“This was completely and solely fabricated by a Herington police officer who is no longer employed with our agency,” Hornaday said. Cook said footage from the restaurant’s security cameras had quickly debunked the officer’s accusations that an employee had written across the cup. The resigned officer, 23, began working with the force just two months ago. Hornaday declined to name the officer, saying the incident is a personnel issue. The resignation leaves just five full-time officers in the Herington police department, including Hornaday.

Source: National Post December 31, 2019 16:26 UTC