What do you think is the worst thing a mother could do? Yell at her child? Brown them? Not even close? In this video, you'll witness a mother abandoning her child on the side of the road. >> When we get a call about kids being in cars with intoxicated drivers, >> I kind of realized we're not cuz it got me stressing. Okay, let's go back. >> Okay, >> you guys don't take my car and the kids. >> I don't know. I don't know. >> A child locked up like an animal. >> Bobby to police. If you're inside, make yourself known. Okay, ready? You're being placed under arrest for resisting arrest. All right. She still doesn't have good hygiene. She's very egocentric. >> My dad's ex-wife abused me and this whole system failed me. >> And a series of cruel acts, all disguised as family love. Welcome to New Mexico, where a mother caught between the chaos of work and life, turned to alcohol for relief and left her children for society to take care of. >> And then your son's with some drunk driver. >> Yeah. and you and your sister are out partying at the park. >> On January 31st, 2024, an emergency call sent Farmington police rushing to a scene where a car was parked awkwardly on the roadside. Inside was a mother under the influence of alcohol. And somewhere out there, children whose whereabouts were unknown. Where are the kids? A simple question, but it left Chelsea confused, stuttering, and silent. >> What's going on today? >> Nothing. >> Okay. Where are your kiddos at? >> One of them's over there. One of them's over there in that car. >> Yeah, but over there. >> Okay, one second. Let me get all this figured out. Okay, I'll have you just hang out over here with me for a second. So, what's going on, man? I'm not fully aware of the situation. >> No way. >> The mother took my name first cuz I was exiting out of there and it felt like they were like retalating of not meeting whatever. But I don't get it. Like on the real I don't get it. >> That's what I'm here trying to figure out. But y'all having like one like four cars pull up then is that serious? What the >> Well, when they're up with that >> when we get a call about kids being in cars with intoxicated drivers, we take it pretty serious. Who took your Who did they >> Damian has my car? >> Okay. >> That's my mom's car. >> Oh, okay. >> If y'all going to take it, then just let me know where the going to take this so I can take it back out. Y'all let me know what's up. You're like, that's all I want to know. Let me >> Are you the registered owner of anything going to do with the kids? That's really on you guys. >> That's my sister. >> Okay. Can I just have you stand over here until I talk with her? Thank you. >> Yes. The mother was a recovering alcoholic. She had been sober for a year, but then the pressures of life led to a relapse. A sincere confession, but unfortunately, sincerity doesn't exempt you from criminal responsibility. >> So, who's the registered owner of the car? >> My mom. >> Your mom. Where is she at? >> She's in the race. >> On the rest. Okay. How far away? Uh, Sarrest. I don't know where, but Sus. >> Okay. Well, I mean like which one? Arizona. That way. >> Yeah, that way. >> So, a few hours away. >> Yeah, about >> about. Okay. Yeah, gotcha. >> I mean, I can't like, you know, sit and like locate. >> No, I get you. Yeah, no worries. Just trying to figure out everything that's going on. It sounds like we have a lot of different issues in different areas and they just told me to head down this way and try and talk to you to see what was going on. >> Damn, you should talk to the path people. You're getting it. >> What happened over there? the fact that I want to exit out of there. It seems like they want to stop me from exiting out. >> Okay. >> But yeah, I understand that I was intoxicated, you know, I mean, but why is that a problem? You know, I mean, like I'm exiting out of there issue then. Like I never did it before, you know what I mean? Like I didn't go or drink or whatever before. But they have a problem for me exiting on that day, me drinking, you know? And they're saying that to me. And I kind of feel like I don't know. I really don't know. Like unreal. I don't know. Like they're making things more difficult than it needs to be. >> Yeah. Because they should know it's a home a homeless shelter. You know what I mean? But I had to get on my feet. Me personally, I am a manager at KFC in the East Main. I'm a shift manager or whatever over there. My boss right now is like she's trying to give me more hours too, but she can't give it to me because there's other people that are coming into the crew right now. Gotcha. >> So, she cut my hours from there, you know? So, of course, it's decent. You know what I mean? >> But I feel like I don't know. I just kind of feel like she just they want me to look for another job. They want me to look for another job. >> Like they're trying to push you out. That's her sister. >> They want me to They want to me another job and it was too hard for me. I can't do that. Especially out here. You know what I mean? That's me raising uh my niece and my boy, you know what I mean? And I'm single. I'm I'm married. Whatever you know, like I'm trying to do my part and get an over day with, you know, but tell me this, you know, tell me this. Tell me this. Okay. Say you're workingh three. >> Uh-huh. you know, and you have another job to go to, you know, from 4:00 to midnight or something. Who to watch the kids from that point to that point, you know, if they want me to look for another job. That's just why I confronted him about it and it got me stressed the out and it kind of got me relapsed because I've been sober for a year, you know, and I kind of relapsed over that cuz it got me stressing as >> So, you said you raised your son and your niece. >> My niece, >> where are they at? My niece is at the I saw over there >> obviously I saw the car my niece is over here and she's getting held