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Title: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: KeepItReal on November 28, 2009, 03:28:09 PM
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/breaking-news/index.ssf/2009/11/attorney_general_tom_corbett_a.html

Pennsylvania Attorney General agents arrest 10 in steroid ring in Lehigh Valley, Harrisburg - UPDATE
By Express-Times staff
November 24, 2009, 12:01PM

Pennsylvania Attorney General narcotics agents today arrested 10 people for their alleged involvement in the manufacturing, use and distribution of steroids in Northampton, Lehigh, Dauphin and Cumberland counties.

The investigation, dubbed “Operation Roid Runner,” began in the fall of 2007 and revealed that since 2004, the defendants allegedly brought more than $170,000 worth of steroids into Pennsylvania from China and Mexico.

Attorney General Thomas Corbett announced the arrests of the following people at a news conference this morning in Lemoyne, Pa.:

    * Christopher Niemczyk, 31, 1013 Old Course Lane, Williams Township, is charged with four counts of delivery of steroids, one count of possession with intent to deliver steroids, one count of possession with intent to deliver ecstasy, one count of possession of drug paraphernalia, one count of misbranding Ketamine and one count of criminal conspiracy.

    * Marcus Lazaro, 29, 123 Somerset St., Freemansburg, is charged with three counts of delivery of steroids, two counts of possession with intent to deliver steroids, two counts of criminal conspiracy, two counts of dealing in the proceeds of an unlawful activity, one count of manufacturing steroids and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia.

    * John Sassaman, 51, 1803 Stratford Court, Salisbury Township, is charged with four counts of delivery of steroids and one count of criminal conspiracy.

    * Chad Gillespie, 33, 740 Fourth St., Catasauqua, is charged with two counts of criminal conspiracy, one count of possession with intent to deliver steroids, one count of manufacturing steroids and one count of dealing in proceeds of an unlawful activity.

    * George Koufalis, 34, 2158 Woodridge Drive, Lower Macungie Township, is charged with two counts of delivery of steroids, one count of possession with intent to deliver steroids, one count of possession of drug paraphernalia and one count of criminal conspiracy.

    * Robert Greynolds, 28, of Middletown, Pa., is charged with nine counts of delivery of steroids, one count of possession of drug paraphernalia, one count of carrying a firearm without a license, one count of criminal conspiracy and one count of criminal use of a communication facility.

    * Joel France, 42, of Harrisburg, is charged with three counts of delivery of steroids, one count of criminal conspiracy and one count of criminal use of a communication facility.

    * Christopher Levan, 36, of Mechanicsburg, Pa., is charged with one count of delivery of steroids and one count of criminal conspiracy.

    * Stacy Garonzik, 38, of Shiremanstown, Pa., is charged with one count of delivery of steroids, one count of possession with intent to deliver steroids, one count of dealing in proceeds of unlawful activity and one count of criminal conspiracy.

    * Eric Garonzik, 39, of Mechanicsburg, Pa., is charged with one count of delivery of steroids, one count of possession with intent to deliver steroids, one count of dealing in proceeds of unlawful activity and one count of criminal conspiracy.

    “Like any illegal drug, steroids come with negative and dangerous physical effects,” Corbett says in a news release. “We need to do everything we can to make sure that the public, especially young men, are aware of the dangers of using steroids, and we need to take those who distribute this poison off our streets.”

Corbett said the Garonziks injected clients with steroids in the office of their gym, Kinetics, which is now closed. Corbett said many of the steroid deliveries in the Harrisburg area took place near Gold’s Gym in Swatara Township.

He said the Garonziks, Lazaro and Gillespie obtained steroids by placing Internet orders to people in China and Mexico and paying via wire transfer. A grand jury investigation determined $170,000 was sent overseas between January 2004 and this year. The senders allegedly used fictitious names and structured the wire payments so they would always be less than $1,000.

Lazaro researched how to turn powder steroids into those that could be injected, and he and Gillespie started manufacturing the drugs at Lazaro’s home and branded them “Pro Lab,” Corbett says. Sassaman and Koufalis, both bodybuilders, allegedly obtained “Pro Lab” steroids from Lazaro and Gillespie and sold them to others to pay for the expense of bodybuilding competitions.

