Lyft driver reportedly held hostage in Dawson County Sheriff's Office
David Christopher Morris Mugshot. Courtesy of DCSO.
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. - A Lyft driver is safe after being held hostage in the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office, according to deputies.
What we know:
A Lyft rider, later identified as David Christopher Morris, got into his ride in Hall County around 4 a.m. Thursday. During the ride, Morris pulled out a knife and forced his driver to take him to the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office, according to the department.
After arrival, Morris allegedly used his knife to force the man into the sheriff’s office. That’s when deputies started talking with Morris, according to DCSO.
The officers called a SWAT team, and Sheriff Jeff Johnson tried negotiating with Morris. Eventually, Morris let the driver go and put down his knife, according to DCSO.
The Lyft driver was treated by EMS at the Sheriff's Office.
Morris is now in the Dawson County Detention Center, according to deputies.
What they're saying:
"We’re grateful this situation ended without further harm to the victim, our deputies, or the suspect. It is an honor to work for a strong leader who leads calmly by example, even in the face of danger‚" said DCSO Public Information Officer, Sgt. Blackstock.
What we don't know:
The sheriff’s office did not release what charges Morris would face. More details will be released later, according to the sheriff’s office.
The Source: Information for this article came from a press release by the Dawson County Sheriff's Office.