rfgdxm/Robert F. Golaszewski
09-21-2007, 10:08 PM
They got the name of the site wrong though. I like how the DEA can't
tell the difference between cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy, and DXM.
Sheesh.
http://www.thetartan.org/98/1/news/3700.asp
August 25, 2003
CMU student arrested on drug charges
by Alexander Meseguer, News Editor
Mark Parraway, a now former junior computer science student, was
arrested and charged with drug-related offenses in mid-July. New
evidence suggests his arrest may have been in error. According to the
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on July 29, Parraway had several items seized
from his luggage at the Pittsburgh International Airport on the way to
visit his grandmother in Raleigh, N.C. The containers field-tested
positive for cocaine, methamphetamine, and ecstasy, which prompted a
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) search on Parraway's Theta Xi
residence. However, KDKA reported on August 15 that the substances
confiscated from Parraway were tested in the Allegheny County crime lab
to be the legal drug dextromethorphan, which is not listed on the DEA's
drug schedule. The schedule lists every substance that the DEA attempts
to control.
DEA authorities were surprised to hear of the findings, noting that
false positives in field testing are rare.
Parraway's lawyer was quoted at the time of his arrest that the charges
would not pan out in rigorous testing. Charges currently levied against
him include three counts of drug possession, two counts of drug
possession with intent to deliver, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
According to the Campus Police crime blotter, Parraway's Theta Xi
residence was searched by the DEA on July 17 around six in the evening.
The DEA called CMU Police that day to inform them of the impending
search.
"Our job is really just to facilitate, show them where the location is,"
Doyle said when asked about the involvement of campus police in the
search. According to the police blotter, the action was listed as
"Assist Outside Agency." Renée Camerlengo, director of Student Life,
went with Campus Police representatives and the DEA to the Theta Xi
house.
In mid-August, the DEA contacted Campus Police again to re-enter the
house and interview some of the brothers. CMU Police informed the DEA of
their desire to keep the targets of the interviews focused, such as only
the people who live in the rooms adjoining Parraway's. They also
suggested using Campus Police headquarters as a neutral arena for the
interviews rather than going over to the fraternity house and conducting
them there. Doyle said that since then they have not contacted Campus
Police about conducting such interviews.
When contacted concerning the case, DEA Detective Don Michael Oesterle
of the airport enforcement division said he could not comment on pending
investigations.
Pittsburgh DEA administration officials also declined to comment, citing
similar reasons.
When approached about the incident, an unidentified Theta Xi brother
said, "I have nothing to say about that."
The Post-Gazette also reported Parraway stating that he buys and sells
the substance dextromethorphan in large quantities as part of a
legitimate business. Dextromethorphan, also known as DXM, is found in
Robitussin and according to "Recreational DXM"
(http://www.dextromethorphan.ws) is used for recreational purposes by
many. Its effects can be compared to the dissociative drugs ketamine and
PCP. The site also contains links to instructions on how to extract DXM
from Robitussin.
The Division of Student Affairs declined to comment.
tell the difference between cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy, and DXM.
Sheesh.
http://www.thetartan.org/98/1/news/3700.asp
August 25, 2003
CMU student arrested on drug charges
by Alexander Meseguer, News Editor
Mark Parraway, a now former junior computer science student, was
arrested and charged with drug-related offenses in mid-July. New
evidence suggests his arrest may have been in error. According to the
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on July 29, Parraway had several items seized
from his luggage at the Pittsburgh International Airport on the way to
visit his grandmother in Raleigh, N.C. The containers field-tested
positive for cocaine, methamphetamine, and ecstasy, which prompted a
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) search on Parraway's Theta Xi
residence. However, KDKA reported on August 15 that the substances
confiscated from Parraway were tested in the Allegheny County crime lab
to be the legal drug dextromethorphan, which is not listed on the DEA's
drug schedule. The schedule lists every substance that the DEA attempts
to control.
DEA authorities were surprised to hear of the findings, noting that
false positives in field testing are rare.
Parraway's lawyer was quoted at the time of his arrest that the charges
would not pan out in rigorous testing. Charges currently levied against
him include three counts of drug possession, two counts of drug
possession with intent to deliver, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
According to the Campus Police crime blotter, Parraway's Theta Xi
residence was searched by the DEA on July 17 around six in the evening.
The DEA called CMU Police that day to inform them of the impending
search.
"Our job is really just to facilitate, show them where the location is,"
Doyle said when asked about the involvement of campus police in the
search. According to the police blotter, the action was listed as
"Assist Outside Agency." Renée Camerlengo, director of Student Life,
went with Campus Police representatives and the DEA to the Theta Xi
house.
In mid-August, the DEA contacted Campus Police again to re-enter the
house and interview some of the brothers. CMU Police informed the DEA of
their desire to keep the targets of the interviews focused, such as only
the people who live in the rooms adjoining Parraway's. They also
suggested using Campus Police headquarters as a neutral arena for the
interviews rather than going over to the fraternity house and conducting
them there. Doyle said that since then they have not contacted Campus
Police about conducting such interviews.
When contacted concerning the case, DEA Detective Don Michael Oesterle
of the airport enforcement division said he could not comment on pending
investigations.
Pittsburgh DEA administration officials also declined to comment, citing
similar reasons.
When approached about the incident, an unidentified Theta Xi brother
said, "I have nothing to say about that."
The Post-Gazette also reported Parraway stating that he buys and sells
the substance dextromethorphan in large quantities as part of a
legitimate business. Dextromethorphan, also known as DXM, is found in
Robitussin and according to "Recreational DXM"
(http://www.dextromethorphan.ws) is used for recreational purposes by
many. Its effects can be compared to the dissociative drugs ketamine and
PCP. The site also contains links to instructions on how to extract DXM
from Robitussin.
The Division of Student Affairs declined to comment.