where you came from, like which way? >> My mom is not home. >> She's not home. >> What about your dad? Do you know where your dad is? >> My dad, >> you know where he was found? >> No, I'm telling you at 41. >> Yeah, he's on 41. >> I can't I can't She was grabbing me by my hair like this and she was touching my hair. >> I I know it look bad, sir. I'm a good mom. I I work every day. I take care of my kids. I'm just going through a lot. I have a 13-year-old son that's locked up. I know she going to lie. She lost me and she was coming out of my room. >> Why can't I have the bond? >> Why can't >> The fear in their voices said everything before police ever asked a question. As officers tried to assess the situation, children could be heard crying, overwhelmed by an environment filled with tension, instability, and emotional harm. What was unfolding wasn't just a family conflict. [music] It was a toxic situation that had pushed these kids to their breaking point. This is when police rescue kids from a toxic family situation as kids cry in fear. The first incident is that police rescue child from terrible living conditions. >> Wait, I told you. >> Okay, you can't give me. >> No, no, wait. >> He might have a warrant. >> No, no, no, no. On July 10th, 2023, officers responded after concerns were raised [music] about a three-year-old child observed outdoors in extreme heat with adults who gave unclear explanations about their relationship to him. >> Know what's going on. >> I will. I will. We will. Don't worry. Nobody here. >> We're waiting for the bar. >> No. Skittles. >> Where do you Where does he live? >> No. No. >> Hey, put him down so I can see him. >> No. I said mosquito back him. >> No. No. He is a mosquito. >> I would have never done this if I would have never been concerned. >> No way. Look at the heat out here. >> He's dehydrated. >> Where are you? Where are you running at right now? >> I gave him some. Come on. Juice, water, all that. >> Where are you living right now? >> We're here. >> Where are you living right now? Put him down so fire rescue continue. I'm not going to repeat myself with you. >> Hey, sir. >> Let fire rescue take a look at him. >> Wake up. Wake up. >> This is my baby. >> Adults present. provide conflicting statements regarding parentage guardianship and living arrangements raising further concern. >> All right. >> Does he suffer from anything? >> No. >> No. No. I gave him Well, I mean you I mean I feed him all right. I gave him somewhere. >> Did you just nap him or something? >> No. Don't sit right here. Trust me. >> What's your relationship to him? We be like like friends. >> You guys are friends. >> Okay. Sir, can I speak to you over here while they're looking at me? >> Is this your kid? >> No. No. >> Well, >> yes or no. Is it your kid? >> Friend. >> He's born. >> But I take care of him. >> Are you his father? Yes or no? >> Father is the one in grave. >> Okay. Are you his biological father? Yes or no? >> Oh. There's something you have to ask her. >> Okay. Where do you >> Because we was doing something. >> Medical personnel observe the child's behavior and note signs inconsistent with proper supervision. Though no immediate medical emergency is found. >> She was talking a little bit to say why this guy be like that teaching this man and I got more. I you know to get get >> and you're not homeless. >> No. >> Well, you can't give me an address and you sit here on a bench, too. >> No, you can't give me the one. You can find me and then I give you the third one, but I can All right, give me >> I mean, we can check what's good vital dehydrated or anything like that. >> Doesn't seem like Yeah. I mean, now He's acting normal. He doesn't really It's not like he's super lethargic and not just doing anything he wants. >> Officers attempt to verify identities and housing stability. Neither adult can clearly confirm a permanent residence. >> A little more concerning for us >> fact that he's like turning away from us. Kind of acting more like a three-year-old. >> Totally. I' I've picked him up from her before. He took her. We took him to the hospital. It was kind of a disaster cuz he was freaking out the entire time going crazy. >> Did you guys take him for medical then? >> Did at the time, but I don't know what the situation was called to. >> All right. Have a seat. >> Ma'am, do you have an ID on you? >> No. >> Okay. I'm going to listen to I have one. >> Okay. Listen. Listen to everything that I'm saying. >> All right. Okay. >> Okay. It's going to be a lot easier if you don't lie because I'm going to verify everything that you tell me. >> Are you homeless? >> No. No. No. No. I said we are. >> Okay. >> Police emphasize the welfare concern due to heat lack of shoes, visible insect bites, and unclear caregiving responsibility. >> Okay. Again, like I told you, I'm going to verify every last thing today. Okay. You're not going anywhere until I verify every last thing. So, it's easier if you don't lie to me. Okay. >> Where are you drinking today? >> Yeah, I was drinking nothing so much. >> Okay. I want to know where you're staying. Okay. Because like I told you, I'm going to check. >> I know. And I And I don't know. >> Don't lie cuz I'm going to check. What's up? >> I don't count >> more than five. Less >> less than five. More than two. >> Between two and five. >> Okay. >> I'm trying to get his address. He's not giving me a straight answer. So, if you could try to get that from >> apparently it seems as though you're holding and it seems as though he doesn't have a stable place to live. That's where we're >> The woman later identified as the mother gives inconsistent personal information and admits to alcohol consumption earlier in the day. going back and forth with. We're concerned for the welfare of the child. It's hot out here. It's over 90 degrees outside and him drinking hot juice with his feet dirty and no shoes on, that's not okay. So, we're going to try and figure out what's going on today. Okay. >> Like I told you, nobody's going anywhere until we figure it out. So, >> the address that's on your license, is that where you stay? You want to look it up? >> You say you live in Nano? >> Like I told you, I'm going to Okay. Nanjo. Yeah. >> Close to where? We're in Ninja. >> Do you even live there? >> I stated I I don't know that the address. That's a problem. >> Okay, ma'am. I I don't know how much more clear I can make this. >> Do you live here in the ranger or do you live with him? >> Wait, I told you. >> Okay. You can't give me >> Why do you keep talking? >> I just talked to you and I told I'm trying to listen to her. I can't hear her cuz you keep talking in my ear. >> Do you think you can stay quiet for a few minutes? I say what is >> man? Is it that hard to stop for talking? >> It's not hard. >> Why are you giving me >> What? What's her name? You got her. >> I didn't even get that. >> Oh, what's your first name? >> Papa. >> Patricia. >> No, no, no. [ __ ] >> Officers confirm prior child welfare involvement and determine the situation mirrors a previous neglect case. Here. >> Write it down for me. >> What's your social? >> Oh, see. See, that's a problem. I don't got no social. >> Write your name. >> See, that's a problem. I ain't got no social. Okay. I I had all that. What about >> Felicia? Okay. >> Felicia. Alicia. >> Where did he get all those bites from? >> No. No. No. You know, it's a mother. >> I'm sorry. >> No. No. They didn't know. It's a mosquito bite. Mosquito. >> Where's he in all those mosquito bites from? >> Oh, I don't know. Mosquito bite. >> What's your birthday? >> Oh. Oh. >> Right here. >> Not too far. >> She was She was arrested in January for the same thing. >> He was >> She was >> for what? >> Intoxicated. Take care and kid. The kid was so same thing. The exact same thing. >> He was because she was in he was arrested. >> No, she was >> for being intoxicated. >> Yeah. But both of them were together. Same thing. They were homeless. Same same thing. >> I'll call the supervisor and let them know and see if they want to call DV out or >> however they want to go from there. >> One adult male is released after questioning while police retain custody of the child pending further review. We're going to have to get the baby out. >> Who? >> What? >> Oh, for your family. >> Her family. >> Her family. >> My family ain't got no >> for your not being right now. You might have a warrant. >> No, no, no. He might have a warrant. >> No, no, no, no. Hey, I need >> Yeah. Go, go, go, go. Can I get the money? >> Come on. No, no, no. >> We're not leaving yet. >> You're just You're just getting detained. >> No, no. Get the money. Can I? >> No. No. Relax. Relax. We're not leaving yet. We're not leaving with you then. Yes, you can give her whatever you want to give. >> We're not. >> What? >> He's good. >> He's good to go. >> Yeah. >> Okay. So, I'm going to let >> I'm going to take him off and let him go. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> Okay. You're going to go. Okay. >> See, I told you. >> Okay. When I take these cuffs off, you know what I want you to do? I want you to leave. >> Are we clear? >> Okay. >> The child's grandmother arrives. Authorities confirm an active warrant and restraining order against the mother leading to her arrest for felony child neglect and transfer of the child to child protective services. >> We're going to take care of her. Don't worry. >> Okay. >> Okay, you go. Let's go. Let's go with mama. Come on. Come on. Let's go. Let's go. Come on. >> It's okay. Oh yeah, darling. It's >> okay. [crying] >> Get him. Go get him. Another police officer is coming. [crying] >> It's okay. It's okay, [crying] >> man. Let's sit [laughter] over here. Come on. Come on. [crying] Walk over there, man. >> Walk this way. >> Walk this way. >> One of our rooms is sitting down relaxed. Okay. Come on. Okay. I'm going to help. Okay, let's go ahead and go over here. >> Yeah, right here. >> What? Where he at? >> He's with He was He's with another officer. Leave your shoes right here. Look, put your sandals right here. >> Oh, Lord. >> We're trying to get him some water and food. He's okay. All right. Don't worry. Don't worry. >> Let me know what's going on. >> I will. I will. We will. Don't worry. Um, wait. >> Let me go find out really quick what what he's doing and I'll be back. Okay. I'll be back. >> Hello. >> Good. How are you? >> Upset. >> What's going on? You're the grandmother. >> Yes. >> Okay. So, what happened? She my daughter I I've not I have not seen my daughter. My daughter have not seen her baby. DCF the workers let me down. >> Oh [ __ ] >> How? >> Because they came out two weeks. See you check on the baby and they stopped. >> Mhm. >> I didn't hear from nobody else. She they supposed to been sending her work with Alicia and stay with my daughter. But they said after 14 days that she could come back home. She still didn't come cuz she was scared. Huh? And then