They heard me tell Derek not to touch the gate.
They watched security remove them from the entrance.
Then they watched that morning’s recording.
Derek using bolt cutters.
Lauren unloading luggage.
Mom claiming I had changed my mind.
One of the officers called me.
“Ms. Carter, have you ever given any of these people authorization to enter this property?”
“No.”
“Did you tell them they could live at the residence?”
“No.”
“Do you want them removed?”
“Yes.”
“Do you want the damaged access equipment documented?”
“Yes.”
I could hear Mom shouting in the background.
“Emma! This is your family!”
The officer moved the phone slightly.
I answered anyway.
“I know exactly who they are.”
The police ordered them to leave.
Derek received citations related to trespass and property damage.
Formal notices were issued making it clear that none of the three adults had permission to return.
Lauren screamed toward one of the cameras before getting into the minivan.