When officials searched Lazaro’s home, they allegedly seized more than nine pounds of bulk steroids, numerous syringes, a 9mm firearm and various items, such as filters, oils and alcohols used to manufacture steroids. During the course of the entire investigation, agents seized more than 700 bottles of steroids, 1,337 pills containing steroids, nine pounds of bulk steroids, $28,000 and four other firearms. The investigation is ongoing.
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: Ron on November 28, 2009, 06:10:09 PM


Some interesting names on the list that we know...







Valley residents accused of making, buying and selling steroids
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
By JD MALONE
The Express-Times

George Koufalis injected himself with $8,000 to $20,000 worth of steroids a year to stay in top condition for bodybuilding competitions, authorities said.

Koufalis' habit led him to start selling the drugs as well, providing a link for investigators between a steroid ring in Dauphin and Cumberland counties, and one here in the Lehigh Valley, according to the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office.

Five Valley residents, including Koufalis, were accused last week of buying, repackaging and distributing at least $132,000 worth of performance-enhancing drugs, authorities said Tuesday.

Police allege the breakup of a ring near Harrisburg led them to Koufalis, who in turn led them to Marcus Lazaro, Chad Gillespie and John Sassaman. Lazaro then led police to Christopher Niemczyk, authorities said.

Prosecutors labeled the investigation "Operation Roid Runner." Attorney General Tom Corbett announced the charges at a news conference in Lemoyne, Pa.

All of the men told police and a grand jury they used the drugs and turned to selling them to fuel both their use and pay for various bodybuilding competitions.

Each of the men was charged with several offenses involving the sale and possession of steroids, criminal conspiracy and related crimes.

They were each released on $25,000 unsecured bail.

Lazaro and Gillespie went as far as purchasing bulk quantities of steroid powder from China, then mixing the powder with oils and alcohol to form liquids that users injected into their muscles, state prosecutors said. They allegedly branded the resulting product "Pro Lab."

The attorney general's office estimates the Valley ring operated from 2004 to 2009.
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: CAPTAIN INSANO on November 28, 2009, 06:13:20 PM
Old news.

There have been busts across that state.

Why doesn't the govt. aim for meth labs rather than UGL's  ::)  ::)
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: Hurricane Beef ! on November 28, 2009, 06:37:58 PM
George Koufalis with Dex
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: Adam11 on November 28, 2009, 07:20:02 PM
George Koufalis with Dex

Georgy KockFallus = Epic duplex lifestyle:

Fucken losers..
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: Bix on November 28, 2009, 07:34:23 PM
OH MY GOD, big BAD criminals  :o

We need to elect good liberty minded people to seats of government. Repeal these laws that turn good people into felons. Where do these people who use or sell steriods hurt anyone?
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: Earl1972 on November 28, 2009, 07:34:41 PM
man, those are some white trash sounding town names.

how so?

E
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: Bix on November 28, 2009, 07:35:20 PM
Georgy KockFallus = Epic duplex lifestyle:

Fucken losers..


And you live where?
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: Bix on November 28, 2009, 07:36:44 PM
Wake up all you GetBig sheep....   http://www.dailypaul.com/
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: Adam11 on November 28, 2009, 07:39:41 PM
And you live where?

In San Diego, CA in a 3400sqft brand new home. Oh, I also have a real J-O-B and spent my 20's getting a master's degree, a career and building a solid financial foundation.

Are there more things, cockpuppet?
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: Bix on November 28, 2009, 07:42:17 PM
In San Diego, CA in a 3400sqft brand new home. Oh, I also have a real J-O-B and spent my 20's getting a master's degree, a career and building a solid financial foundation.

Are there more things, cockpuppet?

Master's degree and your grammer is that bad?

Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: Tre on November 28, 2009, 07:46:43 PM
Master's degree and your grammar is that bad?

University of Phoenix

...

The thing to note here is that the authorities spent 2 years to put a stop to a $100,000/year drug enterprise.  Wooooo.   ::)
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: Adam11 on November 28, 2009, 07:49:52 PM
Master's degree and your grammer is that bad?

