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A Riverside homeowner was shocked to discover doorbell camera footage of an Amazon delivery driver urinating on his front porch while making a delivery. The incident, which occurred while the family was home, has prompted Amazon to investigate and take swift action.
Actress Angie Harmon revealed on Instagram that an Instacart delivery driver shot and killed her dog outside her Charlotte home, claiming self-defense, despite no charges being filed by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police. Harmon expressed devastation and trauma over the loss of their beloved pet and criticized the delivery driver for working under a false identity. Instacart suspended the shopper's account and is cooperating with law enforcement in their investigation.
An Amazon delivery driver in Manchester, Connecticut, was forced to sprint for his life when a loose dog chased him, while the owner insisted the dog was "friendly." In a separate incident, another Amazon driver attempted to steal a woman's puppy, prompting a viral video and subsequent firing of the driver.
An Amazon delivery driver in Alabama shot a dog while making a delivery, claiming self-defense as the dog was aggressive, but the owner disputes this, stating the dog was on a leash and the driver had no reason to be on her property. The driver is no longer employed by Amazon, and an online fundraiser has been set up for the dog's medical bills. The owner's family has hired an attorney to investigate the incident, and Amazon has stated that it's against their policies for employees to carry weapons, although dog deterrent devices are allowed.
A delivery driver's post about a homeowner's order of numerous boxes of Fiji-brand bottled water sparked outrage on Reddit, with users criticizing the unnecessary expense and environmental impact of the purchase. The post highlighted the wastefulness of buying bottled water instead of using filters and reusable bottles, pointing out the health and environmental concerns associated with plastic bottles. The criticism reflects a growing sentiment against consumerism and its impact on the environment.
Gabriel Stewart, a 24-year-old Domino's Pizza delivery driver, was shot and killed while sitting in his car in Oakley. He was parked in front of his home when another car pulled up, someone got out, and shot him at close range. Stewart's mother witnessed the incident. The police are still investigating the motive and searching for a suspect.
A delivery driver in France, Fabien Accidini, found Alex Batty, a missing teenager who had disappeared six years ago with his mother and grandfather. Accidini came across Batty on an unlit mountain road in the early hours of the morning while delivering medicines. Batty had left his mother's life in a spiritual commune and was searching for his grandmother in England. The delivery driver offered him a lift, and during their three-hour conversation, Batty revealed his true identity and shared his story. Accidini contacted Batty's grandmother, and the teenager is now in the hands of French authorities.
A Domino's Pizza delivery driver in Seattle shocked social media by revealing that she earned around $115 in tips during a typical five-hour shift, on top of her $15 per hour base salary. In a TikTok video, she showed proof of the cash she received from customers, ranging from $3 to nearly $10 per delivery. The resurfaced clip comes amid an ongoing debate about tipping culture in America, as touch screens and in-your-face tipping requests become the norm.
Caio Benicio, a Brazilian immigrant working as a delivery driver in Dublin, intervened in a knife attack when he saw a man stabbing a young girl. Benicio took off his helmet and struck the attacker, ending the attack that left four people injured. A GoFundMe campaign titled "Buy Caio Benicio a pint" has raised nearly $400,000 to show appreciation for his heroic act. The incident led to riots by far-right protesters, but some donors praised immigrants in their comments. Benicio, who has been living in Dublin for a year, plans to bring his wife and two children there.
An Amazon delivery driver in San Ramon was kidnapped by a man and a woman after a vehicle collision. The woman forced the victim to drive to a Bank of America in San Ramon, where they made him withdraw cash. They then forced him to drive to another Bank of America in Dublin, but the transaction did not work, so they left him there. The driver contacted his boss before calling the police, and Amazon stated that they are glad the driver is safe. The San Ramon Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident.
A DoorDash driver in New York, Juliana Saggaram, has been charged with two counts of petit larceny after allegedly using food delivery as a cover to steal packages from porches. Doorbell camera footage shows Saggaram taking a package off a porch while delivering food and fleeing the scene. She was also charged in a similar incident on the same day. Saggaram is scheduled to appear in court on October 20.
A delivery driver, Alan Colie, has been acquitted of the main charge of aggravated malicious wounding after shooting YouTube prankster Tanner Cook in a mall food court. Colie claimed self-defense, and the jury agreed. However, the jury was divided on lesser firearms charges, finding Colie guilty of the unlawful discharge of a firearm in an occupied dwelling but not guilty of the malicious discharge of a firearm. The verdict was reached after five hours of deliberation, with the jury initially divided on whether Colie acted in self-defense. The judge urged them to continue deliberations, and they reached a verdict before the end of the day.
A delivery driver has been acquitted of aggravated malicious wounding in the shooting of a YouTube prankster who followed him around a mall food court. The jury was divided on two lesser firearms counts, convicting him on one and acquitting him on the other. The shooting, which occurred in April, caused panic among shoppers who feared a mass shooting. The defense argued that the driver acted in self-defense, feeling menaced by the prankster's behavior. The defense attorney has requested the judge to set aside the conviction on the firearms charge. The YouTube prankster continues to make videos, earning thousands of dollars per month.
A delivery driver, Alan Colie, has been found not guilty in the shooting of Tanner Cook, a YouTube prankster who had targeted Colie for his latest prank at Dulles Town Center. Colie faced charges for shooting and wounding Cook, but after a preliminary hearing, he was acquitted of the charges.
A 21-year-old Amazon delivery driver in Florida is in serious condition after being bitten by a highly venomous Eastern diamondback rattlesnake while delivering a package. The driver immediately became ill and called 911, and first responders were able to locate her through GPS coordinates. The snake was caught and the driver is now hospitalized in critical but stable condition. Rattlesnakes are common in South Florida, but bites are rare. Experts advise remaining calm to slow the venom's spread and caution against approaching or disturbing snakes.