He's very manipulative and controlling and I don't feel safe with him. He puts on a front like he's normal and he's not. He's very very MENTALLY [screaming] the door. You are in huge trouble. I have a almost 50,000 Tik Tok following. >> You're staying on the grounding. >> Something feels wrong the second cops step [music] inside. Fear hangs in the air. Emotions are boiling over and what the body cam captures reveals an extremely unstable family on the edge. >> Keep climbing through the window. Baby scared of sleep. I was going to keep her. You're on my property. I know my rights. >> This is when when hero cops sense an extremely unstable family environment. Here is law zone where features real police body cam footage documenting how officers handle tents and unpredictable situations as they happen. The first incident is that police save family from their mother's relentless toxic rage. >> Psychologically abusive. He convinced her that I was delusional and paranoid. I don't know. It happened really fast, but he claims that I did it in >> August 30th, 29. 24 officers responded to a residence after a woman reported her husband assaulted her weeks earlier and stated she wanted to leave due to ongoing marital conflict during the divorce process. >> Hello. >> What's going on? >> Um, we are going through a divorce. My husband hit me two weeks ago, but it it didn't leave a mark. And I have text messages proving that he's admitting to the incident and he's downplaying it. And I told him I was cuz we're going through a divorce and I'm just afraid he's very manipulative. I've been controlling and so I'm just putting up with this stuff. But I told him I'm going to I'm just going to call the police because my therapist encouraged me to like a week ago, but I didn't. He also won't allow me to get. >> She explains the alleged earlier incident involving household items and describes a separate dispute where water ended up on her husband which she says he blamed >> my mail and I had to get a PO box cuz he said he didn't trust me and he looks very normal but there's something wrong. >> Is he inside right now? >> He is with our son. I want to fileult charges against him. He threw water on himself and took a picture of it and said he's going to file charges against me cuz he said that I did it when I told him I was just going to go and tell them what happened. >> Do you have the text messages right now? >> What happened was we were in the kitchen and he was blaming me for come in front of the vehicle so we're not standing in front of the door. >> Yeah. Okay. >> Yeah. Tell me tell me what happened that day. I didn't do the dishes and he I'm expected to do that stuff because I don't make as much money. It's really messed up and that's why we're getting divorced. And he was the one that took the sippy cups, these dirty ones, and there were fruit flies, and he brought them downstairs and they were like attracting fruit flies, too. So, I took them and I dropped them right in front of his face and he turned around. Officers ask about custody, prior police responses, and any weapons. The woman reports prior welfare checks and ongoing verbal disputes. >> And he hit me and then he's claiming that he just pushed me and that I got in the way. So that's all that I have, him admitting to the incident. And I don't feel safe with him and I want him away from me inside. >> Yeah, he's inside with our son. >> Is there any weapons in the home? No, but he's absolutely nuts. He's saying that I threw water on him and took a picture and said he's in a file on me first and that he was going to take our son and I said, "You're not taking our son anywhere. I don't feel safe with you." Now, the police have been here um a few months ago when this whole divorce thing started, but we hadn't filed yet. And >> what were they here for? >> Because we were fighting. >> Okay. and my parents were sending wellness checks, but it's just gotten to the point where like I can't live with him any longer. He's just really He just puts on a front like he's normal and he's not. >> Yeah, >> he puts on a front like he's normal and he's not. He's very very mentally and psychologically. >> Officers clarify timelines and dates, noting the reported physical contact occurred weeks earlier and was not immediately reported. reallyive. >> Do you have your ID with you? >> If it's inside, it's fine. >> Yeah, it's in my car. My whole family is in support of my divorce and they It's too I didn't want to have to call the police and I didn't want to have to go to them cuz I know I'm just I'm going to lease a house soon in like a month and I just have been like putting up with it. >> You don't have to apologize for calling us. That's why we >> It's not what it's not what I wanted to do. like on your Friday. >> No, I get that. >> I just can't believe he did that and then took a picture of himself and said he was going to file a charges against me. >> So, about the incident last week >> in the kitchen. Yeah. A couple weeks ago. >> Was it a couple weeks ago? Okay. So, >> what happened? And I even like looked at it like that. I thought maybe that would leave a mark because if it did, I thought that then you would report it, but it didn't. And I was like, "That hurt. Like, you hit me." And he said, "That was just a reaction to throwing them at me." And I did. >> The woman provides text messages and continues describing financial and household conflicts. Officers focus their questioning on the current day incident. >> And I lifted three up and I went like this, dropped it in front of his face. And I did that because it's like, "Look at what you brought down." >> So he was in >> reaction. He like he says it's in reaction but in normal situation he wouldn't have it's because it was me. He wouldn't have done that around anybody else. Would I have dropped them in front of him? Yeah. Cuz I'm going to stick up for myself. I'm not just >> And then what date was this? >> He um uses my mental health against me and I have my two psychiatrists and a therapist to back me that I my mental health is fine. He uses it against me. He's here. Let me find this. Can he seriously do charges against me for something that for throwing water at himself? >> We don't know what we've got right now. So, >> okay. >> I'm just trying to gather as much information as I can so we can figure this out. See, you guys got cameras up here. Do you have cameras on the inside? >> No. He has one pointed at the computer which is pin protected and he won't allow me in it and it's my things. And my lawyer told me I could take it down. >> Okay. And he claims that I said I was going to up the computer, but I never said that. It's just his excuse for he he was out of town and he didn't want me to be on the computer cuz I don't know what he has on there or why it's pin protected. He's just trying to he put like a hold on my on our money and the divorce and I just found out today and I was like really? So I can't spend any of my money? I'm restricted. Officers review statements and audio/v video references related to the water incident and identify inconsistencies in how the event occurred, which is what he wanted to do cuz he's controlling. And so I told him that came up about like I'm tired of being controlled. I'm tired of being quiet. Like I'm just controlled. Okay. Where was it? It was on a Saturday. So, three weeks a three weeks from next two weeks from tomorrow. That's Saturday. But I can find it just to be sure because in it I think I said something. How do I go over? >> So, would that have been the 17th? >> Go up a little bit. Just >> Yeah. How does it say the date? >> It' be at the top of the day. So, the 19th, that's a Monday. >> Okay. So, it was the >> So, that's the same day. Monday the 19th. >> Yeah, it was the Yeah, it wasn't on Monday. It was on the Saturday. >> So, the 17th. >> Yeah, cuz I said pushing me across the kitchen on Saturday. I mean, it sounds petty to file a >> uh what was the result of the call we had here that one time, a few months ago that you called you were telling me about? >> So, you guys were arguing. >> The guy said just get a divorce already cuz they had come out like twice for welfare checks >> from your parents. Yeah, my parents twice. Once was my dad and he was staying out of it and he didn't know what was going on so he just sent one. >> Mhm. >> And then my mom came because he manipulated her which she would admit to cuz she's writing an affidavit for me about how manipulative he is. And I was so like worked up that he convinced her that I was delusional and paranoid and was having a manic episode when it was marital problems. >> Officers questioned the mechanics of the water bottle incident, asking how contact occurred and whether either party perceived a threat. >> Lean against you. Go hang tight. I'll be back. Okay. >> Okay. So, we recorded everything. So you can hear right there for you know >> she threw the water at him out of the house now. >> I'm going to call him. Call him cuz I threw water at you. >> And then and then she goes back and says you threw water at yourself like a minute later. >> Oh, you're ridiculous. >> You won't out of the house. >> Call my dad out of the house >> or I'll call your dad. >> You threw water at yourself. That's how nuts you are. >> So tell me about the incident today again. He I told him that I'm going to He got in a fight over my fiber because he said I can't be trusted to call them because that's always what he says is that I can't be trusted. And I told him that I'm just I don't know tired of being controlled, manipulated, told I can't do things. I don't know what I'm doing. And then you called us >> cuz he said he's going to file charges against me when I said you're the one that hit me the other week and you downplay your like your um your abuse and you try to tell me that um it was in reaction to me throwing sippy cups. >> After clarifying both versions and focusing on the immediate incident, officers determine there is sufficient cause to proceed with charges related to the current event. ups at you when I went like this in front of his face and I told him why. I just think he's nuts and I want him to leave. I should have I should have um like called and filed ass charges after the sippy cup incident. I just thought it was maybe like there was no mark on me. So I I haven't heard your side of things. Can you explain what happened today after the router situation? >> Um that's been going on for 3 weeks. >> Okay. >> And he won't let me. I said a after the router situation >> today. >> Yep. >> Sorry. I just can't believe this is >> Okay. So, after the router situation and I said, "Why can't I call them?" And he said, "Because um because I don't trust you. You'll mess it up." And that's something that he always says, just like how he doesn't trust me to get my own mail. I had to get a PO box, which is a felony to not allow someone to get their own mail. And um he took a picture of himself with water on himself, said that I did it and he was going to file charges because I said, "You know what? I should have called the cops when you hit me the other weekend, which was an accident, but he acknowledged to doing it in text message." >> Yeah. >> Well, justifying it. So, he told me he was going to call the police. So, I just called you guys first cuz I want you to know we're going through a divorce. He threatens me with calling the police >> and he uses my mental health against me. >> Okay. >> I'm sure he said bipolar. >> So again with the water situation, can you tell me what happened? Cuz you just said he threw water on you or you're you're sorry. You're saying that he threw water on himself, but that's all you. >> Yeah, there was a water bottle and it like it got on him and he said that I did it and he's going to file charges. Takes his phone out and starts taking pictures of himself. How would the water gotten on him? >> Because I picked it up off the counter and he like grabbed it and then um like it got on him