ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Authorities in St. Petersburg are conducting criminal investigations into the city's firefighters after cocaine was found in a washing machine at a station.
The St. Petersburg Police Department launched the investigations Thursday. Narcotics detectives are investigating possible arrests and criminal charges, and the police's internal affairs unit began a separate probe to determine if fire department and city policies were broken.
The cocaine powder was found Sept. 18 in a small plastic bag at the fire station. Authorities say several firefighters were doing laundry at the time.
The station will continue to operate during the investigation. Officials have not released any other details.
I agree !!! Hope they catchem and give them what they have comming to them! It's this kinda stuff that gives us all a bad name!!Seems like theres been a lot of this in the fire houses latley???
ya but that crap that is so easy to make is the stuff that will you!! at least thats what my dope head buddys told me they say if it dont come from somone thats straight they dont want it (dont ask me why they told me this)
Not only is that a black eye for the dept., but a safety hazard as well. Cocaine, even compared to other drugs, is NOT something you want in your system when you're running a fire call or some other very strenuous activity. Not that you should be doing any drugs, just sayin....
well heck it could happen i take my oxyclean and my laundry detergent with me in a plastic baggy lol it sucks when i get em mixed up can you say nose bleed