::)


Wake up from your little "dreama tha' liva.... " ... did "Georgy" had a real J-O-B... if you're gonna deal at least be smart enough not to get busted for "deliveries"... hustlers, g4pers, tricks turners, drug dealers.. what a fucking life...

fucking idiots...
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: Adam11 on November 28, 2009, 07:52:58 PM
University of Phoenix
...
The thing to note here is that the authorities spent 2 years to put a stop to a $100,000/year drug enterprise.  Wooooo.   ::)

Are there things Ash-Tre? .

..maybe you don't give a fuck in your Sacramento shithole but I'm tired of paying 34k in federal taxes alone while freeloaders "eat/sleep/g4p/train/fuck trannies" all year round without paying a fucken dime..
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: On_Swole on November 28, 2009, 07:53:12 PM
Didn't this Christopher Niemczyk guy post here? Photos:

   http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=browse&id=10616

Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: Tre on November 28, 2009, 08:01:04 PM
Are there things Ash-Tre? .

..maybe you don't give a fuck in your Sacramento shithole but I'm tired of paying 34k in federal taxes alone while freeloaders "eat/sleep/g4p/train/fuck trannies" all year round without paying a fucken dime..

Sacramento isn't god's country by any stretch of the imagination, but I *am* just an hour's drive from quality skiing in Tahoe.   :D

The thing is, I don't really care about those guys' federal income tax.  You and I pay more than enough for all those clowns and what they don't pay in income tax, they *do* pay in sales taxes, which benefit their local communities.  These are small-time hoods that we're talking about.  If they were each smart enough to be making $250,000/year or more, then they'd likely be smart enough to be more insulated from country cops in search of a couple of headlines.

Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: Vince G, CSN MFT on November 28, 2009, 08:13:01 PM

Some interesting names on the list that we know...







Valley residents accused of making, buying and selling steroids
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
By JD MALONE
The Express-Times

George Koufalis injected himself with $8,000 to $20,000 worth of steroids a year to stay in top condition for bodybuilding competitions, authorities said.

Koufalis' habit led him to start selling the drugs as well, providing a link for investigators between a steroid ring in Dauphin and Cumberland counties, and one here in the Lehigh Valley, according to the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office.

Five Valley residents, including Koufalis, were accused last week of buying, repackaging and distributing at least $132,000 worth of performance-enhancing drugs, authorities said Tuesday.

Police allege the breakup of a ring near Harrisburg led them to Koufalis, who in turn led them to Marcus Lazaro, Chad Gillespie and John Sassaman. Lazaro then led police to Christopher Niemczyk, authorities said.

Prosecutors labeled the investigation "Operation Roid Runner." Attorney General Tom Corbett announced the charges at a news conference in Lemoyne, Pa.

All of the men told police and a grand jury they used the drugs and turned to selling them to fuel both their use and pay for various bodybuilding competitions.

Each of the men was charged with several offenses involving the sale and possession of steroids, criminal conspiracy and related crimes.

They were each released on $25,000 unsecured bail.

Lazaro and Gillespie went as far as purchasing bulk quantities of steroid powder from China, then mixing the powder with oils and alcohol to form liquids that users injected into their muscles, state prosecutors said. They allegedly branded the resulting product "Pro Lab."

The attorney general's office estimates the Valley ring operated from 2004 to 2009.



George Koufalis....he's the one that wears an obviously fake rug when he competes
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: Adam11 on November 28, 2009, 08:36:36 PM

George Koufalis....he's the one that wears an obviously fake rug when he competes

All rugs.
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: TK on November 28, 2009, 09:17:58 PM
National Sales Director for Ultimate Nutrition busted for dealing steroids & Ecstasy

Christopher Niemczyk, who lists on Facebook that his current employer is Ultimate Nutrition and his position is National Sales Director, has been charged with four counts of delivery of steroids, one count of possession with intent to deliver steroids, one count of possession with intent to deliver ecstasy, one count of possession of drug paraphernalia, one count of misbranding Ketamine and one count of criminal conspiracy. He is a nationally competitive National Physique Committe (NPC) bodybuilder, and his criminal charges are related to nine other individuals arrested in Operation Roid Runner.

Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: bigdumbbell on November 28, 2009, 09:19:48 PM
All rugs.
please post a picture of him and one of his rugs.  thanks
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: Adam11 on November 28, 2009, 09:23:09 PM
please post a picture of him and one of his rugs.  thanks

LOL! Is he the cockmuncher with  plasticesque rug.. shit I'm on the road right now I've got plenty on my home box  8)
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: outby43 on November 28, 2009, 09:31:28 PM
LOL! Is he the cockmuncher with  plasticesque rug.. shit I'm on the road right now I've got plenty on my home box  8)

Looks like you'll have to use another gimmick.  Ron is swift with the Timeout tonight.  :D
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: bigdumbbell on November 28, 2009, 09:31:43 PM
LOL! Is he the cockmuncher with  plasticesque rug.. shit I'm on the road right now I've got plenty on my home box  8)
i'm so jealous  you have all the gay studs on your home computer
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: BroadStreetBruiser on November 28, 2009, 09:56:08 PM
Good ol' Coal Country steroid dealers. Modern day moonshiners!
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: bigdumbbell on November 28, 2009, 10:02:38 PM
Good ol' Coal Country steroid dealers. Modern day moonshiners!
Long Live Pittsburgh!!!!
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: bigbobs on November 28, 2009, 10:10:29 PM
So 10 guys involved with importing $170,000 of steroids over a 5 year period = less than $300 per month per guy, which is not much more than your typical gym rat spends on steroids :-\
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: WillGrant on November 29, 2009, 01:08:55 AM
hahahaha Your country is fucked up economically , so lets keep launching rockets into space that costs - no wastes millions and spend 100s of thousands on stupid shit like this, all the while letting meth labs keep rolling so real crims get rich..god americans are so stupid  ::)
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: outby43 on November 29, 2009, 01:50:47 AM
So 10 guys involved with importing $170,000 of steroids over a 5 year period = less than $300 per month per guy, which is not much more than your typical gym rat spends on steroids :-\

I would imagine that is what can be proved.  They had to of made more than that.
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: jtsunami on November 29, 2009, 07:05:21 AM
So 10 guys involved with importing $170,000 of steroids over a 5 year period = less than $300 per month per guy, which is not much more than your typical gym rat spends on steroids :-\

I think they mean 170,000$ worth of powders to make steroids, the money they made from the end product was much more I would bet.  But I have to say this is a very good job on law enforcements part.

jt
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: Earl1972 on November 29, 2009, 10:44:17 AM
Long Live Pittsburgh!!!!

the lehigh valley is on the opposite side of the state

E
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: Tre on November 29, 2009, 11:19:09 AM
I think they mean 170,000$ worth of powders to make steroids, the money they made from the end product was much more I would bet.  But I have to say this is a very good job on law enforcements part.

Their max profits were nowhere near the amount of money spent on the investigation.  Seriously, the numbers don't even begin to add up.

Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: jtsunami on November 29, 2009, 01:22:51 PM
Their max profits were nowhere near the amount of money spent on the investigation.  Seriously, the numbers don't even begin to add up.



oh well, it looks good for local law enforcement !!!  Not even that, they are saving lives here man, saving lives that is what it is all about.

Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: KeepItReal on November 29, 2009, 01:25:50 PM
there were some pics associated with the article as well.
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: bigdumbbell on November 29, 2009, 01:26:15 PM
Their max profits were nowhere near the amount of money spent on the investigation.  Seriously, the numbers don't even begin to add up.


since when is the gov't efficient?
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: jtsunami on November 29, 2009, 01:42:57 PM
there were some pics associated with the article as well.

how are they allowed to post their pictures publicy!!  That should be a lawsuit right there for privacy law, what the hell, they exposed them!  Btw that George fellow looks happy as shit to be getting his picture taken.

Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: Earl1972 on November 29, 2009, 01:56:21 PM
what dumbass smiles for his mugshot?

E
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: Tre on November 29, 2009, 02:04:58 PM
what dumbass smiles for his mugshot?

E

One who knows the DA doesn't have shit and who knows he can win at trial.  You caught me with 10 little ampules of Sustanon.  Good luck proving that 'intent to distribute' charge your entire quest for prison time is hanging on.   

Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: Earl1972 on November 29, 2009, 02:10:36 PM
One who knows the DA doesn't have shit and who knows he can win at trial.  You caught me with 10 little ampules of Sustanon.  Good luck proving that 'intent to distribute' charge your entire quest for prison time is hanging on.   



i don't know, smiling makes him look guilty and innocent people don't smile when they are being accused of a crime

E
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: Spicy Shushi on November 29, 2009, 05:15:26 PM
Getbig's Chris "dzulboy" Niemczyk gets popped?!

Will he be stripped of his blue stars because of this?
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: Captain Equipoise on November 29, 2009, 05:43:34 PM
Fucking filthy pigs have nothing better to do with their time like solve REAL crimes like murder and rape..

Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: jtsunami on November 29, 2009, 05:49:24 PM
Getbig's Chris "dzulboy" Niemczyk gets popped?!

Will he be stripped of his blue stars because of this?

OMG i didn't know he was caught!   :o :o  He'll be out in not time as long as he lets them know who he is.

jt
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: bigdumbbell on November 29, 2009, 05:59:12 PM
Getbig's Chris "dzulboy" Niemczyk gets popped?!

Will he be stripped of his blue stars because of this?
serves him right for abandoning us
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: jtsunami on November 29, 2009, 06:21:41 PM
serves him right for abandoning us

he was busy working
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: spartanwarrior on January 26, 2010, 04:32:02 PM
For you people who really have no clue!

1st that's not Georges duplex its him parents house!
2nd thats not his mugshot its his drivers license hes not that dumb where he would smile for it.
3rd this is for the idiot who said he wears a rug! Ive know gk for years hes got more hair than most guys I know! Heres a picture  I  stole from his myspace page that was just taken when shaved his head pretty impressive rug didn't know they could fill your head with stubble!  I also have seen Chris in the gym he has his own hair too must just be hard for you guys breaking out and losing your hair to accept it!

I'm tired of seeing guys talking shit about him when they don't even know him! The guy paid his dues in the gym and on stage! The bottom line is these laws are making good people and good bodybuilders felons! Its sad to see that instead of you guys supporting these guys you are attacking them! This is why the government  is successful against the sport!
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: CAPTAIN INSANO on January 26, 2010, 04:38:18 PM
For you people who really have no clue!

1st that's not Georges duplex its him parents house!
2nd thats not his mugshot its his drivers license hes not that dumb where he would smile for it.
3rd this is for the idiot who said he wears a rug! Ive know gk for years hes got more hair than most guys I know! Heres a picture  I  stole from his myspace page that was just taken when shaved his head pretty impressive rug didn't know they could fill your head with stubble!  I also have seen Chris in the gym he has his own hair too must just be hard for you guys breaking out and losing your hair to accept it!

I'm tired of seeing guys talking shit about him when they don't even know him! The guy paid his dues in the gym and on stage! The bottom line is these laws are making good people and good bodybuilders felons! Its sad to see that instead of you guys supporting these guys you are attacking them! This is why the government  is successful against the sport!

Hi Chris
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: grktownmuscle on January 26, 2010, 07:23:26 PM
For you people who really have no clue!

1st that's not Georges duplex its him parents house!
2nd thats not his mugshot its his drivers license hes not that dumb where he would smile for it.
3rd this is for the idiot who said he wears a rug! Ive know gk for years hes got more hair than most guys I know! Heres a picture  I  stole from his myspace page that was just taken when shaved his head pretty impressive rug didn't know they could fill your head with stubble!  I also have seen Chris in the gym he has his own hair too must just be hard for you guys breaking out and losing your hair to accept it!

I'm tired of seeing guys talking shit about him when they don't even know him! The guy paid his dues in the gym and on stage! The bottom line is these laws are making good people and good bodybuilders felons! Its sad to see that instead of you guys supporting these guys you are attacking them! This is why the government  is successful against the sport!

yiasou xristo. ;)
Title: Re: Steroid Bust in Lehigh Valley, PA
Post by: gordiano on January 26, 2010, 07:41:31 PM
Good god.....


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