Five people were detained after appearing in Robertson County General Sessions "trooper docket" for traffic violations by masked and uniformed officers. (Photo John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout)

SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. — Yariel Cogco accompanied his mother into the Robertson County courthouse Wednesday morning to take care of a traffic ticket. An hour later, the 19-year-old college student stood on the sidewalk outside alone, blinking back tears.

“They took my mom,” he said.

Yanim Lopez, Cogco’s mother, was one of five people detained at the courthouse after answering a summons to appear at the regular Wednesday General Sessions Court “trooper docket” reserved for traffic offenses.

All five appeared before a judge and paid their fines before being ushered into a private room, out of view.

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