On April 2, 2026, a former Olive Garden employee was arrested at the restaurant located on Cortez Boulevard in Brooksville, Florida, after deputies say she refused to leave the premises following her termination, caused a disturbance inside the business, and later resisted arrest with violence.
The incident began when deputies from the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the Olive Garden restaurant in response to a report of a disturbance. Upon arrival, they found the former employee, who was identified as 28-year-old Ashley Johnson, still on the premises, refusing to leave. According to the report, Johnson became belligerent and argumentative with the deputies, and when they attempted to take her into custody, she resisted arrest with violence.
Johnson was charged with resisting arrest with violence, disorderly conduct, and trespassing. She was taken into custody and transported to the Hernando County Jail, where she was booked and later released on bail.
The Olive Garden restaurant on Cortez Boulevard in Brooksville is a popular dining destination in the area, and the incident caused a significant disturbance for customers and staff.
Originally reported by R News
Sources: R News
