DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – Approximately 75 people took part in a planned protest at the Starbucks Roasting Plant in Minden, Nevada, on Monday, December 15. At 5:40 a.m., the protestors arrived at the plant, with 32 of them blocking the main truck and vehicle entrance to the facility, prompting the arrival of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO).
DCSO personnel were deployed to ensure the safety and security of the facility, located at 2525 Starbucks Way in Minden, Nevada.
At approximately 8 a.m., Starbucks Security advised the DCSO that all protesters were required to leave the Starbucks property or face arrest for trespassing. The protest leader was contacted and advised that protesters would be requested to leave Starbucks’ property and relocate to public areas or be arrested.
At approximately 8:30 a.m., multiple announcements were made to all protesters advising them to leave the Starbucks property or face arrest for trespassing. Several protesters remained near the main gate and refused to leave.
DCSO personnel were deployed to contact the remaining protesters near the main gate. The individuals were again advised of Nevada trespass laws and informed that failure to leave the property would result in arrest. A total of 32 individuals refused to comply and were arrested for trespassing. These individuals were removed from the area and issued citations in lieu of physical arrest.
The remaining protesters complied with lawful orders and relocated to public areas to continue with their protest.
At approximately 10:15 a.m., all protesters had voluntarily left the area, and the incident concluded without further disturbance.
The protest was part of the national Starbucks Workers United movement, demanding “fair contracts, better pay, and other union issues.” They were in York, Penn., and Minden, Nev. on Monday.