A Blaine man allegedly masturbated over his co-worker's coffee and at her desk multiple times when she wasn't present, in an attempt to get the woman to notice him, according to charges filed Thursday.
John R. Lind, 34, told police that he ejaculated into his co-worker's coffee and onto her desk or other items a number of times, the charges said.
The woman told police it likely occurred even more often than he said, reporting that her coffee tasted odd and that she saw drippings on her desk multiple times.
Lind was charged via summons in Ramsey County District Court with fifth-degree criminal sexual conduct and fifth-degree attempted criminal sexual conduct. He is not in custody.
"He denied that it was a sexual compulsion that he could not control," the charges said. "Lind said he knew it was wrong, and he did it anyway. Lind denied having done this to other women. Lind indicated he was sorry for what he had done, and he said he knew it was gross and wrong."
According to the complaint:
Police last week responded to a report of a disorderly employee at Beisswenger's hardware store, 1823 Old Hwy. 8, New Brighton. The woman told police that she suspected Lind of leaving bodily fluids on her desk.
That afternoon, the woman told police, she saw Lind standing at her desk with his back turned to her and his hands in front of him. The woman told authorities that she thought he was doing something but couldn't determine what.
