Mom, she's They're not letting ME PUT A DIAPER ON HER. Please a diaper. Please stop. Go away. No. You just have to use your sketch pad. From who? Are you going to put me in cuffs and put me in my own car? THIS IS MY RESIDENCE. OFFICERS ARRIVED EXPECTING A simple welfare check. Nothing about the call suggested anything unusual. But as they stepped inside and began looking around, pieces of the situation didn't quite add up. What they eventually uncovered was a secret that had clearly been hidden for a long time. For Clark County, never get I disconnect the line because the reason why they call home This is when a routine welfare check uncovers a secret no one was meant to see. Here is Law Zone, where features real police body cam footage documenting how officers handle tense and unpredictable situations as they happen. The first incident is that police track down negligent mother after toddler found alone by neighbors. A little girl, no more than three, walking in this driveway just completely naked with a bag of fruit snacks. Then I saw some little boy with a life vest on. The mom came up, spanked the naked 2-year-old. On July 14th, 2024, officers respond to a neighborhood after residents report seeing a very young unclothed child walking alone in a driveway while holding a bag of fruit snacks with no guardian visible. >> [crying] >> So, what happened? We were talking to the daughter to see if they lived down there and there was just a little girl, no more than three, walking in this driveway just completely naked with a bag of fruit snacks. Okay. So, we knocked on the door and I don't think anybody was home. No one answered. But, I tried to keep her in the yard and keep I wanted to walk and I didn't want to just grab her. Yeah. So, We had a blanket we put around her, but It's hot. She wouldn't She wouldn't talk to either one of us. Okay. She wouldn't say anything at all. I kept asking if she lived here or whatever, but nothing. You could tell they're having some sort of get-together or whatever. But, then I saw some little The witnesses say the child would not speak and appeared unsupervised for several minutes. They also noticed another young child nearby wearing a life vest near what appeared to be a gathering. boy with a life vest on coming from back there, so there must be a gate or something like that. Okay. >> At this point, they were over there, but I couldn't leave cuz we have our own kids in here. Yeah, yeah, yeah. So, I they walked that way or whatever. The little girl And they went back over here. And then, yeah, they went back over there. She went with I don't know that part, so you can tell that part. A lady saw us. And she's like, "Hello." And I'm like, "Is this this poor baby?" Yeah. Oh my gosh, where was she? And I'm like, "I have two kids of my own and that's a weird I wouldn't be Like, she was She was washing the car when we walked up, whatever. But, just I didn't like the dimension A woman later approached the area while washing a white SUV. According to the witnesses, she appeared to recognize the child, placed the child in the vehicle, and then drove away. any of it because I don't know, but also if it is the mother, I don't want You know what I mean? I'm not going to keep it in your head. Yep, yep, yep, yep. Um, but they got in a car, which I it to me, sorry, I didn't get the plate. >> it as well, but yeah, we didn't get the plate. It was a white vehicle, SUV, and then went that way. They They left. They were watching us on the phone when I called back and they got in the car and took off that way. So, they didn't pull in next door. They just >> Or they they were parked there. They were parked She was the car in the driveway. Okay. >> But they got the girl in the car, backed up, and took off down the street. So, I to me, that's a little sus. I don't know. Unfortunately, I know who it is. Okay. Well, thank you for calling right away. I'm sorry that we were I would say it's just a little, you know what I mean? Like, obviously, we have our own kids, but I just wanted to take the I didn't want to pick her up and grab her and like make her uncomfortable because that's not Yeah. Officers checked the nearby property and confirmed the location where the children were reportedly playing. One [snorts] officer identifies the suspected guardian as Cassandra, stating officers have previously responded to the residence. girl, and I don't And then like when we were coming down, she was walking up the drive Like, she had to be like right here. Okay. So, she was walking through the traffic and you know, through the road and all that, so This made my heart sink cuz I've got a 2-year-old and I've got another one on the way and a 6-year-old. Like, how can you just let your baby walk away? Thank you very much. I'm going to get all your information. If we have any more questions, we'll give you a call, okay? Thank you. All right, thanks. That dog will bite. Is there anybody back there? I don't know what back there. Huh? >> That dog was just right inside of the house. You can't see anybody back there at all? No, not through there. I can't see anybody. Okay. So, she grabbed the kid and took off. Yeah, that was her. Her name's Cassandra. We've been here a billion times. Is this the dog that we always get the complaints on? >> Yes. Yes. And everything else. That's my baby girl right there, too. Is it? Yeah. But that's that house right there. Oh, that's the house behind them? Yeah, that gray house back there. That's the Officers discuss the timeline provided by witnesses who say the child had been outside and unsupervised for about 15 minutes before officers arrived. DPQ. Are they out there? Yeah, I can see them right there. You want to go see if they saw a little naked 2-year-old girl walking around? Okay. Just walk through the backyard. I'm going to try to run these guys since info's been busy for the last 5 minutes. He went to go talk to his DPC to see if they saw Yeah, she she got him in her car and then beat took off. The neighbor said that he was out here playing by that tree outside of their fence and then they were in the swimming pool maybe 40 minutes ago before we got >> Yeah, she said there was a little boy, too, but neither of them would talk to him. The mom came up, spanked the naked 2-year-old, put her in the car and then took off. They were washing the car in the drive >> way right here and that's what she was >> hose is out, but >> Yeah. I was just walking back and they started yelling and pointing saying he's on Meredith, he's on Meredith. What happened to the child? Uh tape. All right. >> to do? Uh well, put a case on it. You're going to call DHS. I added your witnesses. Okay. And officers decide to document the incident and contact child welfare authorities due to the circumstances and prior related cases involving the same individual. And then Cassandra should be on there. She's our sister. Okay. Just give DHS a call. We've already got Tell them an injury, man. Yeah, we've already got cases on her already for same thing, so Okay. Cassandra, this is what we're going to do. You're going to drive back to your house, okay? You're going to have me behind you, him in front of you. But we're going to turn around right here so we can just drive straight back to your house. Okay. You're going to park in the in the driveway. You're going to park in the driveway. Do you have AC in your car, sweetie? All right, you can sit in the car with the AC on. It's pretty nice inside your house. No. Cool off. So you can cool off while we talk to your mother, okay? And then we'll take care of you, okay? Yeah. How far away is he? He'll be here in a couple minutes. Yeah. It's hot. It's hot. I love Braden. I love Braden. I love Braden. I love Why are the churches burning? I love Braden. I love Braden. I love you. What's that I love I was running around naked, running around naked, running around naked, almost running into the street. person had the kid for like 15 minutes before you even showed up. For 15 minutes? When was that? That 6:48 this afternoon. For 15 minutes? Yeah. We had to leave. Later officers encounter the suspected guardian and the child. The officer approaches calmly and assists in safely bringing the child toward them. I love you. Mommy. Is there a video? Mommy, I love you. I was doing something else when I saw you there. I was doing something else when I saw you. nearby. Mommy, I love you. I love you. Mommy. Is this your mom? Mommy. I love you. It's okay. Come on. I love you. It's going to You got to go. Cristina. You can go back, okay? Cristina, you can go back. Mommy. I love It's okay. Mommy. Mommy. Mommy. Mom, are you going to come back to me? Mommy. You can keep her. I'll talk to her, okay? The girl. Okay. Okay, bye. Okay, Hey, come on. Hey, sweetie, come. The woman identified by officers as Cassandra was charged with child endangerment. Remember, young children require continuous supervision, especially near streets or other potential hazards. Community members reporting safety concerns can help authorities respond quickly to situations involving vulnerable individuals. This is the reaction of netizens to this situation. That neighbor did the right thing by staying nearby and calling it in. 15 minutes is a long time for a young child to be outside alone. Glad someone noticed before the situation became more dangerous. Think this situation was already intense. The body cam catches a split-second decision [music and bell] that changes everything. Comment if you saw it coming. The next incident is when police discover drugs in 3-year-old's system. Mom gets in big trouble. She choked on something. Get her out of Where is the I didn't have a miscarriage at all. It's not child endangerment. Have you been around her [snorts] when she's high? Oh, yeah. >> [music] >> Officers responded to an apartment on May 2nd, 2024, after a report that a 3-year-old had ingested an illegal substance. Emergency responders begin assessing the situation while adults inside the home react emotionally. For a Clark County, never get I WAS KIND OF DIRE. >> A LITTLE BIT MORE um yeah, extreme. So, I run out and I see her like holding a sippy like pounding on her chest and I'm like, "What happened? Like what what's going on?" She said, "I think she choked on something." I said, "Okay, well, I got her to give her to me and I started patting on her back. I was patting on her chest and Summer, could she have gotten into anything? And she said yes or I don't remember if she said yes or no, but I know the history. I know So I just really grabbed my and I gave her windows maybe in the left >> Believing the child may have been exposed to an illegal substance, the family member administers a reversal medication and calls 911 while continuing to monitor the child's breathing. I'm not sure. I don't remember which nostril it was. She kind of made a guess. Um I waited a little bit, gave her the other one in the other nostril and um