Assault on Police

Starbucks worker admits spitting in cops’ coffees and had even boasted about it, police chief says
Mollie Mansfield
Jul 21 2020, 21:21 ET
Updated: Jul 21 2020, 21:21 ET


A STARBUCKS worker admitted spitting in cops' coffees and had even boasted about it, according to a police chief.

Kevin Trejo, 21, was charged with subjecting a law enforcement officer to contact with a bodily fluid, tampering with a cup of coffee knowing it was ordered by an officer and creating a hazardous condition on Monday.

3Kevin Trejo was arrested on MondayCredit: Park Ridge Police

The barista was "arrogant enough to be bragging about it" and his actions were "very disturbing," Chief Joseph Madden told NJ.com on Tuesday.

Madden also told the outlet that Starbucks cooperated and that the incident did not involve any other workers.
A Starbucks spokeswoman confirmed that Trejo was fired.

Sara Autio told NJ: "This individual’s behavior was reprehensible and not at all a reflection of how our employees treat our customers on a daily basis.

3Chief Joseph Madden said Trejo's actions were 'very disturbing'Credit: Park Ridge Police Department

ks3The incident took place at a Starbuc in Park Ridge