A Chicago Dunkin' Donuts worker has been arrested after allegedly spitting into an Illinois police officer's coffee.
Illinois State Police said that Vincent J. Sessler, 25, of Chicago, was charged on Friday (31 July) with disorderly conduct, reckless conduct and battery to a peace officer.
The incident is said to have taken place the night before on 30 July when the unidentified officer went to the Dunkin' Donuts at around 10.20pm to buy a large cup of black coffee.
CBS reported that the cop took the lid off his coffee to let it cool down which was when he noticed a large, thick piece of mucus that was later confirmed to be saliva floating in it.
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Illinois State Police Director Brendan F. Kelly said in a news release: "This is outrageous and disgusting. The men and women of the Illinois State Police put their heart and soul into protecting the lives and rights of all people in this state every day.
"They deserve better than this insulting and dangerous treatment."
Dunkin' Donuts later confirmed the employee had been fired following the incident.
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A spokesperson told NBC 5: "We are aware of the matter that took place at the Dunkin' restaurant located at 6738 W. Archer, Chicago, IL. Dunkin' and all of our franchisees share the goal of creating a welcoming environment in all Dunkin' restaurants and treating all guests with dignity and respect.
"The type of behavior reported to us is inconsistent with the brand's values. The franchise owner who independently owns and operates this restaurant, informs us that he took immediate action to investigate the matter and terminated the individual responsible for this reprehensible behavior.
"Dunkin' has a deep appreciation for police officers who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe, and the franchise owner has reached out directly to the officer to apologize for the experience."
The investigation is ongoing and Sessler is being held in custody at the Chicago Police Department's 8th District.
Featured Image Credit: Illinois State Police/CBS