oh in in the meantime while that happening I called 911. I got the operator on the phone and then she walked me through putting her Officers enter the apartment and begin securing the scene. The mother becomes distressed [music] as officers detain her and prepare to investigate the circumstances surrounding the medical emergency. Yeah, I need to get her out of the Where's the towel I don't know what the I can't. I'm going to take my pants off. Okay, I'm not looking. You've lost the ability to be I didn't lose the ability to be alive at all. 100%. >> emergency. You have to You didn't finish your thing. I hear everything that's going on. Yeah, we're going to finish that at the hospital. Okay, just stop. Come on, Jill. I don't I'm going to put you in the back of the car. Hey, buddy. I need to put a diaper on her. She needs a diaper. No, ma'am. We're going to go I need a diaper. I didn't know you were an officer. I thought you were EMT. She needs a diaper on. That's why I'm getting her a diaper. diaper on. You guys, MOM, THEY'RE NOT LETTING ME PUT A DIAPER on her. She has a medical issue. Stop, please. She needs a diaper. SHE NEEDS A DIAPER. PLEASE, STOP. MA'AM. SIR, WHY? NO. PLEASE. PLEASE. STOP. PLEASE, STOP. NO, WHY? I DIDN'T KNOW YOU I THOUGHT YOU WERE EMT. SO, I WAS TRYING TO GET DRESSED. SHE DOESN'T HAVE A DIAPER ON. WHERE ARE HER DIAPERS? I'll grab her one. They're in there and they wouldn't let me grab it. That's all right. I wasn't even checking their I'll grab her a couple of her diapers. stupid ass things. I didn't know THEY WERE [ __ ] COPS. >> IS IS THERE IS THERE >> I WASN'T PAYING attention to what they are. I was just trying to get ready. I don't even The mother resists being restrained and argues with officers while they attempt to handcuff her. Officers repeatedly instruct her to remain still so they can safely complete the arrest. I was going to the hospital. NOW THEY'RE ARRESTING ME. Is there like a little toy that she would like to bring with? I'm going to [laughter] double lock your handcuffs so they're not getting tighter on you, okay? NO, YOU GUYS. PLEASE. >> [laughter] >> STOP. I WANT TO GO STOP. PLEASE, STOP. PLEASE, I WANT TO GO YOU'RE GOING TO JAIL. WHY? PLEASE, STOP. NO. YOU YOU GO HIGH, I'LL GO LOW. THERE'S NOTHING IN MY PANTS. OW. STOP. OW, I can't breathe. I can't breathe. >> Stop. I CAN'T BREATHE. OW. I CAN'T BREATHE. >> [laughter] >> THIS ISN'T FAIR. I was supposed to go the [ __ ] off WITH MY WHAT >> [screaming] >> THE [ __ ] I'M TRYING TO MAKE THE HANDCUFFS LESS TIGHT. >> IT'S TOO >> [screaming] >> TIGHT. WHAT THE [ __ ] GET OFF MY HEAD. I'M PREGNANT HAVING A MISCARRIAGE. Flip onto your stomach then. Did you just see that? Flip onto your stomach. >> salt in my bone. on your stomach so they can lock the handcuffs. I would [clears throat] advise you I knew it. >> advise you not to assault me. I'm not on your spine. >> You are on there. It's literally on your hip. That [ __ ] spine. STOP [ __ ] TOUCHING ME. >> OW. STOP TOUCHING ME. You're under arrest. >> Okay, well get off of me. Stop moving. >> OW. OW. OW. OW. She's not letting me go. Just let her sit. Just let her Can you loosen it now? NO. NOW YOU'RE DONE manhandling me. I'll double lock them. No, LOOSEN IT, PLEASE. OW. OFFICERS stabilize the situation, double lock the handcuffs, and continue documenting the environment inside the apartment while the child is transported for medical evaluation. Stop yelling. No, it hurt. STOP MOVING. OKAY, PLEASE loosen the cuffs. I'm a [ __ ] [ __ ] You should be I'm a [ __ ] IT'S YOUR SPINE. NO, YOU'RE DONE. YOU'RE DONE. YOU'RE DONE. YOU'RE DONE. LET'S GO. YOU DON'T ASSAULT A WOMAN. YOU WERE ASSAULTED. YEAH, you touched me, [ __ ] Be quiet. Stop. Be quiet. He is the least of your worries right now. Be quiet. >> Let go of me. >> BE QUIET. >> THIS HURTS. BE QUIET. SO REBECCA, YOU TO ME? I'M TRYING TO adjust them. This is my house. Till I get to your house? Right now, this is not your house. Please be quiet. We're in here. Please. I want TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL. THIS WASN'T SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN LIKE THAT. JUST BE QUIET. STOP. [screaming] NO. I DON'T LIKE THIS. STAY LIKE THAT, and I'll loosen your handcuffs, OKAY? NO. OKAY, THAT'S [laughter] FINE, TOO. I'M TALKING TO THE CIVIC DOGS. That's fine. Hey. HE'S JUMPING ON ME. IT'S A DOG. Your dogs are trained dogs. I'm literally having a miscarriage right now, and you're putting me in handcuffs right now. I'm still technically I'm pregnant. That's illegal. >> [clears throat] >> Like, seriously. You want to wait, or do you want to move? Uh let's Are they clear down there? No, they're still fighting. Let's wait till they're clear. Yeah, but what are THOSE WRESTLERS WHY CAN'T I GO TO THE HOSPITAL? DID SHE ALREADY LEAVE? SHE LEGALLY legally Is she Officers photograph the living space as potential evidence, and discuss the possibility that the child ingested an illegal substance based on the emergency response and observed conditions. Can I leave? Okay, they're already in here, SO BABY. YEAH. GOING TO TAKE SOME PHOTOS, TOO. YEP. Don't take photos of my room. Are you serious? Why would you do that? >> For evidence. Evidence of what? Of child endangerment. It's not child endangerment. If she ingested something illegal. I don't even know if she did. I DIDN'T HAVE ANY. WELL, generally when somebody wakes up from taking that only means that they've ingested if It's I THOUGHT SHE WAS CHOKING ON A TUMS. DID you see the Tums? We were all just laughing. Yeah. Oh my god. hospital >> that out. Well, you don't need to I'm going to hold on to you. No, please. You're sweaty. No, I'm I'm not sweaty. I'M OBVIOUSLY CONSTIPATED. >> STOP. STOP. DON'T TOUCH ME. STOP. >> [laughter] >> NO, you're staying here while I get you figured out. [laughter] No. WHY ARE YOU PUTTING YOUR BODY on me? I'm not doing anything. >> [laughter] >> All you need to do is sit here and not move. Why >> [laughter] >> don't you get off my body? We want you to stop moving. >> I'm If you stop moving and you sit calmly, then I'll stop. Don't touch me. She's like being super squirrely and she's squirming around and stuff. BECAUSE THEY'RE TOUCHING ME AND THEY'RE SWEATY. I asked them to stop. >> Stay still. My room is literally just being cleaned and now you're trying to say Well, then where is this adult child older? Oh, they're have too much clothes. It's not really the clutter we're worried about. It's more the access. Let's go play us. Mom. All right, now let me double lock these so they're not getting tighter on you, okay? So, can I >> [snorts] >> can I take some medicine before I go into the jail and Are you going to overdose? How can I overdose? >> You can overdose on something. No, I'm not going to overdose. I need to give a couple to the nurse and then I'll have one. Investigators speak with the child's grandparent who states the mother struggles with substance use and mentions seeing foil and related materials earlier in the day near the mother's bedside. Okay, they can provide Do you have a prescription for No, my prescription's out. I have a couple I want to take with to jail or I will Yes, I will. We'll make sure to get you your medical stuff down there, okay? No. Yes. I just want to take my stuff. No. Hey, stop trying to mess with your cuffs. >> I'm not going to get it by tonight. And I'm going to go into shopping on the floor at Clark County. Never get NO, IT'S NOT COMING OFF. THEY'RE LOCKED so tight. Yes, it is. I just tried. It's locked. Can I just grab us a No. No. No. Absolutely not. Come Okay, you guys don't care about that. >> Are they clear on that? Do you want any shoes? Do you have any slip-on slippers? I want to go to the bathroom. Okay, we'll get [snorts] you to the bathroom in jail. No, I want to go now. Okay. >> No. No. Come on. Come on. I'm going to have to say No. I want to go to the bathroom. >> No. We're going downstairs now. We we can Whatever you stuffed into your pants, you'll get it later. Come on. Yeah, I can I can see this, too. Come on. There's There's something in your shirt. There is not. That's my thimble. I You know what? I can't just leave that. You want to just stand there to get photos? Take a look around now. Yeah. Mom, I don't want you taking photos of my [ __ ] room that I just TORE APART. STOP! WHAT ARE YOU FIGHTING FOR? WHAT ARE YOU FIGHTING FOR? Let's go to sleep. Let's go to sleep. If you find her car keys, let me know. Okay. Are you going to clean out the purse? I am. Okay, I'm just worried I am. What does her keys look like? Here you go. I'm just trying to see what uh that child might have taken. Um the last time I saw anything, like I saw foil within a um little container on her nightstand? >> nightstand, but that's all I saw. But I didn't see any foil or debris. Like usually I find some with debris. Okay. Was that today? No. Not today. >> She is a chronic user. Of what? Um she goes through phases where she will get clean. Okay. But yeah, we've been fighting this battle for a year. You You're a mom The grandparent recounts the emergency, explaining that the child appeared limp and unresponsive before receiving [snorts] the reversal medication, after which the child began breathing more normally. Um your mom, I'm assuming. Okay. She's not on the lease, but I can't keep I can't kick her out. She She She used to live here. Um yeah, you would have to get like a eviction, so you can do that through the courts. Or if you feel like there is other issues that require a protection order, you can file for one of those at the courthouse as well. And um those are kind of your two options right now for not having her here. This is what I saw the foil in. That's what you found the foil in the floor. >> Yeah, it was on the table when I saw it. The last time? Yeah. How long ago was that? >> Oh, that was um maybe a little bit before lunchtime. Oh, today? Yeah, yeah. Oh, okay. Did the daughter admit to you at all she was using using Today? No. She didn't admit She didn't admit anything. But you know your daughter is addicted to Yeah, I know she's addicted to some I I think it's I can't be for certain. She was asking to take her and or else she wouldn't Yeah, she was asking She She doesn't have any active She doesn't have any prescriptions right now. She's out. Is there a reason you keep on you? Well, I'm also kind of in the medical field. I I I'm a tech licensed vet tech. Um and I know my daughter uses, so I wanted to have it on hand. And then I work at the new MedVet in Vancouver. We've had a couple overdoses out there. So that's why I have >> to help your daughter get clean. I'm trying. Do you know it's using it's damn near impossible to keep the kids safe while you're trying to It's too much on one person. Believe me, I know. I have been struggling. over or trying to save one over the other. You know what I mean? Yeah, yeah. So, that's going to be a tough That's a tough family decision. You