Do you have your take-out food delivered to you? If you answered yes, you might want to think twice.
U.S Foods recently surveyed 500 delivery drivers with Uber Eats, Grubhub, DoorDash, and Postmates.
They were asked if they had ever eaten food that they were supposed to deliver to the customer.
A staggering 28 percent of the drivers admitted to sampling a customers food prior to delivering it. This number is on target since 21 percent of customers surveyed, approximately 1,500 adults, said they felt like some of their food had been eaten prior to delivery.
Now, customers who are still brave enough to have their food delivered are demanding tamperproof containers. However, business owners say this will drive up the cost of not only the meal but of the delivery service as well.
We want to hear from you. Have you had food delivered that you felt had been sampled?
ST. LOUIS – Police say that on July 27, a son made a gruesome discovery in his mother’s freezer.
The incident occurred in the 6000 block of Magnolia, St. Louis.
Adam Smith told police that his mother had just died. Following her death, he became curious and opened a package that had been stored in her freezer for 37 years — since Smith was a child.
Smith’s mother had always told him the wrapped package was none of his business. Over the years, Smith had come to believe the package was a wedding cake.
After his mother died, Smith became curious and decided to open the package, but nothing could have prepared him for what he found.
Police said Smith discovered that the package was not a wedding cake at all. Instead, when Smith opened the package he found a frozen baby.
The baby had been in the freezer for 37 years the police said.
The baby was wrapped in a pink baby blanket inside the wrapped box.
Police noted that the baby was fully preserved and had a full head of hair.
Smith said, “Who absolutely keeps their own child in a box for this long and never talks about it? I just have so many thoughts and it is just insane…I am distraught.”
Smith told police that he remembers that his mother once spoke about losing a child at birth. He said that he recently learned from a relative that [his] mother may have given birth to twins, but lost one at birth. The relative told Smith that she gave the other up for adoption.
Smith now believes that the baby could have been his sister and told police he is horrified at what his mother could have done to her.
Smith says that he wants answers but may never know the truth.
St. Louis police are now waiting on the results of an autopsy.
Newark, New Jersey — New Jersey radical Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal refuses to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and keeps NJ as a sanctuary state.
Since 2018, officials say Grewal absolutely will not require detention centers to adhere to ICE’s detainer list and releases illegal immigrant criminals back into the population.
Grewal has made it known to illegal immigrants seeking asylum in NJ, that they do not have to live in fear of being deported.
In doing so, he has indirectly caused the death of a 7-year-old boy in Egg Harbor City, NJ, officials said.
On July 10, Jorge Rodriguez-Saldana, 30, was driving a vehicle that struck a grandmother and her two grandchildren, killing the seven-year-old child and critically injuring the grandmother.
Rodriguez-Saldana is an illegal immigrant from Mexico. He did not have a drivers license or insurance.
Egg Harbor City police said, “Saldana should have never been behind the wheel of a car.”
Rodriguez-Saldana was arrested on July 11, and charged with Causing Death While Driving without a License (third-degree felony).
He was released from local custody on a summons following the incident. Law enforcement authorities in Atlantic County did not refer the case to ICE for review.
On July 13, 2019, Rodriguez-Saldana was arrested by ICE-ERO Newark Officers in Horsham, Pennsylvania for immigration violations as he was in the U.S. illegally.
“Unfortunately this is another example that makes apparent the significant public safety concerns the NJ AG Directive limiting cooperation with ICE poses,” said John Tsoukaris, field office director for ICE-ERO Newark. “Had it not been for the persistent, courageous and diligent efforts of ICE-ERO to track him down, this individual might have fled. We will continue to make public safety our highest priority despite dangerous state policies.”
Rodriguez-Saldana denies that he has declared NJ a sanctuary state. However, ICE officials say the AG has made his position very clear.
YUMA, Ariz. – On Thursday, July 18, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Yuma special agents arrested Alejandro Escobar-Rivera, 51, and seized 221.22 lbs. of…READ MORE
Mikala Hudson was arrested following a 2-vehicle crash on Pine Avenue. [Mugshot]
Mikala Hudson [Arrested]Ocala, Florida — The injured driver, identified as Lisa Schick, 44, has passed away due to her injuries.
