Because nothing says “romantic evening” like a stolen car, meth, and a forgotten 4-year-old.
DAVENPORT, FL—In what can only be described as a stellar parenting moment, a Florida couple managed to turn a simple traffic stop into a full-blown family disaster.
Here’s the play-by-play:
1. The Setup
Stephanie Niccole Hanley, 33, was cruising around in a stolen Chrysler Pacifica (because why buy a car when you can just borrow one indefinitely?). Troopers pulled her over, probably because the New York plates screamed, “I’M NOT FROM HERE, OFFICER.”
2. The Plot Twist
Turns out, Stephanie didn’t have a license (shocking) and had a backpack full of meth and prescription drugs. Because nothing says “responsible adult” like unmarked pills and a side of felony charges.
3. The Hero Arrives
Just as things were getting spicy, her husband, Giovanne Junior Rivera Torres, rolls up in another suspicious vehicle (tag not assigned—classic Florida move). But instead of bailing his wife out, he drops this gem:
“Hey, uh… how long is this gonna take? I left our 4-year-old at home alone.”
4. The Grand Finale
Cue the record scratch. Troopers, now realizing they’ve stumbled into a Florida Man™ origin story, rush to the house and—yep—find a tiny human just chilling by herself.
Charges Include:
– Stephanie: Grand theft auto, drug possession, and the all-time classic driving without a license.
– Giovanne: “Whoops, I Forgot My Kid” (officially known as child neglect).
Both were hauled off to jail, proving once again that Florida’s greatest export is drama.
And somewhere, a 4-year-old is now the most responsible person in this story.
(Source: Florida Highway Patrol, because you can’t make this stuff up.)