they never come. They never talked to Fifi on the phone. Never would have seen her with my daughter house where my daughter was living. Understand? >> Where does she live? >> She lived with me. >> So I got involved because a bystander observe the child and your daughter on a bench with another gentleman. >> He's Mexican. >> Yeah, Fernando or whatever his name. That's supposed to be a man. >> Okay. Well, she was with Fernando or whatever his name is. >> Okay. >> Okay. On a bench and the kid looked lethar. So DCF is going to decide what they're going to do, whether they're going to take Willie or give Willie back to you, whoever, wherever the case may be. Okay. As far as as far as the um your daughter goes, she's being arrested >> for what? >> So, she has a warrant for the child neglect case that she had back in January. She didn't go to trial on that. So, she has a warrant for that. Also, when they did the the case, they issued a protection order. So, she's not allowed to be around Willie until that case is closed. So, she >> I understand what you're saying. >> Hear me out. Hear me out. >> Okay. >> That's what So, she's getting arrested on that, too. That's from the courts. That has nothing to do with me. And then she's getting a child case from today also because she was intoxicated when she was with him. >> What What did you What resources did you want from DCF? >> I want to put him in school. I want to adopt him. >> Okay. >> I got to get in legal custody. >> Mhm. >> Okay. >> You good? >> What's your name? Bailey. >> You speak English. A little bit. >> Yeah. >> You cold? >> Yeah. >> Come on. You'll be hot. >> Right here. >> Did you do pee pee on the floor? >> Oh, okay. No, I see the floor wet. So, >> okay. Since I got to ask. >> Oh, no. >> Cuz that way I got to clean it. >> Oh, no. >> Okay, baby. I know. Just Some people do some people do strange things. Oh, so >> you have a warrant. That's why you're here. >> Oh, mother. >> Yeah, >> I guess you didn't go to >> Watch yourself. >> She was charged with felony child neglect. Temporary custody transferred to authorities with child welfare agencies determining long-term placement. The matter proceeds through the criminal court system alongside a child protection review focused on long-term safety. Remember, inconsistent caregiving, unstable living conditions, and substance use quickly escalate welfare checks into criminal cases. Child safety concerns override all other considerations once prior history and immediate risks are identified. This is the reaction of netzens to this situation. It's disturbing how unclear the adults were about who was responsible for the child. This shows why repeat cases are treated more seriously by police and child services. I'm relieved the child was removed before something worse happened. 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 cops rescue kid from the most terrifying mom ever. She is in court. >> Take the pictures. >> On April 18th, 2023, officers responded to a residence after a report involving a dispute between a mother and her underage daughter. The child appears emotionally distressed when police arrive. >> And she was coming out of my room. >> So, I'm going to go ahead and I'm going to get uh some paramedics up here to look at your injuries. Okay. Can can you tell me what happened again? What what what >> she had to go to a meeting at 2:30 for my with at my school. >> Mhm. >> And um one of one of my teachers, he like he don't like me cuz like today um I was on my way and he just told me to get out the classroom. >> Mhm. >> And then that's when it >> told my mom that I don't work. She get home and I'm in my room and she like she uh my face like she tried to hit me in my face but I was I took my glasses off and I was touching my face and she was trying to punch in my face but she like punch it right here um in my head. I like I tried to get well I was like um my head was under my bed >> right here. But not this. >> And um my head was under my bed and then she saw my um my flutter but it had a cord on it and so she saw that and she got it and she started swinging it and when I was saying ow and that's um at the table I told her she was yelling at me. I said you scaring me. >> The child expresses fear about returning home. Officers reassure her. Slow the conversation down and ensure she feels safe while additional help is called. >> Scared me. >> Hey, listen. Take your breath. It's okay. >> I just don't want anything to happen to her. >> Okay. Where'd you get those scratches right there? >> No, that that happened when she was hit me with the cork and she had a ring. So I felt like I felt something in my head and she and she said that she going to stop she going to stop using the belt because the belt of so she going she then she said y'all start using this. >> Okay. >> And then that's when that's when my mom she left for a little bit and then that's when I told my little sister and she said run away like go get some help. And I said, "I'm just scared. I don't know where to go because every time I go out in the sun, like my my >> it start burning." So then that's when um I said, "I can't do it. I can't do it." [snorts] And she and I that if I do it, she going to b me. It's going to happen again. I'm scared. So then that's when she had left the nail with my sister. And then that's when I started like it started being like I'll step back outside here in just a second. Call >> when when I was in the bathroom room. >> Okay. >> Getting papers and I was doing my work. >> And um and she said and she said that she was going cuz she told me to sit down. She had to move her head and that's when she told me to sit down and I told she was scaring me. And then that's when she said she okay. She going to scoop the um the table all the way in the back where I was. She going to throw the the um the flower vase at at across my head and then that's when [crying] I can't do it. I can't I can't do it. >> Okay. >> Officers document visible marks and obtain permission to photograph them as part of standard procedure. The child explains she felt scared during the incident. >> No, you're fine. Well, give me just a minute. Okay. I'm going to step back outside and call some more people. All right. Um, but there's an ambulance going to come out here, take a look at your leg, your injuries, okay? And then we going to go from there. >> I don't want to go back home. >> Okay. >> If I had my phone, I would have gave you my school mom number, but she smashed my phone. She said, "You see this? He smashed my phone." >> What's your school mom's? >> Who is that? Her name, my school mom is like, "Well, I met her when I was like in third grade." Oh, Erica Smith. >> Erica Smith. >> Is she a teacher? >> Yes. >> Hi. >> Nice. >> How are you? >> Can I ask you a few questions? Yeah. Okay. So, my name is Officer Rodriguez and I just want to talk to you for a minute. Okay. Is that okay? What's your name? >> Cherish. >> What is it? >> Cherish. >> Cherish. Okay. How old are you? >> 12. >> Can I sit here? Yeah. All right. Okay. What's going on, Cherish? >> You want to talk here or you want to talk somewhere else? >> I can't talk. I can't. >> Okay. Cherish, look at me. >> You okay? >> You okay? >> Are you okay? >> You okay? >> You okay? >> I can't do it. I can't do it. Why is that? >> Okay, just take just just take a little bit. Okay, try to breathe. You want to breathe in your brain? >> Yeah, I know. I know. So, this is what happened. Her mom, he fit her with extension from like a flat iron. Um, she has freezes in here. Like, she has like she punched me in my head. >> She When did When did she punch you in the head? Was it today? >> Today. >> It was today. my arm. She even cord. >> When was that? >> Today. All this today. My legs, my chest up here. >> Can I take pictures? Is that okay with me? Can I see your And you said extension cord. >> Police continue gathering background information, including school concerns and recent disciplinary actions that contributed to rising tension at home. >> Okay. Okay. Take your time. Take it. It's okay. It's okay. Oh, >> it's okay. >> You don't have to lift anything. Just move your face this way and I'll take the pictures. >> She tried to um hit me in my face and I was doing this like move like put my um block on my face and she was like move your hand. So like she was grabbing me by my hair like this and she was touching my hair and like my um my braids came down and stuff and like like in the middle of my hair like all right here is like it it's pain. >> Okay. Has this happened um before? >> This the first time. >> What what what got her so upset? [music] Um because the um the teacher she she had a meeting they they told her that I wasn't doing any work. I was disrespectful but I was doing all my work. I was on my iceear cuz they don't give us no paperwork. They just give us a square. They put less on the um on the website and we do it >> and I was doing it and um I wasn't being disrespectful to nobody. I wasn't talking to nobody. I was doing what I was supposed to be doing. And then that's when she said I had all FS but they um my regular to Newurn they kic me out of school. So they kic me out of school for two weeks. First they said I I can go back to school that Friday but then that's when the assistant principal of sixth grade had told me no I had to sign the paper. So they hit me. >> Officers speak with the mother who acknowledges becoming overwhelmed after discovering concerning behavior on the child's phone and admits her reaction escalated. >> Out of school for two weeks. So in them two weeks, all my grades had dropped. >> Okay. >> All right, Miss Lewis. Um, what is what's what's going on with Cherish? >> Uh, I can't talk in front of you. >> Okay. >> Cherish is 12. She'll be 13 May 25th. >> Okay. >> In her phone, I found that she was sending her address. >> Mhm. >> And I snapped. >> Mhm. >> And I looked at her. >> Okay. >> And when I was she was trying to get away and when I grabbed at her is how she got the scratch like from my my ring. >> I was angry. I ain't going to lie. And I I I left the house to cool off and I was going back to talk to her and, you know, apologize to her, but I didn't even get a chance to, you know, like look at her. You feel what I'm saying, >> right? >> I I know it looked bad, sir. I am a single mom. I found pictures that she was sending to somebody in her phone of her and I snapped real angry, you know, >> cuz I've been through a lane of stuff. I know it looked bad and I left the house to cool off which I should have did that in the beginning. I probably only 12 and she The mother provides her account stating she acted out of anger but claims the situation was out of character and that she later attempted to calm things down. >> I've been molested before and I just >> So what do you mean you snap? >> Like I just >> before you ask any questions just give us one