Topline: A viral video shows a DoorDash driver spraying food bags, later claiming she was trying to kill a spider.
Published: December 26, 2025 2:37 pm ET
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Kourtney Stevenson via McCracken County Jail
EVANSVILLE, IN — A Kentucky DoorDash driver was arrested after a doorbell camera appeared to show her spraying pepper spray on a food delivery in Indiana, leaving a couple ill.
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office said the incident occurred Dec. 7 when a couple ordered food through DoorDash. A door cam captured the driver, identified as Kourtney Stevenson of McCracken County, Kentucky, spraying an aerosol substance onto the delivery bags as she left them at the doorstep, according to Us Weekly.
Authorities said the couple became sick after eating the food. The husband reported that his wife began choking and gasping for air shortly after consuming the meal. They inspected the bags and later reviewed their camera footage, which allegedly showed Stevenson spraying the order.
Investigators subpoenaed DoorDash’s records to confirm Stevenson’s identity and delivery route. The sheriff’s office said the video evidence was central to the case, showing Stevenson spraying the bags before leaving, as reported by USA Today.
Stevenson, 29, was arrested Dec. 12 by the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office on an Indiana warrant, according to USA Today. She faces two counts of battery resulting in moderate injury and two counts of consumer product tampering, the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office said.
Authorities said Stevenson told investigators she sprayed pepper spray to kill a spider near the food, not to harm the customers, Us Weekly reported. Stevenson told investigators she is “terrified of spiders.”
The sheriff’s office noted that the temperature was 35 degrees the night of the incident and that spiders native to the area “are not active and would not be capable of crawling on exposed surfaces.” Officials said the explanation did not change the charges.
“Residents should be able to trust that the food they order for their families is safe,” Vanderburgh County Sheriff Noah Robinson said in a statement, as reported by Fox News. “When someone violates that trust and tampers with consumer products, it is a serious offense.”
Consumer product tampering is a felony offense in Indiana, carrying potential prison time. Authorities said the case underscores risks associated with food delivery services, which rely on independent contractors to transport meals.
Stevenson faced extradition hearings in Kentucky before being transferred to Indiana for prosecution. She recently bonded out of Vanderbergh County jail in Indiana on Dec. 17 for $3,500, as reported by 14News.
Officials said the couple who reported the incident received medical treatment after becoming ill, according to USA Today.
The incident has drawn national coverage, with multiple news outlets reporting on the case. The video also circulated widely on social media, with viewers expressing concern about food safety and delivery practices.
DoorDash said it cooperated with law enforcement during the investigation and confirmed Stevenson was banned from the platform following the allegations.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Kourtney Stevenson via McCracken County Jail
EVANSVILLE, IN — A Kentucky DoorDash driver was arrested after a doorbell camera appeared to show her spraying pepper spray on a food delivery in Indiana, leaving a couple ill.
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office said the incident occurred Dec. 7 when a couple ordered food through DoorDash. A door cam captured the driver, identified as Kourtney Stevenson of McCracken County, Kentucky, spraying an aerosol substance onto the delivery bags as she left them at the doorstep, according to Us Weekly.
Authorities said the couple became sick after eating the food. The husband reported that his wife began choking and gasping for air shortly after consuming the meal. They inspected the bags and later reviewed their camera footage, which allegedly showed Stevenson spraying the order.
Investigators subpoenaed DoorDash’s records to confirm Stevenson’s identity and delivery route. The sheriff’s office said the video evidence was central to the case, showing Stevenson spraying the bags before leaving, as reported by USA Today.
Stevenson, 29, was arrested Dec. 12 by the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office on an Indiana warrant, according to USA Today. She faces two counts of battery resulting in moderate injury and two counts of consumer product tampering, the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office said.
Authorities said Stevenson told investigators she sprayed pepper spray to kill a spider near the food, not to harm the customers, Us Weekly reported. Stevenson told investigators she is “terrified of spiders.”
