6 ‘Bad Dads’ Caught on Bodycam

Thomas Raola was stopped for reckless driving and running stop signs in Westminster, Colorado. During the stop, officers detected alcohol and Raola eventually admitted to drinking. The situation escalated dramatically when he revealed his three children were in the vehicle's trunk, having asked to ride there for a 'fast' experience. He was charged with DUI, reckless driving, failing to provide proof of insurance, and three counts of child abuse.

Bodycam footage shows Raola admitting his children were in the trunk (06:13) and officers confirming the presence of three children (06:39). He was later charged with three counts of child abuse (09:58).

Scott Thomas Derith, a 42-year-old ICE employee and Army veteran, was pulled over in the Florida Keys for reckless driving with his children in the car. He initially denied drinking, claimed federal immunity, and resisted field sobriety tests, citing an ongoing divorce. He continued to act out in the squad car, refusing to comply with officers. He later pleaded no contest to a DUI charge, resulting in a one-year license revocation, two months probation, safety courses, substance abuse treatment, and community service.

Derith claims 'I'm federal' and 'I'm going through a divorce' (20:20, 23:06). He was charged with DUI, resisting an officer, and child neglect (30:47).

Ty Gracie was reported by restaurant staff in Jackson Township, Ohio, for appearing intoxicated and attempting to leave with his young daughter. He became combative with officers, refused to provide identification, and used his daughter as a 'human shield' to evade arrest. A search of his truck revealed open containers of tequila and a premixed margarita. Restaurant staff confirmed his belligerent and intoxicated behavior, including threatening to 'f*** some people up'. He was charged with disorderly conduct, child endangerment, and obstructing official business.

Officer states Gracie 'wreak of alcohol' and 'using your daughter as a shield' (35:10, 35:19). Restaurant staff reported him 'stumbling' and 'got pretty hostile' (37:56, 38:30).

Jorge Gutierrez Gonzalez was observed swerving, nodding off, and stopping at green lights while driving his child to school in Port Charlotte, Florida. He fled from a school resource officer and subsequently from other deputies, only stopping when caught in traffic. His son, who had tried calling his grandmother multiple times during the erratic drive, immediately exited the vehicle upon stopping. Gonzalez claimed a panic attack and diabetes, but his mother confirmed his frequent drinking. He pleaded no contest to DUI and child neglect, receiving probation, an interlock device, and community service.

Caller reported Gonzalez 'swerving, nodding off, and stopping at green lights' (45:06). His son stated he 'kept kind of doing off' and 'called his grandma like five times' (55:43, 55:45). Gonzalez's mother stated, 'He's drunk. He drink a lot.' (57:51, 57:54).

Michael Cleesi left his six-year-old son alone in his car in a Walmart parking lot in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for 20-25 minutes. The vehicle was off, locked, and the temperature was 80°F, meaning the interior could have reached 109°F. Cleesi claimed he didn't know it was illegal and that his son didn't want to come inside. He acknowledged the danger of Albuquerque by taking the keys, but failed to apply that logic to leaving his child. Cleesi had prior drug trafficking charges in Colorado and was serving a prison sentence for them.

Walmart security stated the child was alone for '20 minutes' (01:01:50). Weatherspark.com data confirmed 80°F, leading to 109°F in car (01:03:16). Cleesi stated, 'I didn't know it was against the law' and 'I took mine [keys] for a reason because it's Albuquerque' (01:06:07, 01:07:47).

Shawn Michael Nobles reported his six-year-old son missing from the Garland County Department of Human Services in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Nobles claimed his son wandered off while he was setting up his walker. However, DHS staff and other witnesses stated they never saw a child with him. Investigators later discovered Nobles had dropped his son off with a family friend an hour and a half before reporting him missing. Nobles, who had a history of battery, felony fleeing, and endangering a minor, was found to be under the influence. He was charged with filing a false report and communicating a false alarm, leading to a 10-year prison sentence, a $1,500 fine, and $1,800 in restitution.

Nobles reported his son missing (01:18:10). DHS staff stated, 'I never seen a child with him' (01:21:32). Officers confirmed the child was found safe with a family friend, having been dropped off earlier (01:26:04). Nobles was charged with filing a false report and communicating a false alarm (01:28:32).