second. >> You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. Are you willing to answer any questions? >> Yes. Okay. Okay, ma'am. What happened? So, I found pictures that she was sending to somebody. I don't know if this person was grown or what. You know, I got angry. I smashed the phone and I started to, you know, I I woke up. >> Okay. So, by whipping her, >> explain a little bit more what happened. >> I had a belt. >> You had a belt. I had a belt and I was, you know, I was giving her lashes. I I was whooping her. >> Okay. >> She was trying to run, you know, I was grabbing her and, you know, she got scratched or whatever and like she wouldn't be still for me to whoop her on her butt. So when I was swinging the belt, like yes, she got hit like all over. >> Okay. >> But it was it was just something that happened like it's never happened before. You know what I'm saying? Like I'm a good mom. I I work every day. I take care of my kids. I'm just going through a lot. I have a 13-year-old son that's locked up. Y'all done been to my house before about him. You know what I'm saying? Like I I really do try and I know it was wrong. I should have thought before I reacted. >> Mhm. >> And I did. >> Okay. >> But I love my children. >> Was the belt the only um thing you used? >> Yeah. >> Okay. I put the belt down and I was with open hand like I was hitting her on her shoulder, you know. But >> do you remember hitting her on the on the face or >> No, she fell like when she was trying to run out of her room like her the bed she fell and like she was trying to go up underneath the bed and she hit her head like trying to go under the bed like scooting backwards up under the bed. >> Officers identify inconsistencies between the accounts and secure potential evidence from the home. while EMS prepares to transport the child for evaluation. >> I didn't hit her in her face or anything like that. >> Okay. >> Like you was telling Officer Rodriguez, you wouldn't with a belt. >> That what you said? A belt? >> A belt. >> Where's this belt at? >> What I do know is EMS is requesting her to get looked at at the hospital. >> Okay. >> Okay. Do you give permission for EMS to transfer her to the hospital? >> Can I take her to the hospital or can my friend take her to the hospital? Well, until we figure out what's actually happened, we would prefer to her to go to the hospital by herself at this point. I mean, if uh is it your friend or >> Okay. I mean, I guess friend can go, but we prefer to get her checked out by herself while we conducting investigation. Exactly what happened given given her injuries. So that's why we're here for. It's not just because what she told us and what you're telling us. >> Of course, >> it's not matching up. >> I know. I know. She going to lie. She like me. >> You ready? >> I heard her both legs hurt. So we >> You let me know and take small short steps. It's okay. We'll go your pace. Okay. Take your time. >> You're okay. Okay. I'm going to follow you and then I'll meet you at the hospital. Okay. >> So, basically here where there's no space and she was trying to, you know, move, leave out or run out and she fell is how she hit her head. >> Um, she was trying to crawl up under the under the bed. The belt is in here. >> This belt. Yes. And >> like I was whipping her. >> Mhm. >> Where's chairs coming off was saying that you got whipped? That she got whipped with a power cord. >> She's lying. My daughter was here. >> I did not whoop her with a power cord. >> The investigation continues with detailed questioning about supervision, discipline, and prior family stressors, including school issues, and other family challenges. >> Cuz she >> Of course, she Yes, she's she's going to lie. She She lied to me about the whole ordeal about what I found in her phone. I smashed the phone just in the trash. What she's telling us is that there was a flat iron in there and whenever the whole ordeal happened, you started whipping her with a power core from a flat iron. >> Absolutely not. >> Is there even a flat iron in there? >> Flat iron is in my room. >> Flat iron's in your room? >> Yes. >> Okay. Did you by chance move it from her bedroom to your room? >> All the hair products are in my room or in the bathroom. >> Okay. Was the belt in there in the room during the incident or did you have to go and get the belt? >> I I went in the room with the belt. This was after you found the explicit photo photos. What did she say about the photos? >> Her friends was telling her she should do it. Um, if the boy would like her, my thing is this this whole Instagram. I don't know who. >> I don't even know if it's a kid. >> We've had a situation where, you know, she was molested before. >> I don't know honestly. Like I'm I'm being truthful like to see something like that. It It took me out. She's 12. >> Has she ever done this before? >> No. >> This never happened before. >> Okay. >> This has never happened before. >> I I was wrong. And I feel so bad, but I was not. I was I wasn't thinking at the time. I just reacted. >> Officers determined probable cause exists based on statements, observations, and evidence collected at the scene. >> And she was coming out of my room. >> Mhm. >> The phones were in my room. Okay. So, let me stop you there. I'm sorry. Does she get her phone when she comes home or does she take it to school with her? >> She's not allowed to take it to school at all. >> Okay. So, it's always in your room as soon as they come home. Are they usually allowed to go? >> They're supposed to do chores. >> Okay. >> Clean the living room, the kitchen, and >> so maintain the household. >> Okay. >> Um she would when I was walking in the door like she was, you know, running back towards this way. So, I'm like, "What you doing in my room?" >> Running back towards this this way. Okay. >> Mhm. So I'm like, "What you doing in my room?" And she was like, "Nothing." So I just went to the phone. Like I already knew that's what that's the only reason she would be in there. So the phone was lit up. And I opened the phone and I don't know if she was trying to delete the pictures because they know I checked the phone. I guess I came in when she was trying to do whatever or when I seen the pictures after I developed. By that time she had done here in the room. like she was cleaning up and I was like why why would you do that? She was like I didn't do nothing and I'm like it's like I'm not crazy, you know, like why would you? My friend told me that he would like me if I did it. So I'm like you like do you even know who you sending yourself to? Like you know that's wrong to be doing that. >> And she just looked at me and I just started swinging the bell. So, I was talking to her. I was letting her know like I'm I'm so sorry that I did that, you know, and I don't ever want to do that again to you. I was helping her do her homework and I just said, "I'm just going to take a ride. Like, I just need to cool off." >> Mhm. >> And when I came back home, like I was going to talk to her again, but >> Okay. And you said after this after the incident, you guys talked, had a conversation. You said, "Hey, I'm about to go cool down." >> Yeah. She wasn't crying. She was sitting to the table on the iPad, logged into um Google Google Classroom doing her work. >> And this was after all that took place. >> Way after. So I was sitting right here. She was sitting right there. That's her school work. >> This was after. >> Was there ever any conversation like, "Mom, I'm sorry. I should have done that." Anything like that. Or was it just pretty much you guys were just processing what happened? >> Just processing what happened. Okay. after, you know, everything happened and we were sitting there, >> she did say that she was sorry. I told her that I was sorry. We both started to cry and I just said, "I need to go." And >> did you tell her where you was going or how long you was going to be going home? >> I was going to be right. I was going to go to the garage. >> So, there was nothing discussed about you going to get your nails done or anything like that? >> I I told her I was going to take my daughter to go get her nails done >> and that's probably why she was upset because she wanted her nails done. But when I showed her her grades and I'm telling her like, "This is why, you know, you can't get your nails. This is why I'm not going to get your nails done." Like, you got all Fs. School is almost out. This was a conversation we were having after. >> So, she was here by herself. >> Yeah. Okay. >> You normally leave her here by herself? >> No. >> What I'm saying? >> I mean, like, if I had to run to the store, I wasn't I wasn't going far. >> Right. What I'm saying is though, do you do you feel like she's >> confident enough to >> Yeah. I mean, she it was a phone. My daughter's phone was here, you know. >> Do you know like if I would be able to find out like if I >> You don't have to see a judge. >> You have to see a judge in the morning. >> Is there anybody that can come get them? >> Take me to jail. >> Huh? >> Take me to jail. >> Yes, ma'am. >> Do you know like if I would be able to find out like if I >> You have to see a judge. >> You have to see a judge in the morning. >> So they can take me to jail. >> Did you call mom? >> I called my mom's not answering. I called my cousin. >> What did she say? >> She's on her way. >> Okay. >> To go to jail. >> How long is that? >> The eye. >> Let me go ahead and get out of here and everything. That was the last thing that little girl need to see you. >> Yeah, she'll see that. >> She'll remember. She'll remember that for the rest of her life. >> She know what's going on. >> Okay. And that's fine. >> Just just so she got knowledge of it doesn't mean that she need to see it. >> Yeah, she need >> I mean I ain't got nothing. I You know, >> you can go and pee. Thank you. >> The mother was charged with cruelty to children in the first degree. The case was referred to the judicial system where a judge will determine further legal action, including custody considerations and future court proceedings. Remember, high emotional stress combined with family pressure, can quickly escalate situations beyond control if not addressed early. When safety concerns arise, authorities prioritize child welfare first while allowing the legal process to determine responsibility. This is the reaction of netizens to this situation. The officers handled a very sensitive situation with patience and care. It's heartbreaking how stress can spiral into something this serious. This shows why calm intervention matters before things get out of hand. 