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Honesdale Councilman in Court on Disorderly Conduct Charges

Honesdale Councilman in Court on Disorderly Conduct Charges - Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 5:47PM EST

Reported by: Eric Deabill
Wednesday, Dec 9, 2009 @ 05:47pm EST
HONESDALE, WAYNE COUNTY - A Honesdale councilman will go to trial on charges of disorderly conduct and public drunkenness charges. It all stems from a bizarre incident at an Arby's Restaurant in Texas Township from August 31, 2009.

State Police say James Brennan was drunk when he went through the Arby's Drive-Thru. Troopers say he ordered a combo meal but didn't like what he got. That's when Brennan demanded his money back but didn't go quietly. Workers say he cursed at them, appeared drunk and resisted arrest.

Brennan ignored reporters as he showed up for his court appearance Wednesday afternoon. After a 30-minute hearing a judge found there was enough evidence to forward the charges onto further court action.

Fast food worker James Masker testified against Councilman James Brennan, calling his actions that night rude.

"He came to the drive-thru very rude and everything. Drunk. He was intoxicated," Masker said. "I've never had a customer like this."

Brennan's attorney didn't want to comment after the hearing but in court said his client felt he got the wrong change and the wrong food while going through the drive-thru. He also challenged the police allegations that Brennan resisted arrest.

"I don't think there should be drunk drivers out on the road. I think that it should get taken care of. I mean, he's a councilman and just because he's a councilman doesn't mean he shouldn't be prosecuted for it," Masker said.

Police say the whole incident was about a French Dip Combo Meal. It cost $5.31. The worker said in court Wednesday afternoon that he even offered Brennan his money back. Councilman Brennan remains a free man tonight.
 


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