A Florida mother found herself in handcuffs on Saturday after a youth football game descended into chaos, culminating in an incident where an adult allegedly kicked a child, according to authorities.
Renee Lambert was arrested and faces charges of child abuse without causing serious harm and resisting law enforcement. The incident reportedly unfolded during a Pop Warner football game at Brooks Park in Fort Myers, as stated by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Lambert is accused of storming the field and kicking a young player.
Security deputies at the park responded to the scene when a scuffle erupted among players after a particular play. Police reviewed footage that allegedly showed Lambert entering the field and kicking one of the juvenile players, according to officials.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Renee Lambert has been charged with child abuse without serious injury and resisting an officer.
Lambert defended her actions by alleging that a child had struck her with a helmet, but investigators found no evidence to support her claim.
Body camera recordings reveal a heated and profanity-filled exchange as deputies attempted to take Lambert into custody.
“So you’re mad at them for hitting me?” Lambert asks.
“I’m mad at an adult for attacking a kid,” the officer responds.
“Stop! You’re detained right now,” the officer later commands.
“No I’m not. Goodbye… get your hands off me,” she fires back.
Bodycam footage captured a tense, profanity-laced confrontation as deputies attempt to detain her. (Lee County Sheriff’s Office)
“You are being pointed out as being a suspect right now — you’re detained,” the officer says again moments later.
She then demands, “Where’s number nine? Go get number nine.”
“A kid?” the officer asks.
“Yes.”
“You’re an adult,” he responds.
The footage ends with a chaotic scene as deputies attempt to place Lambert in handcuffs.
A view of the football field at Brooks Park in Fort Myers, Florida. (Google Maps)
In a separate incident last month, another Florida mother was arrested after allegedly leaving her 12-year-old daughter alone at a bar in Universal CityWalk while she went drinking elsewhere, officials said.
Amanda Thorpe, 33, of Lake Mary, was charged with child neglect after allegedly leaving her daughter behind to go drinking at another bar, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