Ocala Police Department Traffic Unit Supervisor, Eric Hooper, told Ocala Post that the investigation is ongoing and no additional charges have been filed against Hudson at this time.
The outcome of the investigation will determine if additional charges should be filed.
Authorities say that Hudson, with no license or insurance, should have never been behind the wheel of a vehicle.
ORIGINAL STORY
A driver who was trapped inside a vehicle had to be extricated Tuesday following a two-vehicle crash in the 500 block of South Pine Avenue.
At approximately 4:42 p.m., Ocala Fire Rescue responded to reports of a crash involving injury.
Engine 1, Engine 3, Rescue 3, Battalion Chief 11, and a Safety Officer were the first to arrive at the scene.
Upon arrival, first responders observed a collision involving two compact vehicles — one red and one gray.
Each vehicle had one occupant inside.
Using hydraulic extrication tools, crews removed the front passenger’s side door of the red vehicle to gain access to the patient. Cutting the vehicle posts allowed for roof removal, and safe extrication of the driver.
The driver, whose name is not known at this time, was trauma alerted to a local hospital.
The driver of the gray vehicle, Mikala Hudson, from Gainesville, did not suffer any injuries. She was arrested and charged with Driving with a Suspended License.
She smiled for her mugshot as she was being booked into the Marion County Jail.
We want to hear from you. If Hudson is found at fault, should she face additional charges?
Thieves stealing guns from Rural King – Photos provided by OPD
Ocala, Florida — The Ocala Police Department is investigating a break-in at the Rural King, located at at 2999 NW Blitchton Road.
The break-in occurred Thursday just before midnight.
According to police, during the break-in, three males stole several firearms.
An employee told police that someone broke into the store and went straight for the gun case. The employee saw someone running, but said they were not able to catch the thief.
If you have any information about the burglary, you are urged to call the Ocala Police Department at 352-369-7000, Crime Stoppers at 368-STOP, or text 274637 using keyword 368-STOP. Tipsters can also visit www.ocalacrimestoppers.com. Anonymity is guaranteed.
Clermont, Fla. — In conjunction with a criminal investigation, the Florida Department of Corrections’ (FDC) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) announced the arrest of Correctional Captain Milton Gass, Correctional Officer Hunter Lingo, and Correctional Officer Joshua Petersilge.
The three officers are charged with violations stemming from an incident which occurred on July 8, at Lake Correctional Institution.
The officers were charged with the following:
Captain Milton Gass (hired July 2007)
Two counts of Perjury by False Declaration (third-degree felony)
Three counts of Solicitation to Commit the Felony Crime of Perjury by False Declaration (third-degree felony)
Correctional Officer Hunter Lingo (hired June 2017)
One count of Principle to Malicious Battery (third-degree felony)
Correctional Officer Joshua Petersilge (hired September 2016)
One count of Principle to Malicious Battery (third-degree felony)
Following the arrests, the officers were transported to the Lake County Jail.
Lake Correctional Institution immediately terminated their employment.
Secretary Mark Inch said, “We took immediate action to terminate the employees arrested today following the criminal charges brought against them. The Florida Department of Corrections will not tolerate inmate abuse at any level. These swift disciplinary actions are a testament to our commitment to ensuring officers are held accountable when they abuse the trust of the public and those they are charged with supervising. We will continue to work cooperatively with the Inspector General as they continue to investigate all of those found to be involved in this incident. This investigation is not over. Anyone found to have acted outside their authorities or the standards of our Department will be held accountable.”
Despite their arrests, the FDOC refused to release the booking photos of the officers.
According to the arrest affidavits, the inmate, identified in the video as Otis Miller, was stuck in the ribs more than a dozen times. Additionally, he was “stomped” repeatedly, punched and kicked in the face, and nearly strangled to death as the beating was taking place. Miller also suffered a fractured jaw during the beating.
During the investigation, it was learned from a witness that as the beating was taking place, the inmate was not resisting.
However, all officers involved reported the incident as if Miller had been resisting, but in their reports, left out all instances of the use of force.
Snippet from the arrest affidavitSnippet from the arrest affidavit
The investigation by the OIG is ongoing and more arrests or administrative sanctions may be forthcoming. If anyone has any additional information or evidence to provide, they are encouraged to contact the FDC OIG at (850) 488-9265 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.), (866) 246-4412 (24-hour recorded tip line) or submit information online at www.dc.state.fl.us/apps/IGcomplaint.asp. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., is demanding the federal minimum wage be raised to $20 per hour.
