Florida Man Charged With DUI After Falling Asleep In A Taco Bell Drive-Thru

A Florida man has been accused of driving under the influence after falling asleep in a Taco Bell drive-thru. You can't break the law in your quest to Live Más.

Sometimes, after doing a bit of drinking that Fourth Meal can come calling. However, it's always best to have someone else drive you there who's sober, or you have several delivery options to choose from, as well. This guy is now learning that lesson the hard way.

Don't drink and drive. You can put your life, and the life of others, in jeopardy. Yes, Taco Bell has a reputation of being a tasty drunk food and a popular late night option. However, you should always go about obtaining your Taco Bell in a safe and legal manner.

This incident happened in Polk County, Florida at a Taco Bell on U.S. Highway 92 East around 10am. According to FOX 13 News, deputies say they found Marcus Jenkins, 34, had fallen asleep in the driver's seat of a Nissan Altima while it was running and stopped in the Taco Bell drive-thru. WFTS reports Jenkins' eyes were bloodshot and watery, he was sweating, slow to react, and his breath smelled of alcohol. All seem to be apparent signs that he was drinking that night and under the influence.

According to WFTS, inside the car, Marcus had a Florida ID card that belonged to another man in his hands when they found him. Additionally, an open bottle of Crown Royal, fentanyl, and marijuana were all found in the car, per WFTS. He was then arrested for DUI and taken to Polk County Jail where he was also charged with three other felonies and four other misdemeanors.

Unfortunately, this type of behavior seems to be a pattern for Marcus. FOX 13 News reports that this was his 18th arrest in Polk County in 17 years. Previously, he's been arrested for battery, burglary, and drug charges. You can see his mugshot of the man accused of falling asleep in a Taco Bell drive-thru shared by the Polk County Sheriff's Office below.

Today, there are seemingly unlimited options in the fast food landscape. You have options for burgers, chicken sandwiches, tacos, and more. Anything you want you can have. When you're on-the-go and looking for a quick bite, there's nothing better than the value menu. Every fast food restaurant has one. Here are the best fast food items on the value menu.

We all know that fast food is appealing because of its low price and easy access. With prices for combos on the rise, I find myself looking at the value menu more often than ever before. I need to save where I can!

I have spent so much time in drive-thrus that I think I could be considered an expert witness in a court case, at this point. I've seen delicious items come and go, prices climb, and experiences all the promos and deals. Why did KFC get rid of the Twister? When will McDonald's bring back the famous Snack Wraps? These are all questions I ask every day, and sadly have no answers for. However, one day...we will get them back. I truly believe it in my heart of hearts.

I could go on and on about my love for the value menu. I'd say at least once a week I think back on my high school days when the Junior Bacon Cheeseburger from Wendy's was only 99 cents. Do you remember that? 99 cents! It was amazing. Now, the price for one JBC is closer to $3 than it is 99 cents. I feel like this is the new version of that old "back in my day, we'd walk 2 miles to school up hill both ways! stories your grandparents would tell. Now, these stories are all about how low the value menu prices were back in our day. "When I was your age, every item on the dollar menu was a dollar!"

After years of research, I've finally identified the best of the best when it comes to value menus. On this list, you'll find burgers, chicken sandwiches, tacos, and even some items that fall into the 'miscellaneous' category. Without further delay, let's get to the list!

Bacon...mayo...crispy lettuce...what's not to love? It's one of the best sandwiches in fast food, and it's on the value menu.

It never misses. Of all the value menu chicken sandwiches, none are better than the McChicken.

It's actually an impressive size! I mean, have you seen the size of the OG Whopper? It lives up to its name, that's for sure. The Jr. works perfectly fine for me.

It's delicious and it's only a dollar. Remember when value menus used to be dollar menus? *audible sigh* I do. Taco Bell is keeping the tradition alive.

It's a rare treat to enjoy Culver's Cheese Curds. It's a rare treat to enjoy cheese curds, at all. You can get fries anywhere, but you can't get curds at every drive-thru. If I drive by a Culver's I have to stop and get some.

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