Some people consider themselves so clever that they believe no law can ever truly apply to them no matter what they do. On April 3rd, 2023 in Martin County, Florida, during the early morning hours, a patrol officer conducted a traffic stop after observing a vehicle make an improper turn on a residential street. What began as a simple traffic stop quickly shifted in [music] tone when the driver struggled to clearly explain where she had come from, where she was going, or how she knew the passengers inside the vehicle. Her stories were about as stable as a house of cards in a hurricane, leaving officers more than a little skeptical. >> Evergreen on a silver Camry, Texas Romeo Tango Golf 7775. Hi. >> Hello. >> Uh, you know, you can't just stop and stand in the middle of the street like that, right? >> I didn't know. I was trying to look for an address. >> Okay. Could you hop out for us? >> Ma'am, could you hop out for me, too? Okay. >> Can you bring her back there and just watch? Can you go stand over there? >> You go stand over there with him. Okay. >> Over there. Hey man, could you hop out? Ala driving an Uber? >> No. No. >> Okay. So, what are you doing around here? >> I was giving her a ride. >> Give me a ride. How do you guys know each other? >> I met her in New Mexico. >> In where? >> In New Mexico. >> Do you have your license on you? >> I don't have it on your car. Okay. Do you have anything in your pocket? Don't pull it out. Just >> there's some change and a old motel key. >> Okay. >> Anything in your bra? >> I won't be able to get Brenda was basically the human version of a loading screen. Completely unable to explain [music] her travel plans. She claims she met her passengers in New Mexico and was just doing them a solid by driving thousands of miles. It was a classic, I'm just a nice person [music] defense that nobody was buying. The red flags were waving high. You met him >> in New Mexico. >> You met them there where I'm from. >> Where? >> Clovis. >> Where's that? >> In New Mexico. >> Okay. Where'd you meet them in >> doing what? I my friend called me and asked if I would give him a ride and she did. >> Well, I didn't go to the weekend to see my ex anyway. And so she said, "Yes, I did." >> Well, it was Louisiana. >> Well, not a whole lot, but I just told my That's where I was headed. >> But you were way out of the way. way out of the way. Doesn't make any sense. >> Oh, wow. There's a good bit in here. Check it out. Just bad. Hold on to your dog and put your hands together like this for me. Are you comfortable leaving your dog with her? Bro, time read this to you. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can, it will be used against you in court of law. You have the right to talk to a lawyer, have them present with you while you're being questioned. If you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, we'll be afforded to report questioning. If you decide to answer questions now without a lawyer present, so the right stop answer many times. >> The decision to handcuff her was not based on one statement, [music] but on drugs and related items found inside the vehicle. That discovery changed everything. What began as a routine stop quickly became a criminal investigation. Even though the substances were not yet fully [music] tested or measured, their presence alone was enough to justify her detention. >> Can I use any of these rights at any time during the interview? Do you understand those rights? >> Perfect. You said there was >> Can I cigarette, please? >> Yeah, I'll get it for you. You said there's on the trunk. >> Where? Cuz there's a lot of stuff in there. It's going to take me a long time. >> I I just told him, can I have a cigarette? >> Yes, I'll get you a cigarette. Just It's either I can pull out everything in the front. I'm going to get your cigarette. >> I told her I told him, not her. Sorry. It's in a black hard case. >> Um, it's in a bag. >> Which bag? There's a lot of bags. >> I >> How much? >> Couple of ounces. >> Couple ounces. Okay, let me get you. >> That's it. >> That's it. Underneath the radio. That's yours. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. Pipe's yours? >> Yeah. >> What you use the pipe for? >> I got to ask. I know the answer. You use a smoke? >> Yep. >> Okay. The one from that goes in your purse. Is that yours? >> Yes. Yeah, that's that's it for the Anywhere else. >> Was it for you or was it for somebody else? >> It's for somebody. No, it's for me. You >> sure it's not for somebody else? You just You almost said that it was. I need to change your mind. >> Cuz I'm trying not to lie to you. I'm just trying to get through this. Okay. >> Okay. I appreciate it. But were you bringing it to somebody else? >> No, I'm bringing it to nobody else. I'm going to jack [ __ ] here. >> Okay. Where'd it come from? >> From my house. >> Where's your house? >> Columbus, Mexico. where my address is. >> All the lives in New Mexico. I >> did. >> How much did you have originally? >> Not much more than that. >> Catch old. >> Nice. All right. I'm going to try and find that we can get you your cigarette. >> Yeah, there it is. I mean, she's got multiple baggies, a scale, and pills. >> Brenda's honesty policy was