my one-year-old in his hand. He done threat in my life and he in my kids' life earlier this morning. I'm pregnant. >> I don't want to argue in front of my kids. I just don't want to take my kids. She's got boobs. >> Officers arrived to check on the welfare of several children. Almost immediately, the adults became hostile and rejected any attempt at intervention. >> The point is, when I've had enough, I've had enough. As tensions escalated and cooperation disappeared, police began to focus on the children's safety. This is when officers rescue kids after adults aggressively reject intervention. The first incident is that cops rescue five kids from a living nightmare inside their home. You can treat children like this. You got a boo boo. >> Because of my PTSD, I can't process anything right now. On April 27th, 2023, officers responded to a report about unsafe living conditions involving multiple young children and animals inside a residence. >> They're running around playing. >> Okay, let us come in and check on them. >> You got the hole downstairs? >> Yeah. Uh, the place is a mess, but I am cleaning it, so don't worry about that. >> Okay. >> I'm working on it. I can bring the kids into the living room or the kids. >> We'll come in and check them out. >> The We only have two. We only have two here. The other three are in school. >> Izzy, Jasmine, come here. >> You live here? >> Yeah. >> Do you live here, too? >> Yeah. >> You the dad? >> Yeah. >> Turn around and put your hands behind your back. >> What? >> What is he? >> What'd he do? >> Yeah. He looked through the window and there was diapers. >> That's because the dog just got it out of the trash. >> Go out there, please. >> Please don't arrest me. >> It's okay. It's okay. >> Please don't arrest me. I have I I don't >> listen. >> Turn around. >> Why? >> And put your hands behind your back. Why? >> Because I asked you to. >> Okay. Are you taking the kids? Are you arresting me? >> You're being detained at this time. >> Okay. >> Officers observe the environment note serious hygiene concerns and detain both parents while checking on the children. I need CPS. >> Sorry. I told you we just moved back down here. We literally just moved back down here a couple weeks ago. We're literally cleaning the place up as we speak. I was literally just come in to see what's going >> It's okay. Okay. It's okay. >> Can I please talk to you guys? >> You can go right on. Come here. It's okay. Come here. It's okay. It's okay. Hi, boy. How are you? What you got? Is that a noodle? You eating a noodle? You can't go down. I'll sit here and I will go without you. >> Parents deny wrongdoing and express distress as officers explain concerns about the children's living conditions. >> Face away from me. Stand up face away from me. >> What's going on? >> You're both under arrest. >> Why? Who are? We didn't even do anything. >> Why are we under arrest? >> What do you mean you didn't do anything? Your children are living in absolute silly. You understand me? That's ridiculous. >> Can you stop YELLING AT ME? >> SIT DOWN. >> STOP. You're making my PTSD. >> Okay, sweetheart. Come back in. You want to go see my police car? >> You want to go up there with my friend? >> You just want to hang out with me? >> You want to sit with mommy over there? >> And everything. Officers speak with neighbors upstairs who confirm the children have been staying in the residence despite claims otherwise. >> Brought them down here. They're upstairs. You can ask them. If you go upstairs, you can ask them. They've been staying with them. We've been trying to get this place up. We just had them down here cuz they had something to do. >> Go ask them, please. Can you guys please go ask them? They're right upstairs. the CPS, the EMS can come as well. I mean, these children are living in absolute filth. It's just absolute filth in there. I just want to get a look over. >> Just get some vitals on. Make sure >> mom. She'll be fine. >> I don't care if she's not to be honest. >> What's your name? >> Samantha. >> What's your date of birth? >> 22496. >> What's your name? >> Joseph. >> What's your date of birth? >> 1991. >> We've Say that again. I'm sorry. Can you stop? >> Three 1991 >> pan on top the stove has live maggots. >> Can one of you guys take uh the >> Did you Are the kids living in here? >> No, they're staying with our friends. >> They're upstairs. >> And why are they here right now? >> Cuz they had to do something. They literally had something to do and they just got back before you guys showed up. >> Are you all living in there? No, we're upstairs. We're trying to get it clean. We were just down. >> Is anyone upstairs? >> Yeah. Will and Leslie >> police department. >> Hello, sir. >> How's it going? >> Step outside. >> All pretty good. >> Additional concerns are raised by neighbors regarding frequent yelling and unsafe conditions. >> Do the kids that are downstairs live in here? >> No, >> they live downstairs. They live >> They live downstairs. >> Yes, cuz they just moved back down there. What? Two months ago or something like that? >> Yeah, they don't They don't stay up here now. >> Does it? So, the kids don't live here. They don't live here. The kids don't stay here. >> Yes, sir. >> No, I promise you because we've been having problems with them, too. So, >> they've been >> Are you will? >> Yes. >> And you are, >> Leslie. >> Okay. >> We're trying to break away from them. We're trying to get away from them down there. >> I was going to let them know. more about what's wrong because I was going to try to record all the yelling and stuff because the kids was saying jazz. She's what the one little girl. Yeah. >> Uh she was we heard her saying no stop. >> Mom or Sam that hurts. So I was going to fall but I tried to stay out of it. >> If you could please clean this area up. >> Oh. It's just been a little while. >> Okay. I can't get a hold of anybody from CPS. >> Well, you won't be able to do Randolph County. My sister works. >> Officers secure the scene, manage pets, and request CPS and EMS to assess the children and parents. >> I don't care. >> I was just letting you know. >> I don't care. Just because your sister works for CPS doesn't mean you can treat children like this. >> I'm not saying that. I'm saying that >> Hey, I tell you what. Go ahead and stand up and come up here with me. >> I I need shoes. >> You're all right. Come on. >> I'm not going that without shoes. >> Stand up or I'll take you up. >> Oh my god. I need shoes. >> You'll be all right. >> I'm not going in the jail house without shoes. That is not happening. >> I'm not looking for shoes in that mess. Nor am I going shoes from that mess in my cruiser. >> Can you stop hurting me? Have >> a seat. Stop hurting me. >> I'm not doing anything but guiding you along. >> You were hurting me. >> Okay. I'm good. Stand up. Make sure you don't have anything on you. Okay. Uh, I need somebody to come get two kids. I don't know who this female is, but she keeps saying that none of y'all can do anything because her sister works for you all. Who Who are you again? >> I'm Samantha Oldac. >> Samantha Oldacre is who she is. >> The only thing I don't want is >> this place burned down after you walk out. >> Yeah, it'll be good. Ron, I don't know if you seen it or not, but you got a cat up here, too. >> Yeah, I told him if it runs out the door, not much we can do, but if it stays in here, I'll get it. Put it in the Just got a little one here. We're going to try to >> medical checks are performed on the children to ensure they are safe and stable. >> Coached out for a minute. I might have to just go get up my dad and come in. >> Okay. >> I'm freaking out. >> You're going to have to be all right. >> I can't I can't breathe. I'm having a panic attack. >> Okay. I'll get you a message to check you out. Okay. >> Can you check on the one in my cruiser? She said she's having a panic attack. >> Hi Can I see your toesies? >> Can I see your toes? >> What is it? >> You have tennis shoes. >> Your toes. >> Look at the >> Oh, >> you got a boo boo. >> How'd you get the boo boo? >> I'll wait for them to get here and if they want to do a look over, >> I'll get you. We'll be here with them. We'll do a look over of them. >> I appreciate you. >> Do you have any boo boos? No boo boos? >> No. >> Okay, good deal. >> Huh? >> Mommy and daddy didn't hurt you. >> Okay. You guys went inside. There's multiple kids of bed bugs for you in there. So, just be aware of it. Awesome. Just put that up. >> There you go. >> I think I think he's just more scared >> on the opposite side of this down there. >> Officers explained potential charges including child neglect and animal related violations. >> We were coming for those two and up here. They were putting them up whenever I knocked. >> Yeah, there's kids on that side. >> Yeah, I'm going to charge animal cruelty, too. Thank you guys. But what are the children's names? >> Uh the two that you have is Isabella and Jeff. I also have three in school. >> You have three in school. >> And they're staying here, too. >> Uh they were staying upstairs with my neighbor. >> Okay. How old are they? >> Uh Isabella is two and Jasmine. >> Hi. >> CPS. >> Kids are in that ambulance. