SANTA ANA, Calif. – The former security manager of American Junkie bar and nightclub was charged today with furnishing drugs to club patrons, causing multiple overdoses.

Circumstances of the Case

• At the time of the crime, McLaughlin was employed as the security manager for a nightclub in Newport Beach.
• On Sept. 18, 2016, the defendant is accused of holding a woman against her will inside his office at the nightclub and supplying her with ecstasy.
• Prior to Nov. 18, 2016, the defendant is further accused of furnishing cocaine laced with fentanyl to four club patrons.
• At approximately 1:05 a.m on Nov. 18, 2016, the Newport Beach Fire Department and Newport Beach Police Department (NBPD) responded to a call for medical aid for multiple victims at a business in the 2400 block of Newport Boulevard.
• Four victims were transported to local hospitals, where one man later died.
• On Dec. 8, 2017, NBPD, who investigated this case, arrested the defendant.

Prosecutor: Senior Deputy District Attorney Robert Mestman, Felony Panel

Orange County District Attorney / Case # 17HF1409 / December 8, 2017