Pharmacy visit pays off with nearly $200K prize in Pennsylvania
CLAIRTON, Pa. — A Pennsylvania Lottery player won a progressive top prize of $199,166 on Tuesday after purchasing a Fast Play Break the Ice ticket in Allegheny County, officials confirmed. The winning…
Suspect in Newark Pharmacy Burglary Arrested, Others At Large
Suspect in Newark Pharmacy Burglary Arrested, Others At Large **Newark, DE** - The Delaware State Police have arrested Janine McAlonan, 39, from Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania, in connection with a burglary at a Newark…
Philadelphia DA charges man in robbery of 94-year-old woman at Germantown pharmacy
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced charges on Tuesday against Janhyi Boyd, 20, for allegedly robbing a 94-year-old woman at a Rite Aid pharmacy in Germantown in October. The…
Manhattan Pharmacy Sells $18K TAKE 5 Winning Ticket
MANHATTAN, NY — A winning ticket for the TAKE 5 MIDDAY drawing held on Wednesday was sold in Manhattan. The New York Lottery confirmed that the ticket, worth $18,162.50, was purchased at…
New Jersey Man Arrested for Seven Pharmacy Armed Robberies
NEWARK, NJ – Today, a Passaic County man was indicted for seven armed robberies of pharmacies across Passaic County, as announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Onijee Burgess, 26, from Paterson,…
Barbourville Pharmacy and its Pharmacist-in-Charge to Pay $215,000 to Resolve Alleged Violations of the Controlled Substances Act
The CSA was passed to combat the illegal distribution and abuse of controlled substances, including prescription medications. The CSA’s requirements, which apply to entities like pharmacies that purchase, dispense, and sell controlled…
Milwaukee Men Sentenced to Federal Prison for Pharmacy Robberies and Firearms Offenses
According to public court filings, Robert K. Love (age 30) and Theodore D. Smith (age 31) carried out an armed robbery of a pharmacy in Milwaukee on November 3, 2021. Days later,…
Astoria Pharmacy Sells Winning $33,378 TAKE 5 Ticket
ASTORIA, NY – A top-prize winning ticket for the TAKE 5 evening drawing on Monday was sold at MetroCare Pharmacy in Astoria, as announced by the New York Lottery. The ticket, worth…
Staff at Philadelphia Pharmacy Heading to Prison Over Opioid Trafficking Scheme
PHILADELPHIA — The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced the conclusion of a significant investigation into opioid distribution and healthcare fraud at Spivack, Inc., formerly known as Verree Pharmacy in Philadelphia. This years-long investigation…
Little Egg Harbor Man Pleads Guilty to 2022 Pharmacy Robbery
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Christopher Hurley, a 27-year-old resident of Little Egg Harbor, entered a guilty plea to charges of robbery in connection with a 2022 incident at a Rite Aid Pharmacy…
Trump White House pharmacy improperly provided drugs and misused funds, Pentagon report says
By Ahmed Aboulenein WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House Medical Unit during the Trump administration provided prescription drugs, including controlled substances, to ineligible staff and spent tens of thousands of dollars more…
Bethesda Pharmacy Delivery Man Arrested for Sexual Assault of Elderly Woman
A Bethesda man, employed as a pharmacy delivery person, has been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting an elderly woman. Montgomery County Police responded to an incident that occurred at a residence…
NYPD Investigating Armed Robbery at Bronx Pharmacy
BRONX, NY – A pharmacy at 430 East 149 Street was the scene of an armed robbery on Saturday. The New York City Police Department reports that at around 2:35 p.m., three…
Ohio Executive Pleads Guilty in $24 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme Involving New Jersey Pharmacy
NEWARK, N.J. – James D. Feeley, 46, of Grafton, Ohio, and owner of several marketing companies, has admitted to his involvement in a major health care fraud and kickback conspiracy, as announced…
US pharmacy chain Rite Aid agrees to bankruptcy mediation, gets loan approval
By Dietrich Knauth NEW YORK (Reuters) – Pharmacy chain Rite Aid received court approval on Tuesday for a bankruptcy loan that would let the company borrow an additional $200 million, while agreeing…
Philadelphia Pharmacy Pays $165,000 to Resolve Allegations of Failing to Maintain Proper Inventory and Documentation of its Controlled Substances
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Fountain Hill Pharmacy will pay $165,000 to resolve allegations that it failed to comply with various record-keeping requirements for controlled substances. Fountain…
Florida Medical Clinic Owner and Pharmacy Technician Sentenced to Prison in Clinical Trial Fraud Scheme
A federal judge sentenced a medical clinic owner and a pharmacy technician for their involvement in a clinical trial fraud scheme that included the falsification and fabrication of clinical trial data, the…
Philadelphia Pharmacy Owner Pleads Guilty to Medicare Fraud
HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Philadelphia-based Aramingo Pharmacy, led by owner Ahmed Bachir, pleaded guilty to Medicaid fraud. The investigation revealed the pharmacy filed fraudulent claims totaling hundreds…
Rite Aid Closes Stores in New Jersey Amid Pharmacy Industry Challenges
NEW JERSEY – Rite Aid, a well-known pharmacy chain, has announced the closure of several stores across New Jersey, affecting local communities and customers. The impacted locations include Tinton Falls, Haledon, Irvington,…
Multiple Firefighters Injured in Explosive Blast Above North Jersey Pharmacy on Thanksgiving
WEST NEW YORK, N.J. – An explosion in an apartment above Marin Pharmacy in West New York caused injuries to eight firefighters, according to officials. The incident occurred on Thursday at Bergenline…
Pharmacy Owners and Doctor Convicted for $145M Health Care Fraud, Money Laundering, and Tax Evasion Scheme
A federal jury convicted three Texas men yesterday for a $145 million scheme to defraud the Department of Labor through the submission of fraudulent claims for prescription compound creams. According to court…
4 Corners Pharmacy Agrees To Pay $800,000 To Resolve Claims Of False Billing
Tampa, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces today that 4 Corners Pharmacy, located in Spring Hill, Florida, has agreed to pay $800,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the…
Federal Court Shuts Down San Joaquin County Pharmacy and Orders $1 Million in Civil Penalties
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Nor-Cal Pharmacies Inc., doing business as Lockeford Drug, and pharmacist/owner Lawrence Howen have agreed to pay $1 million in penalties to resolve allegations of violations of the Controlled Substances…
Ocean County Faces Pharmacy Crisis as Rite Aid Stores Close Unexpectedly
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Ocean County’s senior citizens confront an uncertain future as two Rite Aid pharmacies abruptly closed their doors this month, according to Joseph H. Vicari, Director of the Ocean…
Philadelphia Police Seek Suspects in Looting at Lancaster Pharmacy
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in identifying individuals captured in a video clip. These individuals are sought in connection with a commercial burglary at…
Police Arrest Two for Carjacking, Pharmacy Burglary Amid Civil Unrest in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – On Thursday, October 19, the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Gun Violence Task Force disclosed the arrests of two individuals implicated in a carjacking and a subsequent burglary at a…
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