back over here at the path. So I'm pretty sure that's how everything got tangled over there. >> Who's holding her at the path? >> Yeah, I'm pretty sure they contact you guys >> like the employees of the path. >> Yeah. >> Oh, okay. Get at the head towards the path. >> I think uh 315 might be over at the path. >> Yeah. So there's already somebody over there, I think. And it's just >> let me call Mis cuz I think she's running this whole thing. >> Perhaps Chelsea still hasn't realized this isn't a vacation and the police aren't here as companions. They're here to put an end to her reckless game. >> All right, Chelsea. Sorry for the confusion there. So, they're almost finished over there. Okay. So, I'm going to drive you back to the path so we can finish everything over there. Okay. And then you can be with your niece and then we'll get the kiddo over there, too. Okay. >> Let's head on over this way. and we'll get you back over there. >> You're going to take the kids anyway. What's the point of me going that way and then me walking back over here again? >> Can you tell the future? >> No, I don't. >> Cuz if you can't, I want a lottery ticket. Okay. So, you can't tell the future of you. So, let's not put that on us, right? We're not taking anything and telling people. >> You guys are still doing I know the system. I don't know. >> It's not us. It's not us that's going to take any time. We don't make those decisions. Somebody else does. >> Okay. The thing, the ultimate thing is we got to get your kiddos in a safe law. We got to get you back to stuff and then we go from there. But you're like, "Who's going to tow it? This is what's going to happen." You don't know what's going to happen. >> It's going to happen. >> How much? How much? >> Let's go promise. I mean, let's go bet them. Let's go bet them. >> $1. >> Okay. Let's go bet that. >> Okay. >> You guys will take my car and the kids. >> We're probably going to take the car >> because you got drunk people driving it. >> Really? Guess we can't go. So there's a consequences for actions and unfortunately we're living breathing consequences. >> My baby's in a two. >> So we'll take care of your baby, but you need to go with this officer back to the path. >> Okay. >> It's the first step. >> Yeah, we're just going to the path. >> You want to take me to the >> I'm not even going to I'm not even going to put you in handcuffs. Let's just come on over this way. Let's go back. >> To the right. Title to the right. >> That was rude. Babe, >> you really got to >> talk your your [ __ ] She like >> my sister all the sisters. >> Oh, your older sister mean to this officer. You put your seat belt on to your right. Right there. >> My credit card out tonight. >> You want me to get the other kiddo and get them back to >> Well, I need my credit card, too. How am I going to survive tonight? >> Um, I'll talk to you. >> All right. >> What's that? >> Can I get my credit card? >> One step at a time. We'll We don't know what's going to happen to the car yet. It may just end up back over there, right? >> Yeah. Give me a ticket now. >> So, just give me just a minute. Okay. >> Everything immediately turned chaotic. Chelsea sped off from the shelter, leaving her niece behind. She showed total disregard for the child's life and the danger of her actions. >> So, she's going to be 15 for abandonment child. >> Oh, okay. We lost so bad. >> From what the guy was saying, he's like, I was scared for the welfare. Like, I'm not going to be an 11-year-old. So, we kept refering to you guys. And then mom took off and and dad ended up finding that argument correct. I said I don't know how to watch him like >> Yeah. And then so I followed up with that and Pat said we don't have any type of date like well and then her son is with so Jones has the 47 guys I guess. >> Did she say anything to you or No. >> Yeah. So she said that she was moving out. >> She was stressed about work so she relapsed. It seems like the pass is trying to stop her from leaving because they took her 12-year-old me and she's like, "And then I hope my son's over there." And she points to the traffic stop. I kind of hope he isn't. I would prefer that he was at the path, too. >> But did they say yay or nay to being in 47? >> Um, they're doing it right now, but they have kids, so guys. >> These guys said that the other chick was drunk. I guess she had her sister here and then the boyfriend. >> So, sister walked up on me when I was talking to her. >> Okay. started going. She was like, "Okay." Basically just left. >> So they told sister, "Okay, get out of here." Like basically. And then they were worried about the kids welfare cuz she's drunk. And so they kept her and called us and then she took off for that Tucson with whoever got dumped off up here. She walked and that's when we got >> it is probably worth to note in the report that they're like, "The kiddo is over there and that driver's intoxicated." And she just laughs. She's like, "Oh, he is." >> As soon as the Miranda writes ended, she switched to I don't know. didn't know what happened. Didn't know where her niece or child was. And the most infuriating part, she acted like it had nothing to do with her. >> If you can't afford a lawyer, the court will appoint one for you if you wish. If you wish to answer questions now without a lawyer present, you have the right to stop answering questions at any time. Do you understand your rights? >> Yeah. Should I do a question? >> I don't know yet. I haven't decided. So, what's going on? >> I don't know. You know, I don't know. I don't know. I'm moving out of this place like the the path. >> Yes. I'm moving out of there. And then this morning I okay get go when I got up and I was like I told Megan or the main or the suitcase worker I was moving out yesterday and I don't know it just feels like to me I don't know why they have a problem with me moving out. You know what I mean? All of a