KPD: LaGrange man arrested after assaulting and threatening McDonalds employees

August 6, 2026 | 6:19 PM

KPD’s C-Squad officers were dispatched to McDonald’s, located at 110 W. Vernon Avenue, in reference to a disturbance.

While officers were responding, dispatchers advised that the suspect had assaulted an employee and was threatening to shoot multiple employees.

When officers arrived, they observed a shirtless male, identified as 24-year-old Arkim Pender of LaGrange, attempting to climb through the drive-thru window.

Pender fled on foot after seeing officers. Officers pursued Pender and were ultimately able to take him into custody. Officers did not locate a firearm during the arrest.

Pender was transported to the Lenoir County Jail and charged with:

- Resisting a Public Officer

- Assault on a Female

- Second-Degree Trespass

- Communicating Threats (4 Counts)