Former DoorDash Driver Accused of Pepper-Spraying Food Claims She Was Trying to Kill a Spider

Former DoorDash Driver Accused of Pepper-Spraying Food Claims She Was Trying to Kill a Spider

In a bizarre turn of events, a former DoorDash driver has been accused of pepper-spraying a customer’s food order in Indiana. Kourtney N. Stevenson, the driver in question, was arrested and charged with two counts of Battery Resulting in Moderate Injury and two counts of Consumer Product Tampering. The incident, captured on security footage on December 7th, raised eyebrows as Stevenson claimed she was actually trying to kill a spider during the delivery.

The case unfolded in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, where resident Mark Cardin reported that his wife experienced difficulty breathing and choking after consuming the food from their Arby’s delivery. Upon investigation, it was discovered that Stevenson had allegedly sprayed pepper spray on the exterior of the delivery bags. This led to Stevenson’s arrest by the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office in Kentucky on charges of felony battery and consumer product tampering.

Authorities delved into the matter further by reviewing DoorDash records to identify Stevenson. In her initial statement to the police, Stevenson explained that she had used the pepper spray not on the customer’s food, but in an attempt to kill a spider that she had spotted near the delivered items. Despite her fear of spiders, the Vanderburgh Sheriff’s Office pointed out that the weather conditions on the night of the incident were unsuitable for spiders to be active.

Following the incident, DoorDash took swift action by permanently removing Stevenson’s access to their platform and offering support to the ongoing investigation. Sheriff Noah Robinson stressed the importance of ensuring the safety and integrity of food deliveries, stating that any violation of trust in this regard would be met with urgency and legal repercussions. Efforts were made to conduct a second interview with Stevenson, who refused to appear, prompting authorities to issue a warrant for her arrest.

Subsequently, Stevenson was apprehended in McCracken County, Kentucky, on December 12th. She now faces charges including two counts of Battery Resulting in Moderate Injury and two counts of Consumer Product Tampering. Until her transfer to Indiana, she will be held without bond, with the warrant bond set at $3,500. The case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of upholding food safety standards and the repercussions of tampering with consumer products.

Incidents like these not only raise concerns about the integrity of food delivery services but also highlight the need for accountability and transparency in such operations. With trust being a crucial factor in the food delivery industry, breaches like this can have far-reaching consequences for both customers and service providers. It remains to be seen how this case will unfold and what measures will be put in place to prevent similar occurrences in the future.