DoorDash driver brutally beats up restaurant owner, cops say; victim notes suspect got angry, violent after restroom dispute



A Michigan DoorDash driver brutally beat up a restaurant owner earlier this month, police said. Believe it or not, the victim said the suspect got angry — and violent — following a restroom use denial.

Police in St. Clair Shores said 20-year-old Daveon Jahmel Godbold of Eastpointe went to Amigos Street Tacos in the 22000 block of Greater Mack just after 7 p.m. April 12 and got into an argument with the owner, WJBK-TV reported. St. Clair Shores is about a half hour northeast of Detroit.

'He was acting so violent, and he smashed the food on the floor.'

The restaurant owner told the station it all started over the business' restroom.

"I was in the middle of fixing the bathroom," the owner told WJBK. "It wasn’t done yet; it wasn’t connected to piping or water. He didn’t care; he used the bathroom anyway."

With that, the owner told the station he refused to give Godbold the food order, and an argument ensued — and after that, violence.

"He took the food. He threw it on the floor," the victim told WJBK. "He was acting so violent, and he smashed the food on the floor."

The owner told the station that Godbold departed the restaurant — but then returned not long after with another person, and then the physical attack went down.

Surveillance video inside the restaurant shows a male that police say is Godbold jumping over the counter and attacking the victim, WJBK reported.

Godbold also was accused of damaging a restaurant window, the station said.

WJBK said Godbold was arrested during a later traffic stop.

Now Godbold is facing a long list of serious charges. The station said he was arraigned April 15 on charges of robbery, resisting and obstructing, malicious destruction of property, aggravated assault, and delivery/manufacture of marijuana.

He was given a $25,000 personal bond, WJBK said.

You can view a video report here about the incident. It includes surveillance video of the physical attack against the owner of Amigos Street Tacos.

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Thug asks DoorDash driver for cash, then suddenly stabs him in face, chest — and steals his car, heads to strip club: Report



A male in north Texas reportedly was asking a DoorDash driver for money late last month when the male suddenly and repeatedly stabbed the driver in the face and chest. But that wasn't all.

Soon the suspect reportedly stole the DoorDash driver's vehicle — and then took it for a joyride to a local strip club before police arrested him.

'I learned that night you’ve got to be very careful about who you’re willing to help out because sometimes they will take advantage of that good nature.'

Jackson Oltmanns told KDFW-TV he was waiting on a to-go order at a Waffle House off West Rendon Crowley Road in Fort Worth when he said someone knocked on his car window asking for money.

With that, the 28-year-old told the station he decided to order the man some food and was "acting out of my good nature and just trying to be nice."

But Oltmanns added to KDFW that "literally the second I open my door to step out, he just starts stabbing me."

The station said the male — later identified by the Fort Worth Police Department as Quindarius Cartwright — swiped at Oltmanns nearly a dozen times.

Cartwright cut Oltmanns on his face and chest, KDFW said, adding that the victim was able to fight off the suspect.

Then the suspect reportedly stole Oltmanns' car — and took it for a joyride to a strip club in north Fort Worth before police arrested him, the station said.

"[I] genuinely thought I was going to die, it was so much blood," Oltmanns added to KDFW. "I walked in Waffle House, and they were freaking out. I mean, I’m sure it’s probably a traumatic thing for anyone to watch. Most of the stab wounds, like to the body, weren’t really too bad; it was just when he stabbed me in the face that it was ... really bad."

What's more, Oltmanns told the station he recently purchased his 2024 Toyota Camry and is working several jobs, including DoorDash.

His new car has seen better days.

"He definitely hit something pretty good, and it’s messed up the wheel," Oltmanns lamented in regard to his vehicle. "I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked for money by homeless people or just people out on the streets, and typically, [I] just to want to do a good thing for them, but I learned that night you’ve got to be very careful about who you’re willing to help out because sometimes they will take advantage of that good nature."

Cartwright was charged with aggravated robbery and remained in jail Wednesday afternoon on a $150,000 bond.

You can view a video report here about the incident.

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Pair of 13-year-olds steal DoorDash driver's car left running, unattended; lead cops on high-speed chase — and lose: Police



A pair of 13-year-olds stole a car that a DoorDash driver left running and unattended Monday, led cops on a high-speed chase, crashed into another vehicle, took off on foot, and were soon arrested, according to police in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

Much of the failed caper was caught on police dashcam and bodycam video.

'Oh, but they are just babies! I’m sorry, but this and other EXCUSES just don’t cut it. They and THEIR PARENTS need to be held ACCOUNTABLE.'

Police said after the car theft, officers quickly located the vehicle and tried a traffic stop — but the driver refused to stop, leading officers on a high-speed pursuit down West North Avenue.

Police said the suspects soon crashed into another vehicle and fled on foot.

Image source: Wauwatosa (Wis.) Police

Both suspects were taken into custody with the help of the Milwaukee Police Department, authorities said, adding that no one was seriously hurt.

Officers arrested the two 13-year-olds for hit-and-run, recklessly endangering safety, and resisting an officer, police said.

