Fake DEA agent busted while trying to get discount at Wendy’s in Bunnell, police say

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BUNNELL, Fla. – A man trying to get a discount on his fast-food order is accused of impersonating a DEA agent, according to Bunnell police.

David Stover, 57, was arrested Monday at the Wendy’s at 2570 Commerce Parkway.

Police said they were called to Wendy’s because a customer was arguing with the staff.

Officers said Stover was demanding a law enforcement discount and started threatening to report staff to corporate for not giving it to him.

According to police, Stover was a regular at that Wendy’s for the past two years. Workers said he used to get a discount at the restaurant because he had a friend who was a cashier there, according to the arrest report, but when that worker left their job, Stover started claiming he was a law enforcement officer.

The manager at the store told investigators that Stover would often tell workers he was an undercover DEA agent and would occasionally flash a badge when asked for proof, the report stated.

Investigators said Stover denied ever claiming to be a DEA agent, however, he did admit to carrying a concealed carry permit badge, which he claimed he showed the employees because they asked to see it.

Stover faces a charge of impersonating a law enforcement officer.

JasonDJ on April 13rd, 2022 at 13:18 UTC »

"I'm a DEA Officer!"

"Sir, this is a Wendy's".

ebolafever on April 13rd, 2022 at 13:15 UTC »

Sir this is a... well, ok, you actually know where you are.

themanifoldcuriosity on April 13rd, 2022 at 12:47 UTC »

I'm just here to enjoy how that concealed weapon permit badge is made to look like it's something actually related to law enforcement, so all the people who have one can LARP like they're important people who are doing a real thing. Es muy lindo.