local
SoCal man admits to enlisting young son to sell hallucinogenic mushrooms
By Karla Rendon at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· June 26, 2026
· 2 min read
A Southern California man dosed his two young children with hallucinogenic mushrooms and enlisted one of them to distribute the drugs to his peers for profit, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Friday.
Randal Vance, 32, of Fallbrook, admitted as part of a plea agreement to providing his 9 ...
Key takeaway Randal Vance, 32, of Fallbrook, admitted as part of a plea agreement to providing his 9 and 11-year-old sons with psilocybin capsules around October 2023.
Why this matters
Local news anchors readers in their community — the people, places, and decisions that shape day-to-day life. The Los Angeles covers these stories because national outlets often won't.
About this story
Original reporting by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) . The Los Angeles surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
Get more The Los Angeles stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering local and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? A Southern California man dosed his two young children with hallucinogenic mushrooms and enlisted one of them to distribute the drugs to his peers for profit, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Friday.
Randal Vance, 32, of Fallbrook, admitted as part of a plea agreement to providing his 9 ...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 26, 2026 by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) and curated for The Los Angeles readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Karla Rendon at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC). To learn more about how The Los Angeles selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more local coverage from The Los Angeles, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More local →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter