Crime

Lexington Wendy’s employee arrested after attacking two other workers at restaurant

An employee of the Wendy’s on South Broadway was arrested after assaulting two other employees Saturday night, Lexington police said.
An employee of the Wendy’s on South Broadway was arrested after assaulting two other employees Saturday night, Lexington police said. kward1@herald-leader.com

An intoxicated employee at a Lexington Wendy’s restaurant was arrested after she assaulted two other employees Saturday night, police said.

Police were called to the restaurant at 1100 South Broadway at about 6:40 p.m. A caller reportedly said that an employee was punching another worker in the face.

When they arrived, police found the intoxicated employee and two others who had been assaulted, said Lexington police Lt. Jeremiah Davis.

The woman who was arrested will be charged with two counts of fourth-degree assault, alcohol intoxication and disorderly conduct, he said.

Davis said no one was transported to the hospital by ambulance.

Karla Ward
Lexington Herald-Leader
Karla Ward is a native of Logan County who has worked as a reporter at the Herald-Leader since 2000. She covers breaking news. Support my work with a digital subscription
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