Georgia Prison Guard Arrested After Locking DFCS Workers Inside Office During Child Support Dispute, Deputies Say

WARNER ROBINS, GEORGIA — A Georgia prison guard is facing multiple felony charges after deputies say he locked state social services employees inside their office building during an angry confrontation over child support payments, leaving workers shaken and fearful.

According to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, Quantraves Hall, 25, has been charged with four counts of false imprisonment and four counts of terroristic threats and acts following the incident at a Georgia Department of Family and Child Services office.

Incident Happened At DFCS Office In Warner Robins

The incident occurred Dec. 18 at the Georgia Department of Family and Child Services (DFCS) office on Cohen Walker Drive in Warner Robins, a city roughly 20 miles south of Macon.

Investigators say Hall arrived at the office visibly upset about his child support obligations. According to an incident report obtained by WMAZ, Hall allegedly burst into the building, then turned around and locked the front door, trapping four employees inside.

Deputies Say Workers Were Berated And Blocked From Leaving

Once the door was locked, Hall allegedly began yelling at the employees, repeatedly cursing at them while continuing to argue about his child support payments. Deputies say Hall also attempted to enter a restricted employees-only area, further escalating the situation.

Security eventually intervened and removed Hall from the building. By the time deputies arrived, Hall had already left the scene.

Employees Reported Severe Emotional Distress

Deputies interviewed the four employees shortly afterward and documented visible emotional distress among the workers.

“While speaking with staff it was clear they were all visibly upset,” the incident report states.

One employee reportedly began hyperventilating during the interview and had to sit down, deputies said.

Suspect Later Turned Himself In And Admitted Actions

Hall later arrived at the police station voluntarily and agreed to speak with investigators.

According to deputies, Hall admitted that he locked the door, though he claimed he later unlocked it. He also acknowledged cursing at employees and attempting to access the restricted area inside the building.

During the interview, however, Hall allegedly became argumentative, questioned the legitimacy of the charges, and refused to identify his supervisor with the Georgia Department of Corrections.

Fired From Corrections Job After Charges Filed

The following day, Hall was fired from his position as a correctional officer after the charges were filed.

In a statement obtained by WMAZ, the Georgia Department of Corrections emphasized its stance on employee misconduct.

“We remain steadfast in our zero-tolerance policy toward anyone who violates their oath and undermines our essential mission of public safety,” the agency said. “The conduct of this individual in no way represents the professionalism and daily commitment of the hundreds of officers who uphold the safety of the public and our facilities.”

Bond Posted, No Court Date Yet

Hall was arrested and booked into the Houston County Jail, where he later posted bond. As of now, no court dates have been scheduled, according to jail and court records.

The case remains under review as prosecutors determine next steps.

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