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Lenny Dykstra pleads guilty to drug paraphernalia possession, receives probation

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Last updated Jul 2, 2026

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Summary

Lenny Dykstra, former MLB star, pleaded guilty on July 2, 2026, to possession of drug paraphernalia. He was sentenced to one year of probation and will avoid jail time. Dykstra had been charged with possession of a controlled substance after a vehicle stop on New Year’s Day. The more serious charge was dismissed. He has been active in a rehabilitation program and has attended church services regularly. Pastor Dennis D’Augostine praised Dykstra's progress during sentencing and expressed optimism about his future.

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•Dykstra pled guilty to drug paraphernalia possession.
•He received a year's probation without jail time.
•Charges stemmed from a New Year's Day vehicle stop.
•A more serious charge of drug possession was dismissed.
•He has completed a rehabilitation program and attends church.

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Former Major League Baseball star Lenny Dykstra pleaded guilty Thursday to possession of drug paraphernalia and was sentenced to a year of probation, but he will not spend any time behind bars, according to Pike County District Attorney Ray Tonkin. A resident of Scranton for the past few years, Dykstra was charged on New Year’s Day with possession of a controlled substance and drug ...
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