John Allen WaskeySTEVENSVILLE, Md. (WBOC/AP- The Queen Anne's County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man accused of pouring bleach on a supermarket case full of meat.
John Allen Waskey, 57, of Chester, has been charged with malicious destruction of property of more than $500, theft of less than $1,000 and contaminating or poisoning food or drink.
Deputies say managers at the Food Lion, located at 300 Thompson Creek Mall Road in Stevensville, reported Friday that 96 packages of chicken and pork had been ruined because of the bleach.
Authorities say security video from the night before showed a man pouring bleach over the meat. Workers identified the man as a former employee.
Food Lion is recalling all fresh meat sold at the Stevensville store from Jan. 26 at 9:30 p.m. to Jan. 27 at 9 a.m. Customers can return the meat to the store for a full refund.
