Mall security had received several complaints regarding the men’s behavior, Capt. Joe Qualters said.
Dispatchers received a call regarding a disturbance at the mall after security observed two men sleeping at a table in the food court who refused to leave, Capt. Qualters said. Security led them to a door to exit the mall, when Jones reportedly walked in the opposite direction and made it clear he wasn’t going to leave. Jones then reportedly became combative and was handcuffed.
When mall security told McCarey, who was reportedly intoxicated and loud, he had to leave, he threatened to take legal action against College Mall and its security officers, Capt. Qualters said. McCarey also reportedly made threats against the officers and their families.
Andy Wittry