sudden they brought you guys involved and like I don't get it. Like I just don't get it on the >> What happened when you guys were moving out? >> Nothing. Nothing didn't happen. Like there was no loud noise or nothing. All we were doing was just moving our p moving our boxes and get out of there. >> What do you mean loud noise? I don't know what you mean by that. I mean, I don't know if we're making loud noise by moving like moving our boxes or moving furniture or whatever. There's not much to move because you can see yourself too, but um I live in 2020 204. That's where I was staying at. And as you can see, if you can go into your south, like we were packing our you know what I mean? Okay. >> But I just don't get it why they have a problem now. Like I'm exiting the program. Why they have a [ __ ] problem drinking? And then they're like, "Oh, okay. You left your you left your niece behind." I'm like, "Yeah, but she has a dog with her." But yeah, she won't be intoxicated, whatever. But >> with your niece right now? >> She's in there, I think. >> I don't think. But do you know where she's at right now? >> No, I think they took her. I don't know. >> Who took her? >> I don't know. Damn. They have her in there. I'm pretty sure she's in there. And I'm pretty sure you know what's up. You know, don't say that to me. But I'm pretty sure she's in there and everything, you know? And I don't know. I'm puzzled. You know what I mean? So, who did you leave her with to watch? >> My sister. Where's your sister? >> Uh, she's Oh, she's walking around because they told her to exit out. They told her to leave the premises because it was trespassing. Even though they run her background check and her ID is here and she signs in here and there, you know, but I didn't let her sign in today because I didn't thought it would be a problem for her helping me with my the pack. Get the out of here, you know? >> Well, I know your sister was down at the park with you, right? >> No, >> this officer cuz she walked up on you guys. >> Oh, yeah. I mean, just now. Yeah, because I have to I have to go find her and see what's up. You know what I mean? >> Menise was here. >> No, no, no, no. They told her. No, they were with my sister. Girl, they're my sister from the gh this morning. >> This morning. So then what happened when you left? Where did your niece go? >> She was here. >> But I don't know what happened. That's what I mean. I don't know what happened to that time to that time. Because when >> you leave your niece to as far as a responsible sober adult watch. >> Nobody I know concerned because I know you already already told you what's up because my sister was under influence too. >> Okay. That moment. >> Where's your son? >> He's with my boyfriend right now. I think you go all over whatever. I'm pretty sure you know what's up. This guy there by Dollar Tree, I guess. Whatever. You know what I mean? Yeah. But he has my mom's ride and everything. So, you know, I trusted him because he's not really influenced whatever. Maybe he is. I don't know. But >> she blatantly abandoned her 11-year-old niece, handed her son to someone who might have been drunk, then casually took her sister to a park to blow off steam. Yes, that's how she defined her role as a mother and guardian. >> How much did you guys all drink today? >> Not that many. >> Yeah, not that many. But I don't know. I don't know why it's a problem, but >> Well, the issue we have is that's your niece, right? >> Yes. >> So, where's her? Are her parents in the mix? Like I had her with me for like 2 years now. >> Okay. So parents are not involved with that. >> No. Okay. So you're supposed to be the responsible adult, right? >> Yes. But then the mom I called her and I told her what's up. You know, she's >> So who has custody of the niece? >> Me. Yes. >> And so you're supposed to be the responsible role model, right? >> Yes. The garden show. >> I supposed to be but you know what I mean? So >> Okay. So I'm glad we're under that understanding. Right. Yeah. >> So, our issue is you leave your 11-year-old here by herself when this isn't a daycare facility for you to go get drunk in the park, right? It doesn't matter. So, the issue today is you abandon your niece and now your son got pulled over with your supposed boyfriend, ex-boyfriend, and he's possibly drunk, too. And so, now your son's driving around in a car with someone who's drunk. We just had a fatal right down the street where someone rolled and got killed for drunk driving, and your 12-year-old kid is with this guy. How is that responsible? I know it's not. You know what I mean? [ __ ] That's just why I [ __ ] up because I've been sober for almost and that's great a year. You know what I mean? But I up like I don't know. I don't know why I did it, but I did it in I don't know. It just happened, you know? Like everything just happened like in a heartbeat. And in a way I do regret it, you know? Like [ __ ] >> I hope you do because you're 11year-olds in there upset. You guys are living at the path right now. Okay. >> I up girl like on the real bad. You know what I mean? >> Okay. And then your son's with some drunk driver. >> Yeah. And you and your sister are out partying at the park. >> We're in party. >> Whatever you guys are doing. You guys are drunk and your niece is here. >> We were just trying to figure out what the [ __ ] we doing next. >> You know what I mean? Like >> maybe take care of your niece, right? An 11-year-old who is counting on you. >> Yeah, we tried, but we it didn't happen. So, >> no. Okay. >> To this day, I still can't figure out what that smile was supposed to mean. >> You can't tell the future. One >> step out for me, please. Yes. Let's try. Okay. So, you're being arrested, okay, for child. We're going to go to the front of this vehicle. Okay. Cuz you're going to go in our car. This is this officer. Okay. And then step in front of this car. We're just going to