because we were like, "So, should I leave? Should he leave?" >> Did you both reach for the water bottle at the same time? >> Was that a plastic bottle or something? >> It was a plastic bottle. I reached for it. He like tried to stop it. It like went in the air. He claims that I did it. I didn't freaking >> So, if you got a if you had a grip on the bottle, how did the bottle end up in the air? >> I don't know. It happened really fast. I don't know. He like blocked it, but by blocking it, it like went on him. I don't know what I was like trying to I was like picking it up. >> Why would he have had to block it? >> Because I like lifted it up and we like both I don't know. It happened really fast, but he claims that I did it and it was assault. Were you threatening him with the bottle? >> No. Is he saying I'm threatening him with the bottle? >> No. I'm trying to figure out why he felt that he needed to put his arms to avoid the bottle if the bottle was not in play. >> Cuz I was like I think I picked it up just because I was upset because once again I'm told that I can't be trusted. >> Okay. >> He's the one that freaking it ended up on himself because he hid it. >> So he hit the bottle off of your hand. >> I don't know. I didn't. >> We're just trying to figure out how it all went down. >> He claims that I did it and immediately starts taking pictures of himself of his wet shirt because I said, "I'm tired of being controlled and I should have called the cops before." He's like in the kitchen and there's at least like the island, not quite between them, but like that distance between them and he's he's like, "I've been doing something at the fridge or whatever." and she's ranting about getting whatever and then I just turn around and she's water on there and there's a plastic water bottle on the side. >> So there was no distance for him to reach for the bottle. >> No, he's like no didn't touch it. So I mean it it's definitely just generic simple but >> All right, man. So based on what we have so far, are you listening to me right now? >> Yeah. What I first told you was, "But I'm just kind of like, I can't believe this is happening again, and I just want to be separated from him, but my lease doesn't start for a month." >> Officers arrest the woman, secure her property, explain jail and medication procedures, and transport her for booking while addressing logistical concerns. >> Okay. >> And he acts like I throw fits, and I do because I'm being controlled. >> Okay. Well, we're only here about today's incident. >> I know. I know. >> So, >> okay. So, >> based on what we have right now, we have enough for the charges. So, whenever you get No, it's for you. So, I need you to turn around. Put your hands behind your back >> for me. >> Put your hands behind your back. >> But I didn't even >> Put your hands behind your back. >> I didn't even throw I didn't even Please listen to me. I have medication I need to take. Can you get my medication? >> They won't let you have it at the jail. They will give you the medication there. You'll be able to bring the medications that you need. >> Hit me. He slammed the baby. >> I'm going to double lock these. Make sure they don't get any tighter than that. Okay. >> Can you call my parents? >> No. I asked them to, but my lawyer said that they need to stay out of it. >> I got you. >> Can you call them? My dad will come over. He'll tell you about him. >> Okay. >> All right. Is that your phone? You want to take your phone with you? >> Yeah. I would like to >> and go back to the back of my vehicle. >> I'm really getting arrested. Am I going to lose my job cuz I got arrested? >> I don't know about that, ma'am. >> Can we call my dad before? Cuz my dad will talk to you. >> It won't change the facts. So, she's going to charge you real quick. >> But what about him? >> Ma'am, do you have anything on purpose? Anything illegal? >> No, I was afraid. That's why I didn't do it. And I threatened to do it. Why can't I file them on him? Will you talk to me? I can I file the wrong thing? >> All right, take a seat. >> So, you're not going to talk? Will you have Tyler bring it out and at least send them out with me? >> The jail will still not let you have it, ma'am. >> When will I get out? >> Well, you'll see the judge in the morning, but right now, we need you to put your foot inside. >> I have to have my MS. >> The woman was charged with domestic violence, first offense, and endangerment. These charges were applied based on officers assessment of the water-related physical contact incident reported that day statements from both parties and the determination that sufficient probable cause existed related to the immediate interaction rather than prior unreported events. Remember police responses focus on specific recent incidents and available evidence rather than ongoing relationship disputes. Inconsistent or unclear accounts can influence how officers determine probable cause during domestic calls. This is the reaction of netzens to this situation. This situation seemed complicated and [music] emotionally charged. It shows how officers narrow things down to what happened that day. Divorce situations can make calls like this very difficult. Think this situation was already intense. The body cam catches a split-second decision that changes everything. Comment if you saw it coming. The next incident is when police rescue family living under a mother's constant rage. >> Here's your clothes. You can get out. You can off. I HAVE A CHILD. >> ON June 20th, 2023, officers responded to a reported domestic dispute between a man and his partner at a residence where children are present. >> What's going on today, man? >> Domestic dispute between me and my other half. >> All right. In what way? She wants me out of the house because my kids were helping me do dishes. I mean, it's just a mess of crap. I mean, my auto says it went out of date and she's mad that I can't get that anymore and I offered to pay for her own, you know, and she's mad that I won't do it and this is what kind of started the whole thing. But anyway, it doing dishes and she left this morning. I went to kids went and got feed at the feed store. I left the whole morning and I came back and she's in her on bed with her phone doing whatever and uh had kids doing dishes while I'm making them grilled cheese sandwiches and uh you know she got mad and yelled and told them to leave and then I told her I needed the dishes cuz >> macaroni and cheese next so I can feed them later that and then from there I get kicked out and we're having a argument over here for me please. >> Ma'am, are you the other half of this? >> Officers separate the parties. The woman becomes verbally aggressive and refuses repeated commands while holding a young child. >> Yes. >> All right. If you would stay up there, I don't need y'all around each other right now. >> You can off. Here's your clothes. You can get out. You can off. >> I DID NOT CALL YOU. YOU'RE ON MY PROPERTY. I KNOW MY RIGHTS. You I have a child under three. You will go. You will [ __ ] get charred. >> You need to relax. No, ma'am. Stand over here and talk with me. >> What is your problem? This is not going TO WORK. THAT'S ALL RIGHT. >> So do I, ma'am. >> Stay away from me. >> I'm out here for a reason. >> AND I DID NOT CALL. STAY OUT OF MY HOUSE. >> You put your hand. [screaming] >> I mean, do you understand? >> Baby, he can't stop. >> The woman moves back toward the house despite instructions leading officers to place her under arrest and attempt to secure her safely. Baby, >> I haven't been there anymore. >> We want OUR BABY NOW. >> COME OVER HERE. >> NO. >> YES, MA'AM. >> NO. I AM IN MY HOUSE. >> YOU'RE GETTING >> GET OUT. I >> RIGHT NOW. YOU'RE UNDER ARREST. >> NO, I'M NOT. >> YES, you are. >> I did not call you. >> I don't know if you're going to strike me. Do you understand? >> YOU WERE COMING INTO MY HOUSE. >> I'M HERE FOR a reason. >> You're not allowed in my house. >> Yes, I am. >> NO, YOU'RE NOT. DO YOU HAVE A WARRANT? >> I don't need a warrant. >> Ma'am, you're going to stop right now. Understand now. Quit it. about 91. >> Roll over on your stomach now. >> Now, put your hands behind your back. >> Ma'am, I really don't want to hurt you. I'm trying to be as nice as I can. Doesn't matter. >> I did not invite you into my house. I was in the middle of something. You got in the middle of that. You could have waited >> and I would have come back out and talk to you. I would have had my phone. I know my rights. I want a supervisor out here now. >> He's on his way right now. It's still issue. Leave me alone. You're still getting cuffed. Yes, ma'am. You're getting cuffed. No, I'm fine. [laughter] You can leave me alone. I will wait for your supervisor. >> Roll over. >> Put your other hand behind your back. Do you understand me? >> Now, >> I'm waiting FOR YOUR SUPERVISOR. GET OFF OF ME. >> NO, MA'AM. >> GET OFF OF ME. >> IT'S NOT GOING TO WORK THAT WAY. Put your other hand behind your back. >> You kind of got me on it. I can't. >> There you go. >> Stay still. >> You're in trouble. >> You just armed my baby coming into my house uninvited. YES, YOU DID. YOU SHOVED HER INTO THE DOOR. I shoved you into the >> AND I WAS HOLDING MY CHILD. YOU ARE IN HUGE TROUBLE. I have a almost 50,000 Tik Tok following. THIS IS GOING RIGHT ON THERE. >> You tried to come into my house. >> Officers complete the detention as the woman continues verbal resistance and declines to enter the patrol vehicle voluntarily. >> And you harmed my child. >> Come on. >> I'm going to stand right here for your supervisor. I'm not getting in your vehicle. I'm not >> getting in the vehicle. Ouch. >> You son of a >> Stop resisting. >> I'M NOT RESISTING. I SAID I would wait here. >> You need to calm down. This is absolutely insane. >> My house. I want a supervisor here now. >> That's fine. He's right down the road. Right down the road. Coming up here. >> Ants down here. I'm not staying down here. >> You're staying on the ground. I'm not asking. I'm telling >> ants down here. I don't WANT TO BE ON THE ANTS. >> Get in my car. >> I don't want to be in your car. I want to stand on my own. Go ahead. >> You got a power trip out of this. Beating up a little. >> They want to be out here. >> You got a power trip about this [ __ ] turning you on, beating me up. You're disgusting. >> Okay, >> pervert. [clears throat] I hope you enjoy beating up little women. I hope I don't want to be out here. I didn't want to deal with you at all. >> You're disgusting. >> Nasty. >> Okay. >> Bile trash on a power trip. >> You're going to jail. >> The woman alleges officers entered without permission. Officers maintain the arrest and wait for a supervisor. No, I'm not. >> You [ __ ] are AGAINST YOUR I KNOW MY RIGHTS. You infringed on my personal rights trying to go inside my house. >> I have a reason to be here. >> You had NO REASON TO DETAIN ME. >> I gave you a lawful. >> You had no reason to detain me. >> Yes, ma'am. I did. >> What? >> I'm here for a call for dispute. >> That's not a reason to detain me. Yes, it is. >> I did not commit a crime. >> A domestic dispute is not a crime. >> So that's why I know that you're in trouble. >> Resisting with battery on Leo. >> No. Yes. >> I came out to bring my husband his bag of clothes so he could leave. He grabbed my arm and told me to stop. I told him I came back into my house to grab my phone so I could record this. He followed me into my house. Came into my house. Shoved me and my child into the door while threatening to tase us. That is against my right. I was not being detained for a crime. A domestic dispute is not a crime. I want his badge number. I want his name. >> You'll get it. >> Sit up. >> I have handcuffs. >> All right. Officers speak with the children and the father who describes a pattern of verbal arguments and physical pushing earlier in the incident. >> Everything's videoed and recorded. >> My glasses are on the porch. You knocked them off. >> It's fine. I'll stay up there. Get in here. >> We have been here multiple times. >> I know. We're looking for your dad, buddy. >> Oh, >> hey Paul. Sheriff's office. It was only me having the baby and my dad and my mom. >> What's up, guys? What's been going on? >> My mom was speaking out at my dad. >> Why were they nothing? >> Um, see me and them were putting the dishes away and my mom's going to hear me. >> No, cuz you're putting dishes up or doing it the way she want? >> Turn that down for me. They start arguing about you guys. Something simple. >> Yeah. >> Okay. My mom's mad. >> The father reports prior similar incidents, confirms the presence of a firearm secured in the home and agrees to provide a statement. >> Putting dishes away and she was in her room and back. >> Oh, she heard the noises. >> Is she on something today, man? I have no idea. I've been gone all morning because we got into it this morning. So, I left with the kids cuz she wanted she was not she was just like you seen her. So, I left and I took the kids to go get feed and um this is the stuff we're donating. >> Does she take medication? >> Uh she has been to Meridian before and she does go see the doctor, but I'm not in the loop on what she does. >> But you guys are okay. