Former Wendy’s Manager Arrested in Tennessee Over Alleged Assault Incident
A 19-year-old former Wendy's manager in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, was arrested and charged with simple assault and false imprisonment. The manager allegedly tied a neurodivergent employee to a grill with garbage bags, claiming it was a TikTok trend.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 21, 2026 — A 19-year-old former manager at a Wendy’s restaurant in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, has been arrested and faces charges of simple assault and false imprisonment. The incident reportedly involved the alleged restraint of a neurodivergent employee.
According to available details, the former manager is accused of tying the employee to a grill using garbage bags. The motive provided for this action, as alleged, was that it was part of a trend circulating on the social media platform TikTok.
The neurodivergent employee’s name has not been provided, nor has the specific location of the Wendy’s restaurant beyond Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The identity of the 19-year-old former manager has also not been publicly disclosed. Information regarding the exact date of the incident, the specific TikTok trend involved, and any further actions taken subsequent to the arrest were not immediately available.
Charges filed against the former manager include simple assault and false imprisonment. The legal proceedings following these charges are ongoing. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is being conducted by local authorities. Details regarding any potential fines, court dates, or resolutions of the charges were not provided in the initial summary of the trend.
The use of alleged TikTok trends as a justification for actions leading to criminal charges highlights concerns about online challenges and their potential real-world consequences. Further updates are expected as the legal process unfolds.
Story summarized from the original created by Jeremy Finley on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.
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