do a quick search. Okay. Right here. Okay. Right here. Okay. Separate your feet. Do you have anything that's going to poke, stick, or hurt us? Nope. No. You're just wearing leggings, right? Okay. I'm going to grab your phone after the >> I don't know why this is a laugh and go, man. Okay. You're going to go. >> Oh, no. Been there at all for you have anything else in my bra? No, I don't. No. My check. Not really. Hold on. Okay. This passenger side over here. Actually, I like Let's go to the driver's side. I don't want you falling. >> Love you, Mia. Tell Tell >> Care. What did you do? >> I love you. >> Okay. I love you, too. Sorry. >> Sorry, baby. >> Are you case worker? >> Case manager. >> I'm sorry. I didn't know who you were. I was like, she's going to We had to contact CFD. >> Yeah, I know. >> What's going on? So, she >> CFD was here a little bit. Oh, there she said her grandma's numbers are in she has a phone. >> Oh, okay. >> And she's going to try to call grandma. >> If she can get phone and then the phone number so we we can call that way we can get. Thank you. I appreciate it. >> The mother has now been charged with child and is being held in jail. Under New Mexico law, this offense carries a prison sentence of 3 to 5 years, a fine of $3,000 to $5,000, and bail can be set as high as $10,000. I've seen kids abandoned in run-down motel with parents lost in alcohol, handing them off to others only to left hungry. If you've seen something like that, share it in the comments so we can push for change. Also, in Farmington, police had just handled one irresponsible mother when another report came in. A 15year-old girl living like an animal. >> Every morning from about 6:00 in the morning until 10:00 to midnight at night, she would have to be locked in the chicken coop. On February 18th, 2025, police received another tip about Georgia, a 15-year-old girl with autism, ADHD, and fetal alcohol syndrome who had been locked in a chicken coupe for months. She was fed once a day and allowed to use the bathroom twice. According to the Child Protective Services, she had lived like that from November 2023 to September 2024 through extreme weather conditions. They rushed to the scene and began investigating two suspects. James, the coldblooded biological father, and Trisha, the cruel stepmother. [Music] >> I thought I saw somebody say that's a separate room. That's why I was actually coming down here. We can't get to that room from up there. Somebody peakedked out on that back. These dogs should be secure in here. All right. What's that? >> That's going to be James, guys. He might be down here under, you know. I accident He peaked out that other one to the left >> down here. Straight ahead. Yep. >> Right there. >> No, he peakedked out of that one. >> RIT Police Department with the search warrant. Come out now. If you do not come outside, we cannot guarantee your safety. Go ahead and get 33. I got it. This is Bington police with a search warrant. >> We need you to come there. >> This is the only way in, I think. And I don't know about that door cuz I think that's a separate one, too. >> Hands up. Open and empty. >> Come on up. >> I got cops. I got cops coming up. >> Sit down on your knees. Sit down on your knees. >> Go to the ground now. Put your hands behind your back. Stand up. >> What's your name? >> James. >> What's your last name? James. >> Jackson. Okay. >> Mr. Jackson at this time. Okay. >> But then an anonymous officer unexpectedly released him, forcing police to start over. >> I'm Detective Monlo. We talked on the phone. I have a copy of the warrant for you that you can look over as well. I will uh kind of brief you if you guys are good. Who is there anyone else inside the house right now? um >> that we need to be aware of. >> I think James >> Is James here? >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> When did he come back? >> I think today. >> Have you had contact with them or >> um he's been here while I leave and I've been here while he leaves. >> Was he ever open? >> Huh? >> Was he ever open Durango? >> I really don't know. I got a phone call from I think it's called Access Health. >> Can you have a house? >> Yeah. >> Can you open it for us? >> Yeah. Tell the dogs. Are you able to >> How many dogs are inside and loose? >> Are they friendly? >> No, they're not friendly. They bite. >> Okay. Can you lock them up? >> Yeah. >> Is there a place that you can secure them other than the backyard? Cuz we're going to have to search the backyard as well. >> Okay. >> Cuz if not, we we have animal control that can actually put them in their cage in their vehicle just while we're doing this and then they can bring them back. >> I have a cage to put them in. Okay. Just keep an eye on >> we'll let you go ahead and go secure the dogs. Okay. >> Okay. Well, >> you got lethal behind you. Does he bite people or no? >> Yeah, it bites people. >> So that would be your first priority, okay, is to grab that dog. >> Okay. >> For the safety of the dog. >> Trisha showed up, but James vanished. The manhunt quickly went off track, turning chaotic and even more intense than before. >> Okay, so get the dog. Yeah. >> Don't shut it all the way. >> No, keep the door open. >> Okay, then grab him. But I want the door to stay slightly open. >> Watch your cover on me. >> I just got stairs. >> You got it. >> Don't let him >> go. I got stairs. >> Go. Hold that left. Just come that kitchen real quick. Okay, >> this one >> came inside. I got stairs. >> You got it. >> No, I got >> Okay, >> I'm good. >> There's a longer room back behind that cabinet. We're going to clear back here. >> Lock door or shut door. >> I got this door. Police, we have a search warrant. >> Farmington police, if you're inside this door, we have a search warrant. >> James is the police department. If you are inside, you need to make yourself known. Failure to do so. We cannot guarantee your safety. Lock door. >> Hey, we have a locked door. >> Once again, this is a police. >> I'm going to help them. >> We have a search warrant for the residents. Anybody inside, make yourself known. >> Just holding on a locked door. Let's clear the rest of the house. >> You got the stairs for a bit? