An unwavering dedication to public service. A 6-year-old novice business owner was charged. He was charged with taking an employee hostage. This happened just last July in Oklahoma County. However, according to court documents, the charges have only just been filed and are farcical. Gregory Bryant, 66, punched the employee in the head, strangled him and then tied him up with zip ties. The victim said he was able to untie the zip ties as he tried to leave, but then another employee, a man named Timothy Hagan, blocked the door. The new document reportedly states: Bryant told the victim to re-tie the zip ties, then pointed a gun at the victim and threatened to kill him. The victim told deputies Bryant and another employee questioned him about tools stolen from the business. At some point, the victim managed to call 9111. Bryant faces multiple charges.
Oklahoma business owner charged with punching and zip-tying employee
Business owners are holding employees hostage and interrogating them about missing tools at the business, according to court documents.
Updated: March 19, 2024 7:05 PM CDT
New court documents allege an Oklahoma County business owner tied up his employees with zip ties and held them hostage. >> Download the KOCO 5 app In July, Bryant Plumbing Co. owner Gregory Bryant, 66, punched an employee in the head, strangled her neck and zip-tied her hands and feet while questioning her about the employee's disappearance. It is said that he was tied up with Tools from the companies, according to court documents. When the employee was able to undo the zip ties, another employee, Timothy Haga, allegedly blocked the door. Bryant then told the victim to put the zip ties back on before pointing a gun at him and threatening to kill him. Click here to get the latest news stories that interest you. At some point, the victim was able to call his 911 number. When he told other employees what he had done, they hung up, cut him up and left the building. Last week, Bryant was charged with kidnapping, assault and battery. Hagan was also charged with kidnapping.TOP HEADLINES No one chases bananas: Savannah baseball team makes headlines with 'Dirty Dancing' routine USGS: Magnitude 2.6 earthquake recorded late Monday near Edmond CDC explores morels during foraging season Stanley releases 'Blitz' collection, neon-colored tumbler set Timeline: Storms could dump 1-inch hail in western Oklahoma late Wednesday
New court documents allege an Oklahoma County business owner tied up his employees with zip ties and held them hostage.
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Gregory Bryant, 66, the owner of Bryant Plumbing, is accused of punching an employee in the head, strangling her and tying her hands and feet with zip ties in July when he questioned her about missing tools. It is said that on court documents. When the employee was able to undo the zip ties, another employee, Timothy Haga, allegedly blocked the door.
Bryant then told the victim to put the zip ties back on before pointing a gun at him and threatening to kill him.
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At one point, the victim was able to call 911. When the victim told other employees what he had done, they hung up the phone, cut him and left the building.
Last week, Bryant was charged with kidnapping, assault and battery. Hagan was also charged with kidnapping.
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