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 find child miles away while mom slept. >> I've been knocking on the door for like 15. I still want to, you know, treat you like a lady. Okay. >> Yeah, you're really not. On February 24th, 2024, a young child is found riding a toy four-wheeler along a roadway wearing only a t-shirt and underwear several miles from home, prompting an immediate police response. >> Why can't I have the ball? >> Why can't I? >> Okay, we came along and he was driving on here going this way >> going that way. >> Yeah. And he was on this road of the road here. Hey buddy, >> we tried to get some info. So, this is what we got. Let's see if we got his name. >> Okay. >> He says his mom's name is >> and the grandma is Shannon. >> Shannon, >> but we don't know where the He was supposed to go to grandma's home. >> Supposed to go to grandma's house. >> Yes. She says it's about two or three miles away. But he left. I don't think he's very short. He's not dressed to leave or anything. Looks like he left on his own. You know, it it doesn't look like >> Officers calmly question the child, confirm names of family members, and place him safely in a patrol car while attempting to locate his residence. >> It was a fun trip. >> Gotcha. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> So, do you know what they here for? >> To help to help you to find your grandma's house? >> My dad. >> Your dad's name? >> Your dad's name? >> Parker. So, you remember where you came from? Like which way? Is your home that way toward that way? It's down the road that way. >> I go to >> Would you be able to show me if we went for a ride? >> I can go to Claire's house. >> You know where would you be able to take me to grandma's house if we drove? >> Okay, I can take >> Yeah. Do you know grandma's last name? Is it also Parker? >> No. What's grandma's last name? >> Shannon. >> Huh? >> Shannon. >> Shannon Dermit. >> Demit. >> Demit. Right. Do you want to come sit in my car? >> Uh, I mean you guys are okay. >> Huh? >> We're worried about him. >> We'll get him home. I'll try and get him home as best I can. >> Hey, buddy. >> So, so, so you are in the big car now. Look at you. It's like the movies. >> Police determine the child's home location and begin heading there, learning that the child appears to have left the house alone. >> I'm going to grandma's house. >> Yes, you're going to grandma's home. Nice to see you. Byebye. Thank you. I >> Yeah, that's what he was saying. He lives right down there. >> 20 DCF investigations. Oh, nice. Okay. >> Shannon de Deit is grandma. That's what he told me. So, >> yeah, the house is right around >> where you want to go around to mom's house then. >> Yeah, I'll head over. >> Cool. Thank you so much, guys. >> That's me locking it. >> We're going to go see mom. Okay. >> Why? >> Cuz she gets to tell you. She gets to take you to grandma's house. Okay. Is mom home? >> No. >> She's not home. Where is she? I was uh who's at grandma's house. >> She's at grandma's house. >> Yes. >> So you left So mom went to grandma's house and said, "Oh, as long as you get there." >> Yes. >> Yeah. Jeez. >> I guess I'm going to grandma's house. >> Okay. Well, what we'll do is we'll go check in with mom and then uh we'll take you to grand we'll take you to grandma's house or we'll go from there. Okay. >> Okay. Officers knock repeatedly at the home with no response while the [snorts] child states no one is currently inside except the family dog. >> Okay. >> My mom is not home. >> One more time. >> My mom is not home. >> She's not home. >> What about your dad? You know who your dad is? >> My dad. >> Oh, that's not good. Who's uh Cringle? Who's that? The guy with the last name Cringle. Does your mom have a boyfriend? Is that who's staying at the house? >> No, that that that's my dog. That was not my dog name. >> That's your dog's name? >> Yes. >> So, who's at your house now? >> Nobody. >> Nobody's at the house. >> Only my dog. >> Only your dog. >> Hello. >> Hi. Is this Shannon? >> Yes. >> Shannon, this is Corporal Mills with the sheriff's office. How you doing today? >> Good. How are you? >> Good. Not too bad. I think we have your grandson over here on 41. Um, it looks like he walked away from his house, but I can't get anybody at the house to answer the door. >> All right, I'm on my way right now. I'll be there in like 2 minutes. >> Okay, they're at 41 and Camros if you want to make contact there first. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> All right. Okay. The child's grandmother is contacted and arrives quickly, confirming prior involvement with child protective services. >> Hey, how'd you get out of the house? Was everybody sleeping or? >> He's saying nobody was home. >> Nobody was home. >> That's what he's saying. >> Where's grandma? >> He said he was Sorry. >> He said he was on way to grandma's house and he left mom's house. Oh, >> and mom's house is this way and grandma's house is this way. >> So, what way were you going? This way. >> He was going this way according to the uh people that found him. Hey, look who it is. Wait for it. You know who this lady is? >> Were you riding that out here? >> 231 2011's on scene. I think he wants us to go. You both live off of Oric, right? >> I don't, but it's my house. >> That's your house? Oh, okay. Okay. So, they want us to go over to Oric. You all right with that? >> All right. So, he's Does he have to stay in here or can I take >> Oh, I mean if as long as you're going to come to or with us? >> Yeah. Yeah, that's fine. >> Yeah, that's fine. I don't see why not. I just want to make sure I heard him right. I don't know if he meant all of us or >> Officers locate the mother inside the home, discovering she had been asleep with fans running and did not hear knocking or barking dogs. >> Hey, boss. So, you said Oh, okay. That Yeah. Okay. Bye. All right. So, he wanted me to bring the kid with me to Oric and have you follow us. I don't know why, but we're getting out. >> Yeah, it's just it's going to be 2 seconds around the corner. Um, do you know where mom is? >> I just I guess >> Sorry, I didn't hear you. >> I guess she was still sleeping. >> Oh, okay. We're going to go. We're going to drive over to >> Okay, >> I can't come in there. >> She's going to follow. We're going to go in the cop car. We're going to go >> to the corner. >> Hey, papa. >> Don't walk me in here. >> Well, yeah. I kind of have to. Do you see the dog? Do you know that one? >> No, that one's not mine. >> That one's not your dog? >> No, not mine. What about the house? Is that house familiar? >> House. >> That house? >> Yeah, that house. >> No, >> that you don't know that house either. >> No, I know. >> You're just playing with me. >> I know a house. I don't know what that dog. >> Oh, you know the house, but not the dog. >> Well, what house is that? >> My house. >> Okay. >> Oh, you mean a house there? >> No, the one right here. >> The one with the trash next to it. That that other house is is a guest house. >> That one back there is the guest house. >> Yes. >> Who lives back there? >> Nobody. >> Nobody. Oh, okay. >> The guest house. >> Okay. Is she in there? >> Yeah, she's here. >> I've been knocking on the door for like 15 minutes. >> I'm sorry. I can't breathe right now. I've had this really bad cold. Um, yeah. I just Did you not hear me banging on the door for like the last 15 minutes? No. >> The mother explains the child woke her early, went back to sleep, and later left the house unnoticed due to unlocked doors. >> Do you know? >> My mom just called and told me what happened. Yes. >> Well, let's have a seat over here. >> Thank you for coming out. I really appreciate it. So, what's going on? We just on that phone with DC. We have to figure out what they want to do because I know DC has been involved with him already. All right. So that's why we're just kind of waiting and we just want to be it's a Saturday, you know, we're not in any rush for anything. We just want to really take our time and do things right. So Okay. Just to let you know for you and >> Okay. I just didn't know whether you were maybe going to release him to me or not. I was >> that's going to kind of break that. We'll do that maybe after the direction of DCF, you know. So, um, was [clears throat] she unconscious or something or I mean I don't know if she is she like found on like if she was like found unconscious like with an injury or anything like that or >> it's it she has all these fans on in that bedroom. You can't hear from the door. I mean it's like almost soundproof. >> She was asleep in >> but I had called before I had reached her after I talked to you. So she was awake and then when I opened the door I just yelled. >> I wonder why she didn't come to the door when we were knocking. I don't think she heard you cuz I mean I yelled three times then she heard me. >> Did she know that the kid wasn't home? >> Well, yeah. I mean I had told her that. >> Oh, okay. Go ahead. >> On the phone when after I talked to y'all, I called her until I reached her and then and then when I went in, I just yelled, but it took about three times for her to hear me in there. It's just >> So, you called her up when you were leaving at your house and >> once Well, I was already on the road. So, >> I was on my way to work and they called and told me that that they found him. So, here's my story. Oh, cool. All right. >> Hi. You're Corey, right? Okay. So, good morning. I'm Robert Gay. This is Mr. Mills. So, nice meeting you. All right. You can have a seat. Sorry. Um just kind of figuring out what's going on here. All right. So, I mean, of course, we're outside the house. So, um just because like I said, some of the questions we might get into, I was going to go over some things. All right. >> So, have you ever been involved with a um uh like an investigation where you had a provider statement or anything like that? law enforcement. >> Okay. So, um what's your full name on your date of birth? >> You any influence of any impaired in any way? No. >> She's not on any types of medication or anything like that that make it like you know silly or loopy or extremely tired. >> You haven't received any like uh or fallen down and bumped your head or anything like that? No. >> All right. Perfect. So, what happened today? >> I don't know. He woke up at 5:30. Like he woke me up at 5:30 in the morning. He just started sleeping in his own room and normally he sleeps with me so I can hear him when he gets up. >> But he's been like >> Officers challenge inconsistencies in the mother's timeline and note prior DCF investigations emphasizing concerns about supervision and awareness. >> Wanted to be bigger and sleep in his own bed, which is like down the hallway, but he woke me up at 5:30 and he just wanted the tablet back on and said he was going to go back to sleep. Then after that, he just didn't wake me up again. Like I thought he went back to sleep and I went back to sleep. >> Okay. Um, you know where he was found? Mom said he was at 41. >> Yeah, he's on 41. Like >> a mile away. >> Yeah. Like he's never done that before. Like he always wakes me up. Like I don't understand why the door I mean you sleep with the door. The doors not locked or >> No, the doors aren't