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Man Allegedly Drugs Woman's Drink Save Email Print
Posted: 10:48 PM Feb 18, 2008
Last Updated: 5:35 AM Feb 19, 2008
Reporter: Lauri Martin
Email Address: lmartin@kktv11news.com

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A waiter at a Colorado Springs restaurant spotted something that he thought was wrong. He stepped in and did something about it.

Police said 56-year-old Robert Psaty met a woman through an on-line dating service called singlesnet.com. The suspect works at the Colorado Mental Health Institute in Pueblo.

At the Ruby Tuesday Restaurant, Colt Haugen was waiting on a couple having a first date. "The woman got up from the table and went to the salad bar. She turned her back,” said Haugen.

He said that's when he saw the man slip a pill into the woman's drink. "I watched him do it, plain as day. I went to the bartender, got a new drink and swapped it out. ‘Here's a new drink,’ I said. He shot me this awful look, like a death glare. It gave me chills."

Haugen called police who then tested the drink for drugs. "It came back as Diazepam, which is a Valium," said an undercover detective with Metro Vice, Narcotics and Intelligence.

She said Robert Psaty admitted to having a prescription for valium and bringing the pills with him that night. “I think it's a warning for women everywhere. Watch where your drink is and carry with you."

The victim told 11 News that she never thought it would happen to her because she usually has a good sense of people.

The waiter said he doesn't consider himself a hero.

"You hear about it in Las Vegas or even at the clubs downtown, but not in a restaurant, not where people have hamburgers and salads," said Haugen.

Police said Psaty has been on-line dating for the past few years using serveral services including E-Harmony and singlesnet.com, so there may be other victims.

If you have any information that could help police or if you think you may be a victim, call Crime Stoppers at 634-STOP.

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Posted by: V.E.G. Location: Colorado on Nov 20, 2008 at 11:56 AM
Colt Haugen is like Dennis Blum's half-brother James Frederick Fayard, III a hero died saving others and Fayard is technically an African-American man.

Posted by: V.E.G. Location: Colorado on Aug 11, 2008 at 02:16 PM
Colt Haugen saved Nancy McGrath's life by taking away her drink contain a drug. In a way, Haugen is like combination of two people (the Frick and Frack of Grand Junction heroes David Wayne Gilcrease and Hobert Aley Franklin, Jr.).

Posted by: db Location: Colorado Springs on Feb 22, 2008 at 09:35 AM
Maria, that is one of the stupidest things I have ever heard. I met my girlfriend through an online dating service and we have been happily together for almost two years. It is insane to expect God to send us a mate. If you can’t rely on your own judgment, when such judgment is viewed by some as a gift from God, I feel very sorry for you because you cannot possibly be functioning as a rational adult in our society. That being said, we need more people like Colt in this world and I wish the best to Nancy to safely find whatever she is looking for in life....not everyone is a scum bag like Bob.

Posted by: Robin Location: Pueblo on Feb 22, 2008 at 08:45 AM
My girlfriend was dating him in 2005. He was very controlling and possessive. He was a habitual thief, shoplifter, liar, broke into her house, and lots of other stuff-- and she was a very vulnerable person. She finally got out of the relationship. He then was stalking her. The police were called, and he finally went away from her. He is a pretty good "con" when it comes to women.

Posted by: Nancy (The Victim) Location: Colorado Springs on Feb 21, 2008 at 05:53 PM
I believe that God was watching out for me that night, he worked through Colt, who may have saved my life. I honestly hope that ANYONE who may have gone on a date with Bob Ptasy who might have had a drink or two and can't really recollect what happened on the date thinking perhaps they had drunk too much, to think about coming forward about their experience. He has admittedly been on eHarmony and Singlesnet for a couple of years and I believe there are other victims out there. Whatever strange thing that may have transpired during or after their date was not their fault, please don't be afraid to contact the police department and just let them know what happened. He needs to be stopped once and for all.