know what I mean? Um yeah, I saw no remorse. She's not in her right frame of mind right now. So, I'm not going to fault her for that. You should. That's her choices. [clears throat] Yeah, that's a tough situation. That but that is also a disease. It is but it has to be treated and you can't fix them. I know I can't. >> try to fix themselves. I understand that but if she's not going to go I What am I supposed to do? You're remorse on her part. Well, yeah. I mean, you Of course. I I would love to see the remorse but she Um sometimes you can't help her and all you can do is try to get custody of the kids and take care of the children cuz they they need help. It is such a mess right now with the courts because there's a court case in a different county and we can't do Yeah. in here in Clark County, unfortunately. Okay, perfect. Came back as my Okay. There's probably one in the bedroom then. Probably. Yeah. So, we're we're locking it down like a crime scene right now cuz we we legally entered it. >> Yeah. So, there is a restraint There's two competing restraining orders between her and the one that protects her from him. Uh she the children are listed but then there's also one protecting him from her. So, I'm getting a copy to see if the children are also listed. I mean, I know it's competing orders but if it's listed in there and she's not supposed to have the kids and this is happening again. Yeah. But they're emailing it to me, so. You called us Yeah. regarding Regarding um getting help. Okay. Um I wasn't for sure if what I was doing was helping, so I wanted to get the professionals here. Okay. What did What did you do before you called us? >> Well, I came out of my room cuz I was sleeping cuz I work graveyard cuz I heard Summer screaming and I saw her coming out of her room holding a limp and I asked her what is going on and she said that she's choking on something. She said she's choking and I'm like, "Okay." So, we brought her in my room. I took her from Summer and started pounding on her back, pounding on her chest and I wasn't getting any results. I said, "Summer, could she have gotten into anything? Could she have gotten into anything?" And she I believe said there's a possibility or something like that. Or maybe I'm making it I don't know. Um I said, "Call 911." She went in her room to find her phone and then was like at that point also trying to get my can I had had my can in my drawer next to my bed. So, you're worried that your I was cuz she was totally unresponsive, just limp. Her lips were blue. Administered the first dose in her. I think her left right nostril. She said she made like a little bit of a breath. So, I'm like, "Okay, she's coming around." I kept talking to her. Oh, and by that time I did have 911 on the phone. No, I didn't. I didn't have them on the phone yet. And this was after you gave her the dose, right? Yeah. And then I gave her the second dose because the she still wasn't, you know, coming around well. After the second dose is when I got a little bit more of a response. Like she breathed a little bit better. Maybe a couple of like you know, kind of breaths like that. >> Short breaths. Yeah. And I was still screaming at Summer. I said, "Call 911. Call 911." Cuz she still wasn't Nothing had happened. So, I'm like I think in the middle of giving the second I don't know if I'd already given the second dose or before I gave the second dose I called 911 on my phone because it was right there. And so, she she was breathing. I could hear it. I could feel it. Her chest was raising up and down. And then she eventually like right before you you came, she actually looked like alert. I put her on her side just in case she's, you know, vomiting and Summer was um putting clothes on her. And then I heard the knock on the door. I went downstairs, opened the door. >> Officers continue documenting the scene, execute a search warrant for the residence, and later explain the charges filed against the mother while child welfare authorities begin evaluating care arrangements. Okay, guys. Did you hear anything like toilets flushing or anything? No. No, I didn't hear any toilets flushing. And Summer's uh Summer's toilet is um is not the best uh flusher. So, yeah, it doesn't always flush. When she became a little bit more responsive, [clears throat] she uh she was looser in her in her jaw. So, I was able to get a little bit of a better look. I did see some debris on her tongue. Okay. I don't know what that was from, but yeah, she wasn't actively choking on anything that I could tell. Color of like the orange creamsicle, [laughter] you know? It's kind of a orangey. Okay. And it was uh just a little bit. It looked like it was um kind of dissolving. You know what I'm saying? It wasn't solid. And you had mentioned earlier that you saw that tin foil in that black little container thing earlier today. Mhm. Uh what time do you think that was? Around 11:30. I remember sticking my head in there to check on everybody and I did That's when I saw the thing next to the um bed with the foil and I asked her I said, "What is that?" She just said it was um to fix her candle. I don't I'm And yeah, cuz she knows and I will be honest with you, whenever I see foil in my house, like uh Reynolds, you know, foil container, I throw it away cuz I know what it's for. Have you been around her when she's high? Oh, yeah. Okay. It's bad. When she gets money in her pocket, she don't know how to act. But it hasn't been a constant, you know, usage. She's had her moments of sobriety and getting clean and then for whatever reason something triggers her and she starts using again. She wasn't supposed to bring more animals here. I've already got two and then she brought two cats, so they destroyed my house. I got a new house sitting here. It's a pretty sweet little guy. He is sweet. He's He puts up a lot with these little girls. >> [laughter] >> He was trying to get uh custody of the girls, basically. Um so there's like a parenting agreement. That's not a finalized parenting agreement. Long story short, we've had these girls full-time for a year now cuz he got charged with I don't remember exactly what charges were him, but he has He's never actually gone to court yet for that because he doesn't come to the court to see him for that and he's just recently got charged with and went to court for residential burglary. Oh, okay. So he hasn't had any contact with these girls for a year now. That's why he's not But when Summer has Yeah, when Summer has tried to get full custody here, they wouldn't do it because that case is still going on in Grays Harbor. So it's I Yeah, it's just a hot mess and I don't know how to fix it. My assumption is that CPS will probably get involved and at least temporarily Yeah, they took the kids and they're Jessica, so he said for now it's going to be the just a generic office number. I can give that to you. He said that um somebody is going to probably get assigned to the kids at probably like 7:00 or 8:00 in the morning, so Um Hopefully they'll be a a specific person you can talk to at that point. Are they all felonies? No. Uh two of them are felonies, two of them are misdemeanors. Um so the two of them are charged with obstruction, resisting, and possession of controlled substance being meth. Uh it was found on her body. So those are all three are misdemeanors and then felony of uh child mistreatment in the second degree and endangerment uh with a controlled substance. Any other questions for us? All right. I appreciate your cooperation, man. Yeah, no worries. Yeah. Be safe. Thank you. The mother was charged with endangerment involving a controlled substance and criminal mistreatment in the second degree. Remember, immediate medical response and calling emergency services can be critical when a young child shows signs of a medical emergency. Households with substance use concerns should prioritize secure environments and supervision to reduce risks to vulnerable family members. This is the reaction of netizens to this situation. That family member acted quickly calling 911. Situations like this show how fast things can escalate. I'm glad the child got medical help right away. You think the officers were out of options here? Watch what happens next on the body cam and tell [bell] us if you would have done the same. The next incident is when police step in as struggling mom loses control fighting her teen. Okay. That's a big trigger for us because she's raising these girls by herself. She's doing it all by herself. >> Before you start imposing your rights on me, I'm going to impose my rights as a citizen. >> You make no sense. Exactly. You too. >> [music] >> On August 11th, 2023, officers responded to a resident following a report of a mother and her daughter during a baseless argument. I'm disconnecting the line because the reason why they call home >> Okay. Ma'am, can you come with me? Yes. Is somebody going to stay right here with the baby in the car? Before you find your mom. She's my best friend and I authorized her to pick up my child from school. >> Okay, so who is having a hard time breathing, ma'am? Her daughter. She went in to get um some Tylenol because I figured my car could use some hot air. Which I didn't know she was having a hard time, so okay. Well, you can have a seat or whatever. Yeah, but see my feet are burning. Everything's okay. I'm being honest with you about that. Yeah, 4350 I don't have any money right now. You know, they are May I help you, sir? She is having a hard time breathing. >> a knife? Yeah, I have her she's asthmatic. Okay, well let's go see if she's okay. You want to hang out with her? Are you okay, honey? Are you having a hard time breathing? Is it her other than your breathing? No, I just have a few scratches. Scratches. From who? Him. My mom. Okay, they were fighting right here in front of me. A family friend explains that the mother had been drinking earlier and called for help because she felt overwhelmed. The friend transported her home from a convenience store. Reggie. No, I didn't. This boy from Illinois lives here. Okay, Mercy, um he went for a walk. He didn't want to get into What are you and your mom fighting over? Absolutely nothing. All right, so tell me what happened cuz the call was very confusing. Okay, let me tell you what happened. She called me. She told me to come get her stuff. Who? Her? Melissa. She was here by herself. So Melissa called me to tell me to come get her because she felt like she was having a nervous breakdown. I realized that but she's drinking so she didn't want to drive. I went and picked her up. Mhm. I picked her up to come get the drive the Jeep and I took Melissa with me. That's how it was supposed to go but she drove my truck with Journey in it and I brought Melissa home. I think there's too many kids. Do you have an idea on you by chance? Yeah, this is my house. Okay, with that without getting out of the Well, but my feet are burning