She made the statement Sunday at an event in Detroit, one of the countries most crime-ridden cities.
The announcement immediately prompted mockery from conservative business owners and politicians.
Republicans said they will force mainline Democrats in the 2020 presidential race to address the issue in upcoming debates.
The Democrat-controlled House of Representatives passed a $15 federal minimum wage bill last week, however, it has little chance of passing the GOP-controlled Senate.
Republicans contend that if the federal minimum wage were to be raised to even $15 per hour that small businesses would close within months and the economy would be crippled.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she fully supports Tlaib’s demands.
Democratic presidential debates will be aired again on July 30 and 31.
Daulton Wayne Upchurch [left] and Carly Shea LancasterCrystal River — On Saturday, deputies responded North Seagull Point in reference to a domestic battery.
A man and woman were arrested after they attacked and severely beat a man while it was being recorded.
According to the arrest affidavits, Daulton Wayne Upchurch, 22, was arrested Saturday and charged with Aggravated Battery – Intentionally Causes Great Bodily Harm/Permanent Disability/Disfigurement and Battery on a Pregnant Person.
Carly Shea Lancaster, 20, was arrested Sunday and charged with Aggravated Battery – Intentionally Causes Great Bodily Harm/Permanent Disability/Disfigurement.
According to reports, the victim, John Bozeman, suffered a broken jaw, his face was covered in blood, and his eyes were swollen shut.
Bozeman said that Upchurch accused him of touching Lancaster and attacked him. He told deputies that Upchurch dragged him throughout the house while continually striking him in the face and head.
During the attacked, Lancaster jumped in and also began attacking Bozeman.
While the attack was happening, it was recorded. Reports infer that the attack was recorded by Lancaster, who later took a beating from her boyfriend.
During the investigation, deputies observed that Lancaster had contusions and swelling to both eyes.
When asked what had happened, she stated that Upchurch had beat her because he believed she was touching another man, Bozeman, while they had been drinking together.
Lancaster is pregnant with Upchurch’s child.
According to deputies, in the video, Bozeman yelled “Stop, I give up” several times due to the fact he had a broken jaw.
Upchurch is being held without bond, while Lancaster’s bond was confirmed at $5,000.
Mikala Hudson [Arrested]Ocala, Florida — UPDATE — The injured driver, identified as Lisa Schick, has passed away due to her injuries.
Ocala Police Department Traffic Unit Supervisor, Eric Hooper, told Ocala Post that the investigation is ongoing and no additional charges have been filed against Hudson at this time.
ORIGINAL STORY
A driver who was trapped inside a vehicle had to be extricated Tuesday following a two-vehicle crash in the 500 block of South Pine Avenue.
At approximately 4:42 p.m., Ocala Fire Rescue responded to reports of a crash involving injury.
Engine 1, Engine 3, Rescue 3, Battalion Chief 11, and a Safety Officer were the first to arrive at the scene.
Upon arrival, first responders observed a collision involving two compact vehicles — one red and one gray.
Each vehicle had one occupant inside.
Using hydraulic extrication tools, crews removed the front passenger’s side door of the red vehicle to gain access to the patient. Cutting the vehicle posts allowed for roof removal, and safe extrication of the driver.
The driver, whose name is not known at this time, was trauma alerted to a local hospital.
The driver of the gray vehicle, Mikala Hudson, from Gainesville, did not suffer any injuries. She was arrested and charged with Driving with a Suspended License.
She smiled for her mugshot as she was being booked into the Marion County Jail.
The investigation into who caused the accident is ongoing.
On Thursday, July 18, at approximately 12:24 p.m., multiple units from Gainesville Fire Rescue were alerted to a vehicle accident with entrapment at 7035 NW 22 St.
Upon arrival, units discovered that a small SUV had slammed into the rear-end of a stopped flatbed semi-truck. The driver of the semi was attempting to make a lefthand turn.
The driver of the SUV was semi-conscious and trapped inside the vehicle.
Crews were able to extricate the driver from the vehicle in approximately 20 minutes.