about as reliable as a screen door on a submarine. [music] She admitted to the couple of ounces in the trunk, probably hoping they wouldn't look deeper. Unfortunately for her, the [music] trunk was packed tighter than a college student's laundry bag. The officer was getting ready to dig through the most chaotic rental car ever. Look like she had a prescription. She's got a bunch of cash, too. And a bunch of pills. Paul Griu. Brenda, come here real quick. Please just close that door when she walks by. Please. So, honesty is going to be the best policy with me. Okay. >> I've been doing this long enough. Okay. I've I've I've worked in our before. >> I've been >> I know what's up. So, what's up with this? >> This is honestly >> Mhm. >> Don't touch it. Just tell me about it. >> That I make jewelry and I have sell it. I promise you. And that's what that's for. This right here is just a couple different types. >> Do I look like I was born yesterday? >> Well, I'm telling you straight up the truth. If you >> I look like I was born yesterday. >> Is legal in New Mexico now and these are different strands. That's all it is to me. >> It's not legal in Florida. >> No, it's not. But I'm telling you, you ask me what's going on and that's what's going on. These kids don't even smoke. >> That's fine. I'm not worried about that. >> And I don't know a soul up here. So, it's not for distribution. It's different strands. >> Okay. Do you want to know what I think? You don't mind working? >> Go ahead. You have one. >> But you brought your your stuff with you to use it as well as pedal it on the side. Make a little extra cash while I go on your big road trip. >> No, that is not it. I'm buying a Tahoe from Ericson in Louisiana. >> So, what are you doing with Florida? >> They asked me if I would give them a ride and I said yes. That's medicine for that's medicine for my dog. She just had >> a ride from Hold on. A ride from where? >> I was going to Louisiana. I went to Louisiana. I went >> So, what are you doing in Florida? >> I agreed to give them a ride >> to Florida. >> Yes. >> From where? When the multiple baggies, scales, and pills showed up, Brenda pivoted to her next career, professional jeweler. She claimed the baggies were for her jewelry, which is a bold move when they smell like a Snoop Dogg concert. She looked [music] the officer dead in the eye and tried to sell that story. Spoiler alert, he wasn't buying it. >> From Louisiana. I was going, "No, from Clovis." >> Where's Clovis? >> It's in New Mexico where I'm from. My paid on your car. >> Not bad. >> How much you getting paid to bring it over here? >> I'm not getting paid anything. I brought them and they asked if I worked and I said yes. I was renting a car. I'm not working right now. Why not? >> Who did you guys drop off? >> I didn't drop off the >> Don't lie to me. I saw somebody get out of your car and go. >> Nobody got out of my car. >> I saw two. >> I'll bet you $100. Nobody got out of my car. Sir, >> Deputy Peters, did you see someone get out and walk up to that house? >> I was looking for an address. There was some guys, but nobody got out of my car and they didn't speak English when I asked them for the right address cuz I was looking for uh this is 3100. I just seen it on the mailbox and I was looking for 3776. Swear to God, it's for my dog. >> That's my friend from home. We tried to give him give her that medicine to help her and it didn't work. So I had to take her to the vet and love it. It's all paperwork on it. They admitted her and you see where leg one leg is shaved where they had to give her an IV. >> Are they citizens here in the United States? >> I don't know. The pickup that I'm going to buy the Tahoe isn't ready to go yet. That's another >> Why would you not drop them off in Louisiana? Why would you bring them all the way to Florida? That's another two-day drive. >> That's where they need to ride to. The Tahoe that I'm buying is not ready yet. >> Okay. Why? Why Florida? >> I guess they have family here. This is where I was asked to take them. >> Okay. How long did it take? >> Inside the trunk, officers found multiple packaged bags of methamphetamine, a digital scale, cash, [music] and related paraphernalia. It wasn't one small item, but a setup that strongly suggested more than personal use. She admitted the drugs were hers and said she brought them from New Mexico, pointing to legality there. However, she avoided explaining the cash and scale. What mattered most was not just her admissions, but the gaps in her story. >> That you're not, but you have a tourniquet in your in your purse >> for Gracie. >> It was great. >> I use it as a muzzle when I cut her hair. >> You use a tourniquet as a muzzle for your dog? >> When I around her mouth when I pet her? Yes. >> I don't. >> I don't strap it down. Well, yes. It holds it tight enough where it doesn't where she can't open her mouth. >> Okay. Remember that part where I said honesty is going to be the best thing. >> The truth. >> Try trimmer and see. I mean, there's a pair of scissors right there. See, so you don't act up. >> There's a lot of stuff in here. >> That's >> your whole life is in here. >> Yep. You're not going to find anything else but