so no, I don't have it That's why I'm trying to keep you in the car so you don't burn your feet anymore. Um you want to see my phone? No. I can just get it. >> Let me tell you one thing. I am not okay with somebody going into my house without my knowledge. Okay, I have no idea what's going on. No, well get an idea. Listen, you're not going to yell. You're not going to sit down quietly and you're going to converse with me. >> I am. Okay. You're absolutely right, sir. >> right now and let me >> residence. >> Okay, stop. >> Sir? Stop. I'm not going to stop. You're going to stop or I'm going to place you under arrest. >> Listen, this is my residence. My daughter is right here. That's awesome. We're here to help you. So, are you going to put ME IN IN CUFFS RIGHT NOW, TOO? ARE YOU going to put me in cuffs in front of my daughter? This is my residence. >> Okay, if you relax and stop yelling, here's what you need. Okay, can you sit all the way in? Let's just start over, okay? What is your name? Melissa Pyle. Okay. Right now, like Jerry, are you serious? They're going to arrest me. The teenage daughter tells officers the confrontation escalated when the mother approached her during an argument. The daughter [snorts] says both of them fell to the floor during the struggle. No, ma'am. Look look at her. No, YOU DON'T KNOW MA'AM ME. She's the one. Your hand is close TO MY FACE. OH, stop your I'm letting you know right now. Stop your Just be right now just to relax. Jerry, don't do this [ __ ] to me. Oh my god. I didn't do anything. I'm just keeping her inside so she doesn't see me. Okay, you remember that This is my mother's house. Okay. Is her baby? She was with me. She was not Yes. >> Okay, so did she call you because she's having a mental breakdown? Pretty much. So, I went I came and got Mercy cuz she does school from home. So, I came and got her cuz I didn't want to leave her Jeep somewhere else. Where was she? She was at a convenience store. So, you picked her up from her food convenience store and brought her back? I put her in the Jeep. I drove the Jeep and Mercy drove my truck and then I was just going to bring Mercy here so that she could get her stuff and go to my house. >> Journey stayed with me last night. She always stays with me on Thursday nights cuz her mama has class. Mhm. So, then when Melissa said she needed me, I told her to stay right there. I was coming for her. So, you came and picked her up at a convenience store? Yes. No, I drove her vehicle home. I drove it to here. And then Well, her daughter brought your truck here. She was just going to gather some stuff so that she could come to my house. Somehow Jason, her dad, got in the middle of the custody. That's a big trigger for her. So, because she's raising these girls by herself, she's doing it all by herself, and it's just they got into a fight because Melissa was starting [ __ ] with this one, and this one was protecting herself. And so, yes, her mother grabbed her and was scratching her. They were like a cat fight, is really what it was. Melissa's never like this. She's a wonderful mother. But, when she's drinking, this is the first time you've ever been attacked. Am I right? What are those marks from your her nails? Can you tell me what happened? Be honest. Officers attempt to speak calmly with the mother who appears upset and has difficulty explaining her concerns while repeatedly asserting that she has rights in her own home. I don't know what We were sitting right there in my dad's gun club, and you're only arguing with each other, but she like stepped up to me, and I pushed her away, and then She came at me again. And after that went on for a while, I went back inside to grab a few things, and I am too. I don't know what I was doing, but she came like She followed me inside. >> She was sitting in front of the door, and I was asking her to move again so I can go and just get out of the house, and she wouldn't move, so it started again, and I ended up She ended up below me, and I was on top of her, and she had my my hair in my I finally got out whenever she whenever she came outside. I have rights. >> You do. No one's taking them. It's a warning. What is your name? My name is Bernal. Okay, Bernal, before you start imposing your rights on me, I'm going to impose my rights as a citizen. Okay, and I'm not taking it away from [laughter] >> you can stop yourself right now cuz I have the right to impose them on myself. >> You have the rights to impose my rights on yourself? >> No, I have the rights to impose myself. >> Can you start over and just talk instead of yelling? >> You want to take me? Take me, bro. This is my house with my rights. >> As okay, I don't understand what you're trying to say. >> Exactly. >> You make no sense. Exactly. So, you're not making sense. >> What do I need to call, sir? Tell me. Okay. Tell me who I need to call. >> I'm just going to put the phone RIGHT HERE. >> NO, NO. TELL me who I need to call for my rights. >> about? >> You're telling me that I don't have rights when this is my home. >> has said you have no rights. What I'm telling you is you're not going to yell at me. I'm not yelling at you, sir. You have I'm not yelling at you, sir. >> Right now, you're not. I'm not This is my boss. >> Okay, I don't think it's a good idea that you call him, but if you want to call him >> it is a good idea. Okay. >> You've been on the force for how long? It's not relevant. Kind of is. Okay. Have you been drinking at all today? Are you married? >> Yes. My husband died. >> Really? >> From pancreatic cancer. I'm sorry to hear that. >> Yeah, you don't know about that cuz you're so young to know about life. And you want to get on the Albuquerque Police Department and be like, you know, everything. Not at all. Hi. Hi, Albuquerque Police. I have um Officer Andrew Bernal. She's a little 10-18 and struggling to find her words. >> A little 10-18 who is a person who is at her home and willing to go to bed. >> Seeing how you already have the police here, can you disconnect that line and just talk to me? >> will not disconnect the line. Because the reason why they call called the police police is a different reason why you should be here. Okay. I'm trying to figure out why I am, too. But you keep yelling and NOTHING IS HAPPENING. >> COMING at me because you're a first year First Albuquerque whatever the [ __ ] you think you are. Dude, I have no idea what you're trying to say. Damn that's the officers. I'm going to let you go to speak with them. Don't hang up. As officers attempt to manage the scene and ask her to remain calm, the mother becomes more agitated and pulls away while they try to guide her toward the patrol car. I'll be okay? Yeah, absolutely. Please, come. >> All right. Okay. All right. I'll disconnect. You're making very little sense. What is it that you're confused on so I could help clarify? I want to go home. >> Okay. Into my house, which is registered in my name. Why the [ __ ] you guys are here? I don't I'm going to be 100% >> So, if you want to stay here and like you're like macing on me and like Oh, I've been in a car accident. >> No, I'm not THIS IS NOT MY CAR. THIS IS NOT MY CAR. >> MA'AM, LOOK, SEE? This is what happens. You need to relax. You need to relax. Are you serious? And this is You're You guys are going to like You guys are going to make this happen? We're just trying to figure out what's happening. >> Wait. Wait for my brother to come. >> Put this on the car. Wait for my brother to come. Do you have shoes? I believe you guys Can you ask her for some shoes for her? NO, I DON'T WANT THOSE SHOES. MA'AM, DON'T [ __ ] YOU. YOU'RE [ __ ] new employee APD officer, Jerry. Don't Don't pull away. Don't Don't kick him. Do not kick me again. Kelly, how did you do this to me? Okay, you could During the interaction, officers state that she kicked them while resisting instructions. Officers then inform her she is under arrest for battery on a police officer. Just turn around and put your hands Thank you. Put those on. Do not kick me again, please. When there's nobody here? >> You're under arrest for battery on a police officer. >> AND WHO DID I BATTERY? You two I battery. Who did I battery? You kicked my partner and you're going to jail. >> I didn't kick him. I didn't kick him. Where's my brother? I didn't kick him. Walk towards my car. Knock it off. I'm not playing with you. >> I ain't [ __ ] playing. Go. Why are you guys arresting her for? Battery on two police officers. This is happening to me in my own home. >> Go ahead and put your foot in. It's my own home. Follow this officer's instructions. Officers continue interviewing the teenage daughter who describes the physical altercation and confirms that the argument escalated quickly inside the home. I know it's a battery on police officer two times and also killed That was the time. All right, so how many children are in this house right now? Just me and my little Are Are they the only two that live here? We have another little sister, but she switches off days between Okay, so she's with her dad. I was with Yes, I think Okay, so Do you know where you could stay to be safe? My uncle is on his way. So, basically she's talking to you, you guys are fighting about your deceased father. She blocks you into a room like a bedroom. She like stands in front of the door. I wouldn't like my room. I wouldn't say she was blocking me in cuz I was cuz I could get out, but So, you asked her to move out of the doorway and then tell me again what happened. It just I don't really know. Like it just happened all so fast. Did she touch you first or you touched her first or what what happened? I like I I like grabbed her and I moved her, but she's so clumsy whenever she's drunk, so she fell, but she took me down with her. Okay, and then what happens? And she was she had like the back of my hair. She hit the We were right down on the floor in the middle of the hallway and I ended up with her on the floor and before I knew it I was between um her thighs and I didn't I don't even know what happened then. Um I also have ambulance The mother's brother arrives and explains he has been helping care for the children due to the mother's struggles with alcohol. Officers discuss temporary arrangements for the children's care. This is still being around right away. So, I don't really know what's happening with that, but they're coming. And her um Melissa's brother does have authority over the kids and he will try to take them back. Yeah, I'm trying to That was my next thing is just figure out a safe place for them to go while she's drinking. Well, they either go with me or they'll go with him. But, tonight I have plans so they'll probably go with him. Does she like have drinking binges like this a lot or She has an alcoholic. Yes, she is. The last time she drank like this was It was the party of Journey's graduation. Was she like out all night or what? >> No, she went to work. She wasn't feeling