Huge Florida Steroid Bust Could Lead To BIG Problems In D.C.

[Cunning Stunts]

*If this actually belongs in Sports, I apologize and please move to the Sports section. I figured since this was dealing with law in general, it could qualify for this section*

I'm shocked that this hasn't reached national news, but I heard this earlier morning (May 27th) on my favorite radio station (WJFK-FM, The Junkies and Big O & Dukes talked about it, I'm sure Mike O'Meara did but I didn't get hear his broadcast today) that an enormous steroid bust was made yesterday (May 26th). The one guy who got busted apparently began spouting off about how he's dealt his steroids to major league players, specifically naming the teams, the Washington Capitals and the Washington Nationals. I'm not a fan of either sport, but I do follow what I hear of both of them when they're discussed on the radio (as I live in the D.C. area). I won't be shocked if, by tomorrow, these reports are flooding the local news. I'm curious as to whether certain Washington Redskins, and/or athletes from other sports teams also had deals with this guy

The news hasn't seemed to have hit big here yet, but I'm a little curious for what this might do to the sports teams if it turns out to be as big as the reports sounded. Apparently, this was the county's biggest steroid bust it's ever seen.

Here's the video:

http://www2.tbo.com/video/2009/may/26/polk-county-steroid-bust-83294/video-news/

Big O & Dukes (WJFK's midday show) had Donald Brashear (of the Washington Capitals, for those who don't know) call in today about it too, so here's that call (the second file), during which Brashear is claiming he doesn't think any of his teammates have used steroids:

http://www.wjfk.com/Donald-Brashear-Calls-Big-O---Dukes---Are-the-Nati/4479141?contentRating=1

Also, here's the article The Junkies (WJFK's morning show) reported on:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/pu...aler-boasts-of-sales-to-Washin?urn=nhl,166076

Wed May 27, 2009 1:12 am EDT
Report: Steroid dealer boasts of sales to Washington Capitals

By Greg Wyshynski

When Polk County police arrested Richard Thomas and his wife Sandra, detectives snagged "an estimated $200,000 in illegal steroids," according to WFLA in Tampa.
It's a massive seizure, but that's not only why police held a press conference on Tuesday night to announce the bust -- turns out Richard Thomas is claiming to have some celebrity clients, including ones in the NHL:
From WFLA:

What investigators aren't sure of is whether Richard Thomas, 35, is telling the truth when he says he is the biggest steroid provider in Central Florida and that he sold mostly to professional athletes, including those on the Washington Capitals hockey team and Washington Nationals baseball team.
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On this television segment from last night's WFLA news, Sherrif Grady Judd makes it clear that police asked Richard Thomas on multiple occasions whom he sold to, and Thomas indicated it was the Nationals and the Capitals, although no names were named.
Police are wary about the claims pending further investigation, because there's no telling how many clients Thomas had, or if he had the high-profile clients he claims he did. Police are also saying they have no further evidence at this time beyond Thomas's statements.
According to the network, Richard and Sandra Thomas of Lakeland face 10 counts of possession of anabolic steroids with intention to sell and deliver; one count of possession of a firearm in commission of a felony; 10 counts importation of anabolic steroids into state of Florida; one count of maintaining a residence for selling drugs.
There's more coverage from The Ledger. This is bombshell, no doubt. But it's also a scandal in its infancy, with a source of questionable credibility. The NHL has long maintained that performance-enhancing drug use is not part of the sport's culture. The League is likely praying that theory isn't being put to the test by virtue of this Florida drug bust.
Hey, at least it's something to discuss during that massive break between the conference finals and the Cup finals, right?

 

[Addendum]

Those steroids sure are working good for the Nats. They're amazingly in last place, and have the worst run differential in the league with -62. 218 for them and 280 for their opponents.

They should drop the roids and hit the sauce

 

[BlackLantern]

Those steroids sure are working good for the Nats. They're amazingly in last place, and have the worst run differential in the league with -62. 218 for them and 280 for their opponents.

They should drop the roids and hit the sauce

or hookers and blow

 

[Darthphere]

Clearly, they can't even take steroids right.

 

[Addendum]

Clearly, they can't even take steroids right.

Which way do I put the needle in?

 

[Cunning Stunts]

Left.

 

[Addendum]

Dude, you gave me some faulty syringes. The pointy side is on the wrong end.

 

[Cunning Stunts]

You signed the waivers, ass.

 

[Mee]

Is "huge," larger than "BIG"?



What kind of scale are we working with here?