locked. >> Okay. Is [clears throat] there a reason why the doors unlocked that night or? >> Well, I was waiting for my brother to come home last night. He never came home, but I left the doors unlocked so we could get in the house. >> Okay. So now when we found him, we we kind of knew where where we ended up finding his his house and Mr. Mills came by here and he was banging on the doors and stuff. Did he not hear us? >> No, but my hearing is really bad. >> Okay. >> Like I failed my hearing test before. >> All right. So cuz they were knocking on the front door, knocking on the back door. >> Usually I rely on the dogs like barking. >> Oh, the dog. >> I'm saying Yeah. >> What was the dog doing? >> The dog outside was barking at me. >> Yeah. Like she usually comes to the like my door and then side was barking for >> Yeah. The big one usually comes to my door and that's when I hear whatever. >> And then so what woke you up today? >> My mom calling. >> All right. What did mom tell you? >> That was at 41. You get the hell up. >> All right. What did you do? >> I got up. >> We were out here when your mom called though. You never came to the front door and nothing. >> Yeah, cuz I didn't hear anything. >> Okay. So, you were awake and you still didn't hear us knocking on the doors? >> I guess so. >> Okay. No. No. Was on 41. Did you have any inkling to maybe get up and put on some sneakers and >> Yeah. I mean, as soon as she said that, I came out. >> She called. She called and said he was at 41. And then I got up and was like told Craig what had happened. >> You didn't come out until your mom woke up, got you, and brought you outside. >> Well, I didn't I didn't know what was going on. I tried to call her back like we're at on 41 to be able to go down there and figure out what was going on and she didn't answer. It wasn't until she like called back and [music] you guys were here that I got told that you guys were here with him and what was [snorts] going on fully. >> Yeah. And actually that was a verbal conversation cuz your mom walked in the home. >> Yes. >> Yeah. Okay. Now Craig's inside too, right? >> Yes. >> Now how how and again I'm you know whatever you How long you been dating Craig? So >> two months. >> Okay. Knows Craig. So if like you ran out to go find and he came back and Craig was there would have been all right. Yeah. Right. So, I mean, it just seems like there's like a big like either LZ fair attitude about being a parent or a lack of like I give a damn. >> I didn't know where he was at on 41. And I thought my mom was there. It was fine. And I was trying to get a hold of her so I knew where to go on 41. I for all I knew he could have been really far down. I did not know. >> Do you have a license? >> No. >> And like I said, and you you didn't even we were still knocking on your door. I didn't hear anybody. >> Okay. Well, >> even when I was awake at that point, I still didn't hear anybody. My hearing is bad. It's not that I just sleep too hard and don't give a >> Well, that's what I mean. That's what it kind of seems like. Okay. And I'm not trying to be mean. I I I'm trying to say this with compassion because I'm a parent, too. And I know and it's not as if like you haven't been guided or you you've been involved with DCF investigations before. Correct. >> Yes. And they've always been slowed down. The grandmother assumes temporary custody and the case is referred back to child protective services >> because we showed that I was adequate. >> Well, maybe we shouldn't aim for adequate. >> I'm I'm saying >> more than anything. >> You have any questions, Mr. Mills? >> All right, fine. Cory, stand on up. Please hands behind your back. We'll get you close. Okay, come on up here. That way we're not we >> I'm going to let you I'm going to let your grandma uh let grandma go get some clothes. Can you let grandma go get some clothes? >> Do you have um do you have underclo on? >> I I see only the shirt here. Huh? >> Yes, you do. Okay. All right. I said I still want to, you know, treat you like a lady. Okay. >> Yeah. You're really not hurt. >> All right. Well, give me your mate. Let's do it this way then. You want to play around? I'm not playing. >> You guys are like everything. I've never done to it. I [clears throat] get that. I do that by car with you. >> Okay, you can drop the bike. >> Okay, fine. That's your decision. Let me take my bike away from him. Yes. >> Okay. [laughter] I'm going to reach over so I can grab the seat belt if you're all right. >> Oh, okay. >> Grandma, just so you know what's going on because I want to try to be fair. Okay, it's okay. That's what we feel right now. Like I said, this is not the end of the game. whatever the state figures out in DCF. I know there was a little bit of a history with DCF with her. >> And like I said, our boss said, >> she's under your care now. Um, >> he said you get the >> You want to allow that or no? >> What now? >> She wanted to say something. >> Are you all right with that? >> Okay. I just want to be, you know, like I said, because I can't allow that because he's not my kid, but right now he's under the custody of you. So, I was like, I'll let him say goodbye real quick. The windows. >> Go talk to mommy a minute. Those >> did you get dressed up by yourself? >> Who dressed you this morning? >> My dad. >> Good job. So, we're going to get out and we're going to end up going to my car. Okay. >> And I'll get you your slides and then let me slide closer to you so you and then I'll make sure that mom gets to talk to you before. >> Okay. There you go. We're going to >> please. >> Um, that I'm not sure about. Uh, let's get in there >> cuz I really don't want to be in this. >> I understand. Let me Let's get in there and then we'll help. Then we'll work on that. Okay. >> Let's We're going to send in the back of this one. >> I get you. >> You don't want me walking around everybody. >> Oh, 100%. All right, I got your phone. >> Thanks. >> And clothes are going in a brown paper bag. >> Why can't I have them on? >> Huh? >> Why can't I have them on? >> So that's the jail's decision. >> I'm seriously like I asked everybody before I got the cops on my clothes. >> I got them. I I don't want to be walking around and this is what I sleep in. >> They're going to give you >> I understand that, but I still have to be around every officer right now in no clothes. It's embarrassing and humiliating. The mother is arrested for child neglect. child secured family contacted welfare investigation conducted [music] and arrest made after interviews temporarily released to the grandmother pending DCF direction. Criminal charge proceeds through court while child protective services reassess custody and long-term safety arrangements. Remember, even brief lapses in supervision can escalate into serious legal consequences when a child's safety is compromised. Prior child welfare history significantly affects how police and DCF assess current incidents. This is the reaction of netisens to this situation. That kid could have been killed riding along the road like that. Sleeping through, knocking, barking, and calls is terrifying when a child is involved. This is exactly why unlocked doors and exhaustion are a dangerous mix. 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 unfit mom gets caught drunk and asleep at the wheel with toddler in the car. >> I didn't want to take any chance, especially with the kid in the car. >> Did I fall asleep? >> Oh yeah, you were out. Yeah, you're out. You were sleeping real good. You're deep into dreamland. >> Yeah. [music] On March 16th, 2024, an unfit mother gets caught drunk and asleep behind the wheel [music] with her toddler in the car. An officer was on routine patrol when he observed a vehicle that had been parked at a traffic light for quite some time. When the officer went to investigate, [music] she saw that the mother was clearly intoxicated. >> I took the keys out. >> Oh, okay. I was going to say, I don't want >> I already took the keys out. So, there there's a kid in the passenger seat. Try to abuse neglect. Dangerous. Let's wake up. You say Madison. >> Madison. Madison. >> Hey. Hey. >> What? >> Are you Madison? >> Yeah. >> Can you look at me? >> No. >> You're the best. What? >> The bra located. >> What? >> The light. The light. The light. The light. >> The light. Okay, I got you. Okay, so I pointed it away. >> Hi. >> Hi. >> Good morning. >> Good morning. >> How are you? >> I'm good. >> Okay. Do you know where you're at? >> Um, >> without looking at the street signs. >> Close. >> Okay. Where were you going this late at night? >> I was going home. I just stopped cuz I needed to take a breather. >> Yeah, for sure. I was upset and like >> where did you come from or did you just leave the house? >> The driver states she had stopped because the vehicle was messing up and admits she may have fallen asleep. Officers observe an open alcoholic beverage container inside the car. >> I dropped somebody off. You dropped somebody off? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Do you have any ID on you? Do you have any You don't have any weapons in the car? Knives or guns or anything like that? Okay. Thank you. >> I'm not like I wasn't driving. >> You were what? >> I know how this looks. Oh my god. >> That's okay. Well, I already saw it. You don't have to hide it. >> I'm not hiding. I just like Oh my god. Like >> Yeah. >> It looks so dumb. >> Yeah. >> Like >> Yeah. >> That's not what I was doing. >> What were you doing? >> I was just trying to get home. But my car was messing up, so I shut it off. >> Oh, the car was messing up. >> Yeah. >> You shut it off? Yeah, I shut it off and then I was just >> No, I took the keys out. >> Oh, did you? >> Yeah. >> I guess I'm >> I don't want you to get spooked and drive away. >> I guess. Yeah. >> I don't know. >> I didn't want to take any chances, especially with the kid in the car. >> Did I say him fall asleep? >> What's that? >> Did I fall asleep? >> Oh, yeah. You were out. >> Yeah, you're out. You're sleeping real good. You're deep into dreamland. >> Yeah. >> Do you know where you're at? >> Yeah, literally I was leaving. >> Leaving him. >> Trumpet drivers offie. >> Charlie. Officers question the driver about alcohol consumption. She admits to drinking several beers and liquor earlier in the evening while still responsible for transporting the child. >> I went to go pick him up and like I got him off at a house. But my car was messing up so I stopped here. >> I was like you wanted to pull down that way and that's probably when I guess fall asleep. >> Yeah, >> that's actually happened. >> Well, you put the car in park so that's good. >> That's what happened. >> Yeah, at least that you did that. Yeah. What were we doing with the bottle? That was just what? >> Yeah, >> it's just >> you just carry that around with you. >> I just carry around. >> You can take her out. Is that Do you have the whole crushing