Police bodycam footage captured the moment officers apprehended Jovaughn Nathan Matthie inside an IHOP in Orlando, Florida, on Monday, after he was accused of stabbing an Uber driver. Matthie, who was sitting in a booth, appeared unfazed by the officers' presence, telling them, "one moment" while sipping his coffee as they ordered him to surrender.
According to an arrest affidavit, Matthie entered the Uber and requested a ride. He then allegedly produced a knife and threatened the driver, who had refused to provide service without a ride request placed through the app. The Uber driver sustained a stab wound to the right side of their body and multiple cuts to their hand, the Orlando Police Department stated. Matthie fled the scene but was located shortly after inside the IHOP. Police found a knife in his pocket upon his detention.
Officers entered the IHOP, weapons drawn, and ordered Matthie to the ground. After his initial request for a moment, and further commands from officers, including a warning about a K9 unit, Matthie eventually complied and was taken into custody. He is facing a charge of attempted second-degree murder with a weapon.
During his initial court appearance, Matthie declined a court-appointed public defender. A determination-of-counsel hearing has been scheduled for the following week. He is currently being held without bond. The identity and current condition of the victim remain undisclosed as the investigation is ongoing.