The Hazards of Being a DoorDash Driver

Earlier today, the Hudson Police Department issued this press release about a robbery that occurred last week.

On August 20, 2025, at approximately 12:40 a.m., the Hudson City Police Department (HPD) responded to a transferred Columbia County 911 call reporting a robbery in the area of Strawberry Alley. The victim, a DoorDash delivery driver, reported that while attempting to deliver food, he was approached by three male individuals who demanded his wallet and food order. 

During the incident, one of the suspects claimed to have a firearm; however, no weapon was displayed. Fearing for his safety, the victim complied and surrendered his iPhone, a sum of cash, and the food order. The victim was not physically injured. 

Following a swift and thorough investigation by HPD, in coordination with the Columbia County District Attorney's Office and the Columbia County Sheriff's Office, three suspects were identified and arrested: 

• Jayden L. Morrison, age 18 of Hudson, was arrested on August 21, 2025, and charged with Robbery in the Second Degree--Aided by Another (Class D Felony) and Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree (Class E Felony). Morrison was arraigned in Hudson City Court before the Hon. Judge Connor and remanded to the Columbia County Jail on $15,000 cash bail, $25,000 bond, or $40,000 partially secured bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for August 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. 
• Demetrius Mackey Jr., age 20 of Hudson, was arrested on August 22, 2025, on an arrest warrant for the same charges. He was arraigned before Hon. Judge Roberts and released on his own recognizance with a return date of September 11, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. A full stay-away Order of Protection was issued against him. 
• Thomas R. Franqueira III, age 18 of Hudson, was arrested on August 22, 2025, on an arrest warrant for the same charges. He was arraigned before Hon. Judge Roberts and released with a return date of September 11, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. A full stay-away Order of Protection was issued. 

A search warrant, signed by Columbia County Judge Herman, led to the recovery of the victim's stolen iPhone at a residence in Valatie, NY. 

Anyone with further information about this incident or other related matters is encouraged to contact the Hudson Police Department at (518) 828-3388.