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29-05-2025
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After child's drug overdose, Iowa pharmacy is fined $500 for prescription error
Houck Pharmacy of Mason City, Iowa. (Photo via Google Earth) An Iowa pharmacy has been fined $500 for committing an error that resulted in a child's drug overdose. The Iowa Board of Pharmacy recently charged Houck Pharmacy of Mason City with incorrectly compounding a medication resulting in an overdose to a minor patient. The available board records give no indication as to the patient outcome or when the incident occurred. The board charged Houck Pharmacy with five regulatory violations: dispensing an incorrect medication to a patient; failure to comply with regulations related to compounding nonsterile preparations; failure to include all of the required information in compounding records; failure to maintain a perpetual inventory of Schedule II narcotics; and failure to maintain a controlled substance accountability program. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX To resolve the case, Houck Pharmacy has agreed to pay a $500 civil penalty and have its pharmacy license placed on probation for 12 months. In a related matter, Hillary Lee Lunning of Mason City was charged by the board with incorrectly compounding a medication resulting in an overdose to a minor patient. The available board documents give no indication as to where or when the alleged violation occurred, but corporate records indicate Lunning is the president of Houck Drug Co., which operates Houck Pharmacy. Lunning has agreed to pay a $500 civil penalty and have her license placed on probation for one year. A central Iowa pharmacist has agreed to refrain from practicing in Iowa. According to the Iowa Board of Pharmacy, Jeffrey Bates of Indianola has agreed to refrain from practicing any aspect of pharmacy in Iowa in order to 'meet the board's interest in protecting the public.' The publicly available board documents provide no information as to what led to the agreement but stipulates that Bates is 'unable to practice' due to an administrative regulation that relates to pharmacists 'diverting prescription drugs from a pharmacy for personal use or for distribution.' Although the board has not disclosed where Bates worked at the time of the alleged regulatory violation, his National Provider Identifier records indicate he has worked at the Hy-Vee pharmacy at 910 N. Jefferson Way in Indianola. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
Yahoo
02-05-2025
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Separate traffic stops lead to multiple arrests in Mt. Juliet
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) — Between Wednesday afternoon and Thursday night, Mt. Juliet law enforcement made multiple arrests as a result of various traffic stops. On Wednesday, April 30, the Mt. Juliet Police Department said an officer performed a traffic stop on Adams Lane for a window tint violation and reckless driving through a parking lot, but the officer discovered a 'violent, wanted individual' was inside the vehicle. According to authorities, the passenger — described as a 24-year-old Nashville man — had three serious warrants out of Nashville: one for aggravated burglary and two for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. In addition, the 24-year-old Nashvillian driver was taken into custody for the resale of marijuana, officials said. 'Driven by innovation and heart, our officers remain vigilant each day—so our community can thrive, feel safe, and live without fear,' MJPD posted on Facebook. 'We focus on those involved with crime, so our community members don't have to deal with crime.' 2 wanted Nashville men arrested after separate incidents in Mt. Juliet Then, on Thursday, May 1, law enforcement said a traffic stop for a vehicle going 65 mph in a 45 mph zone along Lebanon Road led to the apprehension of a 50-year-old convicted felon from Nashville. An officer reportedly found cocaine intended for resale, along with an unlawfully carried handgun. Authorities said the man — who was just two months shy of completing his felony probation for prior narcotics offenses — was booked into the Wilson County Jail and faces several charges, including unlawful possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, possession of a handgun during the commission of a dangerous felony, possession of Schedule II drugs for resale, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. 'This is another example of our officers stepping up to confront crime head-on—so our community members don't have to,' the police department wrote. 'Their commitment helps ensure that Mt. Juliet remains a safe, peaceful place to live, work, and raise a family.' Woman wanted for over a decade arrested in Mt. Juliet On Thursday night, law enforcement announced an officer noticed a vehicle's license plate didn't match it and conducted a traffic stop along Interstate 40 East for a registration violation. That resulted in the discovery of a wanted person. According to officials, a 36-year-old Lebanon man had an active warrant from Wilson County for violating a conditional release on a sexual battery charge. 'We're thankful for the diligent work of our officers, who remain focused on protecting our community every day,' MJPD stated on social media. ⏩ No additional details have been released about any of these incidents, including the identities of the individuals who were taken into custody. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
