Author: Lisa Burdick

A major drug bust in East Baton Rouge Parish has taken a suspected fentanyl trafficker off the streets, along with over 12,000 lethal doses of the dangerous drug. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office (EBRSO) announced the arrest of Charles Brown and two others following a two-month investigation. The operation, which began with a tip… Continue reading Baton Rouge Drug Bust Seizes Over 12,000 Lethal Doses of Fentanyl, Suspected Trafficker Arrested

A custodian at McKeesport Area School District’s Founders Hall Middle School is facing serious charges after being caught with over 250 bags of suspected heroin or fentanyl on school grounds. Jason Tom was arrested outside the school’s administration parking lot in the early hours of August 30. According to police, Tom initially denied having drugs,… Continue reading McKeesport School Custodian Arrested for Drug Possession on Campus

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner triumphed at the U.S. Open, defeating Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 to claim his first title at the tournament. The victory, Sinner’s second major win of 2024, came after a year marked by controversy following two failed drug tests in March. Though he was cleared last month, the shadow of… Continue reading Sinner Shakes Off Drug Test Controversy to Win U.S. Open

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