Put my shoel car. >> You can't leave your kids in the car like that in the state of Illinois. All right. >> You okay? >> Right now, you're going to place the rest of them. >> Put your hands behind your back. >> What am I going to do? >> From an overturned car to the freezing cold outside to heated moments inside a small home, each situation reflects a different side of carelessness and lack of self-control. Illinois opens with an overturned car. What seemed like a simple crash soon revealed deeper complications involving the mother. >> He told me if I wasn't going to do that he was jumping. He jumped. >> On August 22nd, 2025 in Joliet, police received a report of an accident. Inside were a mother and her two children, ages 6 and seven. They were found traveling without the appropriate child safety measures. They ran to the scene, but the mother's explanations did not align with available evidence. >> Be back up. We got the fire department. We're going to have to bust the window. >> Step back. Step back. >> You okay? >> Okay. One second. Okay. >> Are you guys okay? Is there three of you? Okay. and we're going to get Chad. All right. Oh, I want to cover him before I take the class. >> I'm going to break the window. Okay. Have her come forward. Take her to our angles, please. [Music] >> Are you okay? >> Go on the side. Around. How about those shouting scenes from the car? >> Yeah. >> No. Anything to do? What about you guys back? >> How are you feeling? Head, neck? I know you I know a lot just from >> I don't hand any pain. What's your name? Any in your head, neck, or back right now? >> Yes. Where at? You're not >> my I'm worried about them. >> It looks like they're okay. She has a small cut in her hand. Do you guys have any right here? >> No. Okay. It sounds stupid, but I told them I wasn't going to go go with them. >> So, you weren't driving? >> No, you were in the passenger seat. >> I I went to try toing steer it away. >> Yeah. >> She stuck to her story, even though camera evidence showed the opposite. >> I want to get my phone. >> I want to do that. >> I'll grab it. >> I'm going to follow. >> Can you explain to me what There's glass everywhere. >> My No. I'll grab your phone then. You're obstructing right now. Okay. >> How am I interrupting? >> We're going to grab your phone. Yeah. >> I just a from him being ashole. Why can't I do that? >> I don't even know what you just said. You're not going back in the car. >> I just want to understand what happened with the situation. Okay. So, what car did you? >> Okay. Show me, please. >> Right there around the turn there was another car coming. Okay. And then you this car. >> He told me if I wasn't going to do that, he was jumping he jumped. >> So, where'd he go? Where you Where are you going? >> I was still stuck in the car. He was in the passenger seat. >> He was in the passenger seat. >> He was the passenger seat at first when we went there. Okay. >> As soon as we went there, I said I didn't know where I was. He switched lanes with me. Basically, he just switched passenger side. And when I told him that I wanted to go back to Streeter, Illinois, and told me I was a piece of >> Okay. So, I just want What? So, you were out here hanging out. You wanted to go home and you were driving. >> No, I wasn't driving at the time. And I can show you the the house that we went to. >> Okay. We're going to look at the cameras right here. Is it going to show you driving? >> No, it won't. >> How did he jump out and where did he jump out? >> We jumped out around left it. So I had to jump in. >> So then you were driving. >> No, I wasn't driving. >> Sensing problems, police asked her to cooperate, but the mother avoided giving personal information. >> Why would I take you to jail? Why would I take you to jail, ma'am? Because you're saying >> Yeah, but why would that indicate that you're going to go? Can you talk to me real quick? >> I can't. >> Ma'am, can we start with your information? >> What Ricky wants to do? I can't. >> Ma'am, can we start with your information? We're all waiting for you to provide information. >> Because you ran um don't know because he made the car roll seat belts or were they in car seats? >> They were in seat belts. >> Well, no car seats. So, >> we got to get information. >> Do you mind just hanging up the phone? We'll just get this stuff, ma'am. Should I have the car or no? >> There are no car restraint systems in there at all. >> Okay, >> ma'am. With how severe the accident was, I do think you should go to the hospital and get checked out. Same with them. Your car flipped. Best to get checked out. Okay. >> They won't be separated from you, right? >> Nope. They'll stay with you. That silver. No, you guys all together. >> They're mad because of I don't know what else. >> I get you want to talk to other people, but it's kind of more crucial information. You go in the hospital >> and the welfare is exactly what I'm worried about. Like my partner said, we suggest you go up to the hospital and get checked out. That's a pretty good record. She has a pretty good seat belt rash on her stomach. Everything seems good on the rash from when she was on a flight. >> It just it looked like it was from the seat belt. I can't promise you that they're going to grant a refusal. Okay. >> We got to ask also, have you been drinking? Cuz you got to be able to sign for this refusal. >> They're trying to lock me up. Can you like come and get them or some [ __ ] They keep saying to say that if I don't let them go to the hospital, then they're going to do all this other [ __ ] >> Said there's no >> ma'am. For the time being, do you mind just hanging up the phone so we could just get some uh medical stuff down for you and then I just have some more questions to ask about the whole situation? Obviously, >> you mind just hanging it up? I just want a little rundown of the whole situation. Could you explain to me after you're leaving what happened? >> Fantasy to me. >> I can't hear you. They jumped out of the car after I was >> I honestly don't even know his name. >> I don't understand. Where was he in the car? >> Despite her conflicting statements, officers continued listening to verify the truth. >> We have multiple cameras