{"id":64644,"date":"2026-04-10T22:41:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T02:41:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=64644"},"modified":"2026-04-10T22:41:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T02:41:19","slug":"a-taco-bell-manager-in-haines-city-was-recently-arrested-after-a-dispute-over-a-food-order-escalated-into-a-confrontation-involving-a-firearm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2026\/04\/10\/a-taco-bell-manager-in-haines-city-was-recently-arrested-after-a-dispute-over-a-food-order-escalated-into-a-confrontation-involving-a-firearm\/","title":{"rendered":"A Taco Bell manager in Haines City was recently arrested after a dispute over a food order escalated into a confrontation involving a firearm"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A Taco Bell manager in Haines City<\/strong> was recently arrested after a dispute over a food order escalated into a confrontation involving a firearm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Details of the Incident<\/h3>\n\n\n
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  • The Suspect:<\/strong> 23-year-old Jadiel Luis Baez<\/strong>, who was identified as the manager at the Haines City location.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The Conflict:<\/strong> The incident began late at night during an argument involving an Uber driver and his girlfriend regarding their food order.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The Confrontation:<\/strong> According to police reports, Baez allegedly retrieved a loaded handgun and pointed it at the woman. The victim managed to capture the encounter on her mobile phone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Legal Consequences:<\/strong> Baez was taken into custody by local authorities and faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    This incident has drawn attention locally due to the nature of the escalation over a routine service interaction. There is no word yet on his employment status following the arrest, though fast-food franchises typically have strict zero-tolerance policies regarding weapons in the workplace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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