barcodes to pay a lower price. Upon arriving, officers discovered a more concerning situation. Two children left without adult supervision in a car in 30° C weather. >> Sorry. We're going to lean up against the car if you're able to. Okay. I'm just going to search you. Can you spread your feet if you're able to? I know you've had surgery, but no pockets or anything. >> No, ma'am. >> And you said you have an underwire bra? >> Yes, ma'am. >> Okay. Forgive me if I pinch you with my gloves. Okay. Yeah. >> Have you ever been in trouble before or anything like that? No. Can I see a thumbnail? Cuz I keep being like that too long. >> Yeah, if you need to do that then that's fine. >> Mhm. >> There you go. >> Is it okay? >> Yes. Just >> tight. Let's twist it underneath. Ouch. 42, can you show females have a team want? So, usually anyone that is charged with theft in this specific Walmart, they request a trespass. Okay. Have you ever been trespassed anywhere? No. >> Okay. I'm going to explain it. Okay. So, right now, this right now is not a crime. piece of paper documenting that Walmart does not want you on the property anymore. Okay? So, that includes the entire property, parking lot, everything like that. You can never come back here. This does not expire. This won't go away in a year or two or anything like that. It's not on your criminal history or anything like that. It's just saying that Walmart already warned you that if you come back, you're going to go to jail. Okay? So, obviously, you're not going to be able to sign it because you're in handcuffs. So, I'm just explaining it to you and I'm going to write verbally acknowledge because everything is audio and video recorded. Okay? last name is not Gordon. It's Leon Gordon even on my license. >> Okay. So, it's you have like two last names. >> Yes, it's >> So, I'll explain that when they enter it in there. I will give you your copy. It'll be in your property or I can put it in your purse [snorts] and everything like that just so you can look it over at a later date. This does just stay on record. So, I do want to let you know, okay, if you do come back here, you're going to go to jail for trespassing. Do you have any questions about this or anything like that? Okay. It's like I said, it's pretty standard. It's usually to prevent thefts and everything like that from Walmart. They request everyone be trespassed that >> I can go I can go to that gas station though, right? >> The gas station is Walmart's property as well. >> Okay. >> Okay. So, I would honestly just steer clear away from all of Walmart and everything in it. Okay. Do you have any other questions? Okay. Like I said, you're not getting charged with trespassing. This is just saying that you're not able to be here anymore. Okay. So, if you do, you'll go to jail. All right. Hang tight for me. your nieces went fallen. >> The grandmother appeared unaware of the risks of the children in the vehicle. She explained it was only temporary and mentioned that others had done the same. >> What I say is that I didn't know I was doing that wrong cuz she was 12 years old and her sister's eye and the doors were open. They had something to drink and I pulled open the door. She said parents do that all the time. They leave the two KIDS IN THE CAR. I I don't understand. I did wrong if she can open the car. >> So, when you told me that the kids asked to leave the car running and you told them no, why wouldn't you just leave the car running for them? >> No. As far as I know, you can't kids in the car with a car running. >> You can't kids in a car. This is the state of Florida. Do you know how hot it gets in here? >> But it's very cool out today. I mean, when you got here, it was not that cool. It was over 75°. And it does not take a long time for heat to build up inside of cars. Remember how you sat in my patrol car when you got in? You said, "Wow, can you open up the windows? It's really hot in here." And you were only in the car for less than 10 seconds. Those children were in that car for over an hour. Ma'am, I'm going to explain to you something real quick. Carbon dioxide builds up in your bloodstream, which is air that you keep on rebreathing over and over again. It becomes toxic. When it becomes toxic, it might cause you to hallucinate or cause your normal faculties become impaired to the point where you might not have the ability to open up a door. It can turn that bad that quick. your vision starts blacking out and then it goes into black and then you pass out and then you just don't wake up. That's how carbon dioxide poisoning works. That's what happens when you shut the car doors, the windows were all up and it's really hot out. Okay. That's what happens. Especially after an hour, you're starting to look at some side effects starting to occur. Okay. >> Okay. And when EMT checked them out, they were okay though, right? >> They were okay. >> So, am I being charged with that too? >> Yes. So, you're being charged right now with misdemeanor, retail theft, and child >> even though they had access to open the car. >> Did you not understand what I just explained to you about how that they might not have the ability to do that if they have enough carbon dioxide build up in their because they've been sitting in a car, hot car for over an hour? >> Why didn't you just take them with you? >> The little girl was on the phone with their their grandmother. Okay. And not the little girl, I'm sorry. The other girl, the bigger girl was on the phone with her grandmother and they were making arrangements to do a phone call later, like a whatever, some kind of video. Okay. And I was going to take the little one with me and she started screaming that she didn't want to go. Now, I understand what you're going to say, you know, but when the other one turned around and said, "My parents love us all the time." I didn't see anything wrong with that because she's 12 and she's a straight A student. She's not stupid. If she was going to get hot, she could open the door. Well, that didn't obviously occur because when I walked up to the door, the door hadn't been opened. I opened it. There was a bunch of heat that came out of the car door. Both kids were profusely sweating. There was moisture all over the windows of the car. They are smart. They 100% probably could open the door, but they didn't. And guess what? Again, when carbon dioxide builds up in your bloodstream, you might not have that ability to make that decision because you you got poisoning in the >> Did you look at the video and see if they opened it at all the whole time I was in there? >> Ma'am, when I opened that door, there was a rush of heat coming out of there. They've been sitting there for a while. However, the amount of time the children were alone [music] raised serious concern for both police and the local community. >> It comes down to the fact that you came in here to commit a crime inside of the store. You came in here to commit a crime and you children out in the car for over an hour. >> I didn't know it was that long. Hour. I didn't know it was that long, sir. >> You got here at 5:53. I walked up to the car at 6:58. >> Well, they said it in there then. Then I realized But I didn't realize I was that long gone. >> Right. But it's your job to keep track of time if you have children inside of the vehicle that are unattended, right? Like you're responsible for them during this time. >> Okay. So, a question for my future. What age can you get in the car? >> Can't leave them in the car, period. >> No matter what age they are. >> No. >> Again, I'm sorry. I didn't know that. I thought it was like when you have a kid home watching another kid, you know, >> it's different. They're inside in an air conditioning home with access to food, water, and anything else that they need in a secure location. That's a lot different than a busy parking lot in a car that's not running. >> They did have food and they did have a drink, >> but the heat is what could cause them damage like internally and everything like that. Okay. Do you have any other questions? >> No. >> Okay. Oh, you want to call my husband? >> We spoke to him. >> We spoke to him >> again after he left. >> Is this about the groceries >> and my purse is in there? And >> yeah, he's picking up all that stuff. Did he already leave? Uh he he picked the kids up and left, but he said he has to we can call him again. >> Yeah, I have his phone number. I didn't know he already left. >> You give the dispatch and have a call to see if he can come back up there. >> With a total merchandise value of $8367 and her actions, the grandmother was charged with child without great bodily and secondderee [music] petty theft. Under Florida law, she could face up to 5 years and 2 months in prison or 5 years and 6 months of probation along [music] with a $5,500 fine. This case serves as a reminder that even a brief moment of adult oversight can put children at risk as they are not yet able to fully care for themselves or seek assistance. Today's stories remind us that a single moment of inattention or [music] a poor decision by an adult can have serious consequences for both themselves and the children around them. Being alert, responsible, and caring helps protect lives and prevents unnecessary incidents. Safety starts with each of us. 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