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Lenny Dykstra Linked to Drug Discovery on New Year’s Day

1/3/2026

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On New Year’s Day, Route 507 in Greene Township, Pennsylvania, State Police found narcotics and drug paraphernalia.
Lenny Dykstra, 62, rode in the SUV and investigators linked him to the items.
Dykstra admitted drug abuse in an interview, did not label himself an addict, and won the 1986 World Series with the Mets.
State police intend to file charges against Lenny Dykstra.
Dykstra played for the Mets and Phillies.

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Story summary

On New Year’s Day, Route 507 in Greene Township, Pennsylvania, State Police found narcotics and drug paraphernalia.
Lenny Dykstra, 62, rode in the SUV and investigators linked him to the items.
Dykstra admitted drug abuse in an interview, did not label himself an addict, and won the 1986 World Series with the Mets.
State police intend to file charges against Lenny Dykstra.
Dykstra played for the Mets and Phillies.