"Great job to our officers for their quick response and dedication to keeping our streets safe," police added in a Facebook post about the incident. "This is also an important reminder: Never leave your vehicle running and unattended. It only takes seconds for someone to steal it, and the consequences can be dangerous."

You can watch police dashcam and bodycam videos below; it's not clear why there is a time-stamp difference between them. Content warning: language:

How are people reacting?

Numerous individuals commented underneath the police department's social media post about the incident:

  • "And their parents should be held accountable," one commenter said. "Parental responsibility charges for all."
  • "They’ll be out and back on streets tomorrow, unfortunately," another user lamented.
  • "Watching them drive on the wrong side of the road made me nervous," another commenter observed. "That could’ve ended so badly. Glad they got 'em."
  • "Oh, but they are just babies!" another user noted sarcastically. "I’m sorry, but this and other EXCUSES just don’t cut it. They and THEIR PARENTS need to be held ACCOUNTABLE. ... [Five]-year-olds know the difference. It’s time to GROW UP and stop passing the buck to us law-abiding citizens!"
  • "Omg unbelievable," another commenter said. "I’m sure they’re good kids though, right? 13 years old and nothing better [to do]."

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Seattle DoorDash driver tries to thwart car theft by clinging to hood for several blocks and grabbing steering wheel to cause a crash: Report



A DoorDash driver in Seattle recently attempted to stop a thief from stealing his vehicle by hopping on the hood of his car as the thief sped away, KIRO-TV reported.

What are the details?

The food delivery driver reportedly remained on top of the vehicle for several blocks until he was eventually able to reach inside and grab the steering wheel. With the steering wheel in his grasp, he jerked in one direction and caused the car to crash.

At that point, the DoorDash driver, who was not identified in the report, rolled off the hood of the vehicle presumably to approach the thief. But the suspect drove away before he had the chance.

After the thief sped away, the delivery driver reportedly ran about a mile to the West Precinct to report his vehicle was stolen.

The incident took place in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle on Jan. 20 at around 11:30 p.m., according to Seattle police.

The department recorded that officers first responded to the scene after reports came in of a vehicle speeding down the street with a man clinging to the windshield and screaming for the driver to pull over. Witnesses reportedly confirmed the reports to officers who arrived on the scene.

Officers conducted an extensive search of the area and determined the general direction that the vehicle was traveling, but were unable to locate the vehicle.

During discussions with police at West Precinct, the delivery driver recounted that he had just finished a delivery and had stepped outside of his car to stretch his legs when the theft occurred.

He said his vehicle was still running when he saw someone jump behind the wheel and begin driving away.

Neither KIRO nor the Seattle police have provided an update on the case. TheBlaze attempted to contact the Seattle Police Department but was unable to receive a response before publication.

What else?

Seattle police continue to struggle against soaring crime in the city. Vehicle theft, specifically, has remained a major problem for the Northwest city. Seattle ranks inside the top 20 worst cities for vehicle theft, according to FBI data.

On the city's website, officials recommend that residents refrain from leaving their car unlocked and from leaving their windows down, leaving keys in the car, and fromparking in poorly lit places with low visibility.

'Disgusting' video shows DoorDash driver contaminating NYPD officer's food: 'Hope that d*k tastes good'



A DoorDash delivery driver recorded himself contaminating a New York City police officer's Chipotle order recently, leaving a note inside the burrito bowl indicating that the food may have been tampered with in an infinitely more disgusting way.

"Hope that d*k taste good b***h!" the note read, misspelling a vulgar term for a male's genitalia.

Video posted to social media on Monday by the Facebook account So Certified showed the unidentified driver opening the lid and sticking his bare fingers into the burrito bowl, burying the note underneath some cheese and shredded lettuce.

The video has since been taken down, but not before it was captured and circulated online.

Caught on Camera: DoorDash Driver Contaminates NYPD Officer's Meal www.youtube.com

"Ya kno I'm bout to violate the s**t out this order 61st precient [sic]," the user wrote in a caption for the video, according to the New York Post.

"I dreamed of moments like this ... god u been so good to me like idk how to re pay u," he went on to say.

WNBC-TV confirmed Wednesday that the order was placed by an officer from the New York City Police Department's 61st Precinct in Brooklyn. It arrived between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Monday, after which it was immediately discarded.

The news outlet added that based on a post by the user in the comments section of the video, the act was not meant as a personal attack on the individual officer but reflective of his hatred for law enforcement in general.

"This is a Facebook public announcement, I don't violate people food like that ... that was personal. we at war," the user reportedly wrote.

In response to the incident, DoorDash told WNBC-TV in a statement, "This behavior is absolutely unacceptable and has no place in our community. We take the trust and respect of merchants, customers, and Dashers extremely seriously. We have deactivated the Dasher and have reached out to the customer involved."

Chipotle reportedly deactivated the delivery partner's account and called his actions "inexcusable."

But losing his job is not the only punishment that the former delivery driver could face. If police are able to track him down, they intend to charge him with felony reckless endangerment.