GAINESVILLE, FL –James Cleveland Perry, 61, was arrested Wednesday morning, July 15, after allegedly battering a victim, preventing them from calling for help, and falsely imprisoning them in a residence in the 1000 block of SW 59th Terrace.
Deputies responded to a call for service in the early morning hours and made contact with the victim, who reported being struck by Perry. The victim sustained visible injuries to their face and head consistent with a physical assault.
Preliminary investigation revealed that after the altercation, the victim attempted to leave, but Perry allegedly blocked the exit and took their phone, preventing them from contacting law enforcement. The victim eventually managed to flee to a nearby residence and call 911…