Who's is this one taking me to jail? >> These kids were in the car for more than 30 minutes in the >> What's wrong? >> Hello. You leave your 5-year-old home alone so you can go smoke weed. You got to hang the phone up. We're going to handcuff you. Don't make it. >> The moment officers stepped inside, the energy shifted. No one was yelling. No one was running. But something felt deeply wrong. And that's when officers realized this wasn't just a difficult parent. It was a situation spiraling into something far more dangerous. >> Ma'am, can I ask you something really quick? >> Is he your own child? >> This is when hero cops realize the mother is extremely unstable. 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 find three kids locked in hot car trunk while mom shops. >> Why did you take the seven-year-old inside and leave the >> Oh, she was right here watching them. I asked her to watch them for me. It's 90° outside. You left them in the car long enough. Multiple people call 911. It cannot happen. Your kids were found in the trunk of a car. >> They play in the trunk of the car. They wasn't found in no trunk. >> On September 14th, 2025, police in Sunrise, Florida, responded after a passer by found three young children alone inside a hot car in a Walmart parking lot. The children were inside with the windows up and no air conditioning while their mother shopped inside. over there. >> Why did you take the seven-year-old inside and leave the two? >> Oh, she was right here watching them. I asked her to watch them for me. >> It's 90° outside. You left them in the car long enough. Multiple people call 911. It cannot happen. Your kids were found in the trunk of the car. >> They play in the trunk of the car. They wasn't found in no trunk of the car. Why y'all system taking me to jail? >> These kids were in the car for more than 30 minutes in the burning hot. >> What's up, brother? They uh they saw so the car was off. They managed to get the key from their side. >> There's a car on or off. >> The car's off. >> There's another girl. She's 70 years old. She was I don't know. >> Another grandma. A witness describes opening the vehicle, finding a minor on the floor and two others stacked in the trunk area and removing them for immediate care. >> Me, I'm her friend. She in the store. I went this way. >> She took the little girl so we can try to find out who the mama was. The little girl. She can watch them in there. >> Okay. But where's the seven-year-old daughter? >> Some lady took in the store. >> She took >> and with the keys. >> The lady took in the store because we was trying to figure out who the parent was. So, because she was the the oldest out of them, they was already over here. >> So, them two plus the seven-year-old were in the car. >> I pulled Yeah, cuz they was already over here on the phone, I guess, calling y'all and and they couldn't open the door and call up. So, when I came, I pulled I just I'm out the trunk. They was on top. This one was on top of that one. But I took them out and stuff with a sevenyear-old. The seven-year-old was locking numb. >> This is the grand. >> You're the friend or the grandmother? >> I'm the friend. Um the car right off >> and the car was off. >> No AC213. >> Who's that? Is that the owner of the vehicle? >> Yeah. >> Bystanders provide water and begin cooling measures. Witnesses report the two younger miners were sweating wet and appeared weak while a seven-year-old was taken into the store. >> Are you the owner of this vehicle? >> My friend was bringing the groceries. >> Okay. How long How long were you did you leave these? >> I just came back because we have people that are coming to the car and they're saying that This car was off with no AC with two babies in the car. >> And then I don't know why she got out the car. >> I was watching them when he >> I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Who are you? >> Yes. I'm a friend of hers. When he first started calling 911, he saw me standing out there in the car. >> I just went to go use the bathroom. >> So you were here at the car? >> Yes. I guess cuz I wasn't right there. He feel like they by their stuff. So I told the young lady to watch them while I go get them off. >> It's just a wash. don't make no sense. They just do too much right here. >> So, were you the one that was watching the kids? >> Yes. I'm saying she went inside. >> Yes. >> I got the kids and everything. He said, "Oh, no. They by their stuff. I didn't see you took the car." >> What do you mind me asking? Why did you take the seven-year-old inside and leave the kids? >> She was right here watching them. I asked her to watch them for me while I go get her to tell her what he just did. No, I was watching them. I told her to watch them for me when her cuz I'm like, he's doing too much. She making a big scene for no reason. And there's nothing wrong. >> What happened? >> They call me out. I had the key. >> She had they must cut off when she came in. >> Yeah. They making a big s. He kept calling taking pictures out the tag and everything like what? I I'm so upset with him. >> How long were you guys gone for? >> We was not gone. I was here. She ran inside to get some shoes and get some clothes. >> This don't make no sense. This just >> Officers confirmed the vehicle was off note one. minor had keys/phone and document the back seat and trunk configuration that allowed the miners to be inside. >> Don't make no damn sense. And I'm telling him I'm here right here on the phone with 911. Then he took pictures of the test. Oh, my girlfriend together in his car. >> Yes. >> Okay. And you were just outside of the car. >> You left your kids alone. >> You leave them alone. I went in the store to give her the car. I went in there to give her my bank card. No. No. But you have to understand. We left them alone long enough for multiple people to call for their well-being. It is what it is, right? So, lesson learned. We're not going to do that again because if she would have put the car in drive or put the car in reverse, that's a rem that's a freaking removal, right? Cus will be called. You cannot do that. I'm sorry. It is what it is. I understand you're trying to do whatever it is that you got to do, but mom to mom, it's 90° outside. You left him in the car long enough. multiple people call 911. It cannot happen. Not only that, you left them in there long enough that someone was able enough to remove them from the car, have fire, rescue come, then had the police come. That's too long. Do you understand where I'm coming from? Okay. It just it can't happen. It's South Florida. People kidnap kids all the time, and that's an easy lick. So before we go, I need to make sure those car seats are installed correctly and they can be placed inside. >> I pulled in here. I seen them standing like in front of the store already. Okay. >> Like literally, >> not even lying. I I heard him talking, but I just kept hearing him say something about a gray car, but I'm walking in the store. >> Kept saying gray car and pointing. I noticed people was standing around, but I went in the store, shop, got my stuff. >> Yeah. I come out. Well, now when I come out, I notice I see every now I see the same. >> Officers attempt to identify an alternate caregiver and ask the caregiver to provide family contact information. The caregiver disputes the timeline and supervision account. >> Had to be that side of the car because the way her body was, remember this how I'm pulling her out. So if you see how the car parked, I'm pulling her across. The first little baby was down on the floor when I first opened the So, who was the first child you you >> The one that I had sitting in the with the poop on him. The one that I set inside the basket. Okay. >> I set him in there first. >> So, you grabbed him out first. I picked him up and put him in the shopping cart. >> So, yeah. And almost like kind of like cuz he's soaking wet. Like I'm like the [ __ ] >> And was he sweating? >> Sweating. Cold. Trenched. He seemed like almost out of breath. >> He was looked like he about to go to sleep. So that's what the man was like, "Oh, I think they tired." And I was like, "He [ __ ] hot." Like you could tell. >> So I immediately I had just brought a cold bottle of water. I open up the water. I immediately started giving him water and I putting it on the back of his neck, you know, all the pressure points I put on his neck and then when I pulled the little girl out and I was like, "Oh [ __ ] it's another baby in here." >> So, as you told the little girl come out and keep them They're all They're all in the trunk. Correct. >> Correct. They're coming. I'm put right. >> So, you pull the first one >> on the floor like he was down on the floor like >> So, you reach from the back seat into the trunk, grabbed the baby out from the trunk. >> So, I had to put him on the seat >> my body kind of in like Yeah. So when I did, I had to kind, you know, just grab him, pick him up, touch. >> And then you after you put him in the shopping cart, >> I put him in this and then that's why I put him in the front of the shopping cart. >> And you saw a little girl >> and then the little girl I pul cuz I pulled the little girl out. She was uncovering him. That's why I didn't know it was another baby in there. >> That the second one I took out. >> So when she came out, you saw another baby. >> And that's why I was like, "Oh [ __ ] it's another baby." And he stretched covered in sweat. They're poor weak. You can see the diapers diapers filthy. They're wet. >> Did they have clothes on? >> No, they don't have no clothes on. And that's why we was like, "What the [ __ ] They have no clothes on, but they got a bleach chemical smell to them. So, I put them in there and then that's when I can say the lady with the purple dress started talking and she was like trying to out. I guess she thought that I was on her side and I told her no, I'm I don't know them. Like, no, this is not right. These kids are babies. Like, these kids are swear. She's like, "Well, at least let me go in the in the store." I said, "Well, yeah, you can go ahead and do that." She was trying to make them go stop calling the