PA Man Charged With Assaulting Burger King Employees

Wilmington, Delaware – David Fowler, 23, of Lancaster, Pa., was arrested on June 30 at a Burger King in the 3100 block of Kirkwood Highway, following a heated argument with the restaurant’s staff.
According to an unnamed source, Fowler allegedly argued with a cashier at the drive-through window about how much his meal cost, and for the cashier’s failure to give him a toy from the movie “Chicken Run”. The toys are especially for children, and Fowler, a father of two, was alone at the time.
After the disagreement with the cashier, Fowler reportedly went into the crowded restaurant and shouted that he wanted the toy. He then punched two male employees, threw a third over the counter, and broke a shelf that nearly struck a small child. During the scuffle, diners, including children, ran from the scene.
At the arraignment, Fowler was formally charged with three counts of assault, malicious destruction of property, and disorderly conduct.
Fowler’s attorney, Brian Bauer, a public defender for the County, said, “He wanted the toy for his young daughter. He became enraged when he realized he wouldn’t be able to give it to her. I’m not excusing what he did, but how would you feel if you were in his position?”
Assistant District Attorney, Colleen McGinnis, does not think this kind of behavior should be tolerated.
“All this for a toy? Have we become so obsessed with collecting things that we’ve forgotten how to act?” McGinnis said.
Bauer and McGinnis are currently working on a plea bargain that would include Fowler pleading guilty to two of the three assault charges. It would also include paying for the damage done to the restaurant, and performing community service for the disorderly conduct charge.
Fowler, who has no prior criminal record, is currently at the New Castle County Detention Center after failing to post $10,000 bail.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 8.