Virginia Woman Gets Caught At Mcdonalds
Dressed in workout clothes and wearing a T-shirt that says “I train while you sleep,” the woman in a viral video may look like someone going for a regular jog in the neighborhood.
However, the reality is quite different. Seen weaving through traffic, she’s not exercising—she’s reportedly asking drivers at a busy intersection for money, sparking frustration from the men filming her.
“How much money did you collect today? What brand is that purse?” one of them asks, trailing her to a black Fiat parked at a nearby McDonald’s.
“This isn’t right. You’re taking donations from people while owning a car. What year is that vehicle? You’re not homeless—some people truly are and really need help,” the man continues.
The woman has been identified as Micha Leigh Dominguez from Virginia. She responds by saying, “You think everyone standing out here is homeless?” and explains that she panhandles because of a “disability.”
This leads to more criticism from the man, whose video had over two million views before YouTube removed it.
He asks, “What kind of disability do you have?” to which she replies, “None of your business.”
Dominguez is shown holding a sign at the intersection of Broad Street and Glenside Drive in Henrico, with the man behind the camera alleging the sign claims she is homeless.
Trying to get away, she approaches the McDonald’s drive-thru as the men keep pressing her for answers.
After the video went viral on Monday, the 40-year-old was arrested and charged with three counts of throwing a missile at a moving vehicle. She allegedly threw full bottles of Gatorade at drivers, according to WTVR.
“When officers arrived, they found the woman in a parking lot near the IHOP restaurant,” Henrico Police Lieutenant Richard Cosby told reporters. “She claimed she was being harassed and recorded by a group of people while standing in the median.”
Another woman then approached the police, saying Dominguez had thrown items at cars. The video of that incident was shared with officers as evidence.
In 2024, over 240,000 homeless individuals in the U.S.—representing 31.6% of the homeless population—identified as Black or African American. In contrast, this demographic accounted for only 13.7% of the total U.S. population in 2023. Hispanics made up 31% of the homeless population, though they were only 19% of the national population.
Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders had the highest homelessness rate at 126.5 per 10,000 people. The high cost of living in Hawaii contributes to this—many residents spend over 30% of their income on housing.
From 2007 to 2022, homelessness in the U.S. declined. However, it rose by 12% in 2023 and another 18% in 2024. The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness blames the increase on shortages in affordable housing, stagnant wages, and unequal access to healthcare and jobs. Homeless individuals in the U.S. have an average life expectancy of just 50 years, compared to 77 for the general population.
Each January, a one-night survey is conducted to count unsheltered homeless people across the country. This timing is chosen because shelter use peaks in January, giving a clearer picture of long-term homelessness.
Local officials and volunteers often visit areas where homeless people gather. Sometimes police are involved to assist with access to risky or abandoned areas.
However, these counts have limitations. They may miss individuals staying in cars or motels, or those who hide to avoid being counted. The presence of law enforcement can also discourage honest responses from people living on the streets.
