When the babysitter refused, Thomas reportedly escalated the situation by threatening to remove all four children from the home. Authorities noted that she failed to produce any identification or proof of employment when asked.
Despite being told repeatedly to leave the property, Thomas allegedly remained and even placed a call indicating she would be “working late” to find homes for the children she intended to remove.
911 Call Raises Alarms
In a surprising twist, Thomas allegedly called 911 herself, seeking law enforcement assistance to carry out the removal of the children. Deputies quickly recognized inconsistencies in her claims upon arrival.
Further investigation revealed that the child’s biological mother—who reportedly has mental disabilities and does not have custody—had met Thomas through church. Thomas allegedly convinced the mother she worked for DCF and could help her regain custody of her son.
https://connect.polksheriff.org/news-investigations/2026/02/16/fake-child-protective-services-employee-arrested-by-pcso-after-attempting-to-remove-a-child-from-a-lakeland-residence
