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An Oregon man finds himself in the center of a disturbing controversy after being accused of spiking smoothies with sedatives and serving them to his daughter’s pre-teen friends.

The shocking incident, which unfolded on the night of August 25, 2023, led to multiple felony charges against Michael Meyden, a 57-year-old resident of Lake Oswego, Oregon. 

The detailed court documents indicate that additional charges could be filed in the future.

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Spiking smoothies 

Court documents and a probable cause affidavit shed light on the troubling events that transpired that fateful night.

 Meyden stands accused of drugging three 12-year-old girls who were staying over at his home. 

The girls, hospitalized shortly after the incident, tested positive for benzodiazepine, a potent sedative commonly prescribed for anxiety disorders. 

Benzodiazepines such as Valium, Xanax, and Klonopin are known for inducing sedation, sleepiness, and relaxation.

According to the affidavit, Meyden faces a litany of charges, including three felony counts of causing another person to ingest a controlled substance, three felony counts of applying a schedule IV-controlled substance to the body of a minor, and three misdemeanor counts of delivering to a minor a schedule IV-controlled substance.

Probable Cause Affidavit

The affidavit, authored by a Lake Oswego police Detective Nicole Palmeri, outlines the sequence of events leading up to the alleged drugging. Meyden’s active involvement in the girls’ activities during the sleepover, which included trips to get their nails done and fetching pizza for dinner, stands in stark contrast to the sinister act he’s accused of committing.

Meyden prepared smoothies for the girls before bedtime. Each girl, including the suspect's daughter, received two smoothies in milkshake-style glasses. Each drink was accompanied by specifically colored reusable straws to distinguish them. He insisted each girl drink from her designated cup.

While one girl consumed two cups, another had one cup, and a third reported drinking very little since she didn’t like the taste.

It is uncertain how much the suspect's daughter drank, although witnesses noted her intake appeared significant. 

Sleepover ends Abruptly

The affidavit indicates that Meyden appeared to monitor the girls even after they were in bed for the night. The girl who didn’t drink much recounted the man repeatedly attempted to physically separate her from her friends.