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updated: Sat Jul 19, 2008 07:42 pm

Drug Testing News

News on Drug Testing continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.

7 hrs ago | Post Tribune

School passes policy on random drug test

The Hobart School Board is preparing to adopt a new drug-testing policy in which students in grades seven through 12 would be subjected to random drug tests.

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15 hrs ago | Pennsylvania News

Police charge sergeant's stepson in 2005 crash

The stepson of a state police sergeant has been charged with homicide for causing a fatal crash in Wayne County three years ago.

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Related Topix: University of Scranton, Scranton, PA

Yesterday | The Citizen

Probe of North Berwick fatal crash could conclude with drug charge

The investigation into the death of Jay Lawrence, which has dragged on for nearly two years and consumed the lives of his parents, is close to reaching a conclusion, North Berwick Police Chief Stephen Peasley ...

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Related Topix: Drugs, Boston Metro

Fri Jul 18, 2008

New Haven Register

Golino victim of cops' and courts' errors

The death notice was for Anthony Golino, who had died at age 57. A schoolmate of Serra, Golino in July 1984 was charged with the murder.

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KSBY-TV San Luis Obispo

Bail set for Nevada state trooper charged with smoking pot before fatal crash

Bail was set at $50,000 for a Nevada Highway Patrol sergeant accused of smoking marijuana before crashing his vehicle while off-duty, killing one person and injuring two.

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Related Topix: Las Vegas, NV

Times-Picayune

Orleans judge releases former murder suspect on house arrest

An Orleans Parish judge today ordered the pre-trial release of Garelle Smith, a felon with a history of beating murder charges long before trial dates arise.

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Related Topix: New Orleans Metro, Southern University System, New Orleans (Southern University System), New Orleans, LA, Drugs

Thu Jul 17, 2008

Officer.com

Indianapolis Officer Arrests Prompt 'Integrity Safeguards'

Indianapolis Metro police Chief Michael Spears and Public Safety Director Scott Newman on Thursday announced a new set of "integrity safeguards" for the department.

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Las Vegas Review Journal

Police say officer had more pot in system than allowed

An off-duty Nevada Highway Patrol sergeant who last month triggered a three-car accident that left one person dead had more marijuana in his system than state law permits while driving, according to a police ...

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Related Topix: Las Vegas, NV, Clark County, NV

KGW-TV Portland

Some parents turn to drug test kits for kids

The numbers are startling. A recent study reveals one in ten Oregon eighth graders has smoked marijuana in the last 30 days.

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Related Topix: Kids, Family, Oregon, Drugs

Wed Jul 16, 2008

Slam Sports

Bosnich tries out with A-League side, six years after drug ban

Former Australia and English Premier League goalkeeper Mark Bosnich will begin a two-week trial with the Central Coast Mariners in Australian football's A-League, six years after being dropped by Chelsea for ...

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Related Topix: Winter Sports, Curling

KXNT-AM Las Vegas

NHP Trooper Arrested For Fatal Accident

An off-duty Nevada Highway Patrol trooper remains held for last week's accident in the southwest valley that left a woman dead.

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Related Topix: Drugs

The Patent Trader

Third Indian Point guard since March tests positive for cocaine, suspended for two weeks

The third Indian Point security guard in little more than three months has tested positive for cocaine, The Journal News has learned.

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Related Topix: Illegal Drugs, Nuclear Energy, Drugs, Westchester County, NY

Tue Jul 15, 2008

The Fulton Leader

Sheriff offers free drug test to parents

Fulton County Sheriff Bobby Hopper is offering free drug test kits to parents to help them learn if their children need help because of drugs.

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Related Topix: Drugs

WKYC-TV

Norwalk woman who urged drug tests for students faces drug charges

A northern Ohio woman who encouraged Norwalk school board members to start drug testing students has been indicted on charges of heroin trafficking.

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Related Topix: Ohio

East Valley Tribune

Florence High to start random drug testing

Musicians, athletes and cheerleaders at Florence High School will now be subject to random drug testing after the school board approved the new policy Wednesday.

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Related Topix: Florence, AZ, Education Etc.

Mon Jul 14, 2008

The Topeka Capital-Journal

Kansan gets probation for blackmailing prosecutor

A Baxter Springs man will not be going to prison for blackmailing former Cherokee County Attorney Michael L. Goodrich by threatening to expose that the prosecutor was extorting money from an adult club.

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Related Topix: Baxter Springs, KS, Cherokee County, KS, Galena, KS

The Cricketer International

Asif tested positive during IPL

Mohammad Asif has been confirmed as the player who tested positive for a banned substance during the Indian Premier League, the IPL has announced.

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The Herald

Top court backs driver's suspension

State Supreme Court said Thursday it will not hear the appeal of a Greenville man whose license was suspended by a judge who discounted expert medical testimony.

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Related Topix: Greenville, PA, Mercer County, PA

Sun Jul 13, 2008

Shopping News

Random student drug tests to begin

The Rowan County School District is one of almost 50 school districts across the nation to receive a grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Safe and Drug Free School Program to fund random student drug ...

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Adolescents and Pre-Teens, Family

KREM.com

New kit allows parents to detect kids' drug use

A new at-home drug test now on the market could be the ultimate weapon in keeping kids clean.

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Related Topix: Kids, Family, Drugs, Spokane, WA

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