Teen Scientist Faces New Hazmat Probe | Venice Beach News

Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

A UC Irvine grad turned teen hazmat suspect is back in the spotlight after neighbors report chemical barrels and foul odors at his new Orange County property — just months after he was caught running an at-home lab suspected of mixing nerve agents. With the FBI, National Guard, and fire crews already involved in his February bust, this latest incident raises fresh alarms: How did he get the materials again? The teen claims he’s developing life-saving treatments for cancer and Alzheimer’s using common chemicals — and insists he’s safe. His family’s attorney says he’s just trying to move on and…