Despite the tests, Greenberg noted, Howe made arrangements to purchase cocaine.

Overdick then began to purchase cocaine directly from Los Zetas, a Mexican criminal group.

Pornographic film actor John Holmes was a frequent visitor who would purchase cocaine from the Gang.

While most visitors to the prison go for curiosity's sake - which can border on voyeurism - others undoubtedly visit to purchase cocaine.

Howe's statement stood as the prosecution's only evidence that he purchased cocaine some time between Nov. 23 and Dec. 19.

The undercover officer purchased cocaine from Mr. Geter five times between last May and July, according to the police reports.

Howe, a Yankee relief pitcher, was banned for life by Vincent for trying to purchase cocaine in Montana last winter.

In June 1999, Merlino was indicted on charges he conspired with the Boston mob to purchase and distribute cocaine.

All four pleaded guilty to misdemeanor drug charges (attempting to purchase cocaine) on November 17.

Vincent also quoted this exchange: Judge: Do you acknowledge that you attempted to purchase cocaine on December 19th, 1991?