Police: Doughnut shop worker slashes man's tires

[February 20, 2009]  NATICK, Mass. (AP) -- All the customer wanted was coffee. Instead, he needs four new tires. Police say a worker at a Massachusetts Dunkin' Donuts slashed the tires on a customer's Jeep after the two got into an argument Tuesday.

Thirty-nine-year-old Thomas Zazulak was charged with malicious destruction of property and disturbing the peace.

Police say the dispute broke out when the customer -- whose name wasn't released -- started to leave because he was tired of waiting for the cup of coffee he ordered.

Words were exchanged, then Zazulak allegedly followed him outside, pulled out a folding knife and slashed the tires.

Zazulak pleaded not guilty Thursday. His lawyer, Joseph Leone, says he has no history of violence and the truth will come out in the legal process.

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Information from: MetroWest Daily News, http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/

[Associated Press]

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