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Anybody know what’s up at McDonald’s?
02/25/2015 9:39 PM by John M
From a reader:
What’s happening at McDonald’s? Lots of cops, yellow tape in the parking lot there’s an SUV with an open hatch and it’s blocked by yellow tape. We’ve had to stop for unmarked cars twice from McDonald’s to 35th. Lights everywhere.
Looks like they don’t suspect foul play.
http://wtvr.com/2015/02/25/mcdonalds-body-18th-and-broad/
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Mick Hope, I eat there nearly every morning going to work for the past 15-years and the only other death I know about was the suicide in the restroom a few years back.
Our own 4-corners Charlie Johnson was found in a similar way… dead in his car. It happens.
Last guy that died there took his own life..in the bathroom on Mother’s Day, 2011 I believe.
Well people, this is one of the most hood McDonald’s in all of Richmond.
Nasty employees + heroine addicts + methadone clinic junkies + hang out for bums + prostitutes +quick access to 95= perfect place for drug deals and those who are involved in unlawful activity.
Over the years I’ve witnesses drug deals and hookers, almost every other time I have visited. If you don’t think so, pay close attention to your surroundings. Most of the deals happen right in the store!
The last time I was in there, an addict passed out, face down into one of his 3 mcdoubles. It looked like he was going pass out before his buddy walked in and smacked him in his head a couple times.
True, there are a lot of homeless people hanging out there but I go trough the drive-thru and only see what goes on outside. Nothing like you are describing Church Hillian but it isn’t a white suburbia store either so you are going to see some things. I think it is allowed to happen because the employees are afraid to approach them in fear of their own lives. It does need cleaned up.
One of my beefs about this location is that they observe reverse discrimination. I see hiring events going on in their parking lots and flyers adverting them that depicts only black figures. It has been many years since I have seen a white employee at the counters or cooking. Around 8-10 years ago I even saw one of these female crack-heads you speak of working behind the counter! And I wonder how the health inspections don’t come up with critical violations with the way they handle food as well as the store’s condition. Food quality nor portion consistency isn’t there either.
I wish we had more variety in our area for fast food like a Hardee’s or Wendy’s, but it is what it is and on my route to work so… they stay busy.
I don’t frequent McDonald’s much (my waistline doesn’t like it) but when I do, the employees are friendly and polite – I do only go through the drive-through so it may be different inside but my experiences have always been positive.
Y’all are right, the drivethru isn’t horrible, but what is going on inside, that you don’t see from the comfort of your own vehicle is what’s scary.
Eric, I’ve felt discriminated against in the store. One two occasions, back to back, I ordered a meal w a drink. I was not “allowed” to get my drink until my food was ready. What bothered me was all the other patrons got their cup as soon as they placed their order. I even witnessed people handed cups who didn’t even order anything. And yes I was the only person w lack of skin color in the store at the time
Hey, could he coincidence, but who really cares. I haven’t been there since in over 6 months. Guess this is why ol mc E Dees is strugglin’
This McDonald’s is alway busy so I’m guessing people are sitting waiting and watching for drug transactions and prostitution. Maybe people are going in and out McDonald’s getting food Humm oh no cause when a group of black people gather we are up to no good. And how exactly do you know drugs where being distributed. I feel people would always find a way to hide behind there computer identity and bash any chance they get. I agree it needs to be cleaned up. I mean u can’t expect McDonald’s that has a dollar menu to be on olive garden or red lobster level. People need to be more realistic. And majority of the hidden faces don’t even eat McDonald’s.
Peacelover89, Were you born with that name? Who’s hiding here?
It s easy to see hand to hand transactions or out of cars – I have seen it but not often.
As for the “Olive Garden” comment and Church Hillian’s comment about discrimination, I know it happens because I have had to park after going through the drive-thru when something was wrong with my order and heard them refer to me as “The White Man”. As a business, they can get into a LOT of trouble for that. I am sure you have seen where people get fired and sued because a waiter has written on a receipt something like “black girls” as a table reference on a check/receipt. What is the difference?
The problem is spiraling out of control because in part of another thread here, the lack of discipline by parents and the lack of proper upbringing to respect others. True, they don’t pay much but should be happy to even have a job! And the other problem is “franchise”. I think when Ray Kroc founded it in 1955 he didn’t have in mind franchises being improperly run and supposed to represent a brand name.
So you think McDonald’s is struggling because you no longer eat there? No wonder they passed you over on your drink. You probably was in there acting like you are acting now. And you are the only one on here making it a racial issue. This post is about someone found in the parking lot. Your concerns need to be taking up with management. Could it be that they where just busy.
How can you look at a person and say they are a crackhead? How does a crack head look? I would love to know you all description of a “crackhead”. You people on here are the worst judgmental people.
On that note, I’m shutting this one down.