Ever delivered lunch and ended up stopping a possible crime scene? That’s exactly what happened in Sweetwater, Texas—and it’s a story that will leave you questioning what’s behind every DoorDash order.

This AI generated newscast about a hostage situation doesn't play out like your typical delivery drama. Early Monday morning, a delivery driver handed over a truly bizarre list of items—trash bags, zip ties, bleach, and even a hatchet—to a customer at a local motel. Talk about red flags! Sensing that something was terribly off (and probably recalling every true crime podcast ever), the driver alerted Sweetwater police. That tip may have saved a life.

Police rushed to the motel, where they found things were even messier than expected. Inside one room, 42-year-old Neil Cooper from Snyder, Texas, was allegedly holding a hostage and bluntly told cops he was armed and not coming out. The suspense ratcheted up as law enforcement, including a crisis negotiator from the Texas public safety department, worked to defuse the standoff. Miraculously, the person believed to be the hostage made a daring escape while police kept Cooper busy. Eventually, Cooper surrendered, ending the tense hours-long ordeal.

The aftermath was almost as complicated as the rescue. Cooper now faces charges of aggravated kidnapping and illegal drug manufacturing or delivery. In a twist straight out of a dark comedy, the supposed hostage was also arrested—for failing to identify themselves and on an outstanding warrant for—you guessed it—drug-related charges. Authorities haven’t released the name of this second detainee yet.

Originally, bystanders thought the driver worked for DoorDash, sparking a flurry of praise online. However, DoorDash later clarified that the driver was not officially one of theirs. That didn’t stop comment sections from overflowing with respect and gratitude for the anonymous delivery worker who paid close attention to the details. Let’s face it: Most of us would have just dropped the package at the door and gone about our day.

This isn’t the first headline-grabbing moment for delivery drivers, especially as more of them stumble into law enforcement dramas. Just last month, another DoorDash driver was shot after his phone died and he accidentally knocked on the wrong door. That case ended with an attempted murder charge against a local official who might have been a little too eager to play home defense. Clearly, the gig economy is more dangerous—and more heroic—than you might imagine.

This AI generated newscast about the daring rescue in Sweetwater is a reminder: Sometimes, it pays to notice the little things. And sometimes, being a delivery driver is a lot more than just bringing dinner to your door.