thing with him? I mean, it doesn't matter. >> What's that? >> If I'm going to get arrested, can we just do that? >> Yeah, but there's a process. So, we can't just like >> We don't just talk. >> We can't just like fast lane it. Yeah, we got to >> Anyone that can watch them or >> your mom? So, I pulled up to the lights and I see this car sitting here. This I'm like just kind of waiting. I'm like, is it going to pull out? Like, what's it going to do? And I'm like, well, it's been some time. Now I have to go. Now I have to go investigate. >> Now I got to go take a look. >> Yeah. Now I got to take a look. Well, so then I come back around here to try to get in front of her just in case. The car was on. It was a cart. I didn't want her to get spooked and take off, especially with the kid. So I reached in, keys out. They're both knocked out. had to shake her to get her to wake up, drool and everything. So when she noticed the fireball, she tried to put it away. I heard it somewhat. >> Yeah. >> She got her driver's license. >> Yes. >> Yeah. I might need you or something. I just got >> I was stopped and I don't know what's going to happen, but I don't know what's happening right now. They're >> Yeah, we'll figure >> standardized field sobriety tests are conducted. The driver shows difficulty maintaining balance and following instructions during the exercises. >> We'll figure that out. >> How much should we had to drink tonight, Madison? >> A couple beers. >> Couple beers. >> Well, why don't you do me a favor and step out for me? Okay. >> All right. >> They're doing their thing right now, so I got to go. >> All right. Bye. Love you. >> Step out. I fell asleep cuz I was tired. >> Walk right up here for me. Okay. You said you had a couple beers and some fireball. Where where were you drinking that at? Come on over to a friend's house. I took her to our friend's house. >> Okay. All right. Come right up here. So, a couple beers. How many How many is a couple? >> Two. >> Two. Okay. Oh, different people have different numbers. So, >> all right. Step right over here for me. Turn and face me. I'm going to ask you to perform a few standardized field exercise. You willing to do that for me? >> Yeah. >> Okay. First thing I need you to see the uh red light here. >> I'm moving from side to side a few times. I don't want you to follow with your eyes only keeping your head straight. >> My eyes are very dry. So, >> okay, I understand. Okay. All right. Do you have any problems with your knees, ankles, or back affect your balance at all? Okay. Okay, what I'm going to have >> based on observations and test performance officers determine there is probable cause for impairment. >> You do I want you to turn and face that way. I want you to put your left foot on the white line. I want you to put your right foot in front of you just like this. Keep your hands down by your sides. Okay. I don't want you Yep. I want you to stand just like that until I ask you to move. You understand? >> Got my slides on though. >> You want to take your slides off? That's fine. Go ahead. Go ahead and begin for me. >> Turn around. Do it again. >> Yep. >> Seven. Six. Okay, come back over here. Keep your hands down by your sides. Okay, this exercise is called the one leg stand. Okay, >> my balance is really bad. I'm going to fail this as Dude, I can't even do that when I'm like >> Okay, what I have you do is put your feet together for me. Keep your hands down by your side. You're going to pick the foot of your choice. Whichever one makes you more comfortable. You raise approximately 6 in off the ground like this. Okay, >> we're going with the left >> and begin. 1001 1002 10003 1006 1007 1008 1009 11 U keep going >> Yep. >> That's good. >> Okay, stop. Go ahead and turn around. Face my car for me. This time I'm placing you under arrest for DUI. You can put your slides on in just a minute. >> The driver is placed under arrest for DUI. She becomes verbally upset but remains physically cooperative as officers proceed with arrest protocols. >> That's all right. I got to call Tony though. I got to let him know him up. Can I do that? >> Yep. Give us just a second. >> Hey, if my breathalyzer doesn't We'll talk about that when we get there. >> Where's my right now? >> I need I need my phone so I can call. >> We're going to take care of that in just a minute. >> Do you have anything on you? Nothing illegal? >> Nope. >> Okay. If you introduce Can you All right, you're walking too far. Can you face the phone? >> All right. >> I don't know if you mentioned it, but if you take anything into jail, it's an additional felony charge. >> I don't have anything. >> I have to tell you that. >> So, just in case >> I just woke up and so that's probably why I just tell you. >> Oh, okay. Well, we're beyond that now. So, we're on to the We're on to the next step. >> Right. Right. Right. Right. That's why I said I wanted to breath away. Where's my alcohol? >> PNA or PM, >> man. No reason to act like that. Okay. Let's try to control ourselves. >> Let's try to control ourselves. >> Whenever you're finished, whenever you want to act like an adult woman, >> we'll continue. Okay. >> I mean, once we get to the jail and we find out that I'm actually not, don't you guys are arresting me for no reason, then? Yeah. >> Are you done yet? >> No. You literally just almost pulled my tape on your chair. >> I don't know what that is. Well, why don't you add relax? >> All right, relax. >> There's no reason for you to be checking me extra hard like this. >> Really, >> Madison? Lift your left foot back to me. There you go. >> Like I have something on my in my toes. Oh, dirt now. Dirt now cuz he's >> officers arrange for the child to be released to another responsible adult. The child is safely removed from the situation without injury. >> Take my shoes off. >> Put your shoes back on. I see you for July. >> Help her make a phone call, please. >> I'm a cool person. It's like call. >> All right. So, let's have a seat. Okay. Let's get him back in the car. >> And when you guys find out that my alcohol level is actually above limit, do I get released? >> We'll see about that. >> So, have a seat. >> Have a seat. >> Can I get a seat? >> No. >> Nope. Madison, here's where this works. I'm telling you to get in. If you don't, I will make you get in. >> Okay. You can let go of my arm. >> No, I don't let go of your arm. >> Yes, you do. You're holding on too tight. >> I am cooperative, but you really are getting really too aggressive. >> I'm about to get into the car. You need to let go of my arm. >> So, either you get in or I put you in. >> I'm getting into the car. Let go. >> No, I'm not letting go. >> You don't have to hold on so tight. I'm not resisting. >> I'm getting in the car. I'm asking to let go of me. So tight. So tight. So tight. I'm asking for my I'm asking for letting go. Literally, >> I'm not saying you had to let go, bro. >> But you guys don't do breath lenses on the road to just do road tests. >> Okay. >> All right. I appreciate it. He said he had a few like a few hours ago. He just didn't want to uh chance it uh driving. >> So, you want to take the kid? >> I'll drive. Officers confirm DUI charges and notify child protective services due to the presence of the toddler during the incident. >> The car. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> I want to see the breathalyzer though. What's my what's my blood alcohol level? >> You're going to notify DCF. >> Absolutely. >> Not tell. Okay. [laughter] >> Do what? >> Tommy's like, I'm not telling you to. Just checking. >> Not don't yet. Don't take that. >> Hey, kid. Hi. >> All right. >> Do you want to take I got to talk to you if you want to go get in the bed or whatever you got to do and then I'll talk to you. What's going on with is >> she's off her meds. >> Okay. >> She obviously went to jail for >> DUI. >> Reckless. >> Did she leave here? >> Uh yeah, she did. >> That's where she came from. >> Yep. >> Okay. Cuz she said she was coming from someone's house. >> I mean, she left here hours ago. >> Okay. So, she sounds like she possibly went to someone else's house then. >> I have no idea how she's been there. >> Okay. She's definitely getting charged DUI. There's a possibility she's going to get charged with either child neglect or child endangerment. She's driving around drunk. Luckily, nobody got hurt tonight. DCF's going to get notified, okay? Like, we have to. I just like to give people the heads up so that you're not hanging out here one day and all of a sudden, knock DCF's here and you're like, whoa. Thinking it's about you. >> Was I mean, I know it's >> I have no idea. So, I can't tell you when. Obviously, I don't work for them. I don't know. They're definitely not the type where they may just wait till Monday. Okay. >> Do you have any questions for me? >> Um, it's not a serious question. >> No. Any any questions on that? >> Can I do you mind if I take the breathalyzer? I just want to see where I was at. >> No, we don't carry those. >> But I can tell you, no offense. Good thing you didn't drive. >> Yeah. >> Okay. I'm glad you told me that. Stay was charged with driving under the influence DUI and child neglect, child endangerment due to intoxication while responsible for a minor inside the vehicle, DUI and child related charges referred to the court. Judicial review to determine penalties and conditions. Child welfare agencies to assess family safety and follow-up supervision. Remember, driving under the influence places both the driver and any passengers, especially children, at serious risk. Even if no crash occurs, law enforcement prioritizes child safety immediately while allowing courts and child welfare agencies to determine accountability. This is the reaction of netizens to this situation. It's frightening how quickly a bad decision could have ended much worse. I'm glad the officer noticed the car before anyone got hurt. This really shows how serious DUI laws are when a child is involved. Everyone thought it was too late until the body cam shows the exact second officers step in. Did you predict [music] that rescue? The next incident is when toxic baby mama gets extremely over ex's new lover ends badly. >> She get up like rise up and she hit me. So we start fighting. He drops my baby on the floor. When I'm right, I'm right. And when I'm wrong, I'm wrong. If I would hit her first, I would have told you I hit her first >> cuz I ain't seen my baby in almost like 2 weeks because she been keeping my baby away from me. So I'm like, yes, they still smoking. On August 17th, 2024, officers responded to a residence following a reported altercation involving a woman, her exartner, and his current girlfriend during a child visitation exchange. >> Are you the one that called? >> Um, yeah, he called, but I was the one involved. Yes. >> What happened? >> Um, I was upstairs. She came to bring his baby so he could see him. She asked to