A Wisconsin man is facing serious charges after allegedly putting super glue in his coworker’s soda at the Wisconsin State Fair Park.
Joseph Ross, a vendor working at the exhibition center, is accused of intentionally contaminating a Coca-Cola drink with the strong adhesive, causing the victim to become ill.
According to a criminal complaint obtained by PEOPLE, the incident took place on March 20, 2025. The victim, identified as JH, had suspected for several weeks that someone had been tampering with her beverages.
She reported that her drinks had a strong chemical smell and taste, making her feel sick each time she consumed them.
Alarmed by this, she decided to take matters into her own hands and set up a hidden camera to monitor her workspace.
The surveillance footage revealed the shocking moment when Ross, while wearing latex gloves, allegedly squeezed a substance from a small tube into JH’s soda.
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The camera clearly captured Ross pouring the liquid into her drink. Upon seeing the footage, authorities began investigating the incident, and Ross was eventually arrested after he admitted to the act during an interview with the police.
The investigation also led officers to Ross’s office, where they found a Gorilla Super Glue container and latex gloves matching the ones seen in the surveillance footage.
Ross, who was arrested shortly after the discovery, now faces felony charges that could result in up to $10,000 in fines and up to 3.5 years in prison if convicted.
The Wisconsin State Fair Park responded to the situation, stating that the individuals involved were employed by a vendor, not by the fairgrounds directly.
However, they emphasized that the police had thoroughly investigated the incident and that the safety of all individuals at the park is a top priority.
This disturbing case has raised questions about workplace safety and the boundaries of acceptable behavior, particularly in environments where employees work closely together.
