Georgia Man Arrested After Allegedly Locking DFCS Workers Inside Office During Confrontation Over Child Support Payments
GEORGIA — A Georgia man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he locked four Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) workers inside their office, refusing to let them leave during an outburst over his child support payment total. The incident left staff visibly shaken, with one employee reportedly hyperventilating after the confrontation.
Investigators Say the Man Entered the Office Angry Over Child Support
According to information reported by WMAZ and shared on social platforms, Quantraves Hall, who worked at Central State Prison in Macon, allegedly entered a DFCS building while upset about the amount he owed in child support. After walking inside, he is accused of locking the facility’s front door, preventing all four employees inside from leaving.
Witnesses told law enforcement that Hall began cursing at the workers, escalating the confrontation and attempting to enter a restricted part of the building while staff pleaded with him to stop. Security personnel eventually removed him from the building, but the damage had already been done. Employees told police they feared for their safety throughout the incident.
Police Say Employees Were Distressed and One Needed Medical Attention
When police arrived, they found the DFCS staff visibly shaken. One employee reportedly became overwhelmed and had to sit down because she was hyperventilating. Officers attempted to locate Hall at his residence, but he was not home.
A short time later, Hall arrived at the police station on his own and admitted to locking the door to keep the employees inside. He claimed he eventually unlocked it, but also acknowledged cursing at the staff and trying to enter a restricted area. Investigators noted that Hall became “rowdy” when officers pressed him about the charges and asked for the name of his Georgia Department of Corrections supervisor.
Suspect Faces Multiple Felony Charges
Hall was officially charged with the following:
- Four counts of terroristic threats
- Four counts of false imprisonment
He has also been terminated from his job as a correctional officer following the incident. Authorities say the case underscores the risk workers face in public service facilities when tensions escalate, especially during emotionally charged financial disputes.
Community Reaction and Ongoing Case
Local residents have expressed concern about both the safety of DFCS employees and the alarming nature of the confrontation. While the exact amount of Hall’s child support payments has not been disclosed, officials emphasized that no financial dispute justifies trapping state workers or endangering staff members.
The investigation remains ongoing, and Hall is expected to face court proceedings related to the charges. Readers with thoughts or similar experiences are invited to share their perspectives at SaludaStandard-Sentinel.com.
