Man Accused of Putting Gorilla Super Glue in Coworker's Soda Drink at Wisconsin State Fair Park
Ross was allegedly filmed committing the offense after his coworker suspected he had been contaminating her drinks
The police say the defendant admitted to putting a supplement in his colleague's Coca-Cola drink
A man is being accused of putting superglue in his coworker's soda while working at Wisconsin State Fair Park.
According to a criminal complaint obtained by PEOPLE from the Milwaukee County District Attorney's office on Friday, March 28, Joseph Ross 'placed a substance in liquid edibles with the intent to cause bodily harm to another person' on March 20.
Per the complaint, the victim, whose name is listed as JH, reported the incident to police during a foot patrol at Wisconsin State Fair Park Exhibition Center on that same day. "During the conversation, JH told the Officers that approximately 2 to 3 weeks ago, JH suspected that her beverages on her desk had been contaminated by a chemical substance.'
She realized there had been contamination 'due to the strong chemical smell and taste. JH stated that upon consumption of those beverages, she became ill,' according to the complaint, which claimed that the victim did not consent to anyone putting anything in her drink.
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Because of her suspicion about the drink, the complaint claims that on March 20 'JH set up a surveillance camera concealed below her computer monitor to see if anyone was putting substances into her beverage.' The complaint adds that JH's camera captured Ross, who shares an office with her, at around 9:52 a.m. putting a foreign substance into her drink.
As a result, 'the Officers started their investigation,' the complaint claims.
In surveillance footage, Ross was allegedly captured squeezing a liquid substance from a small tube with a white nozzle into a Coke can while wearing latex gloves. Per the complaint, the defendant was then seen leaving the office.
On March 20 at around 5:20 p.m, Ross admitted, during an interview with Lt. Rehbein, to putting a supplement in his colleague's Coca Cola.
While searching for the latex gloves and substance container in Ross' office, officers were able to find clear protective gloves that were wrapped around a blue plastic cap and a Gorilla Super Glue container.
Soon after, Ross was placed under arrest and taken to the Criminal Justice Facility for processing.
If convicted for this Class I Felony offense, the defendant could be fined up to $10,000 and/or be sentenced to up to three years and six months in prison.
In a statement to PEOPLE, a spokesperson from Wisconsin State Fair Park said the individuals involved 'were employed by a vendor and were not State Fair Park employees, therefore, we cannot comment on employment status.'
'However, since this incident occurred while at State Fair Park, our police department responded, conducted a thorough investigation, and submitted the report to the District Attorney,' they continued. 'Additionally, our police department has issued a 'No Trespass Order' to the individual being charged.'
They added, 'While this incident did not happen between State Fair Park employees and did not involve any patrons, we want to reiterate that safety is top priority at State Fair Park, and we take these matters very seriously.'
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