that. >> Okay. So, >> you can >> Let me get this straight. >> Your friend that you're getting a truck from? No, my ex in Louisiana. >> You're ex Louisiana you're going to truck from. I was going to reimburse you for gas for driving these. >> He didn't ask me to bring them. I brought them from Clovis. >> From Clovis? Where's >> That's where I live. Yes. >> Who was your friend that was going to reimburse you for gas for bringing them? >> What is he a coyote? >> What is that? >> Someone who picks people up from the border and helps them. >> He does construction work. So why would he want two illegal immigrants brought over to Florida from Mexico? >> I didn't ask a lot of questions. I asked I just >> the vehicle don't move by isn't ready >> to drive back. >> So I was going to be stuck there and I didn't want to be there. >> Where were you bringing them here? Where were you bringing them? to here. >> Steuart 376. >> Brenda's timeline was a mess. She went from New Mexico to Texas, then home, then Louisiana, then Mississippi, and finally [music] Florida. She claimed she was doing all this for a 2000 Tahoe that wasn't even ready yet. The officer wasn't buying the risky ex-boyfriend drama or the just visiting excuse. >> Please be honest with me because if I have to call Border Patrol to come pick up your friends, I will. I don't want to. Okay? But you got to be honest with me because what you're telling me I I don't believe. It sounds rehearsed. So just give it to me straight. >> I'm giving it to you straight. I pulled up here. >> The difference between a human smuggling charge and just some petty dope charges. >> I understand. >> I'm not getting paid anything to bring them up here. My friend asked me if I'd give him a ride and I said yes. >> He said he would pay me the gas money back. That's it. That's all. I was looking for the address because I've been in the wrong I was on Jefferson. I I went right past Evergreen. Didn't even know it. >> 3766 what? What street? >> Evergreen. >> Evergreen. >> So, right here. >> No, this is We looked. It's This is 3 31. >> So, who are the people that came up to your car? >> I don't know. I stopped because I seen some people outside and asked them [clears throat] the address and they didn't speak English. So, I got in to turn around and the lights came on. I wouldn't had time to pedal or do anything considering the day that I picked up this car and rented it to now. >> When was that? >> I have done I have just drove basically. I stopped and seen >> When did you pick it up? >> Um Friday afternoon at 5:30. >> You've been driving the whole time? >> I stopped and we spent the night at a motel last night. >> What about Love? You said you brought your dog to Levik Animal Hospital >> before the trip. >> Okay. So, you drove from New Mexico to Levik in Texas and then back home. >> Yes. >> Yes. I was home um >> and then you stopped in Louisiana. >> I drove home. I was home for a couple of days before after Gracie got out of the hospital trip. >> No, Clovis is home. >> I went to Levik and then it was a couple of days before I went on the trip. >> At least she eventually admitted she had brought the individuals there. But even that [music] confession came with more excuses. Claiming a friend asked her for a favor or that [music] she received no payment only complicated matters further. >> Get the timeline right. >> What about what what about this trip to Louisiana that you said the truck wasn't ready so you got to go back >> on? Yeah. >> So you stopped in Louisiana. >> I Where did you stay in the motel? >> Um in I think I have a receipt. right there on the idea. I'm trying to >> What state? >> Um, Mississippi. >> Okay. Was that before or after you stopped and found out your truck wasn't ready? >> That was after I went to Jonesboro. >> Mhm. >> Louisiana. That's where I stopped and seen Brian. >> Mhm. >> I knew the truck wasn't going to be ready prior, but I had already made arrangements. Arrangements to rent the car. >> What kind of truck? >> It's a Tahoe. >> What year? >> 2000. There's a message on my phone. I was talking he was supposed to send me pictures. >> So, you're doing this whole big ass trip for a 23 a 23y old car >> and to see him too >> and to deliver something to somebody somewhere. >> Look, is married in Louisiana. We live together for three years in jail, New Mexico. And he's married. >> So, seeing him was is kind of a risky deal. And my friend knew I was coming up here and he asked me if I would take them and I said yes, I would because I couldn't just hang out there with Ryan and his wife while the Tahoe was finishing getting ready. >> I really I'm going be honest with you. I really don't believe you. >> I think you're I think you're picking up a load of dope or a load of money and bringing it back to somebody in New Mexico. >> I am not picking up any dope or any money. I'm barely going to have enough money to get to Tahoe. >> You got a lot of money. Well, >> I have an I have I can articulate possession with the intent to distribute. [music] >> It was completely clear that her stories about hanging out with friends or traveling casually held no weight. The officers were right not to believe her. Her travel story sounded less like tourism and more like a badly planned documentary about how not to cross state lines. what I found in that and all this like I don't know how much this is but if this is all hundreds you're >> that's 2,000 I can tell you exactly >> that's over $2,000. >> No it's not that's 2,000 right there that's set aside for the Tahoe. >> Yeah. And then you have more money here which is at least another 2,000 or another. >> No, I think it's like it's I think there's 17. >> So like almost another 2,000. So >> I owe >> but I wasn't going to pay him until I got the Tahoe and I pay for the Tahoe. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19. >> That's for the top. >> And I only owe him $800. >> The rest is my travel money. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15 16 17 20 17 40 17 16 17 18 20 40 16 17 19 So another 1900. >> I started off with 25. >> So you have >> here I have 2,000 for the Tahoe and 2500. That's what I was spent on gas in the motel. >> I bought some clothes and stuff. >> I have hardly any left in my checking account. I just >> With each passing moment, the investigation grew more serious. Her defensive behavior and the large amount of cash found in her possession raised even more suspicion. [music] Money alone is not a crime, but unexplained money during suspicious transport certainly invites deeper scrutiny from law enforcement. paid 5,000 for it and I was short. >> Who? Who did you buy it from? >> I bought it from this man is my ex is in Louisiana. >> What's the name bought it from? >> Um, city of Espanola. Oh, wait. No. >> Um, I don't know. The man's name I bought it from. He bought it from the city of Espanola in New Mexico. >> Um, to I haven't put in my name or anything yet. I bought it about two months ago >> in Oklahoma. >> The man was from Oklahoma. >> Who's >> probably the man that had it? I found the car or pickup on Facebook. >> Okay. >> Actually, my >> someone by the name of bought it. Your name's not on here anyway. >> I haven't got it registered in my name yet, but the pickup is that home. >> You sign the title when you buy it and they sell it to you. You sign the title. That's kind of how it works. Well, you can call my daughter. I was going to sell it to her for 3500 and not and take a loss for the 1,500, >> but she has Why would I put it in my name and then put it in hers? She ain't got the money. That's my daughter. >> Your daughter? >> Yeah. >> But I wasn't going to give it to her. >> This big Korean chip trip for a 23-year-old truck >> essentially to visit your friend for a couple hours. >> Plan on staying overnight. Bring these and bring these to all the way over to Florida. >> I told you I lived for 3 years in Mexico >> and I planned on spending a couple of nights with them. >> Mhm. >> That's it. >> The officers were simply trying to get the truth [music] so the matter could be resolved properly. However, her endless excuses created more confusion. Buying things from [music] someone, selling items through her daughter. None of these explanations aligned with the reality of a criminal investigation. So, what were they going to do? >> I was going to see them on the way back when I pick up the Tahoe. I still haven't seen them. The >> two that you brought. >> I would They wouldn't be with me on the way back. >> Could I have a light, please? >> Wait, I have >> Perfect. >> No, I have one daughter. She's 23. >> Okay. No grandkids. >> So, why would why would you be buying a bunch of like little kids clothes from Walmart? >> I have a little nephew. >> You have a nephew? >> A great nephew. How old is he? >> He's 16 months old. >> So why would you be buying a bunch of like different sizes of clothes? >> Because he's going to grow. >> And I told you >> I have three sons myself and I have never bought clothes for them like a year in advance. >> I didn't buy anything a year in advance. >> You know what I mean? like size-wise like I didn't buy any two >> T's stuff from there like you know >> he wears 18 months right now but he's going to grow pretty quick. So >> two T's in 24 months is what I buy him and that's it. So anything else anywhere >> but I do buy for Christmas next year on these clearance items without a doubt. >> Okay. >> But I don't think I bought any little kids clothes that size. However, if there's something on sale for a dollar, I might buy it because I'm sure I have a friend that has someone. >> Are you going to be able to bond out? >> Probably not. What's What am I looking at? >> So, you're going to get an outofstate uh possession of charge, possession of paraphernalia, and possession. Just got to test it. Make sure that it is um >> 20 g. So, that's two >> over what? Under 20 g. Yeah, it's going to be 20,000 for each and and then probably a,000 for the paraphernia. I think >> cash only. >> You could do cash or bonds. >> One story after another was presented as if she were a professional storyteller and everyone was eagerly waiting to believe her. Finding various sizes of clothes was particularly questionable. It felt less like evidence and more like a clearance sale gone wrong. Except clearance sales [music] do not usually involve federal suspicions. >> You have to come up with the entire thing in