Overview
- A Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy says a Norwalk Starbucks handed him a cup on Jan. 9 with a hand-drawn pig after a 16-hour shift.
- The sheriff's department called the act extremely offensive and said the deputy reported it to the store manager for review.
- Sheriff Robert Luna contacted Starbucks corporate security and checked on the deputy, emphasizing support for personnel.
- Starbucks apologized to the deputy and the department, saying the sketch echoed the viral 'John Pork' meme and was never meant for a customer.
- Starbucks says it has fired the employee involved and identified the Norwalk store near Firestone and Pioneer, citing a mistaken handoff after doodling on cups.