good yesterday, so she stayed home and then she went to work this morning. I didn't know anything was wrong until she had texted me. My niece called me and kind of gave me a little bit of background. Okay. Um, what did she update you with cuz >> She said my sister's totally hammered and she's trying to drive and leave. And she attacked Mercy and um Perry, her friend, came and and prevented this all from going down, I guess. Any further than what it is? Any further than exactly what it is. And I believe there's a Sam, her boyfriend, is in the house with her and is trying to handle the situation. Handle this situation? >> trying to calm her down or or he's part of it, I don't know. You know how it is with boyfriends. All right. Well, let me see what the officer inside would like to >> Roger, no problem. Um, I do have at home I have a power of attorney over Over Mercy? >> the kids. All of them? All three. Okay. And also whatever else you need. I I just sent it out home. I have it on the west side. No worries. Let me >> Roger, no problem. >> get that for you. The mother remains in the patrol car while officers coordinate next steps, confirm that relatives will take responsibility for the children, and document the incident. I cannot speak to you. Hello. Yeah. >> One second. Can I talk to you for one second? I know you're too cold to listen to me. I'm too cold to listen? LOOK, OKAY. I'M MAD AND I KNOW AND I KNOW THIS IS WRONG. This is my brother. Please. If there's one person who can take care of me, it's me. IT'S HIM. I SWEAR TO GOD, HE'LL TAKE ME UNDER his wing. Let me talk to him. Let him listen to me. He will take me. Please. I have to go to work. I have to support my family. I'm telling you guys to listen to me, okay? I I would like to listen, but you've been yelling at me whole time. I haven't haven't had a chance to talk to you yet. Right. I'm sorry. Are you hurt? No. All right. So No, listen to me, please. Yeah. You don't have to listen to me because you have your own idea. I get it. No, I want to listen. I came here not knowing what's going on. I'm just trying to make sure you're safe. I'm not doing safe. This is a key to the jail. I'm the only one who is providing any type of income into this house. >> Okay. Get back. I'm in my squad car. I know. You've had a rough day, I heard. And if you want to call my boss, you can call her right now. Please don't take me to jail. I'll go in. I'll go to whatever classes you want. So I I just got to advise you because I don't want you to keep hurting yourself. If you bang your head on my car, I'm going to put you in a head gear. I really don't want It's really hard. My brother has the the man who just showed up in his ID eyes and whatever He's guardian to your kids. of my kids. So more than likely um the person she's talking to him, they're going to go to jail. Oh, that's fine. I'll go and talk TO MY BROTHER. MY BROTHER IS RIGHT HERE AND HE HAS HE HAS GUARDIANSHIP OVER MY KIDS AND HE CAN TAKE my kids right now. And you can take Sam away FROM THE RESIDENCE. I DON'T CARE. I PRO- I I wish that you would. Okay. Well, I'm going to figure all this out. I just need some time. And so I just need you to stay calm, not hurt yourself in the back of my car because we don't want to use force. We don't want to get We don't want to do any of that, okay? My baby is so sick. I know. Can I take my medicine? I can't. I just swear to God. Swear to God. I'll let him Who are you? Mr. Askew? This is my This is my sergeant. I'm the supervisor. I'm the sergeant. He's a sergeant. He's a good dude. HE'S A SERGEANT? YEAH. THIS IS REALLY GOD. Please have a heart, MR. ASKEW. OKAY. HANG ON. I GOT TO GET SO HE STARTED TO ESCALATE. He's banging her head and he didn't let me listen to him talk to Pamela. Sam is giving you a false name. It's not Samuel Smith. It's Samuel Wombat. Okay. Look him up. Can you please call my brother over here? You'll listen to The woman was arrested and charged with battery upon a peace officer and assault upon a peace officer. Remember, family conflicts can escalate quickly, especially during periods of emotional stress or substance use. Remaining calm and cooperating with officers during investigations can help prevent additional legal complications. This is the reaction of netizens to this situation. Situations like this show how quickly arguments can spiral out of control. The officer stayed patient even while things were tense. Good to see family members step in to help with the kids. The tension is already high, or so it seems. What the body cam captures next saves a life pause and comment what you'd do here. The next incident is when police save family from a mother too unfit and dangerous to parent. She grabbed me by my arm and snatched me. Said she going to put the police on me. She left the baby in the house. >> She think I'd be talking to somebody. On October 29th, 2022, officers responded to a parking lot after a man reported that his fiance physically confronted him during an argument earlier at their home. He states she scratched his arm and neck while their infant was nearby. That's the first thing I have to tell you. Second thing I have to tell you. She scratched me on my arm, but they're talking about I hit her. She grabbed me by my arm and snatched me trying to get cuz I told them I'm finna leave her. She going to snatch me by my arm. Then she tried >> Who is she? It's Shakina Games. This This is my girlfriend. And she talking about I hit her and and that. I haven't touched her. Okay, well, she hasn't called me at all. >> She running She running uh said she going to put the police on me. She left the baby in the house. I get my son get the car seat and everything and I came with me. I go to my cousin house and sit up cuz I go keep him the night there but she keep calling me by 4:00 the time telling me she going to have me put in jail. Well, she hasn't called us. The man explains he left the home with the infant, placed the child in a car seat, and drove to a nearby parking lot to avoid further conflict. He tells officers he did not strike her and only pulled away when she grabbed his arm. I'm calling I come to the police to let them know that I got my son and I'm carrying and I got just as much right to him as she do. My name on the birth certificate. I ain't touched nobody. I ain't did no Okay, well, she hasn't called us at all. Well, she called the police and all I did >> She hasn't called us. She left and got in the car and left. So, I just got my son and he he he carried him on with me, put him in the car seat, got his baby bag, and just carried him out. And now she's cursing me telling me she's going to have me put in jail about my son. My son name on the birth certificate. I'm the one taking him. I don't want her to go to jail but I just don't want her to try to tell me she's going to kill me and all this stuff. I ain't finna fight about it. I see you're really upset. I understand. Not really. I'm not really upset with her because she done did this before. The same thing here before and I called the the police on her before. But she Yeah, but she wanted to get me in trouble now. I'm not finna let her get me in no trouble by no [ __ ] Do you have a driver's license on you? No, ma'am. I ain't got my wallet and everything set at the house. Okay. Do you have a Florida driver's license? Yeah, but And this is a recent She did it in the night. Oh, this is today? Where's she at right now? She left in her car? Unknown car? I don't want to go to jail cuz I need help with this baby. I work two jobs and I can't take care of no baby getting on no two jobs. That's all I just want her I don't want her to call me no problem. I want her to come get the baby if she want the baby. She can get him and care for him what she want. And I do what I have to do. What's your guys' relationship? That's my fiance. She my fiance but every time I turn around she trying to fight me. Okay. Yeah, I'm tired of it. Putting the hands on me and everything with all them little You see these scratches around my neck? >> Yeah. I'm sick of this. So And if I mean if I do it back then what going to happen? What's her name? Shakeena Gaines. I said I'm going to leave. I'm gone. When I got ready to go she grabbed me by my arm. I snatched away from her. I get out the door. I'm I'm putting police on you. You going to jail. I just keep on going. Yeah, I ain't waiting for I ain't waiting for none of that. I just kept going. I went to Woodfield out here to that park down there and I parked and started feeding him. Giving him his So this incident occurred at your house. So because of y'alls relationship you guys are in a intimate relationship that has been going on for you guys are a fiance. Officers explain that because the two are in an intimate relationship, the situation qualifies as a domestic violence investigation under state law and must be formally documented. Okay, you guys have been together for 5 years. So in Florida you don't have the option of telling us that you don't want to prosecute her. You don't have the option. The state attorney's office makes the decision on whether or not they're going to prosecute her. So you come up to me and you tell me that you and her got into a physical altercation, I have to take a report on it and I have to investigate it to the full of my abilities. And I have to either make an arrest or write I'm I'm definitely writing a report on it. But I would like to talk to her and get her side of the story. So she's coming here to meet you? She said she was going to call me she'd be calling me in a minute but we didn't say we ain't got no time. So was the baby there when all this happened? He was in his in his seat laying on the couch right there. Okay. She really hurt me, man. She ain't like she hurt me, man. It doesn't matter. It was physical unwanted touch and that by force actually is battery. So I have to investigate it. No telling what she'll do, man. Cuz I can't I can't lose my job trying to take care of that baby tonight. I'm going to go see her in a minute. I don't really want her going to jail. I just want her She want the baby to get the baby back. >> I said, I'm sorry, but it's not your choice whether or not she goes to jail. So here's what we're going to do. We're We're going to investigate it like we're supposed to. We are legally bound to investigate. Right here. See, I told you I >> We're going to get all the facts. Yes. Okay? And then we're going to come together and we're going to evaluate everything and make a decision. Yes. Now sometimes our hands are tied and sometimes they're not. Are you guys pursuing a divorce or anything? Uh separation? They're not married. Oh. They're engaged. She She what happened. She think I'm She think I be talking to somebody and I'm not, really. And she This is her problem. She really don't trust me cuz she got trust issues. I'll be home when she work. I take care of the baby. When I work, she take care