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> I'm getting the house at some point, too. Just >> You absolutely can if you would like to. >> You want to talk with the kids and I'll go in the house? Well, the kids are two and four, but I can go check in on them and then >> you already know the kids. >> No, I just know they're two and four. That's what was reported to us. >> Okay. Two and four. And how old are the ones that are in school? >> Sevenyear-old. >> Sevenyear-old, six-year-old, and what? >> 5year-old. >> And a 5-year-old. >> They're in school, though. >> Can he talk to Is that dad? >> Yeah, you can talk to mom and dad. >> Is mom Where's mom? >> And a cruiser up there. >> Okay. >> Has a history of panic attacks. pain attacks aren't crazy severe. Her heart rate, I felt her pulse. >> It's only 120. >> She's going to say she's got chest pain. She's going to do anything she can to try to get out of that vehicle right now. She's up. Other than that, no, she is recently pregnant. So, I told her, "Hey, for the sake of the food that you have in there, it's >> all right. I'll check on her again. Turn this way, please." >> Okay. >> Thank you. >> I'm not mad. >> Yeah. You're under arrest for child neglect with risk of serious injury and uh the other charges that I can figure out. >> What can you tell me please? >> CPS takes emergency custody of all five children for medical evaluation while both parents are formally charged. >> I'm calm. Can you just tell me? >> Tell me to tell you what >> what all charges are you getting? >> Uh animal cruelty probably. I'm g have to read the code, but right now child neglect risk a serious injury. >> I I'm serious. If you go and talk to them, I'm fine. >> I I talked to them. >> What they say >> that you all haven't been there for 2 months. >> We've been I've had to get up there. >> They said they have not had the kids in there or anything. >> What's up, bud? >> I was just wondering uh he informed me that there was like some screaming and arguing. >> Yeah, we got a call about some uh kids screaming, possible arguments. >> Uhhuh. Um, and then, uh, we got here, uh, mom tried to keep us out, and I told her that we were going to come in and check on the children. >> Gotcha. >> And I found this. >> Okay. I'm going to run through and just grab some pictures real quick. >> Yep. Go ahead, man. Her sister works for Randall County CPS. >> And that's why this has not been addressed previous. She said there was a CPS worker that was just here. Still doing okay. >> No. >> All right. >> I'm just trying to figure out what's going on. I've explained everything that's going on to you. >> Because of my PTSD, I can't process anything right now. >> Okay. You said the CPS has been here. >> Yeah. They said the place was a mess and they I told him that I was cleaning it up and I was leaning >> and they left the kids here. What What CPS worker was that? >> I don't remember her name. I really don't. But she said it was okay because we were cleaning it up. >> Well, when was when were when were they here? >> A couple weeks ago. >> A couple weeks ago. >> Yeah. >> And that's cleaned up from a couple weeks ago. Yeah. >> Okay. Did you guys contact uh the landlord? >> I did too. >> Okay. You okay still? >> No. >> He's He's What? What's wrong exactly? >> My chest is really tight. >> Okay. Well, it's because you're not calming down. >> I can't cuz my >> I talked to EMS. EMS says that you're perfectly fine. It's >> my mental health. I >> Okay. It's too >> I'm going to need a bed bug bomb for my cruiser. >> Do you? >> No, I don't want to spray it. I want to bomb it. >> You'll never smell it. I'm telling you this is good. >> I don't know if you saw or not, but there's either a gun or an airsoft gun or something on there. I don't know enough to determine it doesn't have an orange tip on it or anything. I can show you where it is if you want. Right there. >> It's an airsoft gun. >> Okay. I didn't want to disturb it or anything. No, you're good. >> Wait till you guys check it out. >> Yeah. The three kids that are at school, you guys are going to go get them, too. Okay. You guys still okay? You >> going to see? I'm good. >> I need to host this. >> Safe or close? >> Yep. >> The woman was charged with child neglect, with risk of serious injury, animal cruelty, as stated by officers. Both parents were arrested following an onseene assessment and witness statements. CPS assumed emergency custody of all five children for medical evaluation and placement. Remember unsafe living conditions alone can justify immediate child protection intervention even without prior CPS history. Claims of stress or intent to fix things later do not override a child's right to a safe environment. This is the reaction of netzens to this situation. This is why welfare checks matter. Those kids needed help immediately. The officers stayed focused on the children despite all the chaos. Heartbreaking situation, but I'm glad CPS stepped in quickly. 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 kids from dangerously toxic parents. >> HOLD YOUR HEAD UP. GOD more and our power was go off because we destroyed. >> On September 15th, 2024, officers responded to a roadside call involving a heated dispute between a couple with young children present in the vehicle. >> Guys, hey, >> y'all getting a fight in the store? I was trying to defend myself because he had my one-year-old in his hands and I've been on the phone with my sister this whole time and I was just trying to get away. I was trying to stay at the dollar store with both of my kids so that my mom could come and get me and take me to my sister and and he wanted to take my son from me. So I was trying to get my son from me and he was just kept trying to hold him and hold him and hold him from me. So I was trying to like defend me and my son That's why my knuckles are busted. >> It's because I was trying to get my baby from him. He done threatened my life and he threatened my kids' life earlier this morning. >> So, I tried to get away from him. This isn't the first time that I've had to get away from him. >> There's been multiple reports where I've been trying to get away from him. >> Officers calm the scene, confirm the children's immediate safety, and coordinate temporary arrangements with family members. >> Yeah, I think we uh had one before. Just calm down. It's fine. We're here now. >> I just want to go to my sister. I'VE GOT PORTAL WEDNESDAY. LIKE, I don't need all this. >> Where does your sister live at? >> She's on the phone. >> Okay. Where does she >> Where do you live? She told me to give you the phone. >> Are the babies okay? >> My Yeah, my son's got like marks on him from where I was trying to hold him from his dad, but >> Right. I'm the only one that's on their birth certificate BECAUSE I WAS GOING THROUGH A DIVORCE at the time. >> So, he's not on it. But every time I try to tell you to go get a DNA test, he >> said about 8:30 you can come get her. >> You see what I'm saying? So, I'm the only one that has. >> So, what we can do is we can put her in like protective custody at the sheriff's office until you're ready to get here. >> Let me get all this figured out and I'll give you a call. >> Get her to get your number from her. So, just be expect >> there. You want a bear? >> No. I don't like that. >> Lunabel. Lunabel likes bear. >> You want a bear? >> You know who this is? >> The mother describes ongoing control, verbal threats, and a physical altercation while attempting to protect her child. >> That is his mama. I don't want her around me. She said, "Yeah, but I'm not going to deal with [ __ ] today." So, I go back to the car and I tell Ethan what she had said and then he's like, "Oh, well, I'm just not going to work today. I'm just not going to work today." There's plenty of messages on his phone where he said over and repeatedly, "I'm just not going today." >> And I'm like, "Okay, well, you know, that's great. You see what I'm saying? Like, I lost my job. Our kids need this." You see what I'm saying? Right. So then he presumed to tell me on the way back to our house that he was going to beat my ass whenever we got there because I'm the reason that he couldn't have the job because I was a piece of all these othering things. And then weing get there and then he starts screaming at me to get out the car, get out the car, get out the car that he was going to uh beat my because it was my fault that he didn't have the job. And then he takes JJ and he goes inside. >> Goes in where? in the house in Clarksville. And then I was like, "All right, I'm not going to do this." So he come outside and he's like yelling at me to get out of his car, get out of his car, get out of his car. And at this point, Luna Bell is still in the car. So I'm like, "No, I'm not going anywhere." And then I get out and then he presumes to like he hit me on the side of my face. He didn't hit me hard, but he did hit me. He hit me right here on the side. Officers document visible marks on both adults and take statements separately to assess the situation. In >> my face, he didn't hit me hard, but he did hit me. >> And so he goes back inside and he comes back out and I'm saying I'm I'm about to call the law. You see what I'm saying? Like I'm about to get escorted out. This isn't the first time that it's had to happen. And then he was like, "That's all right cuz if you call him, I'm call the kid." And that's whenever I was on the phone and I called the 911 emergency and I said he said he was going to get my monkey >> and he tried he took my phone from me and then that's whenever y'all heard screaming on the 911 call. >> He took my phone from me and he threw it in the woods and then >> your phone there that you got? >> No, this is his phone because I made him give it to me so that I can call my sister. Like my son had it in his hands and I was like JJ, let mama hold the phone. Let mama hold the phone, baby. Please let mama hold the phone. So he let me hold the phone and that's whenever I've been on the phone with my sister this whole time and she's still on the phone right now. >> Where was the phone at in the woods at the >> It's over there at my house. He threw it in the woods. >> Are y'all still living off of the same place? >> Yes. That's where the phone is in the woods. And then he's like, "Get in the car. We got to go cuz I don't want to go to jail. I don't want to go to jail." I'm like, "Okay." Well, you know what? >> How did he get the marks on his face? >> Because self-defense. >> Yeah. Okay. You you cause those marks for self-defense. >> Yeah, self-defense. He was trying to take my kid from me. >> And not only that, but how you going to put your hands on me and throw me over theing center console into the dashboard? >> Yeah, understandable. Do you have any >> I'm pregnant. >> I understand. Do you have any marks on you? >> I have this on me. I know that he tried to >> The father gives his account minimizing physical contact and stating the conflict escalated from relationship and financial stress. poked me several times. My sister >> your head up. >> My sister's been on the phone with me. >> There. >> Let me get my phone and get some pictures for you. This damn guy is puking. Excuse me. He's puking in the back of my damn car. >> You give me an up. >> It's good, man. So, hey, tell me what's been going on right here. All right, let's start from when this argument started. >> This morning start a new job. They're supposed to start a new job today. Okay, >> I got up and our power was going to go off because we we've been struggling and uh I was going to take her to mama's and then her my mama had words apparently. She come out my mama's house all mad. So I said I'm just not going to go to work and went from there to arguing more and more and it just escalated and finally I just got tired to do it. I told her I was taking her to her sisters and I was on the way to go see my mama and tell her that I didn't go to work and what was going on. going to take her to his sisters when y'all pulled up. >> So, what happened at the uh store up there? >> Were