in this area. Okay. >> We're canvasing the area. So, I would appreciate you don't lie to me cuz obviously your whole situation's not really making sense. Okay. If you're driving, you're driving. Accidents happen. All right. My main >> That's not what happened. >> Okay. Then explain to me what happened. He jumped out of the driver's seat and I jumped over to make sure that we were okay. >> How did he jump out then? From the driver seat, he just rolled out. We How fast were you going? >> He literally jumped. >> Okay. How fast were you going? >> Probably going 10 15 an hour. Not much. >> And what was the reason why he jumped out of the car? Legend. >> Dude, I told him I wasn't cool with driving to Wilmington. >> So he jumped out of the car. You jumped in the the driver's seat. Where did exactly? >> Okay. Where exactly did he jump out of the car at? >> Tried to >> about I don't even know what distance. So, you were able to get into the driving seat. >> It was hard. It was hard to do. So, >> yeah, but you were able to. >> No, barely. >> This doesn't make sense. What do you mean barely? >> I couldn't even get to theing to the theing brake. I couldn't even do any of that. >> In the end, she acknowledged having made choices that affected her ability to drive safely. >> Do you have anything to drink tonight >> earlier? Yes, I did. >> What did you have to drink? >> Hello. >> I'll give you uh one more minute, but then >> they're taking my phone. >> Yeah, cuz we're investigating something right now. Oh, I gave you a little curse. He was letting you answer the phone. >> Just come to Silver Cross. >> All right, man. >> I think you hang up, please. No, no, no. They're going to take my phone out. >> Do you hang up? >> Can I make one more call? >> You later? >> Yes, I would like that, but I do not want >> having someone to pick them up. So, >> I don't want you guys to take them away from me. That's not what I want. >> We don't do that. We're just here to help. Let me uh go get the other guys on the phone with them. >> When was the last time you had someone to drink? It was around 3:30. >> And that was the last time. >> How much total do you think you drive? >> In total, two and a half years. >> On a scale of 1 to 10, one being like stone cold, sober, absolutely like you want to go to church, absolutely like 100% be able to drive. 10 being you're blackout drunk. What would you rate yourself in scale? >> A one. >> So absolutely sober right now. >> Okay. Would you uh be willing to provide a test? >> All of that. That's not the again that's not the point. >> I mean the thing is like He dropped out. >> Okay. No, I knew that a liar. I mean, there is going on right now, but you're the only occupant in a car that's flipped over with children. I can smell a heavy odor of an alcoholic beverage. I'm just trying to understand the whole situation. Like I said, accidents happen. Things in life happen. That's why I'm just trying to understand and I would appreciate you if you give me honesty cuz I know you're lying. Is that correct, >> Kaitlyn? >> So, we're going to be going up to the hospital. >> Okay. Um, >> I'm going to ride with you guys. She then used her phone as a way to avoid answering police questions. >> I'll hold on to your phone for the meantime. >> Hold up. I'll hold on to your phone. >> I'm not I haven't even >> I can take it from you, but I'm just going to say I'm going to continue to ask you questions. I want your full uh concentration while I'm talking to you about the situation. >> You guys, I know, but you get distracted very easily. And I hope you're aware of the whole situation. >> I am. And that's why I'm so upset. Why would you hinder me trying to get help? >> I mean, that's what we're all here to do is help you. We're trying to handle all the information here and you've been disturbed on the phone so we haven't been able to get that. >> I severely wanted to actually just get some marijuana at the end of the day >> out here. >> Yes. >> So you drove out here just to buy some? >> Yeah. >> Okay. I mean that's what it is at this point. >> It it literally is because it was taken away so it didn't happen. >> Suspended or you just never had one? >> Suspended. >> Okay. But at the same time, that has nothing to do I I understand it does have something to do with it, but it has nothing to do with that. And that's the reason it happened. So, I'm not okay with it. >> Not okay with what? >> I'm not okay with that. I'm not okay with being there. I'm not okay with any of it. >> That's the point the part where I'm pretty confused. >> So, you went to the house up on the hill, Juliet, to buy some. You didn't really know him. He just got in the car. >> No, I knew him. >> You knew all him, but not. You just know his first name. That's why I'm confused. >> I don't even know his first name. My nose was thick. >> So why would you let that kind of person drive you? >> Because I was supposed to have enough money to stay in a horse shower tonight instead of staying in my car with my kids. >> Okay. >> Records suggested prior legal difficulties which added complexity to the case. Yet she shifted responsibility for a strange man. >> So you didn't have the money so you like, "Okay, here's my car." >> No, he just didn't accept it. It had nothing to do with that. >> How he got possession of the vehicle then? >> Cuz I can't drive. >> How did you get here? He drove. I was at Walmart. >> Okay. But then you drove home. >> No. >> You were starting to drive cuz we we looked at all the cameras and all the cameras show you in the driver's seat. Do you hear me? >> I don't care because that's [ __ ] >> So why would you be in the driver's seat? I just find it really hard to believe that some random guy would take your car. >> It's not some random guy. >> You just said you don't even know his first name. >> No, I don't. But that's very common around here. >> I would never let some random guy that I don't know anything about driving my me. And I you jumped out of the car at which point you >> I wanted to go back home. Once he dropped out of the car, I just wanted to go back to home. >> Was the car still driving or was it car? >> It was actually still driving. >> He was actually still driving. He was