of the baby. That's what we've been doing. Yeah, and then she getting stressful for her cuz she feel like I'm You know, and I work two jobs and she feel like I'm I bull driving or something. And then that's all too. And she just kind of mad about it. She The in the morning she wouldn't even be the same person, but now she just kind of She pregnant but I think what I think she pregnant again really what I really think cuz she act like that cuz she be squeezing She's a sweet girl, but then And lately last month or so she ain't been so sweet and I think she's got like pregnant again. I really do. And she And temper here. Congratulations. >> Oh, I'm not taking that as offense. No offense, but sometimes y'all could be real rough on us when y'all get there. Mhm. I don't deny that one. Yeah, you get kind of rough on us when y'all get there. And I I take it because I think she is, but she's supposed to be going Wednesday to the doctor. You see. Are you Are you guys pursuing any sort of separation or anything like that? >> No. She ain't She ain't even told me, but at my age she been cussing me telling me where you at. Come home. I understand why I asked that. What you're describing isn't healthy. Yeah, she tell me come to the house. She was going on the phone. I hung it up on her. And she had got furious then cuz I won't answer the phone then. When she get to talking trash, I hang it up. And she get furious. I understand. >> I'm not taking anything personally. I don't >> no. I understand. And I tried to I thought she was crazy. I think she is cuz last when she was with the Same thing. She get on my head now cuz she feel sometimes weird. She get on me. Did you put your hands on her at all? No. I didn't put my temporary. Thank you. I'll be back in a minute. No. I ain't I ain't I ain't did nothing, but when she grabbed my arm, I just snatched it away. Hit with them. I snatched it away. That's it. She grabbed my arm. I just pulled away from her. Officers informed the man that his driver's license is suspended and advised both adults that they cannot drive away from the scene. They also confirmed both have a place to stay separately for the night. I'm just going to give you a heads-up right now. Um you do not have a valid driver's license, so you cannot drive this car. So if you want to go ahead and start working on somehow to get out of here. Neither does she. So Yeah, do you have insurance? I don't know. It says it's suspended on something. Did you not pay your insurance? >> I didn't I didn't pay because I'm I'm trying to catch up. We just She went out of town. Yeah, that does happen sometimes. >> And and it just say I I didn't pay last month. Yeah. Do you have a Do you have a place to stay tonight? Both of y'all got a place to stay tonight? Yes. That's why I was going to say. Regardless [crying] of what happens tonight, no matter what, you guys can't be I'm going to get another call. Yeah. She called up here and she You want to call her and see if she's coming? That's what I wanted to I wanted to just talk to her cuz she was scared of me. When y'all talk to her, see I what I want That's what I wanted to my talk to her cuz she was calling right now. I called Mr. He was one that used to be used to be sitting down here. I got him one time when she was pregnant to talk to her. I just wanted him to talk to her. >> Preston? What's that? Deputy Bates? Probably. >> What's his name? He was at the flea market? Yeah. Yeah, that's probably Deputy Bates. Bates? Yeah. Yeah, he he he And that's You call him now, he he he'll give it. Okay. Yeah, he You want to go ahead and call her so we can see if she's still coming? Okay, answer it and see if she's coming. The woman arrives at the location repeatedly demanding her baby and claiming the man took the child without permission. Officers ask her to calm down and begin explaining the situation. She called. You were doing something behind her back. What physically happened? She pushed you off of her or you said something about her? Like I was I went to the bathroom and she come in there. And then and then when I got ready to take a >> on the toilet or where you? >> I was going to take a shower. And when she come in there when she come in the bathroom and kind of let you go by the door. I was going to go by, she grabbed me by the arm like and all I did was snatch away from her and went on out towards the door. Then she was talking about, "Yeah, I'll lock your head up and all this here. I had you locked up in this jail." No, you don't have me locked >> So, she came into the bathroom and you're trying to take a shower. I was going to take a shower. And then she came like and messed with you. >> trash and then I was trying to walk by. You tried to walk by her and that's when she scratched you. She grabbed me by the arm and I snatched away and I probably did more than the harm than that cuz I snatched away from her. She had me by my arm and I snatched. Yeah, all right. Get her to park Get her to park somewhere. Oh, can I You might You might park You might park your car? No, no, I Can you mind parking your car in the I just want my baby. He ain't I've been calling him for 3 hours. >> I'm going to need you to bring down the tone of >> he he took my my baby. Just go hop back in your car, have a seat, park your Can I please just give my baby, please? We're working for you. Okay. He took my baby. Okay. He jumped on me 3 hours ago, ma'am. He took my baby. Okay. >> I've been calling I've called him over 50 times. I just want my baby. Okay. So, Let's try to talk to >> my baby. You've said [clears throat] that about 20 times now. Just take a minute. Do you want a water? I don't want anything. I just want my child. >> that. Okay. He's the father of the child, correct? No, he's not. Okay. >> He's not. Is his name on the birth certificate of the child? Ma'am, I just want my baby. I During questioning, she states the man is not the child's father, though she acknowledges his name is on the birth certificate. Officers attempt to clarify custody and calm the situation. I've been I've called him over 50 times. >> time being, miss I'm not going to let him take my child. Okay. He's been a hitting me. I'm not going to let him take my baby. You You talking like this and yelling like this is not not helping. >> I know, ma'am, but he took my baby. Okay. Do you mind if I reach in your car and turn it off? Okay. You can't drive this car. You don't have a a driver's license. It's suspended. That's the first thing I have to tell you. Second thing I have to tell you, he's claiming he has custody of the child. Can you explain that to me in a little bit >> not have custody of my baby. Explain that to me in a little bit calmer of a manner cuz that's not enough for >> on me 3 hours ago. >> Okay. We're trying to resolve the custody issue at this time. So, we He does not have custody of my baby. I see a doctor for the child. >> No, he does not. >> Is he on the birth certificate? >> He's on the birth certificate, but he does not have custody of my baby. The woman suddenly runs toward the man while he is holding the infant and attempts to grab the child. Officers intervene, pulling her away and restraining her after she continues struggling. He's 3 months 3 months yesterday. I I cannot believe you are doing this to bring my baby. >> Uh-uh. No. No. No. No. No. I want my baby. Give me my baby. I DON'T MA'AM. MA'AM. GIVE ME MY MY BABY. HOLD UP. STOP. STOP. LET'S GO. STOP. BABY. YOU SEE IT. I'M PUTTING MY HANDS ON I HATE YOU. I HATE YOU. FEEL IT. I HATE YOU. I HATE YOU. THIS WHAT I'VE BEEN TELLING THE PEOPLE, MAN. I hate you. He gave my baby custody. I cannot believe you allowed I cannot believe you would do this to me. I told you. I told you about putting your hands on me every day. I cannot believe you would do this to He is the other day. I ain't going to never forget you. SO344. Look at me, you dummy. SO344, we have 10-15. Where is my baby? I just want my baby. It's okay. Let's get in the unit here. Give me my baby. And you messed up. They did. While officers attempt to control the situation, she continues resisting and reportedly strikes officers during the struggle. She is then placed in handcuffs and secured in a patrol vehicle. He's my baby. Please let her up. Yo, she's pregnant, man. I'm backing off on the other side of the car. Yes, sir. If you get involved No, I'm not. >> Back up. Go to the other side of the car. Yes, sir. I'm not going to hurt my baby. She's pregnant, man. She's pregnant, sir. She's pregnant, man. Hey, I just my baby I'm Wait till one gets here. Look, she's got she's not All right. Who's that? She's pregnant, man. She's got crazy, man. She was fighting us. She was fighting us. I just want my baby. You okay? Uh Yeah, get her in a car. Put her in a car, please. All right, get up. On your knees. Damn it, girl. Stay in the car. >> [laughter] >> Just sit right here. Sit right here. Sit right here. Sit right Okay. Huh? She's not in search. No. Okay, so You got anything on you? Sign up. We'll deal with all this anyway. My god. This is my concern right now. Hey. I don't know if I broke it, bent it up real bad, or what, but I heard it crack. Can you handle the domestic portion of this? >> Yeah, I'm good. Are you okay? Yeah, I'm fine. So I'm trying to I'm trying to collect my stuff right now. And she like starts running at him. And then we're like, "Stop, stop, stop." And then Jared threw her on the ground. And I think when he threw her on the ground, did she ever hop I have blood right I'm pretty sure he does. Yeah. Officers interview witnesses and document injuries on the man's arm. After reviewing the events and her actions during the arrest, officers proceed with charges and arrange for the vehicles at the scene to be moved. She did. She did. She did. Cuz she was at one point she was grabbing his hoodie. And like it was 100% Like we wouldn't even need the password then. But yeah, I got that. I won't lie to you man. I I won't try to No, we We're not claiming that you did that. We're just I yeah. You were telling her to get off of you. >> Yeah, I'm telling >> I know. I was tired. Huh? That's her car. We're going to get towed cuz she doesn't have a license. I mean she doesn't He also doesn't have a valid license. So I didn't say that. You got somebody coming? Can they move her car up next to yours? Okay. Sir, are you willing to write a sworn affidavit of what occurred tonight? I can't force you to write a statement. No, I don't want I can't I can't That's all right. I need a help. I can't do it. I can't keep the baby with me because she will not I just got my son and kid with me till she calm down. Do you want to write a sworn statement about this? You don't need to. Okay. I'm not going to force you to write it. He needs to get out of Not around her. Huh? That's she's still claiming that he the whole time. Do you want some water? Okay. I got it. Man, I'm sorry, yeah. Man, what the hell is going on right