y'all ever at the Clark General? >> No. >> No, sir. >> At the dollar store. >> Yeah, the dollar store. We pulled up there because her sister's I guess she was going to get out and wait on her sister and I told her no. I didn't want to just sit in there with my youngest. And I would have just taken the youngest out there in the parking lot that I asked her to wear her sister cuz she's got my phone on the phone with her sister. Officers determine there is no clear primary aggressor due to injuries on both parties and prior history. >> You got a driver's license? >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. >> It's in I think it's in the car. >> You got a wallet in there? >> Yes, sir. >> I'll get your wallet. >> I don't want my kid as your worst sister. She was I take her to her. >> Right. >> Because I don't want to argue in front of my kids. I just don't want her taking my kid. >> Right. You know what I'm saying, bro? >> Right. So, while back we had y'all had a dispute or whatever and she went to the Panama with the kids. >> Yeah. She go right back cuz she I do love her and she knows she's got problems, bro. >> I don't want her going to jail. Just like I don't want to go to jail. >> Right. >> That's why I said there ain't been no physical, no nothing. I'm just trying to get I'm trying to have a better life for my kids. Right. >> You know what I'm saying, bro? >> Right. So, how'd you get the marks on you? I hit my head on the door. You >> hit your head on the door? >> Yeah. When I was getting back in top of here and right here, I scratched his skin. I don't want nobody going to go. >> Okay. So, a while back we had this where you went. >> We did. And I come back because I thought that everything was going to be okay and I thought that he had changed and you see what I'm saying? Like hopes and hopes and dreams. Yeah, >> I love you too, Ethan, but I can't be with you, man. >> I don't want you to go to jail. And I hope, you know what I mean? I just want out and I want our kids gone. Like, I can't I just need away from you. >> Put him in there and come over here to this car and talk to me about something real quick. >> He's going to get out. That's why. >> Can she hold him? Going >> to jail for something? >> Both of them? >> Both of us is going to jail >> for what? >> Domestic battery. domestic battery. >> Both adults are informed that they will be arrested under mandatory domestic battery procedures. >> I don't understand >> because >> yeah, >> both of you engaged in it. There's no way for us to determine the primary aggressor. Both of you have Mark, so you both got to jump. I'm telling you, he was the primary aggressor and she was doing what she had to do to get him off of her because he was trying to kill her and her kids. >> Well, you had the opportunity to get out already one time before and come back >> because I thought that he had changed. >> I understand that. But >> so this is going to violate my bond. >> Let her out the car. >> You're on bond for what? >> Let her out >> for charges for my brother. Like >> that's what I'm saying. I don't want either one of us to go to jail. >> Well, that's >> if I can like I don't even care. You see what I'm saying? Like it's not it. I was just calling because I wanted to get away from him because I don't have a ride other than y'all, >> right? >> Because he wouldn't let you out the car. >> So, please like don't do this to me because I won't see my kids. Can you bring him back over here to talk to me? Like both of them. Like I don't care. I don't want him going to jail. I don't want to go to jail. You see what I'm saying? Like it's not nothing to do with anything like that, >> right? >> And I'll even walk over there and talk to Ethan. >> No, we ain't doing that. Thank right here for >> So I asked him if I could please speak to you. >> Okay. >> All right. I'm not Only reason that I called is so that I could get away. I don't have a ride. You see what I'm saying? I don't want no charges pressed against you, but I This will violate my bond. >> I understand. >> Hang on, son. >> That's the risk that you run. Y'all should not be in this damn vehicle with these kids. >> And I understand that. And I was trying to get away. >> He's busted up more than you are. >> Officers arrange for the children to be released to a family member and ensure car seat and safety concerns are addressed. >> So, technically, we could just take you to jail, but I see marks on you, too. So, we're taking both of y'all off to jail. Okay, that's the issue. >> Let me talk to the law real quick. >> Sure. >> Hello. >> Hey. >> Hey. >> Um, the kids are coming to my house, but my her mama, our mama lives there in town, so she's going to come to get the kids. >> I'm the only one on their birth certificate. So, >> have you Are you and Ethan married? >> No. >> Have y'all ever been married? >> No. >> All right. So, the kids will go where they where you want to be? >> Yes, ma'am. Crystal, I love you and I don't know your number. >> Oh, I got to find a pen so I CAN WRITE IT DOWN. >> LOOK AT HER. YOU want to come to me? Boy, you a dump. >> My mama needs to hurry up in here. >> Come here, buddy. >> No. >> No. You want the green uniform guy? >> Okay. >> She's 6 months old. >> Why is she not strapped in? >> I was trying I was in the process of trying to get her out of the vehicle whenever he was trying to take him from me. I got you. >> I mean, I was trying to get out. >> I got you. Hey, Johnson, do you mind standing by with her real quick? Little baby. >> Um, listen. All right. So, my mom, >> you want to go with that man in the green? >> Hey, buddy. >> No, >> my mother is on her way. >> Whose number is that? >> My sister's. >> Is that the garage? >> That's where Yeah, that's where my kid All right. Can you please give him that number? >> Both parents are taken into custody while the children are transferred to family care. because that's where our kids will be because I'm just I'm not going to deal with it. Crystal, I'm giving him your number so that he can call you and talk to the babies. >> Who can call me? >> Ethan, >> you're pressing my button. >> Not after I heard you threaten them children's life. No, ma'am. He cannot call me. >> Yeah, that's not the smartest thing in the world. >> He's not on nothing. >> No, brother. I was married. I'm still a peoples on my ID, but legally I'm a Burns because I just got a divorce. I was married with Cory Peoples whenever I had both of them. >> Gotcha. He is fascinated with that camera. >> He loves electronics. >> You got some happy babies. >> Got some happy babies, >> man. I'm not even worried about that right now. I'm going to jail and I'm going to lose like my babies, man. >> No, you're not. You're not going to lose your kids. >> Like, they're all I got. >> You're not going to lose your >> Just cuz I wanted to get away and he wouldn't let me get away. >> You made that 911 call before. >> Do they ever go to your mom's house? >> Yeah, sometimes. >> He don't let me talk to my mom that much. He don't really allow me to talk to none of my family. >> The only reason I ask that so when she pulls up they ain't gonna be like I'M NOT GOING >> JJ my but he's going because I don't want my kids with Sandy. I won't never get to see him and I won't never get to talking to him. >> Yeah. Is he Deputy Johnson? Tell him what's up. >> Hey buddy. >> You going to talk to him? Say hey. >> Hey. >> Hello. Okay. >> Hey, >> who are you talking to now? >> Hey, >> what? >> He He's been drawn to me. >> He feels >> Find him something to play with. Just hold on. I'll be back in a minute. All right. You taking that phone with you to jail? >> No, this is his phone >> so he can have it. I'm just trying to make sure she's got a bottle and everything cuz that's their bag. >> Sierra, >> what? >> Before he gets the phone, delete my number out of it. >> You have anything on that you're not supposed to have at the jail. >> It's just a bad day, not a bad life. Let's get this. All right. That takes getting away from him for your children. >> Hold your head up. >> Good. >> I'll be with you in just a minute. >> You don't want it? >> You don't want it? >> Have a good day. >> Yes, ma'am. You, too. Y'all be safe. Can you Can you take the car so that Ethan has something >> in the yard? >> Please do because I don't want him to be without anything. >> I know, baby. I know. >> I just can't do this anymore. >> What's your phone number? >> I know that. >> I don't have a phone number. >> I know you lost your phone. Um, just give me a phone number to put in the >> um >> none of your information. >> You can put my sister in. >> That's fine. Use this as a Wake up call for these kids. These children don't deserve this. Okay. >> Yeah, I know they don't. >> I was just trying to get out. >> I understand. I understand that. >> I know how this situation probably went. Y'all >> put these in the front for just that. >> Did you get you a cigarette? >> Yeah. Okay. >> I have a couple hits of them >> in the car. >> Yeah. >> In front of the kids. >> Not really. No, the kids was asleep. It was this morning. I don't know. She just scratched me when I like I said cuz all I did was push it off of me. >> And then after that it was over with. You know what I'm saying? She just started screaming, talking about she wanted to go to her sisters or to her mama's or something. I was trying to take her. I was trying to go first and like go in and talk to mama and let it calm down a minute. >> The woman was charged with battery and child abuse. Both adults were arrested due to evidence of mutual physical involvement and mandatory arrest policies. Children are released to a family member for temporary care and supervision. Court proceedings will determine responsibility, custody considerations, and any protective orders. Remember, domestic disputes escalate quickly when children are present, often leading to legal consequences for both parents. Calling for help can protect children, but unresolved cycles of conflict increase long-term risks for families. This is the reaction of nizens to this situation. Those kids were the real priority. Glad officers focused on their safety. It's painful to watch how toxic relationships keep repeating the same outcome. Calling the police was the right move, even if it ended badly for both adults. 