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Woman in McDonald’s drive-thru allegedly slaps man for taking too long to get his food
By KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. (WWNY/Gray News) - A New York woman is accused of slapping a man in front of her at the McDonald’s drive-thru for taking too long to get his food.Gouverneur Police charged 39-year-old Constance Cota with second-degree harassment.Police say Cota was a passenger in a vehicle waitin...
Key takeaway Gouverneur Police charged 39-year-old Constance Cota with second-degree harassment.
Why this matters in The Midland
This incident, although occurring outside of Midland , raises concerns about the potential for similar altercations in local drive-thrus. With the Permian Basin's thriving oil and gas industry, traffic and wait times can be a source of frustration for many residents. The fact that a dispute over wait time escalated into physical violence in New York serves as a reminder that Midland's own drive-thru patrons and staff should be aware of their surroundings and take steps to de-escalate tense situations. Local businesses, including those with drive-thru services, may want to review their security protocols and consider measures such as surveillance cameras and employee training on conflict resolution. Additionally, Midland's law enforcement should be prepared to respond to similar incidents, should they occur, and work to prevent such altercations from happening in the first place.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. (WWNY/Gray News) - A New York woman is accused of slapping a man in front of her at the McDonald’s drive-thru for taking too long to get his food.Gouverneur Police charged 39-year-old Constance Cota with second-degree harassment.Police say Cota was a passenger in a vehicle waitin...
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