now? Okay, I'll talk to you in a second. Are you calm enough to talk to me now? Okay. So we're not even going to talk about what just happened. We're not even going to talk about that right now, okay? We're going to talk about what happened earlier. So I got to read you a couple things before we talk about it. Do you understand each of these rights as I have explained them to you? Just say yes or no. Okay. Have you previously requested any law enforcement officer to speak to allow you to speak to an attorney? Having these rights in mind, do you want to talk to me? Well, I'm going to jail. So, there's nothing for me to say. Do you want to talk about it or not? No. No? No. Okay. So, that's going to be about a little bit ago, that incident. That's what I was trying to talk to you about. Do you want to talk to me about any of >> the police. I called the police for help. And they took my baby. So, do you want to talk to me or not? There's nothing for me to say. I'm still going to jail. >> Well, you're you're telling me things, but I'm just trying to make sure you want to talk. Yes or no? I cuz I can We can talk or we cannot. Am I going to jail, ma'am? Yes, you are. Okay, so there's nothing for me to say. And I pulled in He pulled in next to me. And he's like, "Hey, I need to talk to you about something." He has like a little I think it's a 3-month-old in his hand. I don't know. So, he's like, "Hey, like I just want y'all to know I didn't do anything to her." And I was like, "I don't know what you're talking about. I haven't got a call about her. I don't know if it's TPD." And he's like, "Well, I didn't touch her. She touched me." Shows me scratches on his arm. Newborn child in in his arms when she did that, pulling him onto the ground. And then we had to pull him off. I pulled her off of him. This might be a stretch. She's pregnant. She knows she's pregnant. Yeah. >> She's still I don't know She >> can't really baby her baby, so I don't know what's up. Okay. Yeah, and then he's saying the whole reason why this whole thing happened is cuz she's pregnant. She gets really crazy when she's pregnant and does all the Quick question. And this is not about the case, it's about your health. All right, it's for it's just for your health. How are you feeling? You feel good? Are you currently pregnant? You don't know. Okay. Do you think you need EMS for anything? Feel light-headed? Okay. All right, sit tight for a second. We'll see if we can get EMS here, all right? I'm sorry. I I If I would have stopped, it wouldn't have been me. Really. It wouldn't have It probably been worse on me. Later. >> what? I'm glad that we were here when it happened, right? I'm glad you here yeah because I've been telling you all night she started this stuff. See my window over there? She broke that window there like 2 weeks ago, 3 weeks ago. Okay. And I had to call these called I called 16 times before they come. Mhm. And then she said when she going to pay for the window, okay? I just let that slide. Mhm. Sounds like you guys need to stop being together. Yes. Well, she is going to jail today as you can probably assume for fighting everyone. Do you care if I take pictures of of you? You don't You don't need to. I mean it's it's it's your I'm asking you if I can because you have the option to say yes or no. The woman was charged with domestic violence battery related to the earlier physical confrontation with her partner. Remember, domestic disputes can escalate quickly especially when emotions and family stress are involved. Remaining calm and allowing officers to manage the situation can help prevent additional legal consequences. This is the reaction of netizens to the situation. Things escalated really fast once she arrived. The officer stayed focused on keeping the baby safe. This situation shows how complicated family disputes can become. Everyone thought it was too late until the body cam shows the exact second the officer [bell] stepped in. Did you predict that rescue? The next incident is when police saved teen girl from her extremely toxic mother. And then she started trying to hit me with the chair. Then she started choking me out. Then she swung She ran away to some wrong ass man house. I don't know where she at. I don't know how to find her. She pulled my hair and we got into it. >> If I'm going to jail, I want her removed. On October 12th, 2023, officers responded to a residence after a 16-year-old reported an argument about a mother following the teen visiting a boy's home without permission. What are you saying to her? Like what like be more detailed. The police. Come to the door. Come here. What's going on? How are you doing? I'm Officer Smith of the City of Atlanta Police. That's my grandma. Where's your mom? I don't know. She left. She's probably at home. Do you want her address? No, I want you to tell me what happened. >> Okay, she came in here and she I locked myself in the bathroom. All right. And then she came in there and did what? Uh-huh. She came in there and she started hitting me. So I went in the living room and I sat down and she started hitting me some more. So I started hitting her back and we started fighting and then she went and she picked up a chair and then she started trying to hit me with the chair. Then she started choking me and then she started choking Then she let go. Then her grandma started pulling my hair. I said You seen a gun? What did the gun look like? It was purple. Huh? It was purple. It was purple? Let me see your Officers observe visible injuries and begin documenting the teen's condition. The teen confirms she is 16 and lives with her mother. I'm going to put the light on you so I can check you out. You How old are you? 16. You seen this happen, grandma? She was trying to stop it. You tried to stop them from fighting? All right, grandma. What did you see? So where do you Where do you live at? Three names with my mom. You live with your mom? Yes. So you was over here? And okay, so what brought you over here? You just was over here just No, I had went to a friend's house and I didn't tell my mom. So when she found out The grandmother explains that the teen had asked to be picked up from another location. The mother tracked the teen's phone, arrived at the grandmother's home and became extremely upset leading to a confrontation between them. She got mad and I asked my grandma to come pick me up from where I was and she was tracking my phone. So, when she found out I was over here, she came over here to give me a whooping. What's your mom's name? Ashley Nicole. You was at a friend's house. You didn't tell your mom. She found out. She called you. She got She was mad. So, you called your grandma to come pick you up. She tracked your phone to your grandma's house. She called She came over here to whoop you. What you told her, mom? Everything and everything like that. Everything to my friend's house. So, you was with your mom living for the girl? Okay. Yeah. Everything and everything. She got her stuff like that. She got her stuff like that. Everything and everything. Please get here. You know I don't play that no way in here. Uh-huh. I was in She called me. But we out here. Come out here and check it out. Everything and everything. So, we came to to this location over there. Downtown Drive. We sitting in the parking lot. Everything. She called me. Everything. But not my mom. Yeah, I told her I'm on my way. Everything. I said, "Okay." She called me. So, I picked her up. I'm on my way over here. Everything and everything. I'm going to keep on trying to pick her up. But daughter went into a rage. When we got here, she went into a rage. She asked to be picked up. She had her stuff. She going to get her. I'm in the middle of getting my stuff. I got to move my car. Right here, now. I'm trying to stop them. It was not that serious. Right. But my daughter went into a rage. Everything and everything. She 15. She don't do that. Right. They don't do that. What's your What's your name, grandma? Mattie. Stand inside here so you don't not get wet and be cold, okay? I'm going to go right to the car real quick, all right? Be out car right back. I don't think nothing crazy happened. She She She did something wrong. Mama came to do what she had to do. So, agree with you 100% but I feel like she just went a little too far. >> Went too far? The teen provides additional details saying the confrontation escalated into a fight. Her grandmother attempted to intervene and the mother continued striking her. She also states she briefly locked herself in a bathroom [music] after seeing her mother return outside with an object she believed to be a firearm. Yeah, I mean that's just a So I want to call the cops or whatever. Does grandma know where the mom is at? They they gave me the address. It's one thing to whoop your child but you don't got to whoop your child with a chair. You know? I got to find my daughter. I'm from Texas that's me though. That's you. I ain't from the punching in the eye though. That's what I'm saying but see we don't know all that. >> we don't know how it got she could have been hitting her with the belt and What did grandma say what was up? She said the same thing she just said like she grandma just feel like she she went too far she turned up too much. She definitely did. >> you whoop her with a belt since she was four but now what she did is all right. Yeah. She shouldn't have been out. No they got into like a fist fight. Oh really? Yeah. Oh she was punching the mom too? They were fighting. The mom went to fight her she went to I guess feel like she could fight the mom back. Well I'm going to call her first though see if she uh Is the mom still living? No. It's the grandma's house. So listen now I understand what you're saying now there's one thing to discipline but there's also one thing going too far. This is an old lady I just spoke with. And that's going too far. Yeah. Now I'm with the discipline and all that but when it comes to the punching and stuff come on you can't do that to your child. I I totally understand. That's when she picked up the chair and started hitting me with it. But she didn't hit you with the chair. Yes she threatened to hit me with it and then my grandma then she she pushed my grandma and I started hitting her again. >> pushed grandma? Yeah. What happened to your grandma when she got pushed? >> I don't know my grandma didn't say anything. And we started fighting again and then And think I don't remember what really happened after that, but I heard my sister got back in between us and then that's when my mama started saying, "Oh, I'm finna I'm finna hurt her." And she started choking me. Then she spit in my face and she was like, "Oh, you're She spit in your face? Yeah, she spit actually did An officer calls the mother and asks her to return to the residence to explain what happened. At first, she refuses saying the teen ran away to an adult man's home, but eventually