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 police rescue family from extremely toxic mother. >> She'sing crazy. >> He's a liar. God knows. I know. And that's all that matters. >> I never seen this. >> I think that's the second time y'all been here like >> we're not going to do that. On September 1st, 2024, officers arrived at a residence following a domestic violence call involving a heated dispute between a couple over their children's behavior. The woman alleges she was assaulted and choked by her boyfriend during an argument claiming self-defense while children were present in the home. >> Cuz the point is, when I've had enough, I've had enough. But you got >> Yes, ma'am. >> He's not going to put his hands on me like that and choke me and slam me on the ground so you can take him away from my house now. >> Okay, hold on. Let's start from scratch. >> I'm sitting on He wakes up every day and talks about how bad my kid is and I'm sick of it. His kids are little brats and they're bad, too. Okay. And I'm tired of it. I held my tongue long enough. So this morning when he started, I said, "I'm sick of you waking up every day and talking about how bad my kid is." I said, "You can get your [ __ ] and leave." So, I went inside. I sat on the couch. I called his mom. You can call his mom and verify this. I said, "You need to come get your son because I'm tired of him waking up every day and talking about how bad my kid is." He come over there, gets in my face. Your kid's a littleing punk. All he does is this and that. Proceeds to get on top of me. >> Chokes me by my throat, picks me up, slants me to the ground by my throat. I'm kicking him, grabbing him because he's got me by a throat where I can't breathe. picks up my phone, throws it across the room. Okay, his mom's on the phone the whole time, so you can verify. He's still yelling his >> The man denies choking her and states she initiated the physical altercation by hitting and scratching him, including striking him with an iPad. >> My kids outside, his two kids are inside while he's steadily attacking me. My kids outside in the garage and I said, "You need to leave." He said, "The cops already been here one time because of this. Who you think is a problem?" I said, "No, the problem is I don't stand I stand up to you men that put your hands on me." That's the problem. >> Okay. Who is he to you? >> He's my boyfriend, but not anymore. So, he's not on this lease. So, you can take him and leave or he can get his stuff and leave. >> I think that's the second time y'all been here like >> We're not going to do that. We're not going to do that. >> My kids are inside. Yeah, because >> touch her. >> Yes, you did. You're a god. Liar. >> And you're mad because I scanned. You're stupid. >> Stop. >> See how she is. >> This This is the second time y'all been here. >> So what? I mean, >> she's crazy. >> What? Well, what took place today? >> Nothing. She's crazy. I'm telling you. >> Well, something took place today. >> She mad about something that said yesterday. Her kid's bad. He's disrespectful of my kids. I said something to him. She's got mad. She starts hitting me, scratching me, hit me with the [ __ ] iPad. It's broke in there. I She was on the ground. I told her to chill the out. Stop. She said, "I'm calling the cops." I said, "Call them. It's the second time in a month y'all been here for the same thing. Two different people. Y'all ain't got to worry about nothing." >> Officers separate both parties. And note, this is not the first police response to similar incidents at the residence. >> I'm packing my [ __ ] I'll be out of here today. I pay the bills here. She can't She makes $500 a week. She can't afford. I pay this here. >> Her name is on the lease cuz she was on a lease with her ex-boyfriend. Y'all were here maybe a month ago about the same thing. They were fighting, fist fighting, this that and the other. Everybody told me she was crazy. I said whatever. She's cool. Just same thing y'all were here for. So, I moved in. My little girl's birthday party was yesterday. >> Hey, buddy. Go inside. >> Yeah, go inside for a minute. And uh she comes in there. He's mean and bad mean to my kids. He's just a little to him. Anyway, that's that's what started it all. So, she comes in there. She call first thing she did, she calls my mom. Don't bring my mom in it. And then she comes in there. Come I'm getting in the shower. She comes in there antagonizing me. And I tell her, "Leave me the alone. What's wrong with my kid? What's wrong?" I said, "He's mean to my kids." Blah blah blah. Going back and forth about him. She throws the iPad at me, hits me, starts scratching me. Scratches on my neck somewhere. She scratches my neck and I put her on the ground. I said, "Stop and leave me the alone." By then, my kids came in here. So, I'm not doing that in front of my kids. I said, "No, no." So, I had to go cuz she's following me through the house. I had to go get my two kids, lock them in her bedroom so they didn't witness none of this. So, I mean, I I know y'all can look it up. Y'all were I don't know if you came one of y'all came here maybe a month ago, month and a half ago about the same thing, but a different guy. Officers interview the children. One child reports that both adults were yelling and physically fighting, but cannot identify a clear aggressor. >> Grab your Grab your license for me. >> And truth broke my iPad. Go look in his bedroom. He probably picked it up by now. Took my phone, slammed it across the room. Look at my phone. Now tell me, call his mom and ask his mom if she was on the phone. >> She was on the phone when he attacked me. Picked up my phone, threw it across the room, broke my son's iPad. It's probably on the floor. He can play victim all he wants. That's fine. Play victim. Get your [ __ ] and get out of my house. >> Okay. Where Where's the marks on you? >> He grabbed me right here by my throat and choke slam me. I defended myself by scratching him because I couldn't breathe. You want to take me? Take me. I don't care because at the end of the day, he's a liar. God knows. I know. And that's all that matters because I'm Call his mom and ask his mom. Go ask his kids. Go ask his kids. I was sitting on the couch. He come over there and attack me. Go ask his two kids. >> They all saw >> his two kids. Yeah. My kid was in the garage. >> Go ask his kids what happened. Call his mom and ask her what happened. >> Tell me how stop do my stop stop telling me how to do my job. Okay. We I've dealt with this with you before and you won't let me talk when I when I try to try to figure the mess out. you you want to try to just run everything. It's not going to happen >> because the point is when I've had enough, I've had enough until >> But you got to let me do my job. And like I said, this happened the last time you kept telling me you're going to do this, you're going to do that. Go back up there, buddy. You're going to do this, you're going to do that. No, that's not how this works. >> I didn't say I'm going to do this and do that. >> Yes. The last time I was The last time I was out here, you're telling me how to do my job. >> Okay. >> All right. Now, with the way you acted right there, you look like the aggressor. >> Yeah. Because when I've had enough, I've had enough. >> But if we're here and I say, "Don't start." And then you go after him, doesn't look good. >> Right. >> Nope. But when I've had enough, I've had enough. >> Where's your How old are your young youngest? >> Uh, Denny Kate just turned seven. Parker's four. >> Can I talk to your seven-year-old? Of course. >> Can I talk to you, sweetheart? >> Come on, baby. >> Hey, sweetheart. G. >> Visible injuries are observed on the man while officers note an absence of visible injuries on the woman. >> My birthday yesterday. Happy birthday. >> Thank you. You know when my birthday was >> when? >> The day before yesterday on the 30th. But I'm a lot older than you. Did you see what happened this morning? >> Not really. >> Well, what did you see? >> All I really saw was them fighting. >> What? What? What do you mean fighting? >> Well, they were just fighting in the living room. >> What? What? Like what? Were they yelling or were they Well, who was yelling at who? >> Well, they were both yelling at each other. >> Okay. Where was your daddy at? Was he sitting down or was he standing up? >> I would say he standing up. >> And where was she? Where was the other lady? >> Sitting down. >> Sitting down. >> Okay. Did you see anybody put their hands on anybody? >> They both put their hands. >> Who put their hands on who first? >> I don't. >> You don't know? >> Don't know. >> How did they put their hands on them? >> I don't really know. >> You don't know? Like I'm going to punch you or I'm going to grab you. >> Don't really know. >> Don't really know. Okay. Thank you, baby. I appreciate it. What'd you get for your birthday? A lot of stuff. >> A lot of stuff. You know what I got? >> What? >> Nothing. >> That's what happens when you get old. >> Cuz she has no marks on her. >> Yeah. All I did was grab her by her shoulders. She was already down and just told her to chill out cuz by then I looked and I seen all them in my periphery. >> I've never had a confrontation with much less nothing like that. And it's especially not going to happen in front of these babies cuz this one is hers. He's already been put through the ring. You know what I'm saying? But y'all don't have to worry about this cuz my brother Yeah. My brother's on his way. >> Getting home. I'm out of here. >> I got you. >> Officers speak with the man's mother by phone, who does not corroborate the woman's claim of being attacked. >> Her out. >> Who's the closest that could come watch the little one? Her her son. >> Her person. >> Yeah. >> Uh, probably her dad. That's who she wants to call all the time. >> I mean, she would more than likely leave him with the neighbor. They're very close. Amanda >> family. >> He stays with his papa a lot. >> Does he? >> Yeah. All the time. >> Okay. And nothing's happened with that recently. >> With what? >> Him causing issues. >> Papa. >> Yeah. >> Well, what happens is that's where it all starts. He goes with his papa >> and her brother lives here and he just does whatever he wants to do. So when he comes back here, he's No, he does have >> But you're living here. That's your new address right now. >> Yeah. But >> what's a fun? >> I'm going back here. Yeah, this is the address where >> Yeah. Uh 912. So he goes to his papa's house and does whatever the hell he wants. He has no >> So then he has um >> they call it stage one autism asberers. >> Yeah, >> that's what he has. >> I think they stopped using that term. >> Yeah, they did. >> But you looking at him, talking to him, you never tell. I It took me like a week and a half, two weeks to see any sign of it. >> It's just like I mean >> Yeah, he's very m he's smart. He talks. It's just when he gets told north and he has the credentials and you