cash. So >> 10% to a bond. We don't have bonds in New Mexico no more. >> Yeah, we have bonds in Florida. So >> 10% then again someone post an out of state bond. >> So we'll see. Um, I kind of more curious as to what they tell me, um, as to what you guys are doing here, what the purpose of the trip was. So, we'll see. I mean, if you're if what you're telling me is true, it's what it is. If not, I'm going have to call CBP. >> What's that? >> Portrol and it's what it is, you know, at that point. That's why I was asking for honesty. >> That's what I have given you. >> Okay. Is there someone that you're protecting or you're afraid of? Is that why you're not telling me the >> full truth? Okay. >> So, you weren't going to sell this weed. You got all those baggies and you're not selling it. >> No, I make jewelry. Um, >> right. I get that. But you don't Where's your is your jewelry making stuff in here? >> It is not. The reason that bag that reason that even all that weed is with me is because I'm getting electrician to work on my house and I've been staying at my daughter's and she does not do drugs at all. So, I'm not going to leave anything laying around. >> Mhm. But you're not at your daughter's. You're on a three-day trip over the >> And I would have had to left it at her house, and I wasn't going to do that. So, that's why it's with me. >> Okay. >> Simple. >> You understand that? You got two scales, bunch of these baggies, couple zips. >> Let's talk more about >> You got some personal more or less. I mean, this actually I didn't even know what was in here. That's probably right. Is this more or is this something else? >> That's what it is. >> What? >> Yep. >> Okay. >> I literally went through and got what I had scattered. >> Why do you have it in here? >> Because I had I picked up at my house what I had scattered. Just bits and pieces of little >> game that if you wait it, >> nothing will wait. >> Her claims and assumptions appeared useless. If she truly made jewelry, the presence of drugs made no sense. Instead of convincing anyone, she was only exposing her own poor decisions. At that point, it was no longer about a simple matter, but about uncovering what was truly happening behind the wheel. >> A set out >> like it was set to sell. It's what I had stashed. >> So, you got some here, some here, and you got some here. You got three different I mean, I understand this. This is already all crushed up, ready for you. Ready to go. That's how I That's how it came. >> Okay. Do you have any in your bra? >> None. >> Any in your any on your body that I can't see? >> None. >> Okay. I'm going to put you in this car right here. >> Can I have one more cigarette, please? >> Um before we go. But right now, I got to put you in the car cuz I get all this stuff out of your car. I'm going to tell you the truth, but I am going to check because I don't want to hear. >> Go ahead. Okay. I don't want to to violate the the law. I don't want any problem. But I'm here because I have a need. I have a I have I have a need. And yes, we are paying this lady to drive us over here. You're paying her. After she was placed in the patrol car, one of the male passengers revealed shocking details that completely dismantled her earlier stories. His statements contradicted everything she had claimed. Her own passenger delivered the sequel nobody saw coming, and it did not support her version at all. Okay. Yes, I am paying her over here. But you know, um, by bad luck, this is what happened to me. >> Is your mother here in Steuart, Florida? No. You made us go over here. >> No, no, no. I came here looking for work. I need to work to help my mom, you know, overcome this situation. But this is what happened to me. Okay. Please, he's requesting please not to let the lady know anything that he's talking because >> they can take revenge on his family. >> Okay. How much how much is he paying her and where did she pick him up at? ago and that's where she picked me up at the border. The man openly admitted he [music] came seeking work to support his mother and had paid money to cross the border. Even more concerning were allegations that she had threatened consequences if anyone spoke against her. It was shocking behavior. >> Yeah. Um And I'm just asking for the opportunity to work so I can help my mother because I pay this lady a lot lots of money. >> I understand that. >> Florida. >> Okay. So, they didn't stop anywhere else but here right now. Can I ask if anyone else is in the car with them before that isn't here now? Okay, there were two more people in the car, but they stop and stay stay with their family. to drive with her. >> Okay. Okay. Yes. I'm sorry to be bothering you, but I would like you to please let me know what's going to happen with me because I don't have any more money. I paid the lady all of my money. Um, and I would like to know what's going to happen because I don't have any more money. Financial struggles or family emergencies [music] do not justify illegal border crossings or handing over life savings to someone promising transportation. [music] That decision was clearly reckless. Trusting a stranger with your entire future is not bravery. [music] It is like buying a plane ticket