Man jailed for allegedly making false citizenship-based arrest at SD area restaurant

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) – A man landed behind bars today after allegedly grabbing the manager of a University City-area fast-food restaurant, calling him an illegal alien, telling him he was under arrest and dragging him out of the business.

Joshua Walter Cobb, 40, entered the McDonald’s in the 4200 block of Nobel Drive at about noon Thursday and approached the victim, who is Hispanic, from behind, according to the San Diego Police Department. The suspect then allegedly wrapped his arm around the worker’s neck, accused him of being in the country unlawfully and led him outside.

“Other McDonald’s employees came to the aid of the manager, and when security guards arrived on scene, (Cobb) left the (premises),” SDPD Lt. Cesar Jimenez said…

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