know how to yell real loud. He does that. But um that's what happens. It goes over there and he comes back and Huh. >> Yeah. Dude, y'all seen it out there. >> Yeah. Yeah. >> She hit me in the side of the head. I guarantee I got a bruise. That's why the iPad's in a million pieces. She hit me with the iPad. That's why I forgot that. >> Hey sweetie, can I ask you a question? Another question. >> Did do you see how the iPad get broken? You know? >> No. >> No. >> Never saw that. >> You never saw that? Nobody threw it or >> Yeah, >> the red one. >> I guess it's red. >> Mm-m. >> So, you don't see You didn't see anybody throw it or anything? >> No. >> What about your little brother? >> No. >> No. Okay. Her name is Barbara. Was she on the phone when all this was going on? >> No. She called her earlier and I told her, "Don't call my mom." >> Mhm. >> She just up. >> Okay. She's Okay. She's saying that she was on the phone and all that. >> She was on the phone earlier cuz we were in here talking and then I went back there. I had a shower running when she was on the phone. I was getting in the shower there. I was going to go to my mom's house just because and that's when she come back there with me and that's where it all happened there. Okay. Based on injuries, witness statements, and behavior on scene, officers determined that the woman is the primary aggressor. >> She put her hands on me a couple times before that this morning in the laundry room like she's some grown man. She grabbed her arm and went in my neck and pushed me up against the door. I'm like, "What are you doing? Chill." I never seen the side of her, but we have a bunch of mutual friends and all and everybody's like crazy. The lady here said that you were on the phone during the whole time that I had to call you and she you would corroborate that she was attacked by your son. >> No, that's not true, officer. Now, she c she did call me. She said with him that they were arguing and he came in the room while I had her on the phone and they started yelling at each other. Then we got disconnected and I tried calling Russell back. And I said, "Russell, put the kids in the vehicle and leave." Of course, they were arguing arguing. I said, "You have you cannot do this in front of your children. You're in your truck and leave with children." And he said, "You should see the scratches on him." And and he said, "She's crazy." But he told me she was crazy. I said, "Okay, Russell." And then we got disconnected again. and my my other son is on his way up there right now. I was trying to tell Russell just get in his truck and leave with the children. They were screaming and yelling at each other, but she did not say that he attacked her or put his hands on her. He did not she did not say that. Now, I'm one of those she did. Let me tell you because my son knows not to touch the woman and she did not say that he attacked her. She just said, "Help me with him. He's talking ugly about my children." And I and then he came in the room and they started arguing again and I couldn't talk to nobody. >> Okay. I just finished talking to your mama and your mom pretty much corroborated what you were telling me. >> Is there any way that I can you can like make her leave? >> Oh, she's going to jail. >> Okay. >> She's going to jail for better and and um cruelty to children cuz the fight happened in front of the church. Yeah, that's why I locked all of them in their room cuz I could not get her to stop in hers cuz I already been through it with >> this actual death. >> Well, I'm sure y'all >> officers explained Georgia's family violence statutes and informed the woman she will be arrested >> and and she tried to she tried to overtalk me the last time I was out here and it don't happen with me to do my job. >> That's why you got the bag, buddy. >> But she just >> I don't want I don't want nothing to bad happen to nobody. But >> well, your baby's >> with with the way Georgia is and um family violence because it is family violence because you guys are residing together. >> Am I going to get in trouble? >> No. >> Good. >> But she has no injuries. >> Yeah. I I did not touch her. All I did was literally she was on the ground. She jumped on me. I put her on the ground. I'll never put my hands on them. I don't care what they do unless they hurt. And I grabbed her shoulders just like that. I said, "Jo the out. Come." She was going crazy, dude. >> I mean, >> well, she, like I said, she says that you you choked her around the throat. She don't have any marks. She has no marks. You have severe marks on your neck and then light marks. >> Yeah. And then she hit me somewhere with the iPh, but >> the um statutes on uh family violence is simple battery is >> maybe this. >> Mhm. >> Um and then we leave it that we leave that up to the victim if they want to prosecute that. She drew she drew blood and and that that's battery. >> You have no say so in it. >> Um we have to act. So she's going to go on. She ain't going to like it. Especially the way she acted out there. >> She come running in like a bull. She should >> going to get you when you're talking to the authority. >> You know what I'm saying? But I mean you would think obviously I don't think her and I got married but her prior relationships was the same thing. Same thing. Same thing. You would think, you know, you learn from your mistakes, >> but yeah, her >> I'm trying to talk to this. I should have known. >> I'm gonna try to talk to her about who she wants you to go to. >> She'll probably say her dad. He goes there a lot. >> Yeah. I won't be able to get all my but I'll get my clothes. You is that how long you've been here? >> A month and a half. >> You You was residency. So, you have right to the house. Thank you, man. Sorry, guys. >> The woman is arrested. The children are temporarily placed with a neighbor and family. And the man begins packing to leave the residence. >> I did what you said. I called the mama. She didn't corroborate anything you said. Um I talked to the children. They didn't corroborate anything you said. So this is He's got injuries you don't. All right. So you're going to go to jail. >> Okay. >> U for battery family violence. >> All right. And cruelty to children. >> Yeah. So turn around. Put your hands behind your back. You got somebody to come watch your son, your neighbor or somebody so your dad can come. >> He's not lead. He's not going to be in my house while I'm not here cuz my aunt's in this house. >> Oh, he you let him. He's been here for a month, >> so he's established residency here. >> My dad's gone. >> Don't Don't leave my kid with him. >> I'm not. That's why I'm trying to get That's why I'm trying to get you to call somebody. >> Um cuz your neighbor watching till your dad can come like last time. >> Um call. >> I'm not going to place threats, but he better be out my mother house before I get home. You want to take me to jail? Pick no jumper threats too. >> Promise baby Jesus. >> That is the last they'll his kids will see him. I promise you. >> Hey, come get me from jail and come get Riker. >> Okay. >> Come get Riker right now. Call Amanda back. That's tight. >> Um come send somebody to get me from jail and send come get Riker from Amanda. Let me call Amanda. Is that Amanda that lives next door? >> Bullet County. >> Is that Amanda? >> I'm not going to Bullet County. >> Is that okay? All right. >> Is that Amanda that lives next door? >> Yeah. >> Okay. I'll walk over there cuz I remember she You and the baby went over there that one time. >> How beautiful. >> That's very subtly. >> That's fine. That's fine. That's fine. Um you're Amanda, right? >> Yes. >> All right. Can you She's going to jail. She assaulted him. Can you watch the baby until her granddad can come? >> Yes. I just talked to um her mom. Her dad and her brother didn't answer. Her mom said she'll get ready and come get him. >> Okay. Can you watch him until Yes. And then he's packing his stuff up. Yeah. He's packing his stuff up to >> to leave. But she's going to jail because >> I can't assault somebody like that. >> Okay. >> So, hi. >> Yeah. >> Did he do something to her? >> She has no marks. None whatsoever. And then everything she asked me to do, call his mom and her story and then like that's not what happened. I asked the children. No. >> Okay. So, he's got multiple. Actually, his head's starting to swell right here. I got >> on the side. >> Yeah, I got to get >> I got to get that picture. I would tell you to get all your stuff today and get out. I told her that you you must have her residency, but she's already making threats. It won't be good if he he's here when I get out of jail. She's not going to get out of jail because it's family violence and she's got to see a judge. So, but I would >> Hey, come here, pal. >> I would give up. >> I would take the day to move all my stuff. >> Yeah. Yeah, I'm going to go get a U-Haul. I'll move it. You're going to go over there with them for a little bit, okay? And play. >> Your your grandpa's going to come. >> Okay. Papa's going to come get you in a little bit. You're going to go play with him for a little bit. All right. >> You guys can play while we wait for Hudson's birthday. >> It's his birthday today. Okay. >> Your birthday, too, man. Everybody's >> birthday. We had a slide and they got one over there. >> A couple days. My birthday was >> The woman was charged with battery family violence and cruelty to children. The woman was arrested as the determined primary aggressor under family violence statutes. The youngest child was temporarily placed with a neighbor until a family member arrived. The case will proceed through court review with custody and protective conditions determined by a judge. Remember, domestic conflicts involving children escalate quickly and often result in serious legal consequences. Witness statements, visible injuries, and behavior during police interaction heavily influence law enforcement decisions. This is the reaction of netzens to this situation. The kids being interviewed really changed how this situation played out. You can see how repeated toxic relationships create the same outcome every time. Glad the officers focused on protecting the children first. 