Ho, Ho, No! Mall Santa Charged With Groping An Elf

Herbert Jones

Herbert Jones

BOSTON, Mass – A Mall Santa in Massachusetts definitely made the naughty list after this incident.

“He is facing an assault charge after being accused of pinching a female coworker’s backside.” according to law officials.

Sixty-two-year-old Herbert Jones was arrested Saturday after he allegedly groped an 18-year-old woman who was playing an elf at the Hanover Mall’s Santa display where he works.

The woman told police the assault happened as she walked by Jones seated in the Santa chair, which Jones has denied.  She told officers Jones also said he “wished he was younger.”

Cherry Hill Photo, the company that employs bad Santa, released a statement Monday.

“We have been made aware that an allegation of improper conduct has been lodged against the person portraying Santa at Hanover Mall… a comprehensive background report had been completed on the individual portraying Santa. The report indicates that he is clear of any prior arrests or convictions.”

Prosecutors charged Jones with indecent assault and battery on a person over 14.  He was arraigned Monday and will, perhaps fittingly, be back in court Christmas Eve.

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