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> On and off it's, you know, bright and sunny, bright and sunny, bright and sunny. Then there's a bad day and then I just try to, you know, leave, take the kids and leave and and do what I can. And >> she flipped out for sure. >> There's a firearm in the house, so you know it's in the closet in a bag hanging up. >> Thank you for telling me, sir. >> You're welcome. >> Has she ever been violent like this before? >> Yeah. I'm sorry. I did ask you a minute ago. Are you married or is that your girlfriend? I'm sorry. I probably >> We're not married. It's common law. We've been together a long time. >> Okay. All right. So, who are you the father of the children? >> I'm the father of the children. Um, two of them have my last name. One of them doesn't. >> Okay. >> One of them has her last name. My oldest has her last name. And the two youngest have my last name. >> I've been here before a couple times about custody >> and things and everything else. >> I know. I've seen you. >> Yeah. Yeah, we've been here. >> Is she Has she been violent in the past? >> Yes. >> Yes, she can be. >> She can be. I mean, it's >> Well, I saw that today. >> One thing I want you to do for me uh is you're stay right here with the your children. >> I live here. Yeah, I'm staying. I mean, all my stuff. >> Get rid of the dope stuff. I don't know whose it is. The And >> well, it was mine. And I had a pot license and all that stuff. >> I'm not I'm not just so the kids were looking at picking up all that. >> Officers document the incident, provide domestic violence information to the father, and confirm the woman will be held pending court review. >> All right, appreciate it. >> I said, "Oh, just two seconds. I'm grabbing the last few dishes and pushing me out of the room." And um then it just manifested into the kitchen that I don't do anything that she asks me to do. And at that point, um, she started getting physical a little bit and I got on the phone and called you guys told you I need a deputy out here and then I got pushed out the door and um, >> so there was physical earlier and this time here >> earlier as earlier today. No, just this last time here. >> Okay. >> Earlier when you call the sheriff's office, >> when I called the sheriff's department, it had started to get visible. So then I called >> What did she do? >> Just pushing. Okay. >> Can you provide a sworn statement based on what you're telling me? >> Sure. >> Okay. How does she push? just pushing and pushing. And um Did >> you continue pushing you out? >> Yeah. Until I got the door. I held on to the door for a second and then spun around her so I could grab my cell phone so I could finish going out cuz that's what I wanted to get my phone so I could exit and leave. And then once I had got the phone, kind of stood between me and the door and then she did let me out. >> All right. This is a domestic packet. All right. And if you sign this, it's just a receipt that you got it. You have to have these. This is part of our thing. And I'll read it. I'll tell you. This is a victim's rights brochure. This is going to be your case number. This explains what a victim is. You know about criminal process. These are things you give everybody. Your rights. And if you had want to go up and pursue this anymore, like an injunction if you do don't make up and all. >> All right. What is my statute of limitations on it? >> That I couldn't tell. You could call up and find out though. >> Do you have any questions, concerns, comments? >> Um, you have to see the judge. She's still here. >> No, she's gone. Okay. >> All right. So, >> the woman was charged with simple battery against a specified person resisting arrest and child neglect. These charges were based on officer observations of physical pushing during the dispute, continued resistance during detention, and concerns about the child's safety, while the woman was actively aggressive and non-compliant. Remember, domestic dispute calls often focus on immediate safety, especially when children are present. Failure to follow lawful commands during police response, can escalate an otherwise verbal incident. This is the reaction of netzens to this situation. That situation escalated very [music] quickly once officers arrived. It's tough to watch when kids are caught in the middle of adult arguments. This shows how officers try to separate people to calm things down. You think the officers were out of options here? Watch what happens next on the body cam and tell us if you would have done the same. The next incident is when mom's poor decision to leave child with drunk friend ends in police visit. >> No, don't take her. I have to bring her back to her mom. >> I'm guessing you're highly intoxicated. >> I'm not for child neglect. How about what the is wrong with you? >> That's nice. 5-year-old stroll is losing. >> On April 19th, 2024, officers responded around 1:00 a.m. to a report of an intoxicated woman pushing a young child in a stroller near a motel area. >> What's going on? >> JD just kicked me out. I paid for a room for everywhere. Yo, I can't do this no more. >> Where are you staying at? >> Flamingo with my clothes. They on their way. I just rented a roof from my boss. up. Sorry, I have to bring the baby home. Okay, I'll bring her home cuz I don't want nothing happen to this baby. Please >> I don't understand what's going on. >> They just kicked me out of Flamingo. I not flamingo seat belts. I work for JD. Yo, J on my back cuz I had the baby in the room. >> I work for JD. I've been there 15 years. >> She's tired. I'm bringing the baby back cuz she was with me. We had a birthday. >> Where's the mother? She definitely go. I'm bringing her back right now. I'm walking back. >> Why were you at Sea Palace? >> Cuz I worked there and I had a room there. It's in my name. >> Yeah. Okay. >> Yeah. And then JD just got on my back because somebody wanted >> Where did she come from? >> That's my That's my niece. >> Oh, okay. So, you >> there. Yeah. No, don't take her. I have to bring her back to her mom. I am bringing her back at >> Hold on. Hold on. What's her name? >> Oh, yeah. Can you bring my baby back? >> Sorry. you bunking out about? >> Yeah, I just left Sea Palace. >> What kid is it? >> Um, that's that's Mimi. Can I bring her? I want to talk to my daughter. >> The woman speaks rapidly and inconsistently about multiple hotels, employment, and payment for rooms while continuing to walk with the child. >> That's my baby. I just had room at seat belts, but he won't let me back in. And I got room 20. And y'all doing some shady ass >> in the room. [ __ ] >> I don't got no problem. >> I'm going back over here. But Flamingo Flamingo did some grimy ass. They hid in people. They do something grimy ass [ __ ] My twins that I stay with. Can I bring her back? Cuz I don't want nothing happens. Can you bring >> Can you please bring the baby back? It's cold out here. >> No. Well, I don't know why you're coming up with me freaking out about >> I'm bringing her back to her house cuz I left seat pals. I just paid $125. I work for Jamie. Can we talk about this? Can you meet me out there? So, I have to bring the baby home. I don't get down like this and my baby needs to get home. >> Just come up to me freaking out about something at Z Palace. >> Yes, we had a bird. We I had a room at I had a room at C Palace where I work at. >> So, what's going on there? >> They they acted stupid. My boss act stupid. >> I had the baby. Well, maybe we got a room. I got a room. They They took our money at Flamingo. All right. Hold on, baby. I'm talking [ __ ] about we have flamingo. I had to pay to cuz we had to get out a flamingo and you see I got the key. I'm not beat for this flamingo [ __ ] How much you drink? >> I just drink now and I'm not being I'm >> Hold on Shar. Hold on. Yeah, hang on. Hang on. >> No, I'm not beat cuz nobody want to help me. But >> kid. Come on. >> I still win. Yo, I'm not. It's not my kid. I'm bringing her to my sister. Can you bring me my sister? >> Whose kid? >> Whose kid is this? Mimi, why y'all coming after me out some reckless type of way? >> Sense to me. >> Because I paid for a room. I paid for all these. >> You're intoxicated right now. >> I'm not. But >> officers question why the child is with her. The woman says the child is her niece and [music] claims she is trying to bring her back safely. >> For all these rooms and everybody keep kicking me out. >> Okay. >> I work for JD. I had a room at Se House. I have a room at 20. But we paid for the room. Y'all always there. Y'all was there. But they got a lot of activity. >> Can I bring her to her mother? >> She left because J. >> This is Marin's kid. >> Yes. >> Is Mar's kid? >> We just left there. We were having a a birthday cake at Sea House. I have a room at Se House. I'm not beat for my boss cuz he's a right now. >> And you're bringing this kid back to >> I'm bringing her right here right behind Samra. >> Yeah. So what why do you have Marin's kid? Why doesn't she have Marin? >> Uh because she had a bike and I have the stroller. She was on a bike and I'm rid I'm riding her in a stroller. >> Okay, go ahead. I'll follow you back there. >> Can you please Can you please And she has nothing this I have and then and they doing some shitty [ __ ] We pay for a room here. Why should I keep paying for all these monies? I can't do this. >> I can't keep putting my money out and I got nowhere to live and I pay for a room here to pay for a room at seat belts. I can't do this. >> Can I bring her a baby? >> Yeah. uh walk. >> She don't have nothing to do with it. >> Officers observe signs of intoxication and note [music] it is cold and late. The woman continues arguing and resists officer guidance. >> And Marin's going to come around the corner and she's >> right here at Flamingo. But yep, they break in her room. They have a lot of drama over at Flamingo. So, we went and got a room at my seat belt now. My fault. All right, you're cold. She's cold. Can I bring her there? Can you walk? >> The baby's cold. No, it's not going to be Cherylyn. >> Cherylyn, I ain't got noing I ain't got noing tickets. I ain't got nothing. >> County is >> I ain't got no county. Can I bring her her baby, please? I'm walking the baby back. >> All right. So, she's going to come from around the corner. She's defin And why? So, why did not she Why didn't she meet with you to come get the kids? >> We was We have a birthday party. I had a room at Sea Palace >> and and Marin's at the >> over here. Yeah, but they keep breaking her robe and breaking her. Whatever happened today? I worked. I don't even know what happened. >> Yeah, I know. But so you were at a party drinking with her kid? >> No, no, I was at Sea Palace >> with with Marin's kid. >> No, she Yeah. Yeah. Well, she just