Author: Lisa Burdick

Home Depot, one of the largest employers in the U.S., is changing its drug testing policies, removing marijuana from screening tests for most workers. Starting September 1, pre-employment testing for cannabis will no longer apply to most employees, except those in Asset Protection and Corporate Security roles. This shift follows a broader trend among corporations… Continue reading Home Depot to End Marijuana Testing for Most Employees Amid Cannabis Reforms

In a surprising twist, the over-the-counter spray that led to world No. 1 tennis player Jannik Sinner failing two drug tests earlier this year displays “DOPING” on its packaging. The Italian-sold spray, Trofodermin, contains the banned anabolic steroid clostebol. Despite this, Sinner has been cleared to compete and will face Jack Draper in the U.S.… Continue reading Spray Behind Tennis Star’s Failed Drug Test Carries Clear ‘Doping’ Warning

The anti-doping program for the Paris Olympics identified 45 violations, with five athletes testing positive during the Games, the International Testing Agency (ITA) announced Thursday. The remaining 40 violations were detected before the event among competitors expected to participate. In July and August, the ITA collected 6,130 samples from 4,150 athletes, testing urine, blood, and… Continue reading Paris Olympics Anti-Doping Program Uncovers 45 Violations, Testing Sees 4% Increase

In a swift operation near Bessemer, Jefferson County detectives nabbed two individuals following a high-speed chase, resulting in significant drug trafficking charges. Acting on a Crime Stoppers tip, officers with the Vice and Narcotics Division, along with specialized units, set their sights on a suspect peddling drugs in the area. The drama unfolded on September… Continue reading Bold Takedown in Bessemer: Jefferson County’s Latest Drug Bust Nets Two Arrests, Large Haul of Narcotics

After a year of intense investigation, two men have been arrested on drug trafficking charges in Hudson, Massachusetts. The arrests came Friday when Hudson police executed a search warrant at a Stow residence, uncovering significant quantities of illegal substances. The suspects, identified as 29-year-old Francis Feliz Mejia of Roxbury and 33-year-old Charles Claussen of Stow,… Continue reading Two Arrested in Hudson Drug Bust After Year-Long Investigation

A Lancaster man is facing serious felony charges after allegedly delivering drugs that led to the overdose death of a Martic Township resident. Pennsylvania State Police have charged 29-year-old Jason Ramos-Malave with supplying the drugs that resulted in the death of Michael Anthony Montijo in April. Montijo was found deceased in his home, and the… Continue reading Lancaster Man Charged in Connection with Fatal Drug Overdose

A month-long investigation into a drug distribution operation in Little Egg Harbor has led to charges against five Ocean County residents, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. The investigation culminated in a raid at a residence on Bear Hollow Court. Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer reported that John Pecoreno, 40, and Elysia Sullins, 23, were… Continue reading Five Charged in Little Egg Harbor Drug Bust Following Major Narcotics Seizure

New research reveals that 54% of people who regularly use party drugs, such as ecstasy, are also taking ADHD medications without a prescription. This marks the highest rate since the National Drug and Alcohol Research Center at UNSW Sydney began tracking the trend in 2007. The 2024 report surveyed 740 individuals from major Australian cities,… Continue reading More Than Half of Party Drug Users Now Taking ADHD Meds Without Prescription, Study Shows

The Amarillo Police Department’s investigation into a recent string of drive-by shootings has led to multiple arrests and the discovery of drugs and firearms. Officers from the Proactive Criminal Enforcement Unit (PACE), the Neighborhood Police Officer Unit (NPO), and other divisions launched the investigation, focusing on three recent drive-by shootings. With information provided by school… Continue reading Amarillo Police Crack Down: Drive-By Shooting Probe Uncovers Drugs, Guns, and Stolen Car

A University of Kentucky laboratory is required to repay more than $1 million after federal horse-racing authorities discovered that 91 drug tests had been falsified. The lab could also be the subject of a criminal investigation, as its former director, Dr. Scott Stanley, is accused of issuing fake test results, including two that wrongly implicated… Continue reading Kentucky Lab Faces $1 Million Repayment Over False Drug Tests