Nashali Alma, 24, was exercising alone in her apartment complex when a short time later, she noticed a man at the door trying to enter. She then let him in. Police said he tried to grab her waist and she forced her to the ground.
Ms Alma said:"As soon as he was approaching me, I pushed him. I said: 'Bro, what the F are you doing? Get away from me. Stop trying to touch me'."
Thomas-Jones then chased Ms Alma around the gym, grabbing her and forcing her to the ground, according to officers.Officers said Thomas-Jones eventually"released his grip on Alma, and she immediately ran out of the gym to a nearby apartment". The day after the alleged assault, sheriff's deputies were able to track down Thomas-Jones and arrest him.Sheriff Chad Chronister said:"I was disgusted by the suspect's actions, how he preyed on this young woman."
He continued:"This woman's strength, courage, and determination are inspiring. I know that her bravery to share this story will impact the lives of many other women. I'm grateful that she came forward."Thomas-Jones is facing charges of sexual battery, false imprisonment, and kidnapping.
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