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Drug charge for Carlisle substance abuse head

CARLISLE, Pa. — The director of the Army Substance Abuse Program at Carlisle Barracks is on leave pending further action after his arrest on cocaine distribution charges.

Daniel Hocker, 53, of Carlisle was among 20 people indicted on federal criminal charges earlier this month, The Sentinel of Carlisle reported. Hocker is charged with drug distribution, use of a communications facility and conspiracy.

The program performs drug education, substance abuse testing, intervention and counseling. Hocker led the program for about two years before his security clearance was suspended, The Sentinel reported.

Hocker’s lawyer, Christopher Ferro, declined comment on his employment situation.