Crime & Safety
Suspect Arrested for Pouring Cleaning Fluid into Office Coffee Maker: LCSO
Several people say they became ill after an ex-employee at a Sterling company allegedly poured cleaning fluid into the office coffee maker.
LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA — A Sterling woman was arrested for allegedly pouring a cleaning agent into a coffee maker over several weeks at a business where she had previously worked, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office (LCSO).
Deputies say that several employees of the company located in the 45000 block of Ocean Court in Sterling reported that they have been ill on Oct. 13.
The subject was identified as Mayda E. Rivera-Juarez, 32, of Sterling.
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Rivera-Juarez was arrested on October 21 and charged with Felony Assault (Adulteration of Food, Drug, with Intent).
She is being held at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center without bond, according to the LCSO.
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