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Time of India
16-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Indian-origin physician Sanjay Mehta pleads guilty to illegally prescribing opioids that killed two in US; had little to no experience
An Indian-origin physician, Sanjay Mehta, pleaded guilty to unlawfully prescribing opioids, including to two poeple who fatally overdosed. He admitted that he procured the opioids by fraud. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The 57-year-old man from West Virginia's Shady Spring pleaded guilty to three counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud after he admitted to unlawfully prescribing opioids while working at HOPE Clinic, a pain management clinic, according to a news release from the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of West Virginia. Prosecutors said Mehta worked at multiple sites that the pain management clinic operated from November 2012 through May 2015 though he had 'little to no experience in dealing with chronic pain patients and no training in prescribing Schedule II narcotics.' Mehta admitted to writing prescriptions for three different customers with no legitimate medical purpose, including prescriptions for oxycodone, methadone and Roxicodone. Prosecutors said two of the three patients died of opioid intoxication within days of receiving their prescriptions. Mehta is scheduled to be sentenced on October 31 and faces a maximum of four years in prison, up to three years of supervised release and a maximum $750,000 fine. He also agreed to surrender his Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate of Registration, not oppose the revocation of his registration to dispense controlled substances and not apply for re-registration. Mehta was initially indicted in 2018 along with others associated with HOPE Clinic and Patients, Physicians and Pharmacists Fighting Diversion, which managed HOPE Clinic's daily operations. According to the indictment, from November 2010 to June 2015, Mehta and his associatesconspired to distribute oxycodone and other Schedule II controlled substances outside the usual course of professional practice. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Mehta and six other physicians pleaded guilty to separate charges in lieu of the indictment. PPPFD owner-operator Mark T. Radcliffe, 68, of Shady Spring and co-defendant Michael T. Moran, 60, of Covington, Virginia, are scheduled for trial on Oct. 6, 2025. HOPE Clinic operated in Beckley, Beaver and Charleston, West Virginia, and Wytheville, Virginia. 'It is readily evident that the Southern District of West Virginia has been severely impacted by the opioid crisis. The United States Attorney's Office is committed to bringing to justice those whose criminal conduct contributes to this crisis and worsens its most tragic consequences,' said acting US attorney Lisa G. Johnston. 'This commitment stems from the recognition that such actions harm patients and undermine efforts to combat the epidemic. '
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
Eunice man found a year after escaping custody, arrested
EUNICE, La. () — A man who has been on the run from police for over a year has been captured, authorities said. Andrew Morrison, 47, of Eunice, was arrested Sunday after escaping from the where he was being treated in May 2024. Eunice Police received information from an anonymous source on Sunday of the whereabouts of Morrison, where police observed Morrison and a woman enter a vehicle and leave the residence. When officers attempted to stop the vehicle the driver tried to elude them. A few blocks later, the vehicle was stopped after an officer had positioned his police car directly in front of the vehicle, authorities said. Morrison exited the vehicle and began running away. After a brief foot pursuit and struggle, officers were able to take Morrison into custody, officials said. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now He was found to have illegal narcotics and drug paraphernalia in his possession, authorities said. Morrison was transported to the St. Landry Parish jail where he was booked on the original charges of aggravated flight from an officer, possession with intent to distribute amphetamine, aggravated criminal property damage, possession of drug paraphernalia, simple escape and traffic violations. He was also booked on new additional charges of possession with intent to distribute Schedule II drugs, possession of drug praphernalia, resisting an officer. More arrests are expected, officials said. Justin Baldoni countersuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds dismissed Eunice man found a year after escaping custody, arrested Hurricane preparedness supplies you should have for hurricane season Fungus concerns spark nationwide recall of Zicam and Orajel products In deploying National Guard, Trump critics see 'run around' of Insurrection Act Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
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
- Yahoo
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
- Yahoo
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.