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Go open. >> I got Yep. >> Police. >> Which door? >> The rear of the kitchen. >> Okay. Ready. >> Yep. Bobby police. If you're inside, make yourself known. Okay. Ready? >> Okay. Nothing. Nothing seen. You're just office. >> Oh, is it here? I guess I'll go. >> But don't worry. He was waiting right outside. >> Okay, sir. Go ahead and put your hands behind your back. You're being placed under arrest for resisting arrest. All right. They're resisting. Sorry. Resisting. Just general resisting. >> Like not. That's not what we're saying at all. You were hiding from us in the house. >> We were doing a search warrant. >> Well, you can say that all you want. You don't have a time to call the judge, but we have evidence to say >> walk. If you want to talk to her, we're happy to provide that to you over there. >> You're going to go to jail because >> So if you want to talk to her, let me know and we'll take you up to detective and you can talk to her. Is that what you want to do? It's totally up to you. But we're not saying that anything's going to change. You're still going to walk right here. >> Okay. >> You're still under arrest at this point. You have a lighter in his pocket. >> Okay. Do you have hand sanitizer in there? >> I do. >> Okay. I'll just use that. >> Like most offenders, Trisha quickly played the victim. Early statements showed she tried to blame everything on James and deny all responsibility. >> Well, he's an alcoholic and we're not married and we just You mean like as of right now or throughout the >> Just throughout right now, whatever. >> We don't really I'm gone most of the time and he's at the house and I just feel like we're two separate people living under the same roof. He has his life and I have mine. >> Do you work or? >> Yeah, I work. >> Where do you work? >> With Nvia. >> Yeah. Is that Oh, okay. The Is that the uh caretaking? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Okay. So, um how often are you guys at home together and would you estimate? Mainly I get up in the morning and he's still asleep and I leave and I do stuff with Ted and then I usually come back maybe like 4:00 and then I leave again with my daughter and do what she needs to do around town and then we come back at like 9 or 10 at night. And does uh James work? >> No. >> No. Okay. And I'm just taking notes that way I can remember what's what's being said. We are being recorded and everything but that way if I need to go back and ask you something further. Okay. And what are what's uh I guess James relationship like with his his kids? And whenever the kids both your daughter and the uh two other kids get in trouble, what kind of discipline is issued? Mainly I talk to them and I tell them, you know, you did this, you can't do that. And that's it for my daughter and Jonathan. He's an adult, so we can't stay or do anything. >> Okay. What about with Georgia? >> Georgia mainly James is the one who talks to her and tells her to sit in the corner. >> Any any other discipline? >> No. Okay. I mainly just leave his kids alone. >> In that family mess, Trisha's child and James' daughter also got pulled into the conflict. But the spotlight stayed on the stepmother, Trisha. She called Georgia hard to handle, selfish, trouble, dirty, while her own child was always perfect. >> And what are the sleeping arrangements like at home? >> Well, Georgia and Jonathan, they used to share a room, but then Georgia started doing stuff to Jonathan. She broke his computer for school. and was just getting into his stuff. So then we tried her with Jazelle and the same thing. She would lie about Jazelle, steal her stuff, break it. So we put her downstairs. We call it the kitchenet because there was a a sink down there. >> Mhm. >> And she's been staying down there. >> And is that the uh room with the pullout bed? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Okay. And then that's in what proximity to your guys's room? >> Like right across the hallway. >> Okay. Tell me a little bit about Giio, what kind of kiddo she is. And >> honestly, I really don't know. I know like when my daughter and I used to go up there to visit, um, she would get violent with my daughter, like when they were playing Barbie, she would like hit her and tell her, "You better do it like this." And my daughter right away she was just like, "I don't want to have anything to do with her." >> Mhm. >> And she would run and tell James. And James would tell my daughter, you know, he would get on her and tell her like he would get more on my daughter than Georgia. But then over the years, he started to find out that it was Georgia. And the same thing with Jonathan. Jonathan, he wouldn't really talk. And um sorry. >> No. If if you need to stop, you don't feel well, we can >> Jonathan, he um wouldn't really talk. But we found out that she would do things and then she would blame Jonathan. It's like any way that she could stay out of trouble, she would just blame whoever. >> She still doesn't have good hygiene. She's very egocentric. Like if she doesn't get the attention or somebody else is getting more attention than her, she gets upset. >> And when she gets upset, how how does she express that? I guess >> she steals, she lies, she um she just acts out. >> And tell me more about her her hygiene. Um well, when I met her, she was always in her pajamas, didn't brush her teeth. She had a bunch of that um plaque, I think it's called, all over her teeth. Her breath really smelled. She wouldn't brush her hair. She would just wear pajamas, just run around like crazy. >> What's the What's she do throughout the