Florida Teacher Booked for Battery

(Lakeland, Florida) A 39-year-old geography teacher at Lakeland Highlands Middle School, Simone Paolercio, has been arrested for battery after an altercation at McDonald's.

A dispute erupt after Paolercio received $20 worth of food.

It’s not clear what the dispute was about but deputies say Paolercio demanded a refund.

Deputies say after the manager refused, Paolercio "chucked" the food through the drive-thru window, with hashbrowns striking the window attendant in the face and chest.

The incident was reportedly captured on store video surveillance.

Deputies say Paolercio fled the area in her vehicle and was later arrested at her home.

Paolercio was booked into custody at the Polk County Jail.