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. The next incident is when raging mom's fight with boyfriend over their kid ends. When police step in. >> Why y'all got to argue in front of the child? Man, you committed an act of domestic violence in front of a 9-month-old. >> Why you hollering at me? >> Put your shoes on. >> That's rude. >> Put shoes on. >> Say, "Please order my sue, y'all. >> Put your foot in the car." >> Oh, I need to call my mom. On June 9th, officers responded to a domestic disturbance involving a couple arguing loudly in front of their 8 to 9month-old child with reports of furniture being damaged. >> What's going on? >> You as well. >> She bought me some food >> and I told her I get her cash. She wanted to take me to the store and get it. And I ain't got the money on me. I got no cash at my house. But she was like, she'll call the police. I ain't got no cash. I ain't got no cash. If you want your food, then get it. >> Only thing he had to do was leave my food and get out my car. >> Okay, we about to handle that. >> That's all I want. I want to show you this, too. >> I believe I mean, if you paid for it, >> I'm just sure. I just want to give my stuff and go buy his bed. >> Okay. So, you sent him the money so he can purchase the food. >> Look, do what I told him. I said, "Get me two real sandwich." >> He was like, "That that ain't going to be enough." I was like, "That is enough. That's that's enough for me." You know, cuz my man, >> I wasn't planning on buying him nothing. And then I don't understand he got own debit card. Why he want Why he want me to cash out him? >> She wants her food back. >> Give me food. >> Give her food back. >> We got We got We got >> We don't have We don't have time to be arguing about food. >> Damn. Food don't even look that good. I ain't going to lie. >> Officers separate both parties. The woman states no physical assault occurred, describing the incident as verbal arguing only. It look it look crappy. >> He act like he got he had got some gold on him. >> I don't know why because that food look he want to get up. >> Get rid of food. >> Yep. >> Anybody in there? >> They were You can see them. They were upstairs. >> Just turn the lights off. >> Do they? >> Yeah, >> I saw him. >> Come downstairs. >> How are you? >> What's going on? >> Nothing. I'm just talking to the phone. Can we go inside? >> Sure. >> Who else is there? >> Huh? >> Who else is here? Can you stay? Can you stay down here? >> Can I stay? >> Yeah, stay right here. >> He's upstairs. >> The boyfriend admits both had been drinking and confirms repeated arguments about infidelity, pregnancy, and parenting responsibilities. >> Nobody want my baby daddy in the baby. Supposed to be sleep, but it's not. I'm on the phone. >> Can you have a seat over there? You just cover yourself with this blanket. How old is the baby? >> Eight months. >> Eight months. >> I am. >> What' you say is upstairs? Baby daddy. >> Baby daddy. >> What's his name? >> His name is Armen. >> Armen. >> Army. >> Did he hit you anything? >> No. He's just talking. >> Are you in a little bit? >> Make contact with you. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> Armani. >> What's going on, man? What's going on? >> Nothing. Just talking. >> Just tell us what's going on, man. Just calm down. What's going on? >> So, we both drinking, right? So, she came here arguing saying I was cheating. I was doing this. I was doing that and then she get mad cuz I got a baby on the way. She get mad about the baby and I said, "No, don't try to don't try to re cuz just a couple months ago." >> This was in front of a towel. >> Huh? No. My first child. I'm saying this my first child, but I got another child by. >> So, what's going on? >> About what? >> Typical. Y'all been drinking a little bit? >> Y'all been drinking a little bit? >> Officers stress the seriousness of arguing and destructive behavior in front of an infant. Damage to the blinds and a ceiling fan is observed. Just I feel you. I feel you. >> So, what's going on though, man? Did he hit >> stuff? >> Did he hit you or anything? >> I don't know. >> You sure? >> Can I see your face real quick? Make sure he doesn't hit you. >> Yeah, he don't he don't hit me. >> He just talks loud. >> Yeah, he just talk loud. >> He He drew you in the face. >> I don't know, sir. >> What's your name? >> My name is Timmy. You remember me? You pull me over? >> Maybe. You do look familiar. Does he stay here? >> He don't, but he come and visit cuz he got a child. His baby about to me one month. One year. >> So, y'all have y'all have a child together, though? >> Yes, sir. >> Where's he Where's the baby at? Is he upstairs, too? >> Yes, sir. >> How old are you? >> How old am I? 24. About to be 24. >> So, basically, we were talking about female and she was like, "I don't give a none of that." I'm like, "Bro, we not going to argue do all this." a toy fan. >> Yeah. And we just been in here arguing. >> Man, why why y'all got to argue in front of the child, man? >> Sir, I I promise >> Why y'all got to do that? >> I don't want to argue. >> He ain't deserve this. He don't deserve this. >> You right. But sir, I promise you it's not me. I'm telling her I don't want to argue. Like, stop yelling like I know. Like, I'm tired of arguing. You seen You seen I even got my bags right there. I going to go downstairs. >> All my bags, my foot bag, everything. I took everything out there. I get ready to leave. I ready to go downstairs. >> Can I get your name? >> So, it's just all It's all been just verbal just arguing a little bit. >> Talking a little loud. Do you want him to leave? >> No, we're just talking about baby like what he didn't do >> like for you and your kid. >> Yes. >> As a dad? The woman admits she pulled down the blinds and knocked over the fan during the argument, stating no one was physically struck. >> I understand. >> So, who tore this fan up? >> She did. >> Did you tear anything up, man? >> Be honest with me. >> Be honest with me. >> You can ask You can ask her who did the blind fan. I swear she going to say she did. I didn't do anything. >> What's wrong, buddy? It sounds like it. How old is he? >> Shouldn't be 9 months. >> 9 months. >> My son's six. >> He'll be 6 months Monday. >> Got a question. >> I got a question. How did the blinds and the fan get tore up? >> I pulled them down. >> You pulled them down? >> Yes, sir. I've been replacing. >> And what about the fan? >> I knocked it over. You knocked it down. >> I didn't hit nobody. >> Officers determined domestic violence occurred due to property destruction in the presence of a child regardless of ownership. >> I got you. I got you. We're just trying to figure out. Thank you, >> man. Y'all got to do better for this child, man. >> He don't He deserves better than to be draw pulled in with this, you know. Oh, >> excuse me. He deserves so much better than that. She pulling flies down. Yeah. Eric's about to go home, >> huh? >> Eric's about to go home. >> Why'd you pull the blinds down, man? >> Y'all was arguing a little bit. Stand up. >> Stand up. >> You got some clothes you can put on? I'm not here. >> Where at? >> Upstairs. >> Whoa. >> I went out tonight with my friends. This >> Yeah. The culture center, too. >> Mhm. >> The woman admits to consuming multiple tequila shots and becomes increasingly argumentative and uncooperative with police commands. >> So, how many drinks you have? Be honest. You ain't getting arrested for that. >> I need to know. >> Something we need to know. >> Three. Three. Three. How big were they? >> Were they like tequila shots or was it like beer? >> How many of those did you take? >> Three. >> Three tequila shots. That's more than three tequila shots. All right. Turn around. >> As long as >> Turn around. >> As long as I'm going to be here to get my >> Turn around. My apartment. Babe, why you let me? Could you find in front of a 9month-old fight? >> You committed an act of domestic violence in front of a 9-month-old. >> What is that? >> That's exactly what >> she repeatedly refuses lawful commands to enter the patrol car, arguing about contacting her mother to retrieve the child. >> She did up there 14, >> baby. 26 cent. As long as I call my baby and I stay here. You can stay with him. >> Cool. >> That's his baby, too. >> But I need my mama to come here, too. >> Come on. >> Who's taking her to the car? >> That don't me. >> Edgar, you got your phone with you? >> Yeah. >> I left mine on. >> I got it. >> Why can't I call my mom? >> Yeah. >> Come on. >> Yeah. Yeah, we'll call. >> Why you holling at me? >> Put your shoes on. >> That's rude. >> Put your shoes on. >> Say please. >> I ain't saying please. You about to go out there barefooted now. Put your shoes on. >> See, you was >> Come on. Okay, sir. That's rude. He was talking to me nice. Why you rude? What if I sue y'all? >> Sue us. Get in line. I don't care. Put your other shoe on. >> Thank you. Appreciate it. Appreciate it. >> Thank you, sir. I like you. >> Come on. >> Why? Why you rude? >> Keep on going to that car with the lights on. He's just going to get a photo of the damage real quick. We'll be out of your hair. Okay. It's right here. >> Which one? Hold on. I got lights on >> with the light bar. >> Oh, why you rude? >> Why you hollering at me? >> You You upset? >> All right. Have a seat. >> You upset today? >> Have a seat. >> I'm in the seat. >> Put your other foot in the car. >> I'm going to get my mom. >> Put your other foot in the car. >> Say please. >> I ain't saying please to you. >> I want to call my mom. >> Put your Put your foot inside the car. my mother though. >> You will get a call when we get to the police department. Now, put your >> I can't call my mother now. >> Put your leg in there. >> I'm the only person that stay here. >> Put your leg in there. >> Put your leg in the car. >> I'm the only resident on this house, so I need to call my mother so she can get my child. Thank you. >> I'll forward you a phone call when we get to the police. >> I need to call my mother now so she can't get >> Officers arrest the woman after continued refusal to comply. The boyfriend is advised about no contact orders and child safety considerations. >> Put your foot in the car. >> I'm the only res. >> Put your foot in the car. >> Oh, I need to call my mom. >> Put your foot in the car. >> Charge me with obstruction. >> What is that? >> Not following law command by law enforcement officer. I'm about to make you put your foot in the car. >> Listen to me. I'm the only resident on this house authority. So, I need to call my mother be my child. >> Put your knee in there. It's about That is not how the law rules go. I need to call my mom cuz I'm the only person on this me down here. >> Just to let you know, she is going with us. Okay. >> Okay. >> Um she can't damage property even if it's her own. She can't damage property when it comes to a domestic issue. >> Okay. >> The other issue is the fact that the child was in the room too. >> Okay. >> When she did this destruction arguing in front of the child, that's something you shouldn't do. But at the same time