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Barrow Co man accused of holding family hostage in home in Winder

Barrow County Sheriff's Office Thomas Brantley

There is a long list of charges for Thomas Brantley. The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the man they say held his wife and other members of his family in a boarded-up home in Winder. He’s facing counts that include false imprisonment, child cruelty, and meth possession.

From WSB TV…

A man in Winder is facing several charges. The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office says Thomas Brantley boarded up the doors and windows of his home to trap his wife, four children, and elderly mother inside.

The wife and four children eventually escaped from a back window and the wife able to call police, according to the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office.

Investigators arrested Thomas Brantley. The Sheriff’s Office did not have information on how long the family was held in the home.

Brantley is charged with false imprisonment, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug related objects, cruelty to children, reckless conduct, reckless household, and exploitation and intimidation of disabled adults.

Tim Bryant

Tim Bryant

Tim Bryant hosts Classic City Today, 6-10 weekday mornings on 98.7FM & AM 1340 WGAU in Athens.

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