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My Teen Son Is Facing Police Custody During a Televised Manhunt

Written by Dr. Phil Staff | February 23, 2025

Monday, February 24, 2025

Dana says her son Chas, who was a good student, star athlete and self-professed momma’s boy, is now facing five felony charges.

While in police custody, the 17-year-old escaped, causing a manhunt that ended after eight hours. Dana says she is scared and heartbroken because he could be facing 10 years of prison time if convicted. Chas says he is all about “getting the money” and will “hustle” to get out of the hood.

He says he is aware that he is facing serious trouble but says, “If you do the crime, you got to do the time.” Chas Sr. says Dana enables their son. He says he tries to discipline Chas, but Dana always shuts him down. Chas Sr. says that his son is reckless, on an out-of-control path, and if he is not careful, Chas will end up in jail or dead.