Dunkin' Worker Spit 'Piece Of Mucus' In Trooper's Coffee: Police

CHICAGO, IL — A Dunkin' employee faces multiple charges in connection with accusations he spit into a state trooper's coffee, and Illinois State Police say that for their own safety, officers will no longer patronize that location.

Former Dunkin' employee Vincent J. Sessler, 25, of Chicago, is charged with disorderly conduct, reckless conduct, and battery to a peace officer. A Dunkin' spokesperson told CNN that Sessler was fired for behavior "inconsistent with the brand's values" and that the company has reached out directly to the trooper to apologize.

State police said the trooper stopped at the Dunkin' location at 6738 W. Archer Ave. in the Garfield Ridge area around 10:20 p.m. Thursday and purchased a large black coffee. Because the coffee was extremely hot, the trooper removed the lid to cool it down.

It was then that the trooper saw a "large, thick piece of mucus" floating in the coffee, police said. The mucus was later confirmed to be saliva.

Sessler was arrested Friday afternoon.

"This is outrageous and disgusting," ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly said. "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. For their safety, ISP officers and employees will be prohibited from patronizing this location."