Suffolk police officer arrested on steroid charge
A Suffolk police officer has been arrested after his colleagues say he was illegally in possession of steroids. Officer Steven Lepre was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance. Prosecutors
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Feb 2, 2009, 4:21 PM
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Updated 5,740 days ago
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A Suffolk police officer has been arrested after his colleagues say he was illegally in possession of steroids.
Officer Steven Lepre was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance. Prosecutors say they found more than 1,000 syringes in his East Northport home.
Police say the 13-year veteran had been on extended sick leave and was assigned to the department's medical evaluation section. The 43-year-old has been suspended without pay.
Lepre's stepfather and neighbor say he's been on medical leave for terminal brain cancer and the steroids were part of a desperate attempt to extend his life.
Lepre is due back in court Friday when prosecutors say he could face more charges.
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