came there and brought her. Yeah, but they over there Frankie climbing through the window. Baby scared to sleep there. I was going to keep her. My boss said I could keep her, but I can't cuz seat palace don't want her there because I don't have her on the when you sign the baby on the list. So, I have to bring her back. Yes. Just now. Yes. seat belts. I don't have no drama out here, y'all. I'm not beat for this. >> No, I I I just I'm trying to make sense of your story. >> Yeah, but I have a room of seat belts. Room eight. Room eight. And I'm not staying here cuz my boss just got on my back taking out. Oh, I I know she's cold. Okay, I bring her home. Well, this ain't right for a child to be honest. >> Still trying. >> Officers request the child's mother come to the scene. The woman becomes increasingly uncooperative as officers attempt to secure the child. >> Yeah. figure out what's what you're doing with her kid and why Marion did. >> She was there because JD J I worked for JD. I work I understand. I understand. I you work for seat belts. I get that. >> I was watching her kid cuz somebody kept breaking her room. This dude Frankie, she don't want the baby. They're baby scared to sleep in her room. >> Okay. So, she gave the kid to you to have the babies >> to watch. No, not baby. Seal >> the seab sea palace. >> Sea palace. >> The sea palace where you're saying. Okay. >> Yes. And then now D said the baby can't be there. So, I'm walking the baby back because the baby's not on the >> the list. All right. Did you call Marin and and she >> Yeah, she said, "Bring my baby back. I want a baby. That's my This is why I'm just asking. I'm just >> And I'm so mad because I'm not be for him. I work for him for 15 years." Y'all obviously know me. >> And I'm not taking nobody's kid. I'm not going to jail for stealing nobody's kid. >> I don't think you're taking a kid. I just was trying to understand why you had >> But there's a lot of going on at Flamingo. I don't want this child around. >> Yeah. What's going on there? >> There's a lot of She's cold. You got the blanket on, baby. >> Listen, my uh sergeant. She's just going to speak with you real quick. >> No, I don't want to talk to nobody. >> Can I bring her a child? Cuz this is not a job. >> Come on. >> Come here, sweetie. Can you come out of the store? >> No. Don't touch her. I told her mom. Can you call her mom? Can you call her mom? >> No. >> Come here, sweetie. REAL QUICK. >> NO. NO. NO. Don't do that to her. Don't scare her. Can you call her mom? Can you call her [crying] mom? Before you touch my baby. No. >> What's your name? >> Don't worry about it. >> Call her mom. Call her mom. This is not my kid, though. >> We know it's not an excuse. She's not going to copy. >> Okay, we'll get Where's >> you? Mom's right. >> Officers determined the woman is highly intoxicated and announced she is under arrest for child neglect. She resists during the arrest. >> Can we go there? My name is >> We'll have her mother come here now. You want to just run over there? >> Elena, >> can y'all just bring over for the baby, please? >> Elena. >> Elena. >> Pretty name. >> I love your name. They did a lot of grimy that flamingo. Yo, I can't. >> So, so Elena, how old are you? >> Five. >> Holy snikes. You're 5 years old. >> Can you call her mom? Call mom do something with me. This is not my age. >> Okay. >> Yes, she's cold. My blink. >> You sure? No, she's not getting out. That's her. Nope. >> No, don't get out. >> So, >> can you can you call mommy? Can you call her? >> Ma'am, I've just told you for the fourth time someone's going to get her. I'm >> Officers placed the child in a patrol car to warm up and comfort her while waiting for the mother to arrive. >> Yes. And you're highly intoxicated. >> No, I'm not. Yeah, I was over there. Yeah, we had birthday party. Yeah, because I would work for >> You're under arrest. Put your hands behind your back. We're under arrest for child neglect. Stop. [crying] >> Child endangerment. YOU'RE IN CUSTODY. [screaming] LISTEN, ELENA, your mother's coming. Don't come out. >> Stop. >> Stop. Put your arms behind your back. >> You just said you're wasted. >> It's okay, Elena. >> Listen. Listen. Yes. That's over here. >> I didn't do nothing bad. >> It's 1:00 in the morning. You're walking around drunk with a juvenile. >> I walked her back. >> Yes. How about What the is wrong with you? How about that? >> I bet your mother. I have a romance. Where's her mother? >> Her mother. >> It's ridiculous. >> KID'S 5 YEARS OLD. >> YEAH. WELL, BRING HER BACK to her mother. Yeah. >> Yeah. Where's her mother? >> Is she drunk, too? Pull away again. >> Your mom's coming. Come on. >> Come on. You want to sit in the car? >> You want to sit in in my front seat? >> Here. Sit. You want to sit in my front seat? >> Your mom's coming. All right. >> You're okay. How old are you? >> Five. >> Five. >> You're a big girl for five, huh? >> Yeah. What's your mom's name? >> Mimi. >> Yeah. She come in. She's going to come get you. Okay. >> You're okay. >> All right. It's cold, huh? You want me to turn the heat on? >> I'm okay. >> Turn it up. >> Should be sleeping, huh? You tired? >> Yeah. >> Cuz you're getting charge of resisting, too. >> I didn't do wait. >> I didn't resist, bro. >> Yeah. Okay. I didn't resist, bro. I really didn't. I really didn't. >> Sit in the car. >> I really didn't resist. >> Sit in the car. Put your foot up. Sit. >> Can you call my boyfriend? All my in the room have seat belts. I work out seat belts, bro. >> That's great. That's great. You're drunk. You're drunk with the 5-year-old. >> I brought her home to her mother. >> Officers locate alcohol containers associated with the stroller and confirm the mother's location at a nearby motel room. >> Hey, guess what? Hey, you got an open container. We'll write you for this, too. Okay. Yeah, we'll write you for that. >> That's not mine. >> Okay. Oh, it was in the stroller. >> It's in the stroller with the kid. >> That's not mine. >> That's nice. 5-year-old stroller. Boozing. >> Hey, is is Mar in there? >> Yeah, I'm here. >> The police? >> You're not not in trouble or nothing. It's just uh is is your daughter. Is she with Cherylyn right now or something? All right. We if you want to just come with me so I can >> No, she was walking her down the boulevard, but she's um drunk. So, I'm going to give you a ride to your kid and we'll bring her back here. Is she she's staying with you in the room in three and stuff like that? >> Yeah, she's >> Okay. Do Do you know why Cheryl Lynn had your kid or something? Cuz she she's kind of not making sense. >> Wait, I live. >> Yeah. >> Your mom's going to come get you. Okay. >> Where's going? >> What? I'm pretty sure we'll go. >> We're just taking her home. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> We'll try Elena. I'm sorry about that, honey. So, your mom's going to come over here. Okay. Is it nice and warm in there? >> What's this right here? >> Is that Is that a steering wheel? >> No. Do you have a driver's license? You don't have a driver's license? I thought you said you were 35, right? >> No, I was five. >> Five? How many is five? This many? >> Just note. >> Or this many? >> Yeah. Resisted. this. >> And what grade are you in? >> Um, >> you go kindergarten. What? >> Kindergarten. >> Who's your teacher? Do you remember her name or no? >> How about this? I got an easier one for you. What's your favorite color? >> Pink. >> Pink. >> Like your pants. >> Holy snikes. Pink. I like pink. >> What color is this? >> Your pink Crocs. >> You have Crocs on? My boys have Crocs. Cold. >> You cold? You're chilly. >> That's okay. Mommy's going to come. What's What's mommy's name? >> Mimi. >> Mimi. Okay. And where where's where's mommy at? At the motel. >> So So where were you coming from? >> Flamingos. >> Flamingos. >> Yeah. So where were you coming from? The other motel. >> Yes. >> And what were you doing over there? >> Um I don't know. >> Just hanging out. Would they have a party for somebody? A birthday party or something? >> No. >> Was there a lot of people there? Hm. >> Just twins. >> Twins. >> When When did you see your mom last? What time? >> Like did Did you Was your mom over at the Cloud N or No >> at the Yeah, >> your mom was over there, >> but she she left because she didn't want to be there. >> Okay. And how come you stayed? >> Because my mom wanted to just go to sleep. That's why she go home. >> Okay, no problem. Well, >> you have nothing to worry about and we'll take care of you. Okay, sound good. And mommy's coming. They went to get mommy right now. Okay. >> Sound good? >> Okay. So, she was at the room at the other hotel room sleeping. >> Yeah. >> She said something about some crazy something, whatever. And I was like, "Okay, well then walk the baby back here." I didn't know she was that drunk. >> Yeah. Yeah. So, she had told me uh that she cuz you you don't want the kid at the flamingo right now cuz it's unsafe, >> right? >> Uh so, she's with your kid at the uh at the seat house. What's up? >> Where she at? >> She's in. >> Yeah, we'll go get her. Tanny from 71 starting with the female 41 >> for looking up somebody. >> They just take me. I'm the only baby. >> Come on. >> Everybody has sh everything. Look, I'm not even lying. >> I'm not trying to tried to bring the baby home. Yeah, because her mother left her and I'm trying to do this room. Yo, bro, if you're about here, >> I'm going to put you right in the seat. Okay. Ready? Ready? Watch your head. Boom. >> Officers speak with the child's mother, document the incident, and advise that child protective services will be notified before clearing the scene. >> Okay. >> Close the door so you're not cold. >> Nice and warm. Okay, Elena told you to step on it. >> You ever been in a police car before? This is cool. Look, look at the lights. >> Contact the AP for you. >> That's how cool is that? >> It's fun, right? >> This is the mother of the job. >> How you doing, man? >> Hey, how are you? >> So, so you want to give us some kind of explanation why your daughter's walking around? >> Number one, >> she was sleeping at the sea palace. >> Okay. >> With Cheryl. >> Okay. >> Something happened with them. I said, "Well, then bring her back to my room." >> Okay. She was supposed to be bringing her back to my room. >> Okay. She's highly intoxicated. She's in charge of a 5-year-old. And it's 1:30. >> She was sleeping. >> All right. She's got a bottle of booze on her. She's got a little shooter in her pocket. >> Okay. I don't. >> Okay. I'm just saying she's highly intoxicated. >> I left her. Okay. >> Okay. My daughter. I would never leave my daughter for somebody highly intoxicated. Hershey. >> Okay. >> Okay. First of all, number one. >> Okay. >> I left her asleep at the sea palace. Mhm. >> I came back to my hotel room. >> Mhm. >> I didn't know what was going on. She just called me and said that something happened. She punched something at the sea palace. I said, "Well, then bring the baby back." >> Who punched something? >> That Cheryl did. >> Okay. White Cheryl punch my daughter. >> She's right in the police car cuz she was freezing. So, she's right in the She's right in the front seat. Just talk to me for a second. Tell me. So, she punched something at the seat belt. >> She said she punched something at the seat palace. I said, "Can you I said I don't Can you bring the baby back to the room?" She said, "Okay." She was talking clearly to me. >> Okay. Well, well, that's all I know that she was bringing her back to me. >> Well, she's punching stuff at 1:30 in the morning. I'm guessing that she's somewhat inebriated. What What is she punching? >> I don't She says she hit something. >> Okay. >> And that's it. That's all I know. >> All right. So, who was Cheryl to you? >> My friend. >> Just a friend. >> My good friend. Yeah. I >> I just don't understand why you walk home without your daughter and you leave her to >> Because she was sleeping. >> Okay. All right. Okay. Oh, I'm telling you right now, Dyus is going