Chester Woman Arrested for Pulling Gun on Taco Bell Staff
Queen Anne's County, MD - A trip to Taco Bell turned into a criminal case after a Chester woman allegedly pulled out a handgun during a fight over her food order.
Queen Anne's County deputies were called to the Taco Bell in Chester, Maryland, on June 18, 2026, after employees reported a woman displayed a handgun while arguing with staff.
When deputies arrived, they detained two people. One was a woman who matched the suspect's description, later identified as 30-year-old Ashely Andrews of Chester, Maryland. The other was someone in her group who had also been part of the argument inside the restaurant.
Deputies searched Andrews and found a loaded firearm on her. Staff members at the Taco Bell confirmed she was the woman involved in the incident.
According to staff, Andrews got upset about how long she was waiting for her food. During the argument, she told employees to meet her in the parking lot. She then allegedly lifted her shirt to reveal the gun and made threatening comments toward them.
Deputies didn't just take the staff's word for it. They reviewed surveillance video along with cell phone footage recorded by an employee. Both videos reportedly showed Andrews lifting her shirt to show the gun and placing her hand on the grip while yelling at staff.
Andrews was arrested and now faces several charges, including 2nd Degree Assault, Handgun on Person, Disturbing the Peace and Disorderly Conduct, and Reckless Endangerment. She was also banned from returning to that Taco Bell location.
Andrews appeared before the District Court Commissioner for her charges and was subsequently released on a $5,000 unsecured bond.
This case is a good reminder that even small disagreements can escalate fast, and bringing a weapon into the mix turns a simple complaint into a serious legal matter. Local fast food workers deal with the public all day, every day, and incidents like this put their safety at risk.
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