though, it's the damaging of the property with a child present. Okay. >> Thing is though is she has to appear before a judge because it's domestic. She won't even see a judge until Monday. >> Okay. She won't even get a bond until Monday after she sees the judge. Nine times out of 10, they probably won't issue no contact order. Okay? So keep that in mind for the sake of son or whatnot. You may want to go ahead and spend the next couple days trying to make arrangements. You see what I'm saying? Yeah. >> So you can do what you need to do so you don't so she don't get in trouble when she gets out. Okay. Just relationship issues or whatnot. They even offer that kind of stuff, too. Okay. >> Okay. Don't be ashamed to take resources, man. Cuz I I I've got myself kind of messed up with some things. I was in Afghanistan, all that stuff. I waited too long to get help and now I'm going through some stuff that I'm going through and stuff like that with it. >> Yes, sir. >> But it destroyed my entire family. I ain't have a family anymore. So, but just uh cooperate with the system a little bit. It'll get through it. And then eventually if y'all can reconcile after all this and let it be. So, >> I'm the only person on this list. Me and my son. So, I didn't call my mother. Y'all not going to treat me like that. What's wrong with y'all? >> I need you to put your foot in the car. >> Call my mother so she come get my child. >> Put your foot in the car. >> I need to call I need >> I will afford you a phone call when we get to the police department. I put your foot in the car. >> We'll give you a call at the police department. No, I'm the only person on this lease, so I need to come. I'm on. I'm not going for that. No. >> Put your foot in there cuz we about to take another route. >> No. >> Yes. >> I'm the I'm the Me and my son is the only person that own. I'm not playing. He not >> We'll let you call. >> No. He not He not treat me like that. I'm not even going for that. >> Put your foot in there >> cuz I know how y'all like to get down on these apps and trying to get me like that. Me and my son the only resident on this app. on this lease. >> You need to put your foot in there. >> Can't call my mom. >> Yeah, I'll give her a call. But you got to put your foot in there, please. >> And I'm not going to go. No, I'm not going to go down like this. I'm the me and my son the only resident on this lease. We're only two people on this lease. >> Y'all not going to get me like that. I'm not. No. No. No. >> Ma'am, I promise you it's going to be a lot easier. >> No. Y'all trying to trick me and I'm not going like that, man. You rude as your >> leg in there. >> No. Can you talk to me, sir? >> Yeah, we'll call your mama. Okay. >> When? >> Once we get to the police. >> Mama work third shift. I need y'all to call her down. >> We'll let you call her. Okay. >> She not going to answer. So, that's why I need y'all to call her down cuz she work third shift. >> Well, we can't use our phones. We got to use the phones at the police department. >> Y'all need to call. >> So, you just not going to put your foot in there? >> No. Y'all not going to treat me like that? Cuz I know how y'all get down. Y'all like to tase and shoot folks. Y'all ain't f to do Don't touch foot in there. Don't text me, sir. That's a That's a suit. >> Put your foot in the car. >> That's a >> Shut it. >> Don't say [ __ ] seem like you got a pretty straight >> straight head on your shorts. >> I told you like you doing on me like bro. So what you need to do is >> whatever arrangements you end up making so she can come back home and be around the child whatever whatever that ends up in uh don't get into this thing cuz until your court date comes up actual court date the judge decides what if y'all can be around each other don't do this thing where she ends up calling you like >> yes >> make your way back in you know >> put your foot down about >> draw that boundary that that that behavior is not taught >> she What's that? >> Her phone. She'll have her phone. >> She don't need it. >> Okay. >> She don't need it. >> She can call from the jail. >> Are you you good relations with her family and stuff? >> Yes, sir. Her mom, my dad, everybody. I know everybody. >> I got you. So, y'all be able to work some stuff out. >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. All right. Come on up. >> Are you Don't fall. >> Did you spit? The woman was taken into custody and charged with willful obstruction of law enforcement, thirdderee cruelty to a child, and criminal trespass related to a family violence incident. The case was referred to the court system where a judge would determine bond conditions and any temporary restrictions, including possible contact limitations while the matter proceeds. Remember, property destruction and aggressive behavior in front of a child can legally qualify as domestic violence. Refusing lawful police commands often escalates charges and worsens legal outcomes. This is the reaction of netisens to this situation. All this over food turned into life-changing charges. The baby is the real victim here. Arguing like that is heartbreaking. Once she stopped cooperating, everything went downhill fast. Everyone thought it was too late until the body cam shows the exact second officer step in. Did you predict that rescue? >> What made you upset today? >> Well, it's Christmas number one. >> So, how did it catch on fire? >> Just the heat of me being so pissed off. I'm a single mom trying to get through this freaking life. You already admitted to it on camera. I said I lit it on fire, but it wasn't intentional. Let's take a tour. >> On December 25th, 2024, officers responded on Christmas Day after a reported apartment fire linked to a tenant landlord dispute. >> So, I'm still trying to figure out what's going on. Extremely uncooperative. >> Who is them inside? >> Yes, female. >> Okay. >> Everything I'm asking. Where is that curtain that goes? >> What's her name? >> Charlene car. >> Hi. >> Yeah, you you are more than welcome to. I just got to talk to you though. Okay. >> Who is this to you? >> Who is she to you? That's your girlfriend. Are you going to come inside so I can talk to you? >> Christmas day. >> It's just me. I just want to talk. That's it. >> I'm just waiting for her to get in speech. >> Okay. Where does that bedroom lead from? >> Where is that? Can you show me inside? >> Is there any weapons? >> No weapons. You said what was her name again? >> She's not. >> What was her name again? >> Charlene. >> Charlene. >> T A R. >> And there's no weapons. >> No weapon. >> There are knives. They're just cookie knives with no firearms. The other weapons she has. >> Hey Charlene. >> Hey Charlene. >> I just want to talk to you. It's just me. I I hear you, but at the same time, obviously, the fire department came out, so I just want to speak with you on what's going on and get your side. There's >> no fire in here. >> I'm off. >> There's no emergency. There is no fire on this side of the apartment. >> I just want to speak with you, though, cuz I just want to hear your side of the story. >> Actually, I don't have to explain anything to you. But listen, if >> your wish is not granted, have them taken off of the property. >> But listen, if I only listen to his side, you're not. >> So what is it that you think you are capable of doing? Putting like He just threatened. He just threatened. >> Okay. So tell me cuz he didn't say that. He didn't do that part. >> Well, I'm letting you know right now. I'm continually talking. He just threatened to >> Right. >> Right. How How You don't have that right. You don't know me like that. Like you can't go around telling me, >> right? >> Because it's not your it's not your you cannot do that. You can't >> you can't. >> So what's what's triggered you today? What made you upset today? >> Well, it's Christmas number one. >> I know. And I'm here. >> Merry Christmas. >> Merry Christmas. So what's got you upset today? >> Well, that would be my landlord who works. The woman explains ongoing housing stress and conflict with the landlord while officers assess the situation. >> Downstairs, his name is Steven Oser. He's an attorney. >> Okay. >> And um he sent me this really long lovely and I have not even given it a chance to read that. I will not be able to renew my lease after 2 years. >> Okay. Okay. He the guy upstairs Sean Duchan Dan >> has been in my apartment when I'm not here. >> Okay. >> I've had to change the locks. You should see that I don't have a doorbell. I don't have a a a light on my porch. >> Okay. >> Okay. I don't have her. Come on. Get up here. Let's see it. >> Sure. >> Okay. So, obviously there's some stuff that needs to be fixed. Yeah. >> Yeah. But he won't fix it. So, you know what you got to do? >> You will not do what? Go down to and get illegal aid or try to go get something for the civil process. >> It is not the civil process is a bunch of garbage. You can't It's not easy. You're absolutely right. >> That I deal with every single day. And her ex or my ex-husband, sorry. Look at the hole in my ceiling. >> I just want that fixed. >> Mhm. >> And he won't fix it. >> I got you. >> He won't fix it. >> Okay. >> And threatens to take me court every single month. Okay. >> Without peg. >> Okay. >> Hello. >> That's my dog. >> Is he friendly? >> She >> She I apologize. You said that's my dog. There wasn't any type of pronoun. >> I apologize earlier. >> Okay. >> Um her name is Froggy. We're over friendly. >> Okay. >> He's friendly. >> Okay. >> Super sweet. >> All right. So, the reason that we're here obviously is cuz there was a curtain that was on fire. Okay. >> Did you light that on fire? >> Nope. And >> you did not. No. So, how did it c catch on fire? >> Just the heat of me being so pissed off. >> Okay. >> All right. So, let's let's be honest. I'll break it down for you. I did. I did. Mike's husband would be right in line with that, but not today. I just went a mask this morning. >> Okay. >> Officers clarify that a curtain briefly caught fire and confirm there is no active danger. >> You know, no, I don't I'm not trying to be sarcastic with you and facitious. It is Christmas Day and I got a message. I got a message from my landlord. Very pleasant. That's great. Thank you so much for sending me that and setting me off. So, I'm having a moment. >> Okay. That that moment went a little heavy is the issue. That's why we're here. >> You know, everybody has heavy moments. >> You're you're entitled to your entitled to your feelings. You are want to take me to jail. >> Mhm. >> You have to find something more dignified, more solid and hard. >> I don't I >> I'm a single