Heroic Police Officers Complete DoorDash Delivery After Arresting Driver in Washington Township, NJ

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — In a turn of events that could have been straight out of a comedy sketch, police officers in Washington Township took on an unexpected duty: completing a DoorDash delivery after arresting the driver, who was found to have outstanding warrants.

Footage from body cameras captured the officers stepping in to ensure the food reached its destination. This unusual incident was later highlighted by the department on their Facebook page, showcasing their commitment to community service, even in the most unusual circumstances.

Upon opening her door, the customer expressed her initial alarm, stating, “I thought something happened. Oh my God, I got so scared.” However, her concern quickly turned to relief and gratitude when she realized the officers were there to deliver her meal.

One officer summed up the situation with a light-hearted explanation: “Arrested your driver, but, yeah, we delivered your food.” The customer’s worried expression turned to a smile, adding a touch of humor to an otherwise serious situation.

“Arrested your driver, but, yeah, we delivered your food,” one of the officers said.

It turns out a Washington Township police officer stopped the DoorDash driver during routine patrols in front of a high school over the weekend.

“He made a stop on it for a violation,” said Washington Township Police Chief Patrick Gurcsik.

But then, Chief Gurcsik said the officer learned the driver had warrants out for his arrest in another county.

“He made the officers aware that he had two DoorDash meals in the car that he was in the middle of delivering,” Gurcsik said.

The officers went from cuffing the driver to ringing a doorbell to finish his delivery.

“I never heard of anything like that in the South Jersey area. It’s sort of a first for us here in Washington Township, definitely,” Gurcsik said.

It’s happened in other places, too, including in New Mexico last summer, when a motorcycle cop delivered someone’s Chick-fil-A order after arresting the driver.

“Hello, sir, got your DoorDash. Oh, thank you,” the officer said. “He’s a good kid, give him five stars. He just didn’t take care of a simple insurance ticket.”

And officers over in Arizona made a similar arrest during a traffic stop and were seen on body camera finishing the delivery.

“Your GrubHub, still delivered your pizza,” the officer said.

“We definitely serve the community in more ways than one,” Gurcsik said.