still in. >> Kaitlin, can I talk to you one more time? I know you want to talk to your kids. So, at what point did you after he allegedly jumped out were able to gain control back of the vehicle? It was somewhere before the convenience started. >> The what? >> Before the convenience. >> Before the convenience and then you you got in the driver seat, tried to >> tried to. >> Okay. At at which point obviously if you jumped out and the car was still moving, the car would be idling like down that turn. >> It wasn't just idling. My transmission is up idle at all. >> I got you. Well, I'm telling you how cars works. It doesn't work that way because the transmission is up. >> I got you. The truth became clearer, but she still chose to deny responsibility. >> You have to hit a car pretty fast or over like that. So obviously the other car that hit me. >> Do you know what happened? You parked car. >> I didn't. >> So there's a parked car on the street. >> It wasn't what you and what caused the vehicle to flip. >> So I'm curious if that's not the situation, what what occurred on your end that you believe. So I'm just I'm you don't want to share that with me? >> No. You're trying to save some [ __ ] that didn't even happen. >> Okay. Well, obviously with the evidence of on scene, that's what we that's all we have to go on to. That's why like if you have another side of the story, another perspective, I would love to hear it. Anyways, like I was saying, the car has to go pretty quick to flip over is what I'm saying. I'm trying to understand the situation. >> He messed and I $200. >> I I'm confused. What's that? Cash app $200. >> At the hospital, the mother kept refusing to cooperate, declined testing, and disagreed with staff. >> Do you spell your last name one more time? >> What do you mean? Which one? What? Your last name? >> Yes. >> How do What is your last name? And you said which one? Is there another one? >> Whatever. Anybody wants to claim that? >> Doesn't make any sense. You've never had a license. >> Correct. >> Okay. Never had a license. >> I didn't approve anything. >> She's getting her weight >> again. I didn't approve anything for my kid. >> So, it works. Get off. Okay, now they're doing [ __ ] without my permission with the test. >> All right, here's the deal. K. >> Now he's going to take my phone. So, I'm going to hang out before he takes my phone. >> Are you willing to provide the hospital with a sample sample? >> I'm not willing to provide anything. >> I'm just trying to get a grasp of >> I want to talk to my lawyer first. >> Okay, you could do that, too. Well, at this time, I'm going to say I'm not going to handcuff you in front of your kids, but you're not going to take my phone. I'm trying to lawyer. Why? >> Here's the deal. So, I'm not going to put you >> I'm not going to put you in handcuffs in front of your kid. >> You can stop so I can call my lawyer. >> You don't tell me what to do. >> Please. Can you please let him know? >> Do you really want your kids to see that? >> You want to be >> No, I don't. But I would like to call my lawyer. >> You'll get an opportunity. You want me to >> But can you give me mying phone? >> No. You don't have that right right now. >> Why not? >> Because you're under arrest for DUI. So, and child. So, >> no. >> Good for you. When someone came to pick up the two children, police found that person also not in proper condition to drive, forcing them to consider involving child protection services. >> Who's the name of that guy? >> Says he has multiple. >> Is he Hispanic? >> He's a predicament that we're in right now. >> Who's here? >> I don't know. Whoever's here right now is intoxicated. >> How is that person intoxicated? He can sit until then. >> That's not how it works. So that's why I'm trying to avoid DCFS as much as I can. >> We live in Streeter, Illinois. >> Okay. So, what does that mean? We'll try to figure out something >> taking me down downtown. >> We're not doing that. >> You're going to lose your blanket privileges if you're doing that. >> Why? Because they're >> I have to have visible >> because they're cold. >> You're not putting the blankets over both of your heads. I'm going to take the >> Again, that is Oh, you're taking the >> You're under the impression that you're in control right now. You're not. >> Oh, I do know that. Okay. >> But again, they are cold. That is >> They look quite fine to me. >> They're the ones that >> Well, you're the one that put them in this situation. >> Baby, are you cold or no? Right. >> So, you are under the rest. DUI, aggravated DUI, >> and for doing the life and safety and operating motor vehicle without a driver's license. >> Out of fear for my life. Can I give him a heart? >> Nope. No, absolutely not. >> I'm going to talk to you. >> I can't talk to me. >> I'm not talking to you. >> No, I know. I'm going to put the handcuff on you now. >> Okay, I understand. I'm grabbing your wrist. >> I am just putting I'm just putting the blanket on me. Like, what the was I going to do? Also, you do have a warrant in a different county. >> I do know that. I've known that for some time. That's been for 13. That's been for 13 years. >> Okay. I'm just letting you know. >> I mean, you're under arrest. Yeah. We We still got to figure out all the logistics of it, but this is your >> So, yes, I'm going to >> I don't know yet. This is going to be your fourth. The mother faced multiple charges including aggravated DUI while license suspended or revoked, reckless driving, aggravated DUI, third or more offense with a child passenger, and aggravated DUI, fourth offense. Under Illinois law, a conviction could bring 8 to 18 years in prison along with fines exceeding $75,000. While no lives were lost, the case stands as a powerful reminder of the responsibility adults have in safeguarding children's safety. Not over yet. Still in Joliet, another case showed how a mother's carelessness placed her children at risk in the cold weather. >> Juliet, please. >> There's a car in our parks lot. It's been here for at least 40 minutes. It's a red Nissan four-door Texas plate and it's got a kid in there. >> Little little kid, four, five years old. >> And nobody else in the car with him. Uh, one more question. Is