day? Does she go to school? >> See, that's another thing. She has a She had a counselor, Jackie Sandaval, and she was working with her, trying to get her to take a shower. We made a schedule for her and visual schedule, decided on what day she would do it and um like her chores and then going to school. >> And because of that, Georgia was forced to do all the housework. But what's notable is how skilled Trisha was at blaming others. Georgia didn't go to school. Her fault, poor hygiene, blame the illness. As for Trisha, naturally, she was innocent. >> Okay. And where did she go to school? She went online K12. >> Okay. >> But she wouldn't I would always tell her what time does school start and she would say 8:30. I said okay that means you have to go to school at 8:30. But the chores she her her hygiene she would take excessive amount and not even do her hygiene. I would say maybe an hour to an hour and a half. And then the chore, her chores were um the cat litter and the dog poop and feeding the animals. >> Mhm. >> And she would take anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour. So she would miss >> like I don't know. Okay. >> Maybe like the first period, but during that time I was at another job and I would be gone out of the house by 8. >> Mhm. So that's just what I heard like from James that she's not going to school. And then recently, I mean, the school has given her so many chances and she just will not do it. She will not go to school. So they kicked her out. And we talked to her home room teacher and James and I and the teacher kind of decided that maybe let her get her GED. >> And who was that? What teacher? Or was that the K12 or was that >> Yeah, the K12. I don't remember her name at all. >> And the counselor, who was the counseling through? >> It was through PMS. >> PMS. Okay. And when was the last time she attended counseling? >> I think maybe a year since she saw Jackie. But Jackie, she just said, um, I've been here counselor for 3 years. I have not seen any improvement. You don't want to better yourself. I can't justify my services and I have to quit. And then she referred us to uh Priscilla Rothwol like she would tell I had to start sitting in in the counseling with Jackie because she would lie right to Jackie's face and I said no Jackie that didn't happen. So with Priscilla it was the same thing. She would go in there and she would act innocent like she didn't do anything and Priscilla was like eating into it. >> And what kind of things would she lie to Jackie about? like she would tell Jackie, um, "Yes, I'm going to school. Yes, I'm listening. Yes, I did my hygiene." But what was she going to counseling for? >> Um, I'm not really sure. >> Okay. >> I know. It was just mainly maybe behavior. >> Things got even messier when three psychologists gave three completely different diagnosis. >> Is she diagnosed with anything or not to your knowledge? >> Well, she is, but does she have medical issues or anything like that? Well, see, I'm I'm confused on that part because Jackie said ADHD and then Priscilla said fetal alcohol syndrome and autism and I think ADHD, but then she saw another psychologist, his name is John, and he said there's nothing wrong with her. >> And where was John at? Um, he's from I think social security or he I don't know if he's I I don't remember what James said. Either there was nothing wrong with her and she didn't get social security or her condition wasn't didn't meet the >> Yeah. wasn't extreme enough. >> Okay. Okay. So, I don't really know. It's like there's three different people and they're all saying something different. But then we had her tested for um IEP here in Farmington School District and they said she's capable of doing the work. So it's like James and I we don't really we don't know if she's playing us, if there's something wrong with her. We just we don't know. >> Okay. >> Georgia was expelled, abandoned, locked up, and finally had to ask for help the only way she could by telling the truth in an investigative interview. But that truth was quickly twisted as the stepmother blamed everyone except herself. This time even the therapist took the hit while she kept playing the role of the perfect stepmom. >> So the allegations that were brought up was she said that she is only allowed to use the restroom at certain times. >> Mhm. >> Okay. If she wants to use the restroom outside of those time out of those times, she has to get permission from both you and James in order to either shower or use the restroom. Is that accurate or No, we were just told Well, see, it goes back to Priscilla. >> Mhm. >> We're like, how do we do this? >> You know, and she just said, you can't force her. Just let her do it by herself. And so that's what James and I were doing. And then there was also allegations of um having to actually being locked in the chicken coupe out out back. Okay. >> Tell me about that. She said that every every morning from about 6:00 in the morning until 10:00 to midnight at night, she would have to be locked in the chicken coop. I'm not aware of that. I know that her chore was to feed the chickens and give them water and then I caught her a couple of times in there and she was busting eggs. She really messes with a lot of stuff. Like what? Just everything. The more detail you can give me um the better. Just so I can kind of >> Well, she as far as a chicken coop goes, she's not doing any chores because she won't do them. She will not help with anything. The only time I've caught her in there is when she was playing with the chicken eggs and busting them and doing whatever. >> Did she say why she was busting them or >> Because she likes to watch the ants eat it. >> Okay. >> Um >> she's like I don't know curious about things. Like she has to see how things work. >> But I did see her in there doing that. And have you ever made her go out there for discipline and sit in the chicken coop