Kourtney Stevenson is a 29-year-old white woman from Kentucky. She is now in serious trouble for reportedly tampering with food deliveries in Evansville, Indiana. Later that day, authorities arrested her for felony battery and tampering with consumer products. She reportedly used a harmful substance to contaminate food that would later be delivered to unsuspecting customers.
The tragic event had played out the night of December 7 when Stevenson had been visiting her father’s home in Evansville. In an interrogation, the investigators noted that she had said her actions were part of an effort to get rid of a spider she thought was there. Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office was doubtful of her assertion. They further argued that due to usual cold weather at the time of year, the conditions would not support spider activity.
Kourtney Stevenson was arrested by McCracken County, Kentucky local law enforcement and booked into the county jail on no bail. Extradition hearings to Vanderburgh County are ongoing as officials further investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Investigators were able to identify Stevenson through records acquired through DoorDash, including a driver’s license number, which allowed them to figure out who she was. After these allegations, DoorDash suspended her access to the platform permanently, thus ensuring that no further incidents could occur.
Sheriff Robinson underscored the impact that food safety had on the community when it counted most. He stated,
“Residents should be able to trust that the food they order for their families is safe.”
He promised that any violation of this trust would be met with immediate action.
“When someone violates that trust and endangers others, we will respond … and we will pursue charges.”
The video circulated widely and prompted on December 7 someone to file an excessive force complaint with the sheriff’s office. This led us to wonder what Stevenson actually did. Initially, she had agreed to meet with law enforcement but later decided against it, raising further concerns about her intentions.
Guard against the very real dangers of taking action like that. He remarked,
“It could’ve been rat poison – it could’ve been fentanyl.”
This case is no doubt troubling and does elevate the seriousness of food tampering. It’s particularly alarming at a time when Americans are increasing their reliance on third-party food delivery services. Posting by law enforcement agencies encourages residents to report any suspicious activity involving food deliveries to keep the community safe.