Pastor accused of trying to push McDonald's cook's head into deep fryer for 'disrespecting' his wife

July 2024 · 1 minute read

A North Carolina pastor was arrested after allegedly attacking a McDonald's cook who works with his wife.

The High Point Police Department said she called Dwayne Wadenon Thursday and told him employees were "disrespecting" her while she was training to be a manager.

Waden wasn't "Lovin' It" nor did he turn the other cheek.

Police said he showed up at the restaurant, walked around the counter, and put his hands around the neck of one of her coworkers.

Then, he started punching the victim in the face multiple times and pushing his head down toward one of the deep fryers.

Apparently, other employees had to pull Waden off the 34-year-old victim, who had a family member drive him to the hospital.

The police report said he suffered a "large contusion" on his forehead and right eye, as well as scratches on his neck.

Authorities watched the restaurant's security video and arrested Waden, 57, on charges of assault and battery. He posted his $1,000 bond.

According to his social media, he is a truck driver as well as a pastor at Elevated Life International Ministries.

Ironically, High Point police will be holding a "Coffee With a Cop" event at that McDonald's location next week.

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