Police were called to Denny's in Shelby when a man complained about a transgender person who used the same bathroom as his wife.

Michael Lloyd, who identifies as being a woman, went to use the restroom at Denny’s early Sunday morning when another patron, David Short, became “upset” about her using the facilities at the same time as his wife. Short’s reaction was to call Shelby Police Department, according to police reports.

When Officer S.M. Hill arrived at the scene, he told Short that under North Carolina House Bill 142, Lloyd was allowed to use that restroom.

HB142 was voted on in 2017, which changed the wording of the 2016 House Bill 2, which barred people from using a restroom different than their biological gender assigned at birth.

During the incident, Lloyd allegedly came out of the restaurant and cursed at Short. Short went back into the restaurant. Lloyd followed and spit on Short and his wife, according to police reports.

Lloyd was charged with disorderly conduct and released with an unsecure bond.

Lloyd told The Star she did not want to speak about the incident without first consulting an attorney.