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[Definitie:] "An ergogenic aid is any substance or phenomenon that enhances performance."
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Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Deputies Resign Amid Drug Probe
AP GRETNA, La. -- Two more Jefferson Parish deputies have resigned in the wake of a criminal investigation into the alleged used of anabolic steroids by members of the Street Crimes Unit. Sheriff Harry Lee said three deputies have stepped down since the start of the inquiry, which began after they received an anonymous letter March 30 accusing deputies of using the drugs without a prescription. Six deputies are being investigated. Deputy Chief John Thevenot said no one has been charged with a crime, but all the deputies are subjects of a grand jury investigation on malfeasance charges. The Street Crimes Unit is a 26-deputy squad that travels to problem areas in Jefferson Parish. Shake up at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
September 1, 2004 GRETNA, La. Amid six separate investigations at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Harry Lee says 15 deputies have resigned, been fired or face criminal charges. Lee says an investigation into alleged steroid use among some members of the Street Crimes Unit began in March after he received an anonymous letter. He says the letter identified six deputies by name and accused them of using and selling anabolic steroids and the drug Ecstasy. Since then, other allegations under investigation include: --Deputies allegedly beating up a suspect who stabbed one of their own. --A secretary allegedly selling marijuana out of her home. --A canine agent charged with 10 counts obtaining hydrocodone. --A correctional officer charged with 10 counts of possession of hydrocodone. --Two deputies accused of illegally possessing and distributing prescription medication. Embattled Street Crimes Unit Disbanded
September 29, 2004 NEW ORLEANS -- The commander of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office elite Street Crimes Unit resigned Monday, and on Wednesday, Sheriff Harry Lee disbanded the unit. The unit has faced serious problems in the past few months, and now it appears Lee will reassign the remaining deputies. The announcement came at a news conference called just one month after information comes just a month after Lee spoke openly about a steroid investigation in the division. "One person started talking and the cards started to tumble," Lee said. The problems occurred under the watch of former commander Maj. Henry Saacks. The steroid investigation began in May 2003 after Deputy Kevin Guillot was accused of the drugs. At the time, however, narcotics detectives couldn't prove the accusation. "With the information we had, we had to close the investigation at that time," Lee said. But in March 2004, the investigation was reopened when detectives said they received an anonymous letter saying that Guillot and two others -- deputies Phillip Desalvo and Darren Desalvo were boasting about using steroids. According to Lee, a subsequent investigation revealed that there was a cover up during the initial probe of Guillot. Lee said Deputy Roy Spizale, Sgt. Mark Ceravolo and Lt. Richard Robinson allegedly conspired to remove steroids from Guilott's vehicle so he would be cleared. In addition, Lee said a spin-off investigation revealed that Deputy Darren Desalvo, who was implicated in the anonymous letter, tipped off a drug suspect that she was under investigation. All of the officers either resigned, were reassigned, or were arrested. "That's the way the cookie crumbles," Lee said. "They chose to cover it up, and brought a lot of trouble on themselves." Sources said the remaining members of the Street Crimes Unit likely will be reassigned to the patrol division in Jefferson Parish's four districts. |
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