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Indianola pharmacist stole pills & tampered with records, police say
INDIANOLA, Iowa — An Indianola pharmacist has been arrested for allegedly stealing pills and tampering with documents to cover up the theft. The Indianola Police Department said Jeffrey Bates, 42, was arrested Friday morning following an investigation into fraudulent prescription practices at the Hy-Vee pharmacy in Indianola. Bates is charged with: Prohibited Acts – 8 Counts (Class C Felony) Theft-1st Degree – 1 Count (Class C Felony) Identity Theft – 1 Count (Class D Felony) Tampering with Records – 1 Count (Aggravated Misdemeanor) Police said their investigation began on April 18, after being contacted by Hy-Vee management at the Indianola store about discrepancies in medication inventory that had been identified. While Bates was employed at the pharmacy, investigators said he unlawfully diverted controlled substances and created fraudulent prescription records. He's also accused of stealing prescription pills and tampering with documents. Perry business owners and residents react to potential 500 jobs from JBS plant More than 3,000 pills, with a value totaling over $14,000, were taken by Bates, according to police. The crime was determined to be isolated in nature and involved only Bates. IPD was assisted in the investigation by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals and the Warren County Attorney's Office. Indianola pharmacist stole pills & tampered with records, police say Ernst responds to jeers on Medicaid cuts: 'Well, we're all going to die' Golf greats aim at record lows while Principal Charity Classic hopes for record high in giving Perry business owners and residents react to potential 500 jobs from JBS plant Forecast: Hazy skies expected in Iowa as smoke from Canadian wildfires moves in Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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23-04-2025
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Indianola daycare provider charged with murder in 4-month-old's death
DES MOINES, Iowa — An Indianola daycare provider has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a four-month-old boy she was caring for in 2024. The Indianola Police Department issued a news release Wednesday, announcing the arrest of Melissa Hancock, 51. The department said a joint investigation with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and the Warren County Attorney's Office resulted in the charges. Early morning storage facility fire in north Des Moines Hancock was caring for the infant at her in-home daycare at 307 E. Clinton Avenue in Indianola on October 8, 2024 when emergency responders were dispatched to the location after receiving a 911 call. First responders found the four-month-old boy unresponsive. He was transported by air ambulance to a hospital in Des Moines and died on October 12, 2024. A criminal complaint filed in the case said the child was 'determined to have suffered a traumatic skull fracture, bilateral retinal hemorrhaging, and spinal trauma consistent with inflicted blunt force trauma.' New and healing injuries to the child's head, neck, and spine were also identified by medical professionals. The complaint said that indicated a pattern of prior abuse. According to the complaint, text messages from Hancock 'expressed irritation with the victim, and her conduct reflects a callous disregard for his wellbeing.' Hancock turned herself in to authorities Wednesday morning. She is being held in the Warren County Jail. Court records show a cash-only bond of $500,000 has been set. Her arraignment is scheduled for May 12th. Man hospitalized after pursuit, crash involving Iowa State Patrol trooper Indianola daycare provider charged with murder in 4-month-old's death New high school program helps Indianola students with disabilities join the workforce Transparency concerns on the mind at Madison County Board of Supervisors meeting 'Before They Were Soldiers' profiles Iowans who did not return from Vietnam Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