the car running? >> Yes. Yeah, the car is running. >> Okay. All right. No problem. I will uh I will get them head over. over there. Okay, >> awesome. Thank you so much. >> On January 19th, 2024, police received a report of a child was unsupervised inside a vehicle. When they arrived, they found not just one, but also another boy sitting in the back seat. Shortly after, the mother showed up. >> This red maroon car right here that she's walking back to. >> Wait, which one? Kate, >> the one that's walking up to this red car right here. >> You want me to approach her and you can stay here with the kids? >> Yeah, go ahead. Hi, Officer Kajowski of the Joy Police Department. What's your name? >> Clark. >> Got some ID on you, hun? Are you from around here? >> I just moved here not too long ago. >> You're from Sherman, Texas? >> I'm from here, but I just moved back here. >> Okay. You looking for your little ones? I've got them. You can't leave your kids in the car like that in the state of Illinois. All right. >> I'm so sorry. >> Vehicle's off. All right. >> It's 9° outside. Your 2-year-old, sitting in the front seat with the window completely down. Your little boy, the 8-year-old, I didn't even realize was in the car until I made a second approach up to the vehicle because he was hiding in the back seat, probably scared. I'm going to go talk with my supervisor. We're going to make some decisions about what happens next. But to be completely honest with you, no matter what, some sort of law enforcement action is going to be taken. Okay. >> I'm so sorry. >> All right. >> Police immediately took the necessary steps to ensure the children's safety. >> Inside, ma'am. >> Uh, probably about 20ish minutes. >> I think it's close maybe like 45 to an hour. Do you think could be possible? I wasn't keeping track of time. I don't think you heard it. >> I was literally here to get some stuff for them. They were asleep when I went in. I really wasn't expecting to take so long. >> I'm Bill. Nice to meet you. >> Nice to meet you. >> Sean, how you doing? >> Looks like he knows I'm back. >> Yes. >> So, you're training him. Thank finally someone's training him. >> She just apologized, but I still can't see you do the thing here. 95 car seat headed this way. If so, what size? Check on the car seat. Can you go check on car seats for everything? >> They don't have any inside. >> You have car seats for both your kiddos. >> I have one for the oldest one, but yeah. >> So, you need one for him and you also need one for the little one. The 2-year-old. Is there a regular car seat in your in your car for the 2-year-old? >> It does strap. It probably he's very supposed to be in a fivepoint harness rear facing. >> You guys get off at 7. >> Can you run down to the station? Start heading down that way. I'll let you know what car seat we need. They're in a watch commander's office. All right. >> How many? >> We'll we'll advise. just start heading that way if you would please. >> Although the mother expressed regret, authorities still had to apply firm measures under the law. >> Like I said, I was not keeping track of time as I should have >> and the weather. These little ones can't be out in this weather. Your little window, >> right? >> Something terrible could have happened in this these. >> Uh, unfortunately, I have to take you into custody. Okay. >> You can once I do what I have to do, and I'm trying to keep this as civil as possible and as kind as I can possibly do it. All right. I'm on the side about this as possible. All right. Go ahead and put your purse on. Put your hands behind your back. Just leave your jacket on. You're going to be call >> my baby. DCFS, which is like our children family services in Illinois. >> Where you at? >> Um uh traffic. >> What time you get off? >> Traffic. >> Okay. >> All right. Nothing in here that shouldn't be in here. Correct. Nothing on you that should be in here. Correct. Come over here. I'm just going to search you really quick before we go putting you in any squad cars. I want to make sure [Applause] for me. [Applause] Alongside handling the case, officers worked to comfort the children, sought temporary care, and coordinated with the Department of Children and Family Services, DCFS, for an appropriate resolution. >> Okay, she's ready to get transported. >> Yes, please. I've got the two little ones. >> Station. >> Where do you Where's Where are you going to get picked up from? >> Woodside. >> Woodside. >> I'm fine with the West station. West station. >> Whatever you want. >> Yeah, but I'm fine with West Station. I got to wait for some um appropriate car seats cuz I can't transport them in my squad. >> That would be way better. >> I haven't notified them. Okay. >> Something this quick. I mean, it's the weather. >> Okay. >> Let me get his info. >> Yep. >> I can get it too. I mean, >> just keep an eye on you. Need to come to Target for sure. Okay. Either I mean either Target in the car too long while I was running in the store and they're taking me down to the station. Come and get the kids. >> While he's on the phone, get his name and OB so we can do a situation track. I had the car on and everything but like she said cars aren't supposed to be on and stuff like that. >> Well, I would have felt better if the car was on but it wasn't. Oh, it wasn't. >> It was not I >> Oh, goodness. I probably was moving too fast trying to get in and out. Well, yeah, they're uh they're about to take me down to the station. Can you see me? Come get the boys. [Applause] Okay, you're going to go with this officer. She's going to transport you down. I'll let you down there and I'll explain more to you as we go on here. >> So, somebody's coming from the west side station, the car seat. Who knows if we'll need them, but might as well just get things moving. >> Okay. right there. >> Thank you. I'm like I'll start working on them now if there's anything I can say. >> Nope. >> Yeah, >> I'll call DCFS. >> Okay. >> CCFS, you mean? >> Call them now. >> Okay. >> Just since the weather and all that, >> what kind of snacks do do you guys like? Can I get you some snacks? >> Hold on. It's It's the way you twist. It's got to be like on the on the curve of your wrist. What's