to be involved. So, >> that's fine. >> Okay. >> Okay. Thank you, ma'am. >> Bye. >> Bye. Thank you. >> Hey, ma'am. Uh uh what room are you over there? >> Three. >> Uh and did they get all your information by chance? >> They know my information. >> Yeah. Okay. >> Listen, she stopped us. I'm not trying to be funny, but she said she hid something. She She was asleep. She was asleep when I left. I came back home cuz I had a lot of stuff going over. I know you guys know already. >> So, I come back home cuz I was like, I don't want to bring her into this situation, but she to she calls. >> What do you mean? What do you mean the situation? >> The flamingo, all the that's going on. Yeah, whatever. >> So, >> are they actually fixing it or they just ripping everything apart? >> They should just tear the whole building down anyway. But so she calls me and she's like, "Well, I hit something." Like I said, why would you hit something? Like I said, well then bring the baby back here. >> Yeah. >> You were saying when I left you, you guys were both sleeping. >> Yes. So what she had told me was that um she was actually >> The woman was charged with abuse of a child involving cruelty or neglect and resisting arrest with violence. These charges were applied based on officers observing her intoxicated condition while supervising a 5-year-old at night. Possession of alcohol near the child. A remember leaving a child in the care of an impaired adult can create serious safety concerns and [music] police involvement. Officers prioritize child welfare first, especially during late night incidents involving intoxication. This is the reaction of netzens to this situation. That was a confusing situation, but the officers focused on keeping the child safe. Glad the child was warmed [music] up and reunited with her mom. Late night calls like this seem really unpredictable for everyone involved. The tension is already high, or so it seems. What the body cam captures next saves a life pause and comment what you do here. >> Because I've been sober for a year, you know, and I kind of relapse over that because it got me stressing. She was here, but I don't know what happened. That's what I mean. I don't know what happened. >> Officers responded to a report of an intoxicated driver with children inside a vehicle. A situation police describe as extremely serious. >> Yeah, it may just end up back over there, right? >> Yeah. Give me today. >> That thing. >> Okay. Where are your kiddos at? >> One of them's over there. >> One of them's over there in that car. >> Yeah. One of them over there. Okay, >> what's up? >> One second. Let me get all this figured out. Okay, I'll have you just hang out over here with me for a second. So, what's going on? >> I'm not fully aware of the situation. >> No way. >> Okay, >> then mother took my name first. >> Okay. >> Because I was exiting out of there. >> Uhhuh. >> And it felt like they were like retalating of not meling whatever. Like I don't get it. Like on the real I don't get it. But >> well that that's what I'm here trying to figure out. >> But yo having like one two like four cars pull up then is that serious? What the y >> well when there >> what's up with that? >> When we get a call about kids being in cars with intoxicated drivers. We take it pretty serious. Who took your >> She admits to drinking but questions why it is an issue despite having children in her care and attempting to leave the area. >> Who did they you >> Damian has my car. >> Okay. That's my mom's car. >> Oh, okay. >> But if y'all gonna take it, then just let me know where the gonna take it so I can take it back out, y'all. Let me know what's up. You're all like, that's all I want to know. Let me own to do with the kids. That's really on you guys. That's my sister. >> Okay. Can I just have you stand over here until I finish talking with her? Thank you. >> So, who's the registered owner of the car? >> My mom. >> Your mom? Where is she at? >> She's in the race. >> On the res. Okay. How far away? Uh, Sarrest. I don't know where, but Susan Rest. >> Okay. Well, I mean like which one? There's Arizona. That way. >> Yeah, that way. >> So, a few hours away. >> Yeah, about >> about. Okay. Yeah, gotcha. >> I can't expect you to like repeat the video. >> No, I get you. Yeah, no worries. So, I'm just trying to figure out everything that's going on. It sounds like we have a lot of different issues in different areas. >> Yeah. >> And they just told me to head down this way and try and talk to you to see what was going on. >> Talk to me. Damn. You should talk to the path people. You're getting it. >> What happened over there? >> Okay. Okay. The fact that I want to exit out of there, >> it seems like they want to stop me from exiting out. >> Okay. >> But yeah, I understand that I was intoxicated. You know what I mean? >> But why is that a problem? You know what I mean? Like I'm exiting out of there. Why is >> The woman explains she is living at a homeless shelter. the path and claims stress, work issues, and housing instability led to her relapse after a year of sobriety. >> She then like I never did it before, you know what I mean? Like I didn't go or drink or whatever before. >> But they have a problem for me exiting on that day, me drinking, you know, and they're saying that to me and >> I kind of feel like I don't know. I really don't know like unreal. I don't know. >> Like they're making things more difficult than it needs to be. >> Yeah. because they should know it's a home a homeless shelter. You know what I mean? >> Yeah. >> But I had to get on my feet. Me like personally I am a manager at KFC in the East Main. >> I'm a shift manager or whatever over there and my boss right now is like she's trying to give me more hours too but she can't give it to me because there's other people that are you know committing to the crew right now. Gotcha. >> So she cut my hours from there you know so of course it's decent. You know what I mean? >> Yeah. But I feel like I don't know. I just kind of feel like she just they want me to look for another job. They want me to look for another job. >> Like they're trying to push you out. >> That's her sister. >> They want me to They wanted me another job and it was too hard for me. I can't do that. >> Especially out here. You know what I mean? Me raising uh my niece and my boy, you know what I mean? >> Yeah. >> And I'm single. I'm not I'm not married. Whatever. You know, like trying to do my part and get it over with, you know? Like, >> tell me this, you know, tell me this. Tell me this. >> Okay. Say you're working. >> Uhhuh. >> From 8 to 3. >> Uh-huh. >> You know, and you have another job to go to, you know, from 4:00 to midnight or something, you know. >> Yeah. >> Like, who just watch the kids from that point to that point, you know, if they want me to if they want me to look for another job. >> That's just why I confronted him about it. >> Officers determine her son is riding with another potentially intoxicated adult while her niece is being held at the shelter by staff due to safety concerns. it and it got me stressed the out and it kind of got me relapsed because I've been sober for a year, you know, and I kind of relapsed over that because it got me stressing. >> So, you said you raised your son and your niece. >> My niece, >> where are they at? >> My son My niece is at the my son over there. My son's at that car. >> Okay. >> My niece is over here and she's getting held back over here at the pad. So, I'm pretty sure that's how everything got tangled over Who's holding her at the path? >> Him. Unfortunately, they contact you guys >> like the employees of the path. >> Yeah. >> Oh, okay. Get at the path. >> Head towards the path. >> I think uh 315 might be over at the path. >> Yeah. So, there's already somebody up there, I think. And it's just >> Let me call cuz I think she's running this whole thing. Oh, all right. Chelsea, sorry for the confusion there. So, they're almost finished over there. >> Yeah. >> Okay. So, I'm going to drive you back to the path so we can finish everything over there. Okay. And then you can be with your niece and then we'll get the kiddo over there, too. Okay. >> Don't take it. >> Well, let's head on over this way and we'll get you back over there. >> Take the kids anyway. So, what's the point of me going that way and then me walking back over here again? >> Can you tell the future? >> No, I don't. Police emphasized that child safety decisions are not punitive but necessary, explaining that vehicles may be towed and children placed somewhere safe. Cuz if you can't, I want a lot of taken. >> Okay. So, you can't tell the future. So, let's not put that on us, right? We're not taking anything until we take people. >> You guys are still do. I already know the system. I don't even know. >> It's not us. It's not us that's going to take anything. >> I know. It's going to take some time. We don't have we don't make those decisions. Somebody else does. Okay. >> The thing the ultimate thing is we got to get your kiddos in a safe spot. We got to get you back to stuff and then we go from there. But you're like, who's going to tow it? This is what's going to happen. You don't know what's going to happen. I don't know what's going to happen. >> It's going to happen. >> How much? How much? >> Let's go promise. I mean, let's go bet then. Let's go bet then. >> $1 is my standard bet. >> Okay. Let's go bet that. >> Okay. >> You guys will take my car and the kids. >> We're probably going to take the car. Yes, >> because you got drunk people driving it. >> William, why is he joking? >> So, there's a consequences for actions, but unfortunately, >> we're living breathing consequences. >> Shelter staff confirmed the mother left her niece behind and later fled the shelter area while intoxicated. >> You need to >> So, we'll take care of your baby, but you need to go with this officer back to the path. >> Okay. >> It's the first step. >> Yeah, we're just going to the path. You don't want to take me to the >> I'm not even going to put I'm not even going to put you in handcuffs. Let's just come on over this way. >> That was rude, man. >> You really got to >> You need to talk to your your [ __ ] >> She like >> my sister all the sisters. >> Oh, your older sister's mean to this officer. You bet your seat belt on to your right. Right there. >> My credit card. Just kidding. And I need >> You want me to get the other kiddo and get them back to >> Well, I need my credit card, too. How am I going to survive tonight? >> Oh, I'll talk to >> All right. >> What's that? >> Can I get my credit card? >> One step at a time. Okay. Well, we don't know what's going to happen to the car yet. It may just end up back over there, right? >> Yeah. Give me a ticket now. >> So, just give me just a minute. Okay. So, she's going to be 15 for about a minute. >> Oh, okay. >> You lost the bed. Go. as the beginning >> like from what the guy was he's like I was scared for the welfare like I'm not going to let anyone intoxicated so we kept her fear and fall and then mom took off and I ended up finding like >> yeah and then so I followed up with that said we don't have any type of care like you know well and then her son is with so Jones has the 47 and that's Guys, I >> The woman receives Miranda warnings as officers piece together that no sober, responsible adult was supervising either child. >> Did she say anything to you or No. >> Yeah. So, she said that she was moving out. >> Mhm. >> She was stressed about work, so she relapsed. It seems like the past is trying to stop her from leaving cuz they took her 12-year-old niece. And she was like, "And then I hope my son's over there." And she points to the traffic stop. I was like, "Well, I kind of hope he isn't. I would prefer that he was at the path, too. But did they say yay or nay to being 47? >> Um, they're doing it right now, but they have a kid. So, >> guys, they know where he is. >> These guys said that the other chick was drunk. I guess she had her sister