NEW YORK -- A teenage McDonald's worker was charged with assault after allegedly hiding bits of glass in a hamburger served to a police officer, authorities said Sunday. The officer, who is assigned to the canine unit, suffered cuts to his throat and mouth while eating a Big Mac he bought from the McDonald's on Garrison Avenue in the Bronx late Saturday. He was treated at a hospital and released. An investigation led police to Albert Garcia Jr., 18, of the Bronx, who works at the restaurant, according to Sgt. Mary Christine Doherty, a police department spokeswoman. Police said they were charging Garcia with first-degree assault, reckless endangerment and criminal possession of a weapon. He was not immediately available for comment. Juan Rodriguez, the owner and operator of the Hunts Point franchise, said in a statement that the restaurant was cooperating with authorities. "The safety of my customers and my crew is top priority and I take this matter very seriously," he said.

Often times I wonder why
There's love and hate, theres live or die.
When sickness comes I must decide:
When feelings go, theres suicide.