use the bathroom. It's a bathroom downstairs. She asked to use the bathroom. I heard her coming up the stairs. She opened the door. She asked if I was who I am and I said yes. She started approaching me. So that's when I got up. >> One party admits to initiating physical contact after feeling her personal space was invaded during the encounter. >> And I hit her hering face and then we got to find cuz she already was in my bubble. Don't care. >> All right. Where she at? >> She gone. >> Okay. So she is bringing the child over here. >> Yeah. So what happened was she called me. So, we've been dealing I've been dealing with this ever since we done broke up. So, what happened was I ain't been seeing my baby like that. So, she brought my baby over here so she could see me. I let her park in the garage and I left my car here. So, she asked to go to the bathroom. My BM I have a bathroom downstairs. She said she's going to go to the bathroom downstairs. She went upstairs. Well, she was that right there. >> That's her right there. >> Yeah. She went upstairs and >> All right. Just stay. Okay, hold on a second. Just stay over there. Just stay over there. I'll talk to you in a minute. Okay, >> stay over there. >> She >> stay over there. >> Stop. >> Stop. >> Hey, bro. >> I look cute. >> Get out. Put your hands behind your back. >> Officers separate all individuals and begin collecting individual statements to clarify how the confrontation began and escalated. You want to talk and you already admitted you hit her first so you can get arrested. Thank you. My baby was >> I ain't dealing with that. Come on. >> You stop too. >> Okay. >> Call my sister, bro. Get my phone and call my sister. Girl, I know you didn't. >> Stop. >> I'm trying to calm down. I'm sorry. >> I hate stupid stuff. All right. Just work with me. Okay. >> Sorry. She just been bullied. She's >> Okay, I get it. But give me for the last >> I don't know everything. You're right. But what I do know is I don't need nobody talking crap to each other out here while I'm trying to do my job. Right. >> Yes, sir. >> Okay, >> I understand. >> Young lady, what is your first name? >> Heaven. H E A. >> Mhm. >> V E N. >> Start with this. What's your first name here? >> My name is Andrea. A N D R E A B A L L A R D. And I want to press charges against him since he hit me. >> Okay. We're going to get to We're going to get to everything. Come here. The child's mother reports she brought the child to the residence, left the child with a family member afterward, and returned to retrieve personal belongings. >> Here, come here. >> You did. You tried. >> Okay. Hey, stop talking to each other. All right. It's my job to talk to y'all, not each other. You talk to each other. >> Mhm. I do. I >> Okay. Mhm. >> Start from the beginning calmly. Tell me what happened. >> So, what happened was I was parked behind his car. I brought my daughter to see him. Okay. So, I asked him, "Can I use the restroom?" He's like, "Um, he didn't say nothing at first. Somebody got to use the restroom. Can I use the restroom? He was like, "Go ahead, use the restroom." So, I go in the house. I use the restroom. I hear something. I walk out. She was standing right here at the thing. Somebody >> Okay. What? What's the thing? >> He I don't know if you can go in there. Nice little thing. Where the stairs at? Right there. >> Okay. >> So, I'm like, "What's up?" So, I go upstairs. I'm like, "What's up?" Like, and she like, "Oh, what you doing in here?" I said, "I can be in here. This this my baby daddy. What's up?" Like, she get up like rise up and she hit me. So, we start fighting cuz I'm not just going to let nobody hit me. For one, I didn't hit you. I didn't give you I'm all the way back here. She like right there. You swung on me. So you clearly you have an issue with me. I don't even know you. But you know about me cuz you've been watching me. Got the screenshots everything. She been watching. >> Mhm. >> So for you to hit me and I don't even know you. That's crazy. So we was in there fighting. So as we fighting, she doing all this talking. All this talking all this talking. Girl, you doing too much talking. Like you already pulled my hair out or whatever the case may be. Okay. So then he drops my baby on the floor because my baby's in the middle of the thing crying. >> Okay. >> Boohoo crying. and he jumps on the bed and hit me. She's eight, nine months old. >> You hitting me to save her. >> Mhm. >> So now I want to press charges on both of them. Yeah, I do. >> He already have a case where he done hit me already. >> Where's the baby at right now? >> See, I dropped her off to my grandmother house. >> Okay. So, the baby's with grandma right now. And you left with the when all this got done, you left with the baby, took the baby grandma's and came back here. >> Yes. Because my glasses is in there, my earrings is in there, and my ponytail is in there. His mother says she's >> conflicting accounts are provided regarding who initiated the confrontation and whether permission was given to enter certain areas of the home. >> Coming back to let me get my stuff but and he already has a domestic violence case open because he already punched me in my nose. Um and on July 11 to be exact. >> I'm like 2 to 3 ft from you. You don't got to be so loud. Okay. You see how loud I'm talking? >> I know. I'm so sorry. It just I'm >> I know you're worked up but you got to remember you're worked up with them. You're not worked up with me. >> I'm sorry. I'm sorry. >> And I'm right here. Okay. I don't appreciate being yelled at. Okay. You come out the bathroom, you see her wherever she was standing by the stairs. And you said, "What's up?" What did you mean by that? What was the What was the purpose of that? >> I said, "What's up?" "Hey, how you doing?" I said, "What's your name?" She ain't saying nothing. I said, "Oh, you the heaven girl." Because I've been noticing this girl. She been watching me for a while now. And I asked him about her. He said he ain't know her. So I now I'm just confused cuz it's supposed to be your girlfriend. But you told me you ain't even know her. I'm confused. So I don't know. >> So what does she say in response to that? >> What you doing in here? What you doing up here? What you doing? What you doing, baby? You don't live here. This is mama house. >> And what was your response to when she said that? >> I can be in here. This is my baby daddy house. >> Okay. And >> and after that, she hit me. And after that, it it was what it was. >> How when you guys were talking, having the verbal exchange, how close were y'all? >> And when she hit me, she went like this. >> After y'all started tustling, >> he jumped in. >> I heard my baby. All I heard was my baby screaming and crying. And then I seen him. And he literally punched me. Boom. Just like that. and got on top of me and was holding me down. Why you in here? What you Sorry, but he was screaming. Why you in here? What you doing up here? I'm like, she hit me first. She hit me first. You were talking to me >> and this took place downstairs. >> No, this took place upstairs. >> Okay. Well, if you were downstairs and come out of the bathroom and you saw her at the stairs, that means it was at the bottom of the stairs. >> No, it was upstairs. I walked upstairs cuz I said, "Hey, what's your name?" Like trying to talk to her because I never met her before. And like I said, I didn't go up there being hostile. I just wanted to know who she was cuz I had no idea nobody was there. >> Well, that's different from what she said. She said you did come up there hostile. No, I did not. If I came up there hostile, why I didn't hit you first? You get what I'm saying? If if I had an issue with you, why I didn't hit you first? You get what I'm saying? You hit me. >> Officers document minor visible injuries and determined that the incident did not qualify as family violence between all parties. >> I can understand now. When I'm right, I'm right. And when I'm wrong, I'm wrong. If I would hit her first, I would have told you I hit her first. I I have no shame. But you hit me because you're mad for what? You got to You see what? >> Let me let me catch her up real quick. >> Okay. So, first person I spoke to was the lady who's currently in my back seat that was driving this red car. Her name is Heaven. That's this guy's boyfriend. These two have children together. Heaven's the new girlfriend. He comes up and starts laying hands on her, too, until she gets out. Accurate. >> Yes. Very accurate. >> Okay. >> Have you got any injuries? >> She's got injuries on her face for sure. She got that scratch on her nose. I'm going to get a better look at this one. >> I got a scratch right here. That's really it. She pulled my ponytail out. >> I have not run anybody yet. I will do that now. >> Put your hands out for me. Let me see what you got. All right, let me see your face. Ever married or lived together? >> Yes, we lived together um from January of 2023 to January of 2024. >> Has he been legitimized? >> Has his No, he's the only thing he signed is her birth certificate and then a a paternity acknowledgement agreement. That's about it. Do >> you have any injuries of any kind on you? Were you involved in anything physical? >> No, I'm good. It just >> Were you involved in anything physical? >> I wasn't. Only thing I did >> Did you get hit? >> No. >> Well, I got I don't know where I got hit from. They were just swinging. Okay. >> Trying to break the [ __ ] up. >> So, they just swinging. >> Did you hit anybody? >> No, I ain't nobody. >> I'm sing. >> I'm going to check her for injuries real quick. >> Miss Heaven, do you have any injuries? >> No. >> None. >> The child's father states he attempted to intervene and separate the individuals, denying intentional involvement in the altercation. >> Not that I know of. >> All right. I mean, you obviously guys got in the tussle cuz I'm just checking make sure you do or do not have any injuries. You hurt anywhere? >> Okay. That's the reason why I ain't me and her wasn't even talking. So, and that's another reason why I ain't want her to come over here >> cuz me and her already got altercation and stuff like that. And we did domestic violence stuff. And she all she >> Oh, she mentioned that you got in trouble in the past for domestic violence. >> So, that's why I never I don't invite her over here. I don't do none of that cuz she said she wasn't going to press charges no more. But, she hit me first and I even got on record that she hit me first. >> You're talking about in a previous time. So that's why she didn't press charges on me. >> All right. And that's >> All right. Go ahead and tell officer Gossip what happened today between you three y'all. >> Okay. So she came over here. >> Who is she? >> Okay. >> My girl, we was already over here chilling. So she was like, "Okay, well I do you want to see the baby?" Cuz I ain't seen my baby in almost like 2 weeks