agrees to come to the scene. Okay. She was like, "Oh, you're going to get in trouble." What are the charges already? She said you going to get what? AIDS. For her spitting on you? Mhm. Oh, she said cuz you were out cuz you were out late or something. >> She thinks that I was with a boy. Yeah, she thinks that I was with a boy. She was like, "I'm going to get AIDS and then tell everything about you." And then she left. And then that's when I looked out the window. She was coming. I think she parked over there cuz she was coming from over here with a gun. And I was like, "Oh, she has a gun." And I went and locked the door. Yes, it was in her hand. And I locked I closed the door and then I went in the bathroom and I locked the door. Have you seen the gun prior to today? Have you seen it before? Hello. Hello. May I speak with um Ashley Saintfleur? Who is this? Hey, good afternoon, ma'am. My name is Officer Simeon of Atlanta PD. I'm at your mom's house right now. There's a situation she with your daughter. Mhm. Do you mind coming on scene? Nope. I'm not coming. You don't want to come? Nope. Okay, cuz um she got some medication. She we just want to clarify and hear from you what happened tonight and stuff like that. Oh, she ran away. When did it happen? Tonight. Tonight or something? I'm sorry. You said this happened tonight. She left tonight? >> Yeah. She ran away to some grown man's house. Did you go and get her or did you find her or somewhere? No, she has two phones and um when you connect the other phone to the Wi-Fi, I seen all of the text messages. That's how we knew where to find her. Miss Miss Singfield. Yes. Well, where you located right now? Can you uh come back over here and talk to us cuz we need your side of the story. I'm giving my side of the story. I don't live in Atlanta. Yes, we know she You're not going to come? No. Okay. Well, all right. Well, you'll have you'll be uh and charges going to be put out on you, all right? Yeah, I'll come back over >> When the mother arrives, she explains she discovered messages showing the teen had traveled by rideshare to a man's apartment. She says she tracked the location, confronted her daughter at the grandmother's home, and admits that during the argument she struck the teen with a belt, and that both of them fought. I'll do anything if I would have got him over there. Well, I need your story, but you're in here or you want to be over the phone and not come over here and give it, so we're going to take it for what it is. Okay. All right. It take you what? It take me 30 minutes to get from my house. All right. Well, you're on the clock. You need to hurry and get here because if you get here and talk or we just throw the charges on you and you just deal with it how you deal with it. All right. How you doing I'm Officer Smith out here at the Atlanta Police. All right. So, what happened today? So, I came home from work about 8:00 9:00. Uh-huh. I mean the house She text me while I was in the fire bay. She text me around 7:30 that's when I got off work. Uh-huh. She said, "Oh, I'm going to sleep." Go ahead. I got some random knee bone. What? I got these coming out of everywhere. So, anyway, she all text me said she going to sleep cuz she been texting she been texting all day at school they said she tired. Uh-huh. I get home, nobody in the room. Like, "Where you at?" Call you call you call you call you call you call you call you won't answer. Turn the phone off. So, I get your other phone cuz you know, the iPhone, even though you switched the phone, you can still see all the texts and everything. Go through the phone, she's telling some grown ass man, "Oh, my mama think I'm going to stay in this house? She got me [ __ ] up." And laughing about it like it's funny. The address in the phone. Cuz she got a little job, but she actually got her Uber and Dick dashed over to this man's house. So, I'm telling her like I'm calling calling calling. By this time I'm in a panic. I don't know where she at. I don't know how to find her. Emotions running high. I see the address in the phone. I go over there. Boom, put in the gate code, go in the gate, but it's an apartment complex. Can't find apartment. I call 911. Call 911, we kept getting the voicemail. By this time she turned the phone What I did was I moved all her money from her Cash App. Make you can't go nowhere. So, I'm going to draw you out like roaches. She called She called my mom. The company called. Now, instead of my mom telling her, "You wrong. You are dead ass wrong. What if you would have gotten in this man's house, it would have been 20 other men in there. You don't know what the [ __ ] could have happened to you. I don't know these people. I don't know this man." She tell her, "Oh, yeah. We She tell me actually. Both of us get to the apartment complex. Well, I'm going to take her to my house, then you come up there. I'm not going to tell her you coming." So, naturally I'm coming over here to discipline my child cuz you dead ass wrong. This is crazy. She turned on me, now I'm wrong. I'm the wrong party. But this lady done ran away from home. We live all the way in Fayetteville. She came in the Uber all the way to Atlanta to drive in the Uber. And she got that in the phone like it's normal to text messages still there. Even now she's still texting the little boy something so why he said it's 8 inches, he was a good boy. Like what the All right. So, So happened when y'all got up there? Emotions in high, we got into it. Yeah, we did. What you mean y'all got into it? >> my hair and we got into it. So as soon as you went up there she just pulled your hair? No, we was into it and I said Carmen why you lying? >> mean you was into it? Like what Like be more detailed. >> After hearing her statement and observing the teen's injuries, officers informed the mother she is under arrest. She is placed in handcuffs while expressing frustration about the situation. All right, then. All right. We argued. Yeah, motions were in high whatever so I didn't have a belt and I could see the whoop her. Uh-huh. When I did whoop her she did grab my hair. Okay. And then the minute she her grab my hair, yes, she we did fight. Okay. Yes, we did. Okay. And she pulled my hair out and it was a fight, yeah. Yeah. All right, so this is where we at with it. You finna be under arrest. Okay, I know. Okay. You going to be under arrest. Turn around for me. What you put Don't put Don't put that in your pocket. I'm just putting my ID up. Just turn around for >> got no milk. All right. Here, take my ID. This wrong and that They fighting. Y'all just let Y'all just let these kids do that. Help her, bro. This is wrong. They They already knew they was wrong. >> That's why y'all treat me like I was bad. But it's fine. You got anything in your pocket now? No, I don't. I just gave my baby. You know say don't pull nothing out your pocket. I wouldn't. No, you can reach in your pocket for my safety. I got to make sure. Man, you can look at me and tell ain't nothing in here. You got a sweater on and everything. Come on, man. As long as I told you we good, all right? Just stop. Ain't no leaning on me, man. I got you. Well, since I'm going to jail I want her removed from that house. To be placed custody. No, you can't do that. That's not how that Officers explain the charges to those present and arrange for the teen to be transported to a hospital for medical evaluation. They also state the case will proceed through the court system for review by a judge. That works. It don't work like that. Why it don't? It don't. She will be tomorrow. So she don't have no say over her? Take your own thing out your pocket. Okay, you got me handcuffed I'm taking it out. That's real. All right. Come on. Can you tell me what my charges is? I can tell you all your charges right now. Put your hands in the car. You want DV? Okay. Battery on the child, on the minor. All right? Uh-huh. Your mom don't want to press charges, so you ain't going to get simple battery for pushing her. All right. All right. Any more questions for me? We're going to go to the precinct. We'll talk more. Yeah. I want to talk to somebody, man, about my wife, man. >> That way she can get checked out there. Where she going to jail for, man? That's my wife, man. You want to get her out? They going to tell me no information? What? Bro, calm down. Why my wife going to jail? She's going to jail. Relax, man. What you yelling at me for? Relax. If you going to ask me a question, relax. We cool? You good now? Battery. Simple assault. Cruelty to children. You can whip your child, but punching her, no. That don't go. That girl got a whole her whole eye swollen. We going to get her to Grady now to go check her out. I'm 16 years old doing this. Yeah. You don't punch your child. I have a child. He have a child. So, I'm going to need you to come with me cuz we called the ambulance. They're still not coming, so we going to need them to check you out. So, we going to go to the precinct so they can do that. Okay. So, we're going to go to the precinct. We got um your daughter also in custody. She's being charged with um battery. So, we're going to go to the precinct. Please, please. She ain't want to press no charges and have a battery stuff. What? She ain't want to press no charges and have a battery stuff. She just beat the hell out of me. No, we need her to go to Grady to get her eyes need to get checked by the doctor and everything. But, man, I don't want to press no charges I understand you don't want to press charges, but she want to press charges and what happened to her we got to go with that. We're not charging her for anything that she did to you. But, ain't ain't my child going to be locked up? She's already She's already out, I guess. Huh? That's my grandbaby. She's not getting recharged for anything. She's out. But, I don't want my daughter charged with that. She's already a child. Man, she Man, it's not It's just a teenager and a dog. I understand, man, but it's the law. We got to enforce the law. Let's just put it that way. The charges for the mother included battery against a minor, simple assault, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Remember, family conflicts can escalate quickly when emotions are high, making calm communication and support systems >> [music] >> important during disagreements. When a situation becomes physical, law enforcement may intervene to ensure safety and allow the courts to determine appropriate next steps. This is the reaction of netizens to the situation. I'm glad the officers focused on getting the teen medical attention. This situation shows how quickly family arguments can spiral. Good to see the officers listening to both sides before making a decision. What do you think about these situations? Comment below to share your thoughts, and like this video if you want to continue calling out such cases. To stay updated, don't hesitate to subscribe to Law Zone for more content.