Holy Fries! NC pastor Dwayne Waden arrested as he tries to deep-fry wife's co-worker's head at McDonald's

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HIGH POINT, NORTH CAROLINA: A shocking act of violence unfolded last Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at a High Point, North Carolina McDonald's when local pastor Dwayne Waden was arrested for attacking his wife's co-worker.

The altercation occurred after Waden's wife, who was training to become a manager at the restaurant, called her husband for help in dealing with employees she claimed were disrespecting her, as reported by The News&Observer.

Pastor Dwayne Waden tried pushing McDonald's worker's face into deep fryer

According to the police report filed last Wednesday, December 27, 2023, Waden's wife was training to become a manager at the McDonald's location when she called her husband for assistance after allegedly experiencing disrespectful behavior from her employees.

Witnesses stated that upon Waden's arrival to the restaurant, he vaulted over the counter and grabbed a male co-worker of his wife's by the neck. Waden then reportedly pushed the man's head forcefully in the direction of the hot oil-filled deep fryer behind the counter.

Assaulted McDonald's employee had significant injuries

The police report details that Waden punched the employee several times in the face before other McDonald's workers were able to pull the pastor off him. The assaulted employee was left with significant injuries, including a large bruise to his forehead and right eye as well as several scratches on his neck.

Police reviewed security camera footage from the incident before arresting Waden and charging him with one count of misdemeanor assault and battery. The employee opted to visit the hospital with his family rather than be transported by first responders.

In a statement, the McDonald's franchise owner expressed being appalled by the violence carried out in the restaurant and said that protecting the safety of employees and customers is the company's top concern. Waden's wife, who was training to become a manager, no longer works for McDonald's following the incident.

Internet reacts to North Carolina pastor Dwayne Waden's actions

The story drew shocked reactions online, with many humorously commenting on the irony of a man of faith perpetrating violence inside a fast food restaurant.

One user on Facebook quipped, "I wanted to just baptize him."

Another user opted for a blend of jest and religious references, humorously stating, "Praise The Lord & Pass The Fries… Amen."

Adding to the dark humor, a third user contributed, "Baptism by fire," while someone else creatively suggested, "Just an anointing with peanut oil."

Reflecting on the unexpected turn of events, a fifth user cynically remarked, "An early gift for my 2024 Bingo card."

However, amidst the humor, a sixth user critically observed, "So much for elevating."

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