bothering you? Which one? >> Both of them. They're they're tight behind my back. Okay. >> Are they chocolate? >> Yeah. >> I'll go look. During the investigation, officers also found an item restricted by law was discovered in the vehicle that raised legal concerns. Meanwhile, the mother had no license to possess or carry it as required by law. >> I don't know if it was advised, but she was placed into custody being transported to the West station. Back from 31, it's going to be injuring the life and health of a child. He's going to come pick you guys up. Okay. We're working on trying to get you guys some car seats, too. You'll be seeing her again tonight. Okay. >> Got to get them snacks. Let's check with uh her because she was she's the main one. >> Yeah. And then the the arresty, she's in that car. Just want to make sure. >> Are you okay with them having these? >> All right. >> You like the I know you like these. >> Yummy. >> And then the target guy just wants to make sure >> close to an hour. 45 minutes to an hour. like missing thought. Okay, I don't need anything else. >> Thank you, sir. Take care. >> You guys have a good night. >> But not a registered child, you know. Okay, we'll just do that. >> Yeah, but I definitely call DCFS now just to make it known. >> Yeah. And then if they get back to us, you know how they're busy. Yeah. Go ahead and put your window up. >> Thank you. Let me know if you need something. The mother faced a felony count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and two felony counts of childment. Under Illinois law, she could face 5 to 13 years in prison. Carelessness not only puts children's safety at risk, but also brings serious legal consequences. Following child's safety laws and regulations for vehicle use is something that cannot be taken lightly. But Illinois didn't stop there. This time in Bloomington, it was a mother's anger, her children, and the legal consequences that followed. But you were with what? You said that it was what? >> Was it somewhere? It was like plates, room, all that. >> On November 15th, 2024, Bloomington police received a call about a family dispute where the mother was showing disruptive behavior that created a tense and unsafe atmosphere at home. Officers quickly arrived at the home and questioned her. >> Couple things for you. Why does he have bruising everything all over his face? >> Don't throw at him. I was throwing plates. I was throwing silverware. You can see all over the floor. I was throwing brooms. I was throwing all over. I was throwing everything in my kitchen at him. >> Why you throwing everything out though? >> Cuz he won't leave. I just told the other guy to stay. He won't leave my house. I'm throwing at him. Get the out house. >> So you're throwing stuff at him. That's why he has a little bruising all over his face. Did you Did you ever him or anything like that? >> No, I I know not him. >> But you hit him with what? You said it was what was it? >> Somewhere like plates, broom, all that. >> This broom. Yes. >> You see a bunch of [ __ ] at a bottle. >> Did you pour anything though? >> Yeah. A pop. You see right there? He's laying right there. You want to get the [ __ ] up? So I pour it. >> How long you two been together for? We ain't been together. I've known him for 10. He's my baby daddy for 10 years. We haven't been together in like five or six years. He babysits the kids for me while I go to work. He stays here sometimes when he needs a place to stay. But we don't even sleep in the same room in the same bed. Nothing. We're not together. Have to be here. >> Okay. So, you guys have been together or not together. But >> together, >> you guys have known each other for 10 years. He is the father of what? Two your children. Brie. Is this one of the children he's now? How many kids are here right now? >> All of them. >> All of them? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Did the other officer get that information? >> I don't think so. >> Okay. The mother also began revealing the cause of the conflict and how events unfolded afterward. >> That's I was confused for a second. Okay. >> So, he wasn't leaving. So, he just he poured stuff on and started throwing. What what like ignited the argument? >> The baby threw up. Um you clean up the throat and [ __ ] It's hectic, you know. It's hectic as I told him make her some water instead, you know, to eat her stomach. He goes and makes her a whole cup of sweet tea, which is [ __ ] but he made a whole cup of sweet teas. That's what the argument came from. I said, "Why the did you make her a whole bottle of sweet tea?" And he was like, "Why just made her something quick?" I'm like, "Bro, no, she don't leave nothing sugary right now. She don't eat that." So, we started arguing about that. And I'm like, "Well, bro, if you got an issue with me, then just leave." He's like, "Okay, well, I'll leave then." So, he started doing his and then he was like, "You know what? Actually, I'm not leaving. Call the cops on me." I'm like, "Bro, we don't have to do this. When your kids sleep at 3:00 in the morning, we ain't got to argue. We ain't got to be loud. Just leave." Like, we didn't need to get this to pass. Like, like I keep telling him all the time when I'm mad, just leave. Then we can talk about this later. But no, he want to sit here and ignite the fire and keep talking. So then I start throwing out. I'm like, "Get the out of my house." He like, "Well, no, I'm not going over. You're going to call the cops on me." So before I started calling the cops, you got to show up. I'm like, "Well, there look a guy." Okay. Look at guy. >> Okay. What else in here? It says, is this is it does he have anything else in here that belongs to him? >> I mean, he got shoes and little clothes, but not really. >> He was saying he wants to get his stuff and whatnot. Um, >> but >> Okay. How long has he been staying here for? >> I've been off and on for like >> I don't know. Been working for like 6 months now. >> 6 months? >> Yeah. >> Okay. So, he's been living here on and off for 6 months. >> Yeah, this way he needs to. >> Okay, give me like 2 seconds. I'll be right back in here with you. Okay. >> With clear signs and evidence, police decided to detain