here and then the boyfriend. >> So, sister walked up on me when I was talking to her. >> Okay. >> Killway. She was like, "Okay, basically." So they told sister, "Hey, get out of here." Like basically and then they were worried about the kids welfare. She's drunk >> and so they kept her and called us and then she took off for that Tucson with whoever got dumped off up here. She walked and that's we >> It is probably worth to note in the report that they're like, "Well, the kiddo is over there and that driver is intoxicated." And she just laughs. She's like, "Oh, he is." >> If you can't afford a lawyer, the court will appoint one for you if you wish. Uh, if you wish to answer questions now without a lawyer present, you have the right to stop answering questions at any time. >> She admits custody of her niece and acknowledges she was expected to be the responsible guardian despite leaving the child unattended. >> You want to jail? >> Do you understand your rights? >> Yes, I do. But I'm going to jail. >> I don't know yet. I haven't decided. So, what's going on? >> I don't know. You know, I don't know. I don't know. Like, I just I'm moving out of this place like the the path. >> Yes. I'm moving out of there. And then this morning I okay at the get go when I got up and I was like I told Megan or the main or the suitcase worker I was moving out yesterday and I don't know it just feels like to me I don't know why they have a problem with me moving out. You know what I mean? All of a sudden they brought you guys involved and like >> I don't I don't get it. Like I just don't get it on the >> What happened when you guys were moving out? >> Nothing nothing happened. Like there was no loud noise or nothing. All we were doing was just moving our p moving our boxes and get out of there. You know >> what do you mean by loud noise? >> I don't know what you mean by that. >> I mean I don't know if we're making loud noise by moving like moving our boxes or moving furniture or whatever. But there's not much to move because you can see your south too. But um I live in 2020 204. That's where I was staying at. And >> as you can see if you can go into your south like we were packing our you know what I mean? Okay. >> But I just don't get it why they have a problem now. like I'm exiting the program. Why do you have a [ __ ] problem drinking? And then they're like, "Oh, okay. Like, you left your sister, you left your niece behind." I'm like, "Yeah, but she has a doll with her." But yeah, she might be intoxicated, whatever. But >> who's with your niece right now? >> She's in there, I think. >> I don't know. >> Do you know where she's at right now? >> No, I think they took her. I don't know. >> Who took her? >> I don't know. Damn. They have her in there. I'm pretty sure she's in there. And I'm pretty sure you know what's up. you know, don't say that to me, but I'm pretty sure she's in there and everything, you know, and like I don't know. I'm puzzled. You know what I mean? >> So, who did you leave her with to watch? >> My sister. Where's your sister? >> Uh, she's Oh, she's walking around because they told her to exit out. They told her to leave the premises because it was trespassing. Even though they run her background check and her ID's here and she signs in here and there, you know. >> Okay. >> But I didn't let her sign in today because I didn't thought it would be a problem for her helping me with my the pack get the out of here. You know, >> so I know your sister was down at the park with you, right? >> No, >> this officer cuz she walked up on you guys. >> Oh, yeah. I mean just now. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. Because I have to I have to go find her and see what's up. You know what I mean? >> So then my niece was here. >> But you just No, no, no. They told her sister. They were with my sister girl. They my sister go this morning. >> This morning. So then what happened when you left? Where'd your niece go? >> She was here. But I don't know what happened. That's what I mean. I don't know what happened between that time to that time because who >> did you leave your niece to as far as a responsible sober adult watch? >> Uh nobody I know concern because I know you already I already told you what's up because my sister was u under influence too. >> Okay. >> That moment. >> Where's your son? >> Uh she he's with my boyfriend right now I think. >> There you go. Oliver or whatever. I'm pretty sure you know what's up. This guy there by Dollar Tree I guess. Whatever. You know what I mean? And yeah but he has my mom's ride and everything. So, you know, I trusted him because he's not really influenced whatever. But maybe he is. I don't know. But um >> How much did you guys all drink today? >> Not that many. Yeah, not that many. But I don't know. I don't know why it's a problem. But >> well, the issue we have is So that's your niece, right? >> Yes. >> Officers confront her with the risk created by drunk driving and abandonment, noting recent fatal DUI incidents nearby. >> So where's her? Are her parents in the mix? like I had her with me for like 2 years now. >> Okay. So parents are not involved with >> No. Okay. So you're supposed to be the responsible adult, right? >> Yes. But then the mom I'm pretty sure I told I called her and I told her what's up. >> You know, she >> So who has custody of the niece? >> Me. Okay. >> Yes. >> And so you're supposed to be the responsible role model, right? >> Yes. The garden show. >> I'm supposed to be but you know what I mean? So >> Okay. >> So I'm glad we're under that understanding. Right. Yeah. >> So, our issue is you leave your 11-year-old here by herself when >> No, listen. >> This isn't a daycare facility for you to go get drunk in the park, >> right? >> It doesn't matter. So, the issue today is you abandon your niece and now your son got pulled over with your supposed boyfriend, ex-boyfriend, and he's possibly drunk, too. And so, now your son's driving around >> in a car with someone who's drunk. >> Yeah. We just had a fatal right down the street where someone rolled and got killed. >> Uhhuh. >> For drunk driving and your 12-year-old kid is with this guy. How is that responsible? >> I know it's not. You know I mean [ __ ] That's just why I up because I've been sober for almost >> and that's great. >> A year. You know what I mean? But I up like I don't know. I don't know why I did it, but I did it and I don't know. It just happened, you know, like everything just happened like in a heartbeat. and >> the woman was arrested and charged with child neglect, child abandonment. Child protective services and shelter staff coordinated temporary placement for the children. The case was referred for further court review regarding custody and child welfare. Remember stress addiction or housing instability. Do not excuse placing children in dangerous situations. Leaving children with intoxicated adults or without supervision can quickly lead to criminal charges. This is the reaction of nizens to this situation. She kept blaming stress instead of owning what she did. Those kids were split up and scared. That's the real tragedy. Relapse is sad, but child safety has to come first. You think the officers were out of options here? Watch what happens next on the body cam. And tell us if you would have done the same. >> You hear my little girl? >> My face. >> They are lying. That little boy IN THE WHITE SHIRT IS ALREADY STEALING. Don't play with me. They raised these kids to hate each other. I got outside clothes on. SHE IS IN HER PAJAMAS and probably trying to steal somebody else's kick me and everything. Yeah, she hit. >> On February 3rd, 2025, officers are dispatched to a public park after reports that a woman aggressively confronted and allegedly shoved a young child on the playground. >> I can talk first. >> She hit She hit a little girl. >> Little girl, my child. I went here. The accused woman denies hitting the child, stating the incident began after children interacted with her belongings while she was on a swing. >> I did not. >> She hit my little girl. >> Look at my face. >> It took too long. >> Liar. >> I have been assaulted. >> Ma'am, let me calm down. Look at my face. >> I would never. >> You guys all together ANYWAY. I'M DONE. HEY, I'M GOING TO talk to you. I follow them so you can find your way off. >> Can you guys all hang out together? I have an officer coming. >> All right. What's going on? >> I'm at the park. >> Okay. >> Like I come every now and then, >> minding my business, doing my work search, enjoying my time. >> Okay. >> Boy with the brace come sits next to you. >> The one with the white shirt? >> No, the one with the braids. >> Oh, the little boy. >> The little boy. Okay. The little >> The woman describes escalating frustration, claiming a child threw dirt and stepped on her wallet, leading to a verbal outburst. >> And at this point, >> hey, one second. They're saying she hit the little girl and that's a family. >> I'm just I'm just having I got you. >> And did you see that girl scared all crying? >> Can we come back? Little boy sits next to you at the park. >> Starts asking me questions. Start having conversation. You don't want to be with nobody's skin. So sure, I will have conversation with somebody's child. She then he tells me this is my mother over there by the swings. This is my little brother over there by the swings. I see his little brother steal somebody's bracelet. That little boy in A WHITE SHIRT IS ALREADY STEALING steal somebody's bracelet already. Why are we yelling? I'm right here. >> Yes, I know. >> You're trying to have them hear you. That's okay. I'm right here. >> So, anyways, you see my swing so I can I can be, you know, tracking >> so much braids with black shirt. They're sitting next to you telling you his family. Then you see the other little boy with the white shirt steal somebody's bracelet. >> And then what happen? >> Well, I don't see him steal the bracelet. I see a bracelet on his wrist that's falling out. I'm like, that is not your bracelet. It's not going to stay on your wrist because obviously that's a child's bracelet. Wherever you got it, you didn't have it. So anyways, listen to my >> because it's falling off his arm. It's like this. Like if he goes like this, >> it falls off. >> That's how I know it's not even for a child. But anyways, kids like to impress. You know what I mean? I have a son and he's very well alive. I don't play. >> So anyways, no, I did not. >> I did. >> Officers attempted to calm all parties, gather statements, and clarify conflicting accounts from adults present at the park. >> I will not be charged for anything that I didn't do cuz I would make sure I push it. Does the child have >> This is a liar. >> Do you have recordings of what happened? >> No, I do not because I wasn't prepared to be stabbed in the back. >> I have recordings after the fact. After I'm following them after she beat >> Okay, one second. Can we backtrack? >> You're swinging on the swing. The little boy's talking to you. See the little boy has a little girl. That little girl, which was very far behind, chilling by herself. Okay. >> Then she comes next to me. >> My purse is on the floor because I'm on the swings. I need my hands. My purse is on the floor. Both my phones are on the floor. My phone at one point was in my hand, but my hand is straight to get tired. So, it's about time for me to like finish my routine. >> Gotcha. >> So, I drop the other phone on the floor. This little girl comes WHEREVER THE SHE COMES FROM, she come stands next to me. I don't talk to her because I don't talk to people. I don't TALK TO STRANGERS. IF A CHILD wants to speak to me first, then I may entertain the conversation. You know what I mean? But I'm not here, HI, HOW ARE YOU? NO, I DON'T DO THAT. >> OKAY, >> that's people's kids. So, anyways, that little girl sits next to me. Maybe she's upset because I'm not addressing. I don't have to address I DON'T HAVE TO ADDRESS NOBODY'S kids >> now. I'm no [ __ ] homeless. >> Okay. >> Don't