A Tennessee hairdresser was arrested for allegedly holding a client hostage over a disputed $50 fee, threatening her with scissors near her face, according to a report.
On September 13, Latoya Humphrey visited Luv My Hair Salon in Memphis, Tennessee, already having paid a $50 deposit and an additional $410 through Zelle for hair services.
Towards the end of the appointment, stylist Mychelle Ray, 31, demanded an unexpected $50 more, leading to a heated confrontation between the two after Humphrey questioned the charge.
"Don't move, because I got these scissors next to your face," Ray allegedly told the victim, according to 25 News. "B****, you not going nowhere until you pay me."
The incident escalated and turned violent when Ray allegedly threatened Humphrey with scissors and locked the salon door to keep her from leaving, the outlet reported.
Police arrived at the scene after Ray called 911 and expressed fear for her safety. Officers intervened and informed the hairdresser that her actions constituted a crime. Ray was taken into custody and charged with aggravated assault and false imprisonment.
Ray was booked into the Shelby County Jail and later released on a $7,500 bond. She is scheduled to appear in court on October 25 for further sentencing.
Originally published on Latin Times.
