Man spiked colleagues' drinks with LSD because they had ‘negative energy’

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A 19-year-old suspect is facing possible charges of second-degree assault and possession of a controlled substance after allegedly lacing his colleagues’ drinks with LSD. The teenager reportedly told police officers he added the drug to his coworkers’ drinks because they had “negative energy.” He added the LSD to two of his colleague’s water bottles and another employee’s coffee, police said. Describing reactions the employees may have experienced from LSD use, Sergeant Tony Dennis from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department told local news channel KMOV: “You're going to have an increased heart rate, temperature, higher blood pressure.” He added: “It's been described as causing the shakes or tremors.” The workers displayed reactions consistent with LSD use, according to the Jefferson County Municipal Enforcement Group tasked with investigating local drug crimes. Support free-thinking journalism and attend Independent events The employees who allegedly consumed the laced drinks were immediately sent to a local urgent care centre when they became dizzy and shaky.