police. And then the lady with the beard was getting sassy with him. And that's why I was like, "No, that don't [ __ ] work like that." But one thing about me, >> so the lady with the beard came out before the mother. >> She was like, "That's my friend." She went going up on her. She's like, "They she beat him. She's 7 years old. She old enough to be in the car by her. They old enough to be in the car." And I'm like, "You [ __ ] serious? What the the the car off?" And she kept saying, "I left the keys in the car. I don't know who this effing lady is. She's cussing the lady out in purple." >> So, another thing I want to like >> kind of confirm when you came up to the vehicle before anybody else had came, >> did you notice the car was on or off? >> It was off. >> Completely off. The engine wasn't running. >> I The little girl had the phone. So immediately when I saw a phone in her hand, I said, "Oh, can let's call to call your mom." I said, "Oh, you got the phone and the keys to the car?" >> She's like, "Yeah." >> So she had the keys in her hand. >> Little baby got the keys. So the lady with the purple took the little girl with the keys. The little girl had the keys in her hand the whole time, but they already in the trunk. >> Yeah. >> Car was not on. So um that lady took her. She's like, "Well, let me go take her to go to see if she found mom." But now I'm about the lady with the beard already out here getting jazzy like telling y'all telling the fire rescue to go and she like oh it's not that serious. We I just ran in there to get her a car but I'm like look how long we still out here though. >> Yeah. >> He's still on the phone with 911 dispatch. >> I'm giving them water. Even though it may seem like it's but still look at the time. >> Yeah. So you would say that there was definitely more than like a 30 minute period that they were inside that car by themselves. >> Had to listen >> based on the time I pulled my I don't pulled up. Officers advise the caregiver that the miners cannot remain with her immediately, require contactable caretakers, and place the caregiver under arrest after witnesses and onseen evidence indicate prolonged unattended confinement in dangerous conditions. >> Yeah, >> I saw them standing in front of the store. I'm in Walmart 25, I'm g say 30 minutes, we talking, picking up my items, waiting in line to pay for my stuff. Yeah. >> Like my phone rang 3:35 already >> there's no [ __ ] way. >> And that's what pissed me off and that's why I told the lady in the purple don't you don't spare people like that when it come to that >> that ain't no sticking together with kids that these are [ __ ] keys. >> Okay. Um is there anything else at this point that you would want to add to the statement? I just I mean I just want to make sure the kids was all right because that was that's that was that's that's >> And what about the stat? So I know you said both of the little babies they were drenched in sweat. One of them seemed like they had pieces or >> he got it's on him. Go look at her. >> Um now as far as the little girl, did you notice >> she kept she's clean. She wasn't she wasn't sweating like I I didn't notice no sweat on her but them babies. >> Oh. >> So it was mostly the babies that were seemed like they were in distress. >> Okay. >> Who do you live with? >> I have my own place. You don't live with anybody? >> No. >> Do you have any family member in the area? >> Why am I going to go to jail? >> To be honest, yes. >> Why? What did I do wrong? >> Okay. So, I'm going to explain this to you, right? I have two witnesses. >> We're just going to I'm going to explain this to you. Have I have two witnesses, mom to mom, because I have a 5-year-old. I have two witnesses that call 911. Your kids were found in the trunk of a car with Oh, yes. >> They play in the trunk of the car. They wasn't found in no trunk of the car. >> No, no, no. That's how they got noticed cuz they heard a >> Yeah, cuz they be playing in the trunk. You can ask my daughter. >> No, no, no, no. I don't care. I don't care. I don't care about that. >> This You can ask They always be playing in the trunk. They always >> in 90° weather. >> The car was on. >> No, it wasn't. >> I swear to you, you can ask my child. She could tell you the car was on. Okay, but you can ask my daughter. The car was on. >> She's seven. I'm talking to >> It doesn't matter when I step up to them. They're going to ask my daughter question and she's going to tell them. It's >> They're also going to talk to two grown adults. Not a seven. >> But y'all not taking my my story either. Y'all just taking >> You were inside Walmart. >> Yeah, but not for long. >> For 37 minutes. >> I saw you on camera inside that store and you were gone for 37 minutes. >> So I'm trying to help you out. No, because I saw >> you don't have any family members. >> I told her that I was not going to go in the store. >> But because I had need to grab a few extra things, I still didn't even go with my first mom. >> I've never been to no jail. >> We know. We know. >> But you need to call a family member cuz I don't They can't go with her because her criminal history is way too long. Okay. So, I'm trying to help you find a family member to go with them. Do you understand? >> I cannot afford to go to jail. >> I I want you to Okay, look. It's either It's either you can find a family member. >> I mean, I'm not going to have much of a choice, but can I please speak to the sergeant, please? >> I [snorts] have rights if I just speak to the police. >> Yeah. You either tell us somebody right now who can come and pick up your kids, somebody that is reliable, somebody that doesn't have a a huge criminal history, somebody that is willing and able to take care of your kids. It's either they go with somebody that you know that they're in good hands or they're going to the state. The arrested caregiver is processed. Officers confirm minors received onseene care and welfare referrals and the case is documented for prosecution and child welfare followup. >> It is a better option if you have somebody come and pick them up cuz if they go to the state, it is not a good look with Cus. >> No, it's not. But I just don't understand why y'all can't just send me home. CPI is going to come to my house regardless. I'm going to take a chance. >> You're 100% right. There's they're still coming, but action needs to be taken right now. So, it's either you tell it. It's either you >> Again, it's two options. You either tell us somebody right now that can pick them up or they're going to the >> My phone is dead. I have family. I just >> You don't have a char. You don't have a charger in your car? >> My car charger. >> What phone do you have? >> iPhone. >> Do you know that person's number? >> By heart? >> Not by heart. >> I can charge your phone for you. >> Okay. We're going to charge your phone as soon. >> Why y'all is this going to take me to jail? >> These kids were in the car for more than 30 minutes in the burning hot heat sweating sweating. >> True. >> We live in Florida. >> It is 90° right now. >> In this car without the car being I would never leave them in the car. >> Doesn't matter though. Your seven-year-old is old enough to turn off the car. Mom, I literally just read a story in Texas where where two twin boys were left unattended for 45 minutes in the Texas heat and they died. >> And they died >> like 30 seconds. >> They were never left in the car. They're lying. Your car was >> You are extremely lucky that they weren't more injured or >> in the trunk though. The trunk doesn't circulate here. >> Yeah, but she was down all the time. >> But the thing is though, she's seven. She's not an adult. She don't know right from wrong. And she may do common sensewise, but at the end of the day, she's seven. She's a baby. >> I have a charger, too. Let me throw it on here real quick. >> Sergeant, we'll talk to you. >> She'll come talk to you in a minute. All right. [snorts] >> Away from the uh kid. >> Let's put her. >> Mom, can you come over here for a minute? >> We got He's going to talk to you real quick. >> Just follow this officer over there. inside. >> Yeah. Go around the back of the >> car now. >> Did you get water, sweetheart? >> When they get >> All right. You get You good? You got that water in you? Tastes good. All right. I'm going to close the door for a little bit. All right. Let you get some cool AC. Okay. Huh? >> We'll talk in a little bit. All right. But you're not going anywhere. All right. Wait till we're done with our investigation. Okay. >> Yeah. Go around the backing. >> Turn around. >> Please do not do this. >> Turn around. >> Can I please talk to him, please? Excuse me, sir. Twist your arm. >> I want you to call family. I don't know. >> Well, we got to reach home. Bro, that's nasty. >> Can I please take a photo of my kids, bro? >> And now put you in handcuffs. Come on. You're not going. >> Mommy, you'll be out in a few hours. >> Come on. >> I'm sorry. [snorts] You >> better go in all the way. I don't want to hurt you. I don't want you to get hurt. >> I keep going. Am I going to be able to call somebody for my kids? >> You said you was going to charge my phone. >> Your phone is charging. Once your phone is charged, I'll come to you. We'll get a phone number. Who are you going to call for uh your children? >> I got to call my phone >> cuz that's what I was trying to get you to do earlier, but you didn't want to. So, your phone is charging. >> The 29year-old mother was charged with three counts of child neglect without great bodily harm. The charges were based on officer findings that the individuals were left unattended in a parked vehicle without climate control for an extended period, prompting multiple emergency calls. She was booked into the Broward County Jail, later released on bond, and ordered to have no contact with the children pending further court proceedings. Remember, leaving young individuals unattended in a parked vehicle, can quickly escalate into an emergency, especially in hot weather. Bystander reports play a critical role in initiating timely emergency response. This is the reaction of netzens to this situation. I'm glad someone noticed and called for help. This situation could have gone very differently without witnesses. Heat plus a parked car is a serious risk. 