She was then rushed to UF Health Shands via Alachua County Fire Rescue.
Gainesville Fire Rescue said they would like to remind it’s citizens to not allow themselves to be distracted while driving and always be observant of changing traffic patterns by scanning the roadway in your path.
Lake County — Inmates at the Lake Correctional Institution say they are in fear of their lives.
Inmates say that a recent video, which was allegedly recorded from inside the correctional facility on a contraband phone, shows how they are treated on a daily basis.
Family members of several of the inmates have stated that this type of abuse of power has been reported in the past, but goes unchecked.
In a YouTube comment, Sandra Jones, wrote, “This is how officers act when they are off camera, all the time. Then they portray to the public that they are upstanding citizens who uphold the law. All of these photo ops being posted on social media, showing corrections officers and police officers doing good deeds. Cops running their own media shows nowadays. But when the camera is off, this is what is happening. Not all the time, but a lot of the time. This is no different than an officer planting drugs on innocent people just for kicks. It does happen, you better believe it.”
Some comments were in favor of the corrections officers.
The video was uploaded to YouTube on Saturday. The video was allegedly recorded on July 8. It quickly spread over social media.
In the video, you can hear inmates say that the beating had been going on for five minutes before the recording started.
Officials said they do not actually know what took place before the inmate started recording, but an immediate investigation was launched by the Florida Department of Corrections when the video surfaced.
In an email to Ocala Post, FDOC spokeswoman Michelle Glady provided the following statement given by FDOC Secretary Mark Inch.
“This video is deeply disturbing. We have zero tolerance for officer abuse or misconduct for any reason. The actions of these individuals will not be tolerated. Our Office of Inspector General has launched an immediate investigation. All officers identified to be involved have been taken out of contact with inmates and will not be allowed to return to full duty until a thorough investigation has been completed. Those found participating in any level of abuse, or failing to properly report abuse, will be subject to administrative and criminal charges.”
Glady said, “The identities of the officers involved in this incident are confidential while the investigation is active.”
When asked the condition of the inmate, Glady said, “Federal HIPAA laws prevent the Department from releasing medical information (Medical, psychological, and dental records, 945.10(1)(a), 456.057(7)(a), F.S., 45 C.F.R., 164.502), however, the inmate was transported to an area hospital following the incident for outside medical evaluation. He was discharged and has been moved to another facility while the investigation is being conducted.”
Officials would not say if the phone had been recovered.
We want to hear from you. After watching the video, what do you think?
Ocala, Florida — Ocala Fire Rescue’s Engine 5, Rescue 3, Tower 1, Battalion Chief 11, and a Safety Officer were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident Friday with possible entrapment.
The call came in at approximately 9:38 a.m.
The crash occurred at NE 36th Avenue and NE 14th Street.
Upon arrival, first responders discovered a gold Hyundai Sonata facing south on NE 14th Street and a white and blue tow truck facing east.
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Inside the Hyundai, firefighters found four individuals — two adults and two children in the back seat — all in need of extrication.
All four occupants were transported to a local hospital.
According to a press release, the occupants of the tow truck were not injured.
Ocala Police Department and Marion County Fire Rescue also responded.
Photo courtesy of Citrus County Chamber of Commerce
Homosassa — It was a sad day for Citrus County as the main tiki hut at Crumps Landing, located at 11210 West Halls River Road, Homosassa, was destroyed by a fire.
This is the second time Crumps Landing has faced tragedy. The waterfront tiki was also destroyed by a fire in 2004.
Emergency crews were dispatched to the fire at approximately 11:45 a.m., Saturday. Engines from all over Citrus County responded to the fire. Nature Coast EMS also responded to the area.
Citrus County Fire Rescue Chief Keith Long, said the tiki hut was fully engulfed in flames when units arrived.
Officials said it appears that the blaze was the result of a cooking fire that started in the mobile kitchen and then spread to the bathrooms and tiki hut.
No injuries were reported.
The fire is being investigated by the Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office.
Damage from recent storm winds has closed two docks on Lake Weir in Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area, 13275 SE 115 Ave., Ocklawaha, according to a Marion County press release.
The main, floating dock and the personal watercraft dock are unsafe and unusable.
Park guests are urged to stay clear of the work zones and off of the full span of both docks due to broken connectors.
