Elderly Philadelphians targeted in diversion burglaries as fake workers strike across Northeast Philly
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia police are investigating a series of diversion-style burglaries targeting elderly residents in the city’s Northeast, where suspects have used impersonation tactics to enter homes and commit high-value thefts…
Former Nurse Sentenced for Drug Diversion from Boston-Area Hospital
BOSTON – A former nurse was sentenced yesterday in federal court today in Boston for diverting opioids from a Boston-area hospital. Andrea Falzano, 39, of Winchester, was sentenced by U.S. District Court…
Paterson Launches Prosecutor-Led Diversion Program for Substance Use
PATERSON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Officer in Charge Isa Abbassi, announced the launch of the Opt for Help…
Agency Headed By ‘Indigenous Knowledge’ Advocate Delayed Water Diversion To Help Fight Hawaii Fires, Letter Says
Agency Headed By ‘Indigenous Knowledge’ Advocate Delayed Water Diversion To Help Fight Hawaii Fires, Letter Says Nick Pope on August 17, 2023 West Maui Land Co., a major water company in Maui,…
Bill to create criminal mental health Diversion program in NJ advances
TRENTON, NJ – Criminals with mental health issues could soon avoid jail time under a new law being pushed through the legislature in Trenton. The Senate Judiciary Committee has issued a favorable…
‘A Diversion’: Parents Of Un-Enrolled Kids Say Ohio Private School Sicced FBI On Them To Cover Up Alleged ‘Tax Fraud’
‘A Diversion’: Parents Of Un-Enrolled Kids Say Ohio Private School Sicced FBI On Them To Cover Up Alleged ‘Tax Fraud’ Harold Hutchison on June 26, 2023 Two mothers whose children were un-enrolled…
Diversion Of US Weapons In Ukraine To Bad Actors Is ‘Unavoidable,’ Watchdog Warns
Diversion Of US Weapons In Ukraine To Bad Actors Is ‘Unavoidable,’ Watchdog Warns Micaela Burrow on February 27, 2023 Congress’ dedicated accountability body for the war in Afghanistan warned against the challenges…
Former Nurse Pleads Guilty to Drug Diversion from Two Boston-Area Hospitals
BOSTON – A former nurse pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to diverting opioids from two Boston-area hospitals. Lisa Tarr, 33, of St. Petersburg, Fla., pleaded guilty to four counts…
Former Certified Nurse Practitioner Pleads Guilty to Drug Diversion and Health Care Fraud
PITTSBURGH – A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of drug diversion and health care fraud, United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today. Larry J. Goisse,…
Nurse Arrested for Diversion of Controlled Substances
Amy J. Vickers, 44, of Bradford, Vermont was arrested today on a complaint charging her with obtaining controlled substances by misrepresentation, fraud, forgery, deception or subterfuge,…
Two Additional South Florida Residents Charged in Elaborate Prescription Medication Diversion Scheme
Miami, Florida – Federal prosecutors in Miami have charged two additional men, 51-year-old Lazaro Hernandez and 37-year-old Eladio Vega, for their alleged roles in a widespread fraud scheme involving the distribution of…
Missoula nurse sentenced for felony drug diversion
MISSOULA — A Missoula nurse who admitted to diverting fentanyl and hydromorphone from Community Medical Center for her own use was sentenced today to two years of probation and fined $2,000, U.S.…
Federal Court Prohibits Traverse City Physician From Prescribing Controlled Substances In Opioid Diversion Case
GRAND RAPIDS – Samuel P. Copeland, D.O., located in Traverse City, Michigan, entered into a settlement with the United States in which he agreed to a court…
Universal Technical Institute-Lisle Offers Students Enhanced Training and Skills Through Expansion of Early Employment Program with Waste Diversion Leader LRS
The Early Employment Program helps LRS meet its need for automotive and diesel technicians to service its fleet of vehicles by employing current UTI students as “Mechanics in Training.” Students are paired…
Cedar Rapids Nurse Sentenced in Drug Diversion and Tampering Scheme
A Cedar Rapids surgery center nurse, who diverted fentanyl to her own use at a local outpatient surgery center, was sentenced on January 21, 2022, to five years probation. Sabrina Thalblum, age…
Podiatrist Pleas Guilty in Sex for Drugs Diversion Scheme
DETROIT – A local podiatrist entered a guilty plea today to a two count Information charging unlawfully distribution of controlled substances for his involvement in a sex-for-drugs diversion scheme, announced United States…
Registered Nurse Sentenced for Drug Diversion
BOSTON – A Dighton registered nurse was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for drug tampering. Marietta Strickland, 61, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani to 15 months…
UT Southwestern to Pay $4.5 Million to Resolve Alleged Controlled Substance Act Violations That Permitted Drug Diversion by Staff
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center has agreed to pay $4.5 million to resolve allegations that its violations of the Controlled Substances Act allowed hospital staff to divert fentanyl and other…