Southern Nevada Health District says former McDonald's employee spitting in customer's drink is a 'criminal act' 3 Action News and Chief Investigator Darcy Spears are still following possible actions being taken after a McDonaldâs employee reportedly spit into a Las Vegas customerâs iced drink. and last updated 2021-02-24 01:01:10-05 LAS VEGAS (KTNV) â 13 Action News and Chief Investigator Darcy Spears are still following possible actions being taken after a McDonaldâs employee reportedly spit into a Las Vegas customerâs iced drink. The incident happened on Dec. 22. Cynthia Baer went to McDonaldâs near Tropicana Avenue and Jones Boulevard to buy a treat for her kids. She also ordered an iced sugar-free French vanilla latte.