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 mom leaves 5-year-old kid alone for drugs. >> What's wrong? >> Hello. >> To the store. >> She went to the store. You leave your 5-year-old home alone so you can go smoke weed. >> You got to hang the phone up. We're going to >> On March 7th, 2023, around 6:45 p.m. Police responded to reports of a child's desperate cries. When officers arrived, they found a 5-year-old boy alone outside an apartment building crying for help. So, she >> is your only child? Um, my mom my mom got >> Mommy and dad. Somebody help me please. >> Were they outside inside? >> Um, a kid was outside. >> The kid was outside. How old was the kid? >> He He was like five. >> Okay. Did Did they bring him back inside or >> um Oh, a person came. >> A person came. Is that kid? >> Is that it? >> What's wrong? >> Officers speak directly with the minor who states that the mother left to go to a nearby store and did not say how long she would be gone. No phone or supervising adult is available inside the residence. >> Hello. >> Police department. >> That's true. >> Hello. >> She went to the store. >> Police department. >> Get her. She's nowhere in here. >> Where did they go? What store did they go to? >> Apple Street. >> The what? >> Apple. >> The Apple store. >> It It's close to >> Yeah, it's right down the street. How long Keith Foster, South Jackson. >> Officers assessed the apartment and confirmed the minor had access to the outside and was unsupervised. Officers attempt to identify and contact a responsible adult. >> 301. >> Yeah. Did your mom and dad both go to the store together? >> No, my dad's at my papa's house. >> Your dad's at your papa's house. >> Do you know the phone number there? >> Yeah, >> you do. Where's the phone? You have a phone in here? >> No. >> No. >> I saw your phone, but it's dead. >> Okay. So, your mom left you went to the Big Apple store. How long has she been gone? You don't know. >> How old are you? >> Five. >> Five. What's your name? >> People been breaking into our house, buddy. >> People have been breaking into your house. >> Yeah. And they messing up our house. >> The mother returns and explains she left briefly to go across the street. Officers clarify the timeline and emphasize that leaving a 5-year-old minor alone is unsafe. >> Mommy, you me? >> Yes. What? What's going on? I just wanted to go see grandma for a second. >> You me? >> What happened? >> He had the door open. Was yelling for you. >> The neighbors called my streets. >> No, no, no. Where does grandma live? >> Right across the street. >> Why don't you take him with you? >> I just went over there real quick. >> Do you have an ID? >> Yes, sir. >> What's across the street? >> Literally across the street. Right here. Across the street. Can you come over here real quick? This guy. Babe, can you come over here real quick? I can't find my freaking my ID. The police is here. Good. >> What was the race and gender? >> I can't find my ID. >> MV. >> Sorry. I'll get your >> Got it. >> Look, how old are you? >> 21. >> You don't know your social. >> No, sir. >> Listen, I >> I got to keep it. >> You got to get off the phone. >> I'm sorry. >> You got to get off the phone. >> I'm sorry. >> All right. Mom, he said I got to get off the phone. You Yeah, >> that's her. >> Hello. >> How you doing? >> I'm good. How are you? >> Good. >> Officers observe the mother's behavior. Note the odor consistent with an illegal substance and document witness statements describing the minor crying and wandering outside. >> All right. >> Your grandma? >> Yes, sir. >> She was over with you. >> Um, yeah, but for a second. >> Yeah, for a sec. She only came over here for a second. >> Where do you live at? >> I'm I live on the south side. I don't even live on east side. I'm out here visiting some friends. >> So, where were you at? at her at her friend's house real quick. >> Where's her friend live? >> Right across the street. I don't know that. >> Right. Right out back. >> Yeah, literally. >> Well, we're trying to figure all this out cuz >> we got a 5-year-old kid left home alone. >> Oh, it was only for a couple seconds. >> Well, we don't know. That's what we're just trying to figure out. >> That's all. I mean, we I understand what happens if you'd have walked out. >> I I understand. I understand. I >> I told him all this before. I said, "I'll be right back." He literally played the game all day. He was in there playing the game. I said, "I'll be right back. I'm about to go over there and see your grandma real quick." That was it. >> So, do you think this is serious or not? >> It's serious. >> Very serious. It's very serious. >> Do you think you should leave a 5-year-old home alone? >> No. But then you It was for a second. I didn't think it was. >> Not only is it for a second, then you come back in and you're smelling like weed. So, you leave your 5-year-old home alone so you can go smoke weed. And then you come back and then you yelled at him. >> I didn't hear that. >> Yeah, you did. >> So, what'd you do? Or whatever. Anyways, I could run the tape back. It doesn't matter. >> The point is is he's crying with the door open. >> He was wandering around. >> Officers explain the seriousness of the situation, referencing the lack of supervision and the minor's distress while unattended. >> Wandering around out here. Where? Come here. >> Wandering around out here wondering where you're at. >> Why would you scare mommy? Mommy was gonna leave you. >> You see your only child? >> What happened? >> I mean, come on. Leaving a 5-year-old home alone. >> And what happened? >> You got the scale on the table, 5-year-old sitting next to your papers. >> What' you say? >> You're sure back up smelling like weed. There's roaches. I mean, come on. And now you're telling me you don't know your social. Do you have a warrant? >> Tell me now. We're going to run you and pull a picture. You shouldn't. I asked you if you want to come with me. You said no. You want to stay in front of the game. >> I said, "Yeah." >> So, why did you go? >> Yeah. >> Yeah, man. Like, what what you got going on? You was playing the game. I asked you for something to come. You said >> no. I said I'll be right back. >> I said I I said yes. Officers confirm the father is available and able to assume custody of the minor avoiding immediate removal by child services. >> Is that YouTube? >> My kids be watching that dumb >> all the time. Drive me crazy. >> YouTube. I don't let them watch it at my house cuz some of the stuff that >> it's annoying like one day I woke up one day I woke up and it was like 3:00 in the morning and I heard and they all they didn't fell asleep but it's still on YouTube or they was watching some lady >> some Chinese lady eating some chips or eating and stuff and all you hear is the crunching noise and it drove me crazy and I'm like oh yeah y'all and then some of the stuff that they watching just ain't even no turn that off. Can't watch YouTube. You better put on Disney or something. Buy something more Netflix. >> Yeah, that's horrible. That YouTube is horrible. >> Stuff the kids watch that. >> Yeah. >> Did you know that R. Kelly came out with a new song? It's like 20 minutes >> from jail. >> Yeah. It's basically telling the truth about everything that happened. like he he ain't say he ain't do the stuff. You know what I'm saying? But >> some of the songs he sings though, I can't stand like he >> like >> now that you listen to it after this afterwards back. >> No, like like some of his songs are cool, but then then he'll be like he's just a dumb like I went put them shoes on, walk to THE DOOR. COME ON. >> WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU singing about, man? [laughter] >> What are you singing about, bro? I can't stand like I like normal his normal song >> telling a story >> but didn't tell the damn writer book. I want to hear that [ __ ] No damn song. It don't even sound right. You know what I mean? >> I was cracking up listening to that though. >> I put my shoes on. [laughter] >> MY ALARM clock went off. >> I hit snooze. Come on bro. Don't want to hear that [ __ ] >> Yes. >> It's crazy. >> But another but that's how this new song is. >> Oh man. I ain't going to listen to it. 40 minutes long though, but it basically just told like how they played him. Now >> like him and what's his name? Mr. Big Man had like a hour long song about that. >> But I do know R. Kelly is a musical genius though. It really is. And they really play him because they know the man is dyslexic, can't read. You know what I'm saying? They had him signing all kind of paperwork. He don't even know what he's signing. You know what I'm saying? That was wrong. Like he admit he did what he did. You know what I'm saying? But y'all a have to do him like that. Come on. Did y'all do Elvis like that when he married that 14y old girl? >> What about Tony? Tony Tone. They Hey, they made a whole song about it. You know what I'm saying? Like come on now. Y'all wasn't after anybody else got accused. >> Officers determine the mother has an active warrant related to a prior DUI case and place her into custody while ensuring the minor is released to the father. >> Right. Right. Y'all didn't do that as bad as you did or Cali. >> Hello. >> Are you Keith Senior? >> Excellent. >> Here's a deal. All right. >> You're going to get a ticket. >> Okay. I am not going to what we call is a rule six where we remove the child from the home. Okay. Since he senior the father is here, >> he can take >> Julian breaking out windows, right? Which is why you didn't remember yourself. >> I asked you that when you told me you didn't remember. Said you have warrants. >> So we're going to find out right now. >> No. Yes. failure to appeal out of the city. >> Okay. So, KPS, can you fax those over? >> What is that? >> Well, I was going to write >> Well, I don't even know. >> You got to go to court. So, I was just going to write you a ticket and let you stay here and remove the child from home to the father. >> But you have >> you