Deltona Uber Eats driver pulls gun on McDonald’s customer, deputies say
ORLANDO, Fla. - A 26-year-old Deltona man working as an Uber Eats driver was arrested after allegedly pointing a firearm at another driver during a road rage incident at a McDonald’s drive-thru, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
What we know:
Michael Anthony Ortiz was picking up a food order on June 16 when deputies say he became involved in a dispute with another customer at the McDonald’s on Howland Boulevard. The victim told deputies he was exiting the drive-thru when Ortiz blocked his vehicle at the parking lot’s stop sign and refused to move, despite no vehicles being in his way.
Michael Anthony Ortiz | CREDIT: Volusia County Sheriff’s Office
After a verbal exchange, Ortiz allegedly leaned out of his window and pointed what appeared to be a black "Uzi-style" gun at the man. The victim took a photo of Ortiz’s vehicle before Ortiz drove off across Howland Boulevard and into a nearby parking lot. He then called 911 to report the incident.
Ortiz was arrested later that morning at his home on Katherwood Court and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and unlawful carrying of a concealed firearm.
What's next:
He is being held on a $5,000 bond. The investigation is ongoing.
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The Source: The information in this article comes from a report shared by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office and the Volusia County Clerk of Courts.