or stand in the chicken coop? Okay. >> We just send her to her room or put her in the living room and tell her, you know, you're in timeout. >> Do you guys ever um spank or anything? >> I don't. James, it's it's his kids. He disciplines them. >> Okay. Have you ever seen him spank them? >> No. >> Okay. >> I've seen him yell at them. And kids can be a handful. I get it. So sometimes parents lose their cool. They don't know how to handle things. Have you ever got so angry that maybe you did something that probably shouldn't have done and you realized that, but you just kind of lost control? And >> the only thing is just raising my voice and frustration. >> What about a belt? She mentioned that there was a belt that was used on her. It's a black and silver studded belt with belling wire on it. >> In 2024, nearly 20% of American teens aed 12 to 17 struggled with major depression with a significantly higher rate among girls. Bullying and lack of emotional support are leading causes. In a pressured and isolated environment like George's, the risk of developing mental health issues is extremely high. >> Hello, thanks. I'm from Oklahoma. Sorry to keep you waiting. >> That's okay. >> You want to have a seat? We'll try to get you out of here as quick as possible. Be very good on water. >> I'm going to pee, but I'm fine. >> Okay. So, um I'm the assigned worker for the uh the case we're following up on. Okay. Through CYFD. Um were you advised of what's going on exactly? >> Not really. >> I know. I just talked with um Tanisha. >> Mhm. >> Um it was earlier today and a few days ago. >> Okay. So, I will fill you in on the allegations and what's going on exactly. And if you want to talk to me, tell me your side of what's going on or maybe clarify some stuff for me. Great. If you decide you don't want to talk, that's your right as well. I know you've been advised of your rights already, I'm going to advise you of them again. And if you decide to talk to me, I'll have you sign this paper. If at that point you decide, no, I'm not going to talk, then I squirt you out. Okay. >> Okay. Well, they said something about me being an arrest. Oh, I I guess you have a warrant and I could check in on that. I They just told me that they found a warrant that was signed today or yesterday. So, I'm not too sure. So, we can get clarification on that >> cuz I I don't know. They just told me that there was. So, real quick, let's go over this and then I'll Well, let me go over the allegations a little bit. So, so the report came in. I received it Monday. I believe Monday or Tuesday and it was for um allegations of a 15-year-old girl who was being locked inside a chicken coop. So that's what that was the allegations and the female is identified as Georgia who is your daughter I believe right? >> Um she did get a safe house interview a forensic interview completed and during that interview she did disclose that you know there was um I need I think we're about done. Let me go and check with my supervisor real quick. Just make sure I'm not forgetting anything or need to cover anything and uh we'll get you out of here. >> All right. >> All right. Do you need any more water or >> maybe a little bit? Okay. >> Grab that real quick. >> All right. I'll be right back. >> Yeah. >> James even tried to justify himself. I thought I was allowed to leave. He clung to someone's vague comments and a dropped restraining order. thinking emotions could excuse him from obeying a search warrant, but in the end, it earned him a pair of handcuffs and a direct ride in the back of a police car. >> All right, here's this right back. Oh, so I guess the warrant was for a attempt of court for a restraining order violation. >> Patricia says she's filed a dismissal. >> This was just issued. Have you guys had a restraining order before previously? >> Just a little while ago, but she says she dismissed it. >> I guess that's what that one's for. And then um I guess the officers told you the resisting today for >> Yeah. But he said he said I was fine to just walk away. And then he asked if I wanted to Well, he asked me in the beginning if I want to come up here and visit. I said, "Well, I don't know why because I'm already dealing with Tanisha and seed >> Okay. Well, you don't have to go do the interview or nothing, >> right?" >> He welcome to walk away. >> Do you know which one told you that? >> I directly see his face. He says, "But you're welcome to walk away." I said, "Okay." And then next thing I know, I said, "Well, can I just go in the house?" >> Right. >> He's down until the >> search warrants completed. >> Yeah. I said, "Okay." So, I just said, "Okay, I'll stand here." And then >> one of them came over and you because I didn't want to come and talk right away. >> Okay. >> And he said, "Well, he's turn around and arrest for um >> the resisting, debating, not that." So that portion was for us giving announcements, saying we were there, search warrant, all that good stuff, and you didn't come out until after the fact. So he'll handle that. I don't have any part of that. I was just letting you know what what that the arrest warrant was for and that sort of thing. So, but okay. Let me talk to the officer who's going to transport you and we'll get you out of here. >> All right. Just how you doing, sir? >> I'm good. >> So, I'm going to turn right for me. >> Good. >> And Georgia, she's already suffered enough from her family. Yet now the system strikes again, treating her like a criminal, reading her Miranda rights, seizing her phone as if she were the one who deserved punishment. >> Hello, Sergeant and I Police Department. I think we left our bag here. A black camcorder bag. >> Yeah. Can I grab that for you guys? Okay, >> perfect. Thank you so much. >> And is there any update on my phone? Go step. I can't hear you with the dogs. >> Is there any update on my phone? >> Yes. We're going to have to draft a search war form