got you got to stand on up. Do you have shoes? Can you grab her some shoes? >> Are you serious? >> Oh, well, you got your things on, so >> So, you understand what's going on, right? >> Yes. But >> I can't help your warrants. She'll be all right. >> Yeah, she'll probably get laugh tomorrow morning. >> They ain't going to try for stuff like this anyway because of everything else this morning. >> Tomorrow, right? >> She can record tomorrow, right? >> Yeah, it'll probably rain video. What is it? Tomorrow. >> Wednesday. I think I do videos tomorrow. >> You got to hang the phone up. We're going to handcuff you. Don't make it worse than it has to be. >> Okay, stop. alone. >> He was like, "What?" He was like, >> "Connor Matthews was not only taken into custody for child endangerment, but also for a warrant dating back to November 2020. She had failed to appear in court for a DUI charge with a specification that her blood alcohol level was over 0.17s. Remember, young minors require constant supervision even during short errands. Community members reporting concerns can help ensure quick assistance and safety. This is the reaction of netzens to this situation. Glad someone called for help when they heard the cries. Short trips can still turn into serious situations. Good that another caregiver was available right away. You think the officers were out of options here? Watch what happens next on the body cam [bell] and tell us if you would have done the same. The next incident is when police rescue child from extremely abusive mother. >> So it came in from physical angry saying that the little girl, your daughter had um a busted blood vessel in her eye and that she said that you had hit her in the face yesterday multiple times. I got statements from the kids saying that yes, this child got >> On September 13th, 2024 deputies responded to a report involving a 37year-old Palm Beach County woman accused of beating a 10-year-old girl with a belt over incorrect homework answers. Authorities said the child had visible bruises and welts, and the case was reported by a school counselor. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, >> ma'am, can I ask you something really quick? >> I'm not allowed to close the door and that's it. >> You mean you're not allowed to close the door? >> You're not allowed to close the door. >> Okay. All right. Um, with your mom, what are you guys doing together? >> We drive around. All right. How >> investigative questioning continues. Minors identify substance use by household members and describe behavioral changes after use. Interviewer asks follow-up clarifying questions. >> Your relationship with your brother, the one that's here. Okay. >> And your sister? What? >> What about Cedric? He's good. Okay. >> What about the relationship with your mom? >> He's good. >> Why is it good with her? >> Because how do you know when your mom is upset? >> Does he yell at us? >> Have you ever seen her fight with her hands? But my big brother. >> What do you mean? What you doing with him? >> Well, when we um see um what happens when you're good at home? You told us what happen when you're bad. What happens when you guys are good? All right. Do you know what a drug is? >> Mhm. >> What's a drug? >> What about alcohol? >> What's that? >> Have you ever seen anyone use drugs or alcohol? >> My mom. >> What did she use? My big. What do they use? >> Do they smoke or drink? >> Yes. >> Do they do both? They smoke and drink or do they smoke? >> Well, my big brother is my child. We only smoke and my mom. >> All right. So, what does your mom smoke and what does your brother smoke? Well, what does how does she act after she uh smokes? >> She fell asleep. >> Officer indicates they obtained statements from minors saying the minor had been struck the previous day. Officer [snorts] informs the parent the reports and injuries prompted the investigation. So, does she act the same or different? >> She she acts the same. >> What about your brother after he smokes? Is it the same or different? >> After your mom drinks, is she the same or different? She would give off. >> Do you know what a pack of cigarettes looks like? >> Yes. >> What's in a pack of cigarettes? >> Uh, there are three and one. >> How many are in there? >> A bunch or one? Five. >> Five. Does Does mom ever make her own cigarettes? >> No. >> No, she does not make her own cigarettes. >> Oh, she do? >> Yes, I do. >> How did How did she do that? Can you describe that? >> First, she put something on it. >> Mhm. >> Then she and then she put Gotcha. Gotcha. Um, are you scared of anyone in around your home? >> No. >> All right. So, the next question is, if you were scared of someone, who would you tell? >> My big brother and my mom. >> All right. Do you have any injuries? Do you have any marks? Any bruises? Any ouchies? None of that. All right, sweetheart. I just got to get a picture of you. Can you stand up for him, please? You come over here. >> Right here. >> Right here. Ready? What time did you guys get picked up from school? >> Um, as far as your mom is coming to get you. >> Yes. You did a good job. Would you like a little piece of candy? >> That's That's the reward for doing such a good job. You're very smart, by the way. >> Keep keep studying. Keep studying. You're doing very good. Very happy with you. >> All right. Enjoy your candy. >> See you later. >> All right. Byebye. >> Bye. >> Oh, hang on. Yeah. One second. Hold on. >> Hold on. No, he gone. >> Yeah. Correct. Correct. So the reason you please sir >> you don't WANT TO TALK >> BUT YOU DON'T HAVE TO TALK anymore come on ma'am >> parent repeatedly denies causing the injuries references prior interactions with investigators and offers alternative explanations officer requests documentation and contact information >> why we're here I was just outside when this took place. I can't say >> all I'm trying to do is get my kids because I work from home. That's it. I didn't do anything. I didn't abuse anybody. >> So there was alle there was allegations that came alum blood vessel in her eye and that she said that you had hit her in the face yesterday multiple times. I got statements from the kids saying that yes this got hit yesterday, but there was different statements of how she got hit in her face yesterday of how many times she got hit in the face. >> Okay. Can I explain something? Can I explain something? Yes. Before y'all do all of this, because there's no need to do all of this, I don't have no background. I don't have I don't have no charges. I don't have no tickets. I don't have none of that. I take care of my kids. >> So, I did remove these kids back from you in the past in 2022 for physical injuries. The same reason why >> 2022 >> when she got that hit on her. No, no, no. Okay. >> So, you remember I came out then. So, you don't have history. >> No. Having history because you got because someone has said that I did something is different from having evidence. Now, I could hold Hold on. I could fall down. Hold on. >> No, I I'm the one that dropped her to school. >> I'm the one that took a picture of them this morning before we left our house. >> I could show y'all. I can show y'all my pictures that I have of my kids this morning. That was not there. >> You keep blowing up. >> Even a child is saying that she didn't see this in her eye this morning. She said she didn't see it. It was when she came to school. A friend was like, "Hey, your eye is red." >> Okay. So, if she had some work in her face, >> excuse me. Okay, let's let's We're all adults here. I'm pretty sure you have children. I'm pretty sure you have children. If my daughter, the one that y'all saying is making or I abuse is just told you and y'all just heard this from her that she didn't leave her house like that. >> She said she didn't see it. She look Well, she has to look in the mirror cuz she brushes her teeth and washes her face. >> She said she didn't. She said she did. >> Okay. Well, she said she didn't. She said she didn't. >> But she did say that you hit her in her in her face in her mouth. And your other son said the same thing. >> Okay. Well, I'm I'm here to tell you I did not hit nobody in their mouth. I did not bust nobody's uh make a pink eye or black eye. I didn't do any of that. I can show you them kids at all. >> No, I don't. I do not because of this >> homework yesterday during homework. What happened? >> They're doing homework here. >> Yesterday when you called them into your bedroom while you was working to to have them do >> I don't call them in my bedroom. Officer asks for family contacts and details about caregivers while explaining the need to document injuries. Parent expresses distress and requests to speak with a supervisor. >> You need to call none of these children. So all of these children gave me a lied statement. >> I don't know what they gave you. I don't know, ma'am. I don't know what they gave you. And you already know because of what you talking about 2022, you trying to use this right now to say that I did something. And what I'm saying back then and I was what I'm saying back then and what I said in 2022. If I fall down right now, I'm just going to get a bruise. That don't ne that don't necessarily say my mom bruised me. I don't know. THIS IS MY FIRST TIME EVER HEARING SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. The nurse called me early incident that happened yesterday. >> No, the nurse called me earlier this morning. >> Their homework yesterday. >> They did their homework in THE LIVING ROOM. THEY READ A BOOK WHEN THEY GET HERE, WHEN THEY GET to my house, but they do their normal work here in school yesterday. >> No, ma'am. >> So, your child Where's the nurse? >> So, your child wasn't reading. >> Where's the nurse? Where's the nurse? >> Mispronouncing these words and you got frustrated. >> No, ma'am. Where's the nurse? Because the nurse called me this morning and said something about a a a red eye and she just told me she's going to send Mala back to her class. Mom, because she's complaining, not complaining that her eye hurt. >> What's your home address? I come here and then I get that I abused my child. >> 150 >> 15 North >> was I