Police Discover Dr*gs in 5-Year-Old’s System, Mom Gets in BIG Trouble

Summary

The transcript details a tense confrontation between a woman and law enforcement officers who are attempting to take her children into custody due to positive drug tests. The woman, frustrated and defensive, refuses to comply, arguing that she has tested negative and doesn't smoke. The situation escalates as officers try to take the children, with the woman resisting arrest and becoming emotional. Tensions rise, with discussions about family custody, legal orders, and the woman’s potential charges. The incident culminates in the woman being taken into custody while her children are removed from the home.

Takeaways

• 😀 Authorities were dispatched to take custody of a child who tested positive for a controlled substance, THC, in a family home.
• 😀 The parents became increasingly agitated and confrontational when authorities attempted to take the children into temporary custody.
• 😀 The father repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, claiming that he had tested negative for drugs multiple times and that he did not smoke.
• 😀 The family questioned why the authorities were removing their children despite previous positive tests for other children in the household, including a history of multiple positive THC tests for one child.
• 😀 The officers explained that they were acting on a court order for emergency temporary custody due to the child's positive drug test results.
• 😀 The parents were resistant to comply with the officers' orders, with the mother asking for more time and threatening to escalate the situation if the children were taken.
• 😀 The officers warned the parents about the possibility of jail time for obstruction and resistance, with the mother being threatened with arrest for refusing to cooperate.
• 😀 At one point, the family members tried to prevent the authorities from taking the children, with the grandmother also becoming involved in trying to stop the situation.
• 😀 The officers were clear that they had a legal right to take the children based on a judge's order and that the situation was not negotiable.
• 😀 The family members were emotionally distressed, particularly about the immediate separation from their children and the process of determining where the children would go after removal.

Q & A

Why were officers dispatched to the residence on May 20th, 2024?

Officers and detectives were dispatched to the residence to take custody of the couple's child after authorities discovered the child had tested positive for a controlled substance.

What controlled substance was the child tested positive for?

The child tested positive for THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana.

What was the mother’s reaction to the officers arriving to take custody of her child?

The mother was highly emotional and resisted the officers' attempt to take her child, repeatedly stating that they were not taking her kids and threatening to go to jail.

What did the officers say about the situation when the mother refused to comply?

The officers informed her that they had a court order and that if she continued to resist, she would be arrested. They made it clear that they had temporary custody of the children, as ordered by a judge.

Why did the authorities decide to take the children into custody despite the mother's protests?

The authorities decided to take the children into custody because the children had tested positive for controlled substances, and there were concerns about their safety in a home where drug use was occurring.

What was the mother's response when the officers explained that her children tested positive for THC multiple times?

The mother denied any involvement with drugs, insisting that she had tested negative every time and that she did not smoke. She repeatedly argued that she was being unfairly targeted.

What is 'kinship' that the officers referred to in the transcript?

Kinship refers to placing the children with a family member or close friend while the custody process is ongoing. The officers mentioned that the children could be placed with the mother’s mom if she was deemed a suitable guardian.

What did the officers say about the court order for temporary custody of the children?

The officers explained that they had a temporary custody order signed by a judge, which gave them the legal right to take the children into their care. They also mentioned that the process would involve background checks for any potential family placements.

What charges were the mother facing during this interaction?

The mother was charged with resisting arrest, interfering with official business, and obstructing the officers' actions.

How did the officers handle the mother's emotional state during the situation?

The officers maintained a calm demeanor while explaining the situation and the legal basis for their actions. They also offered the mother the opportunity to contact her work and ensured that she understood the steps being taken with her children.