Man And Woman Gets Caught With Kids In Back Of A U-haul Truck

On November 7, 2026, at 7:35 a.m., deputies responded to a gas station on North Dale Mabry Highway after a 911 caller reported two unresponsive people inside a U-Haul van. As deputies approached, the van began rolling forward, with two children unsecured in the back. Inside, deputies found meth, drug paraphernalia, and prescription pills, including a muscle relaxant within the kids’ reach. The van had no car seats. The children are safe with family. Vilmarie Acosta Diaz, 46, was arrested and faces several charges, including Child Abuse (x2) and Possession of a Controlled Substance (x2). Arian Hernandez Hernandez, 44, was also arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence. There is no excuse for this,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “Two children, no car seats, drugs within arm’s reach, and an impaired driver behind the wheel. These kids deserved better.”