A Jacksonville Subway manager is out on bond after being accused of locking a 10-year-old girl inside a back room of the sandwich shop where he worked.
James Anthony Morris Jr., 33, was arrested Monday by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and charged with false imprisonment of a child under 13. The disturbing incident unfolded after the young girl accidentally walked across a freshly mopped floor inside the Subway restaurant, according to an arrest report obtained by Law&Crime.
Witnesses say the girl’s mother told her to apologize to Morris for stepping on the clean floor. But instead of accepting the apology, Morris allegedly grabbed the child by the hand and led her into the back of the store — then locked her inside a room.
At first, the mother thought Morris was joking. But when she tried to open the door and realized he was holding it shut, panic set in. She reportedly fought with Morris and screamed for help until she was able to force the door open and rescue her daughter.
When police interviewed the girl, she said Morris tightened his grip as he pulled her away and began ranting that her parents were “trash and terrible people.” The girl told officers she was terrified and thought she was being kidnapped. Thankfully, she also confirmed that Morris did not touch her inappropriately.
A second employee who witnessed the incident said he heard the commotion and saw Morris dragging the girl. He told police Morris was “acting weird” and believed the girl could be in danger.
Police estimate the girl was locked in the room for roughly two minutes before her mother got to her.
After being read his rights, Morris refused to give a statement and invoked his right to remain silent. He later posted a $5,000 bond and was released from jail.
Morris is scheduled to appear in court on August 13.
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