Key Takeaways
- Gwinnett County authorities have charged Family Dollar employee, Jarron Parker, 23, with a felony after he allegedly used his cellphone to record underneath a customer’s dress while she was shopping.
- If you were photographed without your consent or subjected to other forms of sexual exploitation, you may have legal options.
Jarron Parker Charged After Allegedly Recording Under Customer’s Dress
A Gwinnett County Family Dollar employee is facing a felony charge after allegedly secretly using his cellphone to take a picture up a customer’s dress while she was shopping.
The reported incident occurred on May 31, 2026, at a Family Dollar store on Centerville Highway in Snellville, Georgia. Authorities identified the employee as Jarron Parker, 23, of Snellville.
Police say the customer had asked Parker for assistance locating a product.
While she was getting the product, she “‘felt something on the back of her leg’ and accused the employee, now identified as Jarron Parker, of taking a picture, officials said.” (CBS)
After interviewing both the victim and Parker, investigators reviewed the store’s camera footage, which corroborated the woman’s account.
Parker was arrested and charged with a knowingly using a device to record underneath an individual’s clothing, which is a felony. He was booked into the Gwinnett County Jail.
The Impact of Being Secretly Recorded
Being secretly photographed or recorded can be a deeply traumatic experience.
Survivors often experience feelings of humiliation, anxiety, anger, and fear after discovering that someone violated their privacy. For many, the emotional effects continue long after the incident itself.
Everyone deserves to feel safe while shopping. No one should have to worry that a routine interaction with a store employee will result in a violation of their privacy or bodily autonomy.
Civil Legal Options for Survivors
A criminal prosecution is intended to determine whether a defendant violated the law. A civil claim serves a different purpose by allowing survivors to seek compensation for the harm they have suffered and hold businesses or other institutions accountable when their negligence contributed to the abuse.
Businesses have a responsibility to take reasonable steps to provide a safe environment for customers. Depending on the facts revealed by an investigation, a company may face civil liability if it failed to respond appropriately to warning signs, ignored prior complaints, or otherwise failed to protect customers from foreseeable harm.
Know Your Rights
If you or someone you love was photographed without consent or subjected to inappropriate sexual conduct, you may be feeling violated, angry, or unsure of what to do next.
Please know: you are not alone, and you have rights.
Andreozzi + Foote represents survivors of sexual abuse and exploitation nationwide. We help survivors pursue justice and hold companies and institutions accountable.
Our firm offers free, confidential consultations to help you understand your legal rights and options.
Contact us today to speak with an experienced attorney.
Image sources: Jarron Parker, via The Georgia Gazette. Family Dollar, © Google, Google Maps.