play with me. I would never be no [ __ ] homeless. That's why I make sure I got everything on recorded. >> I saw. All right. >> Worst case scenario, I'll make sure my door. So anyway, she come and sits next stands next to me. I'm still swinging. They raised these kids to hate each other from a very young age. So anyways, that little girl picks up some dirt. >> Yeah. >> She throws at me. >> She throws it at you. >> Yes. I get upset because I know when people raise people's kids, I don't care what that kid feel. A parent knows, especially in public. I don't like to be embarrassed in public. >> So, she hits you. >> So, I'm like, so I get upset. I have the every right to be upset. I don't have the >> A parent admits to striking the woman after seeing her push the child, stating she acted to protect her daughter. >> Right to hear the child, which I did not. >> We shouldn't raise our voices. >> Yes, I understand. But I have every right to be UPSET AT THE DISRESPECT IN THE WAY in which these parents are raising their What happened? She th >> So I scream. I'm like, "Hey, who the kid is this?" >> Okay. >> DON'T YOU KNOW BETTER NOT TO THROW no whatever I say, BUT BASICALLY NOT PER VERBATIM. Don't you know better as a child to respect adults? YOU GO AS FAR as picking up some [ __ ] from the dirt to throw at me. Then she steps on my wallet. THAT'S WHEN I GO CRAZY. I'm like, >> and that's a figure of speech. >> Yeah. >> I have the right to be upset. >> So what happens? >> So I'm like, "Oh, no, no, no, no, no. Your mother did not already teach you to steal from another woman cuz why are you stepping on my wallet? How do you know? Why are you doing this? >> So she steps on your wallet. You got really >> and then she comes over where she comes from. I don't know if that's your kid because that boy when he came TO ME HE SAID THAT'S MY BROTHER AND that's my mother. He didn't say he has a sister. He didn't say he has a sister at all. >> The lady comes out of nowhere. >> So any Yes. That lady in her pajamas. Let's make that clear in her pajamas. Due to lack of immediate physical evidence or video, officers explained that the incident will be documented while witness statements are collected. >> I got outside clothes on. She is in her pajamas. >> She comes out where she comes from. >> She picks up that child, put that child over that corner, then she charges at me. >> All right. >> And she starts to BEAT ME. AND I HAVE TO FIGHT back as much as I can because you're not going to beat me. But I'm not going to actually fight you because if I have to put a case on you, I will. >> Can I get your ID real quick? >> Sure. Where do you live? You said you live nearby. >> 15 minutes away. >> 15 minutes away. >> Waller place. >> Do you walk here or do you? >> Yes, I walk here from that way. I've never been on this side of the road, but that's why I make sure I follow them because I DON'T KNOW WHICH APARTMENT COMPLEX they live in. If the last thing I do is show them where where they live, that's what I will do. >> I'll get your ID. >> Thank you very much. >> And then this officer is going to ask you if it's passport. >> Yes, it is. >> Biden. >> Yes. Right before that, Trump. Right before that, Obama. Right before that, what? Bill Clinton. I don't remember. Okay. Anything else? >> So, listen. I'm sorry this happened to you today. Okay. These people want you to leave. Okay. >> Leave. Sure. I will go home. How about that? I want to press CHARGES ON HER. YOU GET HER IG AND I want to PRESS CHARGES. LOOK AT MY FACE AND LOOK AT ANYBODY else who has actually been hit. Only one person here has been hit. >> You said nothing. Nobody hit. She You said >> that WOMAN IN A PINK SHIRT, PAJAMA, matching fit hit me. And I'm not playing cuz I got sisters, I got mother, and I got father. I don't play. >> All right. Where were you? >> I don't pick sides. Hey, can we stop yelling? >> Thank you. >> Where were you hit? >> My face. >> Where in your face? >> Everywhere. >> Where? >> Right here. I feel the heat. I feel the ting. Where her yell again? >> Yes. I feel the tingling more on this side of my face. >> How did she hit you? >> And I'm like this holding on to her hair because you need to get the out of my face. >> Turn around. Did you break your jacket during this or is it already broken? >> I don't know. All I know is I was trying to do my best to protect myself. She came from anywhere and she hit me and probably trying to steal somebody else's kid. >> I don't know. But what I do know is that boy didn't say he had a sister. >> Listen. >> Regardless, I want to press charges. Who are those people? >> Listen. Are you going to listen to me or not? >> I am. >> Okay. >> I have all of y'all faces. I'm going to get my >> You talking about I got two attorneys. >> All right. What were you talking about? Demon stuff. >> What demon? You mean what I'm singing? The sent that they be listening to that they don't monitor their kids? What demon? Let's talk about demon. >> You're going to spit on me and I'm going to be very upset. Okay. >> Yes. Because I don't like talking. >> Okay. So, were you talking about any demon stuff or anything like that? Cuz they're mentioning about you talking about nonsense and all that. You mean me singing lyrics? >> Okay, so you're singing lyrics. >> The same lyrics that my baby daddy my baby daddy. I'm a son. >> Rose. Rose, I got some serious questions ask you. Please do. >> Are you feeling? >> No, I'm not. >> So, you're not going to hurt yourself? You're not safe and I'm going to get my attorney to do anything. >> You're not diagnosed by anything cuz you got to make sure that >> I am diagnosed with people disrespecting me. How about that? >> All right. >> That's what I'm diagnosed with. Thank you. >> So, listen. Just walk away. All right. >> No, I'm not walking away until I get my charges. I said I want to press charges. I'm not walking away UNTIL I KNOW WHAT'S HAPPENING BEHIND MY BACK. >> WHAT WE'RE going to do, we're going to do a police report. Right now, we don't see any >> Park security issues a trespass order against the woman, instructing her to leave the property. >> Injuries. We don't have any witnesses. We don't have video surveillance. So, we're just going to document this incident. Okay. >> At one time, it would very much show. >> Okay. >> So, we're just going to document this. >> I know which part of my face is tingling. >> Who is all that was at the park? >> I can't related to her. >> Yeah, that's mine. Did anything like physical get go between y'all? >> Yeah. >> Yeah. You guys fight each other and everything? Yeah. She hit my baby. She's three. >> Okay. She's got injuries. >> So, they did fight. >> No, she's got injuries. They did fight. So, so what she's saying is true. But she's saying that she bit her. So, she wants to press charges. She's going to press charges on her daughter. All right. Can we calm down? We've already talked to you. Just hang up at the stop sign. So, did you see her hit your daughter? >> I seen her hit my baby. I heard somebody screaming, but I ain't thinking nothing. She pushed. She says, "Whoing baby is it? She's throwing dirt at me. She's too close to my swing. It's my swing." And I'm like, "Huh?" Like, "It's all kids at the park." >> She killed y'all twice. >> So, she pushed. >> She pushed and I got up and hit her. Yeah, that's my baby. She three. >> All right. How did you hit her? >> In her face. >> Okay. And how did she bite you? She bit me. How did that happen, though? >> She just started biting me, going crazy. Said I was a female. >> Can you just write your statement? The faster you're done with that, the faster we're out of here. The faster you could go. Are you done with your statement? >> You don't see that? You don't see the trap house? >> Or are you done with your statement? >> No, I'm not. If I was, I would sign it off. Thank you, officer. >> We're doing a lot of talking. Not enough right now. >> I can if I want to. I can talk all day and you can sit here and get your hours in. Okay, then. All right. >> All right. We'll take the pen. All right. Grab your stuff. Just so you know, the security wants you trespass on this property. You cannot come back to all >> the woman refuses to immediately leave, disputes the trespass order, and continues arguing with officers. >> All of this property, all right. Give me my copy. >> Here's your copy. So once you leave, I need you to get out, make a left, and you could be out of the property. Okay? You can hang out in the sidewalk, but you can't hang out in here. >> So where's my citation that says I can't be at the park? >> Because the park is over there. Who's the security? Show me the security because I like that part. >> Security is right there. >> Who says I can't be at the park singing whatever I be they be listening to >> because you caused a disturbance. So they no longer. >> So grab your stuff, your trespass, and if you refuse to leave, you'll be subject for arrest. So you raising children and future, not wives. >> Stop my baby. You know, >> all right. Can you grab your stuff so you can leave? >> Someone ask another black man. I don't care if you don't protect me, but don't come at me cuz I can't protect myself. I don't trust this. >> All right, we're not prolonging this. You're trespassing. You start leaving the property. >> Give me my >> I already gave you a copy. >> Let make sure what it says cuz I can read. Hold on. Let's read together. 624 Bthoon Drive. But this is Bthoon Drive. >> This is all of >> Says who? >> 624 is their office. This is all of their property. 624 Bathoon Drive. If you go there, you make it, right? >> Cuz they're technically back over there. >> I belong there. >> No, you don't. You're trespassing on all the property. If you have any questions, you can call. I just told you you could call them on the phone. >> Call who? >> Google Lake Man office 624. >> Not Lake Man. Oh, Lake Man. This is Lake Man. Okay. That's >> Lake Man Park. This is a property. Can you grab your stuff so you can leave? And now you'll be subject to arrest. I'm not playing your game. Grab your water bottle and start leaving all the way till you pass that yellow sign. Cross the sidewalk. over there. Actually, I'm walking back over here. >> You're trespassed from there. So, if I were you, do you want to go to jail or not? If I were you, I would walk that way, go to that street cuz you're trespassing. I'm like, man, if you want to play the game, you'll be subject to arrest. >> I'll listen. Thank you. >> Cuz I sometime I have a hard time trusting the police officers, too. If you have police report card, >> I need to report up this whole thing. >> Yep. We'll give you a case number. Just have a >> The case number is also up there. >> Little girl. >> He's going to give you the victim driver. >> A little tight. Washington. >> That's what I'm saying. I don't know why she's leaving. >> So, what are we working? There was no communication. >> Yeah, because I told Mark. Mark went to go to the boat ramp. Apparently, there's two guys at the boat ramp who saw the whole thing and recorded it and helped her. >> So, >> after witnesses report observing the altercation and the woman resists officer commands, she is detained. >> We don't know that yet. We don't know what they have to say about. >> So, I'm going to give her my call. >> We should detain her pending investigation. Yeah. What's going on over here? Give me your hands. Give me your hands. >> What's going on? >> Give me your hands. >> What are you guys doing? >> Come here. STOP. >> OW. OW. MY LEG. STOP. >> DON'T HURT ME. >> STOP. >> That's why I told you to stop. >> Ow. Ow. Ow. Ow. >> Stop. Stop. Just stop. Where's your leg? >> We're going to sit you up. Okay. >> Sit up. >> Cross your leg. Where's your injury on your leg at? >> Cross your leg. >> Ow. >> Does your leg actually hurt? Are you >> Yes. Where's the injury on your leg at? >> My knee. >> Okay, we have to look at You're saying your legs hurt? >> Yes. I don't know. I think it's him that stepped