Dunkin’ Donuts surprises Macon sergeant who was featured in viral TikTok
A TikTok video went viral of a Bibb County Sheriff’s Office sergeant who took a driver out to Dunkin’ Donuts after her car got totaled in Macon.
The donut chain quickly got wind of the video, which gained over 1.3 million likes by Friday. It featured Sgt. Angela Endsley, who responded to a scene when Florida driver Caiti Mackenzie had her car totaled on Interstate 75.
Mackenzie’s TikTok video documents their ride together in a patrol car, when they pulled up to a Dunkin’ drive-thru on Gray Highway.
“Not all heroes wear capes, but they do all drink Dunkin,’” the company commented with teary eyes and heart emojis on Florida driver Caiti Mackenzie’s TikTok the day she posted about the crash on March 25.
Mackenzie replied, “Can u get this hero a gift card for protection and serving?!” with smiley heart emojis.
It was only a matter of time until Dunkin’ actually surprised Endsley. A Dunkin’ food truck showed up at the sheriff’s office with Cuppy, the coffee cup-themed mascot, and Nick Patel, a local franchisee. The entire staff was served free drinks.
Endsley received a $100 Dunkin’ gift card and free Dunkin’ swag, including a drink tumbler, bedazzled cup and bucket hat.
“Having learned that she is also a big fan of Dunkin’, our team felt it was only right to reward her with a Dunkin’ gift card to cover her upcoming Dunkin’ runs,” Emily Bartels, Dunkin’ field marketing manager, told The Telegraph in an email. “(She went) above and beyond in the call of duty.”
The sheriff’s office thanked Dunkin’ and applauded Endsley for her good deed Friday afternoon on Facebook.
“We are thankful for the appreciation and the kind gesture,” BCSO said on Facebook. “On an additional note, congratulations to Sgt. Endsley on her 19-year anniversary of dedicated service.”
Unraveling the TikTok
Mackenzie recorded a lighthearted video of herself in the passenger seat of Endsley’s patrol car after her car got towed away from the crash.
The caption said, “Totaled my car and became besties with my police woman. Officer Endsley saved me. We took her granddaughter to school and got Dunkin’. Thank goodness for sweet kind people.”
The sergeant revealed her go-to Dunkin’ order, “avocado toast without the bacon and a medium raspberry watermelon refresher made with water.”
Mackenzie got a sparkling energy drink and offered to pay for their orders, but Endsley tried to refuse.
“You literally saved me. I’m not letting you pay,” Mackenzie said. “My treat, forever. It’s women like you that we need.”
She pointed the camera toward the cup holders between them, which held bullet casings and other items.
“Bullets, those are bullets,” Mackenzie said, while laughing. “Oh my gosh, I’m actually in a cop car.”
Endsley was laughing through the whole ride.
When they pulled up to the sheriff’s office, Mackenzie joked, “On a date at the police station. Casual.”
This story may be updated as more information becomes available.