Prosecutors: Woman Given Poisoned Tea by Acquaintance at Bergen County Restaurant

New Jersey Restaurant Incident: Prosecutors Say Woman Was Given Poisoned Tea

An Ordinary Restaurant Visit Turns Shocking After Woman Allegedly Drinks Poisoned Tea

Prosecutors Reveal Disturbing Details in Bergen County Poisoned Tea Case

Another shocking news story in an already "shocking" week. Word comes of an alleged poisoning in Bergen County.

According to a report from Patch, "Rohweniven Bacani, 52, of Hackensack, was charged with aggravated assault, said the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office."

According to reports, "Prosecutors determined that the victim was poisoned with a benzodiazepine added to the tea."

The two women met to discuss problems with a bank account.

The poisoned woman fell unconscious and woke up in an area hospital unaware of what had happened.

Thursday at her Hackensack home, Ms. Bacani was arrested. She was charged with third-degree aggravated assault and is being held in the Bergen County Jail.

Prosecutors added that the victim is recovering following several days in the hospital.