on. >> Okay. So, which leg is it? Cuz you're pointing at this one. >> This one? This one? >> This one right here. So, we have to look at it. Is there any? That's an old scar. >> Yes. That's just from bedding. No, my knee, sir. >> So, what's wrong with it? >> What do you mean what's wrong with it? I already have pain in my leg. >> So, you already had pain there? >> Yes. And he just stepped on it. >> So, you're going to be detained pending investigation. And we have witnesses at the park who witnessed the incident take place. So now you you're not free to leave. So just hang out until we get statements from the witnesses at the park cuz they witnessed everything that occurred. Okay. So right now you're not free to leave. >> Statement because the only witnesses at the park are those same people lying to me. >> Apparently there was two guys at the park. So we got to figure that out. >> Can you bring my belongings a bit closer, please? >> Yeah. We'll grab your word cross. >> I know police officers have supposedly allegedly the right to lie. This is why it's hard for me sometimes to just >> That's inaccurate. >> Oh, okay. >> Where do you live at? 15 minutes away that way. That's why I didn't want >> How did you end up over here? >> I walked from home, stay here. I didn't want to walk that way when she asked me because I didn't want to have to pull out the GPS. I just I know the the direction to my house. >> What made you come in here though? >> Because sometimes I come here. I don't like to I'm not a party person. I party when my friends drag me out. >> I'm not saying party. >> So I come to the park to relax, to get some fresh air, to enjoy the scenery, to be by myself, listen to my music. That's why I come to the park. >> Did you mess with her kids? Is that why she was looked up? >> I did not touch that child. I swear to God, I did not touch that child. I was literally sitting on the swing. How can I touch a child with both my hands on the swing? >> And I don't even know if that's her child. That's what I keep repeating to you guys. Do you know if that's her child? How do you know that's her child? >> Cuz she's saying it's her child and the father saying >> the woman was charged with child abuse, assault, and resisting arrest. Officers relied on witness statements and onseen behavior to determine probable cause. The case was forwarded for prosecutorial review following arrest and documentation. Remember, public confrontations involving children can escalate quickly and result in serious legal consequences for all adults involved. Failing to comply with lawful orders, even during disputes, can lead to additional charges. This is the reaction of netzens to this situation. This situation spiraled out of control way too fast. Park should feel safe, but emotions took over on all sides. Walking away early could have prevented the arrest. What do you think about these situations? Comment below to share your thoughts and like this video if [music] you want to continue calling out such cases. To stay updated, don't hesitate to subscribe to Law Zone for more content. >> I don't know what's >> she's having a psychiatric episode. >> Hey. Hey. On April 15th, 2023, officers responded to a parking lot after reports of a highly intoxicated woman sitting on the ground in the rain with multiple children present. Police identify the woman as Megan, who appears confused, [music] heavily intoxicated, and unable to explain how she arrived at the location. >> Okay, someone did. I don't know what's your employees. >> They're inside. Okay. >> Who are you? Oh, that's her. Okay. >> I just Okay. >> And grab this stuff. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Hi. Good morning, police. >> Yeah. >> What's going on today? >> What's going on with you today? >> Can you tell me your name? >> Megan. >> Megan. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Hey, why why you sitting on the ground, Megan? >> Where are you coming from, Megan? >> I don't know. >> You don't know? >> Okay. >> Have you had anything to drink today, Megan? >> Yes. >> Yes. >> A lot. Like what? >> Okay. >> How did you get here? >> Did you Is this your car? Were you driving your car? >> Not today. >> Not today. >> Witnesses report finding Megan on the ground while store employees brought the children inside for safety. >> Yes. >> How'd your car get here then? >> That was today. >> Yeah. >> Did you just drive your car here? >> No. >> If you didn't drive your car, how'd you get your car here? >> Okay, we're going to go walk to my car. I'll help you up. >> Come on. >> Okay, we're going to stand up now. Come on, Megan. Let's stand up. Come on. We'll get you out of the rain. >> You got to stand up for me. >> I don't know what I'm promising. >> You got to get up. >> Okay. We're going to go walk to my car. >> We're walking this way. Okay. Come on. Okay, Megan, take a seat for me. Slide your legs in. Did any of you guys see her driving the car? >> I did and I was just filling gas over here when I >> Officers interact calmly with the children confirming they are nieces, nephews, and children under Megan's care while their parents are away. >> Turn around. She was on the ground. The kids were staying outside and then they came over and then the store rep came over and took the kids inside >> and then I walked over here and she was on the ground. >> Okay. >> And that's all I seen. >> All righty. I appreciate it. Thank you. >> Is there anything I can do to help out? >> No, I think you're good. I appreciate you stopping by, though. Okay. Hey guys, >> what are you eating? [laughter] >> What's up, Spongebob? >> Heck yeah. >> Oh boy. >> All right, guys. These are our friends, right? >> These sausage stickers. >> You can be just like us. See, it looks just like mine. >> Look at this. >> Whoa. >> Does it have a name? >> Yeah, mouse. >> It's mouse. >> I like that name. Police officer. >> Yes, we are. Police officer. Yep. >> My dad always. >> Yeah. Where's your dad at? >> Yeah. Yeah. He's trying to find our mom. >> He's trying to find your mom. >> Do you guys live with your dad or your mom? >> Um, >> you live with Do they live together? >> Um, no. These are our cousins. >> Children explain that Megan had been acting strangely, speaking incoherently, and collapsed after exiting the vehicle. >> That was her mom that was down there. >> So, who whose mom is that out there? >> That is their mom. >> And that's your aunt. >> Your aunt? Okay. >> Um, we got it. So, our parents are up. Some are far away, you know, going to a wedding and >> Okay. Um was trying to contact our >> She got the owie on this knee. >> Who does? >> My mom. >> She does. How'd she get the owie on her knee? >> When her fell down. >> She fell down. She just collapsed on the >> When did she fall? >> She just like came out of the car and then collapsed on the >> What were you guys doing before you came to here? >> We were trying to drive to the hotel, but she was acting. She was trying to >> Megan admits to heavy alcohol consumption and is visibly unable to care for the children. >> Gotcha. But she couldn't because she just she was like speaking weird. >> What hotel are you guys going to? >> I forget. But >> does it have a pool? >> Yeah. >> What? >> Outside. You can go outside and inside. >> And inside? >> Yeah. And outside. >> It's too cold outside. It's raining. >> Yeah. There's >> And there's a hot pool for only grown-ups. >> Whoa. All right, Megan. So, here's the deal. Obviously, you're extremely taxpayed, right? >> Right. >> Yeah. Who are those kids to you? Are they your kids? >> Yes. >> Okay. Do you live with anybody else? >> Yes. >> Who? >> My husband. >> Your husband. Has your husband been drinking today? >> Yes, >> he has been. >> Officers attempt to locate a responsible adult and contact Megan's father to assume custody of the children. I don't know. >> Do you have any other family close? >> Megan, you got to talk to me. Do you have any other family close? >> No. >> No. Do you have any good friends? >> Yes. >> Do you have good friends? >> Yes. >> Do they live close? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> Britney. >> Anyone that you would trust watching your kids? >> Oh, my >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Okay. Who's that? >> Britney. >> Britney? >> Yes. >> Okay. Are we able to call Britney? >> Yes. >> Do you know her number by heart? >> Uh-huh. >> You do? >> Yeah. >> Okay. I'm going to call Britney. Okay. What's Britney's phone number? >> You said you know it by heart, right? >> I don't know by heart. >> Oh, you don't know it by heart? Okay. Where's your phone? >> Can I look in your car for your phone? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> Can you find Britney in your phone? >> Your dad was calling you. Does he look close? >> Oh my god. Don't call my dad. >> Okay. >> Let's call Britney. >> Murder me. >> Does he live close? Yeah, >> he does. >> Okay. >> Megan is placed under arrest for public intoxication after refusing a preliminary breath test. >> Do32. >> Hi, this is Officer Dyster with the De Mo Police Department. Who is this? Hello. Hello. Is anybody there? All right. I'm going to try to call your dad. Okay. >> Hello, this is Jim. >> Hi, Jim. This is Officer Dyster with the Mo Police. >> Can you hear me? >> I am. I can. Are you Are you Megan's dad? >> Okay. Hey, do you live in De Moines? >> I do. >> Okay. Can you come to the quick trip at East 30th and University, please? Yes, she's okay. I just need someone to come take the kids. Okay. >> How How far away are you? >> Perfect. You're extremely intoxicated, right? >> And >> what what have you been drinking today? Like hard alcohol? >> Yeah. >> So, right now you're under arrest for public intoxication. Okay. >> Yes. Would you like to submit to a prelim preliminary breath test? You got to know. >> Okay. >> Hey, how old are you guys? >> Uh, I'm four and a half. >> I'm seven. I'm seven. >> Seven. Four and a half. And how old are you? >> Four and a half. >> Three. >> Three and a half. >> So, your grandpa's coming to get you guys. Okay. >> Megan's father arrives and officers explain the situation and charges while ensuring the children are safely transferred to the family. >> Whose grandpa's coming? >> Um, I don't I think it's their grandpa, but they know us. on top of it. They're um on top of it. >> We're going to the hotel. >> We're going to a hotel. Okay. >> I think we might have to cancel it cuz um we're supposed to go with Tim and Megan. >> Yep. We're going to go get your mom some help when you go with your grandma or your grandpa. >> I Jim. >> Yes. >> So, she was found outside of her car. Uh just absolutely hammered. >> Let me see. to the girls are probably >> okay. They're not in there right now. They're inside. But so I'm just going to explain to you and then we can go inside and get the kids. >> Um she was outside. She said that she wasn't driving the car or anything like that. So I'm not really able to prove that she was driving the car at this time. So she's not being charged with OWI, but she's getting charged with public intoxication and four counts of child endangerment. Okay. >> Sure. >> Does that make sense why that would happen? >> Damn right. >> The woman was arrested and charged with four counts of child endangerment and public intoxication. The children were released into the care of a responsible family member and a medical evaluation was arranged due to concerns about a possible psychiatric episode. Remember, severe intoxication can quickly escalate into criminal charges when children are placed at risk. Early intervention bystanders and police can prevent serious harm to vulnerable children. This is the reaction of netzens to this situation. Those kids stayed so calm, heartbreaking to watch. Thank goodness someone called for help before it got worse. Mental health and substance abuse together can be extremely dangerous. Everyone thought it was too late until the body cam shows the exact second officers step in. >> [music] >> Did you predict that rescue?