Thomas Bryan, 56, of Altoona was charged in February after a nearly year-long investigation that began in March 2023 when two sons bought the gummies.[1] The two bought and ate Primo Vibes Live Resin Delta 8 gummies from CBD Altoona on W. Plank Road.[1] Bryan was charged with multiple counts of possession with intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance and use or possession of drug paraphernalia.[1] He was arraigned on February 20 and released on 40,000 dollars unsecured bail.[1]
An agent with the Attorney General’s office made a controlled purchase of the same item at CBD Altoona two weeks after the intoxication report.[1] The purchased gummies were sent to the state police lab and tested positive for Delta 8 THC, which state police described as a Schedule I controlled substance in Pennsylvania.[1] In January the agent confirmed the shop was still advertising Delta 8 and had a sign outside saying the store was giving out free samples of Delta 8 and CBD.[1] A few days later the agent made another controlled buy and was sold what an employee called the strongest stuff they had.[1] Pennsylvania State Police served a search warrant at the shop the next day and seized 552 items.[1] A sample of each manufacturer was sent to be tested.[1]
In Pennsylvania there is no clear definitive law on Delta 8 and its legality, while under federal law the products are legal and Pennsylvania has legalized hemp derivatives, cannabinoids and isomers except Delta 9 THC.[1]
