A former patrol evidence technician and the owner of a Lincoln restaurant were arrested in the theft. Lincoln Police...
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PA: ‘Pill mill’ doctor abruptly ends trial with guilty plea, faces 15 years in prison
Lisa McElhaney / / / News AlertA 64-year-old Northumberland County doctor is facing 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to 12 counts of...
CT: Both Employees on Duty Overdose at East Haven Assisted Living Facility
Lisa McElhaney / / / News AlertThe only two staff members on duty at East Haven assisted living facility Caroline Manor were found suffering from...
MI: Pain Doctor Convicted of Over $100 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
Lisa McElhaney / / / Press ReleasesDefendant was convicted of excessively prescribing highly addictive opioids to his patients at his medical clinic in Livonia. A...
IL: Carterville Nurse Sentenced on Felony Drug and Health Care Fraud Charges
Lisa McElhaney / / / News AlertNurse allegedly diverted Schedule II controlled substance (Hydrocodone) pills from a patient and defrauded the Medicare program of the...
CO: Colorado Nurse Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Controlled Substances
Lisa McElhaney / / / News AlertA Colorado nurse was sentenced to prison for abusing his position of trust by taking fentanyl from a hospital...
A drug overdose Thursday morning resulted in the seizure of heroin laced with suspected fentanyl, and two first responders...
PA: South Hills pharmacist admits to fraud in obtaining painkillers, other crimes
Lisa McElhaney / / / News AlertA South Hills pharmacist pleaded guilty Friday to fraud charges in connection with illegally obtaining painkillers, selling misbranded drugs...
Too often, seniors who use opioids become targets for exploitation and abuse. LaVonne Borsheim’s family could not understand why...
It’s often found mixed with opioids, including heroin or fentanyl A horse tranquilizer drug often found mixed with opioids is increasingly...