mean 334 like this is crazy. >> All right. Where is Nathaniel? >> He stays with his dad and you know that ma'am. >> Where is uh Cedric? >> He's home. >> How old is Cedric now? >> 17. He's back in Belgade. >> We all reside in Belgrade. >> Why do they go here? Just because it's a different school or >> No, it's because the McKenna McKenna video act says that being homeless, [clears throat] sharing hardship, we qualified to come to this school. >> But whose address you using? The mayor. >> That's a friend's address. >> Okay. I'm just asking. the other address in Belgrade which he provided me with the >> 1508. I gave that to >> Yeah, I know. >> Mom, what's a good phone number for you? >> The same one75094. >> Yes. >> All right. You have any family members that these kids go with until um we figure out a plan? >> Yeah, their auntie. This is not even necessary. No, they're they're um is it I'm maternal paternal aunt. >> What's her name? >> Nila Cooper. where she live street, Florida. >> What's the phone number? >> Um, can I take these off to get it out my phone? >> How many um kids are here at first? Two. Three. Three. >> Sir, please don't please don't arrest me for what, sir? >> You didn't even want to speak to us, sir. >> Sir, look what I'm going through. >> Officer explains the reasons for detaining the parent based on minor's statements and observed injuries. Parent is informed they will be taken for further processing. >> Look what I'm going through because somebody said I did something that I didn't do. I've never been to jail. opening it for you very calmly was please have a seat and I didn't and I didn't get out I didn't get out loud >> have a seat >> no because I'm wondering why am I being here >> you're going to jail you're going to jail because of injuries to your daughter >> and not here >> they're in together >> where's your car >> my car No parked on the side a little street down there. >> Okay. >> Okay. So, if you guys >> I need to bring her out to my truck. >> Let me figure out if we're doing the >> Please don't do that to me. Please don't do that to me. That's That's crazy. Please don't do that. >> Let's see. My supervisor's here. >> I'm so sorry. I'm I didn't I DIDN'T KNOW THAT. I'M NOT I DIDN'T DO ANYTHING, MA'AM. I swear I didn't do anything. >> All right. Well, that's ma'am. We're gonna document that. >> This is crazy. This is crazy. >> Yeah, please. >> Please don't do this to me. >> Can I stick with a sergeant? >> Who's my sergeant? >> That's me. >> I am the sergeant. And we're going off based off the statements from your children and the injuries to your daughter. They they didn't happen at school. >> Ma'am. Ma'am, >> what she said? >> Please listen to me. Can you please listen? >> I'm listening. >> You ran my name. I have no >> I've never ran your name. >> I didn't run your name. >> Okay. Okay. Well, ma'am, if you run my name, I have no criminal record. >> It's not about that. >> I don't I I've never had I've never never have injured any one of my children. >> Yes, I might have did corporal punishment in the past, but they gave me parenting for that. >> And I learned my lesson. They took my kids already. But it's not. >> I did learn my lesson. >> It's not >> and I haven't been I haven't been nothing to my kids but a loving mother to my kids. >> It's not reasonable for a child to be coming in here. >> She But the thing is she wasn't like that when she left Friday >> because mom >> she she wasn't like that when when she came in. I have Can I show you the picture? >> That's not >> Can I please show you the picture, ma'am? Does it? Why would you take a picture of it? >> I always take I always take pictures of them. I take pictures of them since the first day school started with their uniforms. >> No problem. >> Where's your car? >> They parked it down there. >> No, my car is this way. Officers conduct a search for contraband and remove personal items. Parent is handcuffed after cooperative and procedural interaction. >> No, his car. You need to go get your vehicle. >> All right, I'll come around. You got him. >> Yeah. Huh? >> Right. >> So, they'll be right back in. He still >> ready. All right, let's go back. >> All right, let's walk this way. >> But hey, Sarge, I still have to get my car. >> Can I use the bathroom? >> And these are really tight, sir. These are really I'll have to adjust them when I get out to my truck. >> I did give a statement. I said I didn't do anything. >> All right. I'm going to be double once I get another pair from my truck. >> Can I please? >> Well, my truck, I think. >> All right. So, you going to >> You have to lean forward. >> I'm sorry. Ow. >> These are really tight. >> Got to go right here and then we're going to walk around. Can I please use the restroom cuz I know this is going to be a long process before I get to use the restroom. >> Before you use the B, you got any contraband on you? >> Contraband >> such as drugs, needles. >> No, no needles anymore. I have my weed because it's my >> Where is the weed at? And it's good that you tell us now because if we find it at the >> I have my card. I have my card to lift up a little bit. I'm waiting for you. I'm trying to get I can't even see. >> You want me to do it? >> You going to be able to? >> Yes. Hold these. >> Yeah, absolutely. >> You got to bend forward. >> Yes. My wrist is is twisted. >> I'm trying to Here we go. >> You got You got it. >> Yeah. I'm pulling it apart. >> All right, lean up. Lean up. >> Okay. Oh, lean backwards. >> Yeah. Try to get your arm out a little bit. >> Officers state formal charge and booking information. The parent is charged with aggravated abuse of a minor and transported to the county jail pending court processing. >> I'm trying and it's not working. >> Yeah. Let me get this one over here. >> Just relax. >> I'm relaxed, but it's just getting tighter. We're going to loosen it. >> Okay. Give me a good tight. Loosen it for you. >> There you go. And they're not tight, sir. >> Well, they're not built for comfort. That's why I'm putting two on you right now to get it more comfortable. I only have one pair. >> Okay. >> But we'll make it more comfortable. You work with us, we'll work with you. >> Simple. >> All right. >> All right. You going to do the bathroom? >> Yeah. Where's the bathroom at? Is yours >> I don't think it might be out here. That's >> right. >> No, it says staff restaurant on the door. >> Before you go in, >> the marijuana, put it up here. >> Yeah. >> Did you let me know where my car is at? >> Was where you parked it? Where you park it? >> Uh, the lady said that she was going to park it. >> Okay, I'll give him the keys. She was charged with aggravated child abuse following her arrest and booked into the Palm Beach County Jail. Her bond was set at $50,000 with no information provided on whether she posted it. Remember, reports from school staff, medical personnel, and minors can prompt immediate law enforcement investigation and potential arrest. Documented injuries and consistent witness statements are key evidence officers use to determine whether criminal charges are warranted. This is the reaction of netzens to this situation. This was hard to watch. Glad school staff reported it so it could be investigated. It sounds like officers relied on medical observations and kids statements to act. Hopefully, the miners will get protective services and a safe place while this is sorted. The tension is already high, or so it seems. What the body cam captures next [bell] saves a life pause and comment what you do here. >> Did you hand the child over to him today? Here. >> What's kind? [music] On August 6th, 2022, police responded after a toddler was found wandering alone in a motel parking lot, repeatedly calling out for help while no adult came forward. You >> know where we found him? >> Well, they said no. >> I found a little boy on the parking lot screaming hello like five times. And you would think somebody come outside and look for him. I'm not sure if he bought for father cuz nobody coming out looking. >> Okay. >> And I seen him running over there. So, I was like, "Okay, maybe he run into his mom or somebody." >> Okay. How uh how long have you known that he was like out here? Like, is it right around the time he called? >> About 15 minutes or so. About 15 minutes. And I keep screaming like, "Hello, somebody lost their child or something." >> Okay. >> Nobody won't like respond. Me and this lady, we um left out here for a while. Never saw him. >> Okay. What's up, man? What's your name? >> Okay. Listen, I'm going to put this badge on you, okay? I'm going make you a police officer, right? Officers calmly engage the child and begin walking the property, knocking on doors in an attempt to locate the parent. >> Got to help me out. We got to find your mommy. Can we walk and find out where your mom is at? >> Okay. Yeah, we'll walk around for a little bit. >> Just walk around. Call the >> No, mommy's over the moon. >> Over the moon. >> Yeah. >> Over the moon. >> We'll we'll walk around and we'll start knocking on doors. And >> what direction did you see him come from? Well, when I was over there, he came from see that and running top. So, I said maybe he, you know, >> Oh, like on the other side. >> Yeah. >> I'm start. >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> All right. All right. Let's go walk and knock. >> My mom. >> You thirsty? Where you think your mom is at? Um my um mommy's >> The child gives confused and inconsistent answers indicating he came from upstairs and mentioning places like a playground and the moon suggesting disorientation. >> Oh over the teacher. >> She's a teacher. >> Yeah, she's a teacher. >> Look, that's a playground. >> Yeah, >> a playground with >> somebody. >> I I I went to the playground. You went to the playground. >> To the playground. But where which way did you come from? >> 26. >> Um, mommy's over there on the moon. >> You keep saying mommy's over here on the moon. I >> I went to the stairs. >> Did you stairs? >> Did you come down to go to the playground? >> Yeah, I want to go to playground and the slide and blue slide. >> Okay. Who Who are you at home with? Mommy is mommy in