Crime & Justice

North Carolina Pastor Accused of Trying to Deep-Fry Man’s Head

GREASE IS THE WORD

Dwayne Waden of Elevated Life International Ministries became enraged after his wife’s co-worker at McDonald’s “disrespected” her, according to police.

A picture of a Ronald McDonald statue sitting on a bench outside a McDonald’s restaurant.
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A North Carolina pastor is facing assault charges after he was accused of trying to shove a man’s head into a McDonald’s deep fryer. Dwayne Waden of Elevated Life International Ministries was arrested Thursday by the High Point Police Department after allegedly punching a co-worker of his wife, who is training to be a McDonald’s manager, then forcing the colleague’s head down towards the fryer. The 34-year-old victim—who Waden claimed had “disrespected” his spouse—was taken to the hospital with contusions and scratches, according to police. Waden, 57, was booked and released on $1,000 bond.

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