Louisville Woman Accused of Smashing Little Caesars After $1 Sauce Fee Sparks Furious Outburst, Police Say
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY — A 32-year-old Louisville woman is facing felony charges after police say she trashed a Little Caesars restaurant because she refused to pay $1 for extra sauce.
Court records reveal Breanna Haynes has been charged with first-degree criminal mischief following the January 24 incident at a Little Caesars location on North 22nd Street. Her outburst, captured on surveillance video, allegedly caused more than $1,000 in damages to the store.
Outburst Over Extra Sauce
According to court documents obtained by WHAS, Haynes became enraged when staff told her there would be an additional $1 charge for an extra cup of dipping sauce. Employees said she had already received one free sauce with her order but demanded another without paying.
When workers stood firm on the policy, Haynes reportedly “went berserk,” knocking over displays, smashing a custom-built computer stand, and toppling the cash register before storming out of the store.
Police said the aftermath was chaotic — food and supplies scattered across the counter, equipment broken, and shaken employees trying to regain composure.
“It was just about a dollar,” one worker told investigators. “We couldn’t believe it escalated like that.”
Surveillance Video and Charges
Authorities said surveillance footage clearly showed the rampage, leaving little doubt about Haynes’ involvement. However, despite the clarity of the evidence, her arrest didn’t occur until months later, with investigators not filing formal charges until the fall.
She was taken into custody in Jefferson County and arraigned last week. A judge released her on bond but ordered Haynes to stay away from the Little Caesars location and all its employees as the case proceeds.
$1 Outburst Could Cost Her Prison Time
Under Kentucky law, first-degree criminal mischief is a felony offense when property damage exceeds $1,000 — a threshold prosecutors say this case narrowly meets.
If convicted, Haynes could face up to five years in prison and significant fines.
“This was an avoidable situation that spiraled out of control,” one police official said. “All over the cost of a single dollar.”
A Cautionary Tale Over Customer Rage
The bizarre case has drawn attention on social media, with many users calling it an extreme example of “customer entitlement” and the growing number of restaurant outbursts caught on camera.
Store employees told police they were unharmed but shaken, noting the confrontation happened quickly and left them fearing it could have escalated even further.
Haynes’ next court date has not yet been scheduled, and prosecutors say the investigation remains open.
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