the house. >> Over that corner. Mommy's all over the lake. >> She's over the lake. No, it is not over the lake. >> Okay. >> But look, that's a water. >> Yeah. >> A waterfall. >> Okay. Where do you go to sleep at at night? Where's your room at? >> Uh uh I I go to bed. >> Where's your bed at? >> I I went to West Palm Beach. >> We're in West Palm. >> Uh >> police locate the mother by phone. She claims the child is with his father and appears unaware he is missing. I went to the playground here. >> Okay. No, not yet. I start knocking on the door. >> Hey, how you doing? You all didn't lose a kid, did you? >> Okay. Have you ever seen this little guy running around? >> Okay. >> All right. Thank you. >> How you doing? Um, do you have a child? >> How you doing? Are you missing a child? A little child? >> A little boy? >> No. All right, sir. Okay. Thank you so much. >> You They all answered upstairs. >> Yeah. Nobody recognized me. >> I I checked. Oh, >> so I'm going to start over here. >> Palm Beach Police Department. Um do you know where your son is? >> Um he's with his dad. >> Well, we have a we believe that we have your son here and he's he was outside by himself. Um can you give me dad? >> The child is placed on the phone with the mother confirming her identity, but her explanation continues to shift. can get him to his parent. I'm gonna try to send you a picture of this little boy. And can you tell me if this is your son or not? He's uh about 3 years old saying his first name is Liam. Um >> yeah, that's his last name. >> Well, we don't know if he didn't tell us his last name. We found your uh like basically your son's name in a database in our records database. I'm I'm going to let you speak to the child to see if if you recognize the voice. >> Okay. >> Is he in the back? I possibly could possibly have mom on the phone. So, I'm going to let her speak to him. >> Can you talk to Is this mommy? >> No. >> Ma'am, >> is that mommy? >> Hi, my baby. >> What's wrong? >> He's not speaking. So, does that sound like your son, ma'am? >> Yes. >> Okay. So, can you provide me with >> Officers locate the mother at a nearby motel room. She provides conflicting statements about who had custody of the child and when >> we can get dad and have him come so he can have a child. >> I don't have um his phone number. >> Okay. How do you all communicate? >> We just communicate. >> Okay. How >> who does she stay with over here? >> She she's saying the father doesn't live here. Ma'am, are you So, are you in the city of West Palm Beach right now? Can you come get your child? >> Sure. >> Okay. >> Um, where are you at? >> When's the last time you had the child, ma'am? >> Today. >> Okay. And you gave him to the father at what time? >> 7 >> around 700 p.m. or 7 a.m. >> 700 p.m. >> Have you left your your hotel or are you still there? >> No, I'm I'm still here. >> Okay. Um, I've only been here for a couple of hours. >> Okay. >> Hi. >> How you doing? >> We called about your your child. Your child that's missing. >> Did you know that he was missing? >> No. >> He's supposed to be with his dad. >> Do you know where we found him? >> Well, they said no. >> Okay. Sorry. >> Where is your room? >> Okay. Who is in there with you? >> Nobody's in there with me. >> Thank you. >> So, you're here with who? >> Well, it's me and my son, but we >> You just said that you and your son was >> We came here and his dad. >> You just said the room is for you and your dad. The mother claims she gave the child to the father but cannot provide a phone number address or proof the father exists. >> Yes. >> Okay. If at any time during the interview you did not wish to answer any questions, you are privileged to remain silent. Do you understand? >> Yes. >> All right. So you understand I'm asking you these questions and I'm I've been on the phone with you. It was me that you were speaking to. I've been on the phone with you because I'm trying to assess because as of right now I'm concerned for the well-being of the child. Let's start from the beginning. everything all the way up to uh now. So, you woke up at 7:00 a.m. And where where did you wake up? Where where did you sleep last night? >> Um it was at another hotel. >> So, are you currently just living from hotel to hotel right now? >> I just been like um just trying to get away. >> Okay, understandable. Who do you currently live with? >> My uncle. >> Your uncle? Um where where is that? >> Um I'm not sure because he's >> I can't hear you, man. >> I'm not sure. You're not sure what >> where he is. >> No, no, no. Where were you staying today? You said this morning you woke up at your uncle's residence. Where is that? >> No, I didn't wake up there. >> Well, you said at another hotel. My apologies. But you currently live with your uncle. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Where? >> Do I have to tell you? >> This is all so I can understand and so that we can know if this happens again where we can come and find you so that we can give you the child. Um, >> it won't happen again. >> Sure. Um, I just don't feel comfortable. You say I don't have the answer such question. >> But this is the thing, man. So, nothing is really making sense right now. Basically, your explanation of how things happen. We understand things happen. Okay. However, when somebody is being very evasive when we're trying to help them, it looks bad, very bad, especially when it invol involves a child. So, I'm just trying to basically get your side so that I can understand why it is we got involved today and why it is that, you know, Liam is outside by himself. Doesn't know where he is. Okay. He's supposed to be with his dad. Is there like a court order or anything like that? >> Um, no. >> Okay. How do you all often communicate? >> By phone? >> No. >> Okay. >> Okay. Don't Don't Can I don't understand why you're uneasy right now. I'm giving you the opportunity. I'm just trying to listen it. I can understand if you were in handcuffs or something then like yeah, of course it's a reason to be uncomfortable. You're in handcuffs, but that's not the case. I just need your >> Officers determine the alleged caretaker does not exist and that the child was left unattended. >> Side of the story so that I can document in my report that's going to go to DCF why this unfortunate event happened. Just please explain. I can't hear you. I'm sorry. >> He supposed to be with his dad? I don't know. >> Okay, tell me about that. How is he supposed to be with his dad? So, you called him today? Did he call you? >> Something like that. >> What is something like that? Explain it. Did he call you or did you call him? >> It wasn't really like just um not really text me. It's kind of like text. I don't know. >> I don't understand. It was kind of text message, but it wasn't text message. >> Something like that. >> So, what is it? >> Huh? >> Your phone. It's on, right? >> Yeah. >> Cuz I called you. >> Yes. >> So, I know you can accept calls and you can you can call. Okay. So, is that what happened today with the father or what? Or did he call you or did he text you? All right. >> It was like um something like that, but it was like someone >> I can't hear you. >> It was something like that. >> Okay. So, it was more so through people. Okay. What people? >> Godly people. >> What? >> God. >> More so through godly people. Who are some godly people? >> People like you, I don't know, >> like me. Did you speak directly to the father today? >> Somewhat. >> Somewhat. It's a yes or no. Did you see the father today? Did you see him today? Did you hand the child over to him today? >> What's kind of Can I have his phone number so that I can call him? When's the last time you spoke to him? I deleted it. >> You deleted it. Can you show me your car logged in? >> Do I have to show you? >> You don't have to. I'm just asking. So, step out. I want to talk to you. >> Thank you. Let's put this up. >> 916 detail. >> Put your hands behind your back. You're under arrest. Okay. Put your hands together like a prank. Under arrest. Okay. >> Why? >> Have you ever heard of child neglect? Yeah, but um I didn't neglect my child. >> Do you know what that means? >> A family member confirms the mother has been unstable and absent for several days. The child is released to relatives and child protective services are notified. >> Child neglect. >> Um when you don't take care of your kids. >> All right, walk with me. Keep walking. See the 911. stand right in front of the 911. >> Where is his his father? His father is Andy. Is that right? Or is it Herbert? >> Well, um, >> what? What? >> Herbert is his biological father. >> What What do you think we meant by father? When we asked you that question before >> who's in Connecticut, >> like who's who's there? Who's around him? >> Who is his father? It's not a trick question unless you don't know >> his um >> who who is his biological >> his biological >> chromosome father >> Herbert. >> He is where >> he's in another state. >> Okay. So who were you supposed to that you told us you dropped your child off to? >> Um >> you said Andy. Is Andy a boyfriend? >> Well, he's your husband. Sold 500. >> Where's his number in here? >> Um, I deleted it. >> You deleted your husband's phone number? >> Yes. >> Well, you surely must know it by heart. >> She said they spoke on the phone today, so it should be on the call up. >> Which one is his number? >> I deleted it. >> You deleted Andy, who is not the biological father, but he's who? Somebody that you were supposed to drop your son off to. This guy doesn't exist. According to us, this guy doesn't exist. >> You know, you know his full name. Or did you delete that, too? >> No, I know his name. >> What's his full name? >> Where does he live? >> I'm not sure. >> You don't know his You don't know anything about him? >> Um, >> can you look up what she's talking about? Maybe. >> All right. Have a seat, ma'am. >> Hey, so I can check it real. >> Okay. >> Are you Laurel? >> Yes, sir. >> How you doing? Sergeant gets West Palm Beach Police Department. >> Okay. The baby's okay, though. >> We have the baby. >> Okay. >> So, we get a call in this complex right over here. >> Okay. >> Um I don't