The sheriff’s office noted that the temperature was 35 degrees the night of the incident and that spiders native to the area “are not active and would not be capable of crawling on exposed surfaces.” Officials said the explanation did not change the charges.
“Residents should be able to trust that the food they order for their families is safe,” Vanderburgh County Sheriff Noah Robinson said in a statement, as reported by Fox News. “When someone violates that trust and tampers with consumer products, it is a serious offense.”
Consumer product tampering is a felony offense in Indiana, carrying potential prison time. Authorities said the case underscores risks associated with food delivery services, which rely on independent contractors to transport meals.
Stevenson faced extradition hearings in Kentucky before being transferred to Indiana for prosecution. She recently bonded out of Vanderbergh County jail in Indiana on Dec. 17 for $3,500, as reported by 14News.
Officials said the couple who reported the incident received medical treatment after becoming ill, according to USA Today.
The incident has drawn national coverage, with multiple news outlets reporting on the case. The video also circulated widely on social media, with viewers expressing concern about food safety and delivery practices.
DoorDash said it cooperated with law enforcement during the investigation and confirmed Stevenson was banned from the platform following the allegations.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Indiana Couple Sickened After DoorDash Delivery Allegedly Sprayed With Pepper Spray
A viral video shows a DoorDash driver spraying food bags, later claiming she was trying to kill a spider.
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Published: December 26, 2025 2:37 pm ET
Kourtney Stevenson via McCracken County Jail
EVANSVILLE, IN — A Kentucky DoorDash driver was arrested after a doorbell camera appeared to show her spraying pepper spray on a food delivery in Indiana, leaving a couple ill.
The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office said the incident occurred Dec. 7 when a couple ordered food through DoorDash. A door cam captured the driver, identified as Kourtney Stevenson of McCracken County, Kentucky, spraying an aerosol substance onto the delivery bags as she left them at the doorstep, according to Us Weekly.
Authorities said the couple became sick after eating the food. The husband reported that his wife began choking and gasping for air shortly after consuming the meal. They inspected the bags and later reviewed their camera footage, which allegedly showed Stevenson spraying the order.
Investigators subpoenaed DoorDash’s records to confirm Stevenson’s identity and delivery route. The sheriff’s office said the video evidence was central to the case, showing Stevenson spraying the bags before leaving, as reported by USA Today.
Stevenson, 29, was arrested Dec. 12 by the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office on an Indiana warrant, according to USA Today. She faces two counts of battery resulting in moderate injury and two counts of consumer product tampering, the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office said.
Authorities said Stevenson told investigators she sprayed pepper spray to kill a spider near the food, not to harm the customers, Us Weekly reported. Stevenson told investigators she is “terrified of spiders.”
The sheriff’s office noted that the temperature was 35 degrees the night of the incident and that spiders native to the area “are not active and would not be capable of crawling on exposed surfaces.” Officials said the explanation did not change the charges.
“Residents should be able to trust that the food they order for their families is safe,” Vanderburgh County Sheriff Noah Robinson said in a statement, as reported by Fox News. “When someone violates that trust and tampers with consumer products, it is a serious offense.”
Consumer product tampering is a felony offense in Indiana, carrying potential prison time. Authorities said the case underscores risks associated with food delivery services, which rely on independent contractors to transport meals.
Stevenson faced extradition hearings in Kentucky before being transferred to Indiana for prosecution. She recently bonded out of Vanderbergh County jail in Indiana on Dec. 17 for $3,500, as reported by 14News.
Officials said the couple who reported the incident received medical treatment after becoming ill, according to USA Today.
The incident has drawn national coverage, with multiple news outlets reporting on the case. The video also circulated widely on social media, with viewers expressing concern about food safety and delivery practices.
DoorDash said it cooperated with law enforcement during the investigation and confirmed Stevenson was banned from the platform following the allegations.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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