Port Richey Mayor Dale Massad, 68, is said to have smoked crack cocaine nightly, traded medications for illegal substances, purchased prescription medication online and performed unauthorized medical procedures from his home

The alleged rampant illicit drug abuse of a former Florida mayor was revealed in court documents on Thursday, as he faces charges related to shooting at SWAT officers and illegally practicing medicine in his home.

Port Richey Mayor Dale Massad, 68, reportedly smoked crack cocaine nightly, traded medications for illegal substances, purchased prescription medication online and performed unauthorized medical procedures from his home, according to court documents obtained by the Tampa Bay Times.

Massad is also said to have paid someone to collect his drugs for him throughout his time in office, all while performing medical services without a license from his home.

Massad’s acquaintance Colton McKinley told investigators on September 26 that the mayor never did any of his 'dirty work' for himself 'so he can stay out of trouble.'

The former doctor was licensed to practice medicine from 1977 to 1992, but voluntarily gave up that privilege after he was accused of malpractice leading to the death of a three-year-old patient in 1990, according to the Florida Department of Health.

Massad now faces charges of practicing medicine without a license and attempted murder related to firing at SWAT officers on the night of his arrest, as well as conspiracy related to a phone call made from jail on March 3.

'He’s lucky he’s not dead,' Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco said at a news conference on February 21, referring to Massad as a violent drug user who kept several weapons in his home, as he explained why a SWAT team conducted the raid at his residence.

Massad is also said to have paid someone to collect his drugs for him throughout his time in office, all while performing medical services without a license from his home. Massad is pictured in court on March 14

The raid was the culmination of a four-month investigation into Massad.

One man identified as Corey White told investigators on September 27 that Massad used crystal methamphetamine, which the former mayor referred to as 'jet fuel,' and that Massad would both smoke, snort and eat it.

Massad would snort it specifically before going to play golf, White said.

White said he had bought drugs for the mayor who he has known for years a total of about 60 times, and that he had lived in an apartment attached to Massad's home between Christmas 2017 and April 2018.

At least one purchase of $100 worth of meth for Massad was made during his first term as mayor, White said, on a day that the official had to work on a construction project.

One man identified as Corey White told investigators on September 27 that Massad used crystal methamphetamine, which the former mayor referred to as 'jet fuel,' and that Massad would both smoke, snort and eat it. White said he had bought drugs for the ex mayor who he has known for years a total of about 60 times, and that he had lived in an apartment attached to Massad's home (pictured) between Christmas 2017 and April 2018

Brian Corley, the Pasco County Supervisor of Election, shared in a tweet that Massad (pictured) resigned from his position on February 22. Massad was elected as mayor of Port Richey in 2015

It was White who told investigators Massad would smoke crack cocaine every night during his stay in the attached apartment.

White said he bought the crack cocaine for Massad sometimes up to five nights each week.

The mayor even had his own crack pipe made out of a golf club, White said, but would generally use another one made of glass.

White also said that Massad injected his shoulder with cortisone, an anti-inflammation steroid, and removed a 'fish spine' from his back.

According to a third party, White has said that Massad 'was like a neighborhood doctor who would treat people with anything medically wrong, and he would sew up people if needed and dispense medications from his houses.'

Daniel Tatum, who told agents he lived with Massad in 2018, said the doctor would trade him testosterone injections for meth and marijuana, documents said.

Tatum said Massad continued to supply him with testosterone, and showed his girlfriend how to perform the injections.

On August 24, Massad is said to have stitched up a friend's leg on his kitchen table, according to White, after injecting the person with an anesthetic.

Massad allegedly told those present that the medical procedure 'did not occur,' according to witness Joseph Zaffuto Jr.

The investigation began when Port Richey City Manager Vincent Lupo and Police Chief Gerard DeCanio reached out to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement last year.

Lupo said that leading up to the start of the investigation, each member of Port Richey City Council had been contacted by at least one resident complaining about Massad's alleged activities.

The investigation began when Port Richey City Manager Vincent Lupo and Police Chief Gerard DeCanio reached out to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement last year. Lupo said that leading up to the start of the investigation, each member of Port Richey City Council had been contacted by at least one resident complaining about Massad's alleged activities. Massad is pictured at left with the Port Richey City Council

Following his arrest, Massad was charged with conspiracy after authorities say Massad was recorded on a jail phone plotting with then-acting Mayor Terry Rowe (pictured) to intimidate a police officer who has played a part in the investigation into Massad's alleged unlicensed medical practice. Port Richey is now left without leadership, as Rowe was suspended by the governor and arrested on March 14, but has not resigned

While at Massad's home, DeCanio said he saw a scalpel, prompting Massad to say that he 'was just helping some people out that couldn't afford medical insurance.'

Following his arrest, Massad was charged with conspiracy after authorities say the suspect was recorded on a jail phone plotting with then-acting Mayor Terry Rowe to intimidate a police officer who was part of the investigation into Massad's alleged unlicensed medical practice.

Port Richey is now left without leadership, as Rowe was suspended by the governor and arrested on March 14, but has not resigned.

Massad resigned on February 22 after he was arrested at his home.

When deputies arrived on his doorstep to conduct a search, he allegedly shot at two of the officers.

No injuries were reported in the incident and the officers did not return fire.

A SWAT team served out the warrant at his 3,200-square-foot, waterfront home rather than a routine police raid because Massad is a known drug-user, a guns-owner, and has a history of violence, it is claimed.

'We knew this was going to be a very dangerous situation, which it did turn out to be. Our deputies did an unbelievable job. Those deputies were professional, their training kicked in and they did a great job,' Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco said at a press conference on Thursday.

Officers saw Massad with the gun in the home and when they told him to drop his weapon, he fired instead, it is claimed.

Massad allegedly fired gunshots at two deputies serving a search warrant at his waterfront home on February 21

His arrest this week is the result of a four-month investigation into Massad for allegedly illegally practicing medicine from his home without a license. A SWAT team served the warrant

'He shot our members. He's lucky he's not dead,' he added.

He later surrendered and was arrested. Three other people were in the home and they were not charged.

Massad was elected as mayor of Port Richey, a small city with 2,600 residents north of Tampa, in 2015.

He's had multiple run-ins with the law over the years and in August he spent a night in jail after he and his girlfriend were arrested for reportedly battering each other.

After spending a night behind bars he did a TV interview saying: 'The main thing I learned from the jail is I don't want to go back.'

'No one is above the law. My office will work with law enforcement to investigate and prosecute any crime within our jurisdiction regardless of the target's political position or economic status,' Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody said at the time of Massad's arrest in February, according to NBC.

For some in the Port Richey community, his arrest isn't a surprise.

'When you mention his name, the reputation isn't the greatest. People are probably thinking to themselves, "well it's about time”,' Nocco said.

'It's unfortunate, but it's not surprising, because of his history,' Neighbor Linda Van Es said to the Tampa Bay Times.