Former Employee Rams Taco Restaurant in California, Arrested for Vandalism
- A former employee rammed her car into Tacos Reyes in Canoga Park.
- The incident was caught on video.
- The woman had not worked at the eatery for four years.
A shocking incident unfolded at a California taco restaurant when a woman, identified as a former employee, was caught on video repeatedly ramming her car into the establishment. According to the owner’s daughter, Antonia Reyes, the suspect had not worked at Tacos Reyes for four years. Eyewitnesses reported that police arrived to find the woman aggressively backing into the restaurant, prompting officers to surround her vehicle and use non-lethal rounds to apprehend her. The chaotic scene resulted in significant damage to the restaurant, with reports indicating that the suspect destroyed everything inside before her arrest. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the staff or customers, although the suspect was hospitalized with minor injuries. She now faces charges of felony vandalism. An employee from a neighboring bar recounted the tense moments as she rushed to evacuate patrons when the suspect's vehicle began slamming into their shared wall. Despite the destruction caused by the incident, Antonia Reyes expressed sympathy for the woman, noting that her mother still works at the restaurant and that they had previously been on good terms. Restaurant owner Miguel Reyes confirmed the suspect's former employment and expressed relief that no one was hurt during the incident. However, he announced that Tacos Reyes would remain closed for the foreseeable future as they assess the damage and plan for repairs.