because she been keeping my baby away from me. So I parked her car inside the garage so it won't be no, you know what I'm saying? No issue. It won't be no issue. So when I parked her car in there, she came over here. We outside just chilling. Next thing you know, she say she want to go use the bathroom. I have a bathroom downstairs. And she exactly said she wanted to use the bathroom downstairs. Mention my room is upstairs with my girl. My girl is upstairs chilling. She went at the bottom. I guess she didn't go to the bottom. She went to my room to to trying to see who was inside my room. Basic. I'm like, I'm outside. I'm literally sitting outside with my baby holding my baby in my hand. So I'm like, why is taking her so long? Because the bathroom literally soon as you walk through the door is right there. So I'm like, "What's going on?" >> Looks like somebody's walking into your house. >> Yeah, that's my that's my grandma. >> Okay. >> So I'm like, "Why is taking so long?" So I go in there. I'm downstairs. I just hear like stomping like like they fighting. So I I'm running upstairs with my baby. I put my baby on the floor so I could break it up. So I'm like this. They still smoking. I'm getting hit and everything. I ain't I didn't hit nobody. I ain't do nothing cuz I'm trying to break it up. Ain't no point of me trying to hit her because she's my that's my girl. I'm not doing none of that. I'm just trying to break it up. And that's when she kept she she was like, "Oh, she she ran downstairs. She like, "Oh, where my ponytail? Where my ponytail?" I'm like, "No, just get the out cuz you already said you was you was going to the bouncy downstairs. So why is you going upstairs?" So then that's when she had done she backed up. She drove off and she grabbed my baby. She drove up there. That's when she left. And then that's when she was going to get ready to leave. I was telling her to just chill. So and that was it. And then that's when she pulled back up when he got here. I ain't touch nobody. I ain't do nothing cuz ain't no point in me touching anybody because I already know the type of person she is. We >> officers conclude their onseene investigation identifying a primary aggressor based on statements, scene layout, and consistency of accounts. >> Say we already had a case already with domestic violence and all that stuff. She hit me previous. I hadn't hit a bag or something like that. And then that's when she already made a police report and then that's when she dropped the case on it and everything. >> I got you. We talking about today though. >> Yeah. But that's the only thing. >> So you're saying you didn't you didn't hit her. You just tried to separate. I'm trying to separate like this. It's like both of them touch. I'm getting hit by both of them. Literally, I'm in the middle of both of them. >> You don't have any injuries? >> No, I'm good. >> Cool. Let me photograph. Put your hands out straight like this. There you go. Put them together. As of right now, I'm still investigating this, trying to get everybody's story. But because you are already in handcuffs, I'm going to read you your rights before I talk to you. Okay. >> Yes, ma'am. >> Having those in mind, do you want to talk to me about what happened? >> Start from the beginning. Tell me what what happened. I went to use the bathroom and he called and he said, "Hey, she is um I he have a bathroom upstairs." That's where I was. >> Okay. >> Um he was like, he let me know, hey, she's coming in to use the bathroom downstairs. Just be vigilant. I said, okay. Like just not to make any noise to know that I was there. >> Right. >> The bathroom is right here. >> Uhhuh. >> She was supposed to be using this bathroom. My room is upstairs. So when I was I'm thinking she's still in the bathroom. >> Uhhuh. >> And I dropped my baker right here. >> Okay. >> That's my hyper. So I go in here, I just hit on. See, I got my PC and everything. It don't spill everything on my PC and stuff. So what >> kind of PC you got? You a gamer? >> Uh yeah, 30. I got a 3070. >> You stream? >> Yeah. That's my bathroom right there. So she was just trying to come up here and be nosy, basically. >> What the [ __ ] y'all got going on, man? >> Mama, that's not me. That's Andrea, hom. >> No, he he from what I can tell from all the stories, he didn't do nothing wrong. >> I didn't do nothing wrong. I ain't saying it's you, but you know when both of them [ __ ] together. >> I heard somebody come up coming up the stairs and I assumed it was him, but when she opened the door, I assumed it was her. And this were her exact words. Um, who are you? What's your name? And I said, "Why are you in here?" And she said, "Oh, you that heaven [ __ ] the be watching me." And I said, "Okay." Mind you, I'm laying in the bed when she came in the room. as she's talking and asking me my name. She's approaching the bed, getting in the area where I'm in, like she's about to pounce on me. So, I stood up so I wouldn't let that happen. So, she came closer. She was in my face and then she was like, "You getting up like you trying to do something in my face." So, before she got the chance, I hit her. Yes, I did. I hit her and then that's when we start tustling. She was trying to hit my head up against the wall. It we like I said, we was fighting. [snorts] It was probably about 5 minutes of fighting. He ran upstairs. He broke us up and everybody was yelling or whatever. He He asking her, "Why are you in here? Why are you in here?" And she kept yelling. She hit me first. [laughter] She hit me first and I was yelling. She was in my face. She She was in my my personal space. She was in my personal space. He's trying to get her downstairs. Meanwhile, still trying to break us up. And after that, I stopped dealing with her. I stopped being in her area. She was asking where her ponytail at? Where her ponytail at? not sure. I was just standing. I wasn't by them anymore. They were by the doorway and I was more by the bed. Um after that, she ran downstairs and then came back upstairs and he said, "I'm going to call the police." I assume she ran downstairs, got the baby, and left. And then I was I was about to leave cuz I didn't want to [music] I I needed to calm down. So, I was about to leave and then that's when this officer pulled up. The adrenaline was rushing. So, I'm very upset. And >> did you hit her with a closed fist or open hand or what? Open hand. >> Where at? >> Interfaith. >> Which hand did you use? >> Right. >> One individual is taken into custody while officers explain the reasoning behind the charging decision. >> All right. We're about to cut you loose. Okay. >> Because based off our investigation, we're determined she's at fault. All right. So, do you want to press charges on her or do you want to let her go? >> I won't press charges. >> Okay. Just so she doesn't know what's coming when we walk over there, I'm going to take you out of handcuffs after we put her in handcuffs. Is that okay with you? >> Okay. >> All right. >> All right. Honey, go ahead and step out for me. >> Trans back. >> Turn around. Being detained right now. >> Uhhuh. >> We going to go with battery. We going to go with a freay. >> Going to be battery. Appreciate your patience. >> Mhm. >> All right. Don't say nothing to her. You got me? >> Yes, sir. >> So, why she know what? >> We're going to explain everything. Just a minute. >> Don't leave quite yet. Like I said, you're not you're not in any risk of getting going to jail or nothing, but just don't leave quite yet till we're all done. All right. >> All right. That's ridiculous. I'm going to jail. >> Yes. What? But she hit me first. >> Based on what we've determined, based on all kind of injuries, based on what each one of you has told us, it appears to us that you provoked this. We've already walked inside. We've looked at where everything occurred. We looked at all the evidence in there. There was a bathroom downstairs. >> I Right. >> Why did you go upstairs to go in that bedroom? >> I She was standing over the thing and I was trying to talk to her. I never met her before, so I was trying to introduce myself. I don't know her. >> Okay, >> that's what it was. It was never I was never hostile. They're literally lying. >> Well, you're going to have to explain that in court cuz right now between the three of your stories, yours is the only one that don't add up based on what we've investigated. >> They going to lie for each other. That's his girlfriend. That's ridiculous, man. >> Well, be glad it's not with him because it'd be family violence like this. It's not family violence. So, it's a little bit easier. >> Me when she hit me first. Like, she literally >> she admitted to it. >> She had no problem admitting to it. >> So, why she's not getting in trouble, ma'am? >> Because you're the primary aggressor. You should not have went upstairs. >> But I was trying to talk. Okay. So, can somebody move my car or can I call my grandma or something? >> Where's your phone at? >> It's inside of my car. >> Can you assist me? If it's all right with you, you can let me go back in your house and assist me with finding her ponytail and earrings and stuff that came off. I guess this would be the ponytail right here. >> Yeah, I guess. I don't know where her earrings are. >> There's one. There's one right there. >> Oh, maybe that's it right there. That looks like an earring. Yeah, that's it. >> Do you want your purse with you or no? Are you going to leave it in the car or what do you want to do with your purse? >> You can leave it. I'm just so confused as to how I get hit and I'm going to jail based off of a story that both of them going to corroborate because they're in a relationship. Like that doesn't that makes sense. >> I can I'm happy to I'm happy to tell you. Now, you're not going to agree with it, but I'm happy to tell you. Okay. Basically, the reason why you're getting locked up is because you have permission to enter the house, use the downstairs bathroom, >> and I did. according to their order of events and what they're saying is that this didn't happen used as an excuse to get in the house. You went upstairs, went to his bedroom and confronted her in a hostile manner and she felt threatened for her safety because of how you approached her. She was charged with simple battery and thirdderee cruelty to children family violence due to the child being present during the disturbance. Remember emotional tension involving former partners can escalate rapidly without clear boundaries and communication. Law enforcement decisions are based on totality of evidence and scene dynamics, not solely on individual claims. This is the reaction of netzens to this situation. Situations involving exes and new partners can get out of control so fast. It's tough to watch when emotions cloud judgment on all sides. This shows why neutral investigation matters when stories conflict. You think this call can't get worse?