her. However, she reacted strongly, claiming she was being treated unfairly. >> Ma'am, I never got your name. Where's your name? Do you have any clothes that you could put on? >> For what? >> So, here's the deal, and I'm going to be straight up honest with you, okay? And I don't want to do this in front of the kid. Right now, you're going to be placed under arrest for domestic battery, okay? >> Yes. You already told me you struck him with the stuff, okay? He's got all over his face. That being said, okay, there's multiple ways we can handle this. All right. One, I don't want your kids to have to get taken anywhere. He is the father of three of the four kids. It It's up to you really, I guess. I mean, he kind of has residency here since he's been staying for 6 months. So, we can't force him to leave, but instead of your kids getting taken right now, he should stay here with the kids to ensure their safety. Okay. You >> ass back when I told him to leave now. He could just left. >> I'm asking y'all not seeing that he antagonized me the whole time, though. >> I'm asking you to stay calm. >> No, I'm not staying calm. When he's antagonizing in my house, he just left. Okay. Whatever you guys have going on, all right, that's between you two. As of right now, we obviously got called. You mattered him. You admitted to me that you did. Okay. For the kid's safety, then he should be here over the night until you get out. Okay. >> Can y'all leave so I can put my clothes? >> So, we can't leave. Where are your clothes? >> Can y'all >> I don't know. I got [ __ ] all over the house. I'm not Man, move. Can y'all just stay right there? Stand outside so I can put >> We're not leaving you at this point. So, we need to go get on clothes. >> I can't even leave. I can't even go to my back door. So, where am I going to run? Where am I going to run? to go get a pair of pants or something for you, sweatpants, whatever. >> You guys hate police here. I swear to God an hour ago. None of this happened. Y'all don't see that though. He antagonizing their own. I'm getting the one arrested. Move. >> We're not going anywhere. We can't see you. >> Okay, follow me then. Get my clothes. the y'all see this. >> Hey, I'm going to go nowhere without you. So, wait for the wash and get dressed. Nope. >> Turn the around then. >> I will do this first time. Okay. >> Great. Hey, insane. >> You just left. Y don't talk to them about that though. So, why you still here antagonizing her? Why are you still here antagonizing her? >> What you talking >> out of here? >> Exactly. Why don't you watch my kid? Tell him to do that. During the process, she was reluctant and expressed disagreement as officers tried to bring her into custody. >> About my baby, sweet tea at 2:00 in the morning. You don't give a [ __ ] about the baby. You going to trust me to watch my kid in my way like I got to wake up or something. Get y'all move. >> All right, stop right there. Okay. >> Put my shoe on. Stop. >> Can't put my shoe on. What the? Can I put my shoe on? Like, what is your problem? Doing nothing for fun. >> Nothing but nice to you. >> I can't put my shoe on, bro. But I can't put my shoe on. You're in my way. You get the out of my way. Me. You're in my way. >> Can you get any tighter? >> Well, you can't shoe. It ain't going nowhere. Y going nowhere. won't stop moving. We cannot adjue. That's all I'm about to do. >> Should I put these ones on first? >> No. >> How many times you got do this? >> Stop. >> Well, if you keep moving, it's going to >> Oh, shut up. >> He called. We want custody. >> One in custody. I >> hate police here. >> Said I'm 60. >> My god, this our first >> one in custody. >> God damn. I knew I did this a million times. >> I wish we had time for it. Thank you. >> Come on. >> Police escorted the mother outside, but she expressed frustration. >> No shoes. >> You can put on your shoes. >> How? >> Okay. >> How am I supposed to put my shoes? I can't help. What do you mean? >> Come on. >> Just go. Nope. >> We tried so hard to give you an opportunity. We're being next to you and then you do. >> Shut the [ __ ] >> Can you move out the way so we open the door? Another Jewish rest. >> You just put her in my squad. [Music] >> That will be a nice That would be nice to him. >> Oh, hold on. Before you go anywhere, I have to double lock him. Stop moving. >> Double lock. My god. Y'all already did this. [Music] >> Yo, the more you move, it's too >> Bro, you should have been. I'll get your first rodeo, >> man. You love, huh? >> You like to talk? >> Oh, yeah. >> Are y'all done? I mean, y'all close the door. >> I'm enjoy your night. Okay. >> Suck it. >> Yep. >> She was officially charged with resisting arrest and domestic battery. Under Illinois law, the maximum penalty could be up to 2 years in prison and a $5,000 fine. This way. Hang right. Go in that door right there. >> Hello. >> Hello. >> Set the seat >> on the bench or stand over there. One of the two. Whatever you want to do. >> A single uncontrolled reaction can cause legal consequences and emotional to children. Controlling emotions, choosing reconciliation, and cooperating with authorities are the ways to avoid severe consequences. Authorities were called to a street in Florida where a three-year-old was briefly unattended while his mother was away for a personal appointment. >> You know where your son is? >> Yes. Where? in the Airbnb where I'm supposed to be staying with my parents. >> On June 27th, 2024, authorities received an urgent call about a 3-year-old found unsupervised briefly outdoors holding a phone that had no signal. Police quickly arrived and began asking neighbors for information. >> Who's the one that called? >> Yeah, >> you did. Okay, let me speak to you. Just take care of him, okay? What's going on? >> Officer Gonzalz, you spoke to me on the phone? >> Yes, I did. Well, we live in that apartment, the first one. And my two neighbors, they ring the door. >> Let me get his phone before he locks it. >> He has a phone with him, >> but I don't think it has service. Yeah, it doesn't have service. That's voicemails. He doesn't have any his calls. Do not disturb. You see, have you ever seen this person before? >> I can probably get the the parents