An undercover officer who visited the establishment had to be hospitalized after having a drink that was drugged.
An undercover officer who visited the establishment had to be hospitalized after having a drink that was drugged. Woven Carbon Fiber
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An undercover officer who visited the establishment had to be hospitalized after having a drink that was drugged.
A Wayne County judge denies bond for a Jesup man accused of drugging restaurant patrons. John Yonkosky, 57, had the hearing today. He will remain in jail without a future court date scheduled. Court records show a public defender will represent him.
A joint investigation led to his arrest on June 23, 2023.
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office and Jesup police announced that John Yonkosky, 57, was taken into custody Thursday following an arrest warrant executed at The Strand Bistro & Chophouse on Cherry Street.
According to investigators, both agencies received multiple reports in the past two months of people claiming they were drugged after having just a few drinks. Symptoms included extreme intoxication, dizziness and disorientation while waking up the next morning with no memory or spotty memory.
As part of the investigation, an undercover officer who visited the establishment had to be hospitalized after having a drink that was drugged.
Yonkosky is charged with reckless conduct, distribution of a Schedule II controlled substance, sexual battery and criminal attempt to commit rape.
The investigation is ongoing and authorities say more arrests and charges are expected.
If you have any information regarding the incidents, contact the Wayne County Sheriff's Office at 912-427-5970 or the Jesup Police Department at 912-427-1300.
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