for it. So, it probably won't be till Monday that we can get it back to you. Okay. >> Yes. >> Yeah, sure. >> I have a question. >> Yes, ma'am. >> I feel like the lady who interviewed me >> Uhhuh. >> she didn't ask. She didn't tell me my Miranda. She didn't sign a phone. >> Yeah. You're not a suspect, right? >> But I really need my phone for my medical. >> I really need it. >> Okay. Okay. And it's contact. >> Unfortunately, when there's a crime like this that's alleged, right? We can see those, right? Yeah. And is to call your doctor. Is that what it is? >> I have to update her. >> Okay. >> On if I'm going to have she asked me if I have my allergy attack, if I need a refill, my epipen, and everything. >> Okay. Okay. Let me see if they'll authorize people to come in to do search warrants on a Saturday. It's very expensive, right? um and see if they'll because we have to we have to prove it. There's an agency exency to to do that, right? I don't know if they'll prove that. >> I just feel violated honestly. She just said, "We need your phone." She didn't show me the warrant for it. She didn't ask me my Miranda right. >> Well, Miranda rights only go into place when you're a suspect. Right. >> She treated me like one. >> Yeah. Yeah. Well, it's like I said, if if the judge if we can >> I have to use it for school, too. >> Yeah. I understand where you're coming, but these are the type this is a that's the problem with these types of situations, these crimes. >> Everyone in these situations, my dad's ex-wife me and this whole system failed me who's a liar who lies about everything that's here. And that's the thing is we have to failed me. I'm an actual victim of child from my dad's ex-wife and you guys just let her go to Colorado scot-free. >> Well, I'm sorry. I don't I can't answer for that case, right? I I wasn't on that case. What I do know is I'm on this one and we have to make sure and investigate thoroughly. That's why we're doing what we're doing. >> Even so, when George's statement completely contradicts her families, proper investigation is a must. Let's wait and see how the police will untie this knot. >> I'm sorry it's like that, but that's how it is, right? So, that' be the only other way that we'd be able to do this like now, right? And it's totally up to you. If you guys want to do consent, we can do that. And how that would work is we go down to the police department. I called detective mlo back in so she can plug your phone into that into the computer. You would have to be within a certain area for we're dumping it to at any time you can withdraw withdraw consent. And that's what the law and our policy states. If at any time that you say, "Okay, I want you to stop downloading it." We seize the phone, we get a search warrant, we're done. We just wait till we get a search warrant. And that's how that's how things work these days. That's how the law is written and that's how our policy is. All right. The only other way, you know, for you guys it would be to get like uh either emergency phone. And I think Walmart has them for $19, $20. >> Had a little pink phone that was old, but they took it. >> The warrant covered every single device in your house. >> So, how are we supposed to if you said get an emergency phone? Like, if we had it here anyway, they would have took it. >> But I'm saying now got to go get an emergency phone. That's what I'm telling you. Okay. >> That's what I'm telling you. Okay. That's the only way we can do this right now. Okay. You guys have any questions at all? >> I guess not. Okay. >> Just that I'm still injured. My head really hurt. >> You take care of yourself. Okay. take care of your body. If you need to go to the hospital, please get seek attention for that. Okay? If you wish to file a complaint about the domestic violence situation, I would urge you to because if they told you you can't come back and there I mean there there's especially with children. If I was a sergeant, I would have said no. The children are coming back home. This is their home. He can leave. Yeah. >> His son who assaulted me. He was 18. They wouldn't have him move because it's his home, but they made me stay out here. >> That's why I'm saying if you >> said it's my home, too. That's why I'm saying if you file a complaint, they can look into it to make sure that that that officer abided by our policies. >> Attack too by a homeless man and we didn't even have a phone to call for help or nothing. >> I'm sorry that happened. >> We've been through a lot. >> I'm sorry. >> Like 3 days, 4 days. >> Sounds like you have. All right. I'm sorry for that, you know, but we we have to investigate these claims. We have to. Okay. You guys have a better night. And if if you guys change your mind about doing the consent for for your phone, I'm going to I'm sorry. We're going to have to get a search warrant. But for yours, we can we can work off consent. Okay? If you change your mind you want to do that, just call dispatch, say you talk to Sergeant Annayia and about the phone and and I'll come out and we'll do this. Okay? All right. Just let me know. Okay. The 59year-old father and his 39year-old girlfriend were charged with 14 felony counts, including child and conspiracy to commit child. They were booked into the San Juan County Detention Center, but on February 19th, 2025, they were released on bail, awaiting a preliminary hearing on February 26th, 2025. What do you think about this outcome? 14 serious charges, yet they walk free. Do you agree with how the authorities handled it? Leave your thoughts below. Thank you for joining us through these heartbreaking stories from Farmington. From a relapsing mother's neglect to the cruel actions of a biological father and stepmother toward young Georgia, all of it reveals a harsh truth. Children are bearing the consequences of those who were supposed to protect them. 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