down. >> Oh, my work number. >> This is your work number. Let's call this guy. Big Yeah, there's the dad's phone number. Yeah, Big Dog 386. >> That's the dad. >> Yeah, he's the That's the wallpaper for this phone. >> Oh, you can't find it from here. >> No, it has no service. He has to be on Wi-Fi. That's why he said call the big dog. >> Yeah, we're just going to go shoot for this number. >> No, this is the phone and that's the contact number. >> That's the number for his phone. >> Yeah, he had a phone in his hand. >> Where is he? >> Right there with their parents or with the neighbors. But they don't know who he is. >> Where did they find him? >> Underneath the cell right here by himself. >> No one have an association. Nobody lives here. >> No. You said you saw him right here. >> Yeah. My neighbor saw it right there in the dirt. He was sleeping. >> Sleeping? >> Yes. >> All right. What time was this? >> An hour ago. Been an hour. >> Been an hour. >> Yeah. Either this guy sleeping. I don't see any doors open that he maybe walked out. Hey, little buddy. >> What's your name? >> What's your name? >> Yes, cuz we saw the ring camera. >> What's your name? Do you know where you live? >> Do you know where you live? >> You know where Poy and mommy are? Oh, he picked it up. >> Come. >> Take a seat here. Okay. >> So, he picked up on the floor. You said that came from the floor. >> Yes. On him or on the floor? >> It was on his chips bag. >> Yeah. 1:22 p.m. He came by himself. >> In the meantime, can you start knocking on doors? >> You have a picture. Who? You said no one lives here. No one lives here. He has to be in the first floor, boy. >> However, the leads quickly ran out. The child's parents were nowhere to be found, prompting police to go door to door in search of answers. >> See if the doors open because that's the only way he came out. >> Hello Hello. By >> any chance, are you missing a kid? >> No. >> You know any family that are like African-American that live around here? >> African American? No. I haven't seen him. >> All right. Thank you. The black male with glasses. >> Yeah. A kid that we found. No. >> No. All right. Well, I'm not going to keep knocking every single door, so we'll figure it out and investigate. Oh, yes. Do you know any uh African-American family that live around here? >> No. >> No. Which apartment do you live in? >> Especially Okay. Okay. All right. >> I know. I know. >> Thank you. >> Sorry. >> Hello. >> No. Gracia. >> Hi. >> By any chance, do you have a small child? >> Do you know this little kid? >> No. >> No. All right. Thank you. >> The language barrier made communication challenging. >> Hi, how are you? >> Still in love with the parenting. I can't believe it. >> It's been an hour. >> No, it's one. >> It's 122. This guy cannot be knocked out. >> He had a cell phone on him. I bet on tag. >> Okay, that's him. >> That's the phone that he had on. >> Call the last number, my dog. >> But there's no service on the phone. It's like a Wi-Fi, but we already called and now went to every floor. >> There's no way. >> Unless he came on, please. >> Oh, he's knocking on every door. Hi. >> Hi, bud. You want to take me home? Spanish or English? We don't know. for Oh my god. [Music] >> Following the trail, police reached a house of interest, but every knock was met with silence. >> A Tesla. What color? >> A Tesla. >> What color? Uh, we can't tell from the >> like a Jeep Tesla or car Tesla. We're going to find this mom. I'm going to drive around with this thing on. We are looking for the parents of a 3-year-old male. >> It's I was just going to tell you as I was waiting for him to come by. It's hard to hear inside the building. >> Okay. >> You don't hear. You know, >> you saw him. You don't recognize him from anywhere? >> I haven't seen him, but I >> So, just in case you seen him somewhere, [Music] No luck. >> I'm just trying to figure out >> I don't know who I >> Does she know the pin to the door? At the end of the day, he's not really a mom, so I should leave him with an adult. >> Yeah, but still if I leave my if my friend I my son with you, the last >> by himself >> I know the last thing is my friend is going to just walk out and leave. That's the answer >> with a dog tag >> and a phone. So he was probably left alone in here >> with his phone. >> With his phone. Yeah, but you could tell he's autistic. >> The girl the lady that left the daughter to go on vacation. >> Yes. Jose last name. >> Oh, a guy. Oh, >> yeah. Airbnb. >> Yeah. >> Does she know the code to the Airbnb? >> She's >> Jessica >> from her surgery. Yeah. More categorized on my excellent. >> Prompting them to enter the house to ensure the child's safety. What is it? Am I supposed to police? Anyone home? Dorado police. Anyone home? And a hallway to the right. And then the master bedroom straight across the wall here in the furniture. >> So, all right. Stand by. I'll go to the right. >> I'll hold on. Check over here to the right. Stay right there. The first room to the right. You just stay right there. Wait for >> I'm going to move up to your left. >> We'll be right back. Hold on. >> She definitely come by. Check those cabinets real quick. I'm going to walk into the room. Go. supposed to be. >> This is definitely his room, bro. >> Once they're done over there, we'll we'll worry about the last room. >> Um Chris, check. What is What is that? [Music] >> It's locked. I guess they don't have access to the master bedroom cuz it's an Airbnb. >> So, she probably rented that one room. >> So, she rented a room from this. >> Yeah, I've done that before. That's probably where they're renting only. >> Yeah. So, the the last bedroom to the right, that's one that that's your room, right? That's when that's not when you out. >> There's no way to get out. >> End of contact. >> That's what you want. >> Then came a surprising revelation. The mother was away for a personal appointment. Her son in the care of a friend in the back. We'll bring her home. She's in a wheelchair though since she just >> Okay, we're not taking her anywhere. I need her to stay where she's at cuz I need a question. So, she's not going anywhere right now. So, she's able to stay? >> Yeah, she's able to talk to me. >> Is she on any