North Carolina Pastor Arrested After Allegedly Attempting to Deep Fry McDonald’s Employee
A 44-year-old McDonald’s manager in training, Latoya Gladney, had quite the ordeal on Thursday at a McDonald’s restaurant in High Point, North Carolina. According to Business Insider, Gladney claimed that her employees were disrespecting her, so she called her 56-year-old husband, Dwayne Waden, for help.
The incident report reviewed by Business Insider alleges that when Waden arrived at the restaurant, he walked around the counter and placed his hands around the neck of an employee and attempted to push his head towards a deep fryer. A fight reportedly ensued between the two men, with Waden reportedly punching the victim in the face repeatedly until several employees were able to get him off the victim.
As a result, the victim suffered “a large contusion” to his forehead and right eye plus scratches on his neck. The victim was checked out by emergency responders but he opted to be transported to a hospital by family members.
What’s more shocking is that Waden is a pastor at the Elevated Life International Ministries, according to his Facebook page. It’s a startling revelation that a spiritual leader would resort to such violence.
Footage of the incident was reviewed by police, who then charged Waden with assault, according to a separate arrest report. He was set on a $1000 bail bond and is set to report to court on Jan. 22.
This incident is a concerning reminder of the need for conflict resolution and anger management, even in places where we least expect it. We hope for a swift and fair justice for the victim and for a lesson to be learned in this unfortunate situation.