DoorDasher in Indiana arrested for allegedly pepper-spraying delivery

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Ramon Antonio VargasDecember 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM

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An Indiana DoorDash driver, Kourtney Stevenson, was arrested for allegedly pepper-spraying a customer's food order in Vanderburgh County on December 7th. The victims, a couple, became sick after eating the delivered food, experiencing vomiting and burning sensations. Doorbell camera footage showed Stevenson spraying an aerosol can towards the food before leaving. Stevenson claimed she was trying to kill a spider, but investigators found her explanation unconvincing due to the cold weather making spider activity unlikely. DoorDash has permanently removed Stevenson's access to their platform and is cooperating with law enforcement. Stevenson faces felony battery and consumer product tampering charges.

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Indiana 50% Vanderburgh county sheriff’s office ×280% Kourtney Stevenson ×4100% DoorDash ×5100%

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doordash 100% pepper spray 90% food delivery 80% consumer product tampering 70% delivery driver 70% food safety 60% felony battery 60% vanderburgh county 50% criminal investigation 50%