mom >> trying to get through this freaking life. >> I got you. >> Pay bills. >> Uh-huh. Yeah. >> And I got a scumbass landlord. >> Okay. >> So, you think that me being taken within your custody or anywhere else is actually going to change that afterward? It probably will and that's why you need to probably get some help. Are you willing to get that voluntary? Are you willing to get that voluntarily? >> Oh, Lord have mercy. Have I not contacted the everybody? >> I'm going to be really raw and honest with you so we don't we don't waste each other's time. Okay. >> So, there's two options here. You're either going to go voluntarily to the hospital. Okay. Or we are going to >> police present options focused on safety and accountability including medical evaluation or arrest. have to take you and I will arrest you and I will arrest you for arson. You intentionally lit something on fire. Yes, ma'am. >> You're gonna do that. >> I can and I have the right to do that. I know that you can do that. >> I don't want but I don't want to do that cuz at the end of the day you're obviously having a tough moment. You're going through a lot of emotional things. >> Right now a hospital is not something that I >> But those are your two options. >> Well, >> so it's either jail or the hospital. >> Let me call Teddy by my attorney. call Teddy because I'm not sure if I want to go to jail. >> I'm not arrested yet. So, I have my phone and I haven't touched you. I haven't come near you. >> You're right. And I haven't either cuz I was listening to what you had to say. But I also don't want to waste each other's time here. Neither do I. >> So, when it comes down to it, >> I need I I'm not going to give you an option if you can't give me an answer right now. >> Okay. >> And I and I'll make that determination. We'll we'll go with jail. We'll go with arson. >> You want to do arson on me? We we could do that and we could drop you off at the at the jail if that's where you want to spend Christmas. >> It's no better than here. I don't >> The woman contacts her attorney and ultimately declines voluntary medical assistance. >> I think the hospital would be the best choice for you to be honest. >> Is that what you think? >> I think so. You would still be able to have your meal. You'd still be able to to make phone calls if needed. Okay, >> Teddy. >> But that's where we're at. >> I'm going to jail. >> It's important. It's very important. Um, I'm in my apartment and John Hart has called the police on me because he wouldn't leave. He won't leave my porch. He never leaves. He won't stay in the house. I've lost it a little bit because it's Christmas Day and I have three professional police officers, I think, Sergeant or >> Yes. in my in my living room asking me to make a decision if I want to go to jail. So, I'm gonna take the ladder and I'm going to go to jail and you're going to come get me out. >> Okay, >> then that's that. >> Okay. >> Okay. Bye. I mean, if that's how you feel, >> listen, but I want you to voluntarily get >> Everybody needs mental health assistance. >> Listen, if not 99% of people are on some sort of medication that need mental health assistance. So you encouraging me on that does not help the situation because when you try to make the appointment, when you try to argue with your ex-husband and your mom and everything else, that doesn't give you mental assistance. If you think and you feel so strongly about it, why don't you do it for me other than putting me in a 4x6 jail cell for the next >> 11 12 hours? >> So I'm trying to let you guys talk about it and work it through it. You know what I mean? But right now, we're not getting anywhere, right? So the the reason we're not talking I haven't done anything. >> You cannot arrest me. I have >> Yes, I can, ma'am. >> For what? >> For your arson. You intentionally lit. >> Officers proceed with an arrest in a calm procedural manner. >> Oh, I didn't. >> Something on fire. >> That is not what happened. You already admitted to it on camera. >> I said I lit it on fire, but it wasn't intentional. >> So, do me a favor. Turn around. We'll take your phone with you. Turn around. >> Hold on. >> I don't want to put hands on you. We force you to do it. So I'm I'm asking you to do it nicely and respectfully. >> So please >> So I want to know where I'm going and how long you think >> Western Tidewater Regional Jail off of Godwin Boulevard. That's where we're going. Okay. From there, I can't tell you how long you're going to be there. Okay. Probably Probably till tomorrow morning. Today is a holiday. >> No, it's Christmas Day. >> I know. And I don't want to be >> I don't need you to remind me that it's Christmas Day. >> Okay. All right. So turn around. I'm getting a coat first because I know well a jail cell's cold as hell. >> Okay, I can grab the coat for you, but right now I can't have you put it on. I can put it over I could put it over your shoulders. So turn around before we we go hands on it. >> It's in that it's in that closet right now. >> Turn around. >> Turn around. >> Do you have to touch me? >> I have to >> be careful the stuff's here. Don't trip. >> Turn around for me. Turn around for me. Put your hands behind your back. He's going to place handcuffs on you. >> Okay. >> You can put your hands together like you're praying like this. So that way like you're praying like that. >> Okay. >> I want my phone, please. >> Sure. >> And um um my coat. >> I'm going to search your person. Do you have anything that's going to stick or poke me? >> No, ma'am. Okay. >> Nothing. >> I got nothing. >> Wait a second. Wait a second. >> Damn. There's nothing on me. >> I weigh 115 lbs. >> Yes, ma'am. >> Fire officials are notified. Evidence is documented. And the situation is transferred to investigators. >> There's nothing in me or on me. >> Okay. Can you hold the Yeah, the dog for a second. >> The dog is she and she's got to go on her kennel or she's going to pee and poo on my carpet. Who's going to take care of her? Well, you're assisting. >> Would you like to take these $20 with you? >> Um, no. Because how am I going to spend that in a >> Would you like to leave it here then? I'm asking you a question. Um, so I know what I'm doing. How am I going to How what am I going to do with my phone? >> Do you want Do you want it with you or not? Simple question. Yes or no? >> No. Because then it has to >> I'm going to leave your $20. You want your phone? Correct. >> I do. Okay. >> I don't want that bag right there. And I want a coat and a sweatshirt. And >> you said it's in there. >> Well, that's a closet. >> Is it Is it in there? >> Yes, it is. Because I'm pretty sure Jill is freezing. >> Actually, that's not it. You're going to have to go to my bedroom. Okay, >> let's take a tour. Come on. >> Let's go. Sorry, my bedroom's a mess. That's one room. >> This is the other that I keep it clean. >> Where's the kennel at? >> If you look around, you'll find it right there. >> Hey, Parker. >> Yes, ma'am. If you want to come bring the uh the dog in here and put in the kennels >> right here. >> That white North Face jacket. >> Yeah. Let me have that. >> On top of that, there's a couple other things that >> this is it. The jacket and your purse and your phone. Like you >> can you fix my pants at least. You're the one who pulled the freaking >> to make sure that there was nothing in it. That's how I do it. >> Okay. Well, then why didn't you put it back in? It's kind of like >> I'm being very polite. You don't wash your hands and you don't. >> I'm being very polite. >> You're sending me to jail. I don't know if this is actually called being polite and I need a minute. I need a second. Please. >> Please. >> We're going to go downstairs. >> Her name is Frog and she's 3 years old. >> Where is he? >> And was it was an accident. >> Okay, that's fine. Where is it at? >> So, >> it's out. The water's on it. Listen to me. I'm not questioning. And this is the thing. These are super tidy. >> Where do you want me to go? >> Over to the left. >> Why don't you just pick me up? >> Okay. >> You know, it's Christmas Day. It would be nice if you had a little courtesy and just pick a lady up. >> No, I'm I'm okay. >> Do you have my bag? >> What about my vape or cigarette? Can I have a cigarette before I go to jail? Can I have Can I have a bag before I go to jail? Don't split the pole. It's bad luck. This way. >> Don't split the pole. It's bad. We We'll go behind her. How about that? >> So, she intentionally lit the curtain on fire inside the home. >> Nice paper plate. City stuff really keeps their cars clean. >> We do. We tried to. >> Not really because you got a paper plate in there. >> Take this off right now cuz he has to buckle you and I'll put it back on and give it to you over there. Okay. >> All right. >> Yep. Just have a seat. >> Now, if these were a little looser, they would be a little bit more comfortable. >> Yes, sir. What was your question? >> Um, yeah. I didn't mean to have her charged with anything. She's whether you want to or not, it's it's going to happen. She intentionally lit something on fire. >> Okay. She committed a crime. >> She's saying that she >> she admitted it. >> Yeah. >> So, right now she's in custody for for arson. >> You understand? I should have wanted I was worried about mental health. >> I got you. But she committed the crime. She didn't want to hurt anyone other than just >> felony, right? >> Huh? >> Felony. >> It's I I'm I'm honestly I don't know if it's Is it a misdemeanor? Awesome. >> I think it's I'm pretty positive it's based off the amount of damage. Yeah, I'm pretty I'm pretty sure there's a threshold amount, but uh fire >> The woman was taken into custody after admitting involvement in starting a small fire inside the apartment during a dispute. She was charged with attempted arson and making fire related threats. Fire investigators assumed responsibility for documenting the incident and the case was referred to the court system for further review. Remember emotional stress, especially during high pressure moments can quickly escalate everyday disputes into legal consequences. Seeking help early through legal aid, mediation, or mental health support can prevent situations from spiraling out of control. This is the reaction of netzens to this situation. This really shows how fast a bad day can turn into a serious legal problem. I feel for her situation, but once safety is involved, officers don't have many choices. Housing stress is real. People need better access to support before it reaches this point. You think this call can't get worse? The body cam captures the exact second officers rush in comment if you felt that spike.