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Woman wanted for over a decade arrested after Mt. Juliet traffic stop
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) — A woman who has evaded police for more than a decade was caught Wednesday afternoon following a traffic stop in Mt. Juliet. The arrest comes after an officer with the Mt. Juliet Police Department reportedly spotted a vehicle on Pleasant Grove Road that was 'associated with a person wanted for over a decade.' 2 wanted Nashville men arrested after separate incidents in Mt. Juliet Once officials confirmed the driver's identity, a 45-year-old woman from La Vergne was taken into custody. The woman was wanted in Rutherford County for two active warrants, police said. According to Mt. Juliet police, the first warrant was issued in 2015 for probation violation related to the sale of a Schedule II drug. Meanwhile, the second warrant was reportedly issued in 2017 for failure to appear on the original charges of simple possession, drug paraphernalia, and driving on a revoked license. 'Thanks to our officers' dedication and awareness, this long-time wanted person is now in custody. We're proud to focus on crime so our residents and visitors can focus on living, working, and enjoying our safe city in peace,' wrote the police department in a social media post about the arrest. No additional details were released about the woman who was arrested as a result of the traffic stop. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
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WBRSO: Louisiana woman charged after drugs, gun, unrestrained child found during traffic stop
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A traffic stop in West Baton Rouge Parish ended with the arrest of a Port Allen woman. Jackie Honore, 44, was charged with illegal carrying of a weapon with a controlled dangerous substance, possession of firearm by convicted felon, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of persons under 17, two counts of possession with intent to distribute Schedule I, possession with intent to distribute Schedule II, resisting an officer, possession of drug paraphernalia, child passenger restraint violation, driving under suspension and improper lane usage. The West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office (WBRSO) initiated the traffic stop around 10 a.m. Friday, April 25. WBRSO said the stop took place on Rosehill Drive near Bueche Road and it was due to traffic violations including attempting 'to pass in a no passing zone and failing to maintain in its lane.' As the stop unfolded, WBRSO found a gun, multiple drugs, drug paraphernalia, and a digital scale. Deputies said a child inside the vehicle was not properly restrained. LSP investigating deadly head-on crash in Livingston Parish The sheriff's office also discovered a Smith & Wesson 380 caliber, 33 grams of crack cocaine, 26 grams of marijuana, and 8 grams of synthetic marijuana. Honore was booked into the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center on Friday. Autopsy shows Gene Hackman died of heart disease; toxicology report indicates prolonged fasting WBRSO: Louisiana woman charged after drugs, gun, unrestrained child found during traffic stop House Oversight Democrats to probe Trump law firm deals As REAL ID deadline looms, here's what happens if you don't have one JB Pritzker calls for mass protests, says GOP 'cannot know a moment of peace' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
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Baton Rouge accused drug dealer arrested after investigation
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A Baton Rouge drug bust led to the arrest of one man on Thursday. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, agents conducted a joint investigation with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) into alleged drug dealer Alvin Betts, 53. Investigators made multiple cocaine purchases from Betts and were able to identify five locations they believe Betts used for his drug trafficking operation. Search warrants were granted for five locations: home on Beechwood Drive, home on Victory Drive, building on College Drive, home on 77th Avenue and apartment on N. Ardenwood Drive. The following items were seized after searching all locations: 2.26 pounds of cocaine 3.7 grams of crack cocaine 1.1 pounds of marijuana 2 dosage units of amphetamine 48 dosage units of Hydrocodone $200,165 three handguns, one reported stolen Betts was arrested and booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on charges of two counts of distribution of Schedule II drugs, two counts of possession with the intent to distribute Schedule II drugs, illegal carrying of a firearm, possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal possession of a stolen firearm, money laundering, and transactions involving drug proceeds. Baton Rouge accused drug dealer arrested after investigation Texas mortuary owner arrested, accused of 'experimenting' on corpses Tariff talks between U.S. and China off to rocky start Republicans plan to focus on tax cuts when they return from break Phones, wallets and a Viking horn: Uber shares which items were left behind in 2025 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
