Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Police Officer Charged with Brandishing Gun at McDonald's

AURORA, Colo. – A Denver police officer has been charged with felony menacing for allegedly brandishing his gun at a McDonald's restaurant after getting tired of waiting for his food.


The officer in question, Derrick Curtis, 29, Saunders also face charges of prohibited use of a weapon, reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct.
An employee at the McDonald's restaurant told investigators that two Denver police officers were waiting for their food at the drive-through window when one grew impatient and pulled his gun.
No one was injured.
Denver police spokesman Sonny Jackson said that Saunders had been suspended with pay and would be put on unpaid leave once the department is formally notified of the charges.


To the best of our knowledge the clown in the photo is not Andy Dick.