Delivery Disaster: Uber Eats Customer Busted After Allegedly Attempting to Pay with Drugs

A routine food delivery took an unexpected turn in Splendora, Texas, recently when an Uber Eats customer was arrested after allegedly attempting to pay for his order with illicit substances. The incident unfolded late on a Tuesday evening, leaving both the delivery driver and law enforcement officers stunned by the unusual transaction.

According to reports from the Splendora Police Department, an Uber Eats driver arrived at a residence in the 25400 block of Pace Road to deliver an order.

However, instead of cash or a digital payment, the customer, identified as 25-year-old Caleb David Phillips, allegedly offered a plastic baggie filled with what appeared to be drugs as payment for his meal.

The quick-thinking delivery driver immediately recognized the suspicious nature of the offer.

Declining the illicit payment, the driver promptly contacted 911, alerting authorities to the bizarre situation. Officers from the Splendora Police Department swiftly responded to the scene, arriving to investigate the report.

Upon their arrival, officers located Caleb David Phillips in the driveway of the residence.

A subsequent investigation and search revealed that Phillips was in possession of both methamphetamine and marijuana. He was taken into custody without incident.

Phillips now faces serious charges, including possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of marijuana. He was transported to the Montgomery County Jail, where he was booked and is currently awaiting legal proceedings.

The incident serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable situations faced by gig economy workers and the vigilance required by law enforcement to address drug-related offenses.