NEW YORK -- A teenage McDonald's worker was charged with assault after allegedly hiding bits of glass in a hamburger served to a police officer, authorities said Sunday.
The officer, who is assigned to the canine unit, suffered cuts to his throat and mouth while eating a Big Mac he bought from the McDonald's on Garrison Avenue in the Bronx late Saturday. He was treated at a hospital and released.
An investigation led police to Albert Garcia Jr., 18, of the Bronx, who works at the restaurant, according to Sgt. Mary Christine Doherty, a police department spokeswoman.
Police said they were charging Garcia with first-degree assault, reckless endangerment and criminal possession of a weapon. He was not immediately available for comment.
Juan Rodriguez, the owner and operator of the Hunts Point franchise, said in a statement that the restaurant was cooperating with authorities.
"The safety of my customers and my crew is top priority and I take this matter very seriously," he said.
Source: http://www.wnbc.com/news/4145101/detail.html
The officer, who is assigned to the canine unit, suffered cuts to his throat and mouth while eating a Big Mac he bought from the McDonald's on Garrison Avenue in the Bronx late Saturday. He was treated at a hospital and released.
An investigation led police to Albert Garcia Jr., 18, of the Bronx, who works at the restaurant, according to Sgt. Mary Christine Doherty, a police department spokeswoman.
Police said they were charging Garcia with first-degree assault, reckless endangerment and criminal possession of a weapon. He was not immediately available for comment.
Juan Rodriguez, the owner and operator of the Hunts Point franchise, said in a statement that the restaurant was cooperating with authorities.
"The safety of my customers and my crew is top priority and I take this matter very seriously," he said.
Source: http://www.wnbc.com/news/4145101/detail.html

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