Who is Lenny Dykstra? Former MLB star charged with drug possession after New Year’s Day traffic stop in Pennsylvania

Lenny Dykstra, 62, a former MLB outfielder with the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies, was charged with misdemeanor drug and paraphernalia possession after a traffic stop in Pike County, Pennsylvania, on January 1, 2026. Police found suspected narcotics in his possession. Dykstra was not taken into custody, and his lawyer says the charges will be cleared. Dykstra’s hearing is set for February 3, 2026.

Who is Lenny Dykstra? Former MLB star charged with drug possession after New Year’s Day traffic stop in Pennsylvania
Lenny Dykstra, 62, a former MLB outfielder with the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies, was charged with misdemeanor drug and paraphernalia possession after a traffic stop in Pike County, Pennsylvania, on January 1, 2026. Police found suspected narcotics in his possession. Dykstra was not taken into custody, and his lawyer says the charges will be cleared. Dykstra’s hearing is set for February 3, 2026.