Florida Mom Arrested After Leaving Children with Uber Driver

Sunrise, Florida – A 32-year-old woman, Emily Sabogal, was arrested on February 13, 2026, after allegedly abandoning her two young children, ages three and four, with an Uber driver while she went to a local restaurant to drink. The incident occurred in Sunrise, Florida and resulted in charges of child neglect and desertion of a child [NBC Miami], [New York Post].

Details of the Incident

According to police reports, the Uber driver picked up Sabogal and her two children, noting she was holding a cup believed to contain alcohol. The driver stated Sabogal repeatedly said, “He thinks I’m stupid” in Spanish [Local 10]. She then allegedly grabbed the driver’s phone, canceled the ride, and gave him $10, asking him to stop the vehicle.

Sabogal exited the vehicle, telling the driver she would return in three minutes. After waiting for an hour and being unable to reach her by phone, the driver contacted the police [NBC Miami].

Police Response and Sabogal’s Arrest

Upon arriving at the scene, officers found the children thirsty and hungry but in good health. Sabogal was located approximately 2.2 miles away, walking outside a McDonald’s, and exhibited signs of intoxication, including slurred speech [NewsNationNow].

When questioned by police, Sabogal reportedly stated, “I don’t know what’s going on right now,” and claimed her “situation’s a little bit complicated” [New York Post]. She also asserted she had not done anything wrong and that her phone had died.

Sabogal was charged with one count of child neglect and two counts of desertion of a child. She was released from jail after posting a $1,500 bond for each charge [NBC Miami].

Additional Information

Authorities reported that Sabogal frequented a local restaurant, Bob G’s Wings N’ Things, and had consumed several alcoholic beverages after leaving the Uber [Local 10].