Posted by: Maria Location: Michigan on Feb 21, 2008 at 10:49 AM
This serves as a warning for women and men everywhere to be careful, stop expecting to find a mate using or own methods and not trusting God to send us a mate. Online dating is very dangerous, you cant rely on your own judgement. If talking to strangers is wrong for our kids why do we think it is right for us?

Posted by: a woman on Feb 19, 2008 at 10:07 PM
Way to go Colt. It truly is great to know that you didn't just let it happen-- a lot of people would have. You ARE a hero to me and to that woman.

Posted by: LT Location: CS on Feb 19, 2008 at 08:19 PM
This not the first sicko that was employed there and committed a crime. It's apparent they don't check who they hiring. Makes one wonder what have the patients suffered. The restaurant employee should acknowledged by CSPD, and management of the restaurant. Great work!

Posted by: Mark Location: C/S on Feb 19, 2008 at 02:09 PM
Colt; glad to have people of your character and integrity living here. Not always the easy thing to do; getting involved in protecting another person. I'm sure the young lady is glad of the actions you took, you are an inspiration to us all. Good for you!!!!!!

Posted by: WOCARES Location: COLORADO SPRING on Feb 19, 2008 at 01:17 PM
THIER'S A LOT OF DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION STAFF, THAT HAVE GOT AWAY WITH CRIME'S.AND THE GOOD OLD BOY SYSTEM LET'S GO BY JUST WITH A SLAP ON THE HAND

Posted by: Don Location: C/S on Feb 19, 2008 at 11:10 AM
Great job Colt. It's nice to know there are still a few people in this city with the integrity to do the right thing.

Posted by: Poor Thing Location: CS on Feb 19, 2008 at 10:40 AM
Look at that face... he would have to drug someone to get them to go home with him... BLAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Posted by: Dan Location: Canon City on Feb 19, 2008 at 09:42 AM
Mr Psaty has had some real problems in his life he got into trouble when he worked for Colorado Dept of Corrections for locking up a staff member in a holding cell for just kicks to see how much it bother her searched her purse and used restraint hold on this person. He was termated for that action. I don't know how he got a job CMHIP. Must of not been put on his background sheet. It must of been part of his termnation from the DOC I hope CCPD can put a stop to this guy. He has got away with this type of thing before. He is very dangerous for women. I have know Mr Psaty for 20 years. Nothing he could do would surprize me.

Posted by: Jack Location: Security on Feb 19, 2008 at 09:03 AM
What a loser, I hope his roommate in the jail doesnt give him the courtasy of drugging him.

Posted by: ela Location: illinois on Feb 19, 2008 at 08:21 AM
Give the waiter a gold star. Many thanks from the females of the world.

Posted by: Jo Anne Location: Phoenix on Feb 19, 2008 at 08:08 AM
I know Colt and this doesn't surprise me of him. Good to know there are still people out there looking out for each other. GIRLS!!!!!!! you cannot leave any kind of a drink. When you leave a drink, you get a new one.

Posted by: Ted Location: Manitou on Feb 19, 2008 at 07:40 AM
I'm curious now...what would be the legal charge/terminology for dosing someones drink? If there is'nt one, there should be...this action is indicitive of a sick mind...

Posted by: Steve Location: Denver on Feb 19, 2008 at 05:13 AM
One word: Loser

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  • Posted By: PamelaSweet! What a great place to be a teenager! Now your liquor is as easy to get as your drugs! Take that Mr. Establishment (total sarcasm haters)!
  • Posted By: KennaYou make it sound like this happened last night or even within a month!! Truth is Im the bartender @ Porkys and I never gave anyone under 21 a beer!!!!
  • Posted By: Phil DuhonGood reporting, but a little misleading. Porky's was stung in July, the video posted was from July and drastic measures have been taken since and before then to stop underage drinking. A bar or a club have nothing to gain from selling to a minor. I am not disputing this report, but the way it was presented is a little shady. I noticed you used Oscar's as well but failed to report that the sting was un-successful.
  • Posted By: ID everyonewow! This is really scary.
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