meds? >> She's not She's not going to She has surgery. She's not going to be able to spend the night here. So, I'm going to have to send her somewhere. >> No. No, no, that's fine. No, that we're going to take care of. She's just not leaving with me right now. >> So, someone is there a room or somewhere? I mean, there's nobody else here. >> She just stopped. She just stopped. All the patients are gone. She's the only one here. >> Okay. No, just if you guys can give us a second, go over there. >> So, we'll be over there. >> There's nowhere else to >> We have offices, but they're like tiny. She's not much. We just go over there and let us >> That's Jennifer. >> Jessica. >> Jessica. So, basically, the only thing I'm going to ask you right now, you know where your son is? >> Yes. Where? >> In the Airbnb where I'm supposed to be staying with him. with your friend. Who's your friend that he's supposed to be staying with? >> Jose. >> Do you have any information on this person on your phone? Okay. Do you know the last time that he ate? What time did you leave him with Jose? >> Jose wasn't there. He told me he was on his way. >> And who was who was the baby with? >> He was asleep >> with >> asleep. He was just asleep and my friend told me he was a couple minutes away. >> Okay. What time was this? >> 11. That was before surgery. >> At what time did you get here? You got here at 11:30. You're not aware what time he last ate or >> No, it was before I left. the scarlet like whenever he ate and he would just sleep. >> What time was that? >> You can ask the scarlet here early in the morning. >> Do you have no recollection of what time it was? Does he suffer from anything? >> Son. >> Mhm. >> No. >> No. All right. Give me one second. Stay here for a second. You'll be protected. >> Meanwhile, outside, police and neighbors worked to reassure the child, making sure he felt safe and not alone. >> That banana. >> Yeah. The banana. Yummy. again. >> This is your truth. >> Crocs. You like Spider-Man. >> Spider-Man. >> You like Spider-Man? Is this your name? K. K. Your name. >> That's your name. K. >> Yeah. >> I was trying to see. Yeah. Maybe that's his name. >> What's your name? Karine. Bang. Go here cuz the carts. Okay. >> You want to go sit over here? >> Yeah. >> You want to go sit over here? Come. Let's go sit over here. I'm going to sit down. Come on. You >> like [Music] my phone? >> You like it? >> You like it? Yeah. You want juice? >> What about these? >> You like it? >> You're welcome. You want this for later? >> You can take it for later. Get your banana. Give me the banana. Give me the banana. You want to hold the banana? Wow. Okay. What's your name? >> Your name is KT. Come. No. >> With the warmth and attention of the adults, the boy gradually calmed down. >> You can hold it. You can hold it. >> You want to close this? >> Close your clothing and more diapers. >> Thank you. Okay. >> Yeah. >> Huh? Oh, they all know that. >> That's why I put it on. >> My daughter's making house. >> You were three or four? Ah, you're full. You're a big boy, huh? >> No. >> You're full. >> You're full. >> You're hungry or no? >> No. I mean, he's he's polite. When they give him something, he says, "Well, thank you." And stuff like that. I was asking his name cuz look the Let me show you. Let me show them your shoes. Probably has a name. But uh >> that's your name. Hey Matt, your name? >> Yeah. No. Yeah. You like Spider-Man? >> He's locked in. >> We're going to take a trip. Okay, >> buddy. >> We're going to go to uh You're going to come him in the car. >> And we're going to take you somewhere and we watch TV. Big TV. Okay. Go to the room. >> Huh? >> The room. the TV just like you feel comfortable with the tables. You can sit down comfortable. >> You want to get it? >> Hey buddy, you want to go for a ride? >> You want to go with us? Go. Mom, >> let's go. >> I'm going to put this away. Okay. After careful consideration, the police decided to take the boy to the station while waiting for social services to intervene. >> You're going to take my phone. >> You guys, >> God bless you, baby. You're going to be fine. Okay. >> Anybody? You got space for this in the front or sit here. Okay. Put your feet up. I know my dog. My daughter's a little bit smaller than you. >> It's a little big. I'm put this here in the front, Jack. >> Okay. >> A little bit bigger than my daughter. Okay. >> I put some diapers inside there and clothes and wipes if you need to be changed and a little PJ. >> Yep. I got all that there. So, we're going to go to the station so he can be more comfortable. It's hot outside when they see it. We got a TV so he can be a little more with the TV and stuff like that. There's a table. He can play with a table. I have another officer that has some toys that maybe I'll call her now so she can pass by some more toys. >> I have tons of toys, but I don't want to overload overload you guys. >> I know. I know. That's good enough. There's There's uh like a snack machine stuff. So, I'll ask him if he wants. >> Yeah, he has applesauce. So, we I know. >> We just got to wait. >> But they're they know where they're going to pick him up, right? So they probably they're going to be in contact with the uh with the mom and the services. >> Yeah, he's going to he's going to hold on to my phone. >> A little bit bigger than my daughter. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. Follow me to your phone. >> I'll follow you to his face. >> Thank you guys. >> And the mother her personal plans were interrupted by the legal process. They're 344 39 for me transporting one adult female TGK starting 66710. >> The mother was charged with child thirdderee felony. Under Florida law, she faces up to 5 years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000. When released on bond, the judge reminded her time spent on personal pursuits should never come at the expense of your child's well-being. Caring for a child cannot be bought or postponed. Illinois doesn't just tell three stories. It reflects three mirrors. There's an overturned car on the road, children found in an unsafe situation during cold weather, and moments of anger erupting inside a home. 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