Author: Lisa Burdick

A recent raid in Lewiston, Maine, ended with two arrests and the seizure of fentanyl, methamphetamine, psilocybin mushrooms, and a firearm, casting a shadow over a quiet apartment complex. On Thursday, October 10, Lewiston Police officers and agents from the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) executed a search warrant at 251 Blake Street, apartment #39.… Continue reading Lewiston Drug Bust Leads to Two Arrests, Seizure of Fentanyl, Meth, and Mushrooms

In a series of drug raids, Chihuahua state police seized a significant amount of fentanyl in Juárez, underscoring the region’s ongoing battle against synthetic opioids. The most recent bust, on October 9, revealed 130,000 fentanyl pills and led to the arrest of two individuals connected to a clandestine drug lab. The operation took place in… Continue reading Major Fentanyl Busts in Juárez Uncover Massive Drug Operation

A Bellport man faces serious charges after Suffolk County authorities seized 33 pounds of drugs, including a staggering 15 pounds of fentanyl—enough, officials say, to kill everyone on Long Island. Remon Gibson, 43, was arrested after a raid at his Sunburst Lane home on September 25 uncovered 17.5 pounds of cocaine alongside the fentanyl. Suffolk… Continue reading Long Island Man Charged After Fentanyl Seizure, Enough to Kill Thousands

Four people were arrested following a significant drug bust at a Fresno County property near Justin Garza High School late Thursday. The operation, uncovered by the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, took place in a warehouse located behind a home near Grantland and Ashlan avenues. The bust came after detectives received a tip from Valley Crime… Continue reading Major Drug Bust Near Fresno High School Leads to Four Arrests

The Supreme Court will soon hear arguments in a case that could reshape the legal landscape around CBD products. Douglas Horn, a former truck driver, claims he lost his job after failing a drug test due to a CBD product that allegedly contained THC, despite being marketed as THC-free. Horn took the CBD in 2012… Continue reading Supreme Court to Weigh Landmark Case on CBD Product and Failed Drug Test

New Jersey is challenging a private hospital system’s practice of testing all new parents for drugs, alleging that it’s done without consent and often leads to unnecessary reports to child services. The state’s Attorney General, Matthew Platkin, along with the Division on Civil Rights, filed a lawsuit against Virtua Health, claiming the hospital system’s policy… Continue reading New Jersey Takes on Universal Drug Testing of New Moms, Citing Civil Rights Violations

CrossFit recently imposed 4-year sanctions on athletes Jamie McGarva and Dayana Vicentelli following violations of the sport’s drug testing policy. McGarva, 50, tested positive for metabolites of GW501516 during the 2024 Masters CrossFit Games. It was his first appearance at the Games, where he originally secured second place in the men’s 50-54 age group. However,… Continue reading CrossFit Athletes Jamie McGarva & Dayana Vicentelli Hit with 4-Year Bans After Drug Violations

Ligonier Township supervisors have recommended a revised code of conduct for the Ligonier Valley Police Commission (LVPC), calling for mandatory annual drug testing of its members. In a 4-1 vote, the Board agreed to push forward with the proposal, citing community concerns about transparency and ethics. Supervisor Stephanie Verna cast the dissenting vote. The updated… Continue reading Ligonier Township Pushes for New Police Conduct Code with Drug Testing

A Virginia-based urine drug testing lab, LabXperior, and its owner, Tina Ball, have settled allegations of submitting false claims to North Carolina Medicaid. According to the Department of Justice, the company knowingly billed for unnecessary drug tests between September 2016 and December 2017. The case revolves around an illegal kickback scheme involving LabXperior and BPolloni… Continue reading Virginia Drug Testing Lab Settles False Claims Act Allegations for $235K: DOJ

A Pennsylvania-based lab, Atlantic Diagnostic Laboratories, has been hit with a $7.3 million penalty following an audit revealing overcharges to New Jersey’s Medicaid program. The audit, conducted by the State Comptroller’s Office, uncovered that the Bensalem family-owned lab billed Medicaid up to $1,035 for drug tests that were charged to others for just $2.38. “Medicaid… Continue reading PA Lab Ordered to Pay $7.3M to N.J. Medicaid After Drug Testing Overcharges