A Powell McDonald’s worker is facing a felony charge of making terroristic threats after allegedly telling coworkers he would return to the restaurant and shoot them.
Blaine Allen Duzan, no date of birth listed in court records, had his initial appearance in Park County Circuit Court on Friday following his arrest on Wednesday, according to court documents.
He’s accused of becoming upset with a coworker at McDonald’s after being told he might have to stay later than his scheduled shift, according to an affidavit of probable cause written by Powell Police Officer Matt Koritnik.
Authorities learned of the alleged threat when another employee at the fast-food restaurant went to the Powell Police Department just after midnight Wednesday and reported the incident, the affidavit says.
The coworker “stated that Duzan said, ‘I might as well just bring my Glock tomorrow and air this place out, starting with (a particular coworker),’” Koritnik wrote.
The reporting coworker also told police that Duzan “had recently purchased a Glock handgun and had been discussing the firearm at work in the weeks prior,” the affidavit says.
The coworker who was the target of the alleged threat confirmed being made aware of the threat, and Duzan was later sent home after a supervisor learned of the threat.
Both workers “stated they believed Duzan was serious and were concerned for the safety of employees working at McDonald’s the following day,” the affidavit says.
A person who answered a call to the restaurant Friday declined to give a name but characterized the criminal charge as an overreaction.
“It’s something that got taken out of context,” the employee said, calling a felony charge of making terroristic threats “absurd. He’s a great person.”
However, the Powell police didn’t take the threat lightly, the affidavit says.
“Based on the statements of (the two coworkers), Duzan made a specific threat to return to McDonald’s on March 11, 2026, and ‘air this place out,’ referencing a Glock handgun he has recently purchased,” Koritnik wrote.
“Both witnesses stated they believed Duzan was serious and feared for the safety of employees working the following day if the threat were carried out,” the affidavit continues.
Duzan was arrested at about 11 a.m. outside his home, and later “admitted to making the above threatening statements,” according to Koritnik’s affidavit.
Court documents don’t yet reflect an attorney of record for Duzan, whether he has his own or may be appointed one.
If convicted of making terroristic threats, he could face up to three years in prison, a fine of not more than $10,000, or both.
Greg Johnson can be reached at greg@cowboystatedaily.com.
