Cop accused of pulling gun while waiting for food

Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:50 PM EDT

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AURORA — 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. Derrick Curtis, 29, Saunders also face charges of prohibited use of a weapon, reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct.

An employee at the Aurora restaurant told investigators that two Denver police officers were waiting for their food at the drive-through window May 21 when one grew impatient and pulled his gun.

No one was injured.

Denver police spokesman Sonny Jackson told The Denver Post that Saunders had been suspended with pay and would be put on unpaid leave once the department is formally notified of the charges.

There was no answer Monday at a phone number listed for Derrick Saunders.

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Information from: KCNC-TV, http://www.cbs4denver.com

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Public Discussion (7)

matt12341

If someone pulled a gun on me at a drive thru, I'd be sure to spit in their burger...

"This tastes like piss and flies, yo!" - Clerks 2

#1 - Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:07 PM EDT

blll

Its not worth pulling your gun over a McDonald's meal.

In-n-Out Burger, though...

1 vote

#1.1 - Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:31 PM EDT

Jim420

Suspended? I would think a felony crime involving a handgun ( a sencond felony charge in Calif ) would be gruonds for termination, not just suspension

#2 - Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:52 PM EDT

pudd

who's derrick curtis,29 ?...;someone needs to reread their article.

#3 - Thu Jul 23, 2009 8:13 AM EDT

defyreality

I wish I could get suspended with pay everytime I waved a gun at someone at McDonalds.........wtf

#4 - Thu Jul 23, 2009 8:59 AM EDT

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