Former Topeka McDonalds employee arrested for putting mustard in police officers drink

[MichMary]

2. Deterrance?

Yup. It's assault.

Years ago my son was in a 15k race. It was a school-sponsored event, and there were water stations along the course, manned by students. Well, as a "prank" the kid at one of the stations gave my son something that definitely wasn't water. It turned out to be mouthwash, but we didn't know at the time that it was harmless. Could have been anything.

We did go to the ER, and after giving the doc the details, they called the police. An officer showed up and took my son's story, and then went to that kid's house. We later heard that the kid knew as soon as the cop showed up at his front door what it was all about. Probably just about crapped his pants. I can't remember the outcome, but I'm pretty sure he never did anything like that ever again. Nor did anyone else who knew the story.