without checking if the plane exists. We don't know what's going to happen right now, so we're just going to talk and figure out what's going on. with out knowing anybody just to work. No, no, no. No. >> Okay. Actually, my family, you know, extend me help and a help so I could travel to to this place to find a work to help my mother, but I don't know anyone. >> Does he have a home to sleep tonight if if you were to let him go? 52. Sometimes people make desperate decisions because of family hardship. This man likely acted out of concern for his sick mother, but unfortunately [music] his risky choice did not succeed. Was desperation the only factor here? Or were there [music] warning signs that should have made him reconsider trusting her in the first place? >> Okay. Well, actually, I don't have word to say, but I would stay on the street looking for work. I would I would call back 911. >> Let me give me one sec. Can you ask him if he'd be willing to cooperate with Border Patrol if you'd actually help him out with placement and housing and work and everything? I give him the phone number for Border Patrol. >> Sure. the the foreign. Okay. I see. No, it would help him. Play. >> Yes. Yes. Ask me what >> can you ask her if she's paying the lady to drive her here? >> Oh, sure. See, >> it is possible she had been involved in such activities for a long time and was only [music] caught this time, which is why her excuses were collapsing. Careful planning does not erase illegality. It only increases the seriousness when authorities uncover the truth. >> Yes. >> Her paying her. >> Yes, she >> Okay. >> Yeah. How much? >> Yes, she's paying hers. >> How much? >> Quantoch. Yes, with my father. >> Where is he at? >> Florida. >> Is he around here? >> Here in Florida. >> Mhm. >> He's around here. >> In Florida. In Florida. >> Is he in this neighborhood? I know he's here, but I don't know the address. >> And does he know that you were coming here? >> Okay. >> Yes. >> Would he be willing to take him in with you? just for tonight. >> Okay. >> New Mexico >> on the border. Yes. >> Another female [music] passenger also revealed the truth. She was heading to Florida to meet her father. Yet, she did not even know the exact address, [music] which added further complications. Lack of basic information about destination details made the journey appear even more questionable and poorly arranged. Okay. The lady that you all have detained, she is the one that took away my phone. >> Do you know why she did that? Okay. She she as a familia. Okay. She took away the phone from from me because she she wanted to prevent us. She wanted to prevent us from telling our family our location. Can >> you ask her if she'd be willing to cooperate with Border Patrol if they showed up and talked to her? Okay. >> See? >> Okay. >> He asked me if he could look at my phone. He replied while he suicid all the except I did not. >> Okay. Well, I was I was asking so he was asking if I can have you sign a consent to look through the phone. >> I consented to what he asked me. I'm not trying to be difficult as he could look at it in front of you. >> I know that this is for this is for if you'd be able to look through it again and be finally sign this morning. >> No, everybody's been looking to it already. I can finish it. >> Florida's laws are not only strict in writing, but even stricter in enforcement. However, in reality, this woman showed no awareness of the serious consequences her actions carried at her age. I really haven't asked for a pair of pins that are me on brand new pair of my I know that. Um I'll see what we can do. Thing is once you go to the jail if they aren't pure white, they don't want you to bring in the trunk. Let's see what we can do with that. I believe it's kind of long, guys. >> It's not my call. Um I'll I'll pass it on to our supervisors here. >> See what we need more time to learn. I told you I wrote me my stuff. I I'll see what I can do for you. My phone any number my sister's password. Got to check on get any phone numbers. Eventually, the passenger's investigation was handed over to Border Patrol. After completing all necessary procedures, the woman was transferred to jail. The officers [music] deserve recognition for preventing an illegal operation and handling the entire situation calmly and professionally. Brenda Boaz's case was taken over by federal authorities because it involved interstate transport and financial gain. In September 2024, she pleaded guilty to transporting and harboring aliens for profit along with conspiracy to do the same [music] under Title 8 of the United States Code. At the time of this report, she had not yet been sentenced. [music] If the sentences run consecutively, she could face up to 20 years in federal prison or up to 10 years if they run concurrently. The court will also consider the organized nature of the operation, [music] the payments involved, and the evidence found during the stop. Do you think she was actually smuggling people or was she just a drug dealer with a really bad GPS? Drop your theories in the comments. [music] If you enjoyed this breakdown of a road trip gone wrong, make sure to like and subscribe for your daily dose of crime recaps.