Employee of needle-distributing nonprofit allegedly caught selling fentanyl near LA park
A nonprofit employee in Los Angeles was arrested for allegedly selling fentanyl near MacArthur Park. Christopher Johnson, who works for a needle-distributing organization, was found with drugs, cash, and a scale during a traffic stop. He now faces federal charges for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.
- ▪Christopher Johnson was arrested on May 5 after being found with methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cash during a traffic stop.
- ▪He claimed the drugs belonged to a woman named 'Red' and stated he works for People Assisting the Homeless (PATH).
- ▪Johnson faces a federal charge of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.
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Los Angeles Employee of needle-distributing nonprofit allegedly caught selling fentanyl near LA park Christopher Johnson faces a federal charge after police say they found fentanyl, meth, cash and a scale during a traffic stop By Louis Casiano Fox News Published May 21, 2026 5:27pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Federal drug raid in Los Angeles targets open-air drug market in MacArthur Park Fox News correspondent Matt Finn reports live from Los Angeles on a massive federal drug raid in MacArthur Park, a notorious open-air drug market controlled by gangs. Agents seized 40 pounds of fentanyl, enough for 190,000 fatal doses, valued at $8-10 million. U.S.
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