Sammy Sasso, a former star wrestler from Nazareth and Ohio State University, was arrested on gun and drug charges following a traffic stop for an expired registration. Authorities discovered four handguns—one loaded in the driver’s-side door and three in an Ohio State backpack—along with THC vape cartridges in his vehicle, leading to felony charges for carrying a firearm without a license and misdemeanors for drug possession.
The 25-year-old’s arrest adds to his complications, having recently joined the Lehigh University wrestling team’s coaching staff after surviving a serious shooting incident during a carjacking in August 2023. Sasso, known for his impressive record as a two-time PIAA champion and four-time NCAA All-American, posted $35,000 bail and has no attorney listed as he navigates his legal challenges.
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