know if you're really familiar with this area. >> Florida. I moved to Florida like 2 years ago because of her. She's been going through last year that that I think West Palm Beach got put her in the hospital. She has been staying with me ever since DCF. But she's been having this stuff in her head from the other day. >> How long ago is this? >> Um last week. >> So, I told her that this is a very serious statement. statement that I could >> get somebody in trouble. So, she just >> Did she report this to DC? >> I'm not sure. That's her son right there. Older son, >> 15y old. >> Yeah. >> She just left and I told her cuz she left him. He's been staying with me still. Said she's going to go to a hotel. I said, "You don't need to go to a hotel. You need to go get yourself a job and get your new place." >> Yeah. >> And she has she hasn't been home for for the last 4 days. >> I mean, she put him out. Oh, just stay over here around the corner. That's what she told him. He wandered into that complex. There's a canal. >> Yeah, >> you could see the busy road. You know, anybody could have scooped him up. But he was walking. Somebody found him and said, "Hey, this this three-year-old's walking by himself." So, we've been knocking on doors for hours over here. >> And she's giving us weird statements about how her oh, I dropped I dropped him off to his his his father, Andy. And I'm like, >> Andy? >> Then she finally comes clean. She's like, "Yeah, Herbert's in Connecticut or whatever." And we're like, "Who's Andy?" And she doesn't have his phone number. She can't tell us where he lives. So, is that true? >> She She lives with me. >> How you doing? >> So, you're a sister? >> Yeah. >> Uh, >> where is he? >> He actually got taken to McDonald's by the other officer cuz he was hungry. >> He's coming back. >> Oh my god. >> He's coming back. >> She's being arrested tonight for child neglect. Okay. Um, basically the kid was wandering for hours right over here. >> Hours? >> Yeah. and she's incoherent with we don't know what's going on if she's telling us the truth. She's telling us a lie, some lies, but um >> if if you're willing to take the child. >> Yeah. >> Do we know who Andy is? >> That's who she was saying. The f the father or something was something like that. >> The father is our >> She said the father name is Andy. >> Yes. >> What the hell? >> Yeah, she just gave us a different name. Okay. I just wanted to confirm that. Thank you very much. They're just checking your history now. Um, we just have to do it just before we release them to you. Um, but DCF will make contact with you all within 4 hours. So, you'll probably see us again cuz we'll have to go with them for the intake. >> Um, took him to McDonald's, got him something to eat. Uh, he doesn't have any like >> The mother was taken into custody and charged with child neglect. The child was medically evaluated, found unharmed, and released into the care of a family member. The incident was referred to child protective services for further review and follow-up. Remember, leaving a young child unattended, even briefly, places them at serious risk of harm or abduction. Providing false or inconsistent information to authorities during a child's safety investigation significantly escalates legal consequences. This is the reaction of nizens to this situation. That child could have easily wandered into traffic or been taken. The constant lying made the situation so much worse. Thank God someone noticed the child and called police. Everyone thought it was too late until the body cam shows the exact second officers step in. Did you predict that rescue? >> Be no. >> This is not YOUR CHOICE. IF YOU ARE under arrest, WHAT I SAY GO REPEATING MY INVESTIGATION and I will take you to jail. And them ain't cuts. These children need that whipping these days. That's what's wrong with them. >> On March 25th, 2025, police responded after a young boy runs away from home, prompting concerns of possible abuse and triggering a neighborhood search. >> Uh, what was wrong? Yeah. >> Which direction did you see him lost? >> I was at way. I stayed in the middle of things. So when I came out the door on the phone with dispatch, he was on the long sidewalk coming on 17th out of the complex. Then he ran up this way toward this way. I can't see way this way from my from our complex. Talking about he seen him go way down there and and then stop him. How you get way in the house talking about they seen him and then stop him. Duke. >> Oh no. >> You just wanted to go there. That's This is not the time for that. >> Did you see him over there? >> No. >> Did you suffer from anything? >> No. >> Okay. So, what happened? >> You just a little >> I grabbed his phone instead of the iPad so I could have showed you that he was in the act of doing this >> in your house. >> In my house. I just caught him in my bed. >> I had to call the police. It was the same thing. He tried to fight me, run away. It's the same. This scares me. >> You know what I'm saying? >> How did he >> This is big brother. He 12. I never had an issue. I don't know how. >> Was he in your room this time or what? >> No, he was in their room. >> Okay. >> So, you caught him in the act. What happened? If you go to the one Oh, and then she told you. >> Yes. >> Okay. And then did you discipline him or >> Yes, I went to discipline >> and he ran out. >> Yes. >> Okay. They're on 17th Street. >> Well, they found 17th Street. You want me to take you there? You want me to come? Okay. You mean my phone? No. >> What's up? >> Police respond after a young boy runs away from home, prompting concerns of possible abuse and triggering a neighborhood search. >> You okay? >> She hit you. >> She hit you? Did you guys get in an argument? >> She hit me with a search. 73 >> with a what? >> Extension cord. >> So what happened? What did she What What was mom doing exactly with You said you said extension cord. >> Yes. >> Why was she upset at you? >> You remember me from the bathroom? >> I do remember. Oh, that's you. What's your first name again? So she got mad at you because you didn't hop in the shower right away. >> Mhm. >> And so the same You're saying the same thing? >> The same thing. And so she got mad at you and did she pull you out of the shower or >> No, I thought I hopped on the bed. She kept me too. >> She I'm sorry. Say again. >> I thought I hopped on the bed. >> Okay. >> She stole >> What happened before you hopped on the bed? >> Were you guys arguing? Was she yelling? >> She She literally just closed the door. >> Close the door. Why she closing? Why would she close the door? >> Calm down. >> I'm supposed to know. She just got mad at you. And >> well, if I run, of course, you won't close the door. >> So, I don't understand why you run out the house cuz she was hitting me, right? >> I understand that. I want to understand what happened before she started hitting. >> Me? I literally started getting the whole stop. >> I'm sorry. Say again. >> I told you to go stop. >> She got mad at you about showering. Did you not want to shower? Is that what that was? >> I was going to shower. >> You were going to shower? >> Yeah. >> So, she was mad that you weren't in the shower because she said so. And then she got mad. That's when she got mad at you. Yes. >> She tried to swing at you with her hands. >> No. >> Officers observe visible marks on the child's arms and legs and document injuries consistent with being struck by a cord-like object. >> So, as soon as she realized you weren't in the shower, she went to go grab an extension cord and start swinging it at you. >> Swing it at you. >> Yeah, I know. Hey, they're they're about to bring mom over here. >> I know. Well, >> can you What color was the extension? Was it orange, white, black? >> Black. >> Is it like the ones that you use for like a TV? Like the >> or is it one you plug in to plug in more? >> The thin ones >> that you use to charge your phone. >> Let me see your arms to >> charge your phone. >> What? Turn your arm like this. Where else did she hit you? >> Did she hit you in the leg, too? Or is that from running away? >> It's just from running away. All I did is just from >> when she hits you, where did she hit you? >> I'm coming here. I'm sorry. >> So, she was just swinging it like this. I can see it on your arm. You have you have you have here You all right? >> Yeah. >> You ran all the way from over there. >> Yeah. >> Call me if you need. >> All right. >> Police confront the mother who admits to disciplining her son but denies intending to injure him. >> As soon as he we come up to him, I mean, you can just see it. Put your arms like this. >> Here, here, here. his legs cut. >> She just Sorry. So, what he told me is that um she was mad at him cuz he didn't hop in the shower and when she got on his >> she just grabbed >> he said that she immediately got mad. Would you go grab an extension and just started? >> He's describing it as a >> can go with her nephew. >> You okay, baby? Oh, what happened? I'm sorry. >> Stop banging on my door, please. >> Okay. Right. I just Listen, I just got out got here and they told I'm telling you what's going on, so you have to be patient. >> Listen, I we just >> You came over. I voluntarily got your truck, >> ma'am. On camera. My partner just pulled me aside. Did you see that? He has injuries on him. That's what we're investigating now. So, it's possibility going to jail right now. >> Okay. No problem. >> So, allow us to investigate it and I'll let you >> That's That's fine. >> I need you. I went there. Do that. >> As the investigation continues, the mother becomes increasingly distressed and repeatedly asks to see her child. >> Oh, ma'am. >> I don't want to leave my mom. >> Huh? I don't want to leave. >> You have no choice. You have to. >> If she's going to jail, you have no choice. But can I can I see him though? I I promise. Ma'am, listen. I'm not that type of mother. Please, I'm not that type of mother. Can I just please see him? >> I don't want to I won't say nothing to him or nothing. You don't you are you a mom? >> He's okay. >> Are you a mom though, sweetie? I would never. That's what I need you to understand. >> He just did. >> Listen, but that's just my word against his baby. I told you I discipline him. I told you that I'm not going to argue with you. >> It's more than just discipline. ing match. He has welt on his arms, on his legs, on his face. He's bleeding. Those are injuries of him being >> Listen, HE MUST HAVE FELL OR SOMETHING. >> Investigate this on both arms, both legs, please. I don't want to step out the car, ma'am. I'm I'mma hyperventilate. Can you please just I swear to you, I will not go nowhere. I am going to hyperventilate. This is totally unexpected. Please, can y'all get me a sergeant or something? I swear to you, I'm not trying to do nothing wrong. I want this to be handled. I told you I'm scared for my baby. Please. >> He's okay. >> He's fine. >> Please. We're letting you know he's right now. All of our body cameras are on. He's fine. >> But I need you to step out the question. >> Why? Because if your mom is going to jail, you can't be back here as well. >> Officers separate the child from family members to preserve the investigation and ensure his safety. >> And I can let him in the house. He's old enough to stay home by himself. We've just Well, he's not old enough to say we're not going anywhere. They're >> at 7 y'all going to detain me here. >> I think we by family detained. >> So, I can walk to my house. >> Well, yeah, but we don't want you to do that. We can drive you. >> We at Nana House. >> I'm going to tell you one more time. I need you to come out. >> I don't want you to get in trouble. I don't want him to get in trouble. You're not going to get in trouble. You just have >> He's not going to get He's not going to get in trouble. >> Just need you to step out the car. >> Okay. You're going to be fine. Come out the car. >> Can you wait till his sister come? The camera on here. We won't even talk. Can you wait till his sister come? out of the vehicle. >> She's coming from the public right now. >> We'll put him in that vehicle. You have to come. >> He don't want to be in no vehicle. >> This is not your choice. If you are under arrest, what I say goes. He cannot be in the back of the CAR WITH YOU RIGHT NOW. >> AM I UNDER ARREST? >> YES. >> OKAY. I'm under arrest. >> Get out of the car, please. >> Here. Here. >> I love you. I love you. Can I give a >> go on the sidewalk next? >> The car that way. >> Sorry. >> You know, you search me. Can I keep my >> The mother is informed she is under arrest while relatives argue with police and attempt to intervene. >> Talk to my daughter till she get >> You cannot keep the phone. >> Maya, they taking my phone. Going to jail. You take all your braces and rings off when we get there. >> Hey, they say he bleeding and all of that. >> I got him. I got him. >> Make sure you check on your brother. >> I got him. I got him. >> So tell. >> Ma'am, can you wind the window down? I promise you I can hyperventilate. I won't speak to nobody. I'm not being rude to you. Sweet. >> Say sit in the car, please. Can you trust me? >> Just lift up lift up your shirt real quick. Just so we can make sure. >> No, I don't got nothing. >> Just Just >> Yeah, just so we can make sure. We just miss >> We don't want to miss anything on you, buddy. >> What? >> I swear I'm going to go. >> She's going to talk to you. >> I know, but I won't even talk to you. Can you just please wind the window down? It just made me feel so much better. I'm going to have to swear. I crack it, but as soon as >> I crack it, but as soon as you start talking or yelling at other people, I'm going to close it. Okay? So, if you stay quiet, I'll crack it. >> I will. I will. >> She's in the back of the car in handcuffs. >> Are you who she was on the phone with? >> Yes, I'm the sister. >> Medical personnel are requested to evaluate the child's injuries, including welts cuts and possible bleeding. >> Under going under arrest for child neglect right now for what? It doesn't matter. >> It does matter. >> It doesn't matter. >> Okay. For what? >> Do you see his injuries? I don't need to explain to you. >> What injuries? >> I don't need to explain to you. So, right now, you'reing my investigation. If you don't leave the scene, I will take you to jail. >> Can you guys leave? Get back. Get back. Y'all get back. Get back. >> Don't say nothing to nobody. Okay. Mommy will come and get you tomorrow. OKAY, GET BACK UP FROM MY CAR. You are impeding my investigation and I will take you to jail. >> Out of my face. >> BACK UP. >> PLEASE HEAR her stop. >> Maya, I'M SORRY. >> I KNOW. I know. I know. >> We don't need people screaming. It's a kid. >> That's our brother. She wor about >> I know. Do you feel safe now, honey? >> Okay. We're going to have the medics come and check you out. Okay. >> Okay. >> You're not in trouble. >> Someone hit you, right? It was mom. You're not in trouble. >> I know. >> Okay. >> Big sister, can I talk to you, please? >> Were you at home at all whenever what happened between mom and happened? >> No, I was out getting dinner. >> So, he has injuries all over his body. Okay. >> Mhm. >> That's why he ran away. He has welts and cuts through both of his legs. Okay. >> He's not in trouble, but we need to keep him separate from everybody so we can talk get his side of the story before >> we allow him to talk to anybody else. >> Okay. >> Police explain the distinction between lawful discipline and abuse, emphasizing that the injuries observed exceed acceptable corporal punishment. >> Escalated. >> Okay. So, while he talk to you guys, he is under age. Can I be there while he talk to y'all? She's at the car with him by herself. Like, what is she doing? What did she say to him? >> If he wants you there, that's fine. But we have we have a sergeant come out. First thing I want done before anything happens, I want the medics to come and look at him. He has a couple cuts on him that need to get evaluated. Okay. >> Okay. >> All right. And once our sergeant gets here, everything's we we'll make sure that you guys are able to be he's not in trouble. He's not going to jail. >> Okay. But I don't want I don't want him talking to her by himself. What is she asking him? >> Just what happened? >> Okay. I don't want him telling her what happened >> cuz we can't we can't go too far into it cuz I don't want her I don't want her telling but we don't want her talking to him without a pan around. >> I don't want him asking her what happened. I don't want him telling her what happened. If we have to wait on your supervisor, that's what we can do. >> Hang tight right here for me. Let me go see. >> Anyway, you told them I was my auntie. Let her come with me. >> It's hard. She's very nasty. >> Sit there. But what he's on to the hospital for >> cuz he's got lacerations of cuts all over him. >> He ain't got no cuts. So all is that that that's just let me tell you something. I beat my mother and them ain't cuts. These children need that whipping these days. That's what's wrong with like you don't supposed to be doing that. You got jacking off. >> Baby, don't talk to nobody. I will be at the house right after you. >> All right. Sorry. What house? Are you a Is he a parent? >> No. >> Okay. >> Excuse me. That's That's my big brother. Where is you taking him? We'll >> talk to you. That doesn't That doesn't That doesn't matter. We can't release. Don't be with him. Where are you taking him? >> We're taking him nowhere. >> But you have to take him somewhere. >> For what? >> Somebody has to watch out for the birth of this child. He's got cuts and lacerations all over. >> I'm saying okay. But she was hurt. You said it's my little brother. I do. I can be with him. He's by himself. >> You're not You're not going to be able to be with him. You can be at the hospital where he's at, but he's going to be at St. Mary's ride with him. >> No, they're not allowed to ride. He's >> more than likely going to St. Mary's. So, we're going to figure out >> Follow the car. We can follow it. >> We will. Uh, you guys. It's fine to follow. There's nothing wrong with again there's there's also obviously issues with him. Whatever happened there was probably too much. I don't know yet. I have to get to the bottom of it. If it was you're allowed to corporal punishment, but you can't beat somebody till they till so they're cut bleeding and cut. There's there's there's a difference between corporal punishment and beating someone. >> That's what that's what I haven't got. I just showed up. Only been here for 30 seconds. >> They need they with stitching cords. This generation. >> No, you can't do that. >> I know we can't. I said they need >> I'm taking you. >> Oh, okay. So, what was Cuz you never talked to me. >> Okay. So I asked you what the uh what was wrong but tell me what >> okay so he has welches so like if you beat someone with I don't know a belt a cord like a jump rope or something they leave welches he has welches all over his arm all over his legs he has a wel along his face and I don't know about his back and front area they will tell me that cuz he's at St. Mary's Hospital now. >> And then you said something about bleeding. >> He's bleeding on his face. Where else did he have bleeding? >> On the right leg? >> It was right like right over here. >> And what kind of like um what caused the bleeding? Like >> I don't know cuz when when they went out with him, that's what they saw. So I don't know. >> The mother was taken into custody on child abuse/child neglect related charges. The child was transported for medical assessment and child protective services were notified. The case was referred to investigators and the prosecutor's office for further review and court proceedings. Remember, physical discipline that causes welts cuts or bleeding can quickly cross into criminal child abuse. Running away is often a warning sign that a child feels unsafe and needs immediate protection. This is the reaction of nizens to this situation. That child running for help says everything. There's a clear line between discipline and abuse. [music] Thankful the officers took the injuries seriously. Do you think the officers had no options here? Watch what happens next on the body cam and [bell] tell us if you would have done the same.