Burger King drink order leads to assult charge

JOHN DAVIDSON\Frontiersman reporter

WASILLA -- A woman Alaska State Troopers say became "irate" and "belligerent" in the drive-through of the Wasilla Burger King was arrested Sunday after she allegedly assaulted employees and kicked in glass entry doors, breaking two lower glass panels in an apparent fit of rage.

Joelle Brown, 20, reportedly came into the store and began screaming at employees and threatening to fight them, troopers said. After allegedly spitting on three of the staff, Brown tried to throw a receipt printer at them and then struck the on-duty manager.

Brown later told troopers she behaved this way because restaurant employees did not say which drink was hers and which was her mother's.

Damage to the glass entry doors is estimated at $700, according to troopers. The restaurant's general manager declined to comment about the incident.

Brown was arrested for third-degree criminal mischief, fourth-degree assault and two counts of disorderly conduct.

Brown was booked at